Illegal Copies - Xerox Document Centre 706 Series User Manual

It is illegal to make copies of certain documents
Copying certain documents may be illegal in your country. Penalties of fines or imprisonment may be imposed on
those found guilty. The following are examples of items that may be illegal to copy in your country. See "Legal
Requirements in Japan" below for the requirements in Japan:
G Currency
G Banknotes and cheques
G Bank and government bonds and securities
G Passports and identification cards
G Copyright material or trademarks without the consent of the owner
G Postage stamps and other negotiable instruments
This list is not inclusive and no liability is assumed for either its completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, contact
your legal counsel.
Legal Requirements in Japan
1. Counterfeiting currencies and securities for the purpose of uttering shall be strictly prohibited in Japan.
G In the case of the following items, not only counterfeiting but also reproducing any items with a similar
appearance shall be punishable:
currencies, foreign currencies, national bonds, local bonds, postal money order, postage stamps, revenue
stamps, etc.
G In the case of the following items, counterfeiting shall be punishable:
Share certificates, corporate bonds, bank notes and cheques, consignment sheets, warehouse certificates,
vouchers, gift certificates, train tickets, commuter tickets, tokens, discount coupons, public lottery tickets,
betting tickets, etc.
2. Forgery of documents and counterfeiting of seals for the purpose of uttering shall be severely punished in Japan.
The following cases shall be punishable:
G Forgery of official documents, such as certificates.
G Forgery of private documents relating to rights and duties, such as agreements.
G Forgery of private documents relating to the certification of a fact, such as letter of recommendation, resume
and letter of greeting.
G Counterfeiting of official seals.
G Counterfeiting of private seals.

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