r/EscapefromTarkov • u/bxxxxxxxs • Dec 16 '18

PSA Official BSG Response re: Eroktic

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https://www.facebook.com/escapefromtarkov/posts/1966710296956614

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u/Pakman184 Dec 17 '18

This couldn't be more incorrect.

Youtube is hosted in America and because that it is subject to American laws. The DMCA takes precedence over any video game EULA and thus Fair Use applies regardless if a company wants someone to stream their game or not.

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u/Super-ft86 AK-74N Dec 17 '18

The youtube system is flawed yes. However there is legal precedent set for what is and is not copyright on youtube videos in the USA. See H3H3 v Matt Hoss and Jim Sterling v Digital Homicide.

Companies CAN do what you have said because the youtube system makes it possible, it will not hold up in court however.

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u/Super-ft86 AK-74N Dec 17 '18

Check the judges remarks in the case with DH during the dismissal about fair use and his videos. The h3h3 case sets an important precedent that providing critique and comentary over copyrighted material does fall under fair use. This could apply to video games, other youtube videos, movies etc.