When you buy or use credits to get an audiobook on Audible, you don't own it — you receive a limited license that can be revoked if you violate the terms or if Audible chooses to terminate it.
This provision means that audiobooks 'purchased' on Audible are not owned by the user — they are accessible only under a revocable license, so Audible or its licensors can remove titles from your library without providing a refund.
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Compare across platforms →Many consumers believe they are 'buying' audiobooks permanently, but this clause clarifies that Audible can take back access at any time, meaning your entire library is at risk if your account is suspended or terms change.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK: This provision is scrutinized under FTC Act Section 5 (15 U.S.C. §45) concerning unfair or deceptive acts — the gap between consumer understanding of 'buying' content and the legal reality of a revocable license has been identified by the FTC as a potential deceptive practice. California's Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Cal. Civ. Code §1770) prohibits misrepresentation of the nature of goods sold. EU Consumer Rights Directive (2011/83/EU) and Digital Content Directive (2019/770) impose specific disclosure obligations for digital content contracts in Europe.
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