United States Rules

In the USA copyright rules are controlled by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Just watching (viewing without saving) content may seem safer than sharing it but it might still be seen as publicly showing or recreating it ISPs often send warnings or lower speeds if they find activity linked to unofficial video sites Those who keep breaking the rules might have their service stopped or face legal action in unusual cases

The main focus is usually on those who share illegal content but users who watch it are in a unclear legal area with possible but less common effects

European Union Rules