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…

How To File DMCA Takedowns Against Stolen YouTube Content

How To File DMCA Takedowns Against Stolen YouTube Content

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…

Fact Checking Copyright Claims Against YouTube Channels

Fact Checking Copyright Claims Against YouTube Channels

Understanding copyright law and how it applies to YouTube can be confusing.With the proliferation of content online, copyright claims are increasingly common on the platform.As a YouTube creator, you may feel frustrated or bewildered trying to dispute claims against your channel.Copyright strikes are scary…

Qualifying for Fair Use When Criticizing YouTube Videos

Qualifying for Fair Use When Criticizing YouTube Videos

Understanding fair use is crucial for anyone who wants to legally criticize or comment on YouTube videos.Fair use is a copyright principle that permits the unlicensed use of copyright-protected works under certain circumstances.When your use of copyrighted content from a YouTube video qualifies as fair use,…