We protect our solutions to better secure your projects.
At Sogelink, software license compliance is an essential commitment. The objective is to protect our intellectual property, but above all to guarantee our users reliable, secure solutions that comply with the regulatory requirements of their projects.
The compliance approach implemented by Sogelink aims to prevent and regularize fraudulent uses and to raise awareness of the risks associated with software piracy. It is also part of a desire to facilitate the identification and reporting of non-compliant situations, whether it is fraudulent use or an unauthorized reseller.
Sogelink’s compliance approach is based on three of the group’s strong commitments in terms of responsible governance:
Software piracy refers to any use of software outside the terms of the associated license:
Some situations may result from a lack of information or a change in usage. Others are the result of obvious fraud. The compliance approach aims to distinguish these cases and respond appropriately.
Security risks: Pirated software may contain malware, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, or spyware that exposes data and systems.
Operational risks: Without a license, there is no official update, no technical support, and no guarantee of compatibility with regulatory or technological changes.
Legal risks: fraudulent use engages the civil and criminal liability of the company. As such, the manager is responsible for the equipment provided and the actions of his employees.
Financial risks: fines, forced regularizations, business interruption or indirect costs can impact the organization.
In France, software piracy is an infringement of intellectual property rights. It is governed by the Intellectual Property Code, which provides for civil and criminal sanctions, which can go up to 3 years in prison and €300,000 in damages, in the event of counterfeiting or fraudulent use. Compliance with software licenses is therefore not just a good practice: it is a legal obligation for any company or community.
This is why Sogelink deploys contractual and technical measures to guarantee the compliant use of its solutions with:
The proper use of our software is based on simple rules that can be applied on a daily basis:
To check your compliance, a few simple actions can be put in place:
It is also possible to contact our compliance team and/or your Customer Success referent for a voluntary audit, in a logic of prevention and support.
The compliance team is responsible for:
As part of an audit, it may be required to request:
Each situation is handled through a simple verification process:
Genuine software is acquired from Sogelink or an authorized reseller and has a valid license.
In case of doubt, it is recommended to contact your Sogelink sales representative or the Compliance team to verify the situation.
The list of official Sogelink resellers is available here.
A report can be made without your identity being made public. The information transmitted is treated confidentially.
Each report is analysed and processed by our teams. By leaving your contact details, a progress report will be sent to you to keep you informed of the progress of the file.
The use of the software must cease at the end of the contract, unless renewed or specifically agreed with Sogelink.
Your report helps protect the Sogelink ecosystem and all its users. Any third party with relevant information can make a report. The data transmitted is treated confidentially and only as part of the compliance process.
For any requests or reports, you can contact Sogelink Compliance team at the following address: compliance@sogelink.com. Or contact us directly with this form:
