You’re both right. Aunche said that a copyright strike requires a valid DMCA complaint. A copyright owner can have material removed without a DMCA takedown, but

You’re both right. Aunche said that a copyright strike requires a valid DMCA complaint. A copyright owner can have material removed without a DMCA takedown, but it does not result in a copyright strike. From google: > Also, Content ID claims don't result in a strike. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000?hl=en https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000?hl=en