Copyright Reports

1. Who this page is for

This page is for you if you think a video put into HeronClips, or a clip made with HeronClips, uses your work without permission.

HeronClips makes short clips from videos that users put in.

We return the clips only to the user who put in the video. We do not publish clips on our website.

2. What to include in your report

1. Rights holder. Tell us who holds the rights in the work. If you act for the rights holder, tell us that too.
2. The clip or video. Give us details that help us find the clip or video you are reporting, such as a link to the place where the clip has been posted. Tell us which of your works it uses.
3. Your contact details. Give us your name and an email address where we can reach you.
4. Your statement. Say that you did not give permission for this use. Say that the information in your report is accurate. Say that you are the rights holder, or that you are allowed to act for them.

3. Where to send it

Email your report to [email protected].

Please use this address only for copyright reports.

For other questions, email [email protected].

4. What happens next

When we receive a report, we delete the video and clips it concerns.

We need the details above to find them.

We block accounts that receive repeated reports: an account is blocked after [TO BE DECIDED: number of reports] reports.

After we delete a video or clip because of a report, we handle the account holder as follows: [TO BE DECIDED: whether we tell them, and whether and how they can object].

5. Clips posted elsewhere

We can delete only what is stored on HeronClips.

If a clip has been posted on another website, please contact that website as well.