Content Liability
/ˈkɒntɛnt laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility for unlawful, defamatory, or infringing material included or published in content one controls or distributes.
The website faced content liability after users posted illegal material without moderation.
- (n.) Obligation to address and remedy harmful or infringing content hosted or transmitted by an intermediary under specific statutes or regulations.
The platform invoked safe harbor provisions to limit its content liability for third-party posts.
Forms
- content liability
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Commentary
Content liability often depends on jurisdictional laws and the degree of control or knowledge over the content; intermediaries seeking to limit such liability typically rely on safe harbor rules or notice-and-takedown procedures.
This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.