MediaMatrix (MM) is a new application to allow content ...



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Overview …………………. 2

Streaming vs Downloading …………………. 2

Client Supported Software …………………. 4

Logging In …………………. 5

Uploading Content …………………. 5

Metadata …………………. 7

Publishing Content …………………. 8

Link Types …………………. 9

Interface Types …………………. 10

RSS (Podcasting) …………………. 11

Proxy Access …………………. 12

Terms of Use …………………. 14

Copyright Tips …………………. 19

MediaMatrix at Texas A&M

MediaMatrix (MM) is an application to allow content creators at Texas A&M University to have more control over the distribution of their streaming or downloadable media content. The system is also designed to protect against copyright infringements and theft of intellectual property.

MediaMatrix is an interface enabling you to deliver your encoded audio or video to the Internet Media Services application servers. Now you can upload content to your personal library on our servers and publish these assets directly to individuals, groups, course sections and other audiences. Once your content is published, audiences can access your content in a variety of different ways including RSS subscription (Podcasting). Your account can be accessed at



…by using your Texas A&M University NetID. The interface options that are visible to you in MediaMatrix will change depending on whether or not you are a Content Manager or simply someone who needs to see content that has been published directly to you or your course. If the content is publicly available, no authentication is required for viewing, but may still be desired if the content is specific to a course. Publishing content to a specific user or course will allow quick access to the specific content you desire them to see upon logging in. This will be described in more detail later.

Streaming or Downloading… Can I use both?

MediaMatrix (MM) has a large degree of flexibility when it comes to delivering content to your audience. MM does not limit you to a few basic formats for delivery. We understand that different formats have different advantages in regards to meeting your delivery needs. The most popular formats used by MM are: MP4, Camtasia packages, Windows Media, Flash, RealMedia, Quicktime, MP3, XviD, DivX and others. We have the ability to add additional formats as they become available or are requested. You can make your content streaming capable, downloadable, or both.

Streaming has certain advantages:

1. You can better protect content from copyright violation.

2. Playback of content can begin instead of waiting to download the entire file.

3. You do not need to store the content locally.

Downloading has advantages too:

1. You do not have to be online to play your content.

2. You can transfer your content to other devices.

3. You can convert the content to other formats in many cases.

4. You can possibly choose different players to view the same content.

Not all formats are streaming capable with MM. Please note that if you have Third Party Copyright content, or want your clients to view content that is maintained by someone else who lists them as Third Party Copyright, you can ONLY STREAM the content. This is for your protection.

Below is a chart of the most popular formats on MM and the delivery capabilities of each:

| | |MP4 |Windows Media |Quicktime |MP3 |Flash |RealMedia |

|Downloadable |x |x |x |x |x |x |x |

Camtasia Flash Export: Camtasia Flash Exports are supported but can not be listed as 3rd party copyright and protected with a streaming protocol due to the nature of the export. If the content needs to be streamed for protection, you must choose a different export option when creating the video in Camtasia.

What is the best way to deliver content to my audience?

When encoding files for your audience, you have several things to consider when using MM.

Questions to ask:

1. Is my content Third Party Copyright?

2. Is my content Owner Copyright? (this means are you personally placing a copyright on the material)

3. Do I want my content to be used on portable devices and if so, what devices and am I worried about where my content may end up?

4. What type of machines or operating systems does my audience use?

Options to consider:

1. Third Party Copyright material (ex: BBC, Discovery, ABC News) MUST BE STREAMED.

2. If you are invoking a personal copyright restriction, you can choose to stream the files, make them downloadable, or both. You must be the creator of the content or have rights to say you are the creator or owner of the content. Streaming offers the most protection but it is up to you to decide as you are the assumed owner.

3. If you want your content to be used on a portable device the content will need to be downloaded by your audience. Some devices support multiple formats; others only support one or two formats. With MM you can host duplicated content in multiple formats so that different devices can be used.

4. Your audience will need the appropriate player to view the content you provide. Duplication of the content in various formats can account for all your audiences.

Below is a list of common client software and the support for each.

Real Media*

Client Support: Windows, OSX, Linux

Common File Extensions: rm, ra, rmvb, rv

Player: Real Media Player,

Windows Media

Client Support: Windows, OSX ( The Microsoft distributed player for Apple operating systems will stream only older Windows Media encoded content. Recent codec encoded files require you to download the content and play the content locally, therefore Windows Media, OSX, and 3rd party copyrighted content is not a workable combination. There does not seem to be continued development for a Microsoft Media player for OSX.)

