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is Firefox Add-on legal to use in the U.S.?

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for example, flash video downloader, if i use this add-on download flash video from a web is it legal or Illegal? thanks

for example, flash video downloader, if i use this add-on download flash video from a web is it legal or Illegal? thanks

Gekose oplossing

That depends upon how and where you use it. For the most part, most websites have Terms of Service (TOS) that allow users to view the websites audio / video files online but not to save or distribute those files. So technically add-ons like that are used for illegal purposes - it's considered "file sharing". Read the TOS for the websites that you use, and let your conscientious be your guide as to what's right or wrong.

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the-edmeister
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Gekose oplossing

That depends upon how and where you use it. For the most part, most websites have Terms of Service (TOS) that allow users to view the websites audio / video files online but not to save or distribute those files. So technically add-ons like that are used for illegal purposes - it's considered "file sharing". Read the TOS for the websites that you use, and let your conscientious be your guide as to what's right or wrong.