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 strikes”…
Uploading other creators’ content to your YouTube channel without permission is copyright infringement.If someone has reused your YouTube videos without your consent, you can have that content removed by filing a DMCA takedown notice.What is a DMCA Takedown?The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a…
With over 2 billion monthly users, YouTube has become one of the most popular websites in the world for uploading and watching videos.However, as more creators turn to the platform…
Uploading copyrighted content in its entirety is strictly prohibited on YouTube.However, repurposing short portions of copyrighted videos can fall under fair use, allowing you to legally comment on, critique, parody or reference that content without permission from…
What is Fair Use?Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without needing permission from the rights holders, under certain conditions.Examples of fair use on YouTube can include: Commentary & Criticism: Using short clips from copyrighted works…
Having your YouTube videos or channel flagged for copyright infringement can be worrying.Copyright claims could lead to video monetization issues, strikes, channel termination, and even legal action.YouTube has strict policies around copyrighted material usage to protect the interests of rights holders.However, accusations can at times be…
Uploading videos with copyrighted content to YouTube can be tricky.As a video creator, you want to legally use music, images, footage or other media to enhance your videos without getting…
Uploading videos created by others without permission is unfortunately a common occurrence on YouTube.However, re-uploading content you don’t own can have serious consequences for your channel.As a content creator, it’s…
YouTube receives over 500 hours of video uploaded every minute.With such a massive amount of content, YouTube relies heavily on algorithms to detect potential copyright infringements.Understanding how these algorithms work…
YouTube’s copyright system aims to balance the interests of copyright holders with the ability for creators to include copyrighted materials in their videos under fair use.However, channels that repeatedly violate…