Common File Extensions: asf, wmv, wma

Player: Windows Media Player

Quicktime

Client Support: Windows, OSX

Common File Extensions: mov, mp4, m4v (*.mov files MUST BE HINTED to have streaming ability)

Player: Quicktime Player (* mp4 and m4v stream via Adobe Flash Player)

Flash Video*

Client Support: Windows, OSX, Linux

Common File Extensions: flv, swf

Player: Adobe Flash Player

*commercially supported on the largest variety of operating systems

Logging into the MediaMatrix

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Figure 1

Students/Staff: NetID username; NetID Password

Content Administrator: NetID username; NetID Password

Local Accounts: Local Authentication is used on a case by case basis. IMS staff will instruct you accordingly if a local account is used.

Content Administrator (CA) accounts must be requested. All requests for CA accounts are reviewed first before granting access. All user IDs and passwords are case sensitive. Again, the site address is



Content Administrators (CA)

A content administrator has the ability to upload content and publish content to the intended.

Uploading Content

Log into MM and choose the Files view. (Figure 1 and 2)

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Here you will see a list of your files and folders you have previously uploaded along with the published status of each. Choose the Add File/Package button. (Figure 3)

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This will bring you to a screen that will allow you to browse and add a file. Select the Browse button. Locate your file, select it, then choose the Add button (Figure 4) to upload your file. If you are using a package type such as what Camtasia produces, change Single File to the appropriate package type.

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Once your file finishes uploading (it may take several minutes depending on the size and your connection speed), you will need to complete filling in the metadata so that your file can be published.

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Metadata

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| |The File Name should already be prefilled, however you can choose |

| |to change it if you wish. Make sure that you keep the extension |

| |the same if you change the name, otherwise your file may not play |

| |correctly. The Title is a key field that you users will see and |

| |draw on for information when choosing what to view. It is also |

| |used as a key search term. The Description will assist you in |

| |managing your assets as well as describing what the content |

| |contains to your audience. It too is useful in regards to |

| |searches. Content Type is used for statistical reasons. Please |

| |select the appropriate type so that we can use that information to|

| |better serve you. If an appropriate type is not listed, please |

| |write in an appropriate category in the Other box. Fill in the |

| |correct Copyright Type in regards to your asset. Keep in mind |

| |that Third Party Copyrighted material can only be streamed. This |

| |is for your protection and the copyright holder’s protection. If |

| |the asset is controlled by a Third Party (BBC, History Channel, |

| |Discover, etc.), type that information in the Third-Party-Owner |

| |box. If you have Additional Keywords that you would like your |

| |content searched by, type those in with each term separated by a |

| |comma. You do not have to add keywords that are already part of |

| |your Description or Title fields. Width and Height only appear if|

| |you have Administrative level access and are not required by you. |

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After the file finishes uploading, you can modify the details by using the Edit function.[pic] Using this function will also take you to the section to Publish your files to your intended audience.

Publishing Content

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At the bottom of the Edit File/Package screen (Figure 7), there is a section called Streaming Links. In the above example a link has already been created. You can create as many links as you need for the same file. For example, if you had content that was Third Party Copyright, and you had more more than one type of audience who needed to see that file, you could create a separate link for each audience. One audience might be your class section, and another audience might be a co-worker. Multiple copies of the same file are not needed, just two separate links. Your students will log into MM and see one link, and your coworker will see a separate link for them. This allows for more efficient use of disk space and allows you to manage your assets more effectively. To create a link, choose the Create Link button.

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The Publish File screen (Figure 8) will allow you to choose the Type (Figure 9) of publishing.

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Publicly Available

Anyone can search for and view the file. Authentication will not be required to search for or view the file. Multiple files can be published at the same time. You can email or web embed the resulting generated link and no authentication will be needed to view. The asset can be searched for using the MediaMatrix interface at . Third Party Copyright material can not be made Publicly Available. Files that are not Third Party Copyrighted can also be marked for download.

