Being a creator on YouTube means staying up to speed on all copyright laws all the time.
Copyright infringement can have repercussions on the channel of the creator and can also cause an uphill legal battle. The copyright holder can file a takedown request or a Content ID claim.
Understand the difference between takedown request and Content ID claim.
Therefore, all creators must get permission from the copyright owner before using their content.
- Contact the creator
YouTube is not at liberty to grant you rights to copyright protected material hence, you have to trace down and contact the copyright owner themselves. Creators usually put their contact details on the channel.
Alternatively, if you do not find their details, you can comment on their video to ask for permission.
- Describe the purpose
Clearly specify the purpose behind using their content and whether or not you will be profiting from their content. If you have a monetized channel, you can also offer to disable the revenue option for that particular video.
- Receiving a response
If the copyright holder still does not authorise the use of their content, refrain from doing so. Alternatively, even if they do authorise, make sure you keep a record of your conversation with them. It will prove that you sought and received the copyright owner’s permission before using their content.
Keeping track of all the copyright laws should be of utmost importance to the creators as copyright infringement can have consequences on the creator’s channel.
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