Core Viewpoint - iMoutai has issued a statement condemning the sale of software that claims to enhance the purchasing success rate on its platform, emphasizing the need to maintain fair market order and protect consumer rights [1][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - iMoutai has identified merchants selling "purchase assist" software, which disrupts market order and may violate multiple laws, including the Civil Code and Cybersecurity Law of China [3]. - The company has collected evidence of these violations and reserves the right to take legal action against the responsible parties to uphold market order and consumer rights [3]. - iMoutai has established a multi-layered risk prevention system and has intercepted 426 million abnormal activities since January 1, 2026, ensuring no bulk irregular transactions occur on its platform [3]. Group 2: Market Context - The sale of software, such as "Storm Sniffer," which claims to allow users to purchase products before they officially go on sale, has created a gray market [4][12]. - Prices for these software packages range from 5.99 to 30 yuan, with some listings showing over 50 sales and positive reviews from users [5][8]. - The launch of the 2026 vintage Moutai at an official price of 1499 yuan has led to increased demand, with the market price for the product rising to approximately 1600 yuan per bottle as of January 29 [13].