YouTube has added another way for people to upload videos which use copyrighted music.
Content-sharing website YouTube has revealed it has taken a new approach to the distribution of videos which contain copyrighted music.
In a blog posting, the YouTube team pointed out that music licensing is a complex issue but claimed it is attempting to provide options for those uploading videos which may contain copyrighted content.
To permit uploaders to distribute videos which contain songs subject to a copyright claim, the organisation will allow users to post the footage without the music in question.
"Instead of automatically removing the video from YouTube, we give users the option to modify the video by removing the music subject to the copyright claim and post the new version," the team revealed.
Previously, the videos would have been taken down by YouTube when a complaint was raised, with users having the choice of either disputing the copyright issue or using the AudioSwap application to add pre-cleared music from the website.
The team also said the organisation will continue to find new ways to balance free expression with the rights of copyright holders.
Earlier this week, Will Lines, communications officer at Music Publishers Association Online, claimed people who believe downloaded music should always be free are one of the biggest problems facing the industry.
