The limitation of access to streaming video content after a specific number of views is a strategy employed to encourage user engagement through premium subscriptions or to comply with licensing agreements. For example, a platform might restrict free access to video playback after the user has viewed three videos, prompting them to subscribe for unlimited access.
This restriction is a business model designed to convert casual viewers into paying subscribers, thereby generating revenue for the content providers and the platform. It can also serve to control distribution and ensure compliance with copyright regulations, especially in scenarios where content licenses are contingent upon limiting the number of free views.