Copyright is an important topic for the entire YouTube community. In the sections below, you’ll find access to all the information and tools needed to manage your rights on the YouTube platform and learn more about respecting the rights of other creators.
If you would like to submit a notification of alleged copyright infringement, get information on what to do if you believe your video has been removed in error, or get information on how to dispute a Content ID match, the resources below will help educate you about our easy-to-use rights management processes.
Request the removal of an unauthorized use of your creative work.
Request the reinstatement of a video that was incorrectly removed from YouTube for copyright infringement.
Cancel, or retract, a removal request that you or your company submitted to YouTube.
Contest a Content ID claim on your video that you believe is wrong.
There’s a lot to learn about the world of copyright. If you'd like help diagnosing a copyright issue, the resources below are the best place to start. If your question is not answered here, please search our Help Center, where you will find additional information.
Check your channel's copyright notices.
If you received a copyright strike, learn why and the best way to resolve it.
Learn about one of the ways copyright-protected material is detected on Youtube, and what you can do if you get a claim.
Certain YouTube features require good copyright standing.
Learn more about Content ID, a tool used by content owners to identify and claim their content in videos uploaded to YouTube.
Check whether your account is in good or bad copyright standing.
Looking to learn even more about copyright? These resources will get you started, whether you're just seeking general knowledge, or a more in-depth understanding of topics like fair use.
What is protected by copyright? How is copyright different from other forms of intellectual property?
There are certain circumstances under which the law allows use of excerpts from copyrighted material.
Learn about a special type of license that allows content to be re-used -- if you follow the rules.
Answers to the copyright questions we're asked most often.
