What are Geo-Restrictions?
Geo-restriction is a technology that limits access to content based on the user's geographical location. In the context of Screeners.com, this means you can control which viewers can access your content based on their country or continent. This is achieved by identifying the viewer's IP address and then allowing or denying access based on the configured restrictions.
Why are Geo-Restrictions Important?
Geo-restrictions offer several key benefits for content:
- Content Security and Rights Management: For content creators and distributors, protecting intellectual property is paramount. Geo-restrictions help enforce licensing agreements and territorial distribution rights, preventing unauthorized access or leaks in regions where your content is not yet cleared for release.
- Targeted Marketing and Distribution: You can strategically roll out content to specific markets or regions, allowing for controlled premieres, staggered releases, or testing in particular territories before a wider launch.
- Compliance with Local Regulations: Different countries have varying legal and regulatory frameworks concerning content distribution. Geo-restrictions enable you to comply with these regulations by preventing your content from being viewed in areas where it might be prohibited or require specific clearances.
- Mitigation of Piracy Risks: By limiting the geographical reach of your content, you reduce the potential for widespread unauthorized sharing and piracy, especially during sensitive pre-release windows.
How do I create a Geo-Restriction Template?
Head over to Creating Geo-Restriction Templates in Screeners to learn more.
Supported Countries and Continents
Our geo-restriction feature supports the following continents and countries. You can select individual countries and/or select continents which include the below list of countries, allowing you to precisely control your pre-release content's audience:
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Europe (EU)
Asia (AS)
North America (NA)
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North America (NA) Continued…
South America (SA)
Africa (AF)
Oceania (OC)
Antarctica (AN)
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