At BSA | The Software Alliance, we believe developers should be compensated for the products they create. In completing the form below, you can easily and confidentially help us to end software piracy.

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A Word on Confidentiality

It is BSA | The Software Alliance’s strict policy to keep all information about you confidential. We thank you for your report and will not disclose your information unless required by law to do so.

~If you wish to avail yourself for the BSA reward AND/OR wish to increase the chance for follow up action, it is essential you provide your details so that we can contact you. Under the laws of many countries we are required to verify the information you have provided before legal action can be taken against the company you have reported.



Software piracy is the unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted software.

This can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling, or installing multiple copies onto personal or work computers. It is illegal, increases security risks and results in economic harm such as loss of jobs and tax revenue.


Frequently Asked Questions

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