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About the PTA Video Store


Welcome to the PTA Video Store

Welcome to PTA Video Store (www.ptavideostore.com). PTA, in partnership with Harmony Digital Media Consortium, LLC (Harmony) and Hewlett-Packard, has launched this video store as a resource for parents to find family oriented video entertainment.


Video Entertainment Suitable for Families

Harmony and Hewlett-Packard have worked closely with PTA in selecting theatrical and television titles for this video store. Collectively, we strive to offer only video entertainment suitable for families. In making title selections, we have relied upon ratings provided by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the broadcast and cable television networks, as well as reviews and assessments of third party information sources. As an added security measure, PTA Video Store requires customers to enter a valid credit card number as age verification or proof of parental permission when purchasing PG13 rated materials.


Videos available on this site include titles rated by the Motion Picture Association of America as:



G: Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.


PG: Parents urged to give "Parental Guidance”; may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.


PG-13: Parents are urged to be cautious; some materials may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

And titles rated by the broadcast and cable television networks as:



TVY - All children. (Programming designed to be appropriate for all children.)


TVY7 - Directed to Older Children. (Programming designed for children age 7 and above.)


TVY7FV - Directed to Older Children - Fantasy Violence. (Programming designed for children age 7 and above in which fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category.)


TVG - General Audience. (Programming which contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.)


TVPG - Parental Guidance Suggested. (Programming which contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.)

Movies and television programming that appear in this store but have not been rated by the MPAA or that do not carry ratings consistent with the TV Parental Guidelines are in Harmony's opinion equivalent to materials carrying a G, PG or TVPG rating.


Videos with the following ratings (and unrated materials with similar content matter in the opinion of Harmony) have been excluded from this video store:



R: Contains some adult material; parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.


NC-17: Patently adult; children are not permitted.


TV14: Parents Strongly Cautioned


TVMA: Mature Audience Only

For more information on the Motion Picture Association of America's rating system, please visit www.mpaa.org/FilmRatings.asp and for information on TV ratings and the TV Parental Guidelines please visit www.tvguidelines.org/ratings.asp


PTA feels that it's the responsibility of parents, teachers, and other caregivers to manage children's exposure to electronic media and to promote their media literacy. Ratings are designed to give parents guidance, not make decisions for them. Each family and each child is different. In addition to knowing the ratings of videos, parents should research the plots and themes of specific titles (reading about them in a few different sources) to determine what is appropriate for their children. Because each family has different standards for what may be appropriate for viewing, PTA, Harmony and HP do not make any representations or warranties about the suitability of any particular video for your family. We encourage parents to review and understand the ratings system and to make thoughtful and informed decisions about their family's use of media. To learn more about PTA's position on media and technology click here Media & Technology.


How Our Site Works

At the PTA Video Store www.ptavideostore.com, we make it easy for you to browse and purchase movies and TV shows suitable for families. You can pay for your purchases with a PTA Video Gift Card or a credit card. When you buy products from our online store, you can feel good knowing that your order helps to support PTA. To learn more, click here.


About Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PTA comprises more than 5 million parents and other concerned adults devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA flourishes in more than 25,000 school communities nationwide by harnessing the energy and talents of millions of volunteers to be: voices for all children; relevant resources for families and communities; and champions for the education and well-being of every child. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who is concerned about the education, health, and welfare of children and youth. To learn more, visit www.pta.org.


About Harmony Digital Media Consortium, LLC

Harmony Digital Media Consortium, LLC is an organization composed of educators, media executives and technologists established to create useful new tools for families confronting both the great potential and challenges of the digital age.


About Hewlett-Packard

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers - from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, more information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.