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The actual bill [0] modifies Tennessee Code 39-14-104 [1] (reproduced in the bill at "Under present law") in order to include "entertainment services" as a subs
by lotharbot 15y ago
The actual bill [0] modifies Tennessee Code 39-14-104 [1] (reproduced in the bill at "Under present law") in order to include "entertainment services" as a subset of "services".
Note that the bill does not make it illegal to share your password. It only makes it illegal to "avoid payment" or give services to "another not entitled" to them. Netflix TOS allow you to have up to six devices associated with your account, and to run simultaneous streams up to the number of discs in your plan [2] within your household [3]. This usage remains legal under the bill.
[0] http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billinfo/BillSummaryArchive.aspx?BillNumber=SB1659&ga=107 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billinfo/BillSummaryArchive....
[1] http://www.michie.com/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=tncode http://www.michie.com/tennessee/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn... and navigate to 39 then 14 then 104.
[2] http://www.netflix.com/FAQ?p_faqid=2902 http://www.netflix.com/FAQ?p_faqid=2902
[3] http://www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse#instant http://www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse#instant
- _delirium 15y agoIt's interesting that the law seems to conspicuously exclude from its definition of "services" any services provided to businesses. So, for example, it is not a criminal offense in TN if a client stiffs me on a contract programming or webdesign gig--- that remains a mere contract dispute. I can pursue it (if I wish) by bringing a civil suit, but the public prosecutor is not going to haul DeadbeatClientCorp into criminal court for stealing my services. Not sure why a Netflix TOS violation should be treated differently.
- lotharbot 15y agoI'm not seeing where services delivered to businesses are exempted. Tennessee Code 39-14-127 (a)(2) is pretty explicit about being stiffed for services.