An important update on using my music on YouTube.

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From April 17, 2023, I will be implementing a 'Smart Content ID' system for the library to help stop bad actors from illegally claiming copyright on my music used in YouTube videos.

But, there are changes to how you should credit me on YouTube that need to know:

📌From April 17, 2023, anyone using my music on YouTube will be required to put a credit IN THE DESCRIPTION of their videos.

This is a fundamental change from present, where you could provide a credit in the video itself. This change is required as new system can't recognise text in the video, and so it needs to be in the description below the video.

If you don't do this, then you will likely get a copyright claim from me.

But don't worry! If you get a claim after April 17, 2023, and you are sure you've credited me correctly in the description, you can read this quick guide to find out how to release the claim:

Video timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Information about the Smart Content ID system
02:13 - What YOU need to do
02:52 - Credit formatting
03:36 - What to do if you get a claim
04:04 - Final words

This is a big change for the library, but a change which I hope protects your interests as much as my own. I want the library to be an accessible and trustworthy source of free music, and this change will hopefully get us closer to that goal.

I'm so excited that there finally exists a Content ID solution for composers like myself who release music freely and openly. We also need to protect our music from unauthorised uses, but have never had proper tools to do so - until now.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch:

🎵 Music used: 'A New Year' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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