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What is copyright?
Learn more about copyright ownership, as well as copyrighted content, to better understand copyright infringements or piracy.
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How we protect copyrighted content
When we receive a notice of claimed infringement, we comply with copyright laws.
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Frequently asked questions on copyright
In this article, we answer some common questions about copyright, permissions and infringement.
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What is fair use?
Understand fair use and how it can impact the application of copyright laws in the context of piracy.
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What is a counter notification
What is a counter notification
When content has been removed due to a copyright removal request and the uploader believes that it’s because of a mistake or misidentification, the u...When content has been removed due to a copyright removal request and the uploader believes that it’s because of a mistake or misidentification, the uploader can submit a counter notification. This is a legal request for Google to reinstate the removed content. After receiving the counter notification, we will forward it to the party who submitted the original claim of copyright infringement and thereafter may reinstate the content, unless we receive a proof of legal action against the counter-notifier, within ten working days.
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How we take action against repeat infringers
We take action against users who repeatedly misuse our services as per our repeat infringer policy
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Submit a copyright notice
To file a copyright removal request with us, please use our legal troubleshooter. When you’ve selected the appropriate product, the form will prompt you to provide all of the information required to submit a valid copyright complaint.
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Submit a counter notification
Submit a counter notification
The administrator of an affected site, or the provider of affected content, may make a counter notification pursuant to sections 512(g)(2) and (3) of the US…
The administrator of an affected site, or the provider of affected content, may make a counter notification pursuant to sections 512(g)(2) and (3) of the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act. When we receive a counter notification, we may reinstate the material in question.
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Submit a copyright notice on Google Search
If you’re the copyright owner or a reporting organisation, use this form to submit requests asking us to remove material or links to a web page that allegedly infringes copyright.
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Submit a counter notification on Google Search
Fill in this webform if you believe that your content was mistakenly removed.
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How to report content for legal reasons on Google Search
Watch this video for information about processes and tools for requesting the removal of content from Google products for legal reasons.
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FAQ on copyright removals on Google Search
Find answers to the most common questions about Google Search removals due to copyright removal requests
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How removals on Google Search may impact an ad listing
How removals on Google Search may impact an ad listing
Google does not want to be in business with sites specialising in piracy. Through integration with Search’s tools for processing US DMCA takedown not...Google does not want to be in business with sites specialising in piracy. Through integration with Search’s tools for processing US DMCA takedown notices, Google will stop serving ads on pages that receive a valid US DMCA notice. We will also block that page from displaying any AdSense advertising in the future.
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How sites get down-ranked in Google search results
How sites get down-ranked in Google search results
Google Search combines hundreds of different signals to determine which results rise to the top and which do not. Copyright removal notices may trigg...Google Search combines hundreds of different signals to determine which results rise to the top and which do not. Copyright removal notices may trigger a copyright demotion signal. If we receive multiple valid removal notices for a site, the entire site may be downgraded in search results.
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Delisting domains from Google search results
Delisting domains from Google search results
Upon receipt of court orders against third parties, Google may voluntarily remove sites from Search. Google has long deferred to the decisions…
Upon receipt of court orders against third parties, Google may voluntarily remove sites from Search. Google has long deferred to the decisions of courts regarding what content may lawfully appear to web users in their jurisdictions. When a court decides that a website, as a whole, should be shut down or blocked, we typically honour that request when it’s brought to our attention and remove the site from search results in that jurisdiction to help the court effectuate its order. We’ve deployed this policy to block many sites found unlawful by courts in the United Kingdom, Spain, Australia and other countries.
To submit a court order, please use this form.
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How to remove content for legal reasons
Watch this video about the process and tools for requesting content to be removed from Google products for legal reasons.
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Report a bad ad/listing
Use this form to report an ad for legal violation (copyright, trademark, counterfeit) or violation of Google product policies
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How we protect copyright on Google Ads
We abide by local copyright laws and protect the rights of copyright holders by not allowing ads that are found to be infringing
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How we prevent repeat infringers on Ads
We take repeated violations of policies seriously by applying strikes for non-compliance. Learn more here.
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How we verify and disclose an advertiser's identity
We verify the identity of advertisers on our platform and include a disclosure with the name of the advertiser and where they are located on ads served through Google Ads.
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How removals on Google Search may impact an ad listing
How removals on Google Search may impact an ad listing
Google does not want to be in business with sites specialising in piracy. Through integration with Search’s tools for processing US DMCA takedown not...Google does not want to be in business with sites specialising in piracy. Through integration with Search’s tools for processing US DMCA takedown notices, Google will stop serving ads on pages that receive a valid US DMCA notice.
