You Don’t Actually Own That Movie You Just “Bought.” A New Class Action Lawsuit
16 days ago
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- Online purchases of movies and TV shows grant a limited-time license, not ownership, which can be revoked if rights are lost.
- A class action lawsuit accuses Amazon of misleading consumers by using the term 'buy' for digital content that can disappear from libraries.
- The issue gained attention when gamers lost access to 'The Crew' after Ubisoft shut down servers, sparking the 'Stop Killing Games' movement.
- Physical media like DVDs are regaining popularity due to their permanence compared to digital licenses.
- Amazon defends its use of 'buy' by claiming consumers understand it refers to a license, not perpetual ownership.
- A new California law requires clear disclosure when a purchase is actually a revocable license, making the lawsuit against Amazon more viable.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for violations of unfair competition, false advertising, and consumer protection laws.