Does Storyblocks License Supersedes Creative Commons License?

When a newer license meets an irrevocable license on YouTube.

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  • Copyrighted music at public events
  • Videos I make on purpose with copyrighted music
Copyright Claim List Image by C.D. Reimer
Copyright Claim Info — Image by C.D. Reimer
  • Same song title but different musician names, probably the same person.
  • HAAWK is a third-party rights manager (a.k.a., collection agency).
  • Storyblocks provides stock content for a monthly fee.
  • Become a paid customer to get my YouTube channel ID whitelisted for Storyblocks licensed content.
  • Appeal the copyright claim with the following note: “I purchased this audio from Storyblocks Audio and received a commercial license to use their content.”
Storyblocks reply to cdreimer tweet: “Hey there — we are sorry to hear about this inconvenience. We know how frustrating YouTube licensing issues can be. Please email support@storyblocks.com and we can try and walk you through some solutions.”

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C.D. Reimer makes topical videos about comic cons, pop culture, Silicon Valley and technology on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/cdreimer

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C.D. Reimer

C.D. Reimer makes topical videos about comic cons, pop culture, Silicon Valley and technology on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/cdreimer