“You may not access or use the Visa Site in any way that could or is intended to damage or impair the Visa Site, or any server or network underlying the Visa Site, or interfere with anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site.”
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The prohibition covers not only intentional harm but any use that 'could' damage the site or its infrastructure, setting a low threshold for a violation.
Users are prohibited from any access or use that could damage or impair the site or its infrastructure, or that interferes with other users, regardless of intent.
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"You may not access or use the Visa Site in any way that could or is intended to damage or impair the Visa Site, or any server or network underlying the Visa Site, or interfere with anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site.Excerpt from Visa's Terms of Use
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The prohibition covers not only intentional harm but any use that 'could' damage the site or its infrastructure, setting a low threshold for a violation.
Users are prohibited from any access or use that could damage or impair the site or its infrastructure, or that interferes with other users, regardless of intent.
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