You’ve found the perfect video, downloaded it, and reposted it to your account. Two hours later, your video is removed, and you have a “Copyright Strike.” Why? Even if you gave credit, you might be breaking the law.
The “Credit” Myth: Most users think, “If I write ‘Credit to the owner’ in the caption, I’m safe.” This is false. According to Instagram’s Terms of Service and international Copyright Law, the original creator owns the rights. Crediting them does not equal permission to use the content.
What Happens if You Get Caught?
- Content Removal: Instagram deletes the post.
- Shadowban: Your future posts get hidden from hashtags and Explore pages.
- Account Termination: Repeated violations lead to a permanent ban.
How to Repost Legally (The Safe Framework):
- The DM Strategy: Before you use an app like Regrann or Repost for iOS, send a quick Direct Message.
- Template: “Hi [Name]! Your recent post is amazing. We’d love to feature it on our page [@garhwali_traveller_] with full credit to you. Would that be okay?”
- User-Generated Content (UGC) Campaigns: Encourage your followers to use a specific branded hashtag (e.g., #MyBrandStyle). By using your specific hashtag, they are impliedly giving you permission to repost (though asking is still best practice).
Conclusion: Don’t risk your account for one post. Always ask permission. Once you have the “Yes,” use the Best Reposting Apps to share the content in high quality.
