Of course I did, it is actually quite short and concise, and it agrees with me that you’re incorrect. Luckily, we can clear up your confusion because the EULA is quite clear and leaves no room for opinion. Please quote the EULA where it states that internet is required to use the device.
This EULA applies to Roku smart TVs and the firmware/software that is preinstalled. Other Roku software services that can be accessed using a Roku TV have additional EULAs, but because I am not using any of those software services, I am not subject to those EULAs.
Copying or redistribution of certain content is strictly prohibited, and digital rights management or other technologies may be used to prevent or restrict any copying or re-distributing of any content, which you agree not to try to circumvent or avoid. Certain content is only available in those countries where the device has been authorised to be sold. If you attempt to access content outside of these countries, the rights granted under these terms will not apply. Some content providers may use technologies to determine or verify your location, and you may not be able to use your Roku product to access content outside of its designated country. You are responsible for complying with any import and/or export laws that apply to your use of your Roku products.
About two years ago they used the digital rights management or other technologies to force users to consent to new dispute resolution terms in order to access their device which wouldn’t be possible without internet access.
Well you certainly tried! Swing and a miss. In no way does that mandate internet connection to use the device, and no court would agree with your misinterpretation. In fact, your own link is not even related to the DRM clause that you quoted, and is instead related to their updated arbitration agreement, which has nothing to do with internet access.
Any product that includes preinstalled software/firmware will have an EULA and terms of use. You agree to the terms in the EULA by using the product. My Roku TV’s EULA is very short and concise and does not include any kind of mandate for internet connection.
It basically just says you can only use the TV for personal, non-commercial uses, you’re not allowed to reverse engineer or sell the software that is preinstalled on it, you have no right to sue them if you choose to use the produc, and they waive all liabilities. That’s it. Pretty standard.
What if my home doesn’t have internet access?
That’s part of the reason why tv manufacturers are kind enough to not require an always-on drm for the tv which I would support if they decided to do.
They factor in the cost of a couple percent of buyer who legitimately do not have internet access and the rest of us subsidize these people.
The contract breaks down though when people with internet access start denying their tv access though.
Contracts require agreement from both parties. This is a choice that the manufacturer made.
Someone didn’t read their EULA.
Of course I did, it is actually quite short and concise, and it agrees with me that you’re incorrect. Luckily, we can clear up your confusion because the EULA is quite clear and leaves no room for opinion. Please quote the EULA where it states that internet is required to use the device.
https://docs.roku.com/published/deviceplayereula
This EULA applies to Roku smart TVs and the firmware/software that is preinstalled. Other Roku software services that can be accessed using a Roku TV have additional EULAs, but because I am not using any of those software services, I am not subject to those EULAs.
The 2020 EULA states:
About two years ago they used the digital rights management or other technologies to force users to consent to new dispute resolution terms in order to access their device which wouldn’t be possible without internet access.
Roku disables TVs and streaming devices until users consent to new terms
Well you certainly tried! Swing and a miss. In no way does that mandate internet connection to use the device, and no court would agree with your misinterpretation. In fact, your own link is not even related to the DRM clause that you quoted, and is instead related to their updated arbitration agreement, which has nothing to do with internet access.
I am compliant with all DRM features on my TV. 👍
What EULA?
Any product that includes preinstalled software/firmware will have an EULA and terms of use. You agree to the terms in the EULA by using the product. My Roku TV’s EULA is very short and concise and does not include any kind of mandate for internet connection.
https://docs.roku.com/published/deviceplayereula
It basically just says you can only use the TV for personal, non-commercial uses, you’re not allowed to reverse engineer or sell the software that is preinstalled on it, you have no right to sue them if you choose to use the produc, and they waive all liabilities. That’s it. Pretty standard.