IEEE.tv Terms of Use

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The following Terms of Use, in connection with the IEEE Terms and Conditions, Copyright Policy, and Privacy Policy govern your use of IEEE.tv. These Terms of Use should be read prior to your use of IEEE.tv. Use of IEEE.tv constitutes acceptance of the Terms of Use.

These Terms of Use may be modified by IEEE at any time, without notice, at IEEE’s sole discretion.


1. General

a. IEEE.tv is provided by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated (“IEEE”) a New York not-for-profit organization with headquarters at 3 Park Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, New York, 10016.

b. Definitions

  • An “Authorized User” is a person no younger than 18 years of age that has registered for an account with IEEE.tv.
  • “Content” refers to any information uploaded to IEEE.tv by an Authorized User including, but not limited to, any original material to which the Authorized User may be the copyright holder that is authored or shared by an Authorized User in IEEE.tv such as a video, comment, or feedback.

2. License

a. In accordance with the Terms of Use, IEEE grants Authorized Users a non-exclusive, personal, non-transferable license to use IEEE.tv in accordance with the policies and procedures of IEEE.

b. When you use IEEE.tv, we may collect data to make IEEE products and services work for you. This can include:

  • Things you search for
  • Ads you view
  • Your location
  • Device information
  • Cookie data

IEEE.tv adheres to the IEEE Privacy Policy regarding the use and sharing of your personal information.

c. Authorized User agrees and understands that:

  • IEEE.tv may only be used in a manner consistent with the Terms of Use;
  • User credentials and access to IEEE.tv is unique to the Authorized User’s account. Sharing of either is prohibited;
  • Authorized User may not remove or alter the copyright, or other intellectual property, notice of either IEEE or any rights holder;
  • Disassembling, decompiling, reverse engineering, or creating a derivative work based on IEEE.tv, in whole or in part, is prohibited.

d. Except as provided in the Terms of Use, Authorized User understands and agrees that IEEE is the owner of IEEE.tv and all associated intellectual property. Authorized User shall have no right to use any such IEEE intellectual property unless as specified herein.

e. In connection with the rights granted to Authorized User under the Terms of Use, Authorized User grants to IEEE a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and make derivative works of any Content. Authorized User, to the extent possible, also grants to IEEE rights necessary to give effect to the Terms of Use with respect to Content. Authorized User understands that IEEE’s rights to use Content may exist beyond any point where the Authorized User deletes the Content.

f. Authorized User understands that IEEE.tv is made available at the discretion of IEEE. IEEE reserves the right to change, suspend, or terminate IEEE.tv at any point and for any reason.



4. Misuse

a. IEEE reserves the right to suspend or cancel an Authorized User account, at the sole discretion of IEEE, for any of the following reasons:

  • Misrepresentation of information by an Authorized User;
  • Violation of intellectual property rights;
  • For the protection of IEEE.tv from any threat perceived by IEEE;
  • If the Authorized User violates the Terms of Use;
  • Violation of any IEEE Policies (PDF, 636 KB);
  • Engaging in conduct that is illegal, inappropriate, profane, obscene, defamatory, inflammatory, or unethical;
  • Use of IEEE.tv to facilitate unauthorized public sharing of Content;
  • Engaging in electioneering;
  • Engaging in conduct that is intended to harm any other person in any way;
  • Attempting to compromise the Authorized User account or privacy of another Authorized User;
  • Failing to take reasonable efforts to protect an Authorized User account;
  • Use of IEEE.tv to conduct any technology based harm including, but not limited to, distribution of viruses, spyware, adware, malware, unauthorized extraction of data, interruption or disruption of networks or accounts connected to IEEE.tv, or spam;
  • In the event IEEE decides to suspend or terminate IEEE.tv.

b. Should an Authorized User be found to be in violation of the Terms of Use, IEEE, at its sole discretion may take any of the following action(s) as it deems necessary:

