Creator Policies & Guidelines

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class="lb-header__subnav-item-desc"> Tools to help you create, connect, and grow. </p> </div> </a> </div> <div class="lb-header__subnav-item-wrapper"> <a class="lb-header__subnav-item--active lb-header-js-subnav-item lb-header__subnav-item" href="/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/intl/en_us/creators/how-things-work/policies-guidelines/"> <img class="lb-theme--light lb-header__subnav-item-img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/56ac1c911da0a53e3aac1c02136e48d290f61308f43508f1c160f75754e8cbc229bce528a8a050e5cb619afa34596f984e1e18b17193a24dd1d6deb35337d4ca 1x' }" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/56ac1c911da0a53e3aac1c02136e48d290f61308f43508f1c160f75754e8cbc229bce528a8a050e5cb619afa34596f984e1e18b17193a24dd1d6deb35337d4ca" alt="Policies & Guidelines"/> <img class="lb-theme--dark lb-header__subnav-item-img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 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src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145im_/https://kstatic.googleusercontent.com/files/0347eb74dbee171c26da84337af6df89f869d0337fe36200c8efd91345ea665d92e0357a3625bffddc6d35865dd680ac5a0e4d56a24d8f05ca5ca35164b5e425" alt="Policies & Guidelines"/> <h1 class="lb-font-display-2 lb-margin-bottom-m--bp-auto ytc-hero__heading"> Policies & Guidelines </h1> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-hero__desc"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> As a YouTube Creator you’re part of a community, working together to protect the community and keep YouTube a positive place for creating, sharing, and watching. Everyone has a part to play in making YouTube what it is. </p> </div> </div> </section> <section id="policies-guidelines" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-topic-lockup ytc-module ytc-topic-lockup--video t-p-lockup-5174070091710464"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-topic-lockup__heading"> Why Policies & Guidelines exist </h2> <div class="lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-font-body ytc-topic-lockup__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Our Policies & Guidelines are designed to keep our community of Creators, viewers, and advertisers protected, and to encourage Creators to take responsibility for their part in this effort. They set out what is and is not allowed on YouTube, and apply to all content across the platform. </p> </div> </div> <div class="ytc-topic-lockup__media"> <div class="ytc-video-card" lb-auto-init="YTCVideoCard"> <div class="lb-player" lb-auto-init="LBPlayer" lb-video-id="PO5z1bqW5yY" lb-options="{ 'uid': 'PO5z1bqW5yY' }"></div> <button class="lb-button ytc-video-card__play-button" aria-label="Play Video"> <img class="ytc-video-card__img" lb-auto-init="LBImageLoader" lb-options="{ '_1x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GT-wLAgTzzBJtDbZ1q7imXIZwQjHmYVFnZdqc3kn54qiVUZWyKI9VS7j3lY5MzFM-VCApGkz2WpO6B-KqVqZ43vHkA8PMfxnfT7XU61SuIpWvyuW5kUd=v1-rw-lo-w681-h382 1x', '_1.5x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GT-wLAgTzzBJtDbZ1q7imXIZwQjHmYVFnZdqc3kn54qiVUZWyKI9VS7j3lY5MzFM-VCApGkz2WpO6B-KqVqZ43vHkA8PMfxnfT7XU61SuIpWvyuW5kUd=v1-rw-lo-w1021-h573 1.5x', '_2x': 'https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GT-wLAgTzzBJtDbZ1q7imXIZwQjHmYVFnZdqc3kn54qiVUZWyKI9VS7j3lY5MzFM-VCApGkz2WpO6B-KqVqZ43vHkA8PMfxnfT7XU61SuIpWvyuW5kUd=v1-rw-lo-w1362-h764 2x' }" src="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145im_/https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GT-wLAgTzzBJtDbZ1q7imXIZwQjHmYVFnZdqc3kn54qiVUZWyKI9VS7j3lY5MzFM-VCApGkz2WpO6B-KqVqZ43vHkA8PMfxnfT7XU61SuIpWvyuW5kUd=v3-s20-fblur=1,20" alt="Why Policies & Guidelines exist"/> <div class="ytc-video-card__caption"> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--48 ytc-video-card__icon"> <use href="#youtube-logo-icon-filled"></use> </svg> <div class="lb-font-subhead-2 lb-font-color-white-1"> YouTube’s Creator Responsibility Initiative </div> </div> </button> </div> </div> <div class="ytc-topic-lockup__panel"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__container"> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Why%20Policies%20%26%20Guidelines%20exist', 'tabName': 'Why%20they%20matter' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-0" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-0" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'index': 0}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Why they matter </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-0"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We believe that a broad range of perspectives is key to a diverse, informed, and engaged society. That's why we have policies and guidelines, ranging from content to behavior to copyright, to help build a safer community for Creators, viewers, and advertisers. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Why%20Policies%20%26%20Guidelines%20exist', 'tabName': 'Why%20you%20should%20care%20about%20them' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-1" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-1" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'index': 1}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> Why you should care about them </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We want you to have the opportunity to create, share, and connect on YouTube. And we want to create a platform where Creators, and viewers—feel protected. </p> <p> Our Policies & Guidelines are designed to create a space that supports Creators, protects creative ownership, and enables them to realize their potential. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'computeBeforeOpen': false, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'Why%20Policies%20%26%20Guidelines%20exist', 'tabName': 'What%20it%20means%20for%20making%20money' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-2" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-2" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-p-lockup-5174070091710464', 'index': 2}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> What it means for making money </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-content-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-p-lockup-5174070091710464-header-2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Simply put, without policies there’s no way to maintain a system that allows Creators to make money through their channels. All monetizing Creators who are publishing content on YouTube must already be part of the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Partner Program</a>, and abide by our Community Guidelines and Monetization Policies. </p> <p> If Creators want to monetize their content by running advertisements, you need to follow our Advertiser-Friendly Content Guidelines, in addition to our broader Monetization Policies. </p> <p> However, you can use non-ads monetization tools such as Channel Memberships and Super Chat on videos with ads turned off, as long as they adhere to YouTube Partner Program Guidelines. