How to Undo Image Violations on YouTube
According to YouTube's Terms of Use, using someone else's content -- whether it is a video, still photo, audio or some other type of digital content -- is not allowed. Uploading this type of content is likely to result in the removal of the offending material. Additionally, images that are graphic, foster bullying or violate someone's privacy are also not allowed on YouTube, and any YouTube user can report them to the platform. If you get a notice about an image violation, whether it is from YouTube or from the owner, the best practice is to do what you can to correct the problem right away.
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Contact the owner of the material to see if you can get permission to use the content. If you took an image from a website or other type of online source, go back to that source and contact the site's administrator. You can also try to contact the owner through a YouTube private message, if the owner has a content channel. Ask the owner in writing if you can have permission to use the image that was flagged on YouTube. If he says yes, get his consent in writing and keep it on file so that you have proof.
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Ask the owner to request a retraction if your video already has been removed from the YouTube site and the owner did indeed give you permission to use the image. An owners can request a retraction by filling out a simple form at the YouTube site. Once the issue is resolved, your video should come back online.
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Re-edit your video if the owner does not give you permission to use the image. If the video is still up on YouTube, remove it and go back to the video-editing software you used to create the video to take out the offending material. You can then re-upload the video to YouTube.
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Tips & Warnings
If the owner has given you permission, give the owner credit for the work somewhere in the video description. Even if he doesn't ask for it, this shows good will toward the creator of the content that you are using.
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