Copyright Infringement Notification

A Copyright Infringement Notification is a YouTube action where users request the takedown of a video potentially copying their content.
==Requirements==
To file a copyright infringement notification with YouTube, users must fill out a specific webform and complete all required elements, as insufficient information may prevent the site from accepting takedown requests. Listed below are some specific requirements.
*Contact information: A legal full name, street address, telephone number, and email address is required.
*Description of content that is seemed to be infringing: In the complaint, those must clearly and completely describe the copyrighted content they are seeking to protect. If multiple copyrighted works are covered in the complaint, the law allows a representative list of such works
*Show the allegedly infringing video’s specific URL: The complaint must contain the specific URL of the video those believe infringes their rights, or the copyright team will not be able to find and remove it. General information about the video, such as a channel URL or username, is inadequate. Those must include the URL(s) of the exact video(s). Up to 10 URLs can be filed in one complaint. The URL should be in the following format: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxxxxxxxx
*Agree to and include the following statement: “I have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
*Agree to another statement: "The information in this notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, I am the owner, or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner, of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.”
*Include your signature: Complete complaints require the physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a representative authorized to act on their behalf. To satisfy this requirement, those must enter your full legal name (a first and last name, not a company name) to act as their signature at the bottom of the complaint.
Such written notice should be sent to our designated agent as follows:
DMCA ComplaintsYouTube, Inc.1000 Cherry Ave.Second FloorSan Bruno, CA 94066Fax: 650.872.8513Email: copyright@youtube.com
Section 512 (f) states that anyone who knowingly misrepresents material or activity as infringing may be held liable.
To remove numerous videos or maintain ongoing content removal needs on YouTube, sign up for our Content Verification Program. This program electronically notifies the YouTube team, eliminating errors and increasing the speed at which content can be removed.
==Counter-Notification==
To send a counter-notice to the copyright team, please visit the Help Center for instructions.
Section 512 (f) of the Copyright Act allows liability for anyone who knowingly misrepresents that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification. YouTube enforces a policy that allows termination of subscribers who are repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.
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