Counternotice Basics – Responding to Youtube DMCA Takedowns

Counternotice Basics – Responding to Youtube DMCA Takedowns

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 was wrongly targeted.Submitting…

Can a DMCA Takedown Be Overturned if Your Video is Fair Use?

Can a DMCA Takedown Be Overturned if Your Video is Fair Use?

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 content…

False Copyright Claims: Abuse of DMCA on YouTube

False Copyright Claims: Abuse of DMCA on YouTube

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 a False…

DMCA Safe Harbor: Protecting YouTube from Copyright (Explained)

DMCA Safe Harbor: Protecting YouTube from Copyright (Explained)

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 for YouTube,…