Software piracy
Software is one of the twentieth century’s major success stories
and as we move into the twenty-first century this incredibly
versatile and leading edge technology is increasingly becoming a
target for criminals.
Because of the value of the software and the relative ease with
which a computer can be used to copy programs, software piracy is
prevalent. It isn't always done deliberately by businesses; it can
be the result of a rogue employee or merely by a lack of
understanding of the problem.
Either way, it has a major impact on businesses like ours and
also on our Business Partners, Accountant Club Members and
legitimate customers who deal properly with their software
licensing.
We, as with most major software companies, either own our
software or are licensed to use software owned by other companies,
and all this software is protected by intellectual property right
legislation. The software itself is protected by copyright, and the
product name and our company name are either registered or
unregistered trade marks.
We are committed to protecting the quality and integrity of our
software. Software piracy impacts not just on us but also on the
legitimate business of our authorised Business Partners and
Accountant Club Members and puts our customers at risk of legal
action.
Misuse of our software will not be tolerated, and we will not
hesitate to take swift legal action and/or to report misuse to any
interested party or to the relevant enforcement authorities.
If you obtain Sage software from any source other than us, then
you run the risk that you and/or your business may be sued or
prosecuted for infringement of copyright. Prosecution may result in
an unlimited fine and/or up to 10 years imprisonment.