Warning: On a blue background, the following text in white scrolls up in smaller print:
Warning. The copyright proprietor has licensed the film (including its sound track) comprised in this video cassette for home
use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this video cassette at locations such as Clubs, Coaches, Hospitals, Hotels, Oil Rigs, Prisons and Schools. Any unauthorised copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this video cassette or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.
This video cassette is sold/hired on the condition that it is not to be sold, hired, exported, re-supplied or distributed by way of trade outside the EEC without a proper licence from Warner Home Video, Inc.
Variants:
Around 1981-1982, the warning text was on a simple static screen.
Around 1983, the warning text started scrolling for the first time. The text was also expanded.
Around the time Warner started offering its cassettes for sale in the UK, another variant appeared with different text scrolling at a faster rate. Also, a duplication screen appears before it.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on British tapes and DVDs, including Superman 2, A Fistful of Dollars, and Camelot. Until 1986, the warning appeared at the start of the tape. After that, it only appeared at the end. One of the last releases to have it at the front is the rental VHS of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
'WARNING
The copyright proprietor has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved.
The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools.
Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.
This DVD is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without a proper license from Warner Home Video.
Sales and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD.'
Following this, the text changes multiple times in different languages (with name of country above it; see other languages below).
Variant: On early DVDs, such as South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut, have "UK AND IRELAND" replace "WARNING". The warning text is also arranged differently.
Technique: None, unless you count the transitions.
Audio: None, but some DVDs use an applause when the screen changes.
Availability: Appears at the end of most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian DVD releases by the company.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
'UK AND IRELAND
WARNING: The copyright proprietor has licensed this optical disc (including its soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved.
The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools.
Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, renting, exchanging, hiring, lending, public performance diffusion and/or broadcasting of this optical disc, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution.
This optical disc is not to be exported, distributed and/or sold by way of trade outside the EU without a proper license from Warner Home Video. Sales and/or rental rights for this optical disc are specified on the original packaging of this optical disc.'
Technique: None, unless you count the transitions.
Audio: None.
Availability: Appears at the end of most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases by the company.
Germany
1st Warning (1980's-1993?)
Warning: On an indigo background, we see the following text:
'Das auf dieser Videocassette enthaltene Programm und die Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt. Der Besitz dieser Cassette berechtigt ausschliesslich zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich für nichtgewerbliche Zwecke. Jede andere Benutzung, wie z.B. öffentliche Auf- oder Vorführung, Sendung, unerlaubte Vervielfältigung, Tausch oder sonstige gewerbliche Nutzung ist verboten, es sei denn, es liegt eine ausdrückliche schriftliche Genehmigung der WHV-GmbH vor. Handelt es sich bei dieser Cassette um eine Verkaufscassette ohne Vermietrecht für den autorisierten Handel, sind darüber hinaus Verleih und Vermietung untersagt. Eine Verletzung dieses Verbots verstösst gegen geltendes Urheberrecht und zieht zivil- und/oder strafrechtliche Verfolgung nach sich.'
Translation:
'The program and equipment contained on this video cassette are protected by copyright. Possession of this cassette only entitles you to show it in private for non-commercial purposes. Any other use, e.g. Public performance or demonstration, broadcast, unauthorized duplication, exchange or other commercial use is prohibited unless WHV-GmbH has given express written permission. If this cassette is a sales cassette without rental rights for authorized dealers, rental and rental are also prohibited. Any violation of this prohibition violates applicable copyright law and results in civil and/or criminal prosecution.'
Technique: None.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on early German WHV tapes.
2nd Warning (1993?-1999?)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
'Das auf diesem Bildtonträger enthaltene Programm ist nur zur Vorführung im privaten Bereich für nichtgewerbliche Zwecke lizensiert. Jede darüber hinausgehende Nutzung, wie z.B. unerlaubte Vervielfältigung, öffentliche Vorführung, Sendung oder sonstige gewerbliche Nutzung ist verboten, es sei denn, es liegt eine ausdrückliche schriftliche Genehmigung der WHV GmbH vor. Eine Verletzung dieses Verbots zieht zivil- und/oder strafrechtlinhe Verfolgung nach sich.'
Translation:
'The program contained on this picture carrier is only licensed for demonstration in the private sector for non-commercial purposes. Any other use, such as unauthorized duplication, public demonstration, broadcasting or other commercial use is prohibited unless there is an expressed written approval from WHV GmbH. Violation of this prohibition will result in civil and/or criminal prosecution.'
Technique: None.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on German tapes at the time, such as Animals Are Beautiful People 2 (Die lustige Welt der Tiere 2) and Space Jam.
3rd Warning (1999-November 2005?)
Warning: On a black background, we see part of the following text appear:
'WARNUNG
Das auf dieser VHS enthaltene Programm (einschließlich des Soundtracks) und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt.
Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vorführung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizensiert. Alle darüber hineusgehenden Rechte sind dem Lizenzgeber vorbehalten. (Die Nutzung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich beinhaltet nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Hotels, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln etc.) Jegliche darüber hinausgehende Nutzung des auf dieser VHS unerlaubte Vervielfältigung, Kürzung, Vermietung, öffentliche Vorführung, und/oder Sendung ist untersagt; es sei denn, es liegt eine ausdrückliche schriftlictre Genehmigung des Lizenzgebers vor.
Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder strafrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieser VHS in Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedürfen der vorherigen schriftlichen Genehmigung von Warner Home Video. Handelt es sich bei dieser VHS um einen Verkaufsbiidtonträger ohne Vermietrecht für den autorisierten Handel - Näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf der Originalverpackung dieser VHS - sind darüber hinaus die Vermietung und/oder der Verleih untersagt.'
The onscreen text then scrolls up slowly to reveal the rest of the text.
Translation:
'WARNING: The program contained on this VHS (including the soundtrack) and its equipment are protected by copyright. The program is only licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector. All rights beyond that are reserved to the licensor. (The use for non-commercial purposes in the private area does not include the demonstration in clubs, hotels, coaches, hospitals, prisons, schools, on drilling rigs etc.) Any other use of this VHS that's illegal, such as reproduction, reduction, rental, public demonstration, and/or shipment is prohibited; unless the licensor has given an expressed written approval. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this VHS to countries outside the European Community require the prior written approval of Warner Home Video. If this VHS is a sales picture carrier without a rental right for authorized dealers - for more information, please see the information on the original packaging of this VHS - rental and/or lending is also prohibited.'
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on the German tapes of the first Harry Potter films.
4th Warning (1999-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/LUXEMBOURG
WARNUNG: Das auf dieser DVD enthaltene Programm (einschließlich des Soundtracks) und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt.
Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vorführung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizenziert. Alle weiteren Rechte sind dem Lizenzgeber vorbehalten.
Die Nutzung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich beinhaltet nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln, etc.
Jegliche darüber hinausgehende Nutzung des auf dieser DVD enthaltenen Programms oder Teilen davon, z.B. die öffentliche Vorführung, unerlaubte Vermietung, Kürzung, Vervielfältigung und/oder Sendung ist untersagt.
Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder strafrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieser DVD in Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedürfen der vorherigen Genehmigung durch Warner Home Video.
Handelt es sich bei dieser DVD um einen Verkaufsbildtonträger für den autorisierten Handel - Näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf der Originalverpackung dieser DVD - sind darüber hinaus Vermietung und/oder Verleih untersagt.'
Translation:
'GERMANY/AUSTRIA/LUXEMBOURG - WARNING: The programs (including the soundtrack) contained on this DVD and their equipment are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector only. All other rights are reserved to the licensor. The use for non-commercial purposes in the private sector does not include the demonstration in ciubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs, etc. Any other use of the program contained on this DVD or parts thereof, e.g. public performance, unauthorized leasing, shortening, duplication and/or broadcasting is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this DVD to countries outside of the European Community require prior approval from Warner Home Video. If this DVD is a sales audio and video carrier for authorized dealers - please refer to the information on the original packaging of this DVD for more details - rental and/or lending are also prohibited.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
5th Warning (2009?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/LUXEMBOURG
WARNUNG: Das auf diesem optischen Datenträger enthaltene Programm (einschließlich des Soundtracks) und deren Ausstattung sind urheberrechtlich geschützt.
Das Programm ist ausschließlich zur Vorführung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich lizenziert. Alle weiteren Rechte sind dem Lizenzgeber vorbehalten.
Die Nutzung für nicht gewerbliche Zwecke im privaten Bereich beinhaltet nicht die Vorführung in Clubs, Reisebussen, Krankenhäusern, Hotels, Gefängnissen, Schulen, auf Bohrinseln, etc.
Jegliche darüber hinausgehende Nutzung des auf diesem optischen Datenträger enthaltenen Programms oder Teilen davon, z.B. die öffentliche Vorführung, unerlaubte Vermietung, Kürzung, Vervielfältigung und/oder Sendung ist untersagt.
Zuwiderhandlungen werden zivil- und/oder strafrechtlich verfolgt. Die Ausfuhr und/oder der Vertrieb dieses optischen Datenträgers in den Staaten außerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft bedürfen der vorherigen Genehmigung durch Warner Home Video.
Handelt es sich bei diesem optischen Datenträger um einen Verkaufsbildtonträger für den autorisierten Handel -Näheres entnehmen Sie bitte den Hinweisen auf der Originalverpackung dieses optischen Datenträgers- sind darüber hinaus Vermietung und/oder Verleih untersagt.'
Translation:
'GERMANY/AUSTRIA/LUXEMBOURG - WARNING: The programs (including the soundtrack) contained on this optical disc and their equipment are protected by copyright. The program is licensed for demonstration for non-commercial purposes in the private sector only. All other rights are reserved to the licensor. The use for non-commercial purposes in the private sector does not include the demonstration in ciubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, on oil rigs, etc. Any other use of the program contained on this optical disc or parts thereof, e.g. public performance, unauthorized leasing, shortening, duplication and/or broadcasting is prohibited. Violations will be prosecuted under civil and/or criminal law. The export and/or distribution of this optical disc to countries outside of the European Community require prior approval from Warner Home Video. If this optical disc is a sales audio and video carrier for authorized dealers - please refer to the information on the original packaging of this optical disc for more details - rental and/or lending are also prohibited.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-Ray releases by the company.
Spain
1st Warning (Late 1980's-1997?)
Warning: On a navy blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
'ADVERTENCIA
Esta grabación está protegida por la Ley.
Los titulares del copyright sólo autorizan su distribución para uso doméstico y su exhibición en un magnetoscopio que no esté conectado a una red de difusión de cualquier tipo.
Quienes reproduzcan, plagien o comuniquen públicamente la totalidad o parte de su contenido sin la autorización expresa de su titular, incurrirán en un delito castigado con penas de hasta 6 años de prisión y multa de hasta 10 millones de pesetas.
Las Fuerzas de Seguridad, siguiendo instrucciones precisas del Ministerio del Interior y de la Fiscalía General del Estado, perseguirán tales actividades por constituir un delito tipificado en el Artículo 534 del Código Penal.'
Translation:
'WARNING: This recording is protected by law. The copyright holders only authorize its distribution for home use and its display on a VCR that is not connected to a broadcast network of any kind. Those who reproduce, plagiarize or publicly communicate all or part of its content without the express authorization of its owner, will incur a crime punishable by penalties of up to 6 years in prison and a fine of up to 10 million pesetas. The Security Forces, following precise instructions from the Ministry of the Interior and the State Attorney General's Office, will pursue such activities as they constitute a crime typified in Article 534 of the Criminal Code.'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Spanish releases of the time. [Examples?]
2nd Warning (1997?-2005?)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
'ADVERTENCIA
La grabación contenida en esta videocassette (incluyendo la banda sonora) está protegida por la Ley de Propiedad Intelectual y el Código Penal.
Quien reproduzca, distribuya y/o comunique públicamente toda o parte de la grabación sin la autorización expresa del titular de los derechos de propriedad intelectual, incurrirá en un delito previsto en el artículo 270 del vigente Código Penal, con penas de hasta 4 años de cárcel y multa de hasta 36 millones de pesetas.
Se autoriza exclusivamente el uso domestico de esta videocassette, quedando expresamente prohibida la comunicación pública de esta grabación por televisión de cualquier tipo, video comunitario, transporte público, establecimiento de hostelería y lo cualquier otro medio de difusión que carezca de la autorización previa y expresa del titular de los derechos.'
After the text disappears, the following text fades in:
'"ESTA VIDEOCASSETTE Y SU CONTENIDO ESTA DESTINADA A SER VENDIDA Y/O ALQUILADA SOLAMENTE DENTRO DE LA U.E. (UNION EUROPEA) Y DE LOS PAISES MIEMBROS DE LA ASOCIACION EUROPEA DE LIBRE COMERCIO Y NO PARA SU EXPORTACION."'
Translation:
'WARNING: The recording contained in this videocassette (including the soundtrack) is protected by the Intellectual Property Law and the Criminal Code. Whoever reproduces, distributes and/or publicly communicates all or part of the recording without the express authorization of the owner of the intellectual property rights, will incur a crime provided for in article 270 of the current Penal Code, with penalties of up to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to 36 million pesetas. The domestic use of this videocassette is exclusively authorized, forbidding the public communication of this recording by television of any kind, community video, public transport, hotel establishment and any other means of diffusion that lacks the prior and express authorization of the right holder. "THIS VIDEOCASSETTE AND ITS CONTENT IS INTENDED TO BE SOLD AND/OR RENTED ONLY WITHIN THE E.U. (EUROPEAN UNION) AND THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION AND NOT FOR EXPORT."'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Spanish releases including the Harry Potter films.
3rd Warning (1999-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ESPAÑA
ATENCION: El propietario del "copyright" ha licenciado este DVD (incluyendo su banda sonora) única y exclusivamente para su uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos están reservados.
El término "uso doméstico" implica la prohibicíó de utilizar este DVD en lugares tales como clubs sociales, autobuses, trenes, hospitales, hoteles, plataformas petrolíferas, prisiones, y lugaras de enseñanza.
cualquier copia no autorizada, edición, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, préstamo, exhibición pública, y/o retransmisión de este DVD o de alguna parte del mismo, sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidos y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haría incurrir en responsabilidad civil y podría dar lugar a actuaciones penales.
Este DVD no debe ser exportado, distribuido y/o vendido bajo cualquier modalidad comercial fuera de la Unión Europea sin la autorización expresa de WARNER HOME VIDEO.
Los derechos de venta y/o alquiler de este DVD están específicamente recogidos en la carátula original de este DVD. ATENCION: El propietario del "copyright" ha licenciado este DVD (íncluyendo su banda sonora) única y exclusivamente para uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos están reservados.'
Translation:
'SPAIN - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for domestic use. All other rights are reserved. The term "domestic use" implies the prohibition of using this DVD in places such as social clubs, buses, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, and places of learning. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, loan, public exhibition, and/or retransmission of this DVD or any part of it, without express authorization, is strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur in civil liability and could lead to criminal proceedings. This DVD must not be exported, distributed and/or sold under any commercial modality outside the European Union without the express authorization of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are specifically set out on the original cover of this DVD. ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for domestic use. All other rights are reserved.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ESPAÑA
ATENCION: El propietario del "copyright" ha licenciado este disco óptico (incluyendo su banda sonora) única y exclusivamente para su uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos están reservados.
El término "uso doméstico" implica la prohibicíó de utilizar este disco óptico en lugares tales como clubs sociales, autobuses, trenes, hospitales, hoteles, plataformas petrolíferas, prisiones, y lugaras de enseñanza.
Cualquier copia no autorizada, edición, exhibición, alquiler, intercambio, préstamo, exhibición pública, y/o retransmisión de este disco óptico o de alguna parte del mismo, sin autorización expresa, están terminantemente prohibidos y la realización de cualquiera de estas actividades haría incurrir en responsabilidad civil y podría dar lugar a actuaciones penales.
Este disco óptico no debe ser exportado, distribuido y/o vendido bajo cualquier modalidad comercial fuera de la Unión Europea sin la autorización expresa de WARNER HOME VIDEO.
Los derechos de venta y/o alquiler de este disco óptico están específicamente recogidos en la carátula original de este disco óptico. ATENCION: El propietario del "copyright" ha licenciado este disco óptico (íncluyendo su banda sonora) única y exclusivamente para uso doméstico. Todos los demás derechos están reservados.'
Translation:
'SPAIN - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this optical disc (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for domestic use. All other rights are reserved. The term "domestic use" implies the prohibition of using this optical disc in places such as social clubs, buses, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, and places of learning. Any unauthorized copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, loan, public exhibition, and/or retransmission of this optical disc or any part of it, without express authorization, is strictly prohibited and the performance of any of these activities would incur in civil liability and could lead to criminal proceedings. This optical disc must not be exported, distributed and/or sold under any commercial modality outside the European Union without the express authorization of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell and/or rent this optical disc are specifically set out on the original cover of this optical disc. ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this optical disc (including its soundtrack) solely and exclusively for domestic use. All other rights are reserved.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
France
1st Warning (Mid 1980's)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:
ATTENTION
CETTE VIDEOCASSETTE, LE FILM QUI Y EST ENREGISTRE ET SON CONDITIONNEMENT SONT PROTEGES PAR LES LOIS ET LES CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONALES EN VIGUEUR.
TOUTE REPRODUCTION, EXECUTION PUBLIQUE, A TITRE GRATUIT OU PAYANT, ET EN GENERAL TOUT USAGE A D'AUTRES FINS QUE CELLES PREVUES ET EXPRESSEMENT MENTIONNEES SUR LE CONDITIONNEMENT DE CETTE VIDEOCASSETTE SONT INTERDITS.
LE CONTREVENANT S'EXPOSE A DES SANCTIONS PENALES ET/OU CIVILES.
Translation:
'WARNING: THIS VIDEOCASSETTE, THE FILM RECORDED ON IT AND ITS PACKAGING ARE PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS. ANY REPRODUCTION, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, FOR FREE OR PAYING, AND IN GENERAL ANY USE FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE PROVIDED FOR AND EXPRESSLY MENTIONED ON THE PACKAGING OF THIS VIDEOCASSETTE ARE PROHIBITED. THE OFFENDER IS EXPOSED TO CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL SANCTIONS.'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Garbo Talks.
2nd Warning (Late 1980's-1997)
Warning: On a blue background, the following text scrolls up:
ATTENTION
CETTE VIDEOCASSETTE ET LE FILM QUI EST ENREGISTRE (Y COMPRIS LA BANDE SONORE) SONT DESTINES EXCLUSIVEMENT A L'USAGE PRIVE. TOUS LES AUTRES DROITS SONT RESERVES.
LE TERME "USAGE PRIVE" EXCLUT NOTAMMENT L'UTILISATION DANS LES LIEUX TELS QUE LES CLUBS OU DISCOTHEQUES, CARS, HÓPITAUX, HÓTELS, PLATES-FORMES PETROLIERES, PRISONS ET ECOLES.
