posted on April 19, 2001 09:17:22 AM new
I sold some software on ebay. Had to jump thru hoops for the software company lawyers but finally was able to list and sell it. The buyer is outside USA. I read on another board that it might be illegal to send software to some countries. Does anyone know about that???
posted on April 19, 2001 02:43:44 PM new
Read the Licence Agreement VERY Carefuly, some software is USA only, some USA and Canada Only, (Once in a while, P.R. is also Listed). When I list software, I put (in a bolded font) What countries I can take bids from, and ask that other please don't bid.
Old copies of Word Perfect 5.1 and Lotus have the USA and Canada restrictions, and it seems silly considering that these softwares where pirated all over the world YEARS ago, but I won't ship 'em anywhere else.
posted on April 19, 2001 03:00:38 PM new
Thanks for your reply. This has been such a headache. This is Macromedia Fireworks and it is still in shrink-wrapped box. Is the license agreement on the outside of box? I don't see any restrictions listed on the box, but is the license agreement inside box?
posted on April 19, 2001 03:14:33 PM new
*Usually* the Agreement is on the envelope that the disks are sealed in. In your case (still in shrinkwrap), If it is not printed on the outside of the box (not normal) I don't know how to tell you to check. (What software I sell is almost always used)
On the other hand, if it is "export restricted" there is almost always a notice to that effect on the outside of the box. (At least with Titles I've sold, I am not knowledgable about "Macromedia Fireworks" )
Edit to be rid of a stupid winky face.
[ edited by Microbes on Apr 19, 2001 03:16 PM ]
posted on April 19, 2001 03:21:47 PM new
Most software CANNOT be shipped abroad because many nations do not have as strong copyright laws, or the software contains encryption products. Software that you would never think has encryption products in it has encryption that is non-exportable.
In addition, many companies also have divisions abroad and by selling their software abroad, you are being conterproductive to their foreign marketing divisions. You may not own the right to market to international customers as the publisher retains that right.
In addition, many foreign countries require anybody selling something to have a domestic partner (meaning you must do a joint venture), or they require the company to an equity investment (land or buildings).
