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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I did not sell the pirated embroidery designs or software, I only purchased them? The use of counterfeit designs and software is a violation of federal laws. Specifically, the U.S. Copyright Act. 17 USC 501 What if I am innocent and did not know the designs or software were counterfeit when I purchased the designs? It is your responsibility to investigate any designs or software that you purchased over the Internet or from online auctions and used. You must take steps to insure that they are legitimate original embroidery designs or software, not pirated copies. So I guess to be safe, I should only share a design if I digitized it myself from original or uncopyrighted art, right? Now you've got it! Technology is now available to permit the embedding of invisible codes in documents, files, and programs. Unique codes are generated that tag you as the original purchaser of the design. If that design turns up in someone else's possession, you will be held responsible and the copyright holder has documented proof to hold you liable. |
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