Jeff Malaka
New Member
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Is it legally acceptable to translate, write, and publish stories told over YouTube?
Online video
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adjusterjack
Super Moderator
Most likely you'll be infringing on copyright and get sued.
If you post more details you might get other helpful comments.
If you post more details you might get other helpful comments.
Zigner
Well-Known Member
Sorry - this forum is for US law matters only.
Jeff Malaka
New Member
A youtuber with large following receives stories from his fans then re-tells the stories to his audience. So, it's a violation of copyright unless i get his permission right?
Jeff Malaka
New Member
Online transactions also cover the US , don't they? Wouldn't transactions made online may even be considered originating from the US if the writing is published on US-based website although created in Asia?
zddoodah
Well-Known Member
Where are you located?
Where is the "[Y]ou[T]uber with [a] large following located"?
Where are "his fans" located?
What is the method by which the YouTuber receives the stories, and is there any sort of license agreement made between the YouTuber and his fans?
Are the stories factual or fictional?
Jeff Malaka
New Member
All the locations are in SE Asia.
Stories received either by email or text messages. There is very unlikely any agreement between the YouTuber and his fans. They are solicited stories and anyone can just write to him.
The stories are factual.
army judge
Super Moderator
I'm very skeptical about such revelations.
What you refer to as stories, would more closely resemble rumors or gossip.
The fact that the youtuber gets unsolicited emails telling stories about their experiences doesn't impact what you are asking about. That is between the youtuber and the people that contact him/her.
What you need to worry about is your use of the youtuber's published videos. Depending on how much of the content you use and the manner in which you use it may or may not require permission.
Look up and understand the Fair Use doctrine in copyright law.
zddoodah
Well-Known Member
Then this has nothing to do with U.S. law, and whoever is concerned will need to seek advice from an attorney admitted to practice in the relevant Asian country(ies).
