Terms of Use

This site and all content, materials, information and services, provided on this site, are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. IDC Government Insights endeavors to provide information that is accurate. However, IDC Government Insights expressly disclaims any and all warranties, including but not limited to any warranties as to the accuracy and completeness of any information provided.

External Links

For the convenience of our users, some IDC/Insights Web pages may provide links to other Internet sites. IDC Government Insights does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information described or offered, and is not responsible for the availability or content of these sites. Further, users cannot assume that the external sites will abide by the same Privacy Policy to which IDC Government Insights adheres. Users should therefore review the external site's privacy policy to learn how information provided to the external site may be used and/or shared.

IDC Government Insights maintains a Terms of Use policy for the following reasons:

To protect you, our client

This policy is in your best interest. If you would like to use our information in public and you secure prior approval from IDC Government Insights, then we are prepared to stand behind you should anyone oppose your use of the data. If you don't obtain permission and the public challenges you, we may not be able to support you. Our Terms of Use policy enables us to support you at all times.

To protect IDC Government Insights

By adhering to this policy, we support and reinforce our core brand values: accuracy, credibility, and integrity.

Terms and Conditions

With IDC Government Insights' written permission, you may have an opportunity to:

  • Use IDC Government Insights data and information to support marketing, planning, business development, and other internal functions.
  • Quote or paraphrase IDC Government Insights research internally, provided that you source IDC Government Insights by name.
  • Insert IDC Government Insights visuals (including PowerPoint slides, the specific research graphic, or table) into internal company documents/presentations, provided that you source IDC Government Insights by name.
  • Allow multiple employees at your company to access IDC Government Insights research, provided that the number of individuals does not exceed the number specified in your contract with IDC Government Insights.
  • Share or distribute relevant research to employees within your company, provided that the number of individuals accessing it does not exceed the number specified in your contract with IDC Government Insights .
  • Allow consultants/contractors to access IDC Government Insights content only when on Client company premises and for Client company directly related projects.
  • Purchase reprints of any IDC Government Insights document. For reprints or Web posting rights, please contact sales.

Without prior written permission from IDC Government Insights, you are restricted from:

  • Reproducing or reformatting IDC Government Insights research.
  • Quoting or sourcing IDC Government Insights externally (e.g., in online or offline advertising, press releases, sales collateral, or promotional materials).
  • Distributing the research to non-employees of your company (including suppliers, affiliates, partners, contractors, investors, or customers).
  • Posting IDC Government Insights research on any external Web site (including your own) without contracted commitment.
  • Distributing or publishing IDC Government Insights information externally (e.g., to support online or offline advertising, press releases, sales collateral, or promotional materials).
  • Permitting qualified consultants or contractors to:
    • (a) use IDC Government Insights material for non-Client company-related projects, or
    • (b) take IDC Government Insights material offsite.
  • Any external usage or distribution must be preceded by prior written approval from IDC Government Insights. This mandatory process maximizes the value of IDC Government Insights global market intelligence and advice to you and the industry by ensuring accuracy, currency, and proper context of Government Insights sourced intelligence.