&gt; <i>I am not making copies by using the software.</i><p>That&#x27;s not how the law (in the U.S.) sees it. When you load software into RAM to run the program, you&#x27;re making a copy, which requires a license from the copyright owner --- and that license can restrict the extent to which you&#x27;re allowed to use the software (e.g., no service-bureau use). [1] [2]<p>&gt; <i>I have zero need for a license.</i><p>As you seem to recognize, but for the benefit of any other readers who don&#x27;t know:  The copyright owner&#x27;s exclusive rights aren&#x27;t limited to the making of copies -- those rights also extend, e.g., to the <i>distribution</i> of copies and  to the creation of derivative works. [3]<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;MAI_Systems_Corp._v._Peak_Computer,_Inc" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;MAI_Systems_Corp._v._Peak_Comp...</a>.<p>[2] Congress enacted an exception in the case of computer repairs; <i>see id.</i><p>[3] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.law.cornell.edu&#x2F;uscode&#x2F;text&#x2F;17&#x2F;106" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.law.cornell.edu&#x2F;uscode&#x2F;text&#x2F;17&#x2F;106</a>