You can use CC BY-SA licensed music in YouTube videos, but since YouTube doesn’t fully support the ShareAlike (SA) requirement, you must ensure compliance creatively:
- Include License Info in the Video: Add a clear text overlay or watermark in the video itself stating both the music and video are licensed under CC BY-SA. Provide a link to the license.
- Clarify in the Description: Detail the CC BY-SA license, credit the creator, and include relevant links.
- Contact the Creator: Request permission to use the music under a more flexible license, like CC BY, if possible.
- Use Alternative Platforms: Consider hosting the video on platforms like Vimeo or Archive.org that fully support CC BY-SA, and link to the YouTube version for broader reach.
If strict ShareAlike adherence is crucial, avoid using CC BY-SA music on YouTube or take these extra steps to ensure transparency.
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