Netflix Not Permitted on College Network

Summary

Due to restrictions implemented in Netflix's terms of service, the college actively blocks Netflix content to avoid violation of policy.

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Overview

Netflix is not permitted on the College network

Issue

Unfortunately, the Netflix Terms of Service specifically allows viewing only for personal, non-commercial use only and can't be used for public use or in the classroom.

If you would like to view the Terms of Use for Netflix it is located at: https://help.netflix.com/en/legal/termsofuse

Just for your reference it states:

"The Netflix service and any content viewed through our service are for your personal and non-commercial use only. During your Netflix membership, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, license to access the Netflix service and view Netflix content through the service. Except for the foregoing limited license, no right, title or interest shall be transferred to you. You agree not to use the service for public performances."

There are also several websites on the Internet that debate the subject as well including
http://www.library.unt.edu/news/may-one-stream-netflix-video-class-use which states:

"But, when one signs a license agreement, he or she often gives away certain freedoms, such as copyright exceptions. The Netflix user agreement overtly conveys “the Software is only for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for use in the operation of a business or service bureau, for profit or for the benefit or any other person or entity.” Most copyright attorneys comprehend the phrase “for your own personal… use” as giving away your statutory exceptions to use section 110(1) and even section 107 (fair use). Thus, when one signs a licensing agreement with Netflix, he or she in essence is agreeing to only stream videos in the privacy of his or her own home. Educational entities willingly give away such freedoms often when they sign licensing agreements with various vendors."

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Article ID: 1540
Created
Thu 11/2/23 3:47 PM
Modified
Thu 2/8/24 1:21 PM