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'Is It Permissible to Take Photos of Other People's Property and Publish Them Without Permission?'

'Is It Permissible to Take Photos of Other People's Property and Publish Them Without Permission.

Taking and publishing photos of people's faces or appearances can infringe upon their 'portrait rights'. But what about taking and publishing photo...

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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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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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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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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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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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Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

Explaining Illustration Tracing and Copyright Law Amidst the Frequent Plagiarism Controversies

A video posted on YouTube in January 2022 by a Youtuber who reveal the secrets or contents (especially the dark side) has become a hot topic. The v...

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Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Does 'Singing Cover Videos on Twitter' Violate the Japanese Copyright Law?

Launched in 2006, the social networking service (SNS) Twitter is featured by its short, real-time communication. It also allows for video uploads, ...

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Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Explaining Twitter Locks and Freezes: What are the Ways to Avoid Account Restrictions?

Twitter, which now has over 45 million domestic users (active accounts), is becoming more than just a social networking service; it's evolving into...

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Is Unauthorized Filming at Disneyland and Universal Studio Japan Prohibited? Explaining the Legal Issues

Is Unauthorized Filming at Disneyland and Universal Studio Japan Prohibited? Explaining the Lega.

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people filming videos in theme parks and posting them on platforms such as Y...

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Two Approaches to Copyright Infringement on YouTube: What are Takedown Notices and Content ID Claims?

Two Approaches to Copyright Infringement on YouTube: What are Takedown Notices and Content ID Cl.

Copyright holders who discover their protected content has been posted on YouTube without permission can file a copyright infringement claim with Y...

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How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

How to Avoid Legal Issues and Key Points in Determining Copyright Infringement in Parody Videos

Many of you may have come across videos on YouTube or TikTok that mimic anime, dramas, and the like.These so-called parody videos are more enjoyabl...

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When Does Your Channel or Account Get Suspended on YouTube? Explaining the Guidelines

When Does Your Channel or Account Get Suspended on YouTube? Explaining the Guidelines

For YouTubers and VTubers who earn revenue on YouTube, having their channel or account suspended on YouTube can result in significant damage, and t...

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What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

What YouTubers Should Be Aware of Regarding TikTok's Terms of Use

Among YouTubers, there are those who utilize video sharing sites other than YouTube. In particular, there has been an increase in YouTubers posting...

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