Adobe anti-piracy initiative
Avoid the risk
Pirated software increases the risk for viruses, spyware, adware, and
other malice. Avoiding the pirates is the best way to avoid these risks.
Here are some guidelines to protect yourself and your organization:
- Always buy your software from a reputable Adobe
Authorized Reseller. When in doubt, contact piracy@adobe.com for
guidance.
- If you receive an offer from a reseller and the name of the software or
font doesn't sound right, visit Adobe.com for
a comprehensive list of authentic Adobe software and font names.
- Ensure all new software comes with a license agreement, original disks,
and authentic packaging. Keep the original receipt and invoice as proof of
purchase.
- Always register your product.
- Don't buy software labeled "Education Version" or "Education" unless
you are a faculty member or student of an accredited educational institution
that has an agreement with Adobe. If you qualify for educational software,
purchase it from an Adobe Education Authorized Reseller.
- Don't buy software labeled "For Bundles Only" without the appropriate
hardware.
- Don't buy individual software titles that were originally bundled as part
of a "Collection."
- Avoid compilations of multiple software titles from different publishers
on a single disk or multiple Adobe software titles on a single disk. Please
check Adobe.com for titles on authentic Adobe Collections, Suites, or special
bundles, or contact piracy@adobe.com for
more information.
- Check the End
User License Agreement before making any purchase.
- Do not buy downloadable software except at the Adobe Store. This
is the only authorized way to purchase Adobe software through download.
- Adobe does not and has not ever shipped its software on CD-R. If
you are offered Adobe software on a CD-R, it is counterfeit.
- If the product has a self-adhesive label on the top face of the CD,
it is not authentic.
- Be wary of phrases like "for backup purposes only," "cannot
be registered," or "for educational purposes only."
- If the software has already been registered and the license holder
cannot provide you with a transfer of ownership, the transfer is illegal,
and you will not be able to legally use or register the software. Read
more about how to legally transfer your software license.
After reading the license transfer information and contacting Adobe
customer service, please submit
this form.
- To verify authenticity of serial numbers, or if you have any other
questions or concerns, contact piracy@adobe.com.
A pirate will tell you anything it takes to sell you the illegal software.
The best way to avoid pirated products is to purchase from authorized, reputable
resellers. Find a list of Adobe Authorized Resellers.
If you believe your credit card information may have been compromised by
a software pirate, please visit the following U.S. government sites:
