To access the CDVL content, you must register for a free account. After logging in to CDVL, you must sign a license agreement to view and download the CDVL videos, images, and datasets. The license appears on both the Login tab and the Members Section tab after you login. The License tab clarifies the CDVL license terms in plain English.

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