Is taking the position of permissibility regarding duplicated programs and series without the owners' permission considered following dispensations for a layperson? And what is the criterion for following dispensations?

If the statements of scholars differ for a layperson, it is said that he should follow the stricter opinion for precaution and to clear himself of responsibility. It is also said that he may adopt any of the opinions as long as he does not intend to seek out dispensations, and taking a dispensation is permissible when needed, without constantly seeking out dispensations. If a person is doubtful about an issue and is not reassured by a particular opinion, it is not permissible to act upon it. If the rulings on issues are not clear and one does not intend to seek out dispensations, and his heart is reassured by permissibility, then there is no harm in that.