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Unauthorised Copies

Do not list unauthorised (such as pirated, duplicated, backup, bootleg, and so forth) copies of software programmes, video games, music albums, movies, television programmes, or photographs on eBay.

Examples
The following items may not be listed on eBay:

  • pirated copies of video games
  • VHS or CD-R copies of television programmes taped from television
  • "backup" or "archival" copies of software programmes
  • pirated copies of music
  • "bootleg" recordings of live music performances
  • "home video" versions of a movie still in cinemas
  • Software loaded onto a computer hard drive that is not being sold with the original media (disks, manuals, etc.)
  • CD-Rs containing scanned pages from a book, magazine, manual or other copyrighted written materials that were not written by you

Warning
Listings offering unauthorised copies of software, games, music, or video may be ended early by eBay. Multiple violations of eBay's unauthorised copy policy could result in the suspension of your account.

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