Published to User

In almost all cases you will choose a NetID specific user. You may choose a Local Account if you have created a Guest Account to use for audiences that do not have a NetID. Multiple files can be published at the same time. If the user authenticates by going to , this file will show up under the Published to my NetID tab in the users Home page. This type of link can be emailed out and authentication will be required. You can publish Public Domain, Owner Copyright, and Third Party Copyright labeled files in this manner. Files that are not Third Party Copyrighted can also be marked for download.

Published to course (SIMS)

With this option you can select granularly which campus, courses, and sections you want to publish a file to. Multiple files can be published at the same time. If the user authenticates by going to , this file will show up under the Published to my Courses tab in the users Home page. This type of link can be emailed out and authentication will be required. You can publish Public Domain, Owner Copyright, and Third Party Copyright labeled files in this manner. Files that are not Third Party Copyrighted can also be marked for download.

Note: Podcasting or RSS subscription requires you to mark the assets for download. Also, if the asset has been marked for download, selecting a published link will take you to a player interface and provide you with a secondary link to manually download the file. If the asset is not encoded in a stream supported type, only a download will be available. You also have the ability to mark the asset Download Only which will turn streaming functionality completely off for an asset even if it is encoded in a proper stream type.

Interface Type

The Interface section determines how you clients see the asset. In almost all cases, the Default type (Figure 10) is what should be selected.

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Default

When the asset is accessed, a player window (Figure 11) appears. This window contains the metadata you have entered for the asset. Also this window offers a direct access method for the asset type. This means that if the direct access link is selected, the default player for that asset type installed on the clients system will be launched. Also, if the asset is marked as downloadable, a link in the player window will display allowing the user to download the file if the choose to do so.

Promotional

There may be various types of promotional templates available to you specifically. Player windows can be modified with elements that you request. You may want a player window to incorporate elements of an existing web site for promotional or marketing goals. Changes such as these must be requested.

Embedded

The embedded interface template allows your web developer to incorporate video hosted on MediaMatrix into your own web site. This will give the impression of streaming video from your site.

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Published Link Expirations

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You can manually select the dates in which your streams/downloads will be available (Figure 12). Leaving these fields blank will make them available to your intended audience immediately. If you publish directly to a NetID without an End Date, that person will have access to the files until they are no longer with TAMU. If you publish to a course/section, those students affiliated with that course will have access until the course ends. You can leave the link active and the next time the course is up for enrollment, the new students taking the course will automatically get access when the course becomes active during that semester as long as the section or course number does not change.

[pic]RSS publishing/subscription (Podcasting)

MediaMatrix is unique in regards to its RSS publishing capability. Your audiences can subscribe to RSS feeds using any RSS capable browser or subscription tool. Subscribing to feeds allows your users to automatically download new assets as they become available while never visiting a host website. For web administrators, RSS subscriptions can allow for more dynamic content in regards to adding “feeds” or “channels” to your web sites.

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For assets to be allowed subscription rights, the files must be marked for download when creating the links. If the files are labeled Third Party Copyright, downloading will not be a selectable option. The example above (Figure 11) is using IE7 to subscribe to a MM feed. All individual assets in the MM system are available for RSS subscription. This is so you can have your audience subscribe to a single file where that single file changes over time. As a CA you can re-upload an asset without needing to recreate the link and your audience will automatically re-download with the new changes if their subscription tool is “intelligent” enough. The most common method though is to place your assets in a Folder and issue out the RSS link for that folder. Again, all assets beneath that folder will need to be marked for download. You can view the RSS link to issue out to your audience by selecting the RSS icon[pic] in the Files View. It will automatically bring up an RSS feed view to subscribe to (depending on your browser installed) Select the RSS URL to email out or deliver in another manner (Figure 12). For a single asset select the RSS icon next to that asset, for an entire folder, select the RSS icon next to that folder.

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Proxy Account Access

Proxy accounts are intended to allow multiple users management access to a single account, or to allow a single user to maintain multiple accounts. Common usage includes departmental accounts, or professors working with their IT department to facilitate recording, and digitization.

Uploading and managing to a proxy account works the same as in a content manager account, but you must first assume the identity of the account you desire to manage. In order to do so, click the accounts tab, then click on the desired account found within the accounts page (Figure 13).

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After you locate the account that you wish to access, please click on the username for that account (Figure 14). If you are accessing a local account, then the name should be in plain English, while NetID accounts will look like a long string of numbers and letters. In order to identify the correct NetID account, please refer to the name and e-mail of the user account you wish to access, these will be located to the right of the username.

