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Things You Need to Know About YouTube Copyright Rules

August 27, 2022
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YouTube is a powerful platform with over 1.5 billion active users, so it’s a great place to share your videos. However, you need to be aware of YouTube copyright rules. If you infringe on someone else’s Copyright, YouTube will take down your video and penalize you with a strike.

What are Copyrights? They are intellectual property rights that protect the creator of an original work of authorship. This can include books, music, movies, and even YouTube videos. YouTube’s Copyright Policy explains what happens if you upload a video that infringes on someone else’s Copyright.

In this article, we’ll look at what you need to know about YouTube copyright rules to avoid any penalties.

Copyright Rules on YouTube

What is a YouTube Copyright?

In general, a Copyright is an intellectual property right that protects the creator of an original work of authorship. Meanwhile, a YouTube copyright is when someone creates a video that contains copyrighted material such as music, TV shows, movies, etc.

YouTube’s Copyright Policy explains what happens if you upload a video that infringes on someone else’s Copyright. There are two types of YouTube copyrights:

  • Content ID claims: These are claims made by content owners who have provided YouTube with reference files of their original content. When YouTube finds a video that matches the reference file, it will give the content owner the option to block, track, or monetize the video.
  • Manual claims: These are claims made by content owners who have reviewed a video and believe it violates their Copyright. YouTube will review the claim and may take down the video if it agrees with the content owner.

What Happens if You Break YouTube Copyright Rules?

If you receive a YouTube copyright strike, your video has been taken down from YouTube because it infringed on someone else’s Copyright. YouTube also warns you if your video is close to infringing on someone else’s Copyright.

You can get up to three YouTube copyright strikes before your account is terminated. If you receive a YouTube copyright strike, your video has been taken down from YouTube because it infringed on someone else’s Copyright. YouTube also warns you if your video infringes on someone else’s Copyright.

When your video is taken down, YouTube also gives the copyright owner the option to monetize your video. This means they can run ads on your video and make money from it. YouTube also allows the copyright owner to block your video in certain countries.

Things to Keep in Mind about the Copyright Rules on Youtube

  1. Remember who owns the Copyright: Just because you purchased a song or downloaded a movie does not mean you own the Copyright. The work’s creator or employer usually owns the Copyright.
  2. You can use copyrighted material in your video if you get permission from the owner: You will need to obtain written permission from the copyright owner if you want to use their material in your video. YouTube has a form that you can fill out to request permission. There are some exceptions to the rule: such as fair use, educational use, and public domain.  
  3. Know the Consequences: YouTube takes copyright infringement very seriously. If you receive a YouTube copyright strike, it could mean that your account is terminated. YouTube offers a Copyright Course to help you learn more about YouTube’s copyright rules. The course is free and only takes a few minutes to complete. There are a few exceptions to YouTube’s copyright rules, such as fair use, educational use, and public domain.
  4. Profit Motive is Irrelevant: You cannot use someone else’s copyrighted material in your video just because you are not making any money from the video. YouTube will still take down your video if it receives a copyright strike. YouTube is Not Liable for Copyright Infringement and is not liable for any damages resulting from copyright infringement.
  5. Fair Use is Complicated: Fair use is a defense against copyright infringement. It is a complicated legal doctrine, and you should consult with a lawyer if you think your video qualifies as fair use.
  6. Music copyright owners need to register their song with a Content ID: YouTube’s Content ID system allows copyright owners to identify and manage their copyrighted material on YouTube. Copyright owners can choose to monetize videos that use their content, block the video, or track the video’s viewership statistics.

Avoiding YouTube Copyright Infringement

As mentioned, you need to be aware of the YouTube copyright rules. This is because even if you already have millions of YouTube views on a video, if you infringe on someone else’s Copyright, YouTube will take down your video and penalize you with a strike.

To avoid YouTube copyright infringement, use only original content or content you have permission to use. If you’re unsure if you have permission to use a particular piece of content, it’s best to err on the side of caution and not use it.

Take, for example, your wish to use music copyrighted on YouTube. What should you do?

  • Claim no rights to the song:  YouTube will automatically mute your video in certain countries and give the copyright owner the option to monetize it. YouTube will also keep track of the video’s viewership statistics.
  • Use a song that isn’t copyrighted: YouTube won’t do anything to your video but make sure you have permission from the artist to use their music.
  • Change the Speed/Pitch of the Song:  YouTube may still mute your video, but this is a way to get around YouTube’s copyright rules.
  • Just Play a Snippet of the Track: YouTube is more lenient with shorter clips but makes sure the pin is less than 30 seconds.
  • When in doubt, don’t use it: If you’re unsure if you have permission to use a particular piece of content, it’s best to err on caution and not use it. You don’t want to lose your precious YouTube subscribers just because!

FAQs

Q: What does a YouTube copyright strike mean?

A: A YouTube copyright strike means that your video has been taken down from YouTube because it infringes on someone else’s Copyright. It also means that you have been penalized with a strike. If you receive three strikes, your account will be terminated.

Q: What would I do if I used a copyrighted song in my YouTube video and got a strike?

A: If you receive a YouTube copyright strike, it’s best to consult with a lawyer. YouTube’s Copyright Course can also help you learn more about YouTube’s copyright rules.

Q: Can I use someone else’s copyrighted material in my YouTube video if I am not making any money from the video?

A: No, you cannot use someone else’s copyrighted material in your YouTube video if you are not making any money from the video. YouTube will still take down your video if it receives a copyright strike.

Q: What should I do if I received a YouTube copyright strike, but I think my video qualifies as fair use?

A: You should consult with a lawyer if you receive a YouTube copyright strike and think your video qualifies as fair use. YouTube’s Copyright Course can also help you learn more about YouTube’s copyright rules.

Conclusion

YouTube takes copyright infringement seriously and will take down infringing videos. So to avoid this, we have listed the things you must know and keep in mind. And if you’re unsure if you have permission to use a particular piece of content, it’s best to err on the side of caution and not use it.

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I'm Stacy, and I started blogging Two years ago. At the time, I was working for an Ecommerce business – an American company. I used my blog as a place to converse with customers, give tech support, and listen to feedback. And I was always honest about the products – good or bad. As a result, my readership grew.

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I’m Stacy, and I started blogging Two years ago. At the time, I was working for an Ecommerce business – an American company. I used my blog as a place to converse with customers, give tech support, and listen to feedback. And I was always honest about the products – good or bad. As a result, my readership grew.

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