Take Down Request Compliance

Description

Even the best of us make mistakes and may receive a take down request. This can be Because of an accidental DMCA violation such as using music without license. You may have failed to give proper credit. Its also possible a misunderstanding has occurred about distribution rights. If this occurs we have created a no fault form that allows you to say you will remove the content and try to remain in good standing with the other party.

Examples of Situations that might lead to a take down request.

Here is an example: A performer contacted us last week as they had an agreement with a photographer and performer. The Agreement gave them the rights to sell or distribute on there own channels. They had no official agreement or paperwork in place to say where they could use the video. The creator uploaded the video to a free clip site. The other party did not want the video on free sites as the co-star wanted anonymity. The other model and the photographer were also concerned about it being free. The solution here is clear, maintain your relationship, take down the video. In future make sure you have an explicit agreement as to where you are placing your content.

Another situation is Music. If you have a radio on in the back ground you may receive a take down request. Using your favorite song may also lead to a strike. Finally you may actually have the right to use, but failed to display the license.

Giving Credit for music

You can get music either by buying a license or using free music with a creative commons license. No matter how you get your music always make sure you have a tile in your video that shows your right to use.
It should look like this:

• Music License: LICENCE TYPE (e.g. Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
• Track: SONG NAME
• Artist: PERFORMERS NAME
• URL: The address the clip came from

Failure to display a copyright notice can lead to you receiving a takedown request even if you actually have the right to use the sound.