illegal vbulletin
 

is it illegal if your friend bought a vbulletin, and then sent you the code...and you sort of removed the copyright line, and can't seem to get it back, and uh...how much is the punishment for this. And what can one do to redeem him or herself of this (crime?) action?

Yes, it is illegal, if you want to put your self in the clear you should go buy a copy your self, if you cannot afford it you should try to find another alterntive to suit your needs.

If you take care of it asap nothing will probally happen, but if you persist and continue to run unlicensed you could run into legal troubles


Just to make things clear, if they do own a license, but just have removed the copyright they need to return it. They can do that by reverting the footer template.

If they got the copy illegaly they need to buy a license or remove the info

If you dont want to publicly name them you can pm me.

how can i add the copyright back at least??

Edited my post, my internet is going atad slow tonight

i cant private message you, i am still "unlicensed"

Feel free to send me an email then

Zachery.woods@vbulletin.com

you can also use this form

www.vbulletin.com/piracy.php

no, no, his copy isnt pirated though.
my friend got a license and is registered here.

If you have him start a thread on vBulletin.com i can give him specific instructions on how to restore the copyright :)

He's talking about 2 guys running the same licensed vBulletin on different domains, Zach.

can i keep it until i can pay for a license?
I have started a fund for no reason anyway and i am trying to get people to buy from me so i can get money. I guess i could use it on vB cos i really like how it is.

i am trying to get people to buy webdesign stuff from me.