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> Failing open would make the DRM useless if you could trick the client into thinking the contract was expired.

That's the DRM's problem to solve. Paying customers shouldn't have their stuff stolen because someone else might be a non-paying customer.




Really, I think it falls on the company that chose to license DRM in the first place. Unfortunately, there’s nothing compelling vendors legally speaking that I’m aware of, but there damn well should be. I also think unavailability due to DRM downtime or issues should have ramifications, as well.




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