Avoid False Copyright Claims When Using Play House Music on YouTube

If you’ve downloaded royalty-free music from Play House, the artist behind Play House Sound and the Play House EDM publishing company, and received a false copyright claim on YouTube, this guide will help you resolve it. Below, you’ll find clear steps to dispute the claim, protect your content, and understand how you are authorized to use Play House’s music in your projects.

What You’re Allowed to Do with Play House Music

All tracks made publicly available by Play House on Pixabay are fully copyright-free and safe to use on YouTube.

Official catalog link: https://pixabay.com/users/playhousesound-43083879/

Why You Might Be Receiving a Copyright Claim

Unfortunately, some users are downloading Play House’s free music, making only minor changes, and then registering it with YouTube’s Content ID system. This creates false ownership claims, and innocent creators who legally used the original version are incorrectly flagged.

This practice is both unethical and unlawful. Here’s how to respond when it happens.

Step-by-Step: How to Appeal a False Copyright Claim on YouTube

Step 1: Document the Source

Record the name of the track and where it was downloaded (e.g., Play House on Pixabay)
Save a screenshot or link to the original source

Step 2: Open YouTube Studio

Visit YouTube Studio
Click on Content in the left-hand menu
Locate your video and click on Copyright claim under the “Restrictions” column

Step 3: Dispute the Claim

Click See Details
Select Dispute under the Actions menu
Choose the reason:
“I have permission or a license to use the content.”

Use the following text in your explanation:

Dispute Message Template

I, the uploader of this video, was authorized by Play House, the original owner of this music, to use it on YouTube.
Play House is the rightful rights holder and operates both the Play House Sound record label and the Play House EDM publishing company.
This copyright claim is false. It was submitted by someone who does not own the original work. Please remove the claim or be aware that legal action may be taken by Play House regarding unlawful use of the Content ID system.

Step 4: Submit the Dispute

Once submitted, YouTube will notify the claimant. If no response is received within 7 days, YouTube may release the claim. If rejected, you may escalate the dispute further for a manual review.

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Final Notes

Using Play House’s music is safe to use on YouTube if obtained from Pixabay. False copyright claims may still occur, but they can be disputed effectively using the steps above.