Service Provider Liability
/ˈsɜːrvɪs prəˈvaɪdər laɪəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal responsibility of a service provider for damages or losses arising from the provision or failure of their services.
The court examined the service provider liability in the breach of contract case.
- (n.) Liability of an internet or telecommunications service provider for illegal content hosted or transmitted via their platform, subject to statutory immunities.
Service provider liability under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act limits their responsibility for user-generated content.
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- service provider liability
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Commentary
Service provider liability varies significantly by jurisdiction and the type of service, often influenced by statutory frameworks such as safe harbor provisions.
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.