**Give avatars a legal status separate from the platforms they operate on?**
Developers and platforms could be held responsible for torts, criminal acts, and breaches of contract committed by avatars. They could be held vicariously liable for tortious acts committed by avatars controlled by employees, or possibly for criminal actions if they were in a position to prevent the crime. They may also face contractual and product liability claims related to the actions of avatars. There’s a risk of secondary infringement of intellectual property rights and intermediary liability for content created by avatars as well. To mitigate these risks, *measures could be taken like giving avatars a legal status separate from the platforms they operate on*, or establishing robust legal documentation like terms and conditions, privacy policies, and end-user licenses. As the law in this area is still evolving, legal consultation is advised for these entities.
https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/new-technology/1332958/meta-verdict-developers-liability-for-avatar-misdeeds