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Originally Posted by aico
Ok, but isn't the sale of stolen property illegal? Even if you don't know it's been stolen? This isn't the same a tube site, who gives it away for free, the stolen product is being sold.
I am sure C4S knows who was selling it illegally, their address, probably even their SS# (if US). Shouldn't it be reported to authorities, or wouldn't that make them an accessory to the crime?
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Copyright law is a bit different than other criminal laws. You need to look into the whole safe harbor provisions and why there are some loopholes in the DMCA laws. Sort of how google is not responsible for adwords next to stolen content, unless they are notified that the given content is stolen.
C4S would know or have information on such. They also could turn it over to help any investigation. Not turning over private information without being required to by law/legal notice though is not always illegal either.
These really are questions for a lawyer and I sure in the hell am not one.