  • Termination of Authorized User’s IEEE.tv account;
  • Suspension of Authorized User’s account;
  • Termination or suspension of access to certain portions of IEEE.tv;
  • Removal of Content;
  • Issuance of a notification of violation;
  • Proceedings before the IEEE Ethics and Member Conduct Committee;
  • Disclosure of Authorized User’s identity to law enforcement or third parties in connection with legal action;
  • Legal action;
  • Any other action available to protect IEEE, its members, volunteers, employees, agents, subsidiary organizations, etc.

c.In the event an Authorized User believes their account has been compromised in any way Authorized User should contact supportcenter@ieee.org immediately. IEEE reserves the right to suspend or terminate Authorized User’s account at its own discretion as a result of the investigation IEEE may conduct.


5. Survival

If any provision or provisions of the IEEE.tv Terms of Use become or are found to be invalid, illegal, unenforceable, or in conflict with the laws of any jurisdiction the remaining provisions of the IEEE.tv Terms of Use shall be deemed to remain in effect to the maximum extent possible.


6. Third Parties

a. IEEE.tv may present links to third party websites and services. Authorized Users understand and agree that IEEE is not responsible for, nor does it have any control over, the content made available at any such links.

b. Nothing in the Terms of Use is intended to modify or relieve Authorized Users from any obligation, duty, or responsibility created under any third party agreements including but not limited to licensing agreements, terms of service, and privacy policies.

C. Authorized User represents and warrants that they have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to the Content prior to uploading it to IEEE.tv. For the avoidance of doubt, this includes, but is not limited to, all necessary privacy and publicity releases of any individual contained in Content.


7. Disclaimer

IEEE.tv IS PROVIDED TO LICENSEE “AS IS” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS.” IEEE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION: (A) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (B) ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY, ACCURACY, CURRENCY OR COMPLETENESS OF IEEE.tv , OR THAT AUTHORIZED USER’S USE OF THE LICENSED PRODUCTS WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, FREE FROM OTHER FAILURES OR WILL MEET AUTHORIZED USER’S REQUIREMENTS; (C) THE WARRANTIES OF TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. AUTHORIZED USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE CONTENTS OF IEEE.tv ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE; (D) ANY CONDUCT, CONNECTION, OR COMMUNICATION CREATED AS A RESULT OF INTERACTION WITH OTHER AUTHORIZED USERS.


8. Limitation of Liability

a. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT POSSIBLE, AUTHORIZED USER ASSUMES ALL LIABILITY FOR USE OF IEEE.tv. IN NO EVENT SHALL IEEE BE LIABLE TO THE AUTHORIZED USER FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TYPE OR MANNER OF COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS OR FINANCIAL LOSS OCCASIONED BY OR RESULTING FROM ANY USE OF IEEE.tv.

b. IEEE UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR, AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM, ANY DEFECTS OR FAILURES IN ANY COMMUNICATIONS LINES, THE INTERNET OR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, AUTHORIZED USER’S COMPUTER HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE, OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OR DEVICE USED TO ACCESS IEEE.tv OR TO AUTHENTICATE ANY USER AS AN AUTHORIZED USER. AUTHORIZED USER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT IEEE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF ANY INFORMATION OR DATA CONTAINED IN IEEE.tv AND IEEE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR DATA UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

c. To the extent IEEE.tv contains any third party information, products, or services IEEE expressly disclaims any ownership, liability, or responsibility for the presentation or use of all such content.


9. Indemnification

Authorized User agrees to indemnify and hold IEEE harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of IEEE.tv, including, but not limited to, breaches of their warranties or representations and the infringement of intellectual property rights.


10. Severability

If any provision of the Terms of Use shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, then such provision shall be construed, limited, modified or, if necessary, severed to the extent necessary to eliminate its unenforceability. Such provision shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity or unenforceability only, without in any way affecting the remaining parts of the Terms of Use.


11. Venue

The Terms of Use are an agreement made under the laws of the State of New York. Authorized User understands and agrees that the State of New York shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolving all disputes.


12. Contact

Comments and questions regarding IEEE.tv can be addressed to supportcenter@ieee.org.