Encouraging infringement policy

Not allowed

• Activities such as:

  • Offering to sell original software and encouraging the bidder or buyer to make a backup copy and resell the original

  • Offering to sell a box for an authentic product (such as a box for a Rolex watch) and suggesting to potential buyers that they can then use it to sell a counterfeit item (see also our policy on replicas, counterfeit items, and unauthorised copies )

• eBooks describing how to remove copy protection in order to copy content onto CDs, DVDs, or other discs (see also our policy on recordable media and our policy on enabling duplication of copy-protected material)

• Instructions on how to install a modification chip (sometimes called a modchip) in a video game console (see also our policy on modchips, game enhancers, and boot discs)

• Links websites where buyers can download:

  • Bootleg recordings (see also our policy on bootleg recordings)

  • Pirated games, movies, music, photos, software, or other digital content (see also digitally delivered goods policy)

• Any software or device (sold separately or already installed on a product) whose purpose is to circumvent copyright protections, such as:

  • Certain modchips, game enhancers, boot discs or video game converters

  • Instructions on how to install a modification chip (modchip) or similar device in a video game console