Activity Quote by David Boies
“Napster's only alleged liability is for contributory or vicarious infringement. So when Napster's users engage in noncommercial sharing of music, is that activity copyright infringement? No.”
About This Quote
Source Legal Brief: Napster Litigation, 2000
Noncommercial sharing among users does not constitute infringement under contributory liability.
In simple terms: Sharing music for free isn’t illegal.
Understand legal limits.
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When to use this quote
- personal listening
- educational use
- research
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Questions to Reflect On
- Is all noncommercial sharing legal?
- How do platforms affect liability?
Legal interpretations vary by jurisdiction.