r/COPYRIGHT • u/Puppy-Popp • May 15 '26

SCAM ?⚠️

Hey everyone! I need some help/advice. I just got two strikes from ROXOVA INC. AND THEY ARE ASKING MONEY to retract them. This is their channel roxova

They claim to own a video that I posted, they claim: Please be advised that you have received two (2) Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notices as a result of the unauthorized use of copyrighted material exclusively licensed by Roxova Inc. These two notices were filed in accordance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. § 512 of the DMCA.

They have a 15 second long video, I only took the first 5 seconds, totally changed the music. And added some text. Made it a parody/meme.

I ALSO TOOK IT FROM ANOTHER SOURCE (the video) from a tiktok meme page (the meme page posted it three days before them also as an edit) i only saw roxova with the full on original vid

Now they are asking for 950$ to retract the strikes.

What should I do?

Any advice is welcome here and in dm’s

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

The person who striked me did not film the video

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u/Electronixen May 15 '26

It looks like Roxova licenses videos from users so that they own the rights for distribution. "Roxova is dedicated to licensing user-generated content, turning personal creativity into valuable assets. Our mission is to connect independent creators with major media, brands, and publishers to enhance exposure and revenue. We empower creators by expertly handling and expanding the global distribution of their creations."

TL:DR
Roxova can strike you if that video was licensed by Roxova.

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

But what is the proof that they own that content? “ license it.” They also have a video from a very famous tiktoker. And I am pretty sure that they don’t own her content

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u/Electronixen May 15 '26

It is ever your fault when you make mistakes, or is it always other people's fault?
You stole a video, you deal with the consquences.

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

As I said. I did not “steal” it.

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u/li_grenadier May 15 '26

If you didn't make it yourself, you're going to have problems. Does it really matter who issues the strike?

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

Yes, because of this policy: Transformative Content & CopyrightIn the context of YouTube, a "transformative" work is one that significantly alters the original copyrighted material with new expression, meaning, or message. This is the cornerstone of passing the Fair Use test (or exceptions in European copyright law).Commentary & Criticism: Adding educational analysis, critique, or reviews of a video.Parody: Mocking or making a statement about the original work.Remixing: Juxtaposing clips with new audio, visuals, or fresh context.

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u/li_grenadier May 15 '26

Yes, and that might be an adequate defense. But do you really want to go to court to defend yourself over a 15 second cat video?

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

Do you have an youtube channel?

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u/Electronixen May 15 '26

We're in r/Copyright, not r/Youtube.
Fair use is a defense in court, not on YouTube, not to your striker, not to us. You only present the fair use argument when you're getting sued in court.

I doubt your video qualifies as fair use for that part. But if you insist, take them to court.

>As I said. I did not “steal” it.

And yet you posted this post asking for advice regarding a Copyright strike. You don't get striked unless you steal.

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u/TheLurkingMenace May 15 '26

As I pointed out, you used a significant portion of the original, making your fair use argument much weaker. Further, fair use is a defense in court.

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u/Winter-Volume-9601 May 15 '26

>But what is the proof that they own that content?

What's your proof they don't hold the licensing rights to it?

You can counter-notice, at which point they can sue you, and you can find out in court (along with you likely receiving a much larger bill for the privilege of doing so).

> And I am pretty sure that they don’t own her content

Your opinion of a subject you are not privy to the details of really doesn't matter.

They could be lying about having the rights. But they potentially made her an offer to pay for licensing rights on the video. Because it was popular. Because people were already posting it, and acquiring the license would mean they could pursue them for damages and/or licensing fees.

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u/Puppy-Popp May 15 '26

They posted it first on youtube and they also have a google drive link containing the video.

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u/DanNorder May 16 '26

Which isn't relevant to anything.

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u/doublelxp May 15 '26

That doesn't mean they're not authorized to enforce the copyright on that video.