Being dumb doesn't prevent laws from existing (we all know those "funny US law stuff" in the realms of "no kissing toy camels on the cheek (but the mouths are okay)".

Also, since this is somewhat untouched territory, don't be so sure that you'll get a judge who is as well-versed in web scarping and infrastructure as you, or shares your opinions on the subject. (And given that precedents are so important in US laws, you better hope someone else before you didn't get such a judge.)