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Originally Posted by DNSB
One legal beagle I do some work for is of the opinion that in Canada, under current laws, there is no basis for prosecuting someone for purchasing a legally produced copy of an ebook no matter where it was purchased unless it could be established the content of the purchase contravened Canadian law.
Regards,
David
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David, when you create a Kobo account you also agree to the terms of use, which does include an agreement to use accurate and true information about your address. Legal prosecution for a criminal offense of fraud is separate from what Kobo might choose to do if you violate the agreement.
This is part of the
Terms of Use linked from the bottom of every page.
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2. Registered Users.
The Service is open to the public but certain portions, components, content and features of the Service (including purchases or access to eBooks) are only available to individuals who register with Kobo and create a user account on the Service (each, a "Registered User"). If you are a Registered User then you agree to the following:
(i) in consideration of your use of the Service, you represent that you are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside, or 13 years old or older up to the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which you reside with the express written consent of your parent or legal guardian, and are not a person barred from receiving services under the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada or other applicable jurisdiction.You also agree to:
(a) provide true, accurate, current and complete information about yourself as prompted by any registration form(s) on the Service, including your geographical location and billing address (the "Registration Data"); and
(b) maintain and promptly update the Registration Data to keep it true, accurate, current and complete. If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current or incomplete, Kobo has the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Service (or any portion thereof);
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