SAUF AUTORISATION EXPRESSE, LA REPRODUCTION, L'EDITION, LA REPRESENTATION, LA LOCATION, L'ECHANGE, LE PRÉT, L'EXECUTION PUBLIQUE ET LA RADIODIFFUSION, EN TOTALITE OU PARTIELLEMENT, SONT FORMELLEMENT INTERDITS. TOUT CONTREVENANT S'EXPOSE A DES SANCTIONS PENALES ET/OU CIVILES.
DANS TOUS LES CAS, CETTE VIDEOCASSETTE NE PEUT FAIRE L'OBJET D'UNE CESSION, D'UNE EXPORTATION, D'UNE LOCATION OU D'UNE DISTRIBUTION COMMERCIALE EN DEHORS DES PAYS DE LA CEE SANS L’AUTORlSATION PREALABLE DE WARNER HOME VIDEO.
Translation:
'WARNING: THIS VIDEOTAPE AND THE RECORDED FILM (INCLUDING THE SOUNDTRACK) ARE INTENDED FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. THE TERM "PRIVATE USE", IN PARTICULAR, EXCLUDES USE IN PLACES SUCH AS CLUBS OR DISCOS, BUSES, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, OIL PLATFORMS, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS. UNLESS EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED, REPRODUCTION, EDITING, PERFORMANCE, RENTAL, EXCHANGE, LENDING, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ANY OFFENDER IS EXPOSED TO CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL SANCTIONS. IN ANY CASE, THIS VIDEOCASSETTE CANNOT BE SUBJECT TO TRANSFER, EXPORT, RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE EEC COUNTRIES WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORlSATION FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO.'
Variant: An early version was used in pre-1992 releases.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Batman.
3rd Warning (1996)
Warning: On a black background, we see the European French warning text in Gill Sans font, and in white:
'Ce Vidéogramme ainsi que sa bande sonore sont réservés á un usage personnel dans le cadre familial et privé. Toutes diffusion ou reproduction, commerciales ou non, même gratuites, qu'elles soient totales ou partielles, sont formellement interdites'
As the text finishes scrolling, we see the word "EDV 4" in Univers Expanded font, and in white.
Translation:
'This Videogram and its soundtrack are reserved for personal use in the family and private context. Any distribution or reproduction, commercial or not, even free, whether total or partial, is strictly prohibited.'
Technique: 2D animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: This was found on a European French promotional tape of Fair Game.
4th Warning (1997-1999)
Warning: Same as the 2nd warning, bar the following differences:
The background is sky blue.
The text is rearranged, especially the words "ATTENTION" and "WARNER HOME VIDEO" are black underlined and are bigger.
Everything is in black color and in Bookman Old Style.
Variant: On some releases, "E.D.V.4-D.I.V.4" fades in at the bottom of the screen.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of Space Jam.
5th Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, ET BELGIQUE
ATTENTION: Le détenteur des droits a concédé une licence sur ce DVD (y compris sa bande sonore) pour une utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial. Tous autres droits sont réservés.
L'utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial exclut tous usages de ce DVD dans des lieux tels que les clubs, les autobus, les hôpitaux, les hôtel, les plates-formes pétrolières, les prisons et les établissements scolaires.
Tout montage, reproduction, location, échange, prêt, représentation publique et/ou diffusion de ce DVD, en partie ou en totalité, sans autorisation, est strictement interdit et toute violation pourra donner lieu à une action en responsabilité civile et à des poursuites pénales.
Ce DVD ne peut être exporté, commercialisé ou distribué en dehors de l'Union Européenne sans une licence adéquate de Warner Home Video. La possibilité de vendre et/ou de louer ce DVD est spécifiée sur l'emballage d'origine de ce DVD.'
Translation:
'FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, AND BELGIUM - ATTENTION: The copyright holder has granted a license on this DVD (including its soundtrack) for private use within a strictly family framework. All other rights are reserved. Private use in a strictly family setting excludes any use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any assembly, reproduction, rental, exchange, loan, public performance and/or distribution of this DVD, in part or in whole, without authorization, is strictly prohibited and any violation may give rise to civil liability action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, marketed or distributed outside the European Union without an appropriate license from Warner Home Video. The ability to sell and/or rent this DVD is specified on the original packaging of this DVD.'
Variant: In DVDs where the Belgian warning is listed separately, "FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, ET BELGIQUE" is replaced by just "FRANCE".
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
6th Warning (1999-2005)
Warning: On the background of the Warner Home Video logo, the following text scrolls up:
ATTENTION: LE DETENTEUR DES DROITS A CONCEDE UNE LICENCE SUR CETTE VHS (Y COMPRIS SA BANDE SONORE) POUR UNE UTILISATION PRIVEE DANS UN CADRE STRICTEMENT FAMILIAL. TOUS AUTRES DROITS SONT RESERVES.
L'UTILISATION PRIVEE DANS UN CADRE STRICTEMENT FAMILIAL EXCLUT TOUS USAGES DE CETTE VHS DANS DES LIEUX TELS QUE LES CLUBS, LES AUTOBUS, LES HOPITAUX, LES HOTEL, LES PLATES-FORMES PETROLIERES, LES PRISONS ET LES ETABLISSEMENTS SCOLAIRES.
TOUT MONTAGE, REPRODUCTION, LOCATION, ECHANGE, PRET, REPRESENTATION PUBLIQUE ET/OU DIFFUSION DE CETTE VHS, EN PARTIE OU EN TOTALITE, SANS AUTORISATION, EST STRICTEMENT INTERDIT ET TOUTE VIOLATION POURRA DONNER LIEU A UNE ACTION EN RESPONSABILITE CIVILE ET A DES POURSUITES PENALES.
CETTE VHS NE PEUT ETRE EXPORTE, COMMERCIALISE OU DISTRIBUE EN DEHORS DE L'UNION EUROPEENNE SANS UNE LICENCE ADEQUATE DE WARNER HOME VIDEO.
LA POSSIBILITE DE VENDRE ET/OU DE LOUER CETTE VHS EST SPECIFIEE SUR L'EMBALLAGE D'ORIGINE DE CETTE VHS. E.D.V.4 - D.I.V.4
Translation:
'ATTENTION: THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER HAS GRANTED A LICENSE ON THIS VHS (INCLUDING ITS SOUNDTRACK) FOR PRIVATE USE WITHIN A STRICTLY FAMILY FRAMEWORK. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. PRIVATE USE IN A STRICTLY FAMILY SETTING EXCLUDES ANY USE OF THIS VHS IN PLACES SUCH AS CLUBS, BUSES, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, OIL RIGS, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS. ANY ASSEMBLY, REPRODUCTION, RENTAL, EXCHANGE, LOAN, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS VHS, IN PART OR IN WHOLE, WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AND ANY VIOLATION MAY GIVE RISE TO CIVIL LIABILITY ACTION AND CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. THIS VHS MAY NOT BE EXPORTED, MARKETED OR DISTRIBUTED OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION WITHOUT AN APPROPRIATE LICENSE FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO. THE ABILITY TO SELL AND/OR RENT THIS VHS IS SPECIFIED ON THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING OF THIS VHS. E.D.V.4 - D.I.V.4'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: This was discovered on a French tape of The Perfect Storm (En Pleine Tempête).
7th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'FRANCE
ATTENTION: Le détenteur des droits a concédé une licence sur ce disque optique (y compris sa bande sonore) pour une utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial. Tous autres droits sont réservés.
L'utilisation privée dans un cadre strictement familial exclut tous usages de ce disque optique dans les lieux tels que les clubs, les autobus, les hôpitaux, les hôtels, les plates-formes pétrolières, les prisons et les établissements scolaires.
Tout montage, reproduction, location, échange, prêt, représentation publique et/ou diffusion de ce disque optique, en partie ou en totalité, sans autorisation, est strictement interdit et toute violation pourra donner lieu à une action en responsabilité civile et à des poursuites pénales.
Ce disque optique ne peut être exporté, commercialisé ou distribué en dehors de l'Union Européenne sans une licence adéquate de Warner Home Video. La possibilité de vendre et/ou de louer ce disque optique est spécifiée sur l'emballage d'origine de ce disque optique.'
Translation:
'FRANCE - ATTENTION: The copyright holder has granted a license on this optical disc (including its soundtrack) for private use within a strictly family framework. All other rights are reserved. Private use in a strictly family setting excludes any use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any assembly, reproduction, rental, exchange, loan, public performance and/or distribution of this optical disc, in part or in whole, without authorization, is strictly prohibited and any violation may give rise to civil liability action and criminal prosecution. This optical disc may not be exported, marketed or distributed outside the European Union without an appropriate license from Warner Home Video. The ability to sell and/or rent this optical disc is specified on the original packaging of this optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Italy
1st Warning (1982-1983)
Warning: On an azure background, the following computerized text scrolls up:
'ATTENZIONE
'QUESTA VIDEOCASSETA ED IL SUO CONTENITORE SONO DI PROPRIETA' DELLA "WARNER HOME VIDEO", DIVISIONE DELLA WEA ITALIANA S.P.A., MENTRI I DIRITTI SUL FILM IN ESSA RIPRODOTTO SPETTANO AD ALTRA SOCIETA CHE LI HA CEDUTI SU LICENZA ALLA "WARNER HOME VIDEO".
'IL POSSESSO DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA NON DA' AD ALCUNO IL DIRITTO DI RIPRODURRE, VENDERE, SUBLOCARE, CEDERE, MOSTRARE O TRASMETTERE IN PUBBLICO LA VIDEOCASSETTA MEDESIMA O IL FILM IN ESSA CONTENUTO SIA A PAGAMENTO SIA A TITOLO GRATUITO.
'ALL'UTENTE COSI' COME AD OGNI ALTRA PERSONA, E' ESPRESSAMENTA VIETATO COMPIERE ALCUNA DELL ATTIVITA' SOPRA INDICATE.
'LA RIRPRODUZIONE,VENDITA, SUB-LOCAZIONE,CESSIONE, ESECUZIONE O TRASMISSIONE IN PUBBLICO DELLLO VIDEOCASSETTA SENZA LA SPECIFICA AUTORIZZAZIONE SCRITTA DELLA "WARNER HOME VIDEO" O DELLA SOCIETA' PROPRIETARIA DEL FILM COSTITUISCONO VIOLAZIONE DELLE NORME VIGENTI IN TEMA DI DIRITTO D'AUTORE CON LA CONSEGUENTE APPLICAZIONE DI SANZIONE CIVILI E PENALI.
'QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA ED IL SUO CONTENTIORE DEVONO ESSERE RESTITUITI AL NEGOZIO PRESSO IL QUALE SONO STATI NOLEGGIATI, AL TERMINE DEL PERIODO DI NOLEGGIO.'
Translation:
'ATTENTION: THIS VIDEO CASSETTE AND ITS CONTAINER ARE THE PROPERTY OF "WARNER HOME VIDEO", DIVISION OF WEA ITALIANA S.P.A., WHILE THE RIGHTS ON THE FILM REPRODUCED ARE OWNED BY ANOTHER COMPANY THAT LICENSED THEM TO "WARNER HOME VIDEO". THE POSSESSION OF THIS CASSETTE DOES NOT GIVE ANY THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCE, SELL, SUBLEASE, GIVE, DISPLAY OR PUBLICALLY TRANSMIT THE CASSETTE OR THE FILM IT CONTAINS EITHER FOR A PAYMENT OR FREE OF CHARGE. THE USER AS WELL AS ANY OTHER PERSON IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN TO PERFORM ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES INDICATED ABOVE. THE REPRODUCTION, SALE, SUBLEASE, TRANSFER, EXECUTION OR PUBLIC TRANSMISSION OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF "WARNER HOME VIDEO" OR OF THE COMPANY OWNER OF THE FILM INVOLVES THE RULES IN FORCE UNDER APPLICATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS. THIS CASSETTE AND ITS CONTAINER MUST BE RETURNED TO THE STORE AT WHICH THEY WERE RENTED AT THE END OF THE RENTAL PERIOD.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on the first rental Italian VHS release of Rollerball.
2nd Warning (1983-1986)
Warning: On an azure background, the following computerized text in yellow scrolls up:
'ATTENZIONE
'Il programma contenuto in questa videocassetta e protetto da Copyright ed i relativi diritti di sfruttamento video spettano alla Warner Home Video cui sono stati ceduti su licenza.
'Questa videocassetta e destinata esclusivamente alla visione privata. L'acquisito della stessa non da'ad alcuno il diritto di copiare, riprodurre, noleggiare, transmiterre in pubblico il programma in essa contenuto ne a pagamento ne a titolo gratuito senza la specifica autorizzazione scritta della Warner Home Video.
'Ogni violazione sara' perseguita in sede civile e penale.
Translation:
'ATTENTION: The program contained in this videotape is protected by Copyright and the related video exploitation rights belong to Warner Home Video to which they have been licensed. This videotape is intended for private viewing only. The acquisition of it does not give anyone the right to copy, reproduce, rent, or publically broadcast the program contained therein, either for a fee or free of charge, without the specific written authorization of Warner Home VIdeo. Any violation will be prosecuted in civil and criminal matters.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on the first Italian VHS release of Battle Beyond the Stars (I magnifici sette nello spazio).
3rd Warning (1986-1990)
Warning: On an azure background, the following text scrolls up:
'ATTENZIONE:
Il film riprodotto in questa videocassetta (compresa la colonna sonora) è stato concenso in licenza del titolare del copyright alla Warner Home Video solo per uso privato.
Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati.
La limitazione all'uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questa videocassetta in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole.
Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in publico, il noleggio, il prestito, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questa videocassetta o parti della stessa; ogni violazione sarà perseguita in sede civile e penale.
Questa videocassetta è posta in commercio alla espressa condizione che essa non deve essere venduta, noleggiata, esportata, ceduta o distribuita al di fuori della CEE senza specifica autorizazzione della Warner Home Video Inc.'
Translation:'WARNING: The film reproduced in this videotape (including the soundtrack) was licensed by the copyright holder to Warner Home Video for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The restriction on private use excludes the use of this videotape in places such as clubs, means of transport, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, broadcast and television transmission of this video tape or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized; any violation will be prosecuted in civil and criminal proceedings. This videotape is placed on the market under the express condition that it must not be sold, rented, exported, given away or distributed outside the EEC without specific authorization from Warner Home Video Inc.'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on the Italian VHS releases of Some Like it Hot (A qualcuno piace caldo) and Rain Man (Rain Man - L'uomo della pioggia).
4th Warning (1990-2002)
Warning: On an azure background, the following text scrolls up:
'ATTENZIONE:
Il film riprodotto in questa videocassetta (compresa la colonna sonora) è stato concenso in licenza del titolare del copyright alla Warner Home Video solo per uso privato.
Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati.
La limitazione all'uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questa videocassetta in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole.
Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in publico, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questa videocassetta o parti della stessa; ogni violazione sarà perseguita in sede civile e penale.
Inoltre questa videocassetta è destinata esclusivamente alla vendita ai privati.
Sono pertanto espressamente vietato il noleggio, la locazione, il comodato o altra forma di commercializazzione diversa dalla vendita.
Ogni violazione di quest'obbligo sarà punita ai sensi di legge.
"PRODOTTO SOLO PER LA VENDITA
VIETATO IL NOLEGGIO"'
Translation:
Original Variant:
'WARNING: The film reproduced in this videotape (including the soundtrack) was licensed by the copyright holder to Warner Home Video for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The restriction on private use excludes the use of this videotape in places such as clubs, means of transport, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, broadcast and television transmission of this video tape or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized; any violation will be prosecuted in civil and criminal proceedings. Furthermore, this video tape is intended exclusively for sale to private individuals. Therefore, rental, leasing, loan or other form of marketing other than sale is expressly prohibited. Any violation of this obligation will be punished according to the law. "PRODUCT FOR SALE ONLY" - "RENTAL IS FORBIDDEN"'
1990-Mid 1990s Variant:
'WARNING: The film reproduced in this videotape (including the soundtrack) was licensed by the copyright holder to Warner Home Video for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The restriction on private use excludes the use of this videotape in places such as clubs, means of transport, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, rental by private individuals, loan, broadcast and television transmission of this video tape or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized; any violation will be prosecuted in civil and criminal proceedings. This videotape is placed on the market under the express condition that it must not be sold, rented, exported, given away or distributed outside the EEC without specific authorization from Warner Home Video Inc. "THIS VIDEOTAPE MAY BE RENTED OR SOLD TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY."'
Variant: There's a variant (from the 1990-mid 1990s tapes) with the following changes:
The colors are darker, resulting in a royal blue background and dijon text.
After "l'esecuzione in publico," the words "il noleggio da parte dei privati, il prestito," are added.
The sixth, seventh and eighth sentences are replaced by "Questa videocassetta è posta in commercio alla espressa condizione che essa non deve essere venduta, noleggiata, esportata, ceduta o distribuita al di fuori della CEE senza specifica autorizazzione della Warner Home Video Inc.".
The message at the end is replaced by ""QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA PUÒ ESSERE NOLEGGIATA O VENDUTA AI PRIVATI ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER USO DOMESTICO."".
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Italian Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as Space Jam and Space Cowboys.
5th Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ITALIA
ATTENZIONE: Il titolare dei copyright ha concesso in licenza questo DVD (compresa la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato. Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati.
La definizione di uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questo DVD in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole.
Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in pubblico, il prestito, la permuta, il noleggio, il comodato, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questo DVD o di parti di esso: ogni violazione sarà perseguita sia in sede civile che penale.
Questo DVD non può essere esportato, distribuito o venduto al di fuori del territorio dell'Unione Europea, senza espressa autorizzazione della Warner Home Video. La destinazione alla vendita e/o al noleggio di questo DVD è specificato sulla confezione originale dello stesso.'
Translation:
'ITALY - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this DVD in locations such as clubs, transportation, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, borrowing, exchange, rental, loan, diffusion and television transmission of this DVD or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal matters. This DVD cannot be exported, distributed or sold outside the European Union without the expressed permission of Warner Home Video. The sale and/or rental destination of this DVD is specified on the original packaging of the DVD.'
Variant: Most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases, as well as all post-2013 DVD releases, have the entire text in uppercase.
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases. The variant is also seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
6th Warning (2002-2005?)
Warning: On a background featuring a blurred version of the Warner Home Video logo, the following text scrolls up:
'COPIA PER LA VENDITA
IL FILM RIPRODOTTO IN QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA (COMPRESA LA COLONNA SONORA) È STATO CONCESSO IN LICENZA DEL TITOLARE DEL COPYRIGHT ALLA WARNER HOME VIDEO SOLO PER USO PRIVATO. TUTTI GLI ALTRI DIRITTI SONO RISERVATI.
