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>>I mention this context because it's unlikely you would be able to get out of being sued by saying "Well maybe it was my roommate LOL" Why not? It's illegal
by onetimemanytime 8y ago
>>I mention this context because it's unlikely you would be able to get out of being sued by saying "Well maybe it was my roommate LOL"
Why not? It's illegal to download a movie and they have to prove what person did it. Roommate, father, sister...neighbor.
- masonic 8y agoThis is a civil suit, not a criminal case.
- Dylan16807 8y agoA civil suit still requires 51% Multiple users will cut that percentage up pretty quickly.
- jdc 8y agoDisclaimer: IANAL To clarify, the plaintiff does have to prove it was the defendant that wronged them, but instead the standard of proof being "beyond a reasonable doubt" it's something like on "the balance of probabilities."
- onetimemanytime 8y agounless the law says "it's your internet connection and you're responsible for what happens" I doubt it matters that much. Standard of proof is much lower but still have to prove that x most likely downloaded the movie.
- anticensor 8y ago> unless the law says "it's your internet connection and you're responsible for what happens" Most subscription contracts have a clause to that effect.
- delecti 8y agoThat's a contract with the provider. I'm responsible to Comcast if my connection is used to download 17 TB of data on a metered subscription, even if I was hacked. That contract doesn't leave me responsible for anything except between me and Comcast.