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Originally Posted by taming
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. |
Does lying or providing misleading information the same as fraud under the law? Being Canadian I was curious and the answers seem to indicate that a lie must be intentional, and the lie must be intended to cause harm, and the lie must actually cause harm.
Whether Kobo would be harmed by selling someone a book is debateable, especially if you weren't getting a cheaper price, but couldn't buy the book any other way.
AFAIK this type of misrepresentation is not charged as fraud. Using false ID to obtain alcohol, can cause someone to sell you a drink and they may be fined. Passing a bad check or using a stolen credit card. All involve misrepresentation but are AFAIK tried as theft etc. without fraud charges unless the damages are excessive.
I am not sure violating Kobo's agreement is legally fraud in Canada, or that buying an ebook using a false name is a specific offense. I can't think of any way it could make it's way into a courtroom if it were.
Not saying it is right to lie, but sadly I have been known to do so. Not me I cried when a parent asked who ate that piece of cake
Worst that can happen with lying to Kobo is they will cut off your account and you would have make a new one or buy your books elsewhere.
Personally I would never lie to Kobo because I am not fond enough of them to want to buy anything from them anymore.
Helen