<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
is it permissible to use software you haven't paid for?
<|assistant|>
It is generally not permissible to use software without payment, as the copyright owner typically requires payment in order to legally possess and use the software. There may be some exceptions to this if the software was obtained through a trial period or other promotional offer, but in most cases it is unethical to use software without payment.