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Association for Television on Demand meaning

What does Association for Television on Demand mean?
Association for Television On Demand (ATVOD): In practice, this describes the former UK body that co‑regulated video‑on‑demand services (on‑demand programme services, ODPS) alongside ofcom. Designated by Ofcom under Part 4A of the Communications Act 2003 (as amended by the Audiovisual Media Services Regulations 2009 and 2010), ATVOD operated until 31 December 2015, when Ofcom assumed sole responsibility and ATVOD closed. ATVOD set and enforced statutory ODPS rules and issued non‑binding guidance covering harmful or offensive material, protection of under‑18s, sponsorship and product placement, access control and complaints handling. Today, ODPS providers must comply with Ofcom’s ODPS Rules and associated guidance under Part 4A (as further amended, including by the 2020 Regulations). The term now appears mainly in legacy contracts, compliance policies and due diligence. Where agreements require compliance with “ATVOD Rules” or notification to ATVOD, read this as the current Ofcom ODPS regime and update drafting accordingly. Usage is consistent across England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It has no application in Ireland, where on‑demand services are regulated by Coimisiún na Meán under the Broadcasting Act 2009 (as amended).
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PRACTICE NOTES
Glossary of UK Film and Television Legal and Regulatory Terms: A–B

For other frequently used film and TV terms, see the following: Film and TV glossary C–D Film and TV glossary E–H Film and TV glossary I–L Film and TV glossary M–P Film and TV glossary R–S Film and TV glossary T–W Abandonment When a commissioning producer acquires takeover rights and, then or later, at any time, decides in their sole and absolute discretion that completing the film is not financially viable, they may, by notice in writing, delivered to the film production company itself, formally declare the production of the film abandoned and thereby bring the film’s production to a formal end. Acquisition agreements These agreements are intended for use in circumstances where a company obtains from the film’s owner rights across multiple separate media for a specified territory. See: Acquisition agreement—film—rights in a number of separate media for a designated territory—owner of film: Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents [58]. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ...

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PRACTICE NOTES
UK film and TV law glossary: T–W—copyright term, VOD/TVOD, format rights, underlying works, unit photographer engagement, wireless telegraphy

For additional frequently used film and TV terms, see: Film and TV glossary A–B, Film and TV glossary C–D, Film and TV glossary E–H, Film and TV glossary I–L, Film and TV glossary M–P, Film and TV glossary R–S. Term Directive The EU Term Directive, Directive 2006/116/EC (codified), sought to harmonise national durations of protection for copyright works, which were typically set at the life of the author plus 70 years. In the UK, it was brought into effect by the Duration of Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 1995, SI 1995/3297. As EU‑derived domestic legislation, those Regulations form part of assimilated law and continue to have effect in the UK—see Practice Note: Assimilated law. See also: The Term Directive: Laddie, Prescott & Vitoria: The Modern Law of Copyright [10.11]–[10.15]...

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