ACE Secures French Ruling Against Password-Selling Platform Spliiit
The Paris Judicial Court ruled against Spliiit, a subscription-sharing platform, for facilitating unauthorized resale of access to streaming services like Apple TV+, Disney+, and Netflix. The court found Spliiit breached contractual terms by connecting subscribers with third parties for commercial exploitation of subscriptions. This ruling supports the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment's efforts to protect content and reduce unauthorized streaming access.
Key Takeaways
- Spliiit was found in breach of contractual terms for connecting subscribers with third parties for commercial exploitation of streaming subscriptions.
- The ruling specifically addressed the resale of access to services including Apple TV+, Disney+, and Netflix.
- ACE clarified the case targeted commercial exploitation of credentials, not familial password sharing.
- The court determined Spliiit misled consumers by claiming its service was compliant with copyright and platform terms.
Why It Matters
This French court ruling establishes a clear legal precedent against commercial subscription-sharing services, differentiating them from familial password sharing. It provides a legal framework for streaming providers to combat unauthorized account access that extends beyond individual users to organized platforms. The decision strengthens ACE's ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property and reduce piracy, aligning with the industry's push for stricter credential management and the monetization of subscriber accounts. Moving forward, observers should watch for similar legal challenges against other subscription-sharing platforms, particularly if this ruling encourages broader enforcement actions across additional European jurisdictions.
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