This and similar practises are going on for quite some time. The Americans are getting ALWAYS the best deals even from European compagnies. And they always try to explain it through big lies. Time ago I brought up this matter to the CO of Curious Labs, but nothing has changed (ofcause!!). And then these compagnies are fighting against pirated software! Everyone should stop buying from them ... as simple as that ... maybe then and only then will they change their discriminatory practise. Remember Uncle Sam is the big boss.