Downloading and distributing copyrighted materials without permission is technically illegal, though most enforcement is targeted at the tool creators rather than the individual students. Legitimate Alternatives to Using a Downloader
If you want to stay on the right side of the law and your school’s policies, consider these methods to get the documents you need:
There are several websites where you can paste the URL of a Course Sidekick document, and the site attempts to generate a downloadable PDF. These sites often cycle through domains to avoid being shut down by copyright strikes. 2. Browser Extensions