Lori Drew cyberbullying case raises profile of 'terms of service' agreements

November 30, 2008 By Tim Barker

Next time you install a piece of software or visit a new Web site, pour yourself a cup of coffee and really dig into that arcane document labeled something along the lines of "terms of service." It's your chance to do something few have ever done.

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