United States Law

In the U S copyright law is managed by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act DMCA Just watching content without saving it might seem safer than sharing it but it could still be seen as publicly showing or even copying it Internet providers often send warnings or slow down connections if they detect activity linked to unofficial streaming sites People who repeatedly break the rules might have their services cut off or face legal action in rare major cases

The main focus is usually on those who share illegal content but people who watch it are in a legal middle ground with possible but less common consequences