Copyright guides, in plain English
Real answers to the questions creators search most — copyright registration, DMCA takedowns, fair use, infringement, and protection tailored to photographers, YouTubers, writers, musicians, and bloggers.
How to Register a Copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office
A step-by-step, plain-English overview of registering your creative work with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Read →What Automatically Has Copyright Protection vs. What You Should Register
Your work is protected the moment you create it — but here's a general guide to when registration is worth the effort.
Read →DMCA Takedown Notices: How They Work
Found your content on someone else's website without permission? Here's a general, plain-English guide to DMCA takedown notices.
Read →Copyright for Photographers: Protecting Your Images Online
Photographers face some of the highest rates of online content theft. Here's a general guide to protecting your images.
Read →Fair Use Explained: What You Can and Can't Use
Fair use is one of the most misunderstood concepts in copyright. Here's a general, plain-English explanation.
Read →What to Do If Someone Steals Your Content
Found your writing, photos, video, or music being used without permission? Here's a general, step-by-step guide.
Read →Copyright for YouTubers: Avoiding Claims and Strikes
Content ID claims and copyright strikes can threaten a channel's livelihood. Here's a general guide for video creators.
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