Definition

To accept that the use of the Asset may be tracked.

Name/Label

Accept Tracking

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/acceptTracking

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

The collected information may be tracked by the Assigner, or may link to a Party with the role 'trackingParty' function.

Definition

To use the Asset or parts of it as part of a composite collection.

Name/Label

Aggregate

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/aggregate

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To add explanatory notations/commentaries to the Asset without modifying the Asset in any other way.

Name/Label

Annotate

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/annotate

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To anonymize all or parts of the Asset.

Name/Label

Anonymize

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/anonymize

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example, to remove identifying particulars for statistical or for other comparable purposes, or to use the Asset without stating the author/source.

Definition

Preserve a persistent copy of an asset so that it can be retrieved over a significant period of time.

Name/Label

Archive

Identifier

http://iptc.org/std/RightsML/2011-10-07/archive

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

It may be bounded (i.e. have an end-date or end-time) or unbounded.

Definition

To attribute the use of the Asset.

Name/Label

Attribute

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/attribute

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Preferred use as a Duty. May link to an Asset with the attribution information. May link to a Party with the role “attributedParty” function.

Definition

To compensate by transfer of some amount of value, if defined, for using or selling the Asset.

Name/Label

Compensate

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/compensate

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Preferred use as a Duty. The compensation may use different types of things with a value: (i) the thing is expressed by the value (term) of the Constraint name; (b) the value is expressed by operator, rightOperand, dataType and unit. Typically the assignee will compensate the assigner, but other compensation party roles may be used.

Definition

To create multiple copies of the Asset that are being concurrently used.

Name/Label

Concurrent Use

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/concurrentUse

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To permanently remove all copies of the Asset after it has been used.

Name/Label

Delete

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/delete

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Use a constraint to define under which conditions the Asset must be deleted.

Definition

To create a new derivative Asset from this Asset and to edit or modify the derivative.

Name/Label

Derive

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/derive

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

A new asset is created and may have significant overlaps with the original Asset. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective). To the derived Asset a next policy may be applied.

Definition

To produce a digital copy of (or otherwise digitize) the Asset from its analogue form.

Name/Label

Digitize

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/digitize

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To create a static and transient rendition of an Asset.

Name/Label

Display

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/display

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/play

User Note(s)

For example, displaying an image on a screen. If the action is to be performed to a wider audience than just the Assignees, then the Recipient constraint is recommended to be used.

Definition

To supply the Asset to third-parties.

Name/Label

Distribute

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/distribute

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

It is recommended to use nextPolicy to express the allowable usages by third-parties.

Definition

To ensure that the Rule on the Asset is exclusive.

Name/Label

Ensure Exclusivity

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/ensureExclusivity

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

If used as a Duty, the assigner should be explicitly indicated as the party that is ensuring the exclusivity of the Rule.

Definition

To run the computer program Asset.

Name/Label

Execute

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/execute

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example, machine executable code or scripts used for running a visual display.

Definition

To extract parts of the Asset and to use it as a new Asset.

Name/Label

Extract

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/extract

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/reproduce

User Note(s)

A new asset is created and may have very little in common with the original Asset. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective). To the extracted Asset a next policy may be applied.

Definition

To transfer the ownership of the Asset to a third party without compensation and while deleting the original asset.

Name/Label

Give

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/give

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/transfer

Definition

To grant the use of the Asset to third parties.

Name/Label

Grant Use

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/grantUse

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

This action enables the assignee to create policies for the use of the Asset for third parties. The nextPolicy is recommended to be agreed with the third party. Use of temporal constraints is recommended.

Definition

To include other related assets in the Asset.

Name/Label

Include

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/include

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example: bio picture must be included in the attribution. Use of a relation sub-property is required for the related assets.

Definition

To record the Asset in an index.

Name/Label

Index

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/index

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example, to include a link to the Asset in a search engine.

Definition

To inform that an action has been performed on or in relation to the Asset.

Name/Label

Inform

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/inform

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Used as a duty, it may link to a Party with the role 'informedParty' function.

Definition

To change existing content of the Asset. A new asset is not created by this action.

