You can request the removal of non-video content, such as a channel banner image, if you believe that this content infringes on your copyright. If the content is removed, a copyright strike will be applied to the uploader's channel.
To submit a copyright removal request for non-video content, you must include the required info listed below. Without this info, we can't proceed with your request.
Submit this info in the body of an email (not in an attachment) to [email protected] or via fax or post.
- You can't submit a copyright removal request for an entire channel. But if you believe that channel elements, such as a channel's description, infringe on your copyright, you can submit a removal request following the requirements below.
- For videos, the easiest way to request the removal of a video that you believe infringes on your copyright is by using our webform. Our webform doesn't support requests to remove non-video content.
Submit the following required info in the body of an email (not in an attachment) to [email protected] or via fax or post:
1. Your contact info
YouTube and the uploader of the content that you're requesting to remove may need to get in touch with you about your request. In your request, include one or more of the following:
- Your email address
- Your physical address
- Your telephone number
2. Description of your copyrighted work
In your request, make sure that you clearly and completely describe the copyrighted non-video content that you're trying to protect.
If you believe that more than one of your copyrighted works have been infringed, the law allows a representative list of these works to be included in your request.
3. Specific URLs of the content in question
Your request must include specific links to the non-video content that you believe infringes your rights. Links must be sent in a specific URL format. General information, such as the channel name or channel URL, is not adequate.
Find the valid URL formats for reporting allegedly infringing non-video content below:
Content type | Valid URL format | Where to find the URL |
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Channel banner images |
youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx OR youtube.com/user/xxxxxxxxx |
Go to the channel page right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Channel descriptions | youtube.com/user/xxxxxxxxx/about |
Go to the channel's About section right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Clips | youtube.com/clip/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Click on the clip's title right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Video comments | youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxxxxxxx&lc=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Click on the posted date above the comment (page will reload) right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Posting comments | youtube.com/channel/xxxxxxxxxxx/community?lc=xxxxxxxxxxxx&lb=xxxxxxxxxxxx | Click on the posted date above the comment (page will reload) right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Community posts | https://youtube.com/post/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Click on the posted date of the Community post (page will reload) right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Effects |
youtube.com/effect/xxxxxxxxxx Bear in mind:
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Click on the effect chip, located above the channel name in the Short right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Membership badges, emoji or creator's perk descriptions | Beginning with yt3.ggpht.com/xxxxx | Right-click on the image Copy image address. |
Also include the channel URL: youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx OR youtube.com/user/xxxxxxxxx |
Go to the channel page right-click on the address bar Copy. | |
Playables | youtube.com/playables/xxxxxxxxxxxxxx | Go to the game page right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Playlist descriptions |
youtube.com/playlist?list=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
Click on the playlist title right-click on the address bar Copy. |
Playlist image | Beginning with https://i.ytimg.com/xxxxxxxxxx | Right-click on the image Copy image address. |
Also include the playlist URL: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxxxx |
Click on the on playlist title right-click on the address bar Copy. | |
Profile pictures |
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Super Stickers | Beginning with lh3.googleusercontent.com/xxxxx | Click on the dollar sign in a live chat Super Sticker right-click on the image Copy image address. |
Also include the channel URL: youtube.com/channel/UCxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx OR youtube.com/user/xxxxxxxxx |
Go to the channel page right-click on the address bar Copy. |
4. Agree to and include the following two statements:
'I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent or the law.'
'The information in this notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, I am the owner or an agent authorised to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.'
5. Your signature
Complete removal requests need the physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or an agent authorised to act on their behalf.
To meet this requirement, the copyright owner or authorised agent may enter their full legal name as their signature at the bottom of the request. A full legal name should be a first name and surname, not a company name.