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 for YouTube,…
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 potentially get…
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…
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…