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…
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) 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…