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our monetization policies</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read advertiser content guidelines</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-tabular-lockup ytc-module t-lockup-6304984775524352"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-centered-type--responsive-xs ytc-panel-lockup__heading"> What policies do you need to know when you’re creating content? </h2> <div class="lb-margin-bottom-l--bp-auto ytc-font-body ytc-centered-type--responsive-xxs ytc-panel-lockup__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> YouTube policies are all about what content Creators can, and cannot, post on their channel. Let’s take a look at some of these key areas, so you know what you need to know. </p> </div> </div> <section lb-auto-init="YTCTabularSwitcher"> <div class="lbd-tablist__section lbd-js-section ytc-tabular-lockup__tab-section"> <div class="lbd-tablist__section-inner lbd-js-section-inner"> <div class="lb-tablist" lb-auto-init="LBTablist" lb-options="{'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'enableBroadcast': 'true'}"> <ul class="lb-tablist__tabs-wrapper lb-js-tablist-wrapper" role="tablist" aria-owns="t-lockup-6304984775524352-0 t-lockup-6304984775524352-1 t-lockup-6304984775524352-2 t-lockup-6304984775524352-3 t-lockup-6304984775524352-4 t-lockup-6304984775524352-5"> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Community%20Guidelines' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-0" value="0" tabindex="0" aria-selected="true" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">01</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Community Guidelines</span> </button> </li> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Copyright' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-1" value="1" tabindex="-1" aria-selected="false" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">02</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Copyright</span> </button> </li> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Hate%20%26%20Harassment' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-2" value="2" tabindex="-1" aria-selected="false" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">03</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Hate & Harassment</span> </button> </li> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Misinformation' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-3" value="3" tabindex="-1" aria-selected="false" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">04</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Misinformation</span> </button> </li> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Kids%20on%20YouTube' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-4" value="4" tabindex="-1" aria-selected="false" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">05</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Kids on YouTube</span> </button> </li> <li class="lb-tablist__tab-container" role="presentation" lb-auto-init="YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'name': 'tablist', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Monetization' }"> <button class="lb-tablist__tab lb-js-tablist-tab" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-5" value="5" tabindex="-1" aria-selected="false" role="tab"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead lb-font--no-crop">06</span> <span class="ytc-list-title">Monetization</span> </button> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="lb-tabpanel-group lbd-js-tabpanel-group"> <div id="community-guidelines" class="lb-tabpanel lb-tabpanel--open" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '0', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Community%20Guidelines' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Community Guidelines help make YouTube a welcoming community for viewers, Creators, and advertisers. Content that violates these guidelines is not eligible for monetization, and will be removed from YouTube. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our Community Guidelines</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=community_guidelines_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for Community Guidelines</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="copyright" class="lb-tabpanel" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '1', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Copyright' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of creative expression. </p> <p> Creators should only upload videos that they have made or that they have permission to use. That means no one should upload videos they didn't make, or use content in their videos that someone else owns the copyright to, such as music tracks, snippets of copyrighted programs, or videos made by other Creators without permission. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797466" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is copyright?</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=copyright_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for copyright</a> </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Tools </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Tools-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Tools-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Tools-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> If your own content is being used without your permission, YouTube has several tools you can use to help protect your content from being misused. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Everyone with a YouTube channel has access to our copyright takedown webform. For most copyright owners, the webform is the fastest and easiest way to request a copyright takedown. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> The Copyright Match Tool finds full re-uploads of your original videos on other YouTube channels. Once a match has been identified, you can review it in YouTube Studio and choose which action you’d like to take (archive, request removal, or contact the channel). </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Just because we’ve found an upload that matches your video doesn’t guarantee its copyright infringement. It's your responsibility to review each video and consider whether fair use, fair dealing, or a similar exception to copyright applies. After review, you can submit a takedown request if desired. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7648743" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read about Copyright Match Tool</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9245819" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are copyright management tools?</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Tools" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Tools-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Fair Use </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows the reuse of copyright-protected material under certain circumstances, without getting permission from the copyright owner. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> However, fair use is determined on a case by case basis, and different countries have different rules about when it’s okay to use material without the copyright owner’s permission. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> In the U.S., works of commentary, criticism, research, teaching, or news reporting might be considered fair use, but it can depend on the situation. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9783148" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about fair use</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PvjRIkwIl8" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about fair use</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Fair Use" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> What is a copyright strike? </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> When a copyright owner formally notifies us with a complete and valid takedown notice that their work is being used without permission, we take down your upload to comply with copyright law. