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. Using unlicensed software is illegal and increases security risks.
What Is BSA | The Software Alliance?
BSA | The Software Alliance (BSA) 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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Once you’ve filled out this confidential three-step form with as much information as you can and submit it to BSA, our 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.
You can check the progress of your report by emailing nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function (available at www.nopiracy.org during U.S busines hours of 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 outlined in the Terms and Conditions available here.
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. Other terms and conditions may also apply. 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 Terms and Conditions here.
If you’d like confirmation that BSA received your report, please email nopiracy@bsa.org or use our Click to Chat function during the hours referenced above.
