Got a copyright strike on my second video, now what

t_nguyen

about 1 hour ago

Used some stock footage I found through a general search instead of a proper licensed library, figured it would be fine since it was easy to find. Got a copyright claim on my second video. Video's still up but monetization on it is gone. How careful does everyone actually need to be about this?

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sam_the_saver·about 1 hour ago

This happens more than people admit. Stick to actual licensed libraries even though it costs a bit, cheaper than losing monetization on videos you spent hours on.

ordinary_pete·about 1 hour ago

A claim isn't the same as a strike though, worth knowing the difference. A strike is more serious and can affect your whole channel, a claim usually just affects revenue on that one video.

brookeonabudget·about 1 hour ago

Which stock sites are people actually using that are clearly properly licensed? I've been nervous about this exact thing.

devon_ruiz·about 1 hour ago

Same boat as brooke, would like a real list instead of guessing.