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hi i made a proxy website at
but i wonder if its legal or shoul i put it down??

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A short practical note for context: a publicly available web proxy (as posted by ) is a technical tool that forwards other people’s web requests. That capability can be used legitimately, but it can also be used to circumvent filters, hide illegal activity, or redistribute copyrighted material without permission. A software recommendation (as posted by ) solves the technical side but does not remove legal, contractual, or abuse risks. (See a functional overview at Proxy server.)

Risk-reduction checklist operators commonly follow:

  • Confirm hosting/ISP terms of service and any reseller policies before offering public access.
  • Restrict access (authentication, IP allowlist, or invitation-only) instead of running an open anonymous proxy.
  • Apply request filtering and rate limits; block SMTP and other non-web ports commonly abused by spammers.
  • Keep concise logs for abuse handling and takedown requests, but retain data only as required by law and privacy rules (GDPR, etc.).
  • Publish an Acceptable Use Policy and an abuse/DMCA contact or designated agent if required in the operator’s jurisdiction.

Legal context summary: liability depends on local law, knowledge of infringement, and whether a statutory safe harbor applies (for example, the U.S. DMCA has conditions for online service providers). Operators facing uncertainty should review their provider contract and seek jurisdiction-specific legal advice. For background on legal frameworks, see Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

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plz reply, urgent!!

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Ok friends... i will surf & try... thanks

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