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At DigitalLicenseStore.com, we exclusively offer software licenses that have been legally acquired.The sale and use of our products comply with applicable European and international law.

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Our software licenses originate from legal and verifiable sources.
The trade of software licenses within the European Union is permitted under certain conditions and is explicitly supported by the current legal framework.

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Usage is transparently regulated and follows the applicable license terms of the respective software manufacturers.

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1. CJEU Ruling C-128/11 – UsedSoft vs. Oracle (2012

Summary: The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled that the resale of used software licenses is lawful, even if the software was originally distributed digitally. This decision established that the principle of exhaustion applies to software licenses, allowing their resale within the EU.
Official Link: EUR-Lex – Judgment C-128/11

2. German Copyright Law (§ 69c No. 3 Sentence 2 UrhG)

Summary: German copyright law permits the resale of software acquired with the rights holder’s consent. This provision aligns with the EU’s stance on the exhaustion of distribution rights, reinforcing the legality of reselling software licenses in Germany.
Official Link: Gesetze im Internet – § 69c UrhG

3. BGH Decision I ZR 244/97 (2000)

Summary: The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) decided that OEM software can be sold independently of hardware. This ruling clarified that the resale of OEM software licenses is permissible, even when not bundled with the original hardware.
Summary Document: PREDNY SLM – OEM Software and Hardware Binding

4. U.S. First Sale Doctrine (§ 109 U.S. Copyright Act)

Summary: Under U.S. law, the First Sale Doctrine allows the resale of legally acquired copyrighted works. This principle limits the rights of copyright holders after the initial sale, enabling the secondary market for software licenses.
Official Link: Cornell Law School – 17 U.S. Code § 109