The Napster case,which involved the online sharing of copyrighted music,illustrates how the principle of "substantial noninfringing use" and _____ principles apply to peer-to-peer networks.

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The principle of "substantial noninfringing use" applies to determine whether a technology or platform is capable of noninfringing uses in addition to infringing uses. In the Napster case, the court found that while Napster had some noninfringing uses, such as sampling music, the platform was largely used for infringing activities. The case also established the principle of vicarious infringement liability, where a platform could be held liable for the infringing actions of its users if it knew or had the ability to control those actions.

The Napster Case,which Involved the Online Sharing of Copyrighted Music,illustrates