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If a user posts illegal content on a service hosted by an entity, who is liable?

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Suppose a user posts problematic content on a service hosted by an entity (a hobbyist or a small business). The content is stored in databases provided by the entity. This entity may be storing these directly or using another service to store this content.

This service is similar to Google Drive. But the user cannot store more than 1-2 files and these files cannot be shared via a public url.Also, data stored on the servers are removed periodically.

Who is considered liable, in this case? The user who posts the content, the entity who provided the server? Or a 3rd party who actually stores this data on their cloud databases, rented by the entity?

Do DMCA safe harbors apply here if this prohibited content isn't copyright-related?


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