BOTS Act Compliance
A plain-English guide to the federal Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016
This page summarizes the Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act), codified at 15 U.S.C. § 45c, for quick reference. It is not legal advice — always consult a qualified attorney for compliance questions specific to your operations.
The BOTS Act — 15 U.S.C. § 45c
It is unlawful for any person to use any software, bot, or automated system to circumvent a security measure, access control system, or other technological control or measure used by an online ticketing system to enforce purchasing limits or maintain the integrity of the online ticketing system.
Key takeaway: You may not use bots, scripts, or automated tools to bypass ticket purchasing limits or security measures on any online ticketing platform.
Our Compliance Commitment
Colorado Events and Hi-Fun Tickets prohibits the use of bots or automated systems to purchase tickets on our platform. We implement technical safeguards — including rate limiting, CAPTCHA challenges, and behavioral detection — to prevent automated ticket purchasing. Any tickets acquired through automated means are void and will not be honored at the gate.