What is good faith?

Good faith refers to an honest, sincere and loyal attitude that people must maintain when carrying out legal acts, contracts or negotiations. It is an ethical and legal principle that promotes trust and equity in the relationships between the parties involved.

For example, during a beta version of an online game, a player discovers a bug that gives them an unfair advantage. Instead of taking advantage of the bug, the player reports it to the development company, abiding by the terms and conditions. Acting in good faith in this case is essential to maintain the integrity of the testing process and avoid potential legal implications for bug abuse.

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