Check the terms of service; downloading ISOs may violate their rules.
Check the terms of service; downloading ISOs may violate their rules.
Updated March 25, 2017 by W-L Torrent Link
Original text revised to convey similar meaning.
In Canada, piracy is allowed by law, so you won’t face legal consequences. However, the website lacks permission to host content, making it a copyright violation. Ethically, doing this is clearly wrong, and you should regret your actions as a thief.
there are numerous sites (including those in Belgium) where sharing pirated files isn’t necessarily illegal, but sharing them is. torrenting becomes a primary focus since it spreads content to others. -- main point: these platforms often claim they’re just helping people avoid legal issues by suggesting you only download ROMs you already own. the problem lies in the fact that anyone who buys ROMs for certain systems like GB, GBC, GBA, or DS may legally own all the physical copies. this can be a gray area depending on your country, but it’s still ethically questionable. you might feel justified in some cases, but ultimately it’s a personal decision. still, it’s best to avoid linking to those pages and instead check the site directly, as even indirect sharing can spread pirated material.
Downloading pirated material or obtaining it through other methods, such as purchasing a DVD, is likely not acceptable. Unless done on a massive scale. However, uploading, reselling, or otherwise providing access is. Therefore, you can't just claim "Piracy is legal" when it clearly isn't.
In Brazil, piracy is essentially accepted, showing no concern about it. I find this interesting since games often cost just a quarter of the minimum wage. That makes piracy a practical way to test titles before purchasing or to enjoy them once prices drop after a long wait.