LA LIMITAZIONE ALL'USO PRIVATE ESCLUDE L'UTILIZZAZIONE DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA IN LUOGHI QUALI CLUB, MEZZI DI TRASPORTO, OSPEDALI, ALBERGHI, CANTIERI, PRIGIONI E SCUOLE.
SONO RIGOROSAMENTE VIETATI, SE NON AUTORIZZATI, LA RIPRODUZIONE, L'ADATTAMENTO, L'ESECUZIONE IN PUBLICO, LA DIFFUSIONE E TRASMISSIONE TELEVISIVA DI QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA O PARTI DELLA STESSA; OGNI VIOLAZIONE SARÀ PERSEGUITA IN SEDE CIVILE E PENALE.
INOLTRE QUESTA VIDEOCASSETTA È DESTINATA ESCLUSIVAMENTE ALLA VENDITA AI PRIVATI. SONO PERTANTO ESPRESSAMENTE VIETATO IL NOLEGGIO, LA LOCAZIONE, IL COMODATO O ALTRA FORMA DI COMMERCIALIZAZZIONE DIVERSA DALLA VENDITA.
OGNI VIOLAZIONE DI QUEST'OBBLIGO SARÀ PUNITA AI SENSI DI LEGGE.
PRODOTTO SOLO PER LA VENDITA VIETATO IL NOLEGGIO'
Translation:
'COPY FOR SALE: THE FILM REPRODUCED IN THIS VIDEOTAPE (INCLUDING ITS SOUNDTRACK) HAS BEEN LICENSED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER TO WARNER HOME VIDEO FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. THE RESTRICTION ON PRIVATE USE EXCLUDES THE USE OF THIS VIDEOTAPE IN PLACES SUCH AS CLUBS, MEANS OF TRANSPORT, HOSPITALS, HOTELS, CONSTRUCTION SITES, PRISONS AND SCHOOLS. THE REPRODUCTION, ADAPTATION, PUBLIC PERFORMANCE, BROADCAST AND TELEVISION TRANSMISSION OF THIS VIDEO TAPE OR PARTS OF IT ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED, IF NOT AUTHORIZED; ANY VIOLATION WILL BE PROSECUTED IN CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. FURTHERMORE, THIS VIDEO TAPE IS INTENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR SALE TO PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS. THEREFORE, RENTAL, LEASING, LOAN OR OTHER FORM OF MARKETING OTHER THAN SALE IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. ANY VIOLATION OF THIS OBLIGATION WILL BE PUNISHED ACCORDING TO THE LAW. PRODUCT FOR SALE ONLY - RENTAL IS FORBIDDEN.'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on retail versions of Italian Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as Tom and Jerry: The Movie (Tom & Jerry: il film).
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'Nederland en België
OPGELET: De houders van de auteurs- en naburige rechten op werken en uitvoeringen, die zijn opgenomen op deze DVD, hebben voor deze DVD (inclusief het geluidsdeel) uitsluitend toestemming gegeven voor privégebruik in huis. Alle andere rechten zijn voorbehouden.
De definitie van privégebruik in huis sluit uit het gebruik van deze DVD in plaatsen zoals clubs, bussen, ziekenhuizen, hotels, boorplatforms, gevangenissen en scholen.
Het zonder toestemming verveelvoudigen, bewerken, verhuren, uitlenen, in het openbaar vertonen en/of uitzenden of op andere wijze openbaarmaken van deze DVD, of van enig deel daarvan, is strikt verboden en elke dergelijke handeling is een grond voor civielrechtelijke vordering en kan aanleiding geven tot strafrechtelijke vervolging.
Deze DVD mag niet worden geëxporteerd, gedistribueerd en/of verhandeld buiten de Europese Unie zonder een daartoe strekkende licentie van Warner Home Video.
De verkoop- en verhuurrechten voor deze DVD zijn gespecificeerd op de originele verpakking van deze DVD.'
Translation:
'Netherlands and Belgium - NOTE: The holders of copyright and related rights to works and performances recorded on this DVD have authorized this DVD (including the audio portion) for private use in the home only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. The reproduction, editing, renting, lending, public display and/or broadcasting or otherwise making public of this DVD, or any part thereof, without permission is strictly prohibited and any such act is a ground for legal action and may give rise to legal action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or traded outside of the European Union without a license to do so from Warner Home Video. The sales and rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD.'
Variant: There's a Belgian French variant that's the same as the French one, but "FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, ET BELGIQUE" is replaced by just "BELGIQUE ET LUXEMBOURG".
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'NEDERLAND EN BELGIË
OPGELET: De houders van de auteurs- en naburige rechten op werken en uitvoeringen, die zijn opgenomen op deze optische schijf, hebben voor deze optische schijf (inclusief het geluidsdeel) uitsluitend toestemming gegeven voor privégebruik in huis. Alle andere rechten zijn voorbehouden.
De definitie van privégebruik in huis sluit uit het gebruik van deze optische schijf in plaatsen zoals clubs, bussen, ziekenhuizen, hotels, boorplatforms, gevangenissen en scholen. Het zonder toestemming verveelvoudigen, bewerken, verhuren, uitlenen, in het openbaar vertonen en/of uitzenden of op andere wijze openbaar maken van deze optische schijf, of van enig deel daarvan, is strikt verboden en elke dergelijke handeling is een grond voor civielrechtelijke vordering en kan aanleiding geven tot strafrechtelijke vervolging.
Deze optische schijf mag niet worden geëxporteerd, gedistribueerd en/of verhandeld buiten de Europese Unie zonder een daartoe strekkende licentie van Warner Home Video.
De verkoop- en verhuurrechten voor deze optisch schijf zijn gespecificeerd op de originele verpakking van deze optische schijf.'
Translation:
'NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM - NOTE: The holders of copyright and related rights to works and performances recorded on this DVD have authorized this DVD (including the audio portion) for private use in the home only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. The reproduction, editing, renting, lending, public display and/or broadcasting or otherwise making public of this DVD, or any part thereof, without permission is strictly prohibited and any such act is a ground for legal action and may give rise to legal action and criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or traded outside of the European Union without a license to do so from Warner Home Video. The sales and rental rights for this DVD are specified on the original packaging of this DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Portugal
1st Warning (Late 1980's-Early 2000's)
Warning: On an blue background, the word "AVISO" scrolls up while blinking. The following text follows it:
'AVISO - O proprietário de Copyright faz o licenciamento do filme (incluindo a sua banda sonora) contido nesta cassete, exclusivamente para uso doméstico. Todos os demais direitos estão reservados.
A definição de uso doméstico exclui o seu uso em locais tais como: clubes, autocarros, hospitais, embarcaçoes, hoteis, prisoes e escolas.
Qualquer cópia, edição, exibição, aluguer, troca, sub-aluguer, empréstimo, apresentação pública, difusão e/ou emissão desta cassete ou parte dela, sem autorização expressa, está proibida e qualquer destas acçoes faz incorrer em responsabilidades passiveis de acção judicial que poderão estar também sujeitas a procedimento criminal.
Esta cassete é comercializada sob a condição de não poder ser vendida, alugada, exportada, revendida ou distribuída em actos de comércio fora da C.E.E. sem licenciamento adequado da Warner Home Video Inc.'
Translation:
NOTICE - The copyright owner licenses the film (including its soundtrack) contained in this tape, for domestic use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of domestic use excludes its use in places such as: clubs, buses, hospitals, boats, hotels, prisons and schools. Any copy, edition, exhibition, rental, exchange, sub-rental, loan, public presentation, dissemination and/or issuance of this cassette or part of it, without express authorization, is prohibited and any of these actions incurs liabilities liable to legal action that they may also be subject to criminal prosecution. This cassette is marketed under the condition that it cannot be sold, rented, exported, resold or distributed in acts of commerce outside the E.E.C. without proper licensing from Warner Home Video Inc.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Portuguese Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (South Park - O Filme).
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'PORTUGAL
Aviso: O proprietário dos direitos de autor licenciou este DVD (incluindo a banda sonora) exclusivamente para uso doméstico. Todos os outros direitos estão reservados.
A definição de uso doméstico exclui a utilização deste DVD em locais tais como clubes, autocarros, hospitais, hotéis, plataformas petrolíferas, prisões ou escolas.
Qualquer cópia, edição, exibição, aluguer, troca, cedência, difusão pública e/ou emissão não autorizada deste DVD, ou de qualquer excerto, é estritamente proibida e qualquer destes actos constitui fundamento para uma acção cível e poderá originar procedimento criminal.
Este DVD não pode ser exportado, distribuído e/ou vendido sob qualquer forma de comércio fora da UE sem a devida licença da Warner Home Vídeo. Direitos de venda e/ou de aluguer para este DVD, estão especificados na embalagem original deste DVD.'
Translation:
'PORTUGAL - Notice: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (including the soundtrack) for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons or schools. Any copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, assignment, public broadcasting and/or unauthorized broadcasting of this DVD, or any excerpt, is strictly prohibited and any of these acts constitute grounds for civil action and may give rise to criminal proceedings. This DVD cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold in any form of trade outside the EU without the proper license from Warner Home Video. Sale and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified in the original packaging of this DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'PORTUGAL
Aviso: O proprietário dos direitos de autor licenciou este disco óptico (incluindo a banda sonora) exclusivamente para uso doméstico. Todos os outros direitos estão reservados.
A definição de uso doméstico exclui a utilização deste disco óptico em locais tais como clubes, autocarros, hospitais, hotéis, plataformas petrolíferas, prisões ou escolas.
Qualquer cópia, edição, exibição, aluguer, troca, cedência, difusão pública e/ou emissão não autorizada deste disco óptico, ou de qualquer excerto, é estritamente proibida e qualquer destes actos constitui fundamento para uma acção cível e poderá originar procedimento criminal.
Este disco óptico não pode ser exportado, distribuído e/ou vendido sob qualquer forma de comércio fora da UE sem a devida licença da Warner Home Video. Direitos de venda e/ou aluguer para este disco óptico estão especificados na embalagem original deste disco óptico.'
Translation:
'PORTUGAL - Notice: The copyright owner has licensed this optical disc (including the soundtrack) for home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons or schools. Any copying, editing, exhibition, rental, exchange, assignment, public broadcasting and/or unauthorized broadcasting of this optical disc, or any excerpt, is strictly prohibited and any of these acts constitute grounds for civil action and may give rise to criminal proceedings. This optical disc cannot be exported, distributed and/or sold in any form of trade outside the EU without the proper license from Warner Home Video. Sale and/or rental rights for this optical disc are specified in the original packaging of this optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Sweden
1st Warning (1980's)
Warning: On an blue background, the following text scrolls up:
'VARNING! Denna videokassett tillhör Warner Home Video Sweden AB.
Upphovsrättsinnehavaren har licensierat den film (inklusive soundtrack) som ingår i videokassetten endast för uthyrning och visning för privat bruk. Alla andra rättigheter är förbehållna.
Att visning är tillåten endast för privat bruk innebär att all visning av denna film eller delar därav i lokaler såsom klubbar, hotell, restauranger, inom institutioner, sjukhus, fängelser och skolor, på bussar eller offentlig visning är förbjuden.
All otillåten visning, spridning, uthyring, byte, utlåning, vidarespridning via kabel och, eller TV-sändning av denna film eller någon del därav är strängt förbjuden och varje sådan åtgard ger möjligheter till rättsliga åtgärder och kan medföra åtal.
Denna videokassett är hyrd under förutsättning att den inte far säljas, uthyras, vidarespridas, visas eller på annat sätt tillhandahållas utan särskilt tillstand fran Warner Home Video Sweden AB. Kassetten får ej heller kopieras, ej ens för enskilt bruk.'
Translation:
WARNING! This videocassette belongs to Warner Home Video Sweden AB. The copyright holder has licensed the film (including soundtrack) included in the videocassette for rental and viewing only for private use. All other rights are reserved. The fact that viewing is permitted only for private use means that all viewing of this film or parts thereof in premises such as clubs, hotels, restaurants, in institutions, hospitals, prisons and schools, on buses or public viewing is prohibited. All unauthorized viewing, distribution, rental, exchange, lending, cable distribution and/or television broadcasting of this film or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action provides for legal action and may result in prosecution. This video cassette is rented provided that it may not be sold, rented out, distributed, shown or otherwise provided without special permission from Warner Home Video Sweden AB. The cassette must not be copied, not even for personal use.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Swedish Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as a promotional tape.
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SVERIGE
VARNING: Innehavaren av upphovsrätten till denna DVD (inklusive dess ljudspår/-band) har upplåtit rätt att använda denna DVD endast för privat och enskilt bruk. Samtliga övriga rättigheter till DVD:n är förbehållna upphovsrättsinnehavaren.
Den svenska upphovsrättslagens definition av privat och enskilt bruk medför därför att det är förbjudet att använda denna DVD på platser såsom klubbar, bussar, sjukhus, hotell, oljeriggar, fängelser och skolor.
Det är vidare bl.a. förbjudet att av hela eller del av denna DVD framställa kopior, redigera den, hyra ut den, företa någon form av offentligt framförande av den och/eller sända ut den i etermedia och brott mot dessa regler kan leda till skadeståndsansvar och i vissa fall till böter eller fängelsestraff.
Denna DVD skall inte exporteras, tillhandahållas, distribueras eller säljas utanför EU:s gränser utan vederbörlig licens från Warner Home Video. Villkoren för köpet/hyran av denna DVD återfinns på dess originalförpackning.'
Translation:
'SWEDEN - WARNING: The copyright holder of this DVD (including its audio tracks/tapes) has granted permission to use this DVD for personal and private use only. All other rights to the DVD are reserved to the copyright holder. The Swedish Copyright Act's definition of personal and private use therefore means that it is forbidden to use this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. It is further i.a. It is forbidden to make copies of all or part of this DVD, edit it, rent it out, perform any form of public performance of it and/or broadcast it on the broadcast media and violations of these rules may result in liability and in some cases fines. or imprisonment. This DVD shall not be exported, supplied, distributed or sold outside the EU without the proper license from Warner Home Video. The terms of purchase/rental of this DVD can be found on its original packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (Early 2000's)
Warning: On an blue background, we see the following text:
'VARNING
Rättigheterna till detta program tillhör Warner Home Video. Programinnehållet skyddas av upphovsrättslagen.
Kassetten är endast avsedd för försäljning till konsument för privat hemvideobruk.
Kassetten får oj uthyras, spridas eller visas offentligt. All kopiering - åven för privat brug - är forbjuden.
Ansvarig utgivare: Staffan Wallhem'
Translation:
WARNING - The rights to this program belong to Warner Home Video. The program content is protected by copyright law. The cassette is only intended for sale to consumers for private home video use. The cassette may not be rented, distributed or shown in public. All copying - even for private use - is prohibited. Responsible publisher: Staffan Wallhem
Technique: None.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Swedish Warner Home Video VHS releases, such as a promotional tape.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SVERIGE
VARNING: Innehavaren av upphovsrätten till denna optiska skiva (inklusive dess ljudspår/-band) har upplåtit rätt att använda denna optiska skiva endast för privat och enskilt bruk. Samtliga övriga rättigheter till optiska skivan är förbehållna upphovsrättsinnehavaren.
Den svenska upphovsrättslagens definition av privat och enskilt bruk medför därför att det är förbjudet att använda denna optiska skiva på platser såsom klubbar, bussar, sjukhus, hotell, oljeriggar, fängelser och skolor.
Det är vidare bl.a. förbjudet att av hela eller del av denna optiska skiva framställa kopior, redigera den, hyra ut den, företa någon form av offentligt framförande av den och/eller sända ut den i etermedia och brott mot dessa regler kan leda till skadestånds-ansvar och i vissa fall till böter eller fängelsestraff.
Denna optiska skiva skall inte exporteras, tillhandahållas, distribueras eller säljas utanför EU:s gränser utan vederbörlig licens från Warner Home Video. Villkoren för köpet/hyran av denna optiska skiva återfinns på dess originalförpackning.'
Translation:
'SWEDEN - WARNING: The copyright holder of this optical disc (including its audio tracks/tapes) has granted permission to use this optical disc for personal and private use only. All other rights to the optical disc are reserved to the copyright holder. The Swedish Copyright Act's definition of personal and private use therefore means that it is forbidden to use this optical disc in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. It is further forbidden to i.a. make copies of all or part of this optical disc, edit it, rent it out, perform any form of public performance of it and/or broadcast it on the broadcast media and violations of these rules may result in liability and in some cases fines. or imprisonment. This optical disc shall not be exported, supplied, distributed or sold outside the EU without the proper license from Warner Home Video. The terms of purchase/rental of this optical disc can be found on its original packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Norway
1st Warning (1980's-1990's)
Warning: On an blue background, the following text scrolls up:
'ADVARSEL!
Rettighetene til denne videokassetten tilhører Warner Home Video, Norway. Programinnholdet er beskyttet ifølge åndsverkloven. Det er ulovlig å kopiere kassetten eller enhver del av innholder (også lyden). Dette gjelder også privat bruk.
Kassetten kan bare anvendes til privat bruk og er ulovlig til enhver offentlig visning.
Denne videokassetten er solgt på den betingelse at den ikke blir videresolgt, videreutleid (gjelder ikke utleiekassetter), eksportert eller distribuert på noen annen måte enn salg til forbruker.
Overtredelse er straffbart og kan føre til krav om skadeerstatning.'
Translation:
WARNING! The rights to this videocassette belong to Warner Home Video, Norway. The program content is protected by copyright. It is illegal to copy the cassette or any part of its contents (including the audio). This also applies to private use. The cassette can only be used for private use and is illegal for any public viewing. This videocassette is sold on the condition that it is not resold, subleased (does not apply to rental cassettes), exported or distributed in any way other than sales to consumers. Violation is punishable and can lead to a claim for damages.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on Norwegian Warner Home Video VHS releases at the time.
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'NORGE
Advarsel: Denne DVD (inkludert dens lydspor) kan kun benyttes i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheter er forbeholdt rettighetshaveren: Warner Home Video.
Definisjonen av private hjem utelukker all bruk på steder som for eksempel hoteller, serveringssteder, sykehus, institusjoner, transportmidler, oljeriggen/installasjoner, fengsler og skoler.
All uautorisert kopiering, endring, utstilling, utleie, organisert bytte, utlån, offentlig fremføring, spredning, overføring eller kringkasting av denne DVD er strengt forbudt.
Enhver slik uautorisert handling vil medføre erstatningsansvar og kan gi grunnlag for strafferettslig forfølgning.
Denne DVD må ikke eksporteres, distribueres eller selges kommersielt uten nødvendig tillatelse fra Warner Home Video. Salgs- og/eller utleierettigheter for denne DVD er spesifisert på DVD'ens originale emballasje.'
