Using other peoples videos and uploading it

[Hoviking]

What are the rules for this? Can I upload small sequences of another youtubers video on my channel, like if someone has a really good 15 seconds in their video, that I want to take out and upload it for itself?

 

[PositivelyBrainwashed]

I would look at rules as what constitutes as fair use, like if you're doing a review or a parody on their work. But in general, don't use other people's work unless they give you permission.

This video is about 2 years old, but I still think it's good. Search "3 Rules to Avoid Violating Fair Use on YouTube" by Tim Schmoyer

 

[Crown]

Moved to the copyright / legal forum.

 

[Blunt Brittany]

I would just ask whoever uploaded the original video if you can use it and what you're using it for

 

[mr.jacks]

usually the best way to go about it is asking permission however if your doing a parody or something that adds to the original content usually that can be seen as fair use all tho fair use is a big grey area.

 

[Kush Patel]

You should ask permission just to be safe, but if you use it in your own creation, i'm quite certain that it would count as fair use.

 

[Shakycow]

Unless you're willing to risk a copyright strike or possibly going to court, get (written) permission first.

Note that only a court can decide if your usage constitutes as fair use or not.

 

[entrepreneur]

it really is a gray area there, but depends on the usage, if you are doing a review or voice over it then it probably will fall under fair use