licensing
text remade, original source from AeroNook
TL;DR: credit = sure
i am alright with fellow tech youtubers using my footage in their own videos & projects. no need to request formal permission before using a clip - just need to credit the source.
if you use my footage without any attribution at all, it will NOT be tolerated. once discovered, you will receive a copyright strike on the platform hosting the content.
1. protected content
this policy covers all original assets produced under the RetroBloxxer (@TheRealRetroBloxxer) name across all official platforms. this includes:
- video footage (long-form video).
- design assets and technical documentation.
- original audio elements such as voiceovers.
2. allowed use cases
you are safe from copyright claims or strikes if your content falls under these guidelines and includes clear attribution:
- commentary or reaction videos: using snippets of my videos to comment or criticize on.
- websites: putting screenshots or short clips of my content into tutorials or similar content.
- b-roll: using my assets as visual filler or placeholder moments for your content.
3. what will strike you
copyright strikes are reserved for instances where content is taken without giving back:
- uncredited freebooting: downloading my short-form or long-form videos and uploading them directly to your own channel with zero mention of @TheRealRetroBloxxer anywhere.
- silent compilations: dumping my original footage or project visuals into generalized compilation videos without any explicit on-screen or description credit.
- impersonating: creating profiles using the RetroBloxxer name or branding assets to re-post existing media and farm engagement.
4. correctly crediting
to ensure your content is in good standing, match your attribution layout to your delivery format:
| Platform | Required Attribution Style |
|---|---|
| short video (TikTok, shorts, reels) | mention @TheRealRetroBloxxer clearly in the main caption, or add a brief on-screen text overlay (Footage: @TheRealRetroBloxxer). |
| long-form video (YouTube, etc.) | place a clickable hyperlink to youtube.com/@TheRealRetroBloxxer or retrobloxxer.github.io somewhere inside your video description text. |
| websites | include a text link directly to the asset: Footage of RetroBloxxer. |
5. enforcement
i don’t have the copyright match tool yet but yea
nothing here basically until I get a instance of a successful copyright strike.
6. FAQ
I forgot to credit you, but I just updated it. am I safe?
yea. as long as there is clear, visible attribution present by the time I review the platform’s copyright logs, your video is on the clear.
do I need to purchase a license to use your footage for a hobby project or stream?
as long as the content is under personal use, you can
if you are monetizing
standard YouTube ad monetization for commentary videos are allowed, if attributed.
a commercial license is required at direct monetization of my assets such as:
- using voiceovers,
- selling branding assets,
- sponsors tying or related to my footage