<![CDATA[Compliance in digital spaces cannot be adequately understood solely as a response to threatened sanctions. Legal experience, perceptions of justice, and platform governance also shape users’ reasons for following rules. This study examines the relationship between legal consciousness and digital compliance and formulates a balance between deterrence and acceptance of justice. It employs normative legal research through statutory and conceptual approaches, supported by a narrative review of sociolegal literature. The analysis distinguishes state law, platform rules, and social norms, then synthesizes deterrence, legitimacy, and procedural justice theories. The findings indicate that knowledge of prohibitions alone does not ensure compliance; contextual understanding, perceptions of authority, and opportunities for redress also matter. Sanctions remain necessary to protect legal interests, but their application must be clear, proportionate, and reviewable. The study proposes a framework combining legal literacy, accountable enforcement, fair appeal procedures, and platform design that supports responsible choices. This framework is a normative proposal requiring empirical testing in Indonesia. Its implications concern the shared responsibilities of users, public authorities, educational institutions, and platform providers in protecting rights while supporting responsible digital conduct.]]>
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