Video-On-Demand definition

Video-On-Demand or “VOD” means a programming system for transmission and retransmission of a single motion picture or programme (or series of related programs) delivered by means of a telecommunications or other technical system from a digital storage devise or presented in any form that permits Exhibition of such motion picture or programs in a non-linear form at the discretion of the viewer.
Video-On-Demand means a delivery of a single Program or a specified group of Programs for which (i) each such individual Program is generally uninterrupted by Commercial Advertising Messages; (ii) recipients are charged a separate fee for each such single Program or specified group of Programs; and (iii) a recipient is able, at his or her discretion, to select the time for commencement of exhibition of such individual Program or specified group of Programs. In the event a delivery qualifies as both Video-on-Demand and a Pay Television Transmission, then for purposes of this Agreement, such delivery shall be deemed Video-on-Demand.
Video-On-Demand means a de- livery of a single program or a speci- fied group of programs for which:

Examples of Video-On-Demand in a sentence

  • Licensee shall have the right to exploit the Video-On-Demand rights using VCR Functionality.

  • Licensee shall have the right to exploit the Subscription Video-On-Demand rights using VCR Functionality.

  • Please note that retail devices that use CableCARDsmay not be able to access our advanced interactive digital cable services, such as Video-On-Demand, Pay-Per-View, the programming guide, and other interactive services.

  • If Licensor or any other SPE Entity allows any Other Provider to exploit an Included Program on a Pay-Per-View or Video-On-Demand basis involving bonus materials, director commentary and/or chaptering functionality (collectively, “Enhanced Features”) during a time period that overlaps with such Included Program’s applicable License Period hereunder, then Licensor shall notify Licensee thereof in writing and of any directly related terms and conditions.

  • If Licensor subsequently makes such program available to any Other Provider for Pay-Per-View or Video-On-Demand exhibition in the Territory during the Term, then it shall also make such program available to Licensee hereunder.


More Definitions of Video-On-Demand

Video-On-Demand or “VOD” shall mean the delivery (which in the case of Licensee’s rights hereunder shall be point-to-point delivery) of a single program to a viewer in response to the request of a viewer (a) for which the viewer pays a per-transaction fee solely for the privilege of viewing each separate exhibition of such program over a limited viewing period (which in the case of Licensee hereunder shall not exceed the Viewing Period) or multiple exhibitions of such program, each commencing during such limited viewing period (which in the case of Licensee hereunder shall not exceed the Viewing Period), which fee is unaffected in any way by the purchase of other programs, products or services, but not referring to any fee in the nature of an equipment rental or purchase fee; and (b) the exhibition start time of which is at a time specified by the viewer in its discretion. With respect to Licensee’s rights hereunder, neither the fact that a single program may be delivered so that it is coincidentally received by more than one viewer nor Licensee’s distribution or transmission of Included Programs utilizing approved “peer-to-peer” file sharing technology shall render such delivery to be other than “point-to-point” (“peer-to-peer” file sharing technology shall be deemed approved if the “peer-to-peer” network used for such purpose (x) is at all times a closed delivery system controlled by Licensee, and (y) does not import or protect content from untrusted sources). “Video-On-Demand” shall not include operating on a subscription basis (including, without limitation, so-called “subscription video-on-demand”) or a negative option basis (i.e., a fee arrangement whereby a consumer is charged alone, or in any combination, a service charge, a separate video-on-demand charge or other charge but is entitled to a reduction or series of reductions thereto on a program-by program basis if such consumer affirmatively elects not to receive or have available for reception such program), nor shall “Video-On-Demand” include, without limitation, pay-per-view, so-called electronic sell through, Home Theater, manufacture-on-demand or retail location-based download on demand (e.
Video-On-Demand or “VOD” shall mean the point to point delivery of a single program to a viewer in response to the request of a viewer (i) for which the viewer pays a per-transaction fee solely for the privilege of viewing each separate exhibition of such program (or multiple exhibitions, during a period not to exceed 48 hours), which fee is unaffected in any way by the purchase of other programs, products or services; (ii) the exhibition start time of which is at a time specified by the viewer in its discretion and (iii) which is susceptible of and intended for viewing by such viewer simultaneously with the delivery of such program. “Video-On-Demand” shall not include operating on a subscription basis (including, without limitation, so-called “subscription video-on-demand”), a negative option basis (i.e., a fee arrangement whereby a consumer is charged alone, or in any combination, a service charge, a separate video-on-demand charge or other charge but is entitled to a reduction or series of reductions thereto on a program-by program basis if such consumer affirmatively elects not to receive or have available for reception such program), pay-per-view, advertising-supported video-on-demand, electronic downloading on a rental or sell-through basis, DHE, in-store digital download, manufacture-on-demand, premium pay television, basic television or free broadcast television exhibition.
Video-On-Demand means delivery and exhibition of a program to a consumer (i) for which such consumer pays a single per-consumer transaction fee (the “VOD Charge”) for the privilege of viewing one or more exhibitions of such program, (ii) the exhibition start times of which are specified by such consumer and (iii) where such exhibition is susceptible of and intended for viewing by such consumer on a viewing device. “Video-On-Demand” shall not include making programs available for other than Personal Use (e.g., over hotel systems), or distribution on a free, ad-supported, or subscription basis, or Pay-Per-View, Free-On-Demand or so-called electronic sell through, but shall not preclude DVR Functionality.
Video-On-Demand or “VOD” shall mean the point to point delivery of a single program to a viewer in response to the request of a viewer (i) for which the viewer pays a per- transaction fee solely for the privilege of viewing each separate exhibition of such program during its VOD Viewing Period (or multiple exhibitions, each commencing during its VOD Viewing Period), which fee is unaffected in any way by the purchase of other programs, products or services; and (ii) the exhibition start time of which is at a time specified by the viewer in its discretion. For the avoidance of doubt, a single Video-On-Demand exhibition that commences during a VOD Included Program’s VOD Viewing Period may play-off for the uninterrupted duration of such VOD Included Program. “Video-On-Demand” shall not include operating on a subscription basis (including, without limitation, so-called “subscription video-on-demand”), nor shall “Video-On-Demand” include pay-per-view, DHE, premium pay television, basic television or free broadcast television exhibition.
Video-On-Demand means a service by which programmes are digitally encoded and are made available to the public, and, if ordered by the consumer, transmitted electronically from the service operator’s video server for reception direct to devices enabled to receive the broadcast through use of a decoding device with no permanent copy of the programme being made by the consumer or a central server on behalf of the consumer (for the purposes of this definition only “permanent” shall mean no longer than 30 days);
Video-On-Demand means and includes, without limitation, the transmission of a Funded Qualifying Project through any method now known or hereafter devised, including, without limitation, broadcast television signal, whether analog or digital, or via satellite, cable, telephone wire, fiberoptics, cyberspace, Internet or other computerized or digital technology, on-line transmission, every sort of electronic transmission or any and all other delivery systems, to a television receiver, computer monitor or other comparable display, whereby the consumer can select the Funded Qualifying Project from a central library and whereby the consumer determines the starting time of the Funded Qualifying Project.
Video-On-Demand shall not include operating on a subscription basis (including, without limitation, so-called “subscription video-on-demand”) or a negative option basis (i.e., a fee arrangement whereby a consumer is charged alone, or in any combination, a service charge, a separate video-on-demand charge or other charge but is entitled to a reduction or series of reductions thereto on a program-by program basis if such consumer affirmatively elects not to receive or have available for reception such program), nor shall “Video-On-Demand” include, without limitation, pay-per-view, so-called electronic sell through, Home Theater, manufacture-on-demand or retail location-based download on demand (e.