6 Acquiring Content Legally and Ethically

Match each clue with whether it indicates illegal content sharing or not.

• The site promotes unauthorized sharing of content.

• The site offers free educational resources.

• The site provides complimentary learning materials.

• The site has a secure payment system.

• The site uses secure methods for transactions.

• The site encourages illegal sharing, uploading, or downloading.

• The site is trustworthy and widely recognized.

• The site has a well-known reputation.

Match the following types of advertisements with the kind of site they might indicate.

• A site that may be run for non-commercial purposes.

• The site has ads for popular brands.

• A site that is likely safe for students.

• The site has no advertisements.

• A site that is likely legitimate and well-known.

• The site has ads for products inappropriate for teens.

• A site that might be sharing illegal content.

• The site has ads for educational products.

How can misspelled names on a site indicate illegal content sharing?

• It shows the site is professional.

• It indicates the site is well-maintained.

• It suggests the site is not legitimate.

• It means the site is popular.

What does it mean if a site claims to have new unreleased content?

• The site is likely a legitimate source.

• The site is offering exclusive previews.

• The site might be sharing content illegally.

• The site is a trusted distributor.

Match each website characteristic with whether it may indicate illegal distribution of copyrighted works.

• Has a user-friendly interface

• It offers a free trial for a limited time.

• Encourages illegal sharing, uploading, or downloading

• It encourages illegal sharing, uploading, or downloading.

• Requires a subscription for premium content

• It requires a subscription for premium content.

• Offers a free trial for a limited time

• It has a user-friendly interface.

What is a sign that a downloading or streaming site might be illegal?

• It is based in your home country.

• It allows you to download or stream everything for free and is based in a foreign country.

• It has a large number of user reviews.

• It offers discounts on subscriptions.

How can you identify a virtually unknown site that might be distributing copyrighted works illegally?

• It has a well-known brand logo.

• It has pricing that seems strange or too good to be true.

• It offers customer support 24/7.

• It has a secure payment gateway.

What type of ads might indicate that a website is illegally distributing copyrighted content?

• Ads for educational products.

• Ads for products that seem inappropriate for teens or too adult.

• Ads for local businesses.

• Ads for popular brands.

Match each clue with the sign that a website may be illegally distributing copyrighted works.

• The website looks visually appealing and well-made.

• It claims to have new content before it is released.

• The website uses HTTPS or shows a padlock icon in the browser.

• It spells the names of artists and titles correctly.

• The site offers movies, music, or games before their official release dates.

• It has a professional design.

• All artist names and song titles are written accurately.

• It has a secure connection.

What is a sign that a website might not be reputable?

• It lists many different links for finding the same work.

• It has a clear and simple layout.

• It provides customer support.

• It uses proper grammar and spelling.