China News Service, January 11th (China News Finance reporter Wu Tao) Recently, "Youku changed member login rules" appeared on Weibo's hot search.

Some netizens said that the rights and interests of users have "shrunk" compared with before.

However, Youku said that the Youku VIP membership agreement has long been clearly stipulated.

  Is such a provision reasonable?

Screenshot of Youku Weibo.

Can one account only log in to one mobile phone?

  In response to the Youku account login problem that some users are concerned about, Youku recently responded that the Youku VIP agreement stipulates that a user account can log in to 3 devices at the same time, including: 1 App on the mobile phone, 1 App on the Pad, 3 on the TV, and a computer client. 1 terminal, 1 web terminal, 1 vehicle terminal, and 1 other terminal.

Youku VIP users can watch on 2 devices at the same time, and Kumeow VIP users can watch on 3 devices at the same time.

  This means that a Youku VIP member account can only log in to one mobile phone.

  Youku stated that such a regulation was made "to protect the security of user accounts, crack down on black and gray products, and take into account the usage habits of the vast majority of users."

  However, many netizens didn't buy it, and they "vomited" one after another, "A family of three is chasing dramas, do you need to open three members?" .”

How many mobile phones can be logged in with different platform accounts?

  The reporter inquired about multiple long-form video platforms and found that most online video service providers currently do not impose restrictions on users that "one member account can only log in to one mobile phone".

  The Tencent Video Series membership service agreement shows that the same account can be used on up to five devices. "Device" refers to terminal devices including but not limited to mobile phones, computers, tablets, web pages, and TVs. The same account at the same time Log in and use on up to two devices.

  The iQIYI VIP Membership Service Agreement stipulates that the maximum number of terminals that can be logged into the same VIP member account is 5, of which the sub-device limit is: 2 Apps on the mobile phone, 1 App on the Pad, 1 client on the computer, and a web page. 1 terminal, 2 TV terminals, 1 VR terminal, 1 vehicle terminal, and 1 smart home terminal.

  The Mango TV membership service agreement stipulates that the same account can be used on up to four devices ("device" refers to handheld mobile terminal devices including but not limited to computers, mobile phones, tablets, etc.), and two mobile terminals and computer terminals are supported at the same time. Online, two TVs are online at the same time, and the same account can be used on up to two devices at the same time.

  The Big Member Service Agreement at Station B does not limit the number of logged-in big member devices, but only stipulates that users are not allowed to sell, transfer, embezzle, or rent other user accounts to register big members or sell, transfer, embezzle, lend, or lease other user accounts. Membership can be enjoyed through VIP account and other means.

Is it reasonable to limit the number of logged-in devices?

  So, is there any legal basis for Youku to restrict the number of login devices for VIP member accounts?

  Zhao Zhanzhan, a lawyer at Beijing Yunjia Law Firm, told Zhongxin Finance and Economics that video websites restrict users’ VIP membership accounts through agreements and technical means, which is not in itself a violation.

Screenshot of Youku VIP membership service agreement.

  It is worth noting that the reporter found that both the Youku VIP Membership Service Agreement and the Kumiao Membership Service Agreement have been updated, and the latest versions of the two agreements will take effect on December 20, 2022.

  A source quoted Youku customer service as saying that the rule change time for "a Youku VIP member can only log in to one mobile phone" is December 20, 2022, due to "system updates."

  Zhao Zhanzhan pointed out that video websites generally stipulate in the user agreement that the rules formulated by the platform are also an integral part of the agreement. When the website makes changes to the platform rules or agreement content, it should notify by email, website formula, etc. If the user does not agree to the modification, then You should withdraw from using the platform service, and if you continue to use it, you will be deemed to agree to this change.

  However, there are also reports that the use of video accounts does have the problem of "black and gray production".

  According to a report by Beijing Daily, there are cases where aggregation platforms sell low-priced video accounts.

Some industry insiders also revealed that behind it, there are many organized individuals or groups who use group control mobile phones and other means to register accounts, purchase members in batches, and resell or dismantle them on third-party platforms.

  Some people in the industry believe that Youku's move may indeed limit the "black and gray production" of video accounts to a certain extent, but at the same time it will also affect the sharing of free accounts among users' relatives and friends.

  What do you think of it?

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