We know that getting a copyright strike can be alarming, but don’t worry!
As an Animoto subscriber, if you are using music from our song library, you have permission to share your videos publicly!
There are two common types of notifications, ones that remove your video from being posted to a social media channel at all, and ones that simply layer ads on top of your videos. You can dispute both, in the exact same way.
Note: The steps below apply to music used from the Animoto music library. When using music that is not from the Animoto library the copyright licensing can vary so be sure to check that you have the right permissions to share it and use it publicly!
Why did I get a copyright strike if I have the rights to use it on social media?
Most social media platforms use an automated system to scan for copyrighted material. If your content is identified as having a copyright elsewhere, you may receive a notification that your posted content is in violation by mistake, even if you have the rights to use it. Most platforms have a process for disputing a copyright claim which alerts the copyright holder that you have the rights to use it.
What do I do if my video receives a copyright strike?
If you receive a copyright notification, we encourage you to first dispute it. We’ve attached the claim forms for the most common social media platforms.
My dispute was rejected. Now what?
Don’t worry! If your claim was rejected, the Animoto team can help. Please reach out to us at Help@Animoto.com with the following information:
1. URL where the video in question was posted
2. Link to the flagged Animoto video on your My Projects Page
3. Screenshot or copy of the copyright notice or the claimant info in the notice you received