United States Legislation

In the US copyright law is upheld by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act DMCA Although simply streaming watching without saving content might appear less hazardous than sharing it it could still be seen as a public display or even copying under certain understandings Internet providers frequently issue warnings or decrease speeds based on noticed activity related to unauthorized viewing websites Frequent violators might face service termination or in infrequent prominent instances legal action

The concentration usually stays on those who circulate pirated content however users reaching such content are functioning in a legally uncertain zone with possible though less frequent consequences

European Union Legislation

EU law specifically following the 2017 decision by the European Court of Justice CJEU adopts a stricter viewpoint This decision clarified that knowingly streaming copyrighted content from an unapproved source is a copyright violation This is true even if a lasting copy isnt created National laws within the EU differ in their application with some nations such as Germany being more forceful in pursuing individuals than others