Help me with my profile

[#1]

I'm editing my Video Editor profile and have just edited a video of a celebrity talking about something (I added captions) and I'm wondering if I can upload it on Upwork as a portfolio item (because of copyright etc). Any hel

[#2]

When it comes to uploading portfolio items on Upwork, it's essential to respect copyright and intellectual property rights. If the video you edited contains copyrighted material, such as a celebrity talking about something, you generally cannot upload it to your portfolio without proper authorization.

Upwork's terms of service require users to comply with all copyright laws and intellectual property rights. Uploading content that you don't have the rights to may lead to account suspension or other consequences.

To avoid any issues, here are some guidelines you can follow:

1. Seek permission: If you have permission from the celebrity or the rightful owner of the content to use and showcase the edited video in your portfolio, then you can confidently upload it as a portfolio item.

2. Use your own work: If you want to showcase your video editing skills, consider using your own original content or non-copyrighted material to create a portfolio piece. You can shoot your own videos or use royalty-free stock footage to demonstrate your skills.

3. Client-approved work: If you have edited videos for clients, you can ask for their permission to showcase those projects in your portfolio. Many clients are happy to provide such permission if you did a great job.
   
   Hope this would help you
   
   Thanks

[#3]

Hi Kire,

Thank you for reaching out to us here in the Community. Yes, If you have a video project you'd like to add to your portfolio, there are a few essential steps to follow before you can post it, and adhering to Upwork's Terms of Service

is one of the guidelines. You may want to check this help article for more details about adding a video to your portfolio and enhancing your profile.