Using the US iTunes Store Outside the US

[faintedlife]

I'm studying abroad in Western Europe for the first six months of 2007 and I have one quick question. Can U.S. users of the store access, purchase, and download content from the U.S. iTunes Store while outside of the country? The account is still grounded in the U.S.

 

[WildCowboy]

Yes.

 

[adamyoshida]

Yes.

So, hypothetically, if I were to acquire a US mailing address and a disposable US credit card, I could buy stuff from the iTunes store while in Canada? (I live ten minutes from the border).

 

[WildCowboy]

So, hypothetically, if I were to acquire a US mailing address and a disposable US credit card, I could buy stuff from the iTunes store while in Canada? (I live ten minutes from the border).

Hypothetically, yes, but it is a violation of the terms of service for the store.

Technically, the original poster's situation would also be in violation of the terms of service, but I'd think Apple would be very lenient with someone who actually who is only temporarily abroad and is trying to access their home country's store through an account they have there. Someone in the situation you propose would have less of a leg to stand on, as you don't have a legitimate presence in the US.

Here are the terms for the US store. The relevant section:

10. Territory. The Service is currently available only in the United States, and is not available in any other location. You agree not to use or attempt to use the Service from outside of the available territory, and that Apple may use technologies to verify your compliance.