Copyright Basics & Education

• ● What happens when I upload my content?
• ● What is copyright?
• ● What are SoundCloud's copyright policies?
• ● Copyright methods and notifications
• ● Do I need to copyright my content?
• ● Creative Commons

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Copyright Infringement & Takedowns

• ● Why was my track taken down?
• ● My track was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● How do copyright strikes work?
• ● Why was my account terminated?

Takedowns by Content Type

• ● My own content was flagged for copyright infringement and blocked
• ● Your DJ mix was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● Your mashup was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● Your cover version was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● Your remix was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● A track you bought was taken down for copyright infringement

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Disputes & Appeals

• ● My track was taken down for copyright infringement
• ● What is a dispute?
• ● What are valid and invalid reasons for filing a dispute?
• ● Content ownership in the dispute process
• ● Filling out the copyright claim form

Reporting Copyright Infringement

• ● How do I report content on SoundCloud that infringes my copyright?
• ● Reporting infringement of someone else’s content
• ● Reporting infringement of your tracks
• ● Reporting infringement of your images

Best Practices to Avoid Copyright Issues

• ● How do I avoid infringing someone's copyright?
• ● Best Practices for Creating and Uploading by Content Type
• ● Best practices for creating and uploading your own original content
• ● Best practices for creating and uploading a track composed with someone else
• ● Best practices for creating and uploading a DJ mix
• ● Best practices for creating and uploading a mashup

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Protecting Your Content

• ● Protecting my content on SoundCloud