1 in 5 pieces of software in the US are unlicensed. Be part of the solution.
At BSA | The Software Alliance, we believe developers should be compensated for the products they create. In completing the form below, you can easily and confidentially help us to end software piracy in the US.
File your confidential report now.
What is Software Piracy?
Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software by duplicating, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. Not onlly is it illegal, it increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue.
What Is BSA | The Software Alliance?
BSA | The Software Alliance is the leading advocate for the global software industry. Its members are among the world's most innovative companies, creating software solutions that spark the economy and improve modern life.
With headquarters in Washington, DC, and operations in more than 60 countries, BSA pioneers compliance programs that promote legal software use and advocates for public policies that foster technology innovation and drive growth in the digital economy.
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Your name will never be revealed outside of BSA unless required by law. We take all appropriate measures to ensure your confidentiality and the confidentiality of your case at all times.
The process is simple. Just fill out this confidential three step reporting form with as much information as you can recall and submit it to BSA. Our in-house investigative team will follow up with you as appropriate and begin their investigation of the target company. Based on your information and our investigation, BSA will then pursue the action that we feel is warranted.
To learn the progress of your report, we ask that you please email nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function available on www.nopiracy.org during normal busines hours (Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM EST). A BSA team member will provide you with the latest information at the first available opportunity. Please note that the investigative process is very thorough and can take several months for significant developments.
A reward may be payable only if BSA pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. The amount you may receive is based on a sliding scale as outlined in the Terms and Conditions available on the BSA website.
A reward will be paid only if BSA pursues an investigation and, as a direct result of the information provided by you, receives a monetary settlement from the reported organization. This process could take several months. If the reward requirements have been met, then BSA will consider you for a reward payment. For further information, please see the section entitled Terms and Conditions available on the BSA website.
If you’d like confirmation of BSA having received your report, we ask that you please email nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function available on www.nopiracy.org during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5:30PM EST).
