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Business Software Alliance (BSA) Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) Reporting Software Piracy to Corel If you know of or suspect an incident where Corel software is being used or distributed illegally, please contact Corel directly by e-mailing us at nopiracy@corel.com. For those outside of North America, you can telephone the local Business Software Alliance Anti-Piracy hotlines in your area. BACK TO TOP  What is Corel doing about Piracy? Corel Corporation has its own e-mail address where suspected piracy can be reported. In addition, Corel has partnered with the following anti-piracy organizations to expand and strengthen its efforts with other software companies to pursue software pirates, educate consumers and to reduce software piracy worldwide: Business Software Alliance (BSA) - Since 1988, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has been the voice of the world's leading software developers before governments and with consumers in the international marketplace. Since 1988, the BSA has filed more than 600 lawsuits against suspected software pirates. This, of course, represents only a tiny fraction of the criminals. Its members represent the fastest growing industry in the world. Software and Information Industry Association - The Software & Information Industry Association is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to the leading companies that are setting the pace for the digital age. SPA Anti-Piracy, a division of the Software & Information Industry Association, provides a balance between education and enforcement (including filing lawsuits) in dealing with software piracy. BACK TO TOP Types of Software Piracy Internet Piracy What is Online Piracy? Generally, Internet auction sites and Online Businesses are primarily markets for the purchase and sale of legitimate products. However, Corel has experienced an increasing amount of calls and E-mails to its Anti-Piracy hotlines from customers reporting they have received illegal or unauthorized software sold through auction sites and online businesses. Unfortunately, unscrupulous online vendors deceive customers into believing they are going to receive legitimate and legal software, only to find out that this is not the case. The Internet has added a new challenge to software piracy. The Internet allows the electronic distribution of illegal software more easily and on a larger scale than traditional software piracy. Generally, Internet piracy refers to the use of the Internet:
What are the risks involved in purchasing software online? When you purchase software from auction sites or online businesses of which you are not familiar you risk the following: 1. Not receiving the product you thought you purchased and/or receiving illegal product. By not seeing the product before purchasing it, you risk the chance that it may not be legitimate product or that it may be unauthorized product that is being sold to you. We suggest you purchase Corel products from authorized resellers whether via online or through traditional brick and mortar stores, and that you ask the seller for details about the product prior to purchasing from an auction site. If you are in doubt about whether the product that is being offered for sale is legitimate, you should contact the publisher. To contact Corel visit their Web site at www.corel.com. 2. Dishonest online vendors often disappear quickly and may start up another site under another name leaving it very difficult, if not impossible, to find them to obtain a refund. What are some warning signs that the online vendor may be selling illegal or unauthorized software?
Counterfeiting What is counterfeit software? Counterfeit software is illegally making copies of software onto recordable CD-ROMs and distributing them. Typically the counterfeiter will use Corel logos and trademarks to make the product look like legitimate Corel products. There are counterfeiters who use highly sophisticated and expensive technology to duplicate software so that it resembles genuine software products. However, counterfeiters sometimes simply copy the product on disks without any silkscreen, sometimes handwriting the name of the product right on the disk and placing the disk in a plastic jewel case without any retail packaging. BACK TO TOP End User Piracy What is end user piracy? End user piracy is copying software without obtaining a license. For example:
To help you effectively control the use of software within your organization as well as to protect yourself from business interruptions due to viruses, additional costs to fix the problem and possible legal action, check out the Business Software Alliance or the Software and Information Industry Association for information on software asset management and information tools. BACK TO TOP Hard Disk Loading What is Hard Disk Loading? Hard Disk Loading occurs when unauthorized copies of software are loaded onto computers for sale. While there are Corel authorized manufacturers who have a valid agreement to pre-load software onto computers before selling, there are some distributors and resellers who do so illegally. Unfortunately, the customer is put at risk because they will not obtain valid legal licenses with their new computer. BACK TO TOP Gray Market Piracy Gray Market Piracy is the sale of software through unauthorized resellers/web sites at unusually low prices, thus undercutting our authorized/legitimate resellers. A Gray Market product is a legitimate Corel product that is either stolen or acquired through other unauthorized means. Gray Market Piracy can occur in several different forms: BACK TO TOP OEM What is an OEM? The acronym OEM traditionally refers to an "Original Equipment Manufacturer" for example the manufacturer of hardware components such as personal computers, scanners etc. Under the Corel OEM Program, an OEM can also refer to the supplier of other software or services, such as an internet service provider. OEM partners under the Corel OEM Program have agreements with Corel to distribute Corel software with their offering of specific products (hardware or other software) or services. BACK TO TOP CD only versions What is CD only product? Product that is sold only to organizations/persons who already possess a valid license card under our Corel Licensing Program or from a full retail box of the product. Who is eligible to purchase CD only product? Those eligible to purchase CD only product are those customers who are already licensed to use the product. The customer must already have a CLP Choice, CLP Freedom, or CLP Universal license or a box product. The CD's are only to be used as additional media to those license card holders only. The only other way to purchase media is through our Customer Service Centers as replacements part for those customers who have lost or damaged their CD. What can I do if I purchased CD Only product but was not eligible to do so? BACK TO TOP Academic Products What is Corel Academic Product? Product that is sold only to organizations/persons who meet academic eligibility requirements. Who is eligible to purchase Corel Academic Product? Those eligible to purchase academic shrink-wrapped software products or any academic license programs include: accredited schools, faculties, full or part-time matriculated students, academic supervisory organizations, hospitals, libraries, museums as well as nonprofit charitable and religious organizations. For further details on eligibility, visit www.corel.com What can I do if I purchased Academic product but was not eligible to do so? BACK TO TOP NFR What is NFR? NFR means "Not for Resale" or "Not for Sale or Resale". This type of product cannot be offered for sale for any reason. In addition, it is only to be distributed under limited conditions and typically only by the software publisher. If this product is offered for sale, it is being offered in violation of the license terms and conditions accompanying the product. Distribution by the seller constitutes patent, trademark and copyright infringement. BACK TO TOP What are the risks in purchasing or distributing illegal or unauthorized software?
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