BOTS Act Legal Interpretation
The BOTS Act (Better Online Ticket Sales Act) legal interpretation in the music industry primarily concerns its application to live event ticketing. Enacted in 2016, the act prohibits the use of bots and other technological means to circumvent ticket purchase limits and security measures, aiming to prevent unfair ticket scalping practices and ensure equitable consumer access to event tickets¹.
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Jul 29, 2025
BOTS Act Legal Interpretation
The BOTS Act (Better Online Ticket Sales Act) legal interpretation in the music industry primarily concerns its application to live event ticketing. Enacted in 2016, the act prohibits the use of bots and other technological means to circumvent ticket purchase limits and security measures, aiming to prevent unfair ticket scalping practices and ensure equitable consumer access to event tickets¹.
Sources
Updated:
Jul 29, 2025
BOTS Act Legal Interpretation
The BOTS Act (Better Online Ticket Sales Act) legal interpretation in the music industry primarily concerns its application to live event ticketing. Enacted in 2016, the act prohibits the use of bots and other technological means to circumvent ticket purchase limits and security measures, aiming to prevent unfair ticket scalping practices and ensure equitable consumer access to event tickets¹.
Sources
Updated:
Jul 29, 2025
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