Is it OK to link to YouTube?

Sunny7L · #1 05-04-2007, 03:06 AM

Sometimes, when I'm sent an interesting video or see one on YouTube, I embed the video in a blog entry. Is this okay?

I've noticed a few news stories about YouTube and, I think, Viacom, so I'm not sure of the legalities. So, I just wanted to make sure it's okay with Hostgator.

(I'm also emailing support but I'm assuming other users have a general idea of the policy.)

Thanks.

Fedz · #2 05-04-2007, 10:17 AM

Hi

Yes it's perfectly fine to link to YouTube content as long as it's not full length copyright movies you're linking to.

If it's normal, everyday YouTube content I would think you have nothing to worry about.

charlesgan · #3 05-04-2007, 10:31 AM

i seen quit many blog embed youtube movie.
and the auto blog that i like to visit, it pull video from there as well.

because the video is not hosted at your hosting, should be ok.

Fedz · #4 05-04-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlesgan

i seen quit many blog embed youtube movie.
and the auto blog that i like to visit, it pull video from there as well.

because the video is not hosted at your hosting, should be ok.

Makes no difference if they are hosted off HostGator AFAIK.

This could be classed as torrents and warez. I understand linking to illegal and copyright material (torrents and warez) is against the HostGator TOS, so I would say same for full length, copyright movies.

Obviously HostGator have the definitive answer