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Originally Posted by HLS
Is there a reason that you just don't buy the ebooks from KOBO store? it is illegal to strip DRM off of ebooks
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No, in most countries it's illegal to break copyright by distributing free or paid copies and the rights owner has to sue. They'd have to sue for breach of contact in most countries for DRM removal and the penalty is limited in most countries to the losses. If it's only personal use, there are no losses to the rights holder.
There is a load of FUD about DRM, that's propagated by large US companies wanting to control the consumer. It's not about piracy.
Even the DMCA is only the USA and might not even apply. The "injured" rights holder would have to prove a loss.