“Piracy” is a slang term for copyright infringement, the unlawful reproduction of the work of another, often for the purpose of re-distribution and profit. Modern day “pirates” can make perfect digital copies of songs, videogames or software. Copyright holders worry that customers will buy the infringing copy of the work for less, or get it for free, and then the profits will go to the infringer and not to the legitimate owner. As a result they police the Internet, sending cease and desist letters to web sites that report on piracy or distribute software that can be used to copy MP3s or movies. If someone can download songs, games or other material that may be copyrighted from or through your website then you might be accused of piracy or “contributory copyright infringement.”