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FAQ

  1. When do I need to purchase a license?

    If you plan to use footage or other element(s) from any Property owned by CBS either on its own or as part of a project (e.g., film, television episode, educational presentation, etc.) shown to the general public (or pre-selected members thereof [e.g., students in a class, attendees of a lecture, etc.]) or used for a commercial purpose, you must purchase a license for the use of that Property. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright law and could have serious repercussions. If you are unsure whether or not you need a license for your project, contact us by e-mail us at footage@cbsnews.com.

    Clip licensing inquiries can be sent to licensing@veritone.com.

  2. How do I make a request once I have identified the footage?

    CBS News Archive Sales

    Please fill out our request form completely.  Please include the series title, episode title and, if known, the airdate of the requested material.  Your request will need to be reviewed and approved.  Approval is not guaranteed.  If approved, a license agreement will be issued and a license fee will be charged. An additional fee will be charged if you require us to provide you with a physical or digital copy of the footage. 

     

    Veritone

    You can begin searching through our digitized collection at commerce.veritone.com. Once you have found what you are looking for, or if you would like additional research assistance from our industry experts, please contact licensing@veritone.com and we will respond as soon as possible. 

     

  3. Can I extend a term of a license agreement that I already have?

    CBS News Archive Sales

    Yes, you can email us to discuss renewal options.  Additional license fees may apply.

     

    Veritone

    Yes, you can email us at licensing@veritone.com to discuss renewal options. Additional licensing fees may apply.

  4. Does CBS News offer exclusive license agreements?

    CBS’s license agreements are non-exclusive. However, if you are seeking a license that grants certain types of exclusivity, please notate accordingly in your request form.

  5. How do you calculate your license fees?

    CBS’s license fees are based on many factors, including:

    Project Type. We have separate pricing structures based off project type (Documentary, Entertainment, Education, Corporate, etc.)

    Amount and Length of Clips. We bill on a per sec. and per clip basis (dependent on project type) with required length minimums.  We do not pro-rate our license fees or offer partial rates if total usage does not meet required minimum.

    Media. The broader the platform for your project, the more expensive the license fee will be.

    Territories. The larger the territory for your project, the more expensive the license fee will be.

    Term. The longer the term you require for your project, the more expensive the license fee will be.

  6. Do you accept credit cards as payment for license fees or duplication costs?

    CBS News Archive Sales 

    We are not able to accept credit card payments.  Payments may be made by check or wire transfer.


    Veritone

    Yes! We also accept payments made by check and wire transfer. Our account managers can work with you to come up with the easiest payment method for your company.

  7. Can I make changes to the footage?

    Alterations or modifications to footage is not permitted without the express written consent of CBS News Inc. and/or Veritone.

  8. Can I use the footage on my web site?

    Requests for web site use must also be approved. You may submit your request by completing our form.

  9. Is the use of music included in the license agreement?

    No. To license music contained in requested footage, please contact CBS Music Licensing.  If the music is not owned by CBS, contact the owner(s) of the master and synchronization rights in the relevant music.

  10. Who do I contact to use CBS-owned Property in items such as clothing, products, books and merchandise?

    Contact CBS Consumer Products Group - http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com

  11. Do you provide copies of CBS Properties for personal use?

    Unfortunately, company policy prohibits us from providing copies of our Properties for personal use.

  12. How do I get a copy of an episode and/or segment from a CBS News program?

    Due to the volume of requests that we receive, we are unable to accommodate personal requests of this kind.

  13. What if I have additional questions not covered in this FAQ?

    Contact us via e-mail at footage@cbsnews.com.

    Clip licensing inquiries can be sent to licensing@veritone.com.