Legal Position on copyrighted videos on Youtube etc. for use in niche blogs

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by RagnarDanneskjold, Jul 4, 2012.

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    There are number videos on Youtube etc, that would fit in well with some of the topics on some of my niche blogs. Many of this videos have been uploaded to sites such as Youtube by someone other than who holds the copyright. My sites aren't Warez sites/TV Link sites, just sites about particular narrow niches were this content could add to the site. Up to this point I have only embedded and linked to videos uploaded by the copyright holder.

    Am I being to cautious in my approach? And if I am what legal concerns would be raised by say embedding a video on particular topic in a blog post. I want to stay on the right side of Copyright law as intend for these sites be up and gaining traffic for the foreseeable future.
     
    RagnarDanneskjold, Jul 4, 2012 IP
  2. xanth

    xanth Active Member

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    Best of luck with answering this one. My guess is that you aren't worth the effort to sue. They will go after google.
     
    xanth, Jul 13, 2012 IP
  3. Walter Parrish

    Walter Parrish Member

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    If the videos were already uploaded and approved by youtube then I don't see a problem with it.
     
    Walter Parrish, Aug 15, 2012 IP
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    You are good to go bro.If some one beat the ass then it will be google ass.lol
     
    satti76, Aug 15, 2012 IP
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    I would suggest don't use any copyright stuff, stay clear because in Law you can also be held fully accountable as the ones who uploaded it on YouTube in the first place. Furthermore, when those who do hold the "right" start action against those before you, then adding one more egg to the basket will not effect them.
     
    bakaisco, Aug 15, 2012 IP