While this case is not binding precedent (Italy follows civil law), it is a great case that other courts can look to in evaluating the liability of chapters or other volunteers (who are not involved in the creation of the content in question) sued for their alleged responsibility over content.

It is worth noting (as I did in the blog post), however, that every individual is legally responsible for his or her actions both online and off. For your own protection, you should exercise caution and avoid contributing any content to the Wikimedia projects that may result in criminal or civil liability under the laws of the United States or any country that may claim jurisdiction over you. For more information, please see our Terms of Use <https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use> and Legal Policies <http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_and_Community_Advocacy/Legal_Policies#Responsibility_for_Edits_and_Contributions>. Best, Michelle On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Federico Leva (Nemo) wrote: Does this help chapters and other volunteers sued for their alleged (potential) responsibility over the content? Of course I'm thinking of the 20 millions € trial against Frieda on behalf of WMIT. Nemo -- Michelle Paulson Legal Counsel Wikimedia Foundation 149 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 mpaulson(a)wikimedia.org <mailto:mpaulson@wikimedia.org> 415.839.6885 ext. 6608 (Office) 415.882.0495 (Fax) NOTICE: /This message might have confidential or legally privileged information in it. If you have received this message by accident, please delete it and let us know about the mistake. For legal reasons, I may only serve as an attorney for the Wikimedia Foundation. This means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer for community members, volunteers, or staff members in their personal**capacity./