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Legal Issues with Popular Reaction Videos on YouTube: Do They Not Infringe Copyright?

Legal Issues with Popular Reaction Videos on YouTube: Do They Not Infringe Copyright?

Within the videos posted on YouTube, there is a genre known as reaction videos. Reaction videos are those in which the main content is the reaction...

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'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition)'

'Examples of 'Copyright Law' Where Quotation is Considered Infringement (Text and Image Edition).

There may be instances where the reproduction, modification, or publication of copyrighted works does not constitute copyright infringement, depend...

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What YouTubers Should Be Aware of When Using Twitch: The Terms of Service

What YouTubers Should Be Aware of When Using Twitch: The Terms of Service

Are you familiar with the video streaming service known as Twitch? Twitch is a platform provided by Amazon.com, Inc., which allows for the real-tim...

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eSports Facilities and the Japanese Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business: When Does it Constitute a Violation?

eSports Facilities and the Japanese Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Business: When D.

With the recent surge in popularity of eSports, there has been an increase in facilities where one can easily drop in and enjoy eSports.Of course, ...

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How Far Can You Go with Product Promotion on YouTube? Explaining the Relationship with the Japanese Copyright Law

How Far Can You Go with Product Promotion on YouTube? Explaining the Relationship with the Japan.

In recent years, videos reviewing the user experience of products have become extremely popular on video platforms such as YouTube.Especially when ...

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A Lawyer Explains Cases That Are Likely to Violate the 'Japanese YouTube Terms of Service'

A Lawyer Explains Cases That Are Likely to Violate the 'Japanese YouTube Terms of Service'

YouTube, a platform where anyone around the world can easily upload videos, offers a variety of genres. In addition to its terms of service, YouTub...

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Is Using Game Mods Illegal? Explaining the Legal Issues

Is Using Game Mods Illegal? Explaining the Legal Issues

The popularity of video games is on the rise, in part due to the reduced opportunities to go out caused by the coronavirus.While many people play g...

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Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With an Unknown Name

Can an Email Address Alone Warrant Disclosure of Sender Information? Understanding the Case With.

If you have been defamed on the Internet, you can request the disclosure of the sender's (perpetrator's) information based on the Japanese Provider...

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How Far Can You Go with Caricatures? Explaining the Portrait Rights of Illustrations

How Far Can You Go with Caricatures? Explaining the Portrait Rights of Illustrations

If someone posts photos or videos of you on social media or video sites without your permission, there is a possibility that your 'Japanese right o...

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Does the Prize Money for eSports Fall Under the Japanese Gambling Offense? How to Provide Prizes While Complying with the Law

Does the Prize Money for eSports Fall Under the Japanese Gambling Offense? How to Provide Prizes.

Recently, e-sports has rapidly come into the spotlight.In Japan, the attention towards it is gradually increasing, and the domestic e-sports market...

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Is it Okay to Link to Someone Else's Website Without Permission? A Guide to the Copyright Rules of Links

Is it Okay to Link to Someone Else's Website Without Permission? A Guide to the Copyright Rules .

As a general rule, third parties are free to use information published on the internet. Regarding copyright, even if you link to someone else's sit...

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What Are the Eligibility Requirements for YouTube Monetization and What Is the Partner Program? Explaining Ads and Tips from Viewers

What Are the Eligibility Requirements for YouTube Monetization and What Is the Partner Program? .

Many YouTubers, VTubers, and celebrities are earning substantial income through YouTube. The source of this revenue is the 'YouTube Partner Program...

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What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of Portrait Rights Infringement

What are the Legal Issues with Unauthorized Reproduction of Videos? Explaining Case Examples of .

Recently, platforms like YouTube and Instagram Stories have made it easy for anyone to upload videos at their leisure. However, it's important to n...

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How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

How Far Can We Use Information on the Internet? Explaining Copyrights on the Web

Is it permissible to collect information from the internet, print it out, create copies of the printed material within a company, and distribute it...

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Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Verdict

Does Quoting Screenshots from Twitter Constitute Copyright Infringement? Explaining the 2023 Ver.

As a general rule, if you want to use someone else's copyrighted work, you need to obtain permission from the copyright holder. Unauthorized duplic...

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Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

Explaining How to Identify Posters in Cases of Defamation on 'suki-kirai.com'

"suki-kirai.com" is a website where users can vote either "like" or "dislike" and post comments to share their opinions about celebrities and famou...

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