Copyright on YouTube

Currently, copyright plays a very important role on YouTube. That is why you should carefully study the information about them. Otherwise, every blogger risks getting banned. In this article, you will learn all about copyright protection and taking into account the rights of other video hosting users.

What is copyright?

Copyright is reserved for any works released in material form. These include films, music, productions, books, and so on. Only the copyright holder has the right to dispose of their work. Only after its permission is it possible to use the work.

How does YouTube find videos with copyright infringement?

There is a Content ID system that finds videos with violations and sends a request to YouTube. Next, the user receives a notification by email, which informs about violations. A video with offenses can be blocked or restricted for viewing.

If you receive a complaint, you can also cut a fragment with a violation from the video. To do this, you need to delete the old version and re-upload the content with the cut part.

Youtube Copyright Protection Tools

On the video hosting site YouTube, there are several tools that allow you to protect your rights. They are suitable for both large channels and those who occasionally post content.

YouTube offers the following tool options: A

form for sending complaints;

Content IDI system;

A tool for finding matches;

A program that checks the content.

The form for sending complaints is available to every user by default. If you frequently send complaints about the removal of videos, you should apply for access to other protection tools. If you frequently send complaints, provide false information, etc., your channel will be blocked. Therefore, it is not recommended to use protection tools unnecessarily.

It often happens that a video is deleted by mistake. In this case, you should appeal the decision of YouTube. But you should make sure that you have not violated copyright. To submit a counter-application, you should fill out a special web form and wait for information from the video hosting service.

If you still violated copyright and got a strike on YouTube, do not worry ahead of time. Be more careful not to get repeated complaints. After 90 days, the strike will be written off.