Copyright Infringement

Copyright Infringement is the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or display of a copyrighted work without permission from the rights holder. In the creator economy, common forms include using copyrighted music in videos, reposting another creator's content without authorization, or incorporating stock footage without a proper license. Infringement can result in content removal, copyright strikes, demonetization, or legal action. The key defenses against infringement claims include Fair Use, licensing agreements, and use of public domain or Creative Commons-licensed material.