'You'll own nothing and you'll like it': Google pulls the Lord of the Rings digital editions from one user's library, our latest reminder that digital purchases aren't always forever
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Another "lost" digital purchase reinforces that most platforms are selling licenses, not ownership—trust is now part of the product. If your business depends on digital content, clarity around permanence, portability, and refund policies is becoming a competitive differentiator, not just legal boilerplate.
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