Copy Protection, Privacy, and the TiVo Service
78automatically detects program line-up changes for your cable/satellite
provider and adjusts recording times so you don't have to worry about
the details; (d) TiVo Suggestions - TiVo can be programmed to suggest
and auto-record programs that may match your interests; and (e)
Parental Controls - lock channels or set ratings limits based on content.
Each of these features is part of the “TiVo service.” The “TiVo service”
means these features and any additional features and functionality of the
TiVo DVR that TiVo may, at its discretion and from time to time, offer.
3.1 Online Scheduling Feature. The TiVo service enables you to
schedule recordings on any TiVo DVR with the Series2™ logo (“TiVo
Series2 DVR”) using the Internet. The terms and conditions governing
the use of the Online Scheduling feature are contained in the TiVo
Website Terms and Conditions, available at www.tivo.com/webpolicy.
Please note that when you activate a TiVo service subscription, the
Online Scheduling feature is always turned on. The Online Scheduling
feature cannot be turned off unless this Agreement is terminated. This
means that if you purchase your network-enabled TiVo DVR with
Product Lifetime Service from another individual, the seller will be able
to schedule recordings to the TiVo DVR until you contact TiVo and
have the TiVo service subscription for the TiVo DVR transferred to
your own account.
3.2 Graphical Elements. From time to time, your TiVo DVR may cause
graphics and/or text to be superimposed over commercial
advertisements or present you with other advertising viewing options.
For example, graphic “tags” may permit you to press the Thumbs Up
button to (i) schedule a recording of an advertised program; (ii) view
special video clips or other information about the advertised product or
service; and/or (iii) perform some other action. Any such tags are
placed on top of the commercial advertisements by TiVo or its licensees
on behalf of the advertiser and not at the direction of any other party.
3.3 Network-Enabled TiVo Service Features (includes Home Media and TiVoToGo™ features). You must have a network-enabled TiVo
DVR to use any network-enabled TiVo service features. A network-
enabled TiVo DVR has an established network connection through the
TiVo DVR’s built-in USB port (including a wired (Ethernet) or wireless
USB network adapter); is running a TiVo software version that supports
home networking; and is subscribed to the TiVo service. Some
network-enabled TiVo service features require installation of the then-
current TiVo Desktop application (www.tivo.com/desktop) on a home
computer that is connected to the same home network as your TiVo
DVR. Some TiVo service features require a broadband connection to
the Internet through the home network. The Multi-Room Viewing
feature requires two network-enabled TiVo DVRs that are enabled for
Multi-Room Viewing. The TiVoToGo feature requires a TiVo DVR
that is running a TiVo software version which supports that feature.
Not all TiVo DVRs are able to use network-enabled features. Moreover,
even among TiVo’s Series2 DVRs, the Multi-Room Viewing feature
may not permit particular TiVo DVRs to transfer content among one
another due to compatibility issues among manufacturers or copy
protection mechanisms used by copyright owners, studios or
broadcasters. In addition, the TiVoToGo feature may not permit
particular TiVo DVRs to transfer content to home computers for the
same reasons. Please visit our TiVo Home Media Features FAQs at
www.tivo.com/mediafaq for details.
The Multi-Room Viewing and TiVoToGo features are also turned on by
default when you subscribe to the TiVo service. You may turn these
features off using Manage My Account at www.tivo.com/manage.
3.3.1Multi-Room Viewing Feature. You must have at least two (2) TiVo
Series2 DVRs each with a TiVo service subscription to take advantage
of the Multi-Room Viewing feature. The Multi-Room Viewing feature
is intended solely to enable the transfer of content among TiVo DVRs