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Fair Use and YouTube: Why a Disclaimer Will Not Protect You from Copyright Claims

Many creators think "If I put a Fair Use disclaimer in my video, I'm protected." Unfortunately, that's not how copyright law works. Many creators mistakenly believe that phrases like Copyright disclaimers automatically shield them from copyright claims. In reality, Fair Use is a legal defense that depends on a fact-specific analysis—not a disclaimer. This article explains how Fair Use actually works for YouTube videos.

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