Translation:
'NORWAY - Warning: This DVD (including its soundtrack) can only be used in private homes. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder: Warner Home Video. The definition of private homes excludes all use in places such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, institutions, means of transport, oil rig installations, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, modification, exhibition, rental, organized exchange, lending, public performance, distribution, transmission or broadcasting of this DVD is strictly prohibited. Any such unauthorized act will incur liability and may provide grounds for criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially without the necessary permission from Warner Home Video. The sale and/or rental rights for this DVD are specified on the DVD's original packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ADVARSEL
Denne optiske disk (inkludert dens lydspor) kan kun benyttes i private hjem. Alle andre rettigheter er forbeholdt rettighetshaveren: Warner Home Video.
Definisjonen av private hjem utelukker all bruk på steder som for eksempel hoteller, serveringssteder, sykehus, institusjoner, transportmidler, oljerigger/installasjoner, fengsler og skoler.
All uautorisert kopiering, endring, ustilling, utleie, organisert bytte, utlån, offentlig fremføring, spredning, overføring eller kringkasting av denne optiske disk er strengt forbudt.
Enhver slik uautorisert handling vil medføre erstatningsansvar og kan gi grunnlag for strafferettslig forfølgning
Denne optiske disk må ikke eksporteres, distribueres eller selges kommersielt uten nødvendig tillatelse fra Warner Home Video. Salgs- og/eller utleierettigheter for denne optiske disk er spesifisert på den optiske diskens originale emallasje.'
Translation:
'WARNING: This optical disc (including its soundtrack) can only be used in private homes. All other rights are reserved to the copyright holder: Warner Home Video. The definition of private homes excludes all use in places such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, institutions, means of transport, oil rig installations, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, modification, exhibition, rental, organized exchange, lending, public performance, distribution, transmission or broadcasting of this optical disc is strictly prohibited. Any such unauthorized act will incur liability and may provide grounds for criminal prosecution. This optical disc may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially without the necessary permission from Warner Home Video. The sale and/or rental rights for this optical disc are specified on the optical disc's original packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Switzerland
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the German, French and Italian DVD warnings, but the respective country names are replaced by "SCHWEIZ", "SUISSE" and "SVIZZERA" respectively, while the German and French versions remove the European Union and last sentences.
Technique: Same as the German, French and Italian DVD warnings.
Audio: Same as the German, French and Italian DVD warnings.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the German Blu-ray warning, but "DEUTSCHLAND/ÖSTERREICH/LUXEMBURG" is replaced by "SCHWEIZ".
Translation (Italian Version):
'SWITZERLAND - ATTENTION: The copyright owner has licensed this Optical Disc (including the soundtrack) for private use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private use excludes the use of this Optical Disc in locations such as clubs, transportation, hospitals, hotels, construction sites, prisons and schools. The reproduction, adaptation, public performance, borrowing, exchange, rental, loan, diffusion and television transmission of this Optical Disc or parts of it are strictly prohibited, if not authorized: any violation will be prosecuted both in civil and criminal matters. This Optical Disc cannot be exported, distributed or sold outside the European Union without the expressed permission of Warner Home Video. The sale and/or rental destination of this Optical Disc is specified on its original packaging.'
Variant: The Italian variant features the following text:
'SVIZZERA
ATTENZIONE: Il titolare dei copyright ha concesso in licenza questo Disco Ottico (compresa la colonna sonora) esclusivamente per uso privato. Tutti gli altri diritti sono riservati.
La definizione di uso privato esclude l'utilizzazione di questo Disco Ottico in luoghi quali club, mezzi di trasporto, ospedali, alberghi, cantieri, prigioni e scuole.
Sono rigorosamente vietati, se non autorizzati, la riproduzione, l'adattamento, l'esecuzione in pubblico, il prestito, la permuta, il noleggio, il comodato, la diffusione e trasmissione televisiva di questo Disco Ottico o di parti di esso: ogni violazione sarà perseguita sia in sede civile che penale.
Questo Disco Ottico non può essere esportato, distribuito o venduto al di fuori del territorio dell'Unione Europea, senza espressa autorizzazione della Warner Home Video. La destinazione alla vendita e/o al noleggio di questo Disco Ottico è specificato sulla confezione originale dello stesso.'
Technique: Same as the German Blu-ray warning.
Audio: Same as the German Blu-ray warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Denmark
1st Warning (Early 1990's-1996)
Warning: On an blue-white gradient background, the following text scrolls up:
'SALGSKASSETTE
Denne videokassette må kun sælges til privatpersoner af en METRONOME VIDEO godkendt forhandler.
Tilbagekøb, ombytning eller lign. tilbagetagelse af kassetten er ikke tilladt. Kassetten må kun benyttes til privat brug, d.v.s. til forevisning uden vederlag i private hjem.
Det er forbudt at anvende kassetten til offentlig forevisning herunder kabel-TV, eller lignende.
Udlejning, udlån eller kopiering af kassetten er forbudt.
Overtrædelse vil medføre straf og erstatningspligt og vil blive retsforfulgt af Foreningen af danske Vidogramdistributører.'
Translation:
CASSETTE FOR SALE - This video cassette may only be sold to private individuals by a METRONOME VIDEO approved dealer. Repurchase, exchange or similar. taking back the cassette is not allowed. The cassette may only be used for private use, i.e. for demonstration free of charge in private homes. It is forbidden to use the cassette for public display, including cable TV, or the like. Renting, lending or copying the cassette is prohibited. Violation will result in punishment and liability and will be prosecuted by the Association of Danish Vidogram Distributors.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: The sound of a metronome.
Availability: Seen on Danish Warner Home Video VHS releases distributed by Metronome.
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'DANMARK
ADVARSEL: Copyright-indehaveren har udelukkende givet tilladelse til, at denne DVD (inklusive lydspor) anvendes til privat brug. Copyright-indehaveren forbeholder sig alle øvrige rettigheder.
Definitionen af privat brug udelukker bl.a. brug af denne DVD på steder som klubber, i offentlige transportmidler, på hospitaler, på hoteller, på boreplatforme, i fængsler og på skoler.
Al uretmæssig kopiering, redigering, fremvisning, udlejning, bytte, udlån, spredning i offentligheden og/eller udsendelse via radio og TV af denne DVD eller uddrag heraf er strengt forbudt, og enhver sådan handling vil medføre civilretligt og strafferetligt ansvar.
Denne DVD må ikke blive eksporteret eller distribueret og solgt til lande uden for EU uden behørig tilladelse fra Warner Home Video.'
Translation:
'DENMARK - WARNING: The copyright holder has only granted permission for this DVD (including audio tracks) to be used for private use. The copyright holder reserves all other rights. The definition of private use excludes i.a. use of this DVD in places such as clubs, in public transport, in hospitals, in hotels, on drilling rigs, in prisons and in schools. All unauthorized copying, editing, showing, rental, exchange, lending, distribution and/or broadcasting of this DVD by the public and/or extraction of this DVD or any excerpt thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action will result in civil and criminal liability. This DVD may not be exported or distributed and sold to countries outside the EU without the proper permission of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'DANMARK
ADVARSEL: Copyright-indehaveren har udelukkende givet tilladelse il, at denne Optiska Disc (inklusive lydspor) anvendes til privat brug. Copyright-indehaveren forbeholder sig alle øvrige rettigheder.
Definitionen af privat brug udelukker bl.a. brug af denne Optiska Disc på steder som klubber, i offentlige transportmidler, på hospitaler, på hoteller, på boreplatforme, i fængsler og på skoler.
Al uretmæssig kopiering, redigering, fremvisning, udlejning, bytte, udlån, spredning i offentligheden og/eller udsendelse via radio og TV af denne Optiska Disc eller uddrag heraf er strengt forbudt, og enhver sådan handling vil medføre civilretligt og strafferetligt ansvar.
Denne Optiska Disc må ikke blive eksporteret eller distribueret og solgt til lande uden for EU uden behørig tilladelse fra Warner Home Video.'
Translation:
'DENMARK - WARNING: The copyright holder has only granted permission for this optical disc (including audio tracks) to be used for private use. The copyright holder reserves all other rights. The definition of private use excludes i.a. use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, in public transport, in hospitals, in hotels, on drilling rigs, in prisons and in schools. All unauthorized copying, editing, showing, rental, exchange, lending, distribution and/or public broadcasting of this optical disc and/or extraction of this optical disc or any excerpt thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action will result in civil and criminal liability. This optical disc may not be exported or distributed and sold to countries outside the EU without the proper permission of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Poland
1st Warning (1994-2006)
Warning: On the background of the 1985 Warner Home Video logo which is dimmed, the following text scrolls up:
OSTRZEŻENIE!
Kaseta przeznaczona wyłącznie do użytku osobistego nabywcy.
Wszelkie inne formy korzystania z zawartego na kasecie materiału w całości lub w części, w szczególności kopiowanie, rozpowszechnianie, publiczne odtwarzanie, nadawanie RTV oraz dzierźawa i wynajmowanie są zabronione i groźą surowymi sankcjami cywilnymi i karnymi, do lat 5 włącznie.
Film ten jest chroniony przez antypiracki program FOTA.
Translation:
Standard Variant:
'WARNING! The cassette is for personal use only. Any other forms of use of the material contained in the cassette in whole or in part, in particular copying, distribution, public performance, broadcasting via radio or television as well as lease and rental are prohibited and may result in severe civil and criminal sanctions, up to 5 years inclusive. This film is protected by the anti-piracy program FOTA.'
Early variant:
'WARNING: The copyright holder licenses this video cassette for home use only. ALL OTHER RIGHTS ARE RESERVED. Definition of home use use this cassette places like m.in. clubs, buses, trains, planes, hospitals, hotels, prisons, schools, etc. Any unauthorized copying, editing, showing, renting, extortion, resale, renting, leasing, public reproduction, and broadcasting of the contents of this videotape or any part thereof is completely prohibited and punishable by civil and criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
Variants:
On early releases, the following text quickly scrolls up:
OSTRZEŻENIE Właściciel praw autorskich udziela licencji na tę kasetę video tylko do użytku domowego.
WSZELKIE INNE PRAWA SĄ Z A S T R Z E Ż O N E .
Definicja użytku domowego użycie tej kasety w takich miejscach jak m.in. kluby, autobusy, pociągi, samoloty, szpitale, hotele, więzienia, szkoły itp.
Jakickolwiek nieautoryzowane kopiowanie, montaż, pokazy, wypożyczanie, wymania, odspredaż, wynajmowanie, leasing, publiczne odtwarzanie, i nadawanie telewizjne treści tej kasety video lub jej części jest calkowicie Z A B R O N I O N E oraz grozi sankcjami cywilnymi i karnymi z pozbawieniem wolności włącznie.
Later releases with the logo feature the background of the 1996 Warner Home Video logo.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Polish Warner Home Video tapes, such as Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (Uwolnić orkę 2) and Tom and Jerry.
2nd Warning (1999-2013)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'POLSKA
OSTRZEZENIE: podmiot praw autorskich udzielił licencji na wykorzystanie niniejszego DVD (włącznie ze ścieżką dżwiękową) wyłącznie do prywatnego użytku domowego. Wszelkie inne prawa są zastrzeżone.
Pojecie osobistego użytku domowego wyłącza możliwość eksploatacji DVD w mieiscach takich jak: kluby, autobusy, szpitale, hotele, platformy wiertnicze, więzienia czy szkoły.
Kopiowanie, montaż, opracowanie, wyświetlanie, najem, dzierżawa, wymiana, użyczanie, odtwarzanie publiczne, rozpowszechnianie i/lub nadawanie niniejszego DVD bez zezwolenia, w całości lub części, jest surowo zabronione.
Powyższe działania powodują powstanie odpowiedzialności cywilne] oraz mogą spowodować wszczęcie postępowania karnego.
Niniejszy DVD nie może zostać wyeksportowany, i/lub dalej odsprzedany bez uzyskania odpowiedniej licencji od Warner Bros. Poland. Prawa nabywcy dotyczące sprzedawania i/lub wypożyczania tego DVD zostały wyszczególnione na jego oryginalnym opakowaniu.'
Translation:
'WARNING: the copyright holder has granted a license to use this DVD (including the soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The concept of personal home use excludes the possibility of using the DVD in places such as: clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons or schools. Unauthorized copying, editing, development, display, rental, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, distribution and/or broadcasting of this DVD, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The above actions give rise to civil liability and may result in the initiation of criminal proceedings. This DVD may not be exported and/or resold without obtaining the appropriate license from Warner Bros. Poland. The buyer's rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are listed on its original packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most pre-2013 European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'Ostrzeżenie:
Niniejszy dysk obejmujący równieź ścieźkę dźwiękową przeznaczony jest wyłącznie do własnego uźytku osobistego. Wszelkie prawa są zastrzeźone, chyba źe właściciel praw autorskich udzielił wyraźnej licencji.
Z wyjątkiem sytuacji dopuszczalnych przez prawo lub uzyskania zgody uprawnionego z tytułu praw autorskich, jakiekolwiek powielanie, montaź, wyświetlanie, wypoźyczanie, publiczne pokazy czy inne rozpowszechnianie zawartości tego dysku lub jego fragmentów czy części jest bezwzględnie zabronione.
Niniejszy dysk nie moźe być przedmiotem eksportu, odsprzedaźy czy dystrybucji i sprzedaźy handlowej poza terytorium Unii Europejskiej bez uzyskania odpowiedniej licencji udzielonej przez Warner Home Video.'
Translation:
'Warning: This disc, including the soundtrack, is intended for your personal use only. All rights are reserved unless expressly licensed by the copyright owner. Except for cases permitted by law or obtaining the consent of the copyright holder, any reproduction, assembly, display, rental, public show or other distribution of the content of this disc or its fragments or parts is strictly prohibited. This disc may not be exported, resold, distributed or traded outside the European Union without obtaining the appropriate license from Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases, as well as most post-2013 European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
Czech Republic
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA - UPOZORNĚNÍ
Majitel autorských práv udělil souhlas k užívání tohoto DVD (včetně jeho zvukového záznamu) výhradně pro účely jeho sledování v soukromí. Veškerá další práva jsou vyhrazena.
Definice sledování díla v soukromí vylučuje užití tohoto DVD na takových místech, jako jsou kluby, autobusy, nemocnice, hotely, ubytovací zařízení, vězeňská & školská zařízení. Jakékoli neoprávněné pořizování kopie, úpravy, veřejné promítání, pronajímání, výměna, najímání, půjčování, veřejné provozování, šíření a/nebo vysílání tohoto DVD nebo jakékolív jeho části je přísně zakázáno a jakékoliv jednání tohoto druhu je důvodem pro podání občanskoprávní žaloby a případně též pro zahájení trestního stíhání.
Toto DVD se nestane předmětem vývozu, dalšího dodávání, distribuce a/nebo prodeje, jež slouží komerčním účelům bez řádné licence udĕlené společností Warner Home Video. Práva prodeje a/nebo práva pronajímat toto DVD jsou uvedena na originálním obalu tohoto DVD.'
Translation:
'CZECH REPUBLIC - WARNING: The copyright owner grants permission to use this DVD (including its audio recording) for private viewing purposes only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of watching a work in private excludes the use of this DVD for the following places, such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, accommodation facilities, prisons and school facilities. Any unauthorized copying, modification, public screening, rental, exchange, hiring, lending, public performance, distribution and/or broadcasting of this DVD or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and ongoing proceedings of this kind constitute a civil action and any other initiation of criminal proceedings. This DVD will not be exported, resold, distributed and/or sold for commercial use without proper licenses from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent the DVD are set out on the original packaging of this DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA - UPOZORNĚNÍ
Majitel autorských práv udělil souhlas k užívání tohoto optického disku (včetně jeho zvukového záznamu) výhradně pro účely jeho sledování v soukromí. Veškerá další práva jsou vyhrazena.
Definice sledování díla v soukromí vylučuje užití tohoto optického disku na takových místech, jako jsou kluby, autobusy, nemocnice, hotely, ubytovací zařízení, vězeňská a školská zařízení. Jakékoli neoprávněné pořizování kopie, úpravy, veřejné promítání, pronajímání, výměna, najímání, půjčování, veřejné provozování, šíření a/nebo vysílání tohoto optického disku nebo jakékoliv jeho části je přísně zakázáno a jakékoliv jednání tohoto druhu je důvodem pro podání občanskoprávní žaloby a případně též pro zahájení trestního stíhání.
Tento optický disk se nestane předmětem vývozu, dalšího dodávání, distribuce a/nebo prodeje, jež slouží komerčním účelům bez řádné licence udĕlené společností Warner Home Video. Práva prodeje a/nebo práva pronajímat tento optický disk jsou uvedena na originálním obalu tohoto optického disku.'
Translation:
'CZECH REPUBLIC - WARNING: The copyright owner grants permission to use this optical disc (including its audio recording) for private viewing purposes only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of watching a work in private excludes the use of this optical disc for the following places, such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, accommodation facilities, prisons and school facilities. Any unauthorized copying, modification, public screening, rental, exchange, hiring, lending, public performance, distribution and/or broadcasting of this optical disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and ongoing proceedings of this kind constitute a civil action and any other initiation of criminal proceedings. This optical disc will not be exported, resold, distributed and/or sold for commercial use without proper licenses from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent the optical disc are set out on the original packaging of this optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Russia
1st Warning (1997-1999)
Warning: On a black background with the Warner Home Video logo on the upper right corner of the screen and the Varus Video logo on the lower left corner, the following text scrolls up:
ФИЛЬМ, ЗАПИСАННЫЙ НА ЭТОЙ КАССЕТЕ, РАЗРЕШЕН КИНОКОМПАНИЕЙ "УОРНЕР БРАЗЕРС" ИСКЛЮЧИТЕЛьНО ДЛЯ ДОМАШНЕГО ПРОСМОТРА.
ПРАВО НА ПРОИЗВОДСТВО ЗАПИСИ ПРЕДОСТАВЛЕНО ТОЛЬКО КОМПАНИИ "ВАРУС ВИДЕО" НЕЗАКОННОЕ КОММЕРЧЕСКОЕ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ЭТОЙ КАССЕТЫ МОЖЕТ ПОВЛЕЧЬ ЗА СОБОЙ ОТВЕТСТВЕННОСТЬ ПО СТ. 146 УК РФ. ДЕЙСТВУЮЩЕМУ С 1.1.1997 г.
Translation:
'THE FILM RECORDED ON THIS TAPE IS PERMITTED BY THE FILM COMPANY "WARNER BROTHERS" FOR HOME VIEWING EXCLUSIVE. THE RIGHT TO PRODUCE THE RECORDING IS GRANTED ONLY TO THE COMPANY "VARUS VIDEO". UNLAWFUL COMMERCIAL USE OF THIS CASSETTE MAY RESPONSIBLE UNDER ART. 146 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. VALID FROM 1.1.1997'
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Russian Warner Home Video tapes distributed by Varus Video, such as Blade Runner: Director's Cut (Бегущий по лезвию. Режиссерская версия).
