Geo-restriction

How it is used

Used when discussing regional distribution or rights; geo-restriction concerns access, not choosing an ad audience.

Example sentences

1. A geo-restriction prevents viewers abroad from opening the stream.

   The availability boundary is geographic rather than personal.

2. The campaign brief explains the geo-restriction on the licensed clip.

   Regional rights affect where the clip can be watched.

Common collocations

• apply a geo-restriction
• regional geo-restriction

Related terms

• usage rightsPermission for a brand to use a creator's content for a set period, for example on the brand's own channels or in paid ads.
• streamA continuous flow of video, audio, or posts delivered online. In social media, it can mean a live broadcast people watch in real time, or a moving flow of content depending on the platform context.

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• alt text
• upload
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