FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about using slideroom. Feel free to check out the videos & downloads or sign up for one of our upcoming live demos.

Technical questions

Using slideroom.

Do I need an internet connection to use slideroom?

Yes, slideroom is a so-called web add-in that requires an internet connection. slideroom cannot be accessed without an internet connection (offline).

We don't want our employees to use licence-free online images. Can we still make good use of slideroom?

slideroom is a flexible software solution that can be tailored to the requirements and wishes of your company. For example, you can easily hide individual categories if you don't want your employees to use that content. Access to your internal company content (images, presentations, slide library, icons etc.) remains and offers great benefit.

My company has no images, icons and/or presentation templates of its own. Can we still make good use of slideroom?

slideroom is a flexible software solution that can be tailored to the requirements and wishes of your company. For example, you can easily hide individual categories if you have no corresponding company content. Access to all other content and features remains and offers great benefit.

Is there a user concept or different user groups?

Yes, slideroom is a so-called web add-in that requires an internet connection. slideroom cannot be accessed without an internet connection (offline).

Are there training materials for using slideroom?

Yes, there are detailed guides both for all employees (users) on using the slideroom add-in and for administrators on using the admin area.

How do I maintain the content in the Media Pool (company images, icons, presentations, slide library etc.)?

Each company defines one or more contact persons in advance who, as administrators, have access to a protected admin area. All company content (company images, icons, presentations, slide library etc.) is maintained centrally in this admin area and then made available to all employees (users) who use slideroom.

Is there a free trial version?

Yes, you can test slideroom 100 % free of charge and without time limit, but with a reduced range of features.

Is there a minimum number of licences?

slideroom can be used from just one user.

Can I also use slideroom as a private individual or is it software for business customers only?

slideroom is designed primarily for use in companies, but may also be used by private individuals.

How can I cancel my subscription?

If you are not 100 % satisfied with slideroom, you can cancel online in your user account at any time with effect from the end of the selected service period. Quick and easy.

Are there regular updates and/or extensions?

slideroom is a software solution that is constantly evolving. This means that new online images and features are added regularly, so you will always find new, additional content to use. In addition, regular security updates ensure maximum data security and the best possible usability.

Where are my internal company media stored and are they secure?

All data is stored securely in accordance with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform in the “Germany West Central” region for German data protection regulations. This guarantees the highest security standard.

Is there a maximum number of media or a maximum file size that I may upload to my company area?

Yes, slideroom is a so-called web add-in that requires an internet connection. slideroom cannot be accessed without an internet connection (offline).

Does slideroom also run on Apple devices (Mac)?

Yes, slideroom also runs on Office 2016, Office 2019 and Office 365 for Mac.

How do I install slideroom in PowerPoint?

slideroom can be installed directly in PowerPoint via the Microsoft Office Store (open PowerPoint » “Insert” » “Get Add-ins” » “STORE” » enter “slideroom” in the search field » “Add”) or via the direct download link on our website. Installation is fully automatic and takes less than 30 seconds. Your internal IT department usually does not need to be involved, unless PowerPoint add-ins are generally blocked in your company or similar.

Which version of Microsoft Office do I need to use slideroom?

slideroom runs on Microsoft Office 2013 and all newer versions (Office 2013, Office 2016, Office 2019, Office 365 etc.).

Legal questions

Contracts, licences and data.

How can I unsubscribe completely and have my data deleted?

If you would like your data to be deleted, simply send an email with the relevant information from the email address you registered with to support@slideroom.de. We will then delete your data completely within three working days at the latest.

I have cancelled slideroom. May I continue to use content I have already downloaded (e.g. online images)?

Downloaded content can be used without any time limit even after cancellation, in accordance with the respective terms of use.

What do I need to consider when using images?

slideroom contains both internal company images and licence-free stock images. For internal company images, the respective company or its responsible administrator is responsible for uploading only images that the company may use without legal restrictions.

The more than one million licence-free stock images are 100 % free of charge and may be used worldwide without (!) attribution. The images may be edited and modified as desired. In addition to PowerPoint presentations, the images may also be used online (website, app, social media, e-commerce shop, blog, newsletter, e-book etc.) and for adverts, banners, flyers, postcards, invitations, magazines, albums, books and CD covers within the respective terms of use of pixabay (https://pixabay.com/service/terms/), pexels (https://www.pexels.com/license/) and unsplash (https://unsplash.com/license).

The following is not permitted:

  • Selling or distributing images in digital form, in particular as stock photos or digital wallpapers, as well as selling or distributing images e.g. as posters, digital prints or physical products without adding further elements or otherwise creating added value
  • Depicting identifiable persons in an offensive, pornographic, obscene, immoral, defamatory or libellous way, or suggesting that depicted persons, brands, organisations etc. endorse or approve certain products or services, unless permission has been granted.

All images may be used freely for commercial and non-commercial purposes; however, elements shown in the images, such as identifiable persons, logos and brands, may be subject to additional copyrights, property rights, personality rights, trademark rights etc. The consent of a third party or a licence for these rights may be required, especially for commercial use.

May I also use media outside of PowerPoint presentations – for example on my website?

For internal company content (images, icons etc.), the respective company or its responsible administrator is responsible for uploading only content that the company may use across all media without legal restrictions. For online images, the respective terms of use of pixabay (https://pixabay.com/service/terms/), pexels (https://www.pexels.com/license/) and unsplash (https://unsplash.com/license) apply.

What contract terms and cancellation options are there?

After conclusion of the contract, slideroom runs for an indefinite period and can be cancelled at any time with effect from the end of the selected service period (monthly or yearly). Separate agreements on contract terms and cancellation options are possible by arrangement.

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