2nd Warning (1998?-2005?)
Warning: On a black background, we see a green shiny sphere (not unlike the one in NTV's logo) zoom in, creating ripples as it does. It then flips to a less-detailed one, revealing the following text:
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
Настоящая видеокассета изготовлена по лицензии компании "Уорнер Хоум Видео" и предназначена только для домашнего использования, что исключает ее использование в местах открытых для свободного посещения, или местах, где присутствует не принадлежащие к обычному кругу семьи лица (клубы, пассажирски транспорт, больницы, гостиницы, школы, нефтяные вышки, тюрьмы и т.д.).
Все другие права сохраняются за правообладателем до тех пор, пока не будут явно переданы по соответствующей лицензии.
Неразрешенные копирование, внесенив изменений, экспорт, прокат, обмен, временное пользование или аренда, демонстрация, показ, публицное исполнение, передача в эфир и/или по кабелю, проводам, либо с помощью аналогичных средств строго запрещены и являются основанием для привлечения к гражданской, административной, уголовной ответственности.
Данная видеокассета продается и/или сдается в прокат при условии, что она может экспортироватьея, поставляться или распространяться и продаваться в торговой сети только с соблодением условий лицензии компании "Уорнер Хоум Видео".
The sphere then flips back to previous form and zooms out.
Translation:
'WARNING: This video cassette was produced under license from Warner Home Video and is intended for home use only, which excludes its use in places open to the public, or places where non-family members are present (clubs, passenger transport, hospitals, hotels , schools, oil rigs, prisons, etc.). All other rights are reserved by the copyright holder until they are expressly transferred under an appropriate license. Unauthorized copying, alteration, export, rental, exchange, temporary use or lease, demonstration, display, public performance, broadcasting and/or by cable, wire, or using similar means are strictly prohibited and are grounds for civil, administrative, criminal liability. This videotape is sold and/or rented on condition that it can be exported, supplied, or distributed and sold on a commercial network only in compliance with the terms of the Warner Home Video license.'
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: An ascending synth marimba glissando and a synth guitar note that plays twice.
Availability: Found on Russian Warner Home Video tapes distributed by Most Video.
3rd Warning (2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
Настоящий диск ДВД изготовлен по лицензии компании Уорнер Хоум Видео и предназначен только для домашнего использования, что исключает его использование в местах, открытых для свободного посещения или местах, где присутствуют не принадлежащие к обычному кругу семьи лица (клубы, пассажирский транспорт, больницы, гостиницы, школы‚ нефтяные вышки, тюрьмы и т.д.)
Все другие права сохраняются за правообладателем.
Неразрешенное копирование‚ внесение изменений, экспорт, прокат, обмен, временное пользование или аренда, демонстрация, показ, публичное исполнение, передача в эфир и/или по кабелю, проводам, либо с помощью аналогичных средств строго запрещены и являются основанием для привлечения к гражданской, административной, уголовной ответственности.
Данный диск ДВД может поставляться или распространяться и продаваться в торговой сети только с соблюдением условий лицензии компании Уорнер Хоум Видео. Правила продажи и/ипи проката данного диска ДВД указаны на его упаковке. Экспорт и/или продажа данного диска ДВД за пределы России и стран СНГ запрещены.'
Translation:
'WARNING: This DVD is manufactured under license from Warner Home Video and is intended for home use only, which excludes its use in areas open to the public or places where non-family members are present (clubs, passenger transport, hospitals, hotels, schools, oil rigs, prisons, etc.) All other rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, alteration, export, rental, exchange, temporary use or lease, demonstration, display, public performance, broadcasting and/or by cable, wire, or using similar means are strictly prohibited and are grounds for bringing to civil, administrative, criminal liability. This DVD may only be supplied or redistributed and sold on a commercial network under license from Warner Home Video. The rules for the sale and/or rental of this DVD disc are indicated on its packaging. Export and/or sale of this DVD disc outside Russia and CIS countries is prohibited.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ
Настоящий оптический диск изготовлен по лицензии компании Уорнер Хоум Видео и предназначен только для домашнего использования, что исключает его использование в местах, открытых для свободного посещения, или местах, где присутствуют не принадлежащие к обычному кругу семьи лица (клубы, пассажирский транспорт, больницы, гостиницы, школы, нефтяные вышки, тюрьмы и т.д.).
Все другие права сохраняются за правообладателем.
Неразрешенное копирование, внесение изменений, экспорт, прокат, обмен, временное пользование или аренда, демонстрация, показ, публичное использование, передача в эфир и/или по кабелю, проводам, либо с помощью аналогичных средств, строго запрещены и являются основанием для привлечения к гражданской, административной, уголовной ответственности.
Данный оптический диск может поставляться или распространяться и продаваться в торговой сети только с соблюдением условий лицензии компании Уорнер Хоум Видео. Правила продажи и/ипи проката данного оптического диска указаны на его упаковке. Экспорт и/или продажа данного оптического диска за пределы России и стран СНГ запрещены.'
Translation:
'WARNING: This optical disc is manufactured under license from Warner Home Video and is intended for home use only, which excludes its use in areas open to the public or places where non-family members are present (clubs, passenger transport, hospitals, hotels, schools, oil rigs, prisons, etc.) All other rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, alteration, export, rental, exchange, temporary use or lease, demonstration, display, public performance, broadcasting and/or by cable, wire, or using similar means are strictly prohibited and are grounds for bringing to civil, administrative, criminal liability. This optical disc may only be supplied or redistributed and sold on a commercial network under license from Warner Home Video. The rules for the sale and/or rental of this optical disc are indicated on its packaging. Export and/or sale of this optical disc outside Russia and CIS countries is prohibited.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Finland
1st Warning (Mid 1990's-Early 2000's?)
Warning: We fade in on a navy blue background with a dodger blue shine in the middle, with the text "WARNER HOME VIDEO" in pale blue (or "SANDREW METRONOME DISTRIBUTION FINLAND OY" in yellow). As it fades out, the following text scrolls up:
VAROITUS! Tällä videokasetilla olevan elokuvateoksen (mukaanluettuna elokuvan ääniraita) tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan yksinomaan kotikäyttöön. Kaikki muut oikeudet pidätetään. Luvan mukaista kotikäyttöä ei ole tämän videokasetin esittäminen tai käyttäminen kerhotiloissa, kulkuvälineissä, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa ja muissa vastaavanlaisissa paikoissa. Videokasetin tai sen osan luvaton, kopiointi, uudelleenmuokkaaminen, näyttäminen, vuokraaminen, vaihtaminen, lainaaminen, julkinen esittäminen, esittäminen televisiotai kaapelitelevisiolähetyksessä tai muissa johdinverkoissa sekä muu iulkinen tai ansiotoiminnan yhteydessä tapahtuva käyttäminen on ankarasti kielletty. Kiellon rikkoja saatetaan lailliseen edesvastuuseen. Tämä videokasetti on myyty/vuokrattu yksitviseen kotikäyttöön sillä ehdolla, ettei sitä myydä, vuokrata, viedä maasta eikä muutoin luovuteta tai jaella elinkeinotoiminnassa Euroopan talousyhteisön alueen ulkopuolella ilman asianmukaista lupaa WARNER HOME VIDEOLTA.
After it finishes scrolling, "WARNER HOME VIDEO" (or "SANDREW METRONOME DISTRIBUTION FINLAND OY") fades in again, and the bumper fades out after a few seconds.
Translation (Original variant):
'WARNING! The copyrighted work in this movie (including the soundtrack of the movie) has been granted permission for home use only. All other rights reserved. Permitted home use does not include the display or use of this videocassette in club facilities, vehicles, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools, or other similar locations. Unauthorized copying, modification, display, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, television or cable television broadcasts or other wired networks, as well as any other commercial or gainful use, are strictly prohibited. Violators of the ban will be held legally liable. This videocassette has been sold/rented for individual home use provided that it is not sold, rented, exported or otherwise disposed of or distributed in the course of business outside the European Economic Community without the proper permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO.'
Translation (Later variant I):
'WARNING! The copyrighted work in this movie (including the soundtrack of the movie) has been granted permission for home use only. All other rights reserved. Permitted home use does not include the display or use of this videocassette in club facilities, vehicles, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools, or other similar locations. Unauthorized copying, modification, display, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, television or cable television broadcasts or other wired networks, as well as any other commercial or gainful use, are strictly prohibited. Violators of the ban will be held legally liable. This videocassette is sold / rented for individual home use provided it is not sold, rented, or otherwise disposed of or distributed in the course of trade without proper permission from Warner Home Video.'
Translation (Later variant II):
'WARNING: The copyright holder of the film and its soundtrack recorded on this videocassette has granted permission only for private home use of the recording. Any other use is prohibited without the special permission of the right holder. Home use is not e.g. use in clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools or similar contexts. Any copying, editing, renting, lending, showing, public performance or transmission of this videotape or any part of it without the permission of the right holder is strictly prohibited. Violation of the prohibition leads to liability for compensation and possible criminal punishment. This videocassette has been sold/rented on the condition that it is not taken outside the EU area for commercial purposes and is not distributed there without Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy's permission. The terms of sale and/or rental of this video cassette are detailed in the original packaging of the recording.'
Later Variant I: A later variant has the following text:
VAROITUS! Tällä videokasetilla olevan elokuvateoksen (mukaanluettuna elokuvan ääniraita) tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan yksinomaan kotikäyttöön. Kaikki muut oikeudet pidätetään. Luvan mukaista kotikäyttöä ei ole tämän videokasetin esittäminen tai käyttäminen kerhotiloissa, kulkuvälineissä, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa ja muissa vastaavanlaisissa paikoissa. Videokasetin tai sen osan luvaton kopiointi, uudelleenmuokkaaminen, näyttäminen, vuokraaminen, vaihtaminen, lainaaminen, julkinen esittäminen, esittäminen televisio- tai kaapelitelevisiolähetyksessä tai muissa johdinverkoissa sekä muu iulkinen tai ansiotoiminnan yhteydessä tapahtuva käyttäminen on ankarasti kielletty. Kiellon rikkoja saatetaan lailliseen edesvastuuseen. Tämä videokasetti on myyty/vuokrattu yksitviseen kotikäyttöön sillä ehdolla, ettei sitä myydä, vuokrata eikä muutoin luovuteta tai jaella elinkeinotoiminnassa ilman asianmukaista lupaa Warner Home Videolta.
Later Variant II: At least one tape distributed by Sandrew Metronome has the following text:
VAROITUS: Tälle videokasetille tallennetun elokuvan ja sen ääniraidan tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan ainoastaan tallenteen yksityiseen kotikäyttöön. Ilman oikeudenhaltijan erityistä lupaa kaikenlainen muu käyttö kielletään. Kotikäyttöä ei ole esim. käyttö kerhoissa, linja-autoissa, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa tai vastaavissa yhteyksissä. Tämän videokasetin tai sen minkä tahansa osan kaikenlainen oikeudenhaltijan luvatta tapahtuva kopiointi, editointi, vuokraaminen, lainaaminen, näyttäminen, julkinen esittäminen tai lähettäminen on ehdottomasti kielletty. Kiellon rikkominen johtaa korvausvastuuseen ja mahdolliseen rikosoikeudelliseen rangaistukseen. Tätä videokaseti on myyty/vuokrattu sillä ehdolla ettei sitä ilman Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy:n lupaa kaupallisessa tarkoituksessa viedä EU-alueen ulkopuolelle eikä levitetä siellä. Tämän videokasetin myynti- ja/tai vuokraehdot on yksityiskohtaisesti määritelty tallenteen alkuperäisessä pakkauksessa.
Technique: Unless you count the scrolling, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Finnish Warner Home Video or Sandrew Metronome tapes.
2nd Warning (Late 1990's?-Early 2000's?)
Warning: On the same background as the previous warning, this text is shown:
TÄMÄ KASETTI ON TARKOITETTU AINOSTAAN MYYNTIIN. MYYNTIKASETIN VUOKRAAMINEN ON EHDOTTOMASTI KIELLETTY. MIKÄLI OLET VUOKRANNUT TÄMÄN KASETIN, SOITA TEKIJÄNOIKEUDEN TIEDOTUS- JA VALVONTAKESKUKSEEN. PUH. 0800-1300 230. PALKKIO ODOTTAA.
Translation:
THIS CASSETTE IS FOR SALE ONLY. RENTING THE SALES CASSETTE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RENTED THIS CASSETTE, CALL THE COPYRIGHT INFORMATION AND MONITORING CENTER. TEL. 0800-1300 230. THE REWARD IS WAITING.
Technique: Unless you count the fade transitions, none.
Audio: None.
Availability: Same as before.
3rd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SUOMI
VAROITUS: Tälle DVD:lle tallennetun elokuvan ja sen ääniraidan tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan ainoastaan tallenteen yksityiseen kotikäyttöön. Ilman oikeudenhaltijan erityistä lupaa kaikenlainen muu käyttö kielletään.
Kotikäyttöä ei ole esim. käyttö kerhoissa, linja-autoissa, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa tai vastaavissa yhteyksissä.
Tämän DVD-tallenteen tai sen minkä tahansa osan kaikenlainen oikeudenhaltijan luvatta tapahtuva kopiointi, editointi, vuokraaminen, lainaaminen, näyttäminen, julkinen esittäminen tai lähettäminen on ehdottomasti kielletty.
Kiellon rikkominen johtaa korvausvastuuseen ja mahdolliseen rikosoikeudelliseen rangaistukseen.
Tämä DVD-tallenne on myyty/vuokrattu sillä ehdolla ettei sitä ilman Warner Home Videon lupaa kaupallisessa tarkoituksessa viedä EU-alueen ulkopuolelle eikä levitetä siellä. Tämän DVD-tallenteen myynti- ja/tai vuokraehdot on yksityiskohtaisesti määritelty tallenteen alkuperäisessä pakkauksessa.'
Translation:
'FINLAND - WARNING: The copyright holder of the movie and its audio track recorded on this DVD has been granted permission for private home use only. Any other use is prohibited without the express permission of the rights holder. Home use is not, for example, use in clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools or similar connections. Any copying, editing, rental, lending, display, public performance or transmission of this DVD or any part thereof without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. Violation of the ban will result in liability and possible criminal penalties. This DVD has been sold/rented on the condition that it will not be exported or distributed outside the EU for commercial purposes without the permission of Warner Home Video. The terms of sale and/or rental of this DVD recording are detailed in the original packaging of the recording.'
Variant: Some DVDs released in the 2000s refer to Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy instead of Warner Home Video.
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SUOMI
Varoitus: tälle optiselle levylle tallennetun elokuvan ja sen ääniraidan tekijänoikeuden haltija on myöntänyt luvan ainoastaan tallenteen yksityiseen kotikäyttöön. Ilman oikeudenhaltljan erityistä lupaa kaikenlainen muu käyttö kielletään.
Kotikäyttöä ei ole esim. käyttö kerhoissa, linja-autoissa, sairaaloissa, hotelleissa, öljynporauslautoilla, vankiloissa, kouluissa tai vastaavissa yhteyksissä.
Tämän optisen levyn tai sen minkä tahansa osan kaikenlainen oikeudenhaltijan luvatta tapahtuva kopiointi, editointi, vuokraaminen, lainaaminen. näyttäminen, julkinen esittäminen tai lähettäminen on ehdottomasti kielletty.
Kiellon rikkominen johtaa korvausvastuuseen ja mahdolliseen rikosoikeudelliseen rangaistukseen.
Tämä optinen levy on myyty/vuokraltu sillä ehdolla ettei sitä ilman Warner Home Videon lupaa kaupallisessa tarkoituksessa viedä EU-alueen ulkopuolelle eikä levitetä siellä. Tämän optisen levyn myynti-ja/tai vuokraehdot on yksityiskohtaisesti määritelty tallenteen alkuperäisessä pakkauksessa.'
Translation:
'FINLAND - WARNING: The copyright holder of the movie and its audio track recorded on this optical disc has been granted permission for private home use only. Any other use is prohibited without the express permission of the rights holder. Home use is not, for example, use in clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools or similar connections. Any copying, editing, rental, lending, display, public performance or transmission of this optical disc or any part thereof without the permission of the copyright holder is strictly prohibited. Violation of the ban will result in liability and possible criminal penalties. This optical disc has been sold/rented on the condition that it will not be exported or distributed outside the EU for commercial purposes without the permission of Warner Home Video. The terms of sale and/or rental of this optical disc recording are detailed in the original packaging of the recording.'
Variant: Some early releases refer to Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland Oy instead of Warner Home Video.
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Middle East
1st Warning (1990's)
Same as the Video Master warning screen at the time.
2nd Warning (1990's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text:
'WARNING: The copyright proprietor has licenced the film (including its soundtrack) comprised in this videocassette for private home use only. All other rights are reserved. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this videocassette at locations such as clubs, coaches, hospitals, hotels, motels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorised copying, duplicating, altering, editing, exhibiting, renting, exchanging, hiring, selling, lending, public performance, diffusion and/or broadcast of this videocassette or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and any such action establishes liability for a civil action and may give rise to criminal prosecution. This videocassette is sold/hired on the condition that it is not to be sold, hired, exported, re-supplied or distributed by way of trade without a proper licence from Warner Home Video, a division of Time Warner Entertainment Company, L.P.'
Technique: None, unless you count the cut to the Hobo Collection logo.
Audio: The first half of the 1991 Silver Pictures logo theme in high-pitch.
Availability: Seen on Emirati tapes distributed by Hobo Collection, such as The World of Elephants with Bugs Bunny.
