What is Instagram copyright, and how to fix its problems?

Instagram has implemented strict copyright laws to support its users, and in this article, we will introduce several ways to address these issues.

Since 2017, Instagram has defined strict copyright laws for its platform. Under these laws, this platform’s users can no longer share content that violates someone else’s rights. This social network has over one billion active users, and many individuals see the shared content on it. Essentially, Instagram has established these laws to protect the privacy of its users.

Copyright is a legal protection for content creators that grants exclusive rights to the producer of a registered work, preventing others from using or publishing that work without permission. The primary goal of establishing this law is to protect the efforts, time, and expenses invested by authors, readers, etc., in creating their work. I suggest you see the article on Instagram Tutorial: From 0 To 100 For Beginners.

List of Instagram copyright laws

You may have experienced a situation where your post was immediately removed after uploading a video on the Instagram platform, and you received a message with titles like “Your video was removed.” This happens when you must still comply with Instagram’s rules and copyright policies. This social network explains the content removed by Instagram as follows:

If we believe a user violates our policies, we can remove any content or information they have shared on this social network. This action is taken to protect the community of users.

Instagram uses powerful algorithms and artificial intelligence, or through reports from other users (reporting), quickly detects copyright infringement and takes necessary actions independently. Its guidelines explain that Instagram reflects a diverse community, culture, and beliefs and aims to provide users with a safe and credible space. Therefore, it advises its users to publish photos and videos they have created themselves and to respect the rights of others on this platform.

The Instagram rules and copyright for publishing content on this social network include the following:

• Using someone else’s content for advertising and sharing it without mentioning the owner’s name.
• Sharing a video in which music produced by a singer or composer is played in the background without mentioning the name of the singer or composer.

If you violate any of these rules, your post will be immediately removed, and you will receive a message titled, “We removed your post because it doesn’t follow our community guidelines.”

Apart from copyright infringement, other reasons may lead to the deletion of your posts on Instagram:

• Your email address used to create the Instagram account has yet to be verified.
• The mobile number associated with your account needs to be verified.
• Suspicious activity is detected on your account. Instagram considers any unusual changes in posting or commenting rates as suspicious activity.
• Many users have reported your post as inappropriate for various reasons.

Preventing copyright issues on Instagram:

To avoid encountering such messages and comply with Instagram’s copyright rules, follow these guidelines:

• Share photos and videos that you have taken yourself or have the right to share: You own the content you post on Instagram. Do not post content that you have copied or collected from the internet without the right to share it. If you use someone else’s content in your account, mention them in the caption. This informs Instagram about the ownership of the content and shows that you have respected the original creator’s copyright.
• Post images and videos appropriate for all audiences: Sharing images that contain explicit content, promote violence, or provide false information is considered unauthorized on Instagram, regardless of the purpose.

Resolving copyright issues on Instagram:

How do you fix a copyright problem on Instagram?

If Instagram still removes your post even after mentioning the original creator’s name and following all the mentioned guidelines, you can address the issue by taking the following steps:

• Write the name of the copyright owner in the caption: As mentioned earlier, if you are sharing music, a portion of a film, or various photos and videos that do not belong to you but you know the original creator, make sure to mention the copyright owner in the caption in English. Explain that all rights for the post belong to the original copyright owner, and you are only sharing it. This clarifies the ownership of the content for both Instagram and the viewers of the post.
• Request a review and reconsideration: In the notifications section, click on the message stating that your video has been blocked and select the “Appeal” option to request a review of your post. To do this, check the box next to the “I agree” statement and hit the “Request Review” button again.

You will need to wait for another notification regarding the re-upload of your video.

Please note that if the content creator has yet to permit you to share their work, it is better to refrain from taking these actions. If Instagram verifies and discovers this issue, your account may need help. I suggest you see the article on What Are the Reasons for Deleting an Instagram Post ?

Resolving Instagram music copyright problem

Instagram’s algorithms quickly identify and remove music and songs with copyright protection. The solutions mentioned earlier also apply to resolving copyright issues related to music on Instagram. However, besides these methods, there are other unethical approaches that we generally do not recommend.

• Modify the complete information of the music, such as the title, album name, artist name, release year, etc., so that Instagram’s algorithms do not recognize it.
• Make slight changes to the music, such as adding a second of recorded sound to the song (using apps like Inshot) or more professional edits and mixes (using apps like VideoShow for Android and Magisto for iOS). By doing this and editing the music, the output version becomes different from the original and is no longer recognized as copyrighted music by Instagram.
• Utilize websites that offer copyright-free music. These websites include Mixkit, Videvo, Pixabay, ccHound, Free Stock Music, Free Music Archive, Ben Sound, and MusOpen. Note that using these websites may require a monthly subscription, but you can select music from them and download them separately.
• Publish the desired music on posts with two or more slides so that Instagram’s algorithms cannot easily detect it.

Reporting copyright infringement on Instagram:

Now, if you are on the receiving end and someone has posted content on Instagram using your name or violated the platform’s rules in any way, causing harm or harassment, how can you report this matter to Instagram?

Generally, reporting on Instagram is divided into three categories: reporting a comment, sharing content, and reporting an account.

Reporting a Comment:

To report a comment, open the comments page, select the desired comment, tap the icon with an exclamation mark at the top, and choose the “Report this comment” option. In this section, you have various options for reporting a comment:

It’s spam.

Nudity or sexual activity.

Hate speech or symbol.

Violence or dangerous organizations.

Sale of illegal or regulated goods.

Bullying or harassment.

Intellectual property violation.

False information.

Suicide, self-injury, or eating disorder.

I don’t like it.

Something else.

After selecting the relevant option, the report will be sent to Instagram, and if approved, the comment will be removed.

Reporting a Post or Story:

To report shared content on Instagram, tap the three dots at the top of the image and select “Report.” Then you will see the same options mentioned in the previous section. You can report the post to Instagram by selecting the most appropriate option.

Reporting an Account:

After accessing an account profile that you believe has violated Instagram’s copyright, click the three dots at the top of the page and select “Report.” In this section, you will see two options:

Report post, message, or comment: Report a specific post, message, or comment made by this account.

Report account: Report the entire account to Instagram. By selecting this option, you will be presented with the following options:

It’s posting content that shouldn’t be on Instagram.

It’s pretending to be someone else.

They may be under the age of 13.

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