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Here we explain why you will gain by using an encrypted watermark on an EPUB file instead of Digital Rights Management (DRM) .

1. User dislike the experience of using DRM becuase it gives them problems.

– DRM often restricts how a user can access their purchased content. It can limit device compatibility and requires special software or signing up to accounts that users don’t want to have.
– Encrypted watermarks do not impose such restrictions. They allow users to read their books on any device the choose and any app that supports EPUB.

2. Free from dependency on DRM Platforms

– DRM systems, like Adobe DRM or Amazon’s encryption, require reliance on third-party platforms. The user, or publisher can find themsleves having to pay significant license fees. There is a risk if platform can become obsolete.
– Watermarking is independent of proprietary DRM services and gives publishers direct control over their content both short term and long term.

3. Watermarks Discourages Piracy Without Blocking Legitimate Use

– Encrypted watermarks embed invisible ownership information, discouraging illegal sharing while not preventing honest customers from enjoying their books freely and without intrusion.
– DRM, on the other hand, can frustrate paying users while being relatively easy for pirates to bypass.

4. Watermarks Ensure Long-Term Content Accessibility

– If a DRM provider shuts down or changes its terms and charges, it creates problems for the publisher and users may lose access to their legally purchased books.
– Watermarked files remain usable indefinitely, without requiring authentication from external servers.

5. Watermarking Enables Easier Distribution & Sales

– DRM limits sales to platforms that support the chosen DRM system which can be very restrictive. Watermarking allows publishers to sell EPUBs directly from their websites or through multiple vendors.
– This fosters a more open marketplace rather than locking content into a single technical ecosystem.

6. the Watermarking of Files has Lower Implementation Costs

– DRM solutions require licensing fees and ongoing management.
– Encrypted watermarks are simpler to implement, often using straightforward techniques, without expensive DRM infrastructure.

7. Watermarks are a Legal & Psychological Deterrent

– Watermarks with hidden buyer information (like an email, or order number or timestamp) can serve as a forensic tool if a book is pirated. The real risk for publishers is large-scale piracy and this is where the traceability of watermarks pays off.
– Knowing that a file is traceable can deter users from unauthorized sharing.

8. Watermarked files are a More Reader-Friendly Alternative

– A significant number of readers boycott DRM-locked books due to the restrictions imposed, often after a bad experience.
– Hidden, encrypted watermarking is non-intrusive and preserves usability, making the book more appealing to buyers who prefer a hassle-free experience.