{"id":23723,"date":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23723"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:56:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:56:57","slug":"how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Legally Use Copyrighted Videos 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-6a03e39ad452d\" 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-6a03e39ad452d\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a03e39ad452d\" ><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\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube\/#How_Do_You_Legally_Use_Copyrighted_Videos_on_YouTube\" title=\"How Do You Legally Use Copyrighted Videos on YouTube?\">How Do You Legally Use Copyrighted Videos on YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube\/#Registering\" title=\"Registering\">Registering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube\/#Duration_of_copyrighted_material\" title=\"Duration of copyrighted material\">Duration of copyrighted material<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube\/#Getting_permission\" title=\"Getting permission\">Getting permission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-you-legally-use-copyrighted-videos-on-youtube\/#Registering_with_the_US_Copyright_Office\" title=\"Registering with the U.S. Copyright Office\">Registering with the U.S. Copyright Office<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Legally_Use_Copyrighted_Videos_on_YouTube\"><\/span>How Do You Legally Use Copyrighted Videos on YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/tziPiDf.jpg\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:35% max-height:219px; height:auto;\" alt=\"How do you legally use copyrighted videos on YouTube\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to legally use copyrighted videos on YouTube, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. If you haven&#8217;t already, read on to learn the basics. You&#8217;ll need to register with the U.S. Copyright Office, get permission to publish your video, and post a notice to viewers about the copyright before you begin. Using copyrighted material on your website or YouTube channel is entirely legal and safe, as long as you comply with these requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registering\"><\/span>Registering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a video using a copyrighted video is possible. If the original author has given you permission to use the video, you should register it with the Copyright Office. The Copyright Office is a government-backed agency that protects the copyrights of videos. Typically, this registration requires you to send the video in disc form to the Copyright Office. This registration shows that you have done your due diligence.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to post copyrighted content on YouTube, be sure to obtain specific permission. Fair use refers to the use of copyrighted content for specific purposes. Some uses of copyrighted material can be done without specific permission, such as scholarly research and commentary. However, there are many ways to avoid causing copyright issues. Here are a few tips to help you avoid legal issues:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duration_of_copyrighted_material\"><\/span>Duration of copyrighted material<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While a video&#8217;s duration is a major factor in determining whether a video is copyrighted, it is not the only consideration. According to YouTube&#8217;s copyright policy, content can only be used in the public domain for 70 years after the creator&#8217;s death. After that, the content will no longer be protected under intellectual property laws and can be used by anyone without permission. If you want to avoid triggering the copyright expiry period, consider creating as few videos as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_permission\"><\/span>Getting permission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to making videos, you can make use of a variety of copyright protection mechanisms, but the most basic one is getting permission to legally use a copyrighted video on YouTube. First, you must determine whether the video is part of the public domain. To check whether a work is in the public domain, visit the Copyright Information Center at Cornell University or the Columbia University Libraries. If you are in doubt, it&#8217;s best to consult a copyright guide. However, YouTube can&#8217;t guarantee that the work you&#8217;ve uploaded is not protected.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, however, if you&#8217;re looking to make a video that contains copyrighted materials, you must first seek permission from the original creator. The &#8220;fair use&#8221; principle is a good place to start. In many cases, copyrighted videos can be used for fair use purposes, provided you properly cite the source. If you&#8217;re unsure about whether your video is allowed to use copyrighted material, read this guide to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registering_with_the_US_Copyright_Office\"><\/span>Registering with the U.S. Copyright Office<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to properly license your video, you must first register it with the U.S. Copyright Office. This government agency is the source of most copyright laws, and is an excellent place to obtain the necessary information. Generally, videos must be created in &#8216;tangible&#8217; form before they can be legally used online. Unless you have written permission from the owner, you cannot distribute the copyrighted video without first registering it.<\/p>\n<p>To register your video, visit the website of the U.S. Copyright Office. The office is a government agency that maintains a public record. The information about copyright registration is available to the general public. If you do not register your video, your videos will be publicly available online. However, you can choose to use the digital copy of your video if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p> <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1PvjRIkwIl8\" width=\"402\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"225\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"margin:0px auto; display: block;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do You Legally Use Copyrighted Videos on YouTube? 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