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Who is backstage.bbc.co.uk for?backstage.bbc.co.uk is for individual developers and designers to build things using BBC content and anyone who has an idea for how to use BBC content in new ways. It is not for big corporates to play around with. backstage.bbc.co.uk is for non-commercial use by the little people.
Why is the BBC 'doing' backstage.bbc.co.uk?backstage.bbc.co.uk is part of the BBCâ??s wider remit to "build public value" by sharing our content for others to use creatively. How do you "build public value"? One of the ways is through supporting innovation as the BBC Governors response to the Graf report of BBC online makes clear: The BBC will support social innovation by encouraging usersâ?? efforts to build sites...
Why would I want to list my idea/prototype on Backstage?Thereâ??s no conspiracy, no uber-digerati with a Grand Plan. We want to share what you do with others. By sharing and discussing your ideas and prototypes with others it hopefully encourages learning and innovation. That is why one of the key things we ask is that you tell us if you make something using our content via backstage.bbc.co.uk.
Can I use these feeds for my own use?Of course you can. What you canâ??t do is build something using the BBCâ??s content which aims to make money. See the Terms of Use for backstage.bbc.co.uk
Are there any restrictions in what I can do? (both technical and editorial)?Technically, there are restrictions on your use of the content. For example, we will be managing the number of times you can query the BBC's servers when using one of the APIs. Editorially, restrictions are limited to "inappropriate use" or placement of BBC content. This would include passing BBC content off as your own, removing any identifying BBC branding, editing or ch...
Can I also use feeds from other sources?Yes, please do. Feel free to 'remix' our stuff with other content to create new and interesting propositions that people will like.
Can I make money from my prototype?backstage.bbc.co.uk only supports non-commercial use of BBC content. The Terms of Use for BBC Backstage are very clear about this. In submitting a prototype to backstage.bbc.co.uk you agree to the Terms of Use. More specifically, you cannot charge people for being able to access BBC content through your proposition. That limits what you can do with a prototype using BBC co...
Where can I discuss my ideas/prototypes with fellow developers?The discussion list. Subscribe to the discussion list and youâ??ll be able to see what other people have said, post questions and reply to queries. Offsite is where the action is.
How do I remove my idea/prototype from backstage.bbc.co.uk?If you wish to remove the link to your prototype from backstage.bbc.co.uk for whatever reason then please inform us at backstage (at) bbc (dot) co (dot) uk.
Why is there only a selection of BBC content on backstage.bbc.co.uk?We only include content that we have permission to use. Much of the content within the BBC has rights issues that preclude it being available on backstage.bbc.co.uk at this time. We hope to make more content available under terms that'll allow its reuse via backstage.bbc.co.uk over the coming weeks and months - including a location API and a 'best links' search API. Backst...
Why is backstage.bbc.co.uk a beta?It is in 'beta' because we are trialing the service. During the trial we will be responding to feedback from users and improving the proposition. Developer networks are a new thing to the BBC and as such we want to learn with 'real' live users over time. The best way to do this, we believe, is to launch as beta, so people (you!), can help pioneer the service and help us pr...
Can I use content scraped from bbc.co.uk in things I build?No. It is against the BBC Terms of Use [point 3.] to scrape content from bbc.co.uk: You may not copy, reproduce, republish, download, post, broadcast, transmit, make available to the public, or otherwise use bbc.co.uk content in any way except for your own personal, non-commercial use. You also agree not to adapt, alter or create a derivative work from any bbc.co.uk conten... |
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