Disney+ started getting strict about password sharing in Canada last year, and now it’s expanding the restriction to the US. According to The Verge, the streaming service has been sending out emails to its subscribers in the country, notifying them about a change in its terms of service. Its service agreement now states that users may not share their passwords outside of their household “unless otherwise permitted by [their] service tier,” suggesting the arrival of new subscription options in the future.

The Verge says Disney+ told subscribers that they can analyze the use of their account to “determine compliance,” though it didn’t elaborate on how its methods work exactly. “We’re adding limitations on sharing your account outside of your household, and explaining how we may assess your compliance with these limitations,” Disney+ reportedly wrote in its email. In its Service Agreement, the service describes “household” as “the collection of devices associated with [subscribers’] primary personal residence that are used by the individuals who reside therein.” The rule already applies to new subscribers, but old ones have until March 14 to feel its effects.

  • InfiniteGlitch@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    10 months ago

    Was no surprise that other platforms would follow Netflix with not allowing sharing passwords.

    What does surprise me is that people actually pay their own subscription for these platforms. Netflix had a win in profit/revenue. I’m surprised that these people did not go for the Piracy method even though, they complain about:

    • Price increases
    • Not allowed to share password/ account
    • Content not available on said platform and having to go to others platforms
    • Cancellation of shows after one or two seasons
      • nvvp@discuss.tchncs.de
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        10 months ago

        $140 a year, sure. That’s just Netflix or Disney Plus though. If you want all of the services these days you’re up to $140 a month.

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          10 months ago

          While I’ve cut back because of the abundance of services, the always increasing prices, and the cutting of content, I still don’t get this comparison. Most people don’t get all the services the same way most people didn’t get every cable package available. I’ve never had more than 5 at once and 1 was because it was included with my internet service and another because it was included in my Prime subscription. I really only ever consciously had 3 services and I’m down to two now because fuck Netflix.

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          10 months ago

          That’s what we used to pay for cable/satellite TV before we switched to Netflix+YouTube a few years ago.