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YouTube Copyright Claims and JASRAC Search

When publishing videos on YouTube, copyright management is one of the important points. Especially when using music, you are more likely to be subject to copyright infringement claims. In this article, we will explain in detail how to deal with copyright claims on YouTube and how to check copyright information using JASRAC.

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What is a copyright claim on YouTube?

YouTube has various monitoring systems in place to prevent copyright infringement. Especially in the case of music content, music publishers, artists, and rights management organizations (such as JASRAC) may hold the copyright. If these music is used without permission, copyright infringement claims may be filed.

When you receive a copyright infringement claim, the following penalties may be imposed:

  • Suspension of Revenue
  • Delete the video
  • Channel Warning
  • In the worst case, account suspension or deletion

What to do if you receive a claim of copyright infringement

First of all, if you receive a copyright infringement claim, it is important to respond calmly. Please refer to the following steps:

  1. Check the notification content:Check the notification email from YouTube to understand which content is problematic.
  2. Identify the parts of the problem:Check which parts of the video contain copyright infringement.
  3. To re-edit:Delete or modify the problematic part and re-edit it.
  4. To file an objection:If you believe that copyright infringement is a false claim, you will file an objection.

Use JASRAC's search function

JASRAC, one of the music copyright management organizations, manages the copyright of many music. Before using music on YouTube, it is important to search JASRAC's database to check the copyright information of the music you plan to use.

Here's how to use JASRAC's search function:

  1. Access the official website of JASRAC: JASRAC Official Website
  2. Access the search screen:Select "Work Database Search" from the top page.
  3. Enter a song or artist name:Enter the song name or artist name in the search box to search.
  4. Check the copyright information:Check the copyright information of the song displayed in the search results.

This allows you to know in advance what kind of copyright is involved in the music you plan to use.

SoundOn Music Distribution and Rights Management

For music creators, proper management of copyright is important. Among them,SoundOnBy using a music distribution platform like SoundOn, you have the advantage of centralized distribution and copyright management of your music. Through SoundOn, you can distribute your music on various digital streaming platforms such as TikTok and deliver it to many listeners.

Summary

When a copyright infringement claim occurs on YouTube, it is required to respond quickly and calmly. In addition, by utilizing the search function of JASRAC, you can check the copyright information of the music you plan to use in advance. By using SoundOn, it is possible to centralize music distribution and copyright management and perform music activities efficiently.

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