Vimeo-Download legal - we clarify
You should download Vimeo Videos, this may be legal, if the Uploader is the copyright or distribution rights, and the Download feature, agrees. But this is not always the case. The following facts describe roughly the legal situation:
- According to the provisions of Vimeo allows the Uploader Vimeo and the users, the Clips play, embed and download, for non-commercial purposes.
- Also according to the FAQs, is the Download of Vimeo Videos are generally not permitted.
- Among the Videos you will find the Button "Download", you can download the Clips in different quality.
- However, the Uploader may choose to make the Video available for Download. In this case, the Button is hidden and you are not allowed to download the Video.
- Note: According to German law (ยง 53 UrhG) is not allowed to reference copyrighted Material from obviously illegal source. A uniform case-law to Streaming platforms such as Vimeo does not exist, but you can assume in the current cinema-films or TV-series that the Download is prohibited.
- While it is unlikely that you will be prosecuted for infringement of the copyright law, the economic damage, for example during Download of a song, finally, is very low. Also, it is very difficult for the Download to prove. However, the Download is illegal, if the copyright owner has not consented in any way to this type of Distribution is added.
- It is with great probability to an illegal source, if the Uploader seems to be a well-known artist or publisher and, if the offered Material is available for purchase.
- Similar to Vimeo, it behaves also in other music and Video portals. The legal situation to Soundcloud and Youtube to explain how a practice tip.
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