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After locating and clicking on the desired username, you will need to locate and click on the “view files” link (Figure 15). This link will send you to the standard file management interface for the selected account, and you should now be able to carry out the operations previously covered in the manual.

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End User License Agreement for use of MediaMatrix

Terms of Use

Your Acceptance

BY USING AND/OR VISITING THIS WEBSITE (collectively, including all Content available through the mediamatrix.tamu.edu domain name, the "MediaMatrix Website", or "Website"), YOU SIGNIFY YOUR ASSENT TO BOTH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (the "Terms of Service") AND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF Internet Media Services, division of the Office of the Vice President for Research of Texas A&M University (TAMU) PRIVACY NOTICE, WHICH ARE PUBLISHED AT , AND WHICH ARE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. If you do not agree to any of these terms, then please do not use the MediaMatrix Website.

MediaMatrix Website

These Terms of Service apply to all users of the MediaMatrix Website, including users who are also contributors of video content, information, and other materials or services on the Website. The MediaMatrix Website may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by the Office of the Vice President for Research which will now be referred to as OVPR or TAMU OVPR. OVPR has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, OVPR will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you expressly relieve OVPR and TAMU from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the MediaMatrix Website and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit.

Website Access

MediaMatrix hereby grants you permission to use the Website as set forth in this Terms of Service, provided that: (i) your use of the Website as permitted is solely for , TAMU educational noncommercial use, TAMU affiliated continuing education purposes with OVPR permission, specific K-12 lower education purposes with OVPR permission, TAMU marketing with OVPR permission, TAMU student contributions which contribute to campus or student life experience; (ii) you will not copy or distribute any part of the Website in any medium without OVPR prior written authorization; (iii) you will not attempt to alter or modify any part of the Website other than as may be reasonably necessary to use the Website for its intended purpose with permission from OVPR; (iv) you understand that all content may be monitored and or removed at OVPR and TAMU’s discretion for ANY reason; and (v) you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service.

In order to access some features of the Website, you will have to create an account or an account will be created for you based on request. You may never use another's account without permission. When creating your account or providing information so that an account can be created for you, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify OVPR Internet Media Services immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account. Although the OVPR will not be liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may be liable for the losses of OVPR Internet Media Services or others due to such unauthorized use.

You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders," "offline readers," etc., that accesses the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the OVPR Internet Media Services MediaMatrix servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a convention on-line web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, OVPR grants the operators of TAMU and public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. OVPR reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Website, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Website for any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the Website with respect to their User Submissions.

Intellectual Property Rights

The content on the MediaMatrix Website, except all User Submissions (as defined below), including without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like ("Content") and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein ("Marks"), are owned by or licensed to Texas A&M University OVPR, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under United States and foreign laws and international conventions. Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners. OVPR reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Website and the Content. You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of User Submissions of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial purposes. If you download or print or reproduce a copy of the Content for personal use, you must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained therein. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security related features of the MediaMatrix Website or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the MediaMatrix Website or the Content therein.

User Submissions

The MediaMatrix Website may now or in the future permit the submission of videos or other documents and communications submitted by you and other users ("User Submissions") and the hosting, sharing, and/or publishing of such User Submissions. You understand that whether or not such User Submissions are published, MediaMatrix does not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any submissions. You agree that the MediaMatrix system is not to be used for personal private collections and you understand that none of your content is considered private or protected to be accessed solely by you.

You shall be solely responsible for your own User Submissions and the consequences of posting or publishing them. In connection with User Submissions, you affirm, represent, and/or warrant that: (i) you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize OVPR to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any and all User Submissions to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service; and (ii) you have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in the User Submission to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of the User Submissions in the manner contemplated by the Website and these Terms of Service. For clarity, you retain all of your ownership rights in your User Submissions. However, by submitting the User Submissions to MediaMatrix, you hereby grant TAMU OVPR a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicenseable and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform the User Submissions in connection with the MediaMatrix Website and MediaMatrix's (and its successor's) business, including without limitation for promoting and redistributing part or all of the MediaMatrix Website (and derivative works thereof) in any media formats and through any media channels.

