Twitch Copyright Enforcement

DMCA & Infringement Notices

Twitch adheres to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Copyright holders issue DMCA takedown notices for unauthorized use of their content on Twitch streams and VODs.

3-Strike Infringer Policy

Twitch’s core copyright enforcement. Three valid copyright strikes lead to permanent account termination. A strike stems from a legitimate DMCA notice. Each signifies a serious copyright violation, remaining active to deter continuous unauthorized use of content like music or video clips without proper licensing.

Avoiding & Appealing Strikes

Preventing Strikes

Streamers must use licensed, royalty-free, or original content. Employ creator-safe music services. Always secure permissions for third-party materials, understanding copyright law.

Appealing a Strike

Erroneous strikes can be counter-notified to Twitch. This appeal process allows challenging the claim’s validity or asserting usage rights, potentially removing the strike.

The 3-strike repeat infringer policy on Twitch is a system where accumulating three copyright strikes, typically under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), will result in the permanent termination of a streamer’s account.