Lisa's team and I think Lisa had something to do with this email that I got this morning

Dear Glen,

I would like to express my gratitude for your email and for sharing your perspective on the takedown requests for videos featuring Lisa Lambe's name and likeness on YouTube. Lisa has requested that I convey her appreciation for your passion and dedication.

I want to clarify that our actions are driven by the intent to ensure compliance with applicable laws, particularly those governing the use of an individual's name and likeness. However, It appears that we mistakenly issued a copyright strike on your channel instead of a copyright claim, and I extend my apologies for this error. Our intention is to establish a claim, not issue a strike. For the avoidance of doubt we have retracted the strike.

While I acknowledge your distinction between content and copyright, it's crucial to emphasise that these legal considerations encompass a broad spectrum of rights, including rights of publicity and privacy.

Regarding copyright ownership, it is indeed accurate that the entity responsible for recording and producing a video typically holds the copyright to that content. However, it is equally vital to underscore that the rights of individuals featured in those videos, including their name and likeness, are legally protected. The utilisation of an individual's image and name, particularly for promotional purposes, necessitates consent or authorisation, usually established through contractual agreements. As such agreements are not in place with you, we earnestly request that you honour Lisa's wishes to have the referenced videos removed.

YouTube's official guidelines and recommendations underscore the importance of originality, stating clearly that “Creators are encouraged to produce original content that reflects their unique perspective, talents, and creativity.” Additionally, I would like to draw your attention to YouTube’s primary copyright rule: “That means that they should not upload videos that they didn't make.”

Please understand that my unwavering objective is to ensure that any utilisation of Lisa's name and likeness is conducted in a manner that fully respects not only her express wishes but her rights within established European and American legal frameworks.

Your unwavering support and relentless dedication to promoting Celtic Woman's music is admirable. I am also aware of your past interactions with Lisa and her label. However, matters concerning third-party suppliers or record companies fall outwith Lisa’s responsibilities and she shouldn’t be expected to comment on that.

Thank you for your understanding, and I hope to find a resolution that duly upholds Lisa's wishes and rights while continuing to support your passionate efforts in promoting her music.

Sincerely,

Tom

But there is nothing they can do if I post a video with Lisa in it when it was recorded by CW since they own that video and even the likeness nothing they can do. With what he says then if PBS posts a video with Lisa in it he is saying they can request it be taken down im sure that won't happen

to answer this question "I think we should begin setting up shop somewhere else."
I have started a new account over on venmo but I have such a crappy internet it takes forever to upload video's. I may wait till I go to Chloe's show in Milw. and take my laptop with me and upload the video's off the hotels high speed network. I have stayed at this hotel before and did some internet work while I was there and they were offering 100 megs on upload so this wouldn't take long mind you there are 564 video's on the youtube channel plus there are many on my laptop that have never been uploadeddue to fear of copyright strikes

Or does someone have a better idea for a new place to upload our video's to and it would be nice if I could make a small amount of money from it to cover the Forum costs. Youtube has stopped the monetization of the channel as of last Jan. so let me know your idea's

Also anyone here use Starlink if so what are the real speeds on it and how do you like it. It has been a thought for me since my internet provider is really dragging there feet on upgrades I get a 15 meg down and 1 meg up and this is the max I can get

Thanks all have a great weekend
Glen

Tom Update

Not sure who did it but they have retracted the take down requests on the 3 videos after I emailed them a guy named Tom from her team replied to my email and soon after that they removed the takedown request I will post the email here I think they were tring to do a content take down which is a ask to remove it but you have to read the email to get what they were tring to do

Dear Glen,

Thank you for reaching out and expressing your concerns regarding the takedown requests for videos featuring Lisa Lambe's name and likeness on the CelticWomanForum.net YouTube page.

We understand your perspective; however, we want to clarify that these takedown requests are not intended to hurt you, your channel, or any fans. Please know that these requests were made due to serious breaches in the use of Lisa Lambe's name and likeness in recent months, which are protected under various laws and GDPR precedents. As a result, we decided to review all cases of the use of Lisa Lambe's name and likeness without explicit permission.

In line with applicable laws, including GDPR precedents and copyright regulations, we take very seriously the responsibility to protect the rights and privacy of Lisa. This includes the right to control the use of her name and likeness on various platforms, including YouTube.

We encourage you to respect these rights and understand that our actions are not a reflection of any lack of appreciation for your support. We appreciate the honor you find in sharing Lisa’s music, and please know that Lisa values dedicated fans like yourself. Our aim is to ensure that the use of Lisa Lambe's name and likeness is done in a way that respects her rights and the legal framework in place.

We are willing to retract the request with YouTube on one condition: that you promptly remove any and all instances of the use of Lisa Lambe's name or likeness that do not have her explicit permission. This step is crucial to ensuring compliance with the legal protections in place.

Please let us know once you have made the necessary adjustments, and we will take the appropriate steps to retract the request with YouTube.

Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and support of Lisa as an artist.

Sincerely,

Tom O’Brien
On behalf of Lisa Lambe

They wanted me to remove any video that had Lisa in it well they can ask but i am not required to do that since most if not all the videos on the channel have copyrights owned by Celtic Woman and lisa image in these videos is owned by CW since she is just a contracted singer. I did remove 1 video it was of Lisa after she had gone out on her own and I have removed her name from any video title or Disc. so I removed 4 names from titles I will keep the forum on Private for a few days and then open it back up

let me know what you think of the email
Glen

Ya all have to remember that PBS controls the release of the DVD. CW can't release it till they give to go ahead. But CW can do what ever they wish with the CD

This topic has been moved to Toured 2024 Members only. please keep all posts about the recording in the members only area Thanks

http://www.celticwomanforum.net/index.php?topic=2365.0

you guys are all calling for a Minn. show I have been talking with CW for a Wisconsin show we have only had 2 or 3 christmas shows and I can't travel but local to see the Girls. I am waiting for the tickets to go on sale for the show in April here in Wisconsin

Hannah has departed Celtic woman after only a year.

do me a favor when posting something like this please post where you seen it and a link to the posts.

Thanks

Rebecca Winckworth's new single comes out tomorrow June 16th the new song is Sister’s Love get a copy and help her out

What they really need to change is whoever has been doing the mixing.

I think they need to hire Lynn Hilary To do the mixing and sound director

All in favor say ya