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Someone stole my YouTube video, what do?

by Legit SEO
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My YT account was banned several months ago, I was making almost $100/day from one video that went viral.

Come to find out, some punk is using the same exact video I made with my voice and footage. He is probably the guy that flagged me and got me banned, I'm guessing he saved my vid and then reported me.

What is the best course of action to take in a case like this?
#stole #video #youtube
  • Profile picture of the author Danny Cutts
    I would contact YT you still own the copyright to the video whether your account has been banned or not

    Good luck
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    • Profile picture of the author Legit SEO
      Originally Posted by Danny Cutts View Post

      I would contact YT you still own the copyright to the video whether your account has been banned or not

      Good luck
      Ok I will give that a shot.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigfriendly
    Hey Alex,

    Just curious but what kind of video was it? Don't have to give up your niche I was just wondering was it training, how to, or just one something funny you came up with that took off?

    Thanks
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    • Profile picture of the author Legit SEO
      Originally Posted by bigfriendly View Post

      Hey Alex,

      Just curious but what kind of video was it? Don't have to give up your niche I was just wondering was it training, how to, or just one something funny you came up with that took off?

      Thanks

      How to get a lot of money in a video game.
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  • Profile picture of the author alrikvincent
    Please don't forget to report back on how it turned out for you. There are many eyes on this post
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  • Profile picture of the author Nytshade
    When you're account is banned, Youtube does tell you who flagged your videos. Like this channel for instance http://www.youtube.com/user/SoulfulHouseMusic11

    Just flag that video and claim copyright it's easy and takes less than 24 hours.

    Next time when you open a new channel and have at least 5 videos approved for monetization then register for YouTube Content Manager. That way, whenever someone uploads your content on their channel, all the ads revenue goes to you.

    Go here for more info: YouTube
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  • Profile picture of the author Not So New
    Unfortunately Youtube won't do much ...

    if you have have the original why not open a new account and get it back up there making you money?

    -Shawn
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  • Profile picture of the author Cobaki
    You should definitely report it to YouTube and talk to them about it. And I kind of think that Not So New's idea will work after you are done reporting it to YouTube. If you find a way to make it viral again, then you will be able to make things appear like nothing really happened.
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  • Profile picture of the author garyt
    There is nothing much you can do. I got many videos stolen and complained to Youtube but the videos are still there .... sigh
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    • Profile picture of the author Nytshade
      Originally Posted by garyt View Post

      There is nothing much you can do. I got many videos stolen and complained to Youtube but the videos are still there .... sigh
      You don't have to complain to Youtube, that wont help. You have to create a Copyright Infringement Notification to Youtube but if you don't give them enough proof that the content is yours then they wont help you and they wont even respond.

      Send your copyright complain here instead: Submit a copyright infringement notification - YouTube

      This is why it is wise to register for YouTube Content Manager, you'll choose whether the stolen content should be blocked or just get ads revenue from the stolen content.
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