Pirated software
increases the risk for
viruses, spyware, adware,
and other malice.
Avoiding the pirates is
the best way to avoid
these risks. Here are
some guidelines to
protect yourself and
your organization:
Always buy
your
software
from a
reputable
InforDesk
Authorized
Reseller.
When in
doubt,
contact
for
guidance.
If you
receive an
offer from a
reseller and
the name of
the software
or font
doesn't
sound right,
visit
InforDesk.com
for a
comprehensive
list of
authentic
InforDesk
software and
font names.
Ensure all
new software
comes with a
license
agreement,
original
disks, and
authentic
packaging.
Keep the
original
receipt and
invoice as
proof of
purchase.
Always
register
your
product.
Don't buy
software
labeled
"Education
Version" or
"Education"
unless you
are a
faculty
member or
student of
an
accredited
educational
institution
that has an
agreement
with
InforDesk.
If you
qualify for
educational
software,
purchase it
from an
InforDesk
Education
Authorized
Reseller.
Don't buy
software
labeled "For
Bundles
Only"
without the
appropriate
hardware.
Don't buy
individual
software
titles that
were
originally
bundled as
part of a
"Collection."
Avoid
compilations
of multiple
software
titles from
different
publishers
on a single
disk or
multiple
InforDesk
software
titles on a
single disk.
Please check
InforDesk.com
for titles
on authentic
InforDesk
Collections,
Suites, or
special
bundles, or
contact
for more
information.
Check the
End User
License
Agreement
before
making any
purchase.
Do not buy
downloadable
software
except at
the
InforDesk
Store. This
is the only
authorized
way to
purchase
InforDesk
software
through
download.
InforDesk
does not and
has not ever
shipped its
software on
CD-R. If you
are offered
InforDesk
software on
a CD-R, it
is
counterfeit.
If the
product has
a
self-adhesive
label on the
top face of
the CD, it
is not
authentic.
Be wary of
phrases like
"for backup
purposes
only,"
"cannot be
registered,"
or "for
educational
purposes
only."
If the
software has
already been
registered
and the
license
holder
cannot
provide you
with a
transfer of
ownership,
the transfer
is illegal,
and you will
not be able
to legally
use or
register the
software.
Read more
about how to
legally
transfer
your
software
license.
After
reading the
license
transfer
information
and
contacting
InforDesk
customer
service,
please
submit this
form.
To verify
authenticity
of serial
numbers, or
if you have
any other
questions or
concerns,
contact
.
A pirate will tell
you anything it takes to
sell you the illegal
software. The best way
to avoid pirated
products is to purchase
from authorized,
reputable resellers.
Find a list of Adobe
Authorized Resellers.
If you believe your
credit card information
may have been
compromised by a
software pirate, please
visit the following U.S.
government sites:
* U.S. Federal Trade
Commission
* U.S. Department of
Justice
What is software piracy?