3rd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'تحذير
لقد رخص لحقوق النشر والتألیف حق إستخدام هذه الاسطوانة الرقمية ( DVD ) ، في الإستعمال المنزلي الخاص فقط ، بما في ذلك المسارات الصونية . تعني عبارة ( استخدام منزلی ) عدم استعمال هذه الاسطوانة الرسمية ( DVD ) في أماكن مثل الأندية ، الحفلات المستشفيات ، الفنادق ، المنصات البترولية ، السجون والمدارس . كما أن نسخ أو تحرير أو عرض أو تأجير أو إستنجار أو نسلبف أو أي نشر لها في الحفلات والمناسبات الموسيلية العامة ، و / أو إذاعة هذه الأسطوانة الرقمية ( DVD) أو أي جزء منها بعنبر محظورة بصورة صارمة ، وأن أي عمل كهذا بعرض فاعله للمقاضاة والمساءلة المدنية القانونية ، التي قد تنشأ عنها مساءلة جنائبة . هذه الأسطوانة الرسمية ( DVD) يجب أن لا ينم نصديرها و / أو استيرادها مرة أخرى ، و / أو توزيعها وبيعها نجارها ، دون ترخيص صريح وصحبح من أورنر هوم فيديو ) إن حقوق البيع و / أو التأجير الخاصة بهذه الأسطوانة الرقمية ( DVD ) محددة على الغلاف الأصلي لهذه الاسطوانة الرقمية'
Translation:
'Warning: Copyright permission has been granted for the right to use this digital disc (DVD), for private home use only, including its soundtracks. The term “Home Use” means not to use this official DVD in places such as clubs, parties, hospitals, hotels, oil platforms, prisons and schools. Likewise, copying, editing, displaying, renting, leasing or soliciting, or any publishing of it in concerts and public musical events, and/or broadcasting this digital disc (DVD) or any part thereof in public is strictly prohibited, and any such act is an effective display of accountability for legal and civil litigation, which may lead to criminal accountability. This official DVD must not be exported and/or imported again, and/or distributed and sold by its owner, without an express and correct license from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent this digital DVD are described on the original cover for this digital disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'تحذير
لقد رخص لحقوقوالتليف حق استخدام هذه الأسطوانة الرقمية (القرص المرني) في الاستعمال المنزلى الخاص فقط، بما فى ذلك المسارات الصوتية. تعني عبارة (استخدام منزلي) عدم استعمال هذه الأسطوانة الرقمية (القرص المرئي) في أماكن مثل الأندية، الحفلات، المستشفيات، الفنادق، المنصات البترولية، السجون والمدارس. كما أن سخ أو تحرير أو عرض أو تأجير او استنجا رْ أو تسليف أو ا ى نشر لها فى الحفلات و لمناسباتت الموسيقية العامة، و/او اذاعة هذه الأسطوانة الرقمية (القرص المرني) أ و أى جرء منها يعتبر محظوراً ينصورة صا رمة، وأن أي عمل كهذا يعرض فاعله للمقاضاة والمساءلة المدنية القانونية، لتي قد تنشأً عنها مساءلة جنائية. هذه الأسطوانة الرقمية (القرص المرني) يجب ان لا ينم تصدير ها و/أو استير ادها مرة أخرى، و/أو توزيعها وبيعها تجاريا، دون ترخيص صريح وصحيح من (ورنر هوم فيديو). إن حقوق البيع و/أو التاأجير الخاصة بهذه الأسطوانة الرقميةه (القرص المرني) محددة على الغلاف الأصلي لهذه الأسطوانة الرقميةه.'
Translation:
'Warning: The right to use this digital disk (floppy disk) is authorized for private domestic use only, including audio tracks. The term “home use” means not to use this digital disk (optical disc) in places such as clubs, parties, hospitals, hotels, petroleum platforms, prisons and schools. Likewise, generating, editing, displaying, renting, soliciting, lending or publishing them in concerts and public musical events, and/or broadcasting this digital disk (floppy disk) or any part thereof is strictly prohibited, and that any such action exposes the perpetrator to civil and legal prosecution and accountability, which may result in criminal accountability. This digital disk (floppy disk) must not be exported and/or imported again, and/or distributed and sold commercially, without an express and valid license from "Warner Home Video". The rights to sell and/or rent this digital disk (floppy disk) are limited to the original cover of this digital disk.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Hungary
1st Warning (1990's-Early 2000's?)
Warning: On a blue background, we see the following text scroll up:
Figyelmeztetés!
A szerzői jog tulajdonosa ennek a filmnek
csak otthoni lejátszását, hangjának
csak házi hallgatását engedélyezi.
Valamennyi egyéb jogot fenntart magának.
Az otthoni lejátszás és házi hallgatás
fogalmába semmiképpen sem tartozik
bele a videokazetta következő helyeken
való bemutatása:
klubokban, bárokban, turistabuszokon,
kórházakban, szállodákban, olajfúró
telepeken, börtönökben és iskolákban.
Ennek a videokazettának vagy egy
részének bármilyen jogosulatlan
masólása, nyilvános bemutatása,
forgalmazása, terjesztése vagy bármilyen
módon történő továbbadása szigorúan
tilos, jogi felelősségre vonássai járhat
és annak kővetkezményeit vonhatja
maga után.
Ennek a videokazettának az elkészitését
a WARNER HOME VIDEO
engedélyezte az InterCom Nemzetközi
Kulturális Szolgáltato Kft. részére.
A WARNER HOME VIDEO
engedélye nélkül nem adható el sem
külföldre, sem belföldre, kereskedelmi úton
nem hasznosítható.
Ennek a videokazettának a hasznosítása
Magyarországon kizárólagosan az
InterCom Kft. joga, továbbeladást vagy
továbbkőlcsőnzést csak az InterCom
engedélyezhet.
Translation:
Warning! The copyright owner authorizes this film to be played at home only, and its audio to be listened to at home only. All other rights are reserved. Home playback and home listening does not include showing the videotape in the following places: clubs, bars, tour buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, public presentation, distribution, distribution or transmission in any way of this videotape or a part of it is strictly prohibited and may result in legal liability and severe consequences. The production of this videotape was authorized by WARNER HOME VIDEO for InterCom International Kulturális Szolgáltato LLC Without the permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO, it may not be sold abroad or domestically, and may not be used commercially. The use of this videotape in Hungary is exclusively the right of InterCom LLC, resale or sublease can only be authorized by InterCom.
Technique: Simple computer animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Found on Hungarian VHS releases distributed by Intercom, such as Assassins.
2nd Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'MAGYAROSZÁG - FIGYELMEZTETÉS
A szerzői jog tulajdonosa a jelen DVD-nek (a hangfelvétel sávot is beleértve) csak a házi használatát engedélyezte. Minden más jogot fenntartott.
A házi használat meghatározása kizárja a jelen DVD használatát olyan helyeken, mint klubok, társasági autóbuszok, kórházak, szállodák, olajfúró szigetek, börtönök és iskolák.
A jelen DVD-nek vagy bármely részének bármilyen engedély nélküli másolása, kiadása, kiállításon való bemutatása, bérbevétele, cseréje, bérbeadása, kölcsönzése, nyilvános lejátszása vagy műsorszóró hálózaton való leadása szigorúan tilos, és bármely ilyen cselekmény polgári peres eljárással jár vagy büntetojogi eljárást vonhat maga után.
A Warner Home Video megfelelö licencíája nélkül a DVD nem exportálható, kereskedelmi úton nem terjeszthető vagy árusítható. A jelen DVD árusítás és/vagy bérleti jogosultságai a DVD eredeti csomagolásán találhatók.'
Translation:
'HUNGARY - WARNING: The copyright owner has granted this DVD (including the audio track) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, company buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Unauthorized copying, publishing, exhibition, rental, exchange, rental, rental, public playback, or broadcasting of this DVD or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited, and any such act may result in civil litigation or criminal proceedings. Without a proper license from Warner Home Video, the DVD may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially. The sale and/or rental rights for this DVD are on the original packaging of the DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
3rd Warning (Early 2000's)
Warning: On a black background, we see the following text scroll up:
FIGYELMEZTETÉS
A szerzői jogok tulajdonosa ennek a videokazettának (hangsávját is beleértve) kizárólag otthoni felhasználásához járul hozzá. A felhasználásra vonatkozó minden más jogot fenntart.
Az otthoni felhasználás fogalma kizárja a jelen videokazetta egyéb helyeken, így különösen szórakozóhelyek, egyházi intézmények, egészségügyi létesítmények, kereskedelmi szálláshelyek, tömegközlekedési eszközök, művelődési atthonok, büntetés-végrehajtó intézetek és oktatási intézmények területén történő felhasználását.
Ennek a videokazettának - vagy bármely részének - jogosulatlan felhasználása, illetve a felhasználásra vonatkozó jog túllépése, így különösen a videokazetta a jogtulajdonos hozzájárulása nélkül történő többszörözése, másolása, átdolgozása, moziban történő vetítése, bérbe illetve haszonkölcsönbe adása, nyilvános előadása, televízión, rádión, Interneten vagy bármilyen más módon valóközvetítése szigorúan tilos. Az ilyen jellegű cselekmények pedig az elkövető polgári illetve büntetőjogi felelősségének megállapítását vonhatják maguk után.
A videokazetta eladásafbérbeadása azzal a feltétellel történik, melynek értelmében a videokazetta a Warner Home Video Hungária Kft. vonatkozó hozzájárulása nélkül a Magyar Köztársaság területén kívül nem adható tovább, nem hozható forgalomba, nem adható bérbe vagy haszonkölcsönbe és kereskedelmi úton nem hasznosítható.
Translation: WARNING: The copyright owner grants permission for this videotape (including its soundtrack) to be used for home use only. All other rights of use are reserved. The concept of home use excludes the use of this videotape in other places, such as in entertainment venues, religious institutions, medical facilities, commercial accommodation, public transport, cultural atthons, penal institutions and educational institutions. Unauthorized use of this videotape — or any part of it — or exceeding the right to use it, in particular duplicating, copying, reworking, screening in cinemas, renting or lending, public performance of the videotape, on television, radio, Internet, without the consent of the right holder or its transmission in any other way is strictly prohibited. Acts of this nature may result in civil or criminal liability of the perpetrator. The sale and lease of the videocassette takes place on the condition that the videocassette may not be resold, placed on the market, rented or loaned out, and may not be used commercially outside the territory of the Republic of Hungary without the relevant consent of Warner Home Video Hungária Kft.
Technique: 2D computer animation.
Audio: None.
Availability: Seen on later Hungarian Warner Home Video releases on videocassette.
4th Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'MAGYAROSZÁG
FIGYELMEZTETÉS: A szerzői jog tulajdonosa a jelen optikai lemeznek (a hangfelvétel sávot is beleértve) csak a házi használatát engedélyezte. Minden más jogot fenntartott.
A házi használat meghatározása kizárja a jelen optikai lemez használatát olyan helyeken, mint klubok, társasági autóbuszok, kórházak, szállodák, olajfúró szigetek, börtönök és iskolák.
A jelen optikai lemeznek vagy bármely részének bármilyen engedély nélküli másolása, kiadása, kiállításon való bemutatása, bérbevétele, cseréje, bérbeadása, kölcsönzése, nyilvános lejátszása vagy műsorszóró hálózaton való leadása szigorúan tilos, és bármely ilyen cselekmény polgári peres eljárással jár vagy büntetojogi eljárást vonhat maga után.
A Warner Home Video megfelelö licencíája nélkül az optikai lemez nem exportálható, kereskedelmi úton nem terjeszthető vagy árusítható. A jelen optikai lemez árusítás és/vagy bérleti jogosultságai az optikai lemez eredeti csomagolásán találhatók.'
Translation:
'HUNGARY - WARNING: The copyright owner has granted this optical disc (including the audio track) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, company buses, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Unauthorized copying, publishing, exhibition, rental, exchange, leasing, hiring, public playback, or broadcasting of this optical disc or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited, and any such act may result in civil litigation or criminal proceedings. Without a proper license from Warner Home Video, the optical disc may not be exported, distributed or sold commercially. The sale and/or rental rights for this optical disc are on the original packaging of the optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Turkey
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'TÜRKİYE
UYARI: Telif hakkı sahibi bu DVD (film müziği dahil olmak üzere)'yi sadece evde özel kullanım için vermiştir. Tüm diğer haklar saklı tutulmaktadır.
Evde kullanım tanımı, işbu DVD' nin klüpler, otobüsler, hastaneler, oteller, benzin istasyonları, hapisaneler ve okullar gibi yerlerdeki kullanımını hariç tutmaktadır.
İşbu DVD'nin veya herhangi bir bölümünün, herhangi bir şekilde yetki dışında kopyalanması, düzenlenmesi, yayınlanması kiralanması, mübadelesi, kiraya verilmesi, ödünç verilmesi, halka sunulması ve/veya televizyonda yayınlanması kesinlikle yasaktır ve bu tür bir girişim hukuki sorumluluğu doğurduğu gibi aynı zamanda cezai sorumluluğa da yol açabilir.
Bu DVD'nin Warner Home Video'dan izin alınmaksızın ticaret mevkiine konulması amacı ile ihracatı, dağıtımı ve/veya satışı yasaktır. İşbu DVD'nin satışına ve/veya kiralanmasına ilişkin haklar DVD'nin orijinal ambalajında belirtilmiştir.'
Translation:
'TURKEY - WARNING: The copyright holder provided this DVD (including the soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights reserved. The home use definition excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, gas stations, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, broadcasting, rentinh, exchange, leasing, lending, public offering and/or televised broadcasting of this DVD or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and such an attempt can lead not only to legal liability but also to criminal liability. The export, distribution and/or sale of this DVD for commercial purposes is prohibited without permission from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'TÜRKİYE
Uyarı: Telif hakkı sahibi bu optik diski (film müziği dahil olmak üzere) sadece evde özel kullanım için vermiştir. Tüm diğer haklar saklı tutulmaktadır.
Evde kullanım tanımı, işbu optik diskin klüpler, otobüsler, hastaneler, oteller, benzin istasyonları, hapishaneler ve okullar gibi yerlerdeki kullanımını hariç tutmaktadır.
İşbu optik diskin veya herhangi bir bölümünün, herhangi bir şekilde yetki dışında kopyalanması, düzenlenmesi, yayınlanması, kiralanması, mübadelesi, kiraya verilmesi, Ödünç verilmesi, halka sunulması ve/veya televizyonda yayınlanması kesinlikle yasaktır. Ve bu tür bir girişim hukuki sorumluluğu doğurduğu gibi aynı zamanda cezai sorumluluğa da yol açabilir.
Bu optik diskin Warner Home Video'dan izin alınmaksızın ticaret mevkiine konulması amacı ile ihracatı, dağıtımı ve/veya satışı yasaktır. İşbu optik diskin satışına ve/veya kiralanmasına ilişkin haklar optik diskin orijinal ambalajında belirtilmiştir.'
Translation:
'TURKEY - Warning: The copyright holder provided this optical disc (including the soundtrack) for private home use only. All other rights reserved. The home use definition excludes the use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, buses, hospitals, hotels, gas stations, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, broadcasting, renting, exchange, leasing, lending, public offering and/or televised broadcasting of this optical disc or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited. And such an attempt can lead not only to legal liability but also to criminal liability. The export, distribution and/or sale of this optical disc for commercial purposes is prohibited without permission from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent this optical disc are specified on the original packaging of the optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Romania
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'România
AVERTISMENT: Deținătorul drepturilor de autor acordă pentru acest DVD (inclusiv coloana sonoră) numai dreptul de utilizare în mod privat, la domiciliu. Orice alte drepturi sunt rezervate și rămân titularului.
Definiția folosirii private la domiciliu exclude utilizarea acestui DVD în locuri precum cluburi, autobuze, vagoane, hoteluri, instalații de foraj petrolier, închisori, școli etc.
Orice copiere, editare, expunere, închiriere, schimb, împrumut, prezentare publică, difuzare și/sau radiodifuziune neautorizată a acestui DVD, sau a oricărei părți din acesta, sunt strict interzise și orice astfel de acțiune atrage după sine răspunderea civilă și penală.
Încălcarea acestor drepturi de autor se urmărește din oficiu de către organele de poliție și de către alte organe abilitate de lege și se pedepșeste cu închisoare de până la trei ani.
Acest DVD nu poate face obiectul exportului, distribuirii și/sau comercializării prin vânzare în absența unei licențe corespunzătoare de la Warner Home Video. Drepturile privind vânzarea și/sau închirierea acestui DVD sunt specificate pe ambalajul original al DVDului.'
Translation:
'Romania - WARNING: The copyright holder grants this DVD (including the soundtrack) only the right to use privately at home. Any other rights are reserved and remain with the owner. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this DVD in places such as clubs, buses, wagons, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools, etc. Any copying, editing, display, rental, exchange, loan, public presentation, broadcasting and/or unauthorized broadcasting of this DVD, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action entails civil and criminal liability. Violation of these copyrights is prosecuted ex officio by law enforcement and other law enforcement agencies and is punishable by up to three years in prison. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or marketed without a proper license from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are specified on the original packaging of the DVD.'
Variants:
In some cases, "ROMÂNIA" is in uppercase.
Sometimes, "AVERTISMENT" is replaced by "ATENȚIE".
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ROMÂNIA
AVERTISMENT: Deținătorul drepturilor de autor acordă pentru acest dlsc optic (inclusiv coloana sonoră) numai dreptul de utilizare în mod privat, la domiciliu. Orice alte drepturi sunt rezervate și rămân titularului.
Definiția folosirii private la domiciliu exclude utilizarea acestui disc optic în locuri precum cluburi, autobuze, vagoane, hoteluri, instalații de foraj petrolier, închisori, școli etc.
Orice copiere, editare, expunere, închiriere, schimb, împrumut, prezentare publică, difuzare și/sau radiodifuziune neautorizată a acestui disc optic, sau a oricărei părți din acesta, sunt strict interzise și orice astfel de acțiune atrage după sine răspunderea civilă și penală.
Încălcarea acestor drepturi de autor se urmărește din oficiu de către organele de poliție și de către alte organe abilitate de lege și se pedepșeste cu închisoarea de până la trei ani.
Acest disc optic nu poate face obiectul exportului distribuirii și/sau comercializării prin vânzare în absența unei licențe corespunzătoare de la Warner Home Video. Drepturile privind vânzarea și/sau închirierea acestui disc optic sunt specificate pe ambalajul original al discului optic.'
Translation:
'ROMANIA - WARNING: The copyright holder grants this optical disc (including the soundtrack) only the right to use privately at home. Any other rights are reserved and remain with the owner. The definition of private home use excludes the use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, buses, wagons, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools, etc. Any copying, editing, display, rental, exchange, loan, public presentation, broadcasting and/or unauthorized broadcasting of this optical disc, or any part thereof, is strictly prohibited and any such action entails civil and criminal liability. Violation of these copyrights is prosecuted ex officio by law enforcement and other law enforcement agencies and is punishable by up to three years in prison. This optical disc may not be exported, distributed and/or marketed without a proper license from Warner Home Video. The rights to sell and/or rent this optical disc are specified on the original packaging of the optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Greece
1st Opening (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ΕΛΛΑΣ
ΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ: Ο νόμιμος κάτοχος των δικαιωμάτων πνευματικής ιδιοκτησίας (περιλαμβανόμενης και της μουσικής επένδυσης) αυτού του DVD, έχει παραχωρήσει την χρήση του μόνο για ιδιωτική κατ'οίκον προβολή, έχοντας παρακρατήσει κάθε άλλο δικαίωμα.
