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This provision defines the authorized scope of access to the Netflix service by establishing household-based usage boundaries. It creates an operational framework distinguishing between permitted household sharing and unauthorized external access, which structures the commercial use model underlying the service.
Users may share the service with household members under the terms as written, but are restricted from providing access to individuals residing outside the household absent a subscription plan that explicitly permits such access. Non-compliance with these usage boundaries constitutes a violation of the service agreement.
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The End User Services are only for your personal use. You must not, and must not allow others to: Use the End User Services for a commercial or business purpose or in any way other than your own personal purposes;
The Services are provided to individuals for their personal, noncommercial use only. Companies, commercial establishments, associations and other groups may not purchase or use the Services.
You agree not to post, upload, publish, submit or transmit any content that: (i) infringes, misappropriates or violates a third party's patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, moral rights or other intellectual property rights, or rights of publicity or privacy; (ii) violates, or encourages any ...
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"The Netflix service and any content accessed through the service are for your personal and non-commercial use only and may not be shared with individuals beyond your household unless otherwise allowed by your subscription plan.— Excerpt from Netflix's Netflix Account and Content Policies
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This provision defines the authorized scope of access to the Netflix service by establishing household-based usage boundaries. It creates an operational framework distinguishing between permitted household sharing and unauthorized external access, which structures the commercial use model underlying the service.
Users may share the service with household members under the terms as written, but are restricted from providing access to individuals residing outside the household absent a subscription plan that explicitly permits such access. Non-compliance with these usage boundaries constitutes a violation of the service agreement.
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