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How to Prevent Illegal Use of Your Video on Other Accounts: What You Need to Do

Who doesn’t have social media accounts today? You’re most likely on Facebook or YouTube if you’re not on Reddit or Snapchat. The sheer volume of content being uploaded online is staggering, and here’s a fun fact: video content gets 48% more views than other kinds of posts! Although production companies and video artists may think this is fantastic news, there are a few drawbacks. Did you know that in 2023, the average weekly time spent watching movies online skyrocketed to 17 hours? 

But here’s the catch – are all those views coming to the original creator’s account/video? 

Every time you create a trending video, you might notice it popping up on other accounts more than your own. These videos are occasionally slightly altered – like changing the audio track, applying different filters, or adjusting the speed; or partially duplicated – where only key sections of the original content are spliced into new videos. Seeing the fruits of your labour utilised without giving due recognition may be quite upsetting. What then is your course of action if you find yourself in this situation?

Sharing stuff on social media is a breeze in the current digital era. However, this convenience also increases the possibility of using copyrighted content—including your priceless movie content—illegally. It is essential for content creators and rights holders to know what constitutes unlawful usage and how to safeguard their intellectual property. Stay tuned as we dive into the steps you can take to safeguard your content and ensure you get the credit you deserve! 

How to Take Down Your Video Content from Other Accounts

Before you get into the details of this, please be aware that you cannot directly any video/account as an individual social media user. However, If you discover that your movie/video content is being used illegally on social media, here are steps you can take to address the issue:

Document the Infringement

Take screenshots and note the URLs where your content is being used without permission. This evidence will be crucial for any legal actions you may pursue.

Report the Infringement

Most social media platforms have mechanisms for reporting copyright violations. Look for options like “Report” or “DMCA Takedown” on the platform. Provide the necessary evidence and details about the infringement. When a content/account is reported for illegal use of content, they may have to pay the fine, they video might be removed, their account may be taken down or might also have to face legal consequences based on the severity of the content/video used.

Send a DMCA Takedown Notice

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) allows you to send a takedown notice to the platform hosting the infringing content. This notice should include your contact information, a description of the copyrighted work, and a statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized.

Contact the Infringer Directly:

If possible, reach out to the person or entity using your content without permission. Sometimes, a direct request to remove the content can resolve the issue quickly.

Seek Legal Advice:

If the infringement continues or if you seek compensation for damages, consult with an intellectual property attorney. They can guide you through the legal process and help you take further action.

Now, if you feel that it is humanly impossible to report each illegal use of your content and follow up with it, we would like to bring to your notice that at BLOCK X, we scan through all possible platforms – not just social media to find if there are any illegal copy of your wokr being used. With our expert team’s support, you never have to worry how much of illegal content is out there as we update you with a comprehensive report of the illegal use of your content along with the status of its removal. 

Do not let your creativity down with concerns of piracy of your content. Contact BLOCK X- India’s top anti-piracy company with Google’s trusted partner and know how your social media presence is going to be much smoother.