I want to buy and download some software (about $40) to simply record a Skype call session, but a portion of the Terms that I have to agree to, upon installation, seem unsusual to me. Do think these terms are unusual or typical? Why are they asking for this? "Peer to Peer Communications The software may use your connection to a local area network, without additional notice, automatically to connect to other GeoVid Software and in doing so, may indicate on the local area network that it is available for communication with other Geovid software. These connections may transmit the IP address of your connection to the local area network, but no personally intentifiable information is ever transmitted or received through such network connections. Activation: The Software may cause your Computer, without additional notice, and on an intermittent or regular basis, automatically to connect to the Internet in order to validate that the software is being operated in accordance with this agreement. In some cases Software that fails to activate may offer only limited functionality or may not operate at all. If you are a business, company or organization you agree that, no more than once every 12 months, Geovid or its authorized representative shall, upon 10 days prio notice to you, have the right to inspect your records, systems and facilities to verify that your use of any and all Geovid software is in comformity with your valid licenses from Geovid."
Looks like they are asking for permission to check your license occasionally and automate updates. The only part that looks suspicious to me really is the part that states: "Geovid or its authorized representative shall, upon 10 days prio notice to you, have the right to inspect your records, systems and facilities" The thought of third parties accessing my machine could be worrisome but again is likely more for checking your license more than anything else. You can always do a few searches for the app to see if it is a trustworthy software or not, you will likely get your answer that way.
This is not such an unusual clause. Like many, they hide ridiculous things in the fine print. You can be rest assured it will never happen if it is not economically feasible for them to send over a crew to your place after getting on a plane and flying to your office (or bedroom.) If you really need this software, it's doubtful they will remove it so this way you can gauge risk/ reward by knowing the odds it will not happen.