Understanding Copyright Claim on YouTube
A Copyright Claim on YouTube refers to an assertion by a third party, which could be an individual or a company, alleging that a video uploaded onto YouTube infringes on their copyright. This is often because the video contains material such as music, video-clips, images, or other intellectual property that is owned by this third party, without the requisite permissions or licenses.
Youtube uses its Content ID system for detecting such infringements automatically. When a video is uploaded, it’s checked against a vast database of files submitted to YouTube by content owners. If a match is found, YouTube applies the preset policy (monetize, track or block) set by the content owner.
Implications of a Copyright Claim
Block Worldwide:
If a copyright claim leads to global blocking, it means the video containing the copyrighted content can’t be watched on YouTube by anyone.
Block in some countries:
In some instances, the video can be blocked for view in certain geographical locations only.
Monetization:
An interesting implication could be that of monetization. If the claim indicates monetization, it suggests that ads can potentially run on your video, with the revenue being directed towards the copyright owners instead of the video uploader.
What to do if You Receive a Copyright Claim?
1. Do Nothing: If you agree with the claim, you can choose to do nothing. If the claim only implies that the copyright owner is monetizing your video, then your video will continue to remain live on the platform, but any revenue generated will go to the copyright owner.
2. Dispute the Claim: If you believe that you have all the necessary copyright licenses, permissions, or rights, you can choose to dispute the claim.
3. Replace or Mute the audio: In case the claim is for audio, an option is to replace or mute that segment of audio.
4. Delete the Video: A more drastic course of action would be to delete the video entirely from YouTube.
Consequences of not Dealing with Copyright Claims
If copyright claims go unattended, it could result in a Copyright Strike. A Copyright Strike is more severe than a Copyright Claim and can lead to the suspension of your YouTube channel. Accumulating three copyright strikes will result in the termination of your account and the removal of all your videos.
In conclusion, understanding and respecting copyright law is essential for operating within the legal and community guidelines set by YouTube. It’s important to be aware of and respect the copyrights of content creators, else you run the risk of facing copyright claims or even strikes which could have significant implications for your YouTube channel.