### Question
How is the "access software provider" defined?


### Answer
The term **access software provider** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 230* as follows -

> a provider of software (including client or server software), or enabling tools that do any one or more of the following:


(A) filter, screen, allow, or disallow content

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 230*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part I-Common Carrier Regulation**

