Struggling with copyright infringement claims on your TikTok videos? Here's how to avoid breaching  copyright law, plus how to file an appeal if you've received a copyright strike on your Tik Tok videos.

Use TikTok's Built-In Music Library

You can avoid copyright infringements by using TikTok's approved selection of music and sounds, which are available to all TikTok users with a Business account, for use on your original content.

Learn more about TikTok's music library here.

Obtain Music Licensing

Another way to avoid copyright issues is to request permission to use copyright content in your videos, whether it's a song or visual content. This can be done through royalty-free music sources such as Bensound or Uppbeat, or by contacting the original music creator directly.

Create Your Own Music

The best way to avoid getting a strike for copyrighted music is to make your own! If you're the copyright owner, you can add your music to more videos without worrying about strikes on TikTok or other social media platforms.

Keep in mind that when you upload your original works to TikTok, it becomes part of TikTok's music library and can be used by other creators.

Appealing Copyright Strikes

If you've had a video reported as copyrighted content, TikTok may immediately remove the offending content. If you believe your video falls under fair use and does not violate copyright laws, or you're the original copyright holder, you can file an appeal against a copyright strike via TikTok's dedicated form here.

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