Is it obligatory to ensure obtaining permission from the publisher when downloading an e-book that states "All rights reserved to the publisher" and "No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher, under penalty of prosecution," and does the same apply to videos and nasheeds on websites like YouTube?
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It is not permissible to acquire pirated software and e-books without the permission of their owners, except for personal need only, such as the unavailability of the original version or the inability to purchase it, provided that this is not a means of earning money and that it is limited to the extent of the need. The extent of permission from rights holders is known by examining the website's status and what they write, and a strong presumption is sufficient.
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