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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
If you convert a book that you own, and intend to use that copy only for yourself, you are exercising "fair use" (in the US, anyway). "Fair use" is essentially a loophole, allowing you amnesty for your copy if no one else gets it. However, you should be aware that if someone breaks into your home, takes your digital file and sells it, you can be held liable for creating the copy.
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The law is still very vague on this issue...What happens if I make a backup copy of a digital e-book that I own, and someone breaks in and distributes the copy I made. Would I be liable? How could I be, if the copy is identical to the "original." I doubt you could ever seat a jury that would hold someone liable for creating a digital copy of something that was later stolen. Any more than you would be held liable if someone stole a book that you owned and sold it later.....