Copyright Claims

Y2Mate converts videos on demand from links supplied by visitors and keeps no library of files. Even so, we recognise that rights holders may not want their videos converted, and we honour valid requests to block specific links. This page explains how.

What blocking means

When we accept a notice, the YouTube video IDs it names are added to a block list. Any attempt to convert those links returns an error instead of a file. Because we store no copies, there is nothing further to delete. We cannot remove the video from YouTube itself; for that, use YouTube's own reporting tools.

Sending a notice

Email [email protected] with the subject Copyright claim and include:

  1. your name, and the name of the organisation you represent if any;
  2. a postal address, telephone number or email address where we can reach you;
  3. the exact YouTube links of the videos concerned, one per line;
  4. a description of the copyrighted work you say is infringed, or a link to it;
  5. a good-faith statement that neither the rights holder, an agent nor the law permits the use complained of;
  6. a sworn statement, made under penalty of perjury, that everything in the notice is true and that you own the rights or act with the owner's authority;
  7. your physical or electronic signature.

Incomplete notices are returned with a note explaining what is missing. Complete notices are normally actioned within three working days, and we confirm by email when the block is in place.

Large catalogues

Labels, studios and agents who need to block many videos can send a spreadsheet or plain-text list of links with a single covering statement. We are happy to work with automated feeds for organisations that issue notices regularly.

Counter-notices

If you uploaded a video and believe it was blocked by mistake or through misidentification, email the same address with the subject Counter-notice, the blocked links, a way to contact you, a declaration under penalty of perjury that the block was made in error, and your consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your place of residence. We forward the counter-notice to the original claimant and, unless they inform us of legal action within ten working days, lift the block.

Misuse

Sending false or bad-faith notices is itself unlawful in many countries and may make you liable for costs and damages. We reserve the right to ignore notices from senders who repeatedly claim rights they do not hold.

Our terms of service describe users' obligations in more detail, and the privacy policy explains how we handle the details you send us.