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Misrepresentation policy
We don’t allow ads that deceive users by excluding relevant product information or providing misleading information.
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Enabling dishonest behaviour policy
We don't allow the promotion of products or services that are designed to enable dishonest behaviour. See what these are.
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Submit certification to use copyrighted content
Submit written documentation proving that you have permission to use a third party’s intellectual property on your ad.
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Report an infringing app or content on Google Play
Use this form to report legal violations (copyright, trademark, counterfeit) or policy violations on Google Play.
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How we protect intellectual property on Google Play
We don’t allow apps or developer accounts that infringe, or encourage infringement of, the intellectual property rights of others.
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Developer tools to protect intellectual property
We offer integrity and signing services that help developers fight piracy and distribute their apps and games as intended.
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How we enforce our policies on Google Play
Find out about the actions that we’ll take if an app violates any of our policies.
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Impersonation policy
We don’t allow apps that mislead users by impersonating someone else. This includes another developer, company, entity or app.
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Submit a notice to use copyrighted content in apps
Submit written documentation proving that you have permission to use a third party’s intellectual property in your app.
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What is a copyright claim on YouTube
A copyright claim refers to either a copyright removal request or a Content ID claim, which are two different ways to assert copyright ownership on YouTube. Find out how they differ.
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Report content on YouTube
Use these forms to report content for policy and legal violations, including copyright.
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How copyright strikes work on YouTube
Learn about copyright strikes, which are different from community guidelines strikes, and what happens when you receive one.
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Submit a copyright counter notification on YouTube
What to do if you believe that your content was mistakenly removed due to a copyright removal request.
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Retract a copyright removal request on YouTube
If you submitted a copyright removal request in error, you can retract it by following these steps.
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YouTube harmful content policy in the context of piracy
YouTube doesn’t allow content which shows viewers how to gain unauthorised access to services that normally require payment.
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How Community Guidelines strike work on YouTube
If your content violates our community guidelines, your channel will get a strike. Find out how it works.
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Report potential copyright infringement on Blogger
Use this form to report content on Blogger that allegedly infringes copyright.
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Report a policy violation on Blogger
Use this form to report content that you find inconsistent with, or that violates, Blogger’s community guidelines.
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Overview of Blogger community guidelines
Our community guidelines play an important role in keeping the open web a welcoming place to create. Find out more here.
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Report copyright infringement on Google Workspace apps.
Use our legal troubleshooter to report content that allegedly infringes copyright on Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Google Sites or Google Drive.
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Report a policy violation on Google Workspace apps
You can report behaviour that you consider violates Google’s Terms of Service or programme policies. Learn how.
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Overview of Google Workspace apps programme policies
Discover our programme policies, which play an important role in maintaining a positive experience for everyone that uses Google products.
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What is the Trusted Copyright Removal Programme (TCRP)?
What is the Trusted Copyright Removal Programme (TCRP)?
TCRP is designed to enable high-volume submitters that send high-quality notices to submit copyright removal requests on Google Search, Blogger, Docs...TCRP is designed to enable high-volume submitters that send high-quality notices to submit copyright removal requests on Google Search, Blogger, Docs/Drive, Photos, Google Sites and Google Cloud. TCRP allows for submissions in bulk and streamlined processing, with the aim of reducing turnaround time for each request.
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Guidelines
Guidelines
Learn more on TCRP guidelines applicable for each product:
Learn more on TCRP guidelines applicable for each product:
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Report content
Report content
Log in with your TCRP account and file a takedown notice using one of these forms or our multi-product legal troubleshooter. > Google Search > Blogger
Log in with your TCRP account and file a takedown notice using one of these forms or our multi-product legal troubleshooter.
> Google Search
> Blogger
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions on TCRP, including the application process, submissions, the user dashboard and more
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Contact the TCRP team
Contact the TCRP team
From your TCRP account, send an email to Google making sure that you include the case ID of the takedown that you’re referring to.
From your TCRP account, send an email to Google making sure that you include the case ID of the takedown that you’re referring to
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Removals dashboard
Check the status of your submissions on Google Search.
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Overview of copyright management tools
Discover our wide range of copyright management tools and find out which one is right for you.
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The Copyright Match Tool
The Copyright Match Tool can automatically identify videos that are copies, or potential copies, of other videos on YouTube.
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The Content Verification Programme (CVP)
Designed especially to issue bulk removal requests, CVP helps copyright-holding companies find and remove allegedly infringing content.
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Content ID
Learn how YouTube's automated content identification system helps certain copyright owners to identify and manage their content.
