This FAQ sheet is for information purposes only, and does not constitute legal or business advice. If you require legal advice, you should seek out a professional. Skyship Entertainment / Super Simple is not liable for any errors, omissions, lack of updates, lack of clarity, or inapplicability of the following information.

What is a Content ID claim?

Content ID is YouTube’s automated copyright system.

It compares uploaded videos against copyrighted content provided by rights holders. If a match is found, a claim may be placed on the video. (YouTube)

A Content ID claim is not the same as a copyright strike.

What is a copyright strike?

A copyright strike is a formal copyright enforcement action.

Repeated copyright strikes can lead to account termination. (tldrlegal.com).

Why did my video receive a copyright claim from Skyship Entertainment?

Your video may contain unauthorized content owned or controlled by Skyship Entertainment / Super Simple, including:

Music
Songs
Lyrics
Sound recordings
Videos
Video Titles
Animations
Characters
Artwork
Logos
Thumbnails
Images
Educational materials

You must have the rights to any content you upload to YouTube. Uploading someone else’s copyrighted content without permission may result in a copyright claim, copyright strikes, or the termination of your channel.

What is copyright infringement?

Copyright infringement happens when someone uses, reproduces, distributes, displays or adapts copyrighted content without permission from the copyright owner.

Examples include:

Uploading a Super Simple song
Re-uploading a Super Simple video
Using Super Simple music in your own video
Creating a compilation using Super Simple content
Downloading Super Simple videos and posting them on another channel
Translating or dubbing Super Simple content without permission
Adapting Super Simple content without permission (e.g. editing, translating, modifying)
Re-creating Super Simple videos, artworks or songs with Generative AI technology.

Giving credit to Super Simple in the video description will not prevent a copyright claim.

I found the content on YouTube. Doesn’t that mean I can reupload it?

No.

Content being available on YouTube does not mean it is free to copy, download, re-upload, edit, adapt, re-make, or redistribute.

You are responsible for making sure you have permission to use content owned by others. (YouTube)

What are the most common ways that people infringe on Super Simple copyright?

Super Simple music

Using a Super Simple song as background music
Uploading karaoke versions of Super Simple songs
Uploading lyric videos of Super Simple songs
Uploading covers of Super Simple songs that use the original recording
Uploading Super Simple songs, lyrics, and vocals that are adapted or recreated with Generative AI.

Super Simple video re-uploads

Uploading full Super Simple episodes
Uploading clips from Super Simple videos
Uploading compilations of Super Simple content or including Super Simple content in compilations alongside other content
Uploading videos that are recreated with Generative AI

What if I modify the video or audio?

Modifying Super Simple content will not prevent a copyright claim.

Examples:

Changing colors
Cropping the video
Flipping the video
Speeding up or slowing down the video
Adding borders or effects
Recreating with Generative AI
Adding subtitles
Re-recording dialogue
Translating songs into another language
Using Generative AI to create Translations and Dubs

These activities still usually require permission from the copyright owner.

What if I only used a small portion?

The length of a clip alone will not prevent a copyright claim. Any copying is an infringement.

There is no universal rule that allows you to use someone else’s content because:

It is short
It is only a few seconds
It is less than a certain percentage of the overall content

What if I am not making money?

Whether or not the content is monetized does not determine whether infringement has occurred.

What if I give credit to Super Simple?

Giving credit does not replace permission and will not prevent a copyright claim.

What about fair use, or fair dealing and other exceptions?

Copyright law is complex. Exceptions, such as fair use (U.S.) and fair dealing (Canada) permit use of another person’s copyrighted material in narrow, fact-specific circumstances. If you believe your use is legally permitted under applicable copyright law, you may dispute the copyright claim using YouTube’s dispute process.

But the song is in the public domain!

Even if a song is in the public domain (e.g. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star), that doesn’t mean the musical recording, arrangement, or associated video is public domain. None of Super Simple’s arrangements, recordings or videos are currently in the public domain.

How can I avoid future claims?

Before uploading, ask yourself:

✅ Did I create this content myself without copying?

✅ Do I own the rights?

✅ Do I have written permission to use anything copied?

✅ Am I authorized to distribute it?

If the answer to any of these questions is “No” or “I’m not sure,” you should not upload the content until you confirm you have permission.

Other YouTube Violations

Not all enforcement actions are about copyright. YouTube may also take action for other policy violations.

Impersonation

YouTube does not allow channels or content that pretend to be another person, creator, company, or brand in a misleading way. (Google Help)

Examples:

Pretending to be an official Super Simple channel
Using Super Simple branding to confuse viewers
Creating a channel that appears to represent Super Simple without authorization

Trademark Infringement

Using names, logos, branding, or other trademarks in a way that causes confusion to viewers may violate YouTube policies and trademark law. (Google Help)

Examples:

Using official Super Simple logos without permission
Creating a channel that appears officially connected to Super Simple

Spam and Deceptive Practices

YouTube prohibits content intended to mislead, scam, or deceive users. (Google Help)

Examples:

Misleading channel descriptions
Misleading video titles
False claims of affiliation
Fake giveaways
Deceptive thumbnails or titles

🎨 Super Simple Fan Art Guidelines

We absolutely love seeing the creativity of our community! Whether you are a parent drawing with your little ones, or an artist inspired by our characters, we are thrilled that you want to create fan art based on Super Simple’s worlds.

To make sure our community remains a safe, positive, and fun space for everyone—especially our youngest viewers—we ask that all fan creations follow these simple guidelines:

What exactly is considered “fan art”?

Fan art is any unofficial artwork created by you—a fan!—that features characters, worlds, or concepts from Skyship Entertainment brands (like Super Simple Songs). It is a way for you to express your love for the characters by putting your own creative, transformative spin on them. Because it is created independently by you, it is not officially endorsed or produced by Skyship Entertainment / Super Simple.

Can I use official Skyship videos or music in my fan project?

No. Simply downloading our official videos, animations, or music tracks and re-uploading them is not considered fan art; it is copyright infringement. True fan art is transformative, meaning you must create the artwork yourself rather than reusing our official assets.

Why was my fan art removed from YouTube?

Our number one priority is keeping our community safe for preschoolers and young children. If your fan art includes anything that isn’t strictly “G-rated” (such as violence, inappropriate language, scary elements, or suggestive imagery), it will be removed. If it isn’t safe for a toddler to see, it doesn’t belong in our fan community.

Can I draw Super Simple characters interacting with characters from other shows?

We love a creative crossover! However, any characters you pair with our Super Simple characters must also belong to family-friendly, G-rated brands. Placing our characters into mature, violent, or controversial settings—even if it is just a joke—violates our defamation and safety guidelines.

How do I get my fan art featured by Super Simple?

We are always on the lookout for amazing creations from our fans! To share your work with us, simply post it on social media and tag our official accounts. By tagging us, you give us permission to celebrate and share your family-friendly artwork on our official channels.