Facing Copyright Claims or Copyright Strikes on Social Media Platforms?
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Is your account suspended or deleted for copyright infringement?
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1. Are you facing copyright claims, or copyright strikes on social media platforms?
Most social media platforms, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, have a policy of three copyright strikes and you’re out. Once you have the strikes, your account and any other associated channels are subject to termination. For example, all videos uploaded to your account will be removed from YouTube.
Are you facing copyright claims or copyright strikes on social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram? These platforms often enforce a strict policy where repeated copyright strikes can lead to the termination of your account and removal of associated content. For instance, YouTube may remove videos from your channel due to copyright strikes. At PAIL® Solicitors, we specialize in assisting clients whose social media accounts have been affected by copyright disputes, successfully reinstating videos and pursuing damages for any wrongful business interference.
Our clients have had their YouTube videos removed due to copyright strikes and we are able to get YouTube videos reinstated. We can recover damages for wrongful interference with your business.
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2.Unauthorised Use – The Takedown Notice
The first step in the copyright strike process is the takedown notice for the unauthorised use of copyright work. In this case, there is a dispute about copyright ownership of the content. In the above case, it was a dispute about joint ownership of the work.
The first step in addressing a copyright strike is issuing a takedown notice to contest the unauthorized use of copyrighted material. Platforms like YouTube and Facebook provide specific procedures for submitting these notices, which require detailed explanations and evidence of infringement. Alternatively, the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) notice follows a standardized format, including identifying the copyrighted work and providing contact information. Our legal team can guide you through these processes to ensure compliance and maximize effectiveness in protecting your content.
There are in fact two kinds of takedown notices. The first is the platform’s own takedown notice procedure.; Social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Facebook have their own takedown notice procedure. They will all provide standard forms online that can be completed to complain about copyright infringement. The notice has to be quite detailed with links to the specific content and a clear explanation as to how the content infringes copyright. If the notice is not clear and detailed it is rejected. The second is the DMCA notice. This notice follows the required format:
· A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
· Identification of the original work or works claimed to have been infringed.
· Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringed.
· Contact information of the complaining party.
· A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that under penalty of perjury, the complaining party is authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
The social media platform will indicate where you should send the DMCA notice in their terms and conditions.
If the social media platform does not reject the copyright notice it will disable or remove access to the infringing content.
However, if you are the owner of the social media channel that is being accused of infringement you can dispute that there has been any infringement. If successful, the social media channel will reinstate access to the material and your channel if it has been terminated.
You will have an opportunity to file a counter notification which will be in a set format.
3.Seek Legal Advice
If a counter notification is rejected, in some circumstances, you can sue the person issuing the copyright notice for damages and you can also sue the social media platform.
We can assist you with any copyright dispute whether on major platforms such as eBay, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or YouTube or on the wider internet including on any host website.
If your counter notification to a copyright claim is rejected, you may have legal recourse against both the claimant and the social media platform. Our experienced copyright lawyers can assist in pursuing damages for wrongful claims and reinstating your content and channel privileges. Whether your dispute is with major platforms or across the broader internet, including host websites, our comprehensive legal services are designed to safeguard your rights and minimize the impact of copyright allegations.
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conclusion
In conclusion, navigating copyright claims and strikes on social media platforms requires a strategic approach and adherence to specific procedures. Platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram enforce strict policies, where multiple copyright strikes can lead to the termination of accounts and removal of content. As experienced copyright dispute lawyers, we specialize in challenging wrongful copyright claims and securing the reinstatement of videos and channels affected by such strikes. Our expertise extends to recovering damages resulting from unwarranted disruptions to your business operations.
The initial step in responding to a copyright strike involves issuing a takedown notice, either through the platform’s own procedure or the formal DMCA notice. These notices must be meticulously crafted, providing clear evidence of copyright ownership and specific details of the infringement. Failure to meet these requirements can result in rejection of the notice, underscoring the importance of professional legal guidance in preparing these documents.
If your counter notification is rejected, our legal team can further support you in exploring legal recourse against both the claimant and the social media platform itself. This may involve pursuing damages for wrongful claims and seeking reinstatement of your content and channel privileges. Whether you are dealing with disputes on major platforms or across the broader internet, including host websites, our comprehensive legal services are tailored to protect your rights and mitigate the impact of copyright allegations.
For expert assistance in navigating copyright disputes and securing a favorable resolution to your case, contact us today. We are committed to safeguarding your interests and ensuring compliance with legal standards in all aspects of copyright enforcement on social media and digital platforms.