Sony owns and protects the Sony car audio brand and the Sony Mobile ES brand. Unauthorized internet resellers on marketplaces (I.e. Amazon, Google Shopping, Walmart and eBay) are strictly forbidden without prior requested approval from Sony through their distributors. Internet reseller authorizations and approvals are NOT self-appointed. Such permissions are ONLY provided by Sony. Violators will subject to account suspension periods and or termination of their Sony car audio authorized dealer status.