United States Legislation

In the U S copyright regulations are managed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act DMCA Just streaming watching without saving might seem less dangerous than sharing it but it could still be seen as publicly showing or even remaking it under some interpretations Internet providers often send warnings or slow down speeds based on activity found related to unauthorized viewing sites Those who break the rules repeatedly could have their service cut off or in rare important cases face legal action

The main focus is usually on those who spread illegal content but users who access it are in a questionable legal area