| This largely depends on how the simulators are to be used, i.e., privately or publicly. If the simulator is to be used privately, then unless there is a statement to the contrary in the software licence agreement there should be no problem. BRD simulators, by the way, are designed to work with virtually all currently available retail PC racing simulations.
If the simulator and, therefore, the software are to be used publicly, for example, at an exhibition to attract visitors to a stand or at a corporate event etc, then this is generally deemed to be a commercial activity and many retail software packages expressly prohibit their use in this way without the publisher’s permission. A number of publishers actively encourage the use of their software with BRD simulators, although most still request notification if it is intended to use the software publicly. There are software titles, particularly those connected with Formula One, that are heavily regulated - in the case of Formula One by Formula One Management (FOM). In most cases FOM do not permit the retail licensed software to be used commercially. BRD can give customers some advice on the use of different software packages. However it will be the customer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with any licence or restrictions that might apply.
Virtually without exception, software publishers prohibit the use of their software for use on a ‘pay per play’ basis, similar to arcade use.
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