Name/Label

Modify

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/modify

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

This action will modify an asset which is typically updated from time to time without creating a new asset. If the result from modifying the asset should be a new asset the actions derive or extract should be used. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective).

Definition

To move the Asset from one digital location to another including deleting the original copy.

Name/Label

Move

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/move

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

After the Asset has been moved, the original copy must be deleted.

Definition

To grant the specified Policy to a third party for their use of the Asset.

Name/Label

Next Policy

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/nextPolicy

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Useful for downstream policies.

Definition

To obtain verifiable consent to perform the requested action in relation to the Asset.

Name/Label

Obtain Consent

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/obtainConsent

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Used as a Duty to ensure that the Assigner or a another Party is authorized to approve such actions on a case-by-case basis. May link to a Party with the role “consentingParty” function.

Definition

To create a sequential and transient rendition of an Asset.

Name/Label

Play

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/play

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example, to play a video or audio track. If the action is to be performed to a wider audience than just the Assignees, then the Recipient constraint is recommended to be used.

Definition

To publicly perform the Asset.

Name/Label

Present

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/present

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

The asset can be performed (or communicated) in public.

Definition

To create a tangible and permanent rendition of an Asset.

Name/Label

Print

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/print

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

For example, creating a permanent, fixed (static), and directly perceivable representation of the Asset, such as printing onto paper.

Definition

To make duplicate copies of the Asset in any material form.

Name/Label

Reproduce

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/reproduce

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To review the Policy applicable to the Asset.

Name/Label

Review Policy

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/reviewPolicy

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Used as a duty when human intervention is required to review the Policy. May link to an Asset which represents the full Policy information.

Definition

To transfer the ownership of the Asset to a third party with compensation and while deleting the original asset.

Name/Label

Sell

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/sell

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/transfer

Definition

To deliver the Asset in real-time.

Name/Label

Stream

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/stream

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

The Asset maybe utilised in real-time as it is being delivered. If the action is to be performed to a wider audience than just the Assignees, then the Recipient constraint is recommended to be used.

Definition

To use the Asset in timed relations with media (audio/visual) elements of another Asset.

Name/Label

Synchronize

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/synchronize

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To have a text Asset read out loud.

Name/Label

Text-to-Speech

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/textToSpeech

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

If the action is to be performed to a wider audience than just the Assignees, then the recipient constraint is recommended to be used.

Definition

To convert the Asset into a different format.

Name/Label

Transform

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/transform

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

User Note(s)

Typically used to convert the Asset into a different format for consumption on/transfer to a third party system.

Definition

To translate the original natural language of an Asset into another natural language.

Name/Label

Translate

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/translate

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

To apply a watermark to the Asset.

Name/Label

Watermark

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/watermark

Included in

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/use

Definition

A point in space or time defined with absolute coordinates for the positioning of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Absolute Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absolutePosition

User Note(s)

Example: The upper left corner of a picture may be constrained to a specific position of the canvas rendering it.

Definition

Measure(s) of one or two axes for 2D-objects or measure(s) of one to tree axes for 3D-objects of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Absolute Asset Size

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absoluteSize

User Note(s)

Example: The image can be resized in width to a maximum of 1000px.

Definition

The absolute spatial positions of four corners of a rectangle on a 2D-canvas or the eight corners of a cuboid in a 3D-space for the target Asset to fit.

Name/Label

Absolute Spatial Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absoluteSpatialPosition

Broader LeftOperand

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absolutePosition

User Note(s)

Example: The upper left corner of a picture may be constrained to a specific position of the canvas rendering it. Note: see also the Left Operand Relative Spatial Asset Position.

Definition

The absolute temporal positions in a media stream the target Asset has to fit.

Name/Label

Absolute Temporal Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absoluteTemporalPosition

Broader LeftOperand

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/absolutePosition

User Note(s)

Use with Actions including the target Asset in a larger media stream. The fragment part of a Media Fragment URI (https://www.w3.org/TR/media-frags/) may be used for the right operand. See the Left Operand realativeTemporalPosition. Example: The MP3 music file must be positioned between second 192 and 250 of the temporal length of a stream.

Definition

A percentage amount of the target Asset relevant for exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:decimal from 0 to 100.

