TED Talks Usage Policy

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+At TED, our goal is to spread ideas. We encourage the TED community, non-profit organizations, bloggers, news media and the like to share TED Talks through social media and to embed individual talks in contextually relevant ways on non-commercial websites using embed code on TED.com Usage of TED Talks should follow the terms of our specific [Creative Commons license Attribution - NonCommercial - NonDerivative (BY-NC-ND)](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/) and the guidelines that are linked here, which may be updated from time to time. If you are a for-profit organization seeking to license TED Talks or if you'd like to create a TED-branded video offering, television series, original editorial program or other service offering, please read about how to partner with us here. If you need any further clarifications after reviewing the frequently asked questions below, please email us at [deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com).
 #### Are TED Talks copyrighted?
 Yes, they are. Creative Commons licensing doesn't replace copyright -- which remains undivided with TED Conferences LLC.
 #### What does the TED Creative Commons license allow?
 We make TED Talks available under the [Creative Commons license "Attribution - NonCommercial - NonDerivative"](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/) in order to allow non-commercial entities (like bloggers, educators and groups of friends) to use them freely and easily. Important restrictions apply, though, particularly for corporations. TED's Creative Commons BY-NC-ND license allows you to display TED Talks under the following conditions:
 - **Attribution (BY):** You must explicitly reference TED as the original source of the materials, and TED's logos within the videos and visuals as well as those of the TED Talks sponsors remain untouched and unedited.
+- **NonCommercial (NC):** You can't use TED Talks (or any parts of them) for commercial purposes. If you are a company wishing to create a TED branded content offering, you will require a Distribution Partner License Agreement with TED. Please contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Content Distribution, to explore the opportunity.
+- **NonCommercial (NC):** You can't use TED Talks (or any parts of them) for commercial purposes. If you are a company wishing to create a TED branded content offering, you will require a Distribution Partner License Agreement with TED. Please contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Global Distribution and Licensing, to explore the opportunity.
 - **NonDerivative (ND):** You cannot alter the videos in any way. This means you cannot edit, remix, cut, shorten, add overlays to them, or, well, alter them in any way.
 - These conditions can be modified only by explicit permission of TED Conferences LLC. The complete text of the license can be seen on the [Creative Commons (CC) license](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).
 #### Does the same go for TED-Ed?
+TED-Ed videos on [YouTube.com/TEDEducation](http://www.youtube.com/TEDEducation) are licensed under [YouTube's standard policy](http://www.youtube.com/yt/copyright/), not Creative Commons.
+TED-Ed videos on [YouTube.com/TEDEducation](http://www.youtube.com/TEDEducation) are made available under [YouTube's standard policy](http://www.youtube.com/yt/copyright/), not Creative Commons. However, if you wish to license TED-Ed videos, please contact Alex Hofmann ([alexhofmann@ted.com](mailto:alexhofmann@ted.com)), Associate Director of Global Distribution and Licensing.
 #### Can I repost or republish TED Talks on my site or blog?
+Yes, as long as you follow the guidelines below:
+Yes, as long as you meet the Creative Commons guidelines above and follow the guidelines below:
 - **Type of site/company:** Bloggers, news/information websites and nonprofits (by which we mean: registered 501(c)3 organizations in the United States, and the equivalent in all other countries), may make TED Talks available under a Creative Commons (CC) license, provided that they follow the rest of the guidelines on this page.
+- **Video player:** You must use the TED (or YouTube) embeddable player. This allows us to further our overall mission by tracking video usage. Scraping video from TED.com is not permitted.
+- **Video player:** You must use the TED embeddable player. This allows us to further our overall mission by tracking video usage. Scraping video from TED.com is not permitted.
 - **Attribution:** You must add a visible link back to TED.com
 - **Running talks in their entirety:** You may not edit TED Talks, or alter them in any way. This is essential for preserving the integrity of the speaker's ideas.
 #### Can I create a TED Talks service on my company's video platform?
+If one or more of the categories listed below characterizes your company's business, you will require a Distribution Partner License Agreement with TED. Please contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Content Distribution.
+If one or more of the categories listed below characterizes your company's business, you will require a Distribution Partner License Agreement with TED. Please learn more about how to [partner with us](https://ted.com/about/partner-with-us) and contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Global Distribution and Licensing.
