How does piracy impact partnerships between rights holders and distributors?

Piracy can have a significant impact on collaborative relationships between content creators and distribution partners. It can lead to a loss of revenue for content creators and distribution partners, as pirated copies of content can be freely shared and downloaded instead of being properly purchased or licensed. This can undermine the financial incentives for both parties to create and distribute content, potentially straining their relationship. Additionally, piracy can damage the reputation of content creators and distribution partners if their work is associated with illegal activities. Furthermore, the effort and resources needed to combat piracy can divert attention and resources away from other collaborative efforts between content creators and distribution partners.