Name/Label

Asset Percentage

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/percentage

User Note(s)

Example: Extract less than or equal to 50%.

Definition

Numeric count of executions of the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Count

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/count

Definition

The date (and optional time and timezone) of exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:date or xsd:dateTime as defined by [xmlschema11-2].

Name/Label

Datetime

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/dateTime

User Note(s)

The use of Timezone information is strongly recommended. The Rule may be exercised before (with operator lt/lteq) or after (with operator gt/gteq) the date(time) defined by the Right operand. Example: dateTime gteq 2017-12-31T06:00Z means the Rule can only be exercised after (and including) 6:00AM on the 31st Decemeber 2017 UTC time.

Definition

A time delay period prior to exercising the action of the Rule. The point in time triggering this period MAY be defined by another temporal Constraint combined by a Logical Constraint (utilising the odrl:andSequence operand). Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [xmlschema11-2].

Name/Label

Delay Period

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/delayPeriod

User Note(s)

Only the eq, gt, gteq operators SHOULD be used. Example: delayPeriod eq P60M indicates a delay of 60 Minutes before exercising the action.

Definition

The delivery channel used for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Delivery Channel

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/deliveryChannel

User Note(s)

Example: the asset may be distributed only on mobile networks.

Definition

A continuous elapsed time period which may be used for exercising of the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [xmlschema11-2].

Name/Label

Elapsed Time

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/elapsedTime

User Note(s)

Only the eq, lt, lteq operators SHOULD be used. See also Metered Time. Example: elpasedTime eq P60M indicates a total elapsed time of 60 Minutes.

Definition

An identified event setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Event

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/event

User Note(s)

Events are temporal periods of time, and operators can be used to signal before (lt), during (eq) or after (gt) the event. Example: May be taken during the “FIFA World Cup 2020” only.

Definition

A transformed file format of the target Asset.

Name/Label

File Format

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/fileFormat

User Note(s)

Example: An asset may be transformed into JPEG format.

Definition

A set of coordinates setting the borders of a geospatial area used for exercising the action of the Rule. The coordinates MUST include longitude and latitude, they MAY include altitude and the geodetic datum.

Name/Label

Geospatial Coordinates

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/spatialCoordinates

Broader LeftOperand

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/spatial

User Note(s)

The default values are the altitude of earth’s surface at this location and the WGS 84 datum.

Definition

A named and identified geospatial area with defined borders which is used for exercising the action of the Rule. An IRI MUST be used to represent this value.

Name/Label

Geospatial Named Area

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/spatial

User Note(s)

A code value for the area and source of the code must be presented in the Right Operand. Example: the [iso3166] Country Codes or the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Name

Definition

A defined industry sector setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Industry Context

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/industry

User Note(s)

Example: publishing or financial industry.

Definition

A natural language used by the target Asset.

Name/Label

Language

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/language

User Note(s)

Example: the asset can only be translated into Greek. Must use [bcp47] codes for language values.

Definition

Category of a media asset setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Media Context

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/media

User Note(s)

Example media types: electronic, print, advertising, marketing. Note: The used type should not be an IANA MediaType as they are focused on technical characteristics.

Definition

An accumulated amount of one to many metered time periods which were used for exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [xmlschema11-2].

Name/Label

Metered Time

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/meteredTime

User Note(s)

Only the eq, lt, lteq operators SHOULD be used. See also Elapsed Time. Example: meteredTime lteq P60M indicates an accumulated period of 60 Minutes or less.

Definition

The amount of a financial payment. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:decimal.

Name/Label

Payment Amount

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/payAmount

User Note(s)

Can be used for compensation duties with the unit property indicating the currency of the payment.

Definition

Category of product or service setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Product Context

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/product

User Note(s)

Example: May only be used in the XYZ Magazine.

Definition

A defined purpose for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Purpose

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/purpose

User Note(s)

Example: Educational use.

Definition

The party receiving the result/outcome of exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Recipient

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/recipient

User Note(s)

The Right Operand must identify one or more specific Parties or category/ies of the Party.

Definition

A recurring period of time before the next execution of the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [xmlschema11-2].