+- **Internet Video Services** such as YouTube, Hulu, Yahoo!, Netflix, AOL, Dailymotion, iTunes, Amazon, Youku, BlipTV, etc.
+- **Cable, Satellite or Telecommunication Operators** such as Comcast, Time Warner, UPC, Telefonica, DirecTV, Sky, AT&T U-verse, Canal+, Korea Telecom, Star TV, Globosat, etc.
+- **Television Broadcasters** such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Al-Jazeera, BBC, NHK, RAI, Deutsche Welle, CCTV, TF-1, etc.
+- **Radio Broadcasters and Audio Services** such as NPR, BBC Radio, Clear Channel Communications, TuneIn, Audible, Spotify, etc.
+- **Specialized Cable/Satellite Channels** such as History Channel, Discovery Channel, Sci-Fi, HBO, etc.
+- **Home Entertainment Devices** such as XBox, Sony Playstation, Blu-ray, TiVo, etc.
+- **IPTV Services and Set Top Box Manufacturers** such as Roku, Boxee, Apple TV, Humax, etc.
+- **Mobile and Tablet Manufacturers** such as Samsung, LG, Nokia, Kindle, etc.
+- **Web Browser Applications and Stores** such as Opera Speed Dial, Mozilla Market Place, Internet Explorer, etc.
+- **Subscription-Based Educational Services** such as Films Media Group, Proquest, Safari Montage, English First, Wiley Publishing, etc.
+- **Other Commercial Entities** such as airlines (including inflight entertainment), hotels, restaurants, and retail locations.
+- **Internet Video Service**
+- **Cable, Satellite or Telecommunication Operator**
+- **Television or Radio Broadcaster**
+- **Audio Service**
+- **Specialized Cable/Satellite Channel**
+- **Home Entertainment Device**
+- **IPTV Service and Set Top Box Manufacturer**
+- **Mobile and Tablet Manufacturer**
+- **Web Browser Applications and Stores**
+- **Subscription-Based Educational Service**
+- **Corporate Education and Professional Development Provider**
+- **In-flight, Hospitality or Hotel Entertainment Provider**
+- **Other Commercial Entity**
 #### Can I project TED Talks to a group of people?
 Yes, as long as you comply with the terms of the Creative Commons license outlined above. For projecting TED Talks, we recommend downloading the high-def video podcast rather than projecting the streaming file from the web. In fact, we encourage you to find creative ways to share TED Talks with your friends, family, students, colleagues, and communities. (See: [Ways to get TED Talks](https://ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/ted-talks/ways-to-get-ted-talks).) If you're interested in throwing a TED-style event, learn more about [TEDx](https://ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/tedx-program).
 #### Can I show TED Talks during my conference?
 #### Can I translate TED Talks?
 Yes -- join our [Open Translation Project](https://ted.com/about/programs-initiatives/open-translation-project)! You may even find that the talk you're looking for is already translated into your language. If you have a Distribution Partner License Agreement with TED to exhibit TED Talks on your platform, your agreement will specify the use of subtitles provided by TED.
 #### May I use TED Talks on a television channel?
+If you are a public or private broadcaster or cable network and wish to create a television series based on TED Talks, you would require a Distribution Partner License Agreement. Please contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Content Distribution, to explore the opportunity.
+If you are a public or private broadcaster or cable network and wish to create a television series based on TED Talks, you would require a Distribution Partner License Agreement. Please contact Deron Triff ([deron@ted.com](mailto:deron@ted.com)), Director of Global Distribution and Licensing, to explore the opportunity.
 #### Can I use TED Talks in my documentary?
 Documentary filmmakers can use excerpts of TED Talks within their films, provided the speaker agrees to the use as well. TED must secure permission from each individual speaker for any use not produced by TED. In order for us to approach the speaker with the request, you must provide TED with a brief from the filmmaker on the intended use of the footage, the film's perspective/point of view, and distribution plan, as well as brief bios on the creative team (producer, director, etc.).
 If the speaker agrees, we will provide the filmmaker with footage in one of our standard formats: DVCPro NTSC, DVCPro PAL, DVCPro NTSC Anamorphic or DVCPro HD 1080i60. We do not deliver footage on tape. No licensing fees are charged, but the footage must be accompanied by an on-screen credit (generally a lower-third) referencing TED.com. We prefer the language "Full talk available at TED.com".