Legal and Licensing

Software Piracy Prevention at Hot Chilli

Many people define software as a program you install on your computer, but software can be much more than that. In fact any application, template, font, image or digital material purchased from Hot Chilli is also classified as software.

Unlike many things you buy, Hot Chilli software does not belong to you.

When you purchase our creative products, you are buying a license to use our software on a computer. The number of computers on which you can use our software depends on the license type you purchase.

Software piracy is the illegal distribution and/or reproduction of Hot Chilli products for business or personal use. It is still illegal and punishable by law.

The Impact of Piracy

The illegal distribution and use of software is a significant problem that negatively impacts Hot Chilli and our customers.

Software piracy can curb the development of new creative software products. This in turn hurts our existing customers who look to us for new and innovative products and design.

Pirated software can also contain harmful computer viruses that can cause hardware damage and data loss.

Software Distribution

Hot Chilli does license certain third party providers to distribute our software products. These groups are bound by strict commercial agreements. Please let us know if you suspect an individual or group is illegally distributing our products.

Illegal Software Concerns?

Hot Chilli remains vigilant in our efforts to prevent, track and litigate illegal users, copiers and distributors of our products.

If you suspect anyone is using or selling unlicensed software, please let us know. Your details can be anonymous and all of your information is kept strictly confidential.