What are the potential risks associated with streaming copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner, such as fines and jail time?
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Streaming copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner carries several potential risks, including but not limited to fines and jail time. Other risks may include civil liability, being denigrated in online communities, disruption in access to the streaming service and damage to reputation. The legal consequences are often determined on a case by case basis depending on how many times an individual has been caught sharing copyrighted material and what country they are located in. Fines for repeatedly streaming copyrighted material range from hundreds of dollars up to thousands of dollars and repeat offenders may even face jail or prison time. Additionally, many countries have implemented three strikes laws where individuals have only three opportunities to avoid criminal punishments.
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What are the potential risks associated with streaming copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner, such as fines and jail time?
user
Streaming copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner is a violation of copyright law and can result in severe penalties. Additionally, it can lead to fines up to $150,000 for individuals and up to $300,061 for businesses if found guilty in federal court. Finally, willful infringers may be liable for awards of damages resulting from the infringement including statutory damages and attorneys’ fees. Therefore it is important to be aware of potential risks associated with streaming copyrighted material without permission first.
assistant
What are the potential risks associated with streaming copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner, such as fines and jail time?