Copyright & Content Permission Checklist
Protect your business from copyright strikes and DMCA takedowns. Complete this 8-point interactive pre-publishing checklist before reposting media.
How to Use the Copyright & Content Permission Checklist
- Review the 8 questions regarding your asset source (own creation, licensed, stock, repost).
- Check off items that apply to your image, video, audio, and text.
- Review your instant Risk Level (Low, Moderate, High) with actionable recommendations.
Understanding the Results
Identifies dangerous assumptions (e.g. believing 'credit to owner' protects against copyright infringement—it does not).
Platform Limitations & Guidelines
Informational risk evaluation only. Does not replace formal legal counsel or intellectual property clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does giving credit to the original creator protect me from copyright infringement?
No. Giving credit or tagging the owner does not grant legal permission to use someone else's copyrighted work commercially.
Can I use trending audio in commercial business posts?
Personal accounts can use trending audio, but commercial business accounts must only use royalty-free or commercially licensed tracks.
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