Getting a copyright takedown notice on YouTube can be scary and frustrating. Many users panic and immediately take down their videos when they receive a notice, even if they believe their video falls under fair use. However, you have options if you feel your video…
Getting DMCA strikes and potentially losing your YouTube channel can be devastating. YouTube’s copyright system is designed to respect copyright law and protect creators, but it can sometimes feel opaque…
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) allows copyright holders to issue takedown notices to websites and online services hosting content that allegedly infringes their copyrights. If you receive a DMCA takedown for a video you believe constitutes fair use, you may file a counter-notification to potentially get the…
What is the DMCA?The DMCA is a US law passed in 1998 that updated copyright law for the digital age. It aims to prevent unauthorized access and copying of copyrighted works while also limiting liability of online service providers for copyright infringement by users.Key…
Receiving a DMCA takedown notice from YouTube can be scary. You upload videos in good faith, only to have that content removed and your account at risk of being terminated. However, not all DMCA notices are valid. If you believe the copyright…
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is an important law that protects copyrighted material online. However, the DMCA is sometimes abused on platforms like YouTube to silence criticism or competition. False copyright claims on YouTube are an unfortunate reality – one that impacts creators big and small.What is…
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States copyright law that provides a process for copyright holders to request the removal of infringing content online, known as issuing…
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed in 1998 to bring copyright law into the digital age. One important component of the DMCA is the safe harbor provisions, which protect online service providers like YouTube from liability for copyright infringement under certain conditions.Understanding DMCA safe harbor is critical…
Here is a 4,900 word article on responding to YouTube’s DMCA notification emails Receiving a DMCA takedown notification email from YouTube can be scary and confusing as a creator. However, there are steps you can take to properly address these emails and…
Filing false Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notices against YouTube creators can have serious consequences. However, some people file these notices without fully understanding copyright law or verifying infringement, risking perjury and opening themselves up to liability.YouTube’s Copyright Strike SystemYouTube operates on a “three…