Published: January 19, 2023
Familiarizing yourself with the intricacies of copyright on YouTube is vital, particularly when it comes to differentiating between claims and strikes. A copyright claim is made by content owners who recognize parts of your video that contain copyrighted material they own. Although your video might not be removed, it could impact the potential earnings from that content.
In contrast, a copyright strike constitutes a grave violation of YouTube’s copyright policies. Receiving a strike can result in punitive measures, such as a withdrawal of certain features or in severe cases, channel termination after accruing multiple strikes.
Monetization in the face of copyright claims is a grey area. While such claims might not outright bar you from earning revenue, they may redirect the profits from the claimed content to the copyright owner. Nevertheless, your unclaimed videos or those cleared of claims maintain the potential to generate revenue for your channel.
For creators aiming to monetize their YouTube content, the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) is essential. Joining YPP requires that your channel meets the following benchmarks:
Though active copyright claims do not outright halt your YPP application, they do suggest your content may partly lack originality or breach YouTube’s regulations.
Prior to the YPP application, consider managing any ongoing claims, potentially through content alteration or challenging the claims if they seem erroneous.
Rejection from YPP over copyright complications is not the end of the road. Below are strategic steps to take:
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