Anyone who possesses or uses pirated software is potentially liable for piracy. This includes not only the sophisticated commercial counterfeiter, but also an individual user of a single pirated program. Currently, U. If you purchase from a PTC reseller, you will receive from PTC an email with your sales order number and customer number.
Getting compliant is easy. Simply contact PTC and a sales representative will help you bring your software into compliance. PTC is constantly adding new resellers and other channel partners, so you should contact PTC if you have any doubt as to the legitimacy of any particular vendor. Unauthorized software may contain malware viruses, adware, spyware , not work properly or fail entirely.
Using pirated software may subject you to fines, negative publicity which will lead to damage to your reputation and possible lost business, civil and even criminal penalties. Ultimately, we are all affected when piracy impacts the pace of innovation and the price of software on the market. Extrapolate this out from the developers and the losses mean billions less in tax revenue for governments, and lost revenue for software resellers and distributors, which translates into less job creation.
Lost revenue due to piracy hampers the ability of companies to enhance products and create new ones. The information provided by individuals who report piracy is a vital part of investigating and thwarting this illegal activity.
If you suspect that piracy is occurring, whether it is an employer, a web site offering counterfeit software, or otherwise, you should report your suspicions to PTC. The information you provide will be reviewed by PTC. The ultimate result in a case may take many forms, including a warning "cease and desist" letter, direct removal of offending material as in the case of a web site offering counterfeit software products , civil enforcement proceedings, or referral to law enforcement authorities.
Depending on the nature of the case, PTC may ask and may find it helpful to have your continued cooperation in resolving the issue. There are different sites that allow you to buy music online or get some legal downloads for free, but there are users of other sites that are breaking the law by using file-sharing networks to share copyright music.
File-sharing or peer to peer P2P networks can be used legally to share your photographs or music and video files that you made and own. But you shouldn't use file-sharing networks to download other artists' songs. If you're caught illegally downloading music or films from the internet, you could get a fine for thousands of pounds. If you buy a CD, you can lend it to your friends if they want to listen to it.
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For queries or advice about claiming compensation due to a road problem, contact DFI Roads claim unit. Smart Home. Social Media. More Button Icon Circle with three vertical dots. It indicates a way to see more nav menu items inside the site menu by triggering the side menu to open and close. Dave Johnson. Piracy is an illegally copying of protected content that infringes on the owner's copyright. There are a range of reasons why people pirate, including a philosophical desire for all digital data to be free.
Content is commonly pirated through peer-to-peer networks like BitTorrent as well as cloud services, illegal streaming sites, and online auctions. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories. Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning.
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