* Directory listings from web servers (the classic “Index of / …” pages) * Forum posts or blog articles that claim to host the movie * Legal streaming or purchase options that appear further down the page
A: Technically a VPN masks your IP, but it does not make the activity legal. Copyright law focuses on the act of copying/distributing, not on anonymity. index of sarkar 2005 link
A: Only if the content is clearly marked as public domain, Creative Commons, or the site owner has provided explicit permission. Otherwise, it is presumed copyrighted. * Directory listings from web servers (the classic