Software Piracy
Symmetricom and its licensors own all the software licensed, distributed by Symmetricom, Inc ("Symmetricom Software"). Customers may purchase a license to use the Symmetricom Software, subject to the terms of the Software License Agreement that accompanies this software. Symmetricom Software is intended solely for use by end users according to the Software License Agreement. Any reproduction, modification, transmission, redistribution or any other use of the Symmetricom Software not in accordance with this Software License Agreement is expressly prohibited by law, and may result in civil and criminal penalties.
What is Piracy?
Piracy includes any unauthorized use of Symmetricom Software or the unauthorized use of the trademarks used in association with the Symmetricom Software.
Two of the most common forms of software piracy are:
- End-User Copying: friends loaning disks to each other, or organizations underreporting the number of software installations they have made.
- Counterfeiting: large scale duplication and distribution of illegally copied software.
Both activities violate copyright laws and put the software users, including you, at considerable risk.
There are many forms of piracy. When determining if a product is pirated - consider the following:
Pirated software is sometimes packaged as a CD-R copy in a jewel case with little or no supporting documentation. Software is often sold without any warranty coverage or support. This is also referred to as "bootlegging" or "counterfeiting." The software might also come in tampered Symmetricom packaging.
OEM software is sold alone and not bundled with appropriate hardware. OEM software generally does not come with a manual and is also typically distributed as a CD-R copy in a jewel case.
In order to avoid unintentionally acquiring an illegal product, make sure to obtain Symmetricom Software directly from the Company. Double check the software to ensure that it comes with a software license agreement, original disks, and authentic packaging.
Some may consider the act of acquiring pirated product or illegally downloading software as harmless. However, pirated products can carry viruses that can ruin your system. Furthermore, customers may not receive upgrades or technical support for pirated software.
Penalties for pirating software are quite extensive. Piracy can expose you and/or your business to serious punishment, ranging from civil penalties to criminal prosecution, fines and even prison.
For more information on Software Piracy, visit the Business Software Alliance or the Software Information and Industry Association
