YouTube TOS Question

[Patrick Harris]

Lets say I upload a video that I KNOW FOR A FACT is against terms of service, will I get in trouble if that video is marked private and never sees the light of day? Someone has to report it first, correct?

 

[the9one8]

Don't quote me on it, but I believe you are correct. I think it has to be reported first. However, if it has copywritten stuff, the autobots that work for youtube could possibly track it and shut it down eventually.

 

[ViciousCritic]

According to section 6, E....
You further agree that you will not submit to the Service any Content or other material that is contrary to the YouTube Community Guidelines

That seems to say that public or private, you shouldn't submit it.

 

[VlogRays]

I would just upload whatever it is on your old channel. Don't wanna risk your new partnered channel.

 

[stratafm]

My best advice (especially if you're a partner) is don't risk it. I agree with Ray, if you must put something questionable on YouTube, even if it is private, I'd do it on a throw-away channel.

 

[BusterSenshi]

I would upload it to a site that does not have the same TOS, try some file upload sites

 

[the9one8]

Why upload it to youtube if it is never going public? Maybe you could just upload it to your email server if you want to keep a digital copy so it never gets lost.

 

[ricky fitts ravera]

My best advice (especially if you're a partner) is don't risk it. I agree with Ray, if you must put something questionable on YouTube, even if it is private, I'd do it on a throw-away channel.

I agree as well: the risk is not worth it