DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and is a system, which prevents users making illegal copies of video files. DRM is installed on certain iLoaded videos where the publisher has requested copy protection.
Unique license tokens are required to play DRM protected files. These are supplied in your iLoaded order email receipt.
DRM does allow you to make a set number of copies of a file so that you can view it on your computer and mobile device, for example, but may restrict you in some cases from "burning" a DVD of the video file.
How can I tell if my videos have DRM?
You can tell if your file has DRM installed when you add it to your shopping basket. DRM-encoded files have a padlock icon next to the File Type button.
iLoaded currently integrate DRM on some Windows Media and 3GP Mobile videos. All Quicktime files are free of DRM.
Whether our content has DRM or not it is all legally protected under copyright laws and must not be copied or shared in adherence with iLoaded's terms of use.
To make things simple the list below defines all DRM issues:
CATEGORY/LICENSOR | DRM | License Rules | TERRITORY |
Original Videos | No DRM | Standard Terms & Conditions. Available for: | Global |
Original Animation | No DRM | Standard Terms & Conditions. Available for: | Global |
Film Trailers | No DRM | Standard Terms & Conditions. Available for: | Global |
Karaoke Hits | No DRM | Standard Terms & Conditions. Available for: | Global |
Vidzone Indie Music | No DRM | Standard Terms & Conditions. Available for: | Global |
Sony BMG Records | DRM | Download to PC +4 Sideloads, no Burns Available for: | UK/Eire |
Paramount | DRM | Download to PC +4 Sideloads, no Burns Available for: | UK/Eire |
TBA - Film, Music, TV, & Games Co’s. |
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Where purchase price is zero the downloader is still referred to as a purchaser.
iLoaded will use the full extent of the law to prosecute illegal downloaders.
How do I use a DRM-protected file?
To play a DRM-protected WMV file on your PC computer (DRM is not yet supported by Microsoft on MACs), check that you have the the latest version of Windows Media Player installed on your PC and follow the following steps:
- Purchase your video and download it to your computer.
- Double-click the DRM-protected file to view in Windows Media Player on your computer.
- The first time you play the file, it will ask you for your email address and code token. This code token is included to your iLoaded order reference email.
- Enter your email address and the supplied token to obtain a licence to play the file.
If you wish to play a DRM-protected WMV file on a mobile phone, follow the following steps:
- Purchase your video and go to the Download page as you would usually.
- On the Download page, click the 'Get Licence Text' link.
- Select your country, enter your mobile phone number and click 'Request Licence'.
- Follow the steps above to licence the media before transferring it across.
Consult the Microsoft - Using Protected Files page for more information.
DCF files
A file with the extension DCF is a protected 3GP file which can only be played on your mobile / cell phone.