{"id":23548,"date":"2022-07-19T07:51:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23548"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:51:01","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:51:01","slug":"what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If You Get 2 Copyright Strikes on YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13adf29a47a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13adf29a47a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a13adf29a47a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube\/#What_Happens_If_You_Get_2_Copyright_Strikes_on_YouTube\" title=\"What Happens If You Get 2 Copyright Strikes on YouTube?\">What Happens If You Get 2 Copyright Strikes on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube\/#Avoiding_a_copyright_strike_on_YouTube\" title=\"Avoiding a copyright strike on YouTube\">Avoiding a copyright strike on YouTube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube\/#Avoiding_a_copyright_strike_on_Instagram\" title=\"Avoiding a copyright strike on Instagram\">Avoiding a copyright strike on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-you-get-2-copyright-strikes-on-youtube\/#Dealing_with_a_copyright_strike_on_YouTube\" title=\"Dealing with a copyright strike on YouTube\">Dealing with a copyright strike on YouTube<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Get_2_Copyright_Strikes_on_YouTube\"><\/span>What Happens If You Get 2 Copyright Strikes on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a content creator, knowing what to do after you receive a copyright strike on YouTube is essential for maintaining your reputation. Copyright strikes can result in losing your right to monetize your channel for three months. Once you&#8217;ve taken the YouTube Copyright School course and completed it, you won&#8217;t experience these consequences again. If you&#8217;ve already received one copyright strike, however, you may be wondering what happens if you get another one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_a_copyright_strike_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Avoiding a copyright strike on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve made a video on YouTube, you might be worried about the possibility of being subject to a copyright strike. Although you may be able to get away with copyrighting the content for a while, you never know when you might have to face one. Fortunately, there are several ways to avoid these types of problems on YouTube. In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss three of them.<\/p>\n<p>First, avoid uploading videos that contain personal information that may expose you to lawsuits. Also, don&#8217;t upload videos about violent topics, such as domestic violence. YouTube is extremely against videos that feature characters who commit domestic violence, and it&#8217;s unlikely you&#8217;ll get any advertisers to place ads on such videos. Furthermore, YouTube may demonetize channels that are filled with videos about domestic violence. In order to avoid copyright strikes, you may consider placing a logo or content warning from the FBI.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to preventing a copyright strike, you should also understand the legal ramifications of being subject to one. The first is that a copyright strike on your channel may lead to its removal from YouTube. Once you get hit with a copyright strike, your videos will be taken down, and you&#8217;ll lose your ability to monetise them. In the worst case scenario, you may even lose your account or stop being able to create new channels.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoiding_a_copyright_strike_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Avoiding a copyright strike on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering promoting your business on YouTube or Instagram, you may be wondering how to avoid a copyright strike. While these social media platforms allow users to share content and media, copyright protection is a top priority. Copyright gives the creator or owner of original work the exclusive right to publish it on a given medium. Instagram has a strict policy against copyright infringement, which makes reporting content a must.<\/p>\n<p>The first step to avoiding a copyright strike is to make your video as original as possible. It&#8217;s not enough to just post a video on Instagram or YouTube; you also have to include a background sound or another voice. Fortunately, there are numerous video editing apps for iOS and Android that make the job much easier. For iOS users, &#8220;Cameo&#8221; and &#8220;Magisto&#8221; are reliable choices. If you&#8217;re using YouTube or Instagram on a mobile device, you can install &#8220;Cameo&#8221; or &#8220;VideoShow&#8221; on your device. Make sure to choose a copyright-free music track.<\/p>\n<p>Another key to avoiding a copyright strike on YouTube and Instagram is to obtain the written permission of the original author of the content. In some cases, it&#8217;s possible to use content that has been released into the public domain or is covered by fair use or other copyright exceptions. Be sure to consult the terms of service for further information. You can also check the content&#8217;s source code and check for any warnings or terms that apply to it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dealing_with_a_copyright_strike_on_YouTube\"><\/span>Dealing with a copyright strike on YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A copyright strike on YouTube can be a heartbreaking experience, but thankfully there are ways to deal with it. There are three main methods: accepting the strike, disputing it, or appealing it. In either case, you must be aware of the terms of the YouTube Copyright Policy and follow them. There are also several options for removing the content you&#8217;ve posted. First, you can try to settle the dispute directly with the copyright holder. Second, you can contact YouTube and file an appeal on behalf of yourself.<\/p>\n<p>If the copyright claim is valid, YouTube will investigate the claim. If they agree, they will remove your video. They will also provide you with the relevant information via email, computer, or mobile notifications. You can also find the details of the dispute on your channel&#8217;s settings page. You must respond within 24 hours. Make sure your counter notification is well-written and includes all the necessary information. If YouTube refuses to remove your video, you can counter the notification.<\/p>\n<p>If you receive a copyright strike on your YouTube video, do not panic. It won&#8217;t disappear overnight. The YouTube Copyright School is real, and it&#8217;s a valuable tool for YouTube creators. If you&#8217;ve received a copyright strike on your video before, it&#8217;s not too late to take action. Once you have completed the YouTube Copyright School, you&#8217;ll get a second chance to upload your content to YouTube. But be aware that if you receive another copyright strike within 90 days, you&#8217;ll need to wait another 90 days before your second and third. 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