In connection with User Submissions, you further agree that you will not: (i) submit material that is copyrighted, protected by trade secret or otherwise subject to third party proprietary rights, including privacy and publicity rights, unless you are the owner of such rights or have permission from their rightful owner to post the material and to grant TAMU OVPR all of the license rights granted herein; (ii) publish falsehoods or misrepresentations that could damage TAMU OVPR or any third party; (iii) submit material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, libelous, threatening, pornographic, harassing, hateful, racially or ethnically offensive, or encourages conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, violate any law, or is otherwise inappropriate; (iv) post advertisements or solicitations of business: (v) impersonate another person. TAMU OVPR does not endorse any User Submission or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein, and TAMU OVPR expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with User Submissions. TAMU OVPR explicitly forbids the DOWNLOADING of third party copyright material to other users and/or resources unless written authorization from the copyright owner permitting this exact use is provided. TAMU OVPR does not permit copyright infringing activities and infringement of intellectual property rights on its Website, and TAMU OVPR will remove all Content and User Submissions if properly notified that such Content or User Submission infringes on another's intellectual property rights. TAMU OVPR reserves the right to remove Content and User Submissions without prior notice. TAMU OVPR will also terminate a User's access to its Website, if they are determined to be a repeat infringer. A repeat infringer is a User who has been notified of infringing activity more than twice and/or has had a User Submission removed from the Website more than twice. TAMU OVPR also reserves the right to decide whether Content or a User Submission is appropriate and complies with these Terms of Service for violations other than copyright infringement and violations of intellectual property law, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscene or defamatory material, or excessive length. TAMU OVPR may remove such User Submissions and/or terminate a User's access for uploading such material in violation of these Terms of Service at any time, without prior notice and at its sole discretion.

In particular, if you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any User Submission or other content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification to TAMU OVPR which will comply with rulings regarding and pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):

A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;

Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;

Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail;

A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

The MediaMatrix system designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is:

Aaron Brender, 1112 TAMU, Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-1112, email: a-brender@tamu.edu, telephone: 9798459785.

For clarity, only DMCA notices should go to the Copyright Agent; any other feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications should be directed to MediaMatrix customer service through the online support system within the MediaMatrix system website . You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with all of the requirements of this Section 5(D), your DMCA notice may not be valid.

You understand that when using the MediaMatrix Website, you may be exposed to User Submissions from a variety of sources, and that TAMU OVPR is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to such User Submissions. You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to User Submissions that are inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against TAMU OVPR with respect thereto, and agree to indemnify and hold MediaMatrix, its Owners/Operators, affiliates, and/or licensors, harmless to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all matters related to your use of the site.

MediaMatrix permits you to link to materials on the Website for educational, non-commercial purposes only unless given written permission. In addition, the MediaMatrix system provides an "Embeddable Player" feature, which you may incorporate into your own educational, non-commercial websites for use in accessing the materials on the Website, provided that you include a prominent link back to the MediaMatrix website on the pages containing the Embeddable Player. TAMU OVPR reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the MediaMatrix Website at any time.

Warranty Disclaimer

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Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL TAMU OVPR, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE MEDIAMATRIX WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

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The Website is controlled and offered by TAMU OVPR from its facilities in the United States of America. TAMU OVPR makes no representations that the MediaMatrix Website is appropriate or available for use in other locations other than TAMU campuses abroad or in other locations throughout the United States of America. Those who access or use the MediaMatrix Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless TAMU OVPR, its parent institution, officers, directors, employees and agents affiliated with the MediaMatrix system or their employers, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the MediaMatrix Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the MediaMatrix Website.

Ability to Accept Terms of Service

As a content contributor, you affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or a student of Texas A&M, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service.

Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by TAMU OVPR without restriction.

General

You agree that: (i) the MediaMatrix Website shall be deemed solely based in Texas at Texas A&M University; and (ii) the MediaMatrix Website shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over TAMU OVPR, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than Texas. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Texas, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and TAMU OVPR that arises in whole or in part from the MediaMatrix Website shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in Texas. These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice at and any other legal notices published by TAMU OVPR on the MediaMatrix Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and TAMU OVPR concerning the MediaMatrix Website. If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and TAMU OVPR’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. TAMU OVPR reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes. Your use of the MediaMatrix Website following any amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. YOU AND TAMU OVPR AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE MEDIAMATRIX WEBSITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.

