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WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?  •  HOW TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION  •  CAN YOU POST
ANOTHER PERSON'S COPYRIGHTED CONTENT ON TIKTOK WITHOUT THEIR PERMISSION?  • 
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COPYRIGHT HAS BEEN INFRINGED ON TIKTOK  •  WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
A COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIM HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO TIKTOK?  •  WHAT TO DO IF
YOUR CONTENT HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY REMOVED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT  •  DOES
TIKTOK GIVE STRIKES FOR REPEATED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS?  •  HOW TO AVOID
HAVING YOUR CONTENT REMOVED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT





WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?


Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship, such as
videos and music. Copyright protects an original expression of an idea (for
example, the specific way a video or music is expressed or created) but does not
protect underlying ideas or facts.







HOW TO OBTAIN COPYRIGHT PROTECTION


Typically, if you create an original work, then you'll automatically obtain
copyright protection.

Copyright protection only extends to original expressions. It doesn't extend to
ideas, procedures, methods of operation or mathematical concepts. For example, a
person may own the copyright to a film, but not the underlying plot or themes
that are expressed in the film.

There is generally no requirement to register a work in order to obtain
copyright protection, although doing so may facilitate dispute resolution in
certain jurisdictions.







CAN YOU POST ANOTHER PERSON'S COPYRIGHTED CONTENT ON TIKTOK WITHOUT THEIR
PERMISSION?


Our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines do not allow posting, sharing, or
sending any content that violates or infringes upon another party’s copyrights,
trademarks or other intellectual property (IP) rights. This includes the use of
another person's copyrighted content without proper authorization or legally
valid reasons.

Under certain circumstances, you may be legally permitted to use another
person's copyrighted content without their permission. This includes fair use
and exceptions to copyright such as quotation, criticism and/or review of the
copyrighted content.







WHAT TO DO IF YOUR COPYRIGHT HAS BEEN INFRINGED ON TIKTOK


If you believe that another user has infringed your copyright on TikTok, you may
directly contact the user to resolve the matter. Alternatively, you may submit a
Copyright Infringement Report to request the removal of the alleged infringing
content from TikTok.

To report intellectual property infringement on TikTok:
1. In the TikTok app, tap the Share button on the side of the video you'd like
to report.
2. Tap Report.
3. Tap Intellectual property infringement.
4. Tap Copyright Infringement Report and follow the instructions provided.

You can also use our online form to report IP infringement on TikTok.

Keep in mind:
•  You'll need to provide all required and accurate information in your
submission or your complaint may be denied.
•  You must be the owner of the infringed work, or an authorized representative,
to submit a copyright infringement report. Please ensure that supporting
documentation identifying you as the owner or authorized representative is
included in the report.
•  If you intentionally submit a misleading or fraudulent report, it may lead to
liability for damages under laws in applicable countries.

To report copyright infringements in advertisements, you can contact us through
our online form.

To report copyright infringements on TikTok Shop, you can contact us through our
online form.







WHAT HAPPENS AFTER A COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT CLAIM HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO TIKTOK?


All copyright infringement claims will be reviewed by our team of IP
specialists. We'll assess whether the report contains all necessary information
for us to investigate the claims and has been submitted by the copyright owner
or their authorized representative. We may reach out to you to provide any
missing information. We recommend responding promptly to minimize any delays.

If we identify a violation of our Intellectual Property Policy, we'll remove the
content from the platform. We'll notify both the reporter and the reported
person of the action taken.







WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CONTENT HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY REMOVED FOR COPYRIGHT
INFRINGEMENT


You'll receive an in-app notification if your content has been removed for
copyright infringment. If you believe your content was incorrectly removed
because you're authorized to use the copyrighted content or you believe you have
the right to use the content, you can submit an appeal in the TikTok app. You
can also submit an appeal through our Counter Notification Form. You'll need to
provide all required information, including your contact information and any
evidence to support your claim otherwise your appeal may be denied.

The following appeal reasons, without any valid supporting evidence, are
generally not accepted:
•  Only a small portion of the work was copied and not the entire work.
•  There are other users who are also posting similar content.
•  You don't claim to own the copyright to the content.
•  You didn't know you weren't allowed to post the content without permission.
•  Posting the content is protected under the right to freedom of speech.

If your appeal is approved, we'll reinstate your content.







DOES TIKTOK GIVE STRIKES FOR REPEATED COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENTS?


Yes. Under TikTok's Repeat Infringer Policy, we issue a strike to users if their
content was removed due to copyright infringement. There is a limit of 3 strikes
for each IP type, then we'll permanently remove the account. We count strikes
for copyright and trademark infringements separately. For example, if you obtain
2 strikes for copyright infringement and 2 strikes for trademark infringement,
your account won't be banned. However, if you obtain 3 strikes for copyright
infringement and one strike for trademark infringement, your account will be
banned.

Keep in mind, we reserve the right to immediately remove any account for a
violation of our Community Guidelines, regardless of the number of strikes.

Accrued strikes will expire from your record after 90 days. We may also remove
violations if the copyright infringement report is retracted or your appeal is
approved.







HOW TO AVOID HAVING YOUR CONTENT REMOVED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT


You should only post original content on TikTok. If you intend to use content
that belongs to somebody else, it's advisable for you to obtain their permission
beforehand.

Under certain circumstances, you may be allowed to use another party's
copyrighted content without their permission. For example, if the content is in
the public domain or is otherwise permitted by law.

Keep in mind, lack of knowledge is not a valid defense against copyright
infringement.










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