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FTV cards - Are they illegal?

08-12-2003 04:00PM

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daveg

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A quick question. Does anyone think the using FTV cards in Ireland is illegal? What would the legal stance be?

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#2 08-12-2003 06:04PM

ShaneOC

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The terms and conditions on the letter that come with the card mention the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and the Republic of Ireland, so legally I think it is OK.

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#3 08-12-2003 09:33PM

lawhec

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If I read my EU law correctly, as long as the appropirate fee for the cards has been paid (£23.50) then no, it is not illegal. It is not a pirate card. The same way that if you purchase a card for Canal Satellite France legitimately and view it in Ireland it is perfectly legal to view it in Ireland, even if the terms of the contract don't allow this.

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