Question: Publisher X decides to issue a copyright takedown in response to Hunter’s cover video. Which of the following is NOT a good option for Hunter?
- Submit a counter-notification to keep the video on YouTube.
- Reach out to Publisher X and ask for a retraction.
- Accept the takedown.
- Delete the video and reupload it with a different title.
Explanation
Reuploading removed content with a different title does not resolve a copyright takedown or the related copyright strike. YouTube’s valid paths are to accept the removal, request a retraction, or submit a counter notification when the removal was due to mistake or misidentification. Changing the title does not change the underlying copyrighted material in the video. Reuploading can create further enforcement risk instead of addressing the removal request.
Why the other options are incorrect
Counter-notification is incorrect because it can be used when the uploader believes the removal was mistaken or legally allowed.
Retraction is incorrect because the claimant can retract a removal request and clear the strike.
Accept the takedown is incorrect because accepting the removal is a valid option when the uploader does not contest it.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2807684?hl=en
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2807691?hl=en
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