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# Copyright

> As a creator on Circo, you are responsible for the rights to everything you upload. Understand what's allowed and how Circo's Right-ID system protects your work.

When you upload content to Circo, you take on responsibility for ensuring you have the rights to everything in that video — including music, clips, performances, and any other media. Circo enforces copyright rules to protect the creative community, including you.

## What you can upload

You can upload content that meets one of the following conditions:

* You created it entirely yourself
* It was produced as part of a collaboration and you have permission to publish it
* It contains licensed media (music, clips, effects, sound design) where you've secured the rights
* It's in the public domain or clearly marked as copyright-free

<Note>
  When in doubt, always verify ownership or licensing before uploading. This includes background music, sound effects, short video clips, and any performances by other people — even if they appear only briefly.
</Note>

## What you must not upload

<Warning>
  Uploading the following types of content violates Circo's copyright policy and may result in content removal, account suspension, or a permanent ban:

  * Copyrighted music or audio without a valid license
  * Clips from movies, TV shows, or games without proper licensing
  * Performances by other people without their explicit approval
  * Content downloaded or screen-recorded from another platform (YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
  * Any content you did not create and do not have permission to distribute
</Warning>

## How Circo protects your content

Circo is rolling out **Right-ID**, a system designed to protect your original work and prevent piracy.

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  <Card title="DRM" icon="lock">
    Digital Rights Management prevents unauthorized downloading or copying of your videos. Your paid content stays protected.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Content licensing checks" icon="shield-check">
    Ensures only authorized users can view paid or private content. Unlicensed access is blocked at the platform level.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Copyright detection" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Coming soon. Circo will scan uploads for known copyrighted material before they go live.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reporting tools" icon="flag">
    If someone uses your content without permission, you can flag it directly. Reports are reviewed by Circo's moderation team.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Can I use music in my videos?">
    Only if you have a valid license for it. This includes music you've purchased a sync license for, music explicitly cleared for commercial use, or original music you created yourself. Using popular songs without clearance — even briefly — is a copyright violation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I include clips from other videos?">
    Only if you have explicit permission from the rights holder or the clip is in the public domain. Clips from movies, TV shows, games, or other creators' content require proper licensing.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I accidentally upload copyrighted content?">
    Circo may remove the content. Repeated violations can result in account suspension or a permanent ban. If you believe a removal was made in error, contact Circo support with evidence of your rights to the material.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I report someone using my content without permission?">
    Tap the three-dot icon on the infringing content or profile, select "Report," and choose the intellectual property option. Reports are reviewed by moderation within 24–48 hours.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>