Can I legally use YouTube videos on my website?

The standard YouTube license is restrictive. You must get permission from the creator to post it or use it in any way. Creative Commons CC BY copyright provides a standard way for content creators to grant someone else permission to use their work with attribution (giving them due credit).

Do you need permission to use YouTube videos?

Even if you give the copyright owner credit, posting videos that include content you purchased may still violate copyright law. If your recording includes someone else’s copyrighted content, like copyrighted music playing in the background, you’ll still need permission from the appropriate rights owners.

Is it illegal to show YouTube videos in public?

No. Whether a video is played in an educational or not-for-profit context makes no difference. To avoid breaking the law, you need the permission of the people who own or hold the copyright. If someone has posted a YouTube video and made it public, that’s basically like an invitation to view it.

Is copying YouTube videos illegal?

When Is Downloading YouTube Videos Illegal? In the United States, copyright law dictates that it is illegal to make a copy of content if you do not have the permission of the copyright owner. As such, downloading TV series, movies, sports clips, or any other copyrighted content on YouTube is breaking the law.

Are YouTube videos copyright protected?

YouTube has a large collection of videos licensed under one of the Creative Commons licenses or the Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication. Note that many videos on YouTube are under copyright and have not been licensed under any open license.

Can I embed other people’s YouTube videos on my website?

Copyright issues aside, you should also be aware of another practical issue when embedding others’ YouTube videos. If the owner of the video decides to remove the video from YouTube, or disable it so that it will no longer show on third-party websites, the embedded video on your web page will no longer function.

Is it legal to post videos on YouTube and make money?

Yes it’s fully legal since you’re not profiting directly off the video. You’re profiting off the page containing the video. The ads on the videos still go directly to the creator and YouTubr could honestly not care less.

Is it legal to link to a YouTube video without copyright?

There’s no copyright issue with just making a link. Doublecheck the YouTube terms of use (and recheck every now and then) to make sure they don’t prohibit the use you are planning to do. In general, you should name sources and basically play fair, meaning not demeaning the people on videos or otherwise causing trouble.

What happens if a video is removed from YouTube?

If the owner of the video decides to remove the video from YouTube, or disable it so that it will no longer show on third-party websites, the embedded video on your web page will no longer function. In other words, your page will have a rectangular space that will not display the video.