Ο προσδιορισμός της εννοίας της κατ'οίκον προβολής αποκλείει την χρήση αυτού του DVD σε άλλα μέρη, όπως (και μη περιοριστικά), σε λέσχες, μέσα μεταφοράς, νοσοκομεία, ξενοδοχεία, εξέδρες αντλήσεως πετρελαίου, φυλακές και σχολεία. Κάθε, χωρίς άδεια του νομίμου κατόχου (και μη περιοριστικά) αντιγραφή, διασκευή, έκθεση, ενοικίαση, ανταλλαγή, δανεισμός, δημόσια προβολή ή μετάδοση αυτού του DVD ή μέρους αυτού, απαγορεύεται αυστηρά και κάΘε τέτοια παραβίαση, θεμελιώνει αστική ευθύνη για αποζημίωση και οδηγεί σε ποινική δίωξη του παραβάτου.
Αυτό το DVD απαγορεύεται να εξαχθεί, διανεμηθεί ή/και πωληθεί εκτός των ορίων της Ευρωπαικής Ενώσεως, χωρίς την προηγούμενη άδεια της νομίμου δικαιούχου WARNER HOME VIDEO. Τα δικαιώματα για την πώληση ή ενοικίαση αυτού του DVD περιγράφονται στην συσκευασία του DVD.'
Translation:
'GREECE - NOTICE: The lawful owner of the copyright (including its musical score) of this DVD has granted its use for private home viewing only, having reserved all other rights. The definition of home viewing excludes the use of this DVD in other places, such as (not limited to) clubs, vehicles, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any copying, adaptation, exhibition, rental, exchange, lending, public display or transmission of this DVD or part of it without the permission of the copyright holder (and not restrictively) is strictly prohibited and any such violation establishes civil liability for damages and results in criminal prosecution of the offender. This DVD may not be exported, distributed or/and sold outside the borders of the European Union without the prior permission of the legal owner WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell or rent this DVD are described on the DVD packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ΕΛΛΑΣ
ΕΙΔΟΠΟΙΗΣΗ: Ο νόμιμος κάτοχος των δικαιωμάτων πνευματικής ιδιοκτησίας (περιλαμβανόμενης και της μουσικής επένδυσης) αυτού του οπτικού δίσκου, έχει παραχωρήσει την χρήση του μόνο για ιδιωτική κατ'οίκον προβολή, έχοντας παρακρατήσει κάθε άλλο δικαίωμα.
Ο προσδιορισμός της εννοίας της κατ'οίκον προβολής αποκλείει την χρήση αυτού του οπτικού δίσκου σε άλλα μέρη, όπως (και μη περιοριστικά), σε λέσχες, μέσα μεταφοράς, νοσοκομεία, ξενοδοχεία, εξέδρες αντλήσεως πετρελαίου, φυλακές και σχολεία. Κάθε, χωρίς άδεια του νομίμου κατόχου (και μη περιοριστικά) αντιγραφή, διασκευή, έκθεση, ενοικίαση, ανταλλαγή, δανεισμός, δημόσια προβολή ή μετάδοση αυτού του οπτικού δίσκου ή μέρους αυτού, απαγορεύεται αυστηρά και κάθε τέτοια παραβίαση, θεμελιώνει αστική ευθύνη για αποζημίωση και οδηγεί σε ποινική δίωξη του παραβάτου.
Αυτός ο οπτικός δίσκος απαγορεύεται να εξαχθεί, διανεμηθεί ή/και πωληθεί εκτός των ορίων της Ευρωπαικής Ενώσεως, χωρίς την προηγούμενη άδεια της νομίμου δικαιούχου WARNER HOME VIDEO. Τα δικαιώματα για την πώληση ή ενοικίαση αυτού του οπτικού δίσκου περιγράφονται στην συσκευασία του οπτικού δίσκου.'
Translation:
'GREECE - NOTICE: The lawful owner of the copyright (including its musical score) of this optical disc has granted its use for private home viewing only, having reserved all other rights. The definition of home viewing excludes the use of this optical disc in other places, such as (not limited to) clubs, vehicles, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any copying, adaptation, exhibition, rental, exchange, lending, public display or transmission of this optical disc or part of it without the permission of the copyright holder (and not restrictively) is strictly prohibited and any such violation establishes civil liability for damages and results in criminal prosecution of the offender. This optical disc may not be exported, distributed or/and sold outside the borders of the European Union without the prior permission of the legal owner WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell or rent this optical disc are described on the optical disc packaging.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Bulgaria
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'България
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Притежателят на авторското право е лицензирал това DVD (включително и музиката към него) единствено за домашна употреба. Всички други права са запазени.
Определението "за домашна употреба" изключва използването на това DVD в клубове, влакове, болници, хотели, петролни платформи, затвори и училища.
Всяко непозволено копиране, редактиране, представяне, отдаване под наем, замяна, даване на заем, публично излъчване и/или ефирно излъчване на това DVD или на някаква част от него, е абсолютно забранено и всяко едно такова действие поражда гражданска отговорност и може да доведе до наказателно преследване.
Това DVD не следва да бъде изнасяно, разпространявано и/или продавано с търговска цел без съответната лицензия от Уорнър Хоум Видео. Правата за продажба или наем са указани върху оригиналната обложка.'
Translation:
'Bulgaria - WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this DVD (including the music to it) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of "home use" excludes the use of this DVD in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, exchange, lending, public broadcasting and/or broadcasting this DVD, or any part of it, is strictly prohibited, and any such action gives rise to civil liability and may result in criminal prosecution. This DVD should not be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially without the appropriate Warner Home Video license. The rights to sell or rent are indicated on the original cover.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'БЪЛГАРИЯ
ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ: Притежателят на авторското право е лицензирал този оптически диск (включително и музиката към него) единствено за домашна употреба. Всички други права са запазени.
Определението "за домашна употреба" изключва използването на този оптически диск в клубове, влакове, болници, хотели, петролни платформи, затвори и училища.
Всяко непозволено копиране, редактиране, представяне, отдаване под наем, замяна, даване на заем, публично излъчване и/или ефирно излъчване на този оптически диск или на някаква част от него, е абсолютно забранено и всяко едно такова действие поражда гражданска отговорност и може да доведе до наказатено преследване.
Този оптически диск не следва да бъде изнасян, разпространяван и/или продаван с търговска цел без съответният лиценз от Уорнър Хоум Видео. Правата за продажба или наем са указани върху оригиналната обложка.'
Translation:
'BULGARIA - WARNING: The copyright holder has licensed this optical disc (including the music to it) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of "home use" excludes the use of this optical disc in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any unauthorized copying, editing, presentation, rental, exchange, lending, public broadcasting and/or broadcasting this optical disc, or any part of it, is strictly prohibited, and any such action gives rise to civil liability and may result in criminal prosecution. This optical disc should not be exported, distributed and/or sold commercially without the appropriate Warner Home Video license. The rights to sell or rent are indicated on the original cover.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Croatia
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'HRVATSKA
Upozorenje: Vlasnik je autorskih prava ustupio pravo na iskorišćivanje ovog DVD-a sa slikovnim i zvučnim zapisom isključivo za kućnu uporabu. Sva su ostala prava proizvođača i vlasnika snimljenoga djela pridržana.
Odredba pojma kućne uporabe isključuje pravo na korištenje ovoga DVD-a u klubovima, vlakovima, bolnicama, hotelima, naftnim platformama, zatvorima, školama i srodnim mjestima.
Strogo je zabranjeno svako neovlašteno umnožavanje, montiranje, prikazivanje, unajmljivanje, razmjenjivanje, iznajmljivanje, posuđivanje, javno prikazivanje, prenošenje i/ili emitiranje ovog DVD-a ili bilo kojega njegova dijela.
Svaki takav postupak povreda je prava vlasnika snimljenoga djela podložna kaznenome progonu. Ovaj je DVD prodan, odnosno iznajmljen pod uvjetom da se neće dalje prodavati, iznajmljivati, izvoziti, ponovo nuditi ili distribuirati bez propisnoga odobrenja WARNER HOME VIDEA. Na izvornome pakovanju DVD-a naveden je obujam i vrsta ustupljenih prava na prodaju i/ili iznajmljivanje ovoga DVD-a.'
Translation:
'CROATIA - Warning: The copyright owner has assigned the right to use this DVD with image and sound recording exclusively for home use. All other rights of the producer and owner of the recorded work are reserved. The provision of the term home use excludes the right to use this DVD in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and related places. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, display, rental, exchange, rental, lending, public display, transmission and/or broadcasting of this DVD or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such proceedings violate the rights of the owner of the recorded work and are subject to criminal prosecution. This DVD has been sold or rented provided that it will no longer be sold, rented, exported, re-offered or distributed without the proper approval of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The original packaging of the DVD states the scope and type of rights assigned to the sale and/or rental of this DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'HRVATSKA
Upozorenje: Vlasnik je autorskih prava ustupio pravo na iskorišćivanje ovog optičkog diska sa slikovnim i zvučnim zapisom isključivo za kućnu uporabu. Sva su ostala prava proizvođača i vlasnika snimljenog djela pridržana.
Odredba pojma kućne uporabe isključuje pravo na korištenje ovoga optičkog diska u klubovima, vlakovima, bolnicama, hotelima, naftnim platformama, zatvorima, školama i srodnim mjestima.
Strogo je zabranjeno svako neovlašteno umnožavanje, montiranje, prikazivanje, unajmljivanje, razmjenjivanje, iznajmljivanje, posuđivanje, javno prikazivanje, prenošenje i/ili ovog optičkog diska ili bilo kojega njegova dijela.
Svaki takav postupak povreda je prava vlasnika snimljenog djela podložna kaznenome progonu. Ovaj je optički disk prodan, odnosno iznajmljen pod uvjetom da se neće dalje prodavati, iznajmljivati, izvoziti, ponovno nuditi ili distribuirati bez propisnog odobrenja WARNER HOME VIDEA. Na izvornome pakovanju optičkog diska naveden je obujam i vrsta ustupljenih prava na prodaju i/ili iznajmljivanje ovog optičkog diska.'
Translation:
'CROATIA - Warning: The copyright owner has assigned the right to use this optical disc with image and sound recording exclusively for home use. All other rights of the producer and owner of the recorded work are reserved. The provision of the term home use excludes the right to use this optical disc in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and related places. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, display, rental, exchange, rental, lending, public display, transmission and/or broadcasting of this optical disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such proceedings violate the rights of the owner of the recorded work and are subject to criminal prosecution. This optical disc has been sold or rented provided that it will no longer be sold, rented, exported, re-offered or distributed without the proper approval of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The original packaging of the optical disc states the scope and type of rights assigned to the sale and/or rental of this optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Serbia
1st Opening (2008-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'UPOZORENJE
Vlasnik autorskih prava ustupio je pravo na korišćenje ovog DVD-a (uključujući i tonski zapis) isključivo za kućnu upotrebu. Sva ostala prava zadržava vlasnik i proizvođač ovog izdanja. Definicija pojma kućne upotrebe isključuje korišćenje ovog DVD-a u klubovima, vozovima, bolnicama, hotelima, naftnim platformama, zatvorima, školama i sličnim lokacijama. Strogo je zabranjeno svako neovlašćeno umnožavanje, montiranje, javno prikazivanje, razmenjivanje, iznajmljivanje i emitovnje ovog DVD-a ili bilo kog njegovog dela. Svaki takav postupak predstavlja povredu autorskih prava i podložan je krivičnom gonjenju. Ovaj DVD se ne sme izvoziti, distribuirati i/ili prodavati bez posebnog odobrenja WARNER HOME VIDEA. Prava na prodaju i/ili iznajmljivanje ovog DVD-a navedena su na originalnom pakovanju DVD-a.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner has assigned the right to use this DVD (including the audio recording) exclusively for home use. All other rights are reserved by the owner and manufacturer of this edition. The definition of home use excludes the use of this DVD in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and similar locations. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, public display, exchange, rental and broadcasting of this DVD or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such action constitutes copyright infringement and is subject to criminal prosecution. This DVD may not be exported, distributed and/or sold without the special permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell and/or rent this DVD are stated on the original packaging of the DVD.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'UPOZORENJE
Vlasnik autorskih prava ustupio je pravo na korišćenje ovog optičkog diska (uključujući i tonski zapis) isključivo za kućnu upotrebu. Sva ostala prava zadržava vlasnik i proizvođač ovog izdanja. Definicija pojma kućne upotrebe isključuje korišćenje ovog optičkog diska u klubovima, vozovima, bolnicama, hotelima, hotelima, naftnim platformama, zatvorima, školama i sličnim lokacijama. Strogo je zabranjeno svako neovlašćeno umnožavanje, montiranje, javno prikazivanje, razmenjivanje, iznajmljivanje i emitovanje ovog optičkog diska ili bilo kog njegovog dela. Svaki takav postupak predstavlja povredu autorskih prava i podložan je krivičnom gonjenju. Ovaj optički disk se ne sme izvoziti, distribuirati i/ili prodavati bez posebnog odobrenja WARNER HOME VIDEA. Prava na prodaju i/ili iznajmljivanje ovog optičkog diska navedena su na originalnom pakovanju optičkog diska.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner has assigned the right to use this optical disc (including the audio recording) exclusively for home use. All other rights are reserved by the owner and manufacturer of this edition. The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc in clubs, trains, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons, schools and similar locations. Any unauthorized reproduction, editing, public display, exchange, rental and broadcasting of this optical disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such action constitutes copyright infringement and is subject to criminal prosecution. This optical disc may not be exported, distributed and/or sold without the special permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The rights to sell and/or rent this optical disc are stated on the original packaging of the optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Slovenia
1st Warning (2003-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SLOVENIJA
OPOZORILO: Lastnik avtorskega dela odstopa pravico do uporabe tega DVD-ja (slikovni in zvočni zapis) samo za domačo uporabo. Vse ostale pravice so pridržane.
Vsako nedovoljeno presnemavanje, izdajanje, izvajanje, najemanje, prodaja, izmenjava, izposoja, javno predvajanje, distribuiranje, oddajanje, izvoz, ponovni uvoz ali drugo uporabljanje kateregakoli dela ali celotnega DVD-ja v ali izven Republike Slovenije brez posebnega pisnega dovoljenja WARNER HOME VIDEA je kršenje avtorskih pravic in je zanj kršitelj kazensko odgovoren.'
Translation:
'SLOVENIA - WARNING: The copyright holder disclaims the right to use this DVD (image and audio) for home use only. All other rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, issuance, performance, rental, sale, exchange, rental, public broadcasting, distribution, broadcasting, export, re-import or other use of any part or all of the DVD in or outside the Republic of Slovenia without the special written permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO is copyright infringement and the infringer is criminally liable for it.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SLOVENIJA
OPOZORILO: Lastnik avtorskega dela odstopa pravico do uporabe tega optičnega diska (slikovni in zvočni zapis) samo za domačo uporabo. Vse ostale pravice so pridržane.
Vsako nedovoljeno presnemavanje, izdajanje, izvajanje, najemanje, prodaja, izmenjava, izposoja, javno predvajanje, distribuiranje, oddajanje, izvoz, ponovni uvoz ali drugo uporabljanje kateregakoli dela ali celotnega optičnega diska v ali izven Republike Slovenije brez posebnega pisnega dovoljenja WARNER HOME VIDEA je kršenje avtorskih pravic in je zanj kršitelj kazensko odgovoren.'
Translation:
'SLOVENIA - WARNING: The copyright holder disclaims the right to use this optical disc (image and audio) for home use only. All other rights reserved. Any unauthorized copying, issuance, performance, rental, sale, exchange, rental, public broadcasting, distribution, broadcasting, export, re-import or other use of any part or all of the optical disc in or outside the Republic of Slovenia without the special written permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO is copyright infringement and the infringer is criminally liable for it.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Iceland
1st Warning (1998-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ÍSLAND - VIÐVÖRUN
Eigandi flutningsréttar hefur heimilað notkun þessa stafræna mynddisks (DVD) (að hljóðrás meðtalinni) einungis til notkunar í heimahúsum. Öll önnur réttindi eru áskilin.
Við not í heimahúsum er undanskilin notkun á stöðum eins og í klúbbum, á sjúkrahúsum, hótelum, olíuborpöllum, í fangelsum og í skólum.
Hvers konar óheimil fjölföldun, klippingar, sýningar, skiptileíga, útlán og opinberar sýningar á þessum stafræna mynddiski eða hluta hans er stranglega bönnuð og getur slikt athæfi leitt til höfðunar einkamáls og sætt opinberri ákæru.
Stafræna mynddiskinn má ekki flytja út, dreifa eða selja án fulls umboðs Warner Home Video. Skilmálar um sölu eða útleigu á þessum stafræna mynddiski eru tilgreindir á umbúðunum sem hann er í.'
Translation:
'ICELAND - WARNING: The copyright holder has authorized the use of this digital video disc (DVD) (including the audio channel) for home use only. All other rights are reserved. For use in homes, use is excluded in places such as clubs, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any kind of unauthorized duplication, editing, showing, renting, lending and public display of this digital video disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and such conduct may result in civil action and public prosecution. The digital video disc may not be exported, distributed or sold without the full authority of Warner Home Video. Terms of sale or rental of this digital video disc are specified on the packaging in which it is contained.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ÍSLAND - VIÐVÖRUN
Eigandi flutningsréttar hefur heimilað notkun þessa stafræna mynddisks (ljósdisks) (að hljóðrás meðtalinni) einungis til notkunar í heimahúsum. Öll önnur réttindi eru áskilin.
Við not í heimahúsum er undanskilin notkun á stöðum eins og í klúbbum, á sjúkrahúsum, hótelum, olíuborpöllum, í fangelsum og í skólum.
Hvers konar óheimil fjölföldun, klippingar, sýningar, skiptileíga, útlán og opinberar sýningar á þessum stafræna mynddiski eða hluta hans er stranglega bönnuð og getur slikt athæfi leitt til höfðunar einkamáls og sætt opinberri ákæru.
Stafræna mynddiskinn má ekki flytja út, dreifa eða selja án fulls umboðs Warner Home Video. Skilmálar um sölu eða útleigu á þessum stafræna mynddiski eru tilgreindir á umbúðunum sem hann er í.'
Translation:
'ICELAND - WARNING: The copyright holder has authorized the use of this digital video disc (Blu-ray) (including the audio channel) for home use only. All other rights are reserved. For use in homes, use is excluded in places such as clubs, hospitals, hotels, oil rigs, prisons and schools. Any kind of unauthorized duplication, editing, showing, renting, lending and public display of this digital video disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and such conduct may result in civil action and public prosecution. The digital video disc may not be exported, distributed or sold without the full authority of Warner Home Video. Terms of sale or rental of this digital video disc are specified on the packaging in which it is contained.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Estonia
1st Warning (2008-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'HOIATUS: Autoriõiguste omanik lubab kasutada käesoleval DVD-l salvestatud audiovisuaalseid teoseid ainult isiklikeks vajadusteks. Kõik muud õigused on reserveeritud.