Name/Label

Recurring Time Interval

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/timeInterval

User Note(s)

Only the eq operator SHOULD be used. Example: timeInterval eq P7D indicates a recurring 7 day period.

Definition

A point in space or time defined with coordinates relative to full measures the positioning of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Relative Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativePosition

User Note(s)

Example: The upper left corner of a picture may be constrained to a specific position of the canvas rendering it.

Definition

Measure(s) of one or two axes for 2D-objects or measure(s) of one to tree axes for 3D-objects - expressed as percentages of full values - of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Relative Asset Size

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativeSize

User Note(s)

Example: The image can be resized in width to a maximum of 200%. Note: See the Left Operand absoluteSize.

Definition

The relative spatial positions - expressed as percentages of full values - of four corners of a rectangle on a 2D-canvas or the eight corners of a cuboid in a 3D-space of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Relative Spatial Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativeSpatialPosition

Broader LeftOperand

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativePosition

User Note(s)

See also Absolute Spatial Asset Position.

Definition

A point in space or time defined with coordinates relative to full measures the positioning of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Relative Temporal Asset Position

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativeTemporalPosition

Broader LeftOperand

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/relativePosition

User Note(s)

See also Absolute Temporal Asset Position. Example: The MP3 music file must be positioned between the positions at 33% and 48% of the temporal length of a stream.

Definition

Resolution of the rendition of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Rendition Resolution

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/resolution

User Note(s)

Example: the image may be printed at 1200dpi.

Definition

An identified computing system or computing device used for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

System Device

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/systemDevice

User Note(s)

Example: The system device can be identified by a unique code created from the used hardware.

Definition

The unit of measure used for counting the executions of the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

UnitOfCount

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/unitOfCount

User Note(s)

Note: Typically used with Duties to indicate the unit entity to be counted of the Action. Example: A duty to compensate and a unitOfCount constraint of 'perUser' would indicate that the compensation may be multiplied by the 'number of users'.

Definition

The version of the target Asset.

Name/Label

Version

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/version

User Note(s)

Example: Single Paperback or Multiple Issues or version 2.0 or higher.

Definition

An identified location of the IT communication space which is relevant for exercising the action of the Rule.

Name/Label

Virtual IT Communication Location

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/virtualLocation

User Note(s)

Example: an Internet domain or IP address range.

Definition

The value of a compensation expressed as a monetary amount. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:decimal.

Name/Label

Compensation Value

Identifier

http://iptc.org/std/RightsML/2011-10-07/compensationValue

User Note(s)

May be used for other compensations than payments, e.g. barter agreements.

Definition

Indicates the actual datetime the action of the Rule was exercised.

Name/Label

Policy Usage Time

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/policyUsage

User Note(s)

This can be used to express constraints with a LeftOperand relative to the time the rule is exercised. Operators indicate before (lt, lteq), during (eq) or after (gt, gteq) the usage of the rule. Example: event lt policyUsage expresses that the identified event must have happened before the action of the rule is exercised.

Definition

The Party to be attributed.

Name/Label

Attributed Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/attributedParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the attribute action.

Definition

The Party is the recipient of the compensation.

Name/Label

Compensated Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/compensatedParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the compensate duty action.

Definition

The Party that is the provider of the compensation.

Name/Label

Compensating Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/compensatingParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the compensate duty action.

Definition

The Party who obtains the consent.

Name/Label

Consented Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/consentedParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the obtainConsent action.

Definition

The Party to obtain consent from.

Name/Label

Consenting Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/consentingParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the obtainConsent action.

Definition

The Party to be informed of all uses.

Name/Label

Informed Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/informedParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the inform action.

Definition

The Party who provides the inform use data.

Name/Label

Informing Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/informingParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

Maybe specified as part of the inform action.

Definition

The Party whose usage is being tracked.

Name/Label

Tracked Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/trackedParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

May be specified as part of the acceptTracking action.

Definition

The Party who is tracking usage.

Name/Label

Tracking Party

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/trackingParty

Cardinality

0..unbounded

User Note(s)

May be specified as part of the acceptTracking action.

Definition

The output property specifies the Asset which is created from the output of the Action.

Name/Label

Output

Identifier

http://www.w3.org/ns/odrl/2/output