FANS of Amazon's streaming service have been warned of a snag that affects millions of customers.

The tech giant is facing scrutiny over purchases of digital content on its platform.

Many viewers will likely assume that if they click the option to "buy" a digital film via Amazon, they will own it indefinitely.

But a case currently going through US courts suggests this isn't really how it works.

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that a proposed class action lawsuit alleges Amazon misleads customers around this.

Instead of purchasing the film itself , what customers are actually buying is a licence to watch.

This licence can be revoked at any time , the Hollywood Reporter reported.

It isn't the first time that Amazon has come under fire over these claims.

The streaming giant

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