Why did I receive a copyright claim?

You may have received a copyright claim for one of the following reasons:

1. Incorrect license usage
If music was used commercially under a non-commercial license, or the terms of the CC BY-NC license were not followed, this can result in a claim on platforms such as YouTube.

2. Automated detection systems
Some platforms use automated Content ID systems that can incorrectly flag legitimate usage, even when the correct license is in place.

Our music is actively monitored by our licensing partners, including the Independent Music Licensing Collective (IMLC), to detect potential wrongful use.

For Commercial License Holders

If you’ve purchased a commercial license but still received a claim, simply submit your license ID and YouTube channel link using the form above.

Once verified, we will whitelist your channel and remove the claim. This also ensures no further claims are issued against future uploads.

What this means:

  • Your channel is permanently whitelisted

  • All future videos are protected

  • No repeated disputes

  • Usually processed within 24 hours

YouTube Copyright Protection & Channel Whitelisting

Using Scott Holmes Music in your videos? We offer automatic channel whitelisting to protect your content from copyright claims.

Once verified, your channel is added to our internal whitelist so future uploads are recognised instantly and protected.

Request Channel Whitelisting / Claim Review

Submit your license details and YouTube channel below. Once verified, your channel will be added to our whitelist or your claim will be reviewed accordingly.

Please note: After from submission, it may take up to 24 hours for your channel to be whitelisted. 

    For Non-Commercial (CC BY-NC) Users

    If you’re using music under the CC BY-NC license, please ensure the correct attribution is included in your video description:

    Music: [Track Title] by Scott Holmes Music – https://scottholmesmusic.com

    If you’ve received a claim, submit the form above and our team will manually review your video.

    If your usage meets the license terms, the claim will be withdrawn.
    If not, we’ll help you obtain the correct license.

      Claims on Other Platforms

      If you’re experiencing copyright claims on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or others, please contact us with the details of the claim and we’ll work with you to resolve it.