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Placing full liability for unauthorized account access on the user — with no reciprocal obligation on Bluesky regarding security standards — means victims of account hacking bear all consequences, including for content posted by bad actors using their credentials.
Bluesky's terms require users to resolve most disputes through binding arbitration and waive participation in class actions, which limits the practical legal options available if something goes wrong with your account or content. The $100 monetary liability cap means Bluesky's financial exposure to users is extremely limited for most claims. You can opt out of the Discover Feed via your account settings, and EU/EEA users can challenge moderation decisions through certified DSA dispute settlement bodies.
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"You are responsible for any use of Bluesky made through your valid login credentials, including any communications or actions taken through your Account, whether or not you authorized it. Each time your credentials are used, we will presume you authorized the activity, and we are not required to verify the source of access. [...] You alone are responsible for protecting the security and confidentiality of your Account. In no event shall we be liable for any loss, theft or fraudulent use of your Account.— Excerpt from Bluesky's Bluesky Terms of Service
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Placing full liability for unauthorized account access on the user — with no reciprocal obligation on Bluesky regarding security standards — means victims of account hacking bear all consequences, including for content posted by bad actors using their credentials.
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