Geo-restrictions are rules that limit access to certain online content based on your location. For example, a TV show might be available on Netflix in the US but not in Europe.
Using a VPN, you can connect to a server in the region where the content is available. This tricks the website into thinking you’re browsing from that location.
However, legality depends on what you’re accessing. Watching content not licensed in your country may violate terms of service but usually isn’t a criminal offense.
Other legal uses include:
- Accessing news blocked in your country
- Using home banking securely while abroad
- Playing games that launch earlier in other regions
The key is responsible use — avoid activities that break local laws or infringe copyrights.
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