What supporting documentation can I provide to resolve the copyright match?

If your video has been set to private because it has been identified as containing content protected by copyright, you have the option to either replace your video or challenge that determination (read more about this here).

Should you decide to challenge that determination based on the fact that you have a license to use that content, you’ll be required to submit proof of that license. 

Explicit permission to use music:

If you have explicit permission, please make sure that you attach any of the following documents: 

1. A license document granted by the rights holder; 
2. A copy of your End User License Agreement (EULA) with the licensee name, if you subscribe to an app that grants you access to use music in a stock library or otherwise;
3. A copy of a receipt for a purchase or subscription that identifies you and contains information about your license; 
4. Written permission from the rights holder to use the specific song in your work. 

• If you are submitting a third-party license that is owned by someone other than you who worked on the project, please clarify the relationship between the license holder and yourself.
• Make sure that the permission letter or the document that you submit is signed by the licensor or the author.
• If you are submitting email screenshots, make sure that the complete email address is visible.

The following are not sufficient examples of permission or license:

1. Your name is being credited to the project 
2. A production call sheet 
3. An invoice or proof of payment for your work on the project 

If you’re not sure where to access your licensing documentation, we recommend that you reach out to the third-party app from which you’ve acquired the content. They should be able to help you acquire proof of your license to use the content on ZenVideo that you can use in your challenge. 

If you are otherwise allowed to use music:

• If you are using music under a Creative Commons license, please make sure to provide the relevant link of the website where you found the music, which indicates the work is made available under a Creative Commons license, and give attribution to the artist as per the terms (if required).
• If you are using music that is free to use, please make sure to provide relevant links that justify your statement.
• Please note that YouTube Audio Library music is limited to use on YouTube alone. However, you may still use the works that are marked with a Creative Commons license for free use, so long as you provide attribution.