Social Media platforms have a revenue sharing program that allows content creators to claim revenues on their copyrighted content. Revenue sharing notifications are not the same as copyright violations, they are not punitive, and do not impact your ability to post on social media in the future. Animoto users have the right to use copyrighted material in their videos, so if you receive a notifiation you can dispute the claim. If your dispute is rejected, reach out to the Animoto team with the URL of where the video was posted, a link to your video on the Animoto platform, and a screenshot of the claimant info in the notice you received. We’re here to help!
Social Media platforms have a revenue sharing program that allows content creators to claim revenues on their copyrighted content. If you shared your video on social media, you may get a notification that rights have been claimed by someone else. In this article, we’ll break down what this means, how it’s different from a copyright notification, and what to do if you get one.
Is this the same as a copyright strike?
No, a copyright strike happens when you use copyrighted material on social media without the proper license or credit. If you get a copyright strike your video will likely be either be muted or taken down. A revenue sharing notification happens when someone claims they own the license to the music you used and are asking to be paid for it. The first example is a consequence for a copyright violation, but a revenue share notification is just letting you know someone else is claiming the right to be paid for their work.
Will this cause me to have any problems sharing videos on social media in the future?
Nope! It’s not a consequence or punishment in any way. It will only affect the video in question, unless you use the same music in other videos too.
Why did I get a revenue sharing notification if I have a license though Animoto?
Social media platforms use a system called Content ID that automatically scans for copyrighted material. It can tell if the song is copyrighted, but it’s not able to tell if you have a license to use it so sometimes things are incorrectly flagged. If it finds that you are using copyright music, someone else can claim they own the rights to be paid for it.
What should I do if I get a revenue sharing notification?
If you get a revenue sharing notification, this won’t affect your account standing on the platform. If you were not planning to monetize your videos or don’t mind sharing revenues you don’t need to do anything. If you are monetizing your videos and do not want to share revenues, you can dispute it in the same way that you would a copyright strike.
Below are the links for all of the major social media websites:
I already disputed the claim but it was denied. What do I do now?
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
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
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