We are committed to following YouTube’s Terms of Service and applicable copyright laws. This disclosure outlines how we ensure compliance with these guidelines while using third-party content responsibly.
Adherence to YouTube’s Terms of Service
Our channel strictly adheres to YouTube’s Terms of Service, including all provisions related to copyright, content usage, and community standards. All materials shared on this channel are used in good faith and comply with YouTube’s stated policies to ensure responsible and lawful content distribution.
Copyright Compliance
We respect intellectual property rights and ensure that all content used on our channel aligns with U.S. copyright law, particularly the Fair Use Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107). Fair use permits limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
Key Elements of Our Compliance:
- Transformative Use: We create unique, transformative content that adds new meaning or commentary to the original material.
- Limited Usage: We use less than 10% of any third-party material, ensuring our usage is minimal and not excessive.
- Non-Commercial Purpose: Our use of copyrighted content is intended for educational, informational, and community purposes, not for direct monetization.
Flat Earth Gentlemen’s Agreement
Our channel honors the principles of the Flat Earth Gentlemen’s Agreement, a community understanding that encourages the resharing and distribution of content created by Flat Earth channels. This agreement promotes collaboration and free exchange of ideas within the Flat Earth community. However, we ensure that any shared content is credited appropriately and remains respectful of the original creator’s intent.
Fair Use Notice
This channel’s use of copyrighted material falls under fair use as outlined in the YouTube Terms of Service and applicable copyright laws. If any content owner believes their material has been used inappropriately or wishes to request changes, they are encouraged to contact us directly.