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 ===== What constitutes a Copyright violation? =====
-A Copyright violation for software would be copying source code for the purpose of recreating a given work. Emulators do not violate Copyright as long as their source code hasn't been copied from the original software or distribute unauthorized copies of a given original software.
+A copyright violation in the context of software development, such as for emulators like MBBSEmu, typically involves directly copying or replicating the source code of another software to create a similar product. For emulators, it's crucial to develop the code independently without utilizing the original software's source code. Additionally, distributing unauthorized copies of the original software also constitutes a violation. MBBSEmu circumvents these legal pitfalls by using a clean-room approach to code development, ensuring that its emulation functionalities are created without infringing upon the copyrighted material of the original software.
 For prior cases related to the legality of Emulators in relation to Copyright law, please see: