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Glossary
Glossary of key terms related to piracy, its causes, impacts, and legal aspects. Perfect for those who want to better understand this phenomenon.
⚖️ Glossary of Legal Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lawsuit | Legal process initiated by one party against another to claim rights or compensation. |
| DMCA Takedown Notice | Formal request to remove copyrighted content from the internet under the U.S. DMCA law. |
| Content Blocking | Technique used to prevent access to illegal sites or content, often by court order. |
| Cease and Desist | Legal letter demanding the offending party to stop illegal or harmful activity. |
| Subpoena | Court order requiring a person to appear in court or provide documents. |
| Counter-Notice | Formal response opposing a takedown notice, claiming lawful use of content. |
| Copyright | Legal right protecting creative works from unauthorized use. |
| Copyright Strike | Penalty issued on platforms for copyright infringement, possibly leading to account suspension. |
| DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) | U.S. law protecting copyrights on the internet and establishing rules for content removal. |
| Unauthorized Distribution | Sharing or distributing copyrighted content without permission from the rights holder. |
| Enforcement | Actions taken by authorities to enforce copyright laws and fight piracy. |
| Fair Use | Legal exception allowing limited use of copyrighted material for specific purposes like criticism or education. |
| False Takedown Notice | False or misleading notice sent to remove legitimate content. |
| Criminal Liability | Legal responsibility that may lead to criminal penalties for copyright infringement. |
| Compensation | Monetary amount paid as reparation for damages caused by legal violations. |
| Injunction | Court order prohibiting a party from performing a specific action, such as continuing illegal distribution. |
| Investigation | Process of gathering evidence to identify and prove legal violations. |
| License | Legal permission to use, copy, or distribute protected content. |
| Notice | Formal warning sent to inform about an infringement or require action. |
| Penalty | Sanction imposed for law violation, which may include fines or imprisonment. |
| Piracy | Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of copyrighted content. |
| Civil Liability | Legal obligation to compensate damages caused to third parties in violation cases. |
| Rights Management System | Technology or process used to monitor and manage copyrights and content usage. |
| Account Suspension | Measure taken by platforms to temporarily block access of infringing users. |
| Take Down | Act of removing copyrighted material from the internet. |
| Court | Legal institution that adjudicates disputes and enforces laws. |
| Unauthorized Use | Use of protected content without legal permission. |
| Copyright Infringement | Act of using or distributing protected material without permission from the rights holder. |