copyright strike

Infringement enforcement action

A copyright strike is a formal complaint issued against online content that allegedly infringes someone's copyright.

Platforms like YouTube track these strikes against users' accounts; accumulating multiple strikes can result in account suspension or termination.

He got a copyright strike for using unlicensed music in his video.

The system is often criticized for abuse by bad-faith claimants and for automated enforcement that catches legitimate fair use.

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