It depends where you live. The laws vary by country. You can use the forums search function to find more information on this topic as it has been covered many times. The search button is in the upper right of this page between f.a.q. and home.

Here's a thread to get you started: Avoiding Legal Charges

Another here: The Legal Aspect Of File-Sharing

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