Copyright Tips

We've been receiving a lot of questions from members about what makes a video copyright infringing and ineligible for upload on MediaMatrix. Making publicly available (the world can view) copyrighted content for streaming or downloading is a violation of our system guidelines. Here are some guidelines to help you determine whether your video is eligible or whether it infringes someone else's copyright.

As a general matter, we at Internet Media Services respect the rights of artists and creators, and hope you will work with us to keep our community a creative, legal and positive experience for everyone, including artists and creators.

How to Make Sure Your Video Does Not Infringe Someone Else's Copyrights:

If it is original material created by you, you are the owner. If it's all yours, you never have to worry about the copyright—you own it! Make sure to follow the other guidelines in the terms of use, too.

Commercial Content Is Copyrighted

The MediaMatrix system provides the capability to stream content to your intended audience securely. If you are using third party copyright material you MUST comply with the following:

COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS MUST BE STREAMED TO PROTECT THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER.

COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS MUST BE STREAMED TO A SPECIFIC LIMITED AUDIENCE FOR A SPECIFIC LIMITED TIME.

ALLOWING DOWNLOADING OF THIRD PARTY COPYRIGHT MATERIAL WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER IS A VIOLATION OF THE USE OF THE SYSTEM.

MAKING THIRD PARTY COPYRIGHT MATERIAL PUBLICLY AVAILABLE VIA STREAMING WITHOUT REQUIRING AUTHENTICATION AND ALSO WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER IS ALSO A VIOLATION OF THE USE OF THE SYSTEM.

We also ask that you attempt to obtain permission from the copyright owner and submit it to us in writing as well as keeping a copy for yourself. We are not a legal agent and will not act as one or a go between. The most common reason we take down videos for copyright infringement is that they are direct copies of copyrighted content and the owners of the copyrighted content have alerted us that their content is being downloaded without their permission. Once we become aware of an unauthorized use, we will remove the asset promptly. That is the law.

Some examples of copyrighted content (although not all) are:

Television shows which include sitcoms, sports broadcasts, news broadcasts, comedy shows, cartoons, dramas, cable TV, pay-per-view and on-demand TV, music videos, such as the ones you might find on music video channels, videos of live concerts, even if you captured the video yourself...

-Even if you took the video yourself, the performer controls the right to use his/her image in a video, the songwriter owns the rights to the song being performed, and sometimes the venue prohibits filming without permission, so this video is likely to infringe somebody else's rights.-

...movies and movie trailers, commercials, slide shows that include photos or images owned by somebody else.

A Few Guiding Principles

It doesn't matter how long or short the clip is, or exactly how it got to MediaMatrix. If you taped it off cable, videotaped your TV screen, or downloaded it from some other website, it is still copyrighted, and requires the copyright owner's permission to distribute.

It doesn't matter whether or not you give credit to the owner/author/songwriter—it is still copyrighted.

It doesn't matter that you are not selling the video for money—it is still copyrighted.

It doesn't matter whether or not the video contains a copyright notice—it is still copyrighted.

It doesn't matter whether other similar videos appear on our site—it is still copyrighted.

It doesn't matter if you created a video made of short clips of copyrighted content—even though you edited it together, the content is still copyrighted.

Using Some Copyrighted Content in Your Videos

While videos that are direct copies of someone else's content are clear copyright violations, there are certain very limited circumstances in which the use of very short clips of a copyrighted video or song may be legal even without permission. This is known as the "fair use" principle of copyright law.

To determine whether a particular use of a short clip of a copyrighted video or song qualifies as a "fair use," you need to analyze and weigh four factors that are outlined in the U.S. copyright statute. Unfortunately, the weighing of these four factors is often quite subjective and complex, and for this reason, it's often difficult to determine whether a particular use is a "fair use." If the copyright owner disagrees with your interpretation of fair use, the copyright owner may chose to resolve the dispute in court. If it turns out that your use is not a fair use, then you are infringing the copyrights of the owner and you may be liable for monetary damages.

If you would like to learn more about the principle of fair use, below are a few links to websites that discuss it. Please remember, however, that your decision about whether and how to exercise your fair use rights is solely yours, and we at Internet Media Services bear no responsibility for your decision.

Fair Use Links on the Web









DISCLAIMER: WE ARE NOT YOUR LEGAL REPRESENTATION, AND THE INFORMATION WE PRESENT HERE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. WE PRESENT THIS INFORMATION FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

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