Industry alliance of global software manufacturers who share the common goal of reducing software piracy through education, legislation, and legal enforcement. Also protects the rights of its member companies against the unauthorized sale or reproduction of software through the support of the legal prosecution of individuals or groups involved in this unlawful activity. Reports of unlicensed software may be reported confidentially by phone or online (https://reporting.bsa.org). Hours are 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society.