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Sharing is not illegal as
long as you obey all relevant copyright laws. Using P2P programs to
download and distribute copyrighted music, movies and games without
permission is illegal. Purchasing a membership does not give you license
to download and distribute copyrighted material.
We do not condone piracy
or breaking copyright laws. The sharing tools available through our
members area are powerful search tools & we recommend that you use your
discretion when downloading music and movie files.
Copyright
Infringement Liability - P2P technology makes it possible
to share all kinds of information. Some information is protected by
copyright, which means that you generally need the copyright owner's
permission before you make it available to other P2P users.
Popular music, movies, games, and
software are often protected by copyright.
Copyright infringement can result in
significant monetary damages, fines and even criminal penalties.
Some copyright owners have filed civil lawsuits against
individuals that they believe unlawfully distributed large numbers of
copyrighted songs.
Original works of
authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain
intellectual compositions are protected by copyright law. If a person
publicly performs, reproduces, distributes copies, or displays works
without consent of the copyright owner could be in violation of the law.
Go to
http://www.loc.gov/copyright/
and learn more about U.S. copyright law. Purchasing a membership does
not give you license to download or upload copyright material. We
implores you to respect copyright laws and share responsibly.
Click
here
for important information from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
about the risk and use of P2P software.
Using file-sharing (P2P)
software for the uploading or downloading of copyrighted works without
the permission or authorization of the copyright holders may be illegal
and could subject you (or the ISP subscriber) to civil and/or criminal
liability and penalties. For more information about U.S. copyright law,
please visit
http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/
and
http://www.copyright.gov/title17.
Some content found on file-sharing
(P2P) networks may be reproduced, uploaded and downloaded. There are a
significant number of copyright holders who have authorized the sharing
of their content for non-commercial purposes, such as some content with
Creative Commons format licenses�, and there is also content available
in the public domain and not protected by copyright. Most commercially
released popular songs, films, and software is NOT authorized for free
redistribution but requires separate purchase or licensing.
Copyright Infringement
Some files contained on these networks are copyrighted works, like
popular games, movies, music, and software. P2P software makes it
possible to upload and download copyrighted material from the Internet
without proper authorization, but that can violate copyright laws and
subject you to criminal and civil penalties. Please consult the user
guide provided with the application.
Data Security
P2P software allows any user to access the files you place or move into
your shared folder. If you�re not careful, files containing your
personal and confidential information could inadvertently be uploaded
for distribution on the Internet. This could cause a number of problems,
including identity theft. We strongly suggest
purchasing one of the major spyware applications available or visit our
bonus software section for a free version.
Pornography
Files downloaded from the Internet using P2P software could contain
pornographic material. These files may be mislabeled with seemingly
innocent names. This can result in users, including children, being
inadvertently exposed to pornography. Redistributing files containing
child pornography or obscene content can be a crime.
Spyware
Files downloaded from the Internet using P2P software may contain
spyware that can track your online activity, control your computer, or
harm its operation. These files typically are disguised and can go
undetected. We strongly suggest purchasing one
of the major spyware applications available or visit our bonus software
section for a free version.
Viruses
Files downloaded from the Internet using P2P software may carry computer
viruses, worms, or Trojans that can damage your computer or cause other
problems. These files typically are mislabeled to disguise their true
purpose. We strongly suggest purchasing one of
the major anti-virus applications such as Norton and Mcafee. |