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« on: September 16, 2023, 12:23:13 PM »
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