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It's more simple: They infringe on the IP by way of violating the ToS. If you violate ToS and the company suffers financial harm, they usually can (usually) sue
by jstummbillig 3mo ago
It's more simple: They infringe on the IP by way of violating the ToS. If you violate ToS and the company suffers financial harm, they usually can (usually) sue you in civil court for damages.
- ForHackernews 3mo agoYou can't violate ToS you never agreed to. If I use pirate Claude through a third-party reseller, I have entered no agreement with Anthropic.
- nonethewiser 3mo agoApi key? I guess you could steal them but thats a whole other issue.
- Maxatar 3mo agoViolating terms of service and violating IP rights are two independent violations. Neither implies the other.
- anon373839 3mo agoThat’s not what “IP” means. You’re describing breach of contract.
- nextaccountic 3mo agoTerms of service are separate from intellectual property