So in short, when you get a copyright claim, your video will usually be demonetized – you won't be able to monetize with a copyright claim. Make sure you don't get a copyright claim by obtaining legal permission to use copyrighted material.
Videos can earn money during a Content ID dispute if both the video creator and the Content ID claimant want to monetize the video. You can dispute a Content ID claim at any time. If you dispute a claim within 5 days, any revenue from the video will be held, starting with the first day the claim was placed.
Depending on the copyright owner's Content ID settings, Content ID claims can: Block content from being viewed. Monetize content by running ads on it and sometimes sharing revenue with the uploader.
A YouTube copyright claim will not adversely affect your channel. The rights holder can claim the revenue on your video if you have used their content. The copyright holder can place ads on your video to generate that revenue. The copyright holder can restrict your video in some countries or regions.
Second strike: if you get a second strike in the same 90 day period you will not be allowed to post content for 2 weeks. And if no further issues your privileges will be fully restored automatically.
What happens if my content gets a Content ID claim? Depending on the copyright owner's Content ID settings, Content ID claims can: Block content from being viewed. Monetise content by running ads on it and sometimes sharing revenue with the uploader.
In the Restrictions column, hover over Copyright. Click SEE DETAILS. Under the Content identified in this video section, find the relevant claim and click Actions. Trim out segment, Replace song, or Mute song.
If you get 3 copyright strikes: Your account, along with any associated channels, is subject to termination. All the videos uploaded to your account will be removed.
A copyright claim does not lead to your YouTube channel getting banned. If your channel gets a copyright claim, the copyright holder can claim the revenue you made using the copyrighted content. A copyright owner can insist on putting ads across your video to generate revenue.
Channels will lose monetization if they violate any of the YouTube channel monetization policies, regardless of their subscriber count, public watch hours, or public Shorts views.
Copyright. When you have a copyright claim or copyright strike on a video, deleting a video doesn't make the copyright claim or strike go away. In that case: make the video private or unlisted, so you can resolve the claim (or strike) when it is not valid.
Why was I rejected for monetization? If your application for the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) was rejected, it means our human reviewers believe that a significant portion of your channel does not meet our policies and guidelines. To learn about next steps, see the other questions in this article.
A Content ID or copyright claim only affects the individual video, it does not negatively affect your entire channel. The rights owner may be able to claim any revenue from your video if you have used their work in your content without permission.
What happens if I get less than 1000 subscribers on YouTube? Your channel must meet this threshold at least once every 12 months to remain eligible for monetization. You can monetize your YouTube channel only if it has 1000 subscribers or 4000 watch hours in the last 12 months.
If you get three copyright strikes: Your account, along with any associated channels, is subject to termination. All of the videos uploaded to your account will be removed. You can't create new channels.
Copyright claims just mean that the copyright owner has decided to either monetize, track, or block your video in certain territories. It is not a penalty on your entire YouTube channel. Copyright strikes, on the other hand, are valid takedown requests from the copyright owner that are filed against your content.
A copyright claim is when someone asserts that someone else has used their idea or creation without any permission. A copyright strike is when the original creator of an invention or creation of any sort submits an application for the complete takedown of their copyright-protected creations from the public domain.
The Impact of a Copyright Claim on Your YouTube Channel
If you receive a claim, you can still monetize your other videos. Claims won't lead to the termination of your channel. However, for repeat offenders, 50 copyright claims lead to 1 copyright strike.
Each strike will not expire until 90 days from the time it was issued. Note: Deleting your content doesn't remove a strike. We may also issue a Community Guidelines strike on deleted content. You can learn more about when we retain deleted content in our Privacy policy.
There are three ways to resolve a copyright strike: Wait for it to expire: Copyright strikes expire after 90 days. If it's your first strike, you'll need to complete Copyright School. Get a retraction: You can contact the person who claimed your video and ask them to retract their claim of copyright infringement.
Video takedowns: If you receive a copyright strike, the affected video may be taken down or blocked in certain regions. This can result in a decrease in views, engagement, and overall performance of that specific video.
The purpose of these claims is to provide a way for rights holders to identify and analyze use of their music in Shorts. If a creator adds a song to their Short without using the Shorts creation tools, then these usages are eligible for standard copyright claims.
YouTube monetization is defined as your ability to derive income from your videos. If you're interested in qualifying for YouTube's monetization program, you need, at minimum, 1,000 subscribers to your channel and 4,000 watch hours over the past 12 months.
“Starting June 5, 2023, we're extending our policy on reapplications to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) from 30 days to 90 days. This means that channels that have been suspended or rejected more than once from YPP must now wait 90 days before reapplying to the program.