Software+Piracy+Laws

Software Piracy Laws Software piracy is the act of obtaining or distributing computer software that a person has not bought or does not hold a valid license for. Pirating software is illegal in the United States.
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Significance · Just like shoplifting, software piracy is a form of theft therefore it is illegal. · Taking a program licensed to another person and downloading the program is a form of stealing, because you do not owe the software. It is not yours to use.

Misconceptions · Even though a person might accidently commit software piracy, it is still subject to prosecution and the person can still face punishment.

Effects · Software piracy affects both retailers and software developers, as they do not get paid for their product. · This has an impact on customers as prices are often raised as a result of such actions.

Forms · Illegally downloading programs from [|the Internet], copying software without a license, and distributing programs without authorization are all forms of software piracy.

Punishment · Most computer piracy issues are regulated by U.S. Copyright [|laws]. · If convicted, offenders can face large fines as well as possible incarceration.

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This link shows the law in practice. Furthermore it portrays how you can be punished for violating the law, even with something as minute as downloading 24 songs.

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