Q. Can I show YouTube clips in the classroom without seeking permission from the copyright owner?

Maybe. YouTube videos are subject to copyright protection. Specific YouTube videos may be made under permissive licenses such as Creative Commons and the streaming use in the classroom may be fine. It is good to review YouTube’s Terms of Service or look to the video itself to see if there are any standard YouTube license terms, additional restrictions, or perhaps even a Creative Commons license to give you guidance.

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Sandra Aya Enimil

Copyright Librarian and Contracting Specialist

copyright.librarian@yale.edu or sandra.enimil@yale.edu

The information provided in this guide is for your general information purposes only and not to be construed as legal advice.  For legal advice, please consult with your own attorney or Yale's Office of General Counsel.