- If you have a copyright claim on one
of your YouTube videos, stick around
because this is a complete guide on how to fix it.
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- The first thing you need to do is click
on your profile image in the top right-hand corner
of the screen on most YouTube pages
and go to the YouTube Studio.
From the dashboard page, click on the video section down
on the left-hand side to list all
of your most recent videos.
You will see a filter button which, if clicked,
gives you the option to show you only those videos
with copyright claims against them.
Now, on this video list, you will see a restrictions column,
and if you mouse over the copyright claim,
you can click on see details to display the copyright claim
pop up screen for the effected video.
The top section will display the impact the copyright claim
is having on your channel, the video's global visibility,
and monetization of the content.
Below that, you can view the video itself,
see the specific copyright claim,
as well as what actions you can take.
The replace and mute song options are long existing
YouTube tools that will do exactly as described.
However, this new trim out segment
gives you a little more control.
This new feature will highlight the segment
of the video directly relating to the copyright claim,
offering the creator the opportunity to remove it
and release a claim against that segment of the video.
Do bear in mind that any features such as info cards,
ad breaks, and end screens contained
within the trimmed section will be removed from the video.
If you're happy, click continue to resolve the issue.
Have you ever encountered any copyright issues
on your on YouTube channel, intentional or not?
Do let us know in the comments below and whether
or not you think this tool will help you in the future.
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Of course, creators can run into all sorts
of copyright issues if they don't understand
the licensing laws behind them, and how often have you seen
video creators try to behind the fair use defense
which often isn't fully understood
by the creator themselves.
To be honest, if you're actively trying to put disclaimers
into your video in the video descriptions, the chances are
you probably don't fully understand fair use.
There are also times when copyright claims can happen
by mistake.
You just happen to be vlogging outside,
and there is some copyright music playing
in the background, then really, unfortunately,
there's nothing you can do about it.
It's just unfortunate circumstances.
In more extreme cases, and with those who clearly flaunt
the copyright rules, if you get copyright striked,
then you could be in serious trouble.
Three of them, and your channel is terminated
No ifs or buts.
So as a word to the very wise out there,
learn up on copyright.
There's lots of material on YouTube, and I'm gonna leave
some links in the video description.
If you do decide to trim the video, YouTube will need time
to process this as well as reevaluating your video
for monetization.
If you need to check your channel
for more serious copyright strikes, from the YouTube Studio,
go to settings, then channel, followed by the advanced tab
at the top, and at the bottom of this screen you will see
a link to status and features.
It's a pretty old screen at this point, and it's likely
to change soon, but currently it tells you all
of the YouTube features you have access to as well
as any community and copyright strikes on your channel.
So as you can see, although we have a couple
of copyright claims that may affect monetization
on the individual videos, we don't have any
of the more serious copyright strikes against the channel.
Now, perhaps you're on the flip side
of this copyright equation, and someone is using
your copyrighted YouTube content.
Well, if you are part of the YouTube Partner Program,
you may have access to the copyright tool
which shows you if video creators are using your content
without your permission.
We have a full video tutorial on this tool,
so make sure to check it out if you want to know more,
and did you notice these extra features
down the left-hand side?
Well, these are just some of the awesome channel growth
tools you will get access to if you download VidIQ.
It will help you research YouTube, analyze any video
on the platform, audit your own YouTube channel,
and take actionable steps.
It is free to download.
There is a link in the video description.
For more YouTube beginner's guides just like this,
check out the playlist over here, and to learn more
about VidIQ and how it can help grow your channel,
we've got a beginner's guide down there.
Thank you very much for watching, and of course,
enjoy the rest of your video making day.