Observed Signal · Sep 22, 2021 · Partnership · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Twitch updates clip copyright policy with NMPA deal
Twitch is reforming how it handles music copyright in user clips after 2020, when numerous videos were removed for unlicensed music. The company announced a deal with the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) to compensate the music industry for past usage on the platform, though this is not a licensing agreement. A new DMCA-based reporting process was introduced: users will receive a warning before penalties, and content reported for copyright violations will be removed, with harsher actions possible in severe cases such as concerts recorded and posted. The changes are designed to lighten streamer burdens while assisting rights holders in reporting infringements. Twitch also plans to share additional information with users in the coming weeks.
Moderate policy update affecting content rights and reporting
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- Twitch deleted numerous videos in 2020 for unlicensed music.
- Twitch struck a deal with the National Music Publishers’ Association to compensate for past music usage on the platform (not a license).
- A new DMCA-based reporting process: warnings precede penalties; content is removed upon notification with limited appeal.
- The deal and process aim to balance streamer burden with rights-holders’ enforcement; more information will be shared in coming weeks.
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Twitch Revamps Suspension Policy for Streamers and Chatters
Twitch announced an overhaul of its suspension policy, replacing the previous all-or-nothing temporary ban with two targeted suspension types: streaming suspensions and chatting suspensions. Streaming suspensions prevent an account from going live and disable chat on the offender’s channel while still allowing the user to watch streams, chat elsewhere, access their dashboard, and retain visibility of existing clips and VODs. Chatting suspensions block participation in other channels’ chats but allow the user to stream and chat in their own channel. More severe violations can trigger both suspension types or an indefinite full ban. Temporary suspensions will continue to range from 24 hours to 30 days and escalate in length with repeated offenses. Twitch said it will introduce additional suspension types in future updates.
Amazon expands music livestreams into comprehensive fan experience
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