What to do when you receive a DMCA claim on your content
If a copyright holder files a DMCA claim against one of your videos, you will receive a notification in your Message Center. The notification includes the name of the video, the claimant's description of the infringement, and a link to view the full claim details.
You can view and manage all claims at Studio → Messages, or navigate directly
to a specific claim at /studio/messages/claims/[claim-id].
You have 7 days from the time the claim is filed to respond. Your options are:
If you acknowledge that your content infringes on the claimant's copyright, you can accept the claim. This starts a 7-day rectification period during which you can modify or remove the infringing content. If you complete the rectification, the claim is resolved without further penalties.
If you believe the claim is invalid — for example, you have permission to use the content, or your use qualifies as fair use — you can file a counter-notice. Your counter-notice should include a detailed explanation and any supporting evidence.
After you file a counter-notice, the rights holder has 7 days to respond. If they don't respond, you win by default. See the Counter-Notices page for more details.
The Message Center includes a messaging thread where you can communicate directly with the rights holder. This can be useful for resolving misunderstandings, negotiating agreements, or requesting more information about the claim.
If you do not respond within 7 days, the rights holder wins the claim by default. This may result in content restrictions or removal. It's always in your best interest to respond to claims promptly, even if you intend to dispute them.
If you accept a claim, you enter a 7-day rectification period. During this time, you should:
Once you've made your changes, mark the rectification as complete in the claim details page. If you don't complete rectification within 7 days, the claim resolves in favor of the rights holder.