Mõistest "isiklikeks vajadusteks" on välistatud DVD kasutamine klubides, kirikutes, haiglates, hotellides, vanglates, kauplustes, kohvikutes, transpordivahendites, koolides ja muudes taolistes paikades.
DVD või selle osa omavoliline kopeerimine, töötlemine, üldsusele näitamine, rentimine, vahetamine, laenutamine, avalik esitamine, levitamine, edastamine ringhäälingus, kaabellevi- või arvutivõrgus on keelatud ning toob kaasa tsiviil- või kriminaalvastutuse.
Käesolevat DVD-d ei tohi edasi müüa, laenutada, eksportida või levitada ärilisel eesmärgil ilma Warner Home Video vastava loata.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner permits the use of audiovisual works recorded on this DVD for personal use only. All other rights reserved. The term "personal use" excludes the use of DVDs in clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, schools, and the like. Unauthorized copying, processing, showing to the public, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, broadcasting, broadcasting, cable or computer networking of a DVD or cable network is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability. This DVD may not be resold, rented, exported or distributed for commercial purposes without the permission of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'HOIATUS
Autoriõiguste omanik lubab kasutadad käesoleval optilisel kettal salvestatud audiovisuaalseid teoseid ainult isiklikeks vajadusteks. Kõik muud õigused on reserveeritud.
Mõistest "isiklikeks vajadusteks" on välistatud optilise ketta kasutamine klubides, kirikutes, haiglates, hotellides, vanglates, kauplustes, kohvikutes, transpordivahendites, koolides ja muudes taolistes paikades.
Optilise ketta või selle osa omavoliline kopeerimine, töötlemine, üldsusele näitamine, rentimine, vahetamine, laenutamine, avalik esitamine, levitamine, edastamine ringhäälingus, kaabellevi- või arvutivõrgus on keelatud ning toob kaasa tsiviil- või kriminaalvastutuse.
Käesolevat optilist ketast ei tohi edasi müüa, laenutada, eksportida või levitada ärilisel eesmärgil ilma Warner Home Video vastava loata.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner permits the use of audiovisual works recorded on this optical disc for personal use only. All other rights reserved. The term "personal use" excludes the use of optical discs in clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, schools, and the like. Unauthorized copying, processing, showing to the public, rental, exchange, lending, public performance, broadcasting, broadcasting, cable or computer networking of a optical disc or cable network is prohibited and may result in civil or criminal liability. This optical disc may not be resold, rented, exported or distributed for commercial purposes without the permission of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Latvia
1st Warning (2008-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'BRĪDINĀJUMS: Autortiesību/blakustiesību īpašnieks ir licencējis šo DVD (ieskaitot tajā ietverto skaņas pavadījumu) tikai un vienīgi izmantošanai mājas apstākļos (personiskiem mērķiem). Jebkuras citas tiesības ir aizsargātas.
Termins "izmantošana mājas apstākļos" neietver DVD izmantošanu tādās vietās kā klubi, baznīcas, slimnīcas, viesnīcas, cietumi, veikali, kafejnīcas, transporta līdzekļi un skolas.
Jebkura veida neatļauta DVD vai jebkuras tā/tās daļas reproducēšana, pārveidošana, izrādīšana, iznomāšana, apmaiņa, patapināšana, publiska demonstrēšana, izplatīšana, pārraidīšana un/vai retranslēšana pa kabeļiem ir stingri aizliegta, rada civiltiesisku atbildību un var būt par pamatu saukšanai pie administrativas un kriminālatbildības.
DVD tiek pārdota/iznomāta ar noteikumu, ka tā netiks tālāk pārdota, iznomāta, eksportēta, piegādāta vai izplatīta tirdzniecības ceļā, nesaņemot atbilstošu licenci no Warner Home Video.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright/related rights holder has licensed this DVD (including the audio accompanying it) for home use only (for personal use). Any other rights are reserved. The term "home use" does not include the use of DVDs in places such as clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, and schools. Any unauthorized reproduction, modification, display, rental, exchange, lending, public display, distribution, transmission and/or rebroadcasting by cable of the DVD or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited, gives rise to civil liability and may result in administrative and criminal liability. The DVD is sold/rented provided it will not be resold, rented, exported, supplied or distributed commercially without the appropriate license from Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'BRĪDINĀJUMS
Autortiesību/blakustiesību īpašnieks ir licencējis šo optisko disku (ieskaitot tajā ietverto skaņas pavadījumu) tikai un vienīgi izmantošanai mājas apstākļos (personiskiem mērķiem). Jebkuras citas tiesības ir aizsargātas.
Termins "izmantošana mājas apstākļos" neietver optiska diska izmantošanu tādās vietās kā klubi, baznīcas, slimnīcas, viesnīcas, cietumi, veikali, kafejnīcas, transporta līdzekļi un skolas.
Jebkura veida neatļauta optiska diska vai jebkuras tā/tās daļas reproducēšana, pārveidošana, izrādīšana, iznomāšana, apmaiņa, patapināšana, publiska demonstrēšana, izplatīšana, pārraidīšana un/vai retranslēšana pa kabeļiem ir stingri aizliegta, rada civiltiesisku atbildību un var būt par pamatu saukšanai pie administrativas un kriminālatbildības.
Optiskais disks tiek pārdots/iznomāts ar noteikumu, ka tas netiks tālāk pārdots, iznomāts, eksportēts, piegādāts vai izplatīts tirdzniecības ceļā, nesaņemot atbilstošu licenci no Warner Home Video.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright/related rights holder has licensed this optical disc (including the audio accompanying it) for home use only (for personal use). Any other rights are reserved. The term "home use" does not include the use of optical discs in places such as clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, and schools. Any unauthorized reproduction, modification, display, rental, exchange, lending, public display, distribution, transmission and/or rebroadcasting by cable of the optical disc or any portion thereof is strictly prohibited, gives rise to civil liability and may result in administrative and criminal liability. The optical disc is sold/rented provided it will not be resold, rented, exported, supplied or distributed commercially without the appropriate license from Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Lithuania
1st Warning (2008-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ĮSPĖJIMAS:
Autorių (gretuninių) teisių savininkas suteikė licenciją naudoti šį (šią) DVD (vaizdajuostę) su jame (joje) esančiu audiovizualiniu kūriniu (įskaitant jo (jos) garso takelį) tiktai namų sąlygomis (asmeniniam naudojimui). Visos kitos teisės priklauso autorių teisių savininkui.
Sąvoka "asmeninis naudojimas" neapima šio (šios) DVD (vaizdajuostės) panaudojimo tokiose vietose kaip klubai, bažnyčios, ligoninės, viešbučiai, kalėjimai, parduotuvės, kavinės, transporto priemonės ir mokyklos.
Bet koks šio (šios) DVD (vaizdajuostės) ar jo (jos) dalies atgaminimas, perdirbimas, viešas rodymas, nuoma, perdavimas mainais, teikimas panaudai, viešas atlikimas, platinimas ir (ar) transliacija ir (ar) kabelinė retransliacija yra griežtai draudžiami.
Bet kuris toks veiksmas užtraukia civilinę atsakomybę ir gali užtraukti administracinę bei baudžiamąją atsakomybę.
DVD (vaizdajuostę) yra parduodamas (-a), išnuomojamas (a), eksportuojamas (-a), tiekiamas (-a) ar platinamas (-a) kitaip parduodant, neturint Warner Home Video išduotos tinkamos licencijos.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed this DVD (videotape) with the audiovisual work on it (including its soundtrack) for home use only (for personal use). All other rights belong to the copyright owner. The term "personal use" does not include the use of this DVD (videotape) in places such as clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, and schools. Any reproduction, processing, public display, rental, transfer, lending, public performance, distribution and/or broadcast and/or cable retransmission of this DVD (videotape) or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such action gives rise to civil liability and may give rise to administrative and criminal liability. The DVD (videotape) can't be sold, rented, exported, supplied, or otherwise distributed without the proper license of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'ĮSPĖJIMAS:
Autorių (gretuninių) teisių savininkas suteikė licenziją naudoti šį optinį diska su jame esančiu audiovizualiniu kūriniu (įskaitant jo garso takelį) tik namų sąlygomis (asmeniniam naudojimui). Visos kitos teisės priklauso autorių teisių savininkui.
Sąvoka "asmeninis naudojimas" neapima šio optinio disko naudojimo tokiose vietose kaip klubai, bažnyčios, ligoninės, viešbučiai, kalėjimai, parduotuvės, kavinės, transporto priemonės ir mokyklos.
Bet koks šio optinio disko ar jo dalies atgaminimas, perdavimas, viešas rodymas, nuoma, perdavimas mainais, teikimas panaudai, viešas atlikimas, platinimas ir (ar) transliacija ir (ar) kabelinė retransliacija yra griežtai draudžiami.
Bet kuris toks veiksmas užtraukia civilinę atsakomybę ir gali užtraukti administracinę bei baudžiamąją atsakomybę.
Optinis diskas yra parduodamas ar išnuomojamas su salyga, kad jis nebus parduodamas, išnuomojamas, eksportuojamas, tiekiamas, ar platinamas kitaip parduodant, neturint Warner Home Video išduotos tinkamos licenzijos.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed this optical disc with the audiovisual work on it (including its soundtrack) for home use only (for personal use). All other rights belong to the copyright owner. The term "personal use" does not include the use of this optical disc in places such as clubs, churches, hospitals, hotels, prisons, shops, cafes, vehicles, and schools. Any reproduction, processing, public display, rental, transfer, lending, public performance, distribution and/or broadcast and/or cable retransmission of this optical disc or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such action gives rise to civil liability and may give rise to administrative and criminal liability. The optical disc can't be sold, rented, exported, supplied, or otherwise distributed without the proper license of Warner Home Video.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
Albania
1st Warning (2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'SHQIPËRIA
Pronari i të drejtës së autorit e lejon të drejtën e përdorimit të këtij materiali (DVD/videokasetë) me regjistrime audio dhe video vetëm për shfrytëzim shtëpiak. Të gjitha të drejtat e tjera të veprës i rezervohen autorit dhe prodhuesit.
Nocioni i shfrytëzimit shtëpiak e përjashton të drejtën e shfrytëzimit të këtij materiali (DVD/videokasetë) në vende si: klube, kisha, spitale, salla të pritjes, automjete të trafikut publik, hotele, restorante, petrolplatforma, burgje, shkolla dhe në vende tjera të ngjashme.
Ndalohet rreptësisht shumfishimi i pautorizuar, shfrytëzimi në formë të ndryshuar, montimi apo çfarëdo ndryshimi tjetër, shfaqja publike, shfaqja ose transmetimi nëpërmjet linjave të ndryshme telekomunikuese dhe dhënia me qira e këtij materiali (DVD/videokasetë) apo cilësdo pjesë të tij.
Çdo veprim i tillë paraqet shkelje të drejtash për pronarin e të drejtës së autorit dhe si pasojë do të paditet dhe do të ketë përgjegjësinë për krim ekonomik dhe ndjekje penale.
Ky material (DVD/videokasetë) shitet dhe jepet në shfrytëzim me kusht që nuk do të ri-shitet, jepet me qira, eksportohet, të riofrohet, magazinohet apo distribuohet për qellime marketingu pa lejen e WARNER HOME VIDEO. Paketimi origjinal I këtij materiali (DVD/videokasetë) përcakton qëllimin dhe llojin e të drejtave të lejuara për shitjen ose dhënien me qira të tij (DVD/videokasetë).'
Translation:
'ALBANIA: The copyright owner allows the right to use this material (DVD/videotape) with audio and video recordings for home use only. All other rights of the work are reserved to the author and the producer. The notion of domestic use excludes the right to use this material (DVD/videotape) in places such as: clubs, churches, hospitals, waiting rooms, public transport vehicles, hotels, restaurants, petrol platforms, prisons, schools and other places. Similar. Unauthorized reproduction, use in altered form, editing or any other modification, public display, display or transmission via various telecommunication lines and rental of this material (DVD/videotape) or any part thereof is strictly prohibited. Any such action constitutes a violation of the rights of the copyright owner and as a result will be prosecuted and held liable for economic crime and prosecution. This material (DVD/videotape) is sold and put into use provided it will not be resold, rented, exported, resold, stored or distributed for marketing purposes without the permission of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The original packaging of this material (DVD/videotape) defines the purpose and the type of rights allowed for its sale or rent (DVD/videotape).'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'PARALAJMËRIM
Pronari me të drejtën e autorit e ka liçencuar këtë disk optik (duke përfshirë edhe kolonën zanore) vetëm për përdorim shtëpiak. Të gjitha të drejtat e tjera janë të rezervuara.
Përkufizimi i përdorimit shtëpiak përjashton përdorimin e këtij disku optik në ambiente si klube, mjete levizës, spitale, hotele, objekte naftë-nxjerrëse, burgje apo shkolla.
Çdo kopjim, ndryshim, shfaqje, huazim, shkëmbim, vënie në përdorim, dhënie për përdorim, shpërndarje për shfaqje publike dhe/ose transmetim i paautorizuar i këtij disku optik, apo pjesë të tij, është rreptësisht i ndaluar, dhe çdo veprim i tillë përbën shkelje për një akt civil dhe mund të hapë shteg për proçedim penal.
Ky disk optik nuk duhet eksportuar, shpërndarë dhe/ose tregëtuar jashtë vendeve të BE pa një liçencë të përcaktuar nga Warner Home Video. Të drejtat e shitjes dhe/ose huazimit për këtë disk optik janë të shpjeguara në mbështellësen paketuese origjinale të këtij disku optik.'
Translation:
'WARNING: The copyright owner has licensed this optical disc (including soundtrack) for home use only. All other rights reserved. The definition of home use excludes the use of this optical disc in environments such as clubs, vehicles, hospitals, hotels, oil extraction facilities, prisons or schools. Any copying, modifying, showing, borrowing, exchanging, putting into use, giving for use, distribution for public display and/or unauthorized transmission of this optical disc, or part thereof, is strictly prohibited, and any such action constitutes violation of a civil act and may open the way for criminal proceedings. This optical disc must not be exported, distributed and/or traded outside the EU without a license set forth by Warner Home Video. The sales and/or lending rights for this optical disc are explained in the original packaging of this optical disc.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.
North Macedonia
1st Warning (2005-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'МАКЕДОНИЈА
Сопственикот на авторските права го отстапува правото на искористување на ова ДВД/оваа видео касета со звучниот и видео запис само за домашна употреба. Сите други права на сопственикот и продуцентот на авторското дело се задржани.
Дефиницијата за домашна употреба го исклучува правото на користење на ова ДВД/оваа видео касета во клубовите, црквите, болниците, чекалниците, возилата на јавниот транспорт, хотелите, рестораните, нафтените платформи, училиштата и други слични места.
Секое копирање, искористување во променета форма, монтирање или друга промена или преработка, јавно изведување и прикажyвање, емитување во етерот или преку кабловски мрежи и издавање под наем на ова ДВД/оваа видео касета или некој дел без дозвола е строго забрането.
Секоја таква постапка претставува повреда на правата на сопственикот и може да доведе до обвинување за надомест на штета, одговорност за економска злоупотреба или кривично гонење.
Ова ДВД/оваа видео касета се продава/се издава под наем под услов да не се препродава, издава под наем, изведува, повторно да се нуди, складира или дистрибуира со намера да се стави на пазарот без одобрение на WARNER HOME VIDEO. На оригиналното пакување на ова ДВД/оваа видео касета се дефинира обемот и видот на отстапените права за продавање и/или изнајмување на ова ДВД/оваа видео касета.'
Translation:
'MACEDONIA: The copyright owner reserves the right to use this DVD/videotape's audio and video for home use only. All other rights of the owner and producer of the copyright work are reserved. The definition for home use excludes the right to use this DVD/videotape in clubs, churches, hospitals, waiting rooms, public transport vehicles, hotels, restaurants, oil rigs, schools and other similar places. Any copying, use in its modified form, editing or other modification or remake, public performance and display, broadcast on the air or through cable networks and rental of this DVD/videotape or any part thereof without permission is strictly prohibited. Any such action constitutes a violation of the owner's rights and may result in charges of damages, liability for economic misconduct or criminal prosecution. This DVD/videotape is sold/leased provided it is not resold, rented, performed, re-offered, stored or distributed with the intention of placing on the market without the approval of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The original packaging of this DVD/videotape defines the scope and type of rights granted for the sale and/or rental of this DVD/videotape.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most European/African/Middle Eastern/Indian/Australian DVD releases.
2nd Warning (2008?-)
Warning: Same as the British warning, but the text is replaced by the following:
'МАКЕДОНИЈА
Сопственикот на авторските права го отстапува правото на искористување на овој оптички диск/оваа видео касета со звучниот и видео запис само за домашна употреба. Сите други права на сопственикот и продуцентот на вторското дело се задржани.
Дефиниција за домашна употреба го исклучува правото на користење во клубовите, црквите, болниците, чекалниците, возилата на јавниот транспорт, хотелите, рестораните, нафтените платорми, училиштата и други слични места.
Секое копирање, искористување во променета форма, монтирање или друга промена или преработка, јавно изведување и прикажyвање, емитување во етерот или преку кабловските мрежи и издавање по наем на овој оптички диск/оваа видео касета или некој дел без дозвола е строго забрането.
Секоја таква постапкта претставува повреда на правата на сопственикот и може да доведе до обвинување за надомест на штета, одговорност за економска злоупотреба или кривично гонење.
Овој оптички диск/оваа видео касета се продава/се издава под наем под услов да не се препродава, издава под наем, изведува, повторно да се нуди, складира или дистрибуира со намера да се стави на пазарот без одобрение на WARNER HOME VIDEO. На оригиналното пакување на овој оптички диск/оваа видео касета се дефинира обемот и видот на отстапените права за продавање и/или изнајмување на овој оптички диск/оваа видео касета.'
Translation:
'MACEDONIA: The copyright owner reserves the right to use this optical disc/videotape's audio and video for home use only. All other rights of the owner and producer of the copyright work are reserved. The definition for home use excludes the right to use this optical disc/videotape in clubs, churches, hospitals, waiting rooms, public transport vehicles, hotels, restaurants, oil rigs, schools and other similar places. Any copying, use in its modified form, editing or other modification or remake, public performance and display, broadcast on the air or through cable networks and rental of this optical disc/videotape or any part thereof without permission is strictly prohibited. Any such action constitutes a violation of the owner's rights and may result in charges of damages, liability for economic misconduct or criminal prosecution. This optical disc/videotape is sold/leased provided it is not resold, rented, performed, re-offered, stored or distributed with the intention of placing on the market without the approval of WARNER HOME VIDEO. The original packaging of this optical disc/videotape defines the scope and type of rights granted for the sale and/or rental of this optical disc/videotape.'
Technique: Same as the British warning.
Audio: Same as the British warning.
Availability: Seen on most Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases.