Is the developer legally responsible for the operation of the site or application he created?

Question

Law in IT

Does the developer bear legal responsibility for the operation of the site or application he created if this software product works in violation of the law? For example, a developer who works for hire creates functionality for an online casino, which is prohibited in our country, while making a website and an application to order, he himself is not the owner of this product.

Answer 1

The question is rather slippery, it is worth attracting a competent lawyer. On the one hand, online casinos are not banned everywhere, that is, the site is not a malicious program. On the other hand, if the site is intended for placement in the Russian Federation and you knew this in advance (that is, you knew that the law would be violated, but got to work) - they can attract you as an accomplice.

Answer 2

If this is not the creation, use and distribution of malicious programs (Article 273 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation), then no. Online casinos themselves are not prohibited, creating a product on the basis of which you can open an online casino is not the same as opening a casino, but again, if you know that the casino will work in Russia, then in a sense you are actually involved in illegal activities and may become an accomplice. There are many nuances here, for an accurate answer it is still better to consult a lawyer.

Answer 3

Whether the gunsmith is responsible for making the weapon. In a country where guns are banned, most likely yes.
Another question is whether he will leave his initials there, and how to find this gunsmith.

Answer 4

...an online casino that is banned in our country

Most likely, it is not casinos that are banned, but gambling - that is. with loot which.
And in general, what nafig responsibility! I was once called to testify as a witness (!) , for the fact that I made a website for an erotic salon. massage. This is what I imagine what kind of "locomotive" would go to jail to atone for his guilt, if everyone who was somehow connected with the site were involved as accomplices))) There are SEO specialists and a designer and content who were involved in both the coder and director... There won't be enough prisons for everyone!))