A YouTuber must know the difference between a copyright claim vs. strike! In this article, we will discuss the differences between YouTube copyright claims vs strikes so that content creators can avoid infringement issues on their channels. But first, let us understand what copyright means in general.
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What Does Copyright Mean?
Copyright refers to the legal right or intellectual property that allows the owner the original rights for the work completed by them. Copyright includes various types of work such as music, audio, video, art, books, designs, etc.
So, a copyright owner can legally claim ownership of their work, identify their work, and take desired action if their work/art has been used or published without their consent.
What Is A Copyright Claim On YouTube?
A Copyright claim on YouTube is called a Content ID Claim. YouTube has strict and stringent rules if a video violates the copyright claim rules without authorization.
So, when a copyright claim is sent to you by the owner, here are a few things that you must know about the Content claim ID:
- The Content ID will only affect that one particular video. It will not affect the entire YouTube channel.
- The owner of the copyright may include advertisements in the video in order to profit from them.
- The Copyright owner can demand a cut of the profits you might earn from the video.
- Claims of copyright infringement or Content ID theft can be debunked with evidence of ownership or permission to use the claimed content. You can ask for a retraction or submit a counter-notification.
What Is Copyright Strike?
Let us discuss what is a Copyright strike now.
When the owner of the copied work objects firmly to the video’s use of his work, the video is “struck” for copyright infringement and is pulled down from YouTube. This occurs when the rightful owner files a request for removal under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act).
If the YouTuber does not respond with a notice within 10 business days, YouTube will remove the violating video. However, the uploader of the copyrighted infringement video will have to face the consequences, unlike with a Content ID claim, where it does not affect the entire channel.
Following the first copyright strike, channel features will be affected for 7 days, like YT monetization and live streaming. The effects of the first strike will remain for 90 days, and the disadvantage will expire after 3 months.
If your channel receives a second and a third copyright strike within the expiration of the first strike, the account can be terminated, and you will not be allowed to create a new one.
As a courtesy, after three copyright strikes, you will be allowed an additional 7 days to be a part of the YPP, and you can act in that buffer time before the channel is disabled.
Copyright Claim Vs. Strike: Major Differences
Coming to the key differences between copyright claims vs. strikes, let us take a closer look at the differences:
- Process: In the Copyright claim, a YouTube automated system generates the Content ID claim. On the other hand, the content creator must manually register a copyright strike.
- Penalty: The severity of a copyright claim vs. strike also differs. A copyright strike can have lasting effects on a YouTuber’s reputation and ability to participate in the platform, and a copyright claim might result in the deletion of content or the copyright owner monetizing it.
- Time: Often, a content ID claim will not result in a copyright strike, and the accused will be given time to respond to clarify and rectify the claim. However, a copyright strike can lead to financial loss, as the channel’s performance can be affected. YouTube can terminate the channel or take legal action against the content creator if there are 3 strikes against the channel.
Conclusion
These are the important differences between copyright claim and copyright strike because both terms are often misunderstood and considered the same by content creators. Content creators must know these differences to safeguard their IP and avoid copyright strikes.
Infringement occurs when creators of copyrighted content try to prevent others from using their work on YouTube. However, YouTube channels are not removed or shut down if their owners file copyright content ID claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How Many Copyright Claims Equals A Strike?
Repeat offenders can end up with a copyright strike by YouTube. Generally, 50 copyright claims can result in one copyright strike.
Q2. Is It OK To Have Copyright Claim?
Copyright claim does not lead to any legal penalties or channel termination. This simply means that the copyright owner may request that the violating segment of the video be removed, muted, or monetized.
Q3. How Can I Remove Copyright Claim?
If you receive a copyright claim, you can edit your video’s copyrighted portion. If you have enough proof, you can submit a copyright counter-notification, and YouTube can retract the claim if you believe there has been a mistake from the other content creator.
