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How to Copyright a Video – The Definitive Guide [2026 Update]

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Protecting video content is more important—and more complicated—than ever. Whether you publish training videos, live stream events, or market products online, you need a clear way to prove ownership and respond fast if your content is copied. In 2026, AI tools and rapid reposting make it easier to remix, reupload, or misattribute a video, which […]

The Complete Guide to Understanding Video Aspect Ratios (2026)

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As screen resolutions and sizes evolve, so do aspect ratios. If 4:3 was once the norm, that’s no longer the case. In 2026, the dominant ratio for wider screens is 16:9, pushing the 4:3 aspect ratio into the past and making it old-fashioned. Besides 16:9, the vertical 9:16 ratio has entered the spotlight, conquering mobile […]

The 20 Best VOD Platforms in 2026 (Pricing, Features & Use Cases)

20 best VOD Platforms

In 2026, video-on-demand (VOD) platforms remain indispensable tools for businesses and content creators – profoundly shaping how global audiences consume media. These platforms offer incredible flexibility, enabling users to tap into vast, on-demand video libraries tailored to their interests and schedules. For businesses, a premium VOD platform provides a channel for engaging customers with high-quality […]

What Is an M3U8 File? A Practical Guide to HLS Playlists (Creation, Security, Troubleshooting)

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An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 encoded playlist used by HLS to list media segments and variants for adaptive playback. In 2026, M3U8 files remain the backbone of HLS streaming, enabling adaptive bitrate streaming, low latency HLS, and encrypted video delivery. An M3U8 file is a UTF-8 playlist that directs how media segments are delivered […]

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Last updated: January 5, 2026 1. SCOPE This Service Level Agreement (“SLA”) outlines the service availability, response commitments, and responsibilities between Dacast (“Provider”) and the Customer (“Client”) with respect to the use of Dacast’s streaming and video-on-demand services. 2. SERVICE AVAILABILITY Dacast commits to providing 99.9% service availability per calendar month, […]