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 a DMCA counter notification is the process to formally contest a takedown notice. When done properly, this forces the claimant to take further legal action or otherwise restore the video. Properly submitting a…