Sending a Counter Notification via letter?

[ElephantGreen]

Has anyone had experience with sending a copyright counter notification to YouTube via letter before? If so how long did it take before you got a response?

 

[ashakantasharma]

Sending a copyright counter-notification to YouTube via letter is a rare process, as most counter-notifications are submitted online through YouTube's platform. However, if you're referring to the general process of submitting a counter-notification (either online or via letter) regarding a copyright takedown, here's what you can expect based on common experiences:

Counter-Notification Process Overview:​

1. Online Submission (Preferred Method):
   • The most common way to submit a counter-notification is via YouTube's online form. After your content is taken down due to a copyright claim, YouTube typically offers a counter-notification option directly on the platform.
   • This process usually takes 1-2 business days for YouTube to review your submission and potentially reinstate the content if the counter-notification is accepted.
2. Counter-Notification via Letter:
   • If you need to send a counter-notification via letter (for instance, if you can't access the online form or prefer physical mail), you would typically send it to YouTube’s designated legal address.
   • In your letter, you must clearly outline the reason you believe the content was wrongly taken down, provide your personal details, and sign the letter, among other required information (as outlined in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act - DMCA).
   • Legal Address for YouTube:
     YouTube, LLC
     901 Cherry Ave.
     San Bruno, CA 94066
     USA

Timeline for Response:​

• Online Counter-Notification:
  Typically, YouTube responds within 1-2 business days if the counter-notification is submitted through the platform. If YouTube finds your claim valid, they will reinstate your content.
• Letter Counter-Notification:
  If you're sending a letter, it may take longer. You should expect at least 1-2 weeks for YouTube to acknowledge receipt and begin the review process. The response time will depend on how quickly the letter is received and processed by their legal team.

Important Notes:​

• Impact of Counter-Notification: Once YouTube receives your counter-notification, they will forward it to the copyright claimant. If the claimant does not respond within 10-14 business days, YouTube may reinstate the content.
• Risk of Legal Action: By submitting a counter-notification, you assert that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed due to an error or misidentification. If the claimant chooses to pursue legal action, they could file a lawsuit against you, so ensure your counter-notification is legitimate.

What To Do While Waiting:​

• Be Patient: Responses can take time, especially when dealing with physical mail. Keep checking your email (if you provided one for notifications) and your YouTube dashboard for updates.
• Contact YouTube Support: If it’s taking too long or if you don’t hear back, you can reach out to YouTube Support to inquire about the status of your counter-notification.