Copyright Protection
How Video Recap AI's copyright-safe editing patterns work to reduce claim risk.
No tool can guarantee zero copyright claims. These patterns are designed to reduce risk, not eliminate it. Always review platform policies and fair use guidelines for your jurisdiction.
When you enable Copyright Protection, Video Recap AI automatically applies editing patterns designed to reduce the likelihood of copyright claims and blocks.
How It Works
The system applies multiple layers of protection:
1. Clip Length Limits
Individual clips are kept short (typically under 10 seconds). Shorter clips are:
- Harder for fingerprinting systems to match confidently
- More clearly "transformative" (not just replaying the original)
2. Clip Spacing
Clips are spaced apart rather than played back-to-back from the same scene. This breaks up continuous sequences that detection systems look for.
3. Visual Transforms
Subtle visual changes are applied:
- Zoom/crop — Changes the frame composition
- Color grading — Shifts hue, saturation, or contrast
- Speed adjustment — Slight speedup or slowdown
These transforms alter the visual fingerprint while keeping content recognizable.
4. Audio Replacement
Original audio is replaced with the AI voiceover. Audio fingerprinting is often more sensitive than visual, so removing the original soundtrack significantly reduces match likelihood.
What Gets Applied
When Copyright Protection is enabled:
| Pattern | Applied |
|---|---|
| Clip length limits | ✓ |
| Clip spacing | ✓ |
| Visual transforms | ✓ |
| Original audio removal | ✓ |
All patterns are applied automatically during processing. You receive output that's already optimized.
Configuration Options
Currently, Copyright Protection is a single toggle (on/off). Future updates may include:
- Custom clip length limits
- Transform intensity settings
- Selective application per segment
What This Doesn't Do
Copyright Protection is not:
- A legal guarantee against claims
- A substitute for fair use analysis
- A way to use content you don't have rights to
It's a set of technical patterns that reduce detection likelihood. Use responsibly and in accordance with copyright law.
Best Practices
For maximum protection:
- Enable Copyright Protection during processing
- Add your own commentary — More original content = more transformative
- Use B-roll and graphics — Break up source footage with your own elements
- Keep clips short — Even shorter than the system's defaults if possible
- Monitor your uploads — Track which videos get claims and adjust
If You Get a Claim
Claims can still happen. If they do:
- Review the claim — What content was matched?
- Consider disputing — If you believe it's fair use
- Edit and re-upload — Adjust the flagged sections
- Learn for next time — Note what triggered the claim
Next Steps
- Billing & Minutes — Understand your usage
- FAQ — Common questions about copyright and claims