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Also, need to make sure to not recommend or support the use of cracked software. The article should be informative without providing methods to crack software, even if that's part of the discussion.

Additionally, touch on how developers and companies combat piracy—like using digital rights management (DRM), offering trial versions, cloud-based services that reduce the incentive to pirate, and more.

Check for any related legal terms, such as Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) if in the US, or other relevant laws in different regions. Mentioning these can add credibility to the legal implications section.