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Users bear responsibility for account activity they did not authorize, meaning unauthorized access or misuse by a third party using valid credentials still falls on the account holder.
You are held responsible for all activity through your account credentials—including activity you did not authorize—placing the risk of unauthorized use on you.
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You are responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your unique password and account information at all times.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of the password and account, and you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account identification.
Use another user's account or share your account with another person;
"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.Excerpt from Bluesky's Terms of Service
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Users bear responsibility for account activity they did not authorize, meaning unauthorized access or misuse by a third party using valid credentials still falls on the account holder.
You are held responsible for all activity through your account credentials—including activity you did not authorize—placing the risk of unauthorized use on you.
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