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	~~SOFTWARE~~, DVDs, CDs ~~AND OTHER MEDIA~~		==Software, DVDs, CDs and other media==
			Software and other media are covered by copyright law - here's the position if you're unsure.

	Software ~~and other forms~~ of ~~media fall under copyright law –~~ this is the ~~score~~ if ~~you're worried.~~		'''Software''' being passed on breaches copyright if:
			* it isn't the original software
			* it's still being used by a previous owner (as a Freegle volunteer, you'd generally have no way of knowing this)
			* it's been used to claim an upgrade
			* it doesn't follow the terms of its End User Licence Agreement (EULA) - if the EULA says nothing about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like any other copyrighted work (such as a book, CD or video)

	~~Software: The software~~ being ~~exchanged is in breach of copyright if~~:		To stay within copyright law, music, videos, books and other copyrighted works being passed on should be:
	* ~~It isn't the original software.~~		* originals, not copies
	* ~~It is still being~~ used by ~~any~~ previous owner ~~(generally you would not know this as a Freegle volunteer).~~		* no longer used by the previous owner
	* It's been used to get an upgrade.
	* It doesn't follow the terms in its End User License Agreement (EULA) – if the EULA makes no mention about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like you would any other work protected by copyright (like a book, CD, or video).

	~~In order to be in keeping with copyright agreements~~, ~~Music, Videos, Books and other copyrighted works should be~~:		For more information, see [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm the IPO] or [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk FACT].
	* Originals, not copies
	* No longer be used by any previous owner.

	~~If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]~~		There's more on this in the [[Admins]] area, [[Copyright\|here]], and a sample rejection message [[Sample message: Copyright\|here]].

	~~You can find~~ [[Admins]] ~~pertaining to this subject~~ [[Copyright\|here]] and a ~~message-~~rejection ~~sample~~ message [[Sample message: Copyright\|here]].

	As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use [https://www.ccleaner.com CCLEANER] to overwrite free space. This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed its task.

			If someone offering a computer is worried about the security of their data, they can use [https://www.ccleaner.com CCleaner] to overwrite free space - this avoids having to reinstall anything afterwards.

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Neville Reid: minor copy edit

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minor copy edit

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	SOFTWARE, DVDs, ~~VIDEOTAPES~~ AND OTHER MEDIA		SOFTWARE, DVDs, CDs AND OTHER MEDIA

	Software and other forms of media fall under ~~Copyright agreements -~~this is the score if you're worried.		Software and other forms of media fall under copyright law – this is the score if you're worried.

	Software -- The software being exchanged is in breach of copyright if:		Software: The software being exchanged is in breach of copyright if:
	* It isn't the original software.		* It isn't the original software.
	* It is still being used by any previous owner (~~although i don't know how~~ you would know this as a Freegle ~~moderator~~).		* It is still being used by any previous owner (generally you would not know this as a Freegle volunteer).
	* It's been used to get an upgrade.		* It's been used to get an upgrade.
	* It doesn't follow the terms in its End User License Agreement (EULA) ~~- If~~ the EULA makes no mention about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like you would any other work protected by copyright (like a book, CD, or video).		* It doesn't follow the terms in its End User License Agreement (EULA) – if the EULA makes no mention about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like you would any other work protected by copyright (like a book, CD, or video).

	In order to be in keeping with copyright agreements, Music, Videos, Books and other copyrighted works should be:		In order to be in keeping with copyright agreements, Music, Videos, Books and other copyrighted works should be:
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	If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]		If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]

	You can find ~~admins~~ pertaining to this subject [[~~copyright~~\|here]] and a message ~~reject~~ sample message [[Copyright ~~Reject~~\|here]]		You can find [[Admins]] pertaining to this subject [[Copyright\|here]] and a message-rejection sample message [[Sample message: Copyright\|here]].

	As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use ~~the overwrite free space option of CCLEANER (~~https://www.ccleaner.com). This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed ~~it’s~~ task.		As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use [https://www.ccleaner.com CCLEANER] to overwrite free space. This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed its task.


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Jacky at 12:39, 10 August 2021

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	You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]] and a message reject sample message [[Copyright Reject\|here]]		You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]] and a message reject sample message [[Copyright Reject\|here]]

	As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use the overwrite free space option of CCLEANER. This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed it’s task.		As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use the overwrite free space option of CCLEANER (https://www.ccleaner.com). This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed it’s task.

Jacky at 12:38, 10 August 2021

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	You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]] and a message reject sample message [[Copyright Reject\|here]]		You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]] and a message reject sample message [[Copyright Reject\|here]]

			As a note about people offering computers and the worry over security of data, it is possible to use the overwrite free space option of CCLEANER. This has the benefit of not having to reinstall anything after it has completed it’s task.

Jacky at 19:43, 27 February 2011

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	In order to be in keeping with copyright agreements, Music, Videos, Books and other copyrighted works should be:		In order to be in keeping with copyright agreements, Music, Videos, Books and other copyrighted works should be:
	* Originals, not a copies		* Originals, not copies
	* No longer be used by any previous owner.		* No longer be used by any previous owner.

Jacky at 22:27, 8 February 2011

2011-02-08T22:27:00Z

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	If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]		If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]

	You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]		You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]] and a message reject sample message [[Copyright Reject\|here]]

Jacky at 09:27, 24 July 2010

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	You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]		You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]


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Jacky at 13:38, 18 July 2010

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	You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]		You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]

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Caroline at 13:15, 17 May 2010

2010-05-17T13:15:59Z

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	If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]		If you would like further clarification you can look here: [http://www.ipo.gov.uk/copy.htm] or here: [http://www.fact-uk.org.uk]

			You can find admins pertaining to this subject [[copyright\|here]]

Caroline at 12:56, 17 May 2010

2010-05-17T12:56:55Z

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	Software and other forms of media fall under Copyright agreements -this is the score if you're worried.		Software and other forms of media fall under Copyright agreements -this is the score if you're worried.

	Software -- The software being exchanged ~~can be~~ in breach of copyright if:		Software -- The software being exchanged is in breach of copyright if:
	* It isn't the original software.		* It isn't the original software.
	* It is ~~stll~~ being used by any previous owner (although i don't know how you would know this as a moderator).		* It is still being used by any previous owner (although i don't know how you would know this as a Freegle moderator).
	* It's been used to get an upgrade.		* It's been used to get an upgrade.
	* It doesn't follow the terms in its End User License Agreement (EULA) - If the EULA makes no mention about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like you would any other work protected by copyright (like a book, CD, or video).		* It doesn't follow the terms in its End User License Agreement (EULA) - If the EULA makes no mention about transfers or exchanges, treat the software like you would any other work protected by copyright (like a book, CD, or video).