What is a copyright claim?
A copyright claim refers to either a copyright removal request or a Content ID claim, both of which are two different ways to assert copyright ownership on YouTube.
If your video receives a YouTube copyright claim, here are the steps you can take to address the issue. By following the below steps, you can effectively address YouTube copyright claims and mitigate the risk of future copyright issues with your videos.
Review the Claim Details: Start by reviewing the details of the copyright claim. YouTube will provide information about the copyrighted content, the claimant, and the action taken (e.g., video blocked, monetization disabled).
Assess the Validity of the Claim: Determine whether the copyright claim is valid. If you believe that you have the right to use the content in your video (e.g., you have obtained proper licenses or the content falls under fair use), you may dispute the claim.
Dispute the Claim (If appropriate): If you believe that the copyright claim is incorrect or unjustified, you can dispute it through YouTube's Content ID dispute process. You will need to provide a justification for why you believe the claim is invalid. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to provide evidence to support your dispute.
Seek Permission or Licensing: If the copyright claim is valid and you want to continue using the copyrighted content in your video, you can seek permission from the copyright owner or obtain the necessary licenses to use the content legally. This may involve contacting the claimant directly or using third-party licensing platforms.
Edit or Remove the Content: If you are unable to resolve the copyright claim through dispute or licensing, you may need to edit or remove the copyrighted content from your video to comply with YouTube's copyright policies. This could involve replacing the copyrighted content with non-infringing material or editing the video to remove the offending content entirely.
Monitor Future Content: Moving forward, be vigilant about using copyrighted content in your videos. Consider using royalty-free music, obtaining proper licenses, or creating original content to avoid copyright claims altogether.