Copyright infringement

[alan87]

I just recieved a letter from John Wiley & Sons Inc. stating that I was selling a E-Book on Ebay that infringes Wiley's copyright. I didn't know that the E-Book that I put up for auction is a pirate. I ceased selling the E-Book when Ebay closed my auction for the copyright violation. Two weeks later I recieve the letter from Wiley. How can I resolve this? The letter did contain a resolution letter, which I can sign. By signing that letter, I agree to 1) cease making, distributing and offering for sale any of the Wiley works. 2) to provide Wiley with records of the participants in the sale and/or distribution of unauthorized copies of Wiley's works. 3) if I ever infringe another Wiley work in the future, I will pay $5000 for each copy. and 4) pay Wiley $100. Would signing this letter be the easiest way to resolve this without a lawsuit hold up against me?

Of all the E-Books I could list on Ebay, I chose to listed Wiley's work.

Thanks for your suggestions.

[Mr. Knowitall]

I would be tempted to try to eliminate clause 3, or at least insert "knowingly", although I understand why they want that clause - they don't want to have to give you any benefit of the doubt if you are again caught selling one of their works.

If they sue you, they'll almost certainly get 1, 2, and a judgment for a lot more than 4.