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> If your video was removed through a copyright takedown notice, then a copyright strike has been applied to your account. There are three ways to resolve a copyright strike: </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>Let it expire:</strong> Copyright strikes expire after 90 days. If it's your first strike, you'll need to complete Copyright School. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>Get a retraction:</strong> Reach out to the person who claimed your video, and ask them to retract their claim. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>File a counter notification:</strong> If you think your video was removed by mistake, or qualifies as fair use, you can submit a counter notification. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about copyright strikes</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6005919" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read about counter notifications</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="What is a copyright strike?" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="hate-harrassment" class="lb-tabpanel" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '2', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Hate%20%26%20Harassment' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We remain committed to our openness as a platform and to ensuring that spirited debate and a vigorous exchange of ideas continue to thrive here. However, content that threatens individuals, or uses hate speech, is not allowed on YouTube. We believe our Hate & Harassment Policies contribute to our mission by making YouTube a better place for anyone to share their story or opinion. </p> <p> Our Hate & Harassment Policies have been developed with input by Creators and a wide range of external industry & policy experts from all sides of the political spectrum, and in consultation with numerous experts in subjects like violent extremism, civil rights, and free speech. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801939" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our hate speech policy</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802268" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our harassment & cyberbullying policy</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="misinformation" class="lb-tabpanel" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '3', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Misinformation' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We have several policies in our Community Guidelines that are directly focused on how we treat misinformation on YouTube. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the misinformation policies</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801973" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the spam, deceptive practices, & scams policies</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="kids-on-youtube" class="lb-tabpanel" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '4', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Kids%20on%20YouTube' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Protecting kids and their privacy is a number one priority for us at YouTube, and we have a number of <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">policies, products and practices</a> in place to help us and our creators to do this. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/kids/?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9WL122lL_29-YGFsRQr81MDTZ7xXYLeYRiV628vU6P-v4H8AWCZi-xoCOJUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explore the YouTube Kids app</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our Child Safety policies</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/supervised-experiences-for-families-on-youtube/" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn about supervised experiences</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/an-update-on-our-efforts-to-protect/" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read what we're doing to protect kids on YouTube</a> </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Made for Kids </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> We ask Creators publishing content where children are the primary audience, or where the video is directed at children, to mark their content as ‘Made for Kids,’ to ensure you’re complying with the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)</a> and other applicable laws. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> This is important because if you don’t set your content appropriately, there can be consequences on YouTube, or legal consequences under COPPA and other laws. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9528076" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">More on Made for Kids</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Made for Kids" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="monetization" class="lb-tabpanel" lb-auto-init="LBTabpanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'uid': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'panelIndex': '5', 'name': 'tabpanel', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Monetization' }"> <div class="lb-tabpanel__inner"> <div class="ytc-tabular-lockup__panel"> <div class="ytc-font-body ytc-image-item__description"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> To start earning money on YouTube, you first need to apply for and be approved for the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Partner Program (YPP)</a>. Every creator who meets <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our threshold</a> can apply for YPP, but you do need to meet some of our guidelines to be considered. </p> <p> If you’re already a Creator making money on YouTube, it’s important that your channel follows all of YouTube’s monetization policies. These include <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube’s Advertiser-friendly content guidelines</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Guidelines</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Service</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/about/copyright/#support-and-troubleshooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Copyright</a>, and <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182?ctx=checklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google AdSense program policies</a>. They apply to anyone in, or looking to apply to, the YouTube Partner Program -the program Creators must enroll in to earn money on YouTube. </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Advertiser-friendly content guidelines </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Want to make money on your videos with ads? Then your content must also meet certain criteria. These are the specific rules regarding what content can run ads, run limited ads, or should have monetization turned off. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Our policies apply to all portions of a Creators' content (video or live stream, thumbnail, title, description, and tags). Examples of content that may not be suitable for ads are <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Violence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Violence</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adult content</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Harmful_dangerous" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harmful or dangerous acts</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Hateful" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hateful & derogatory content</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Sensitive_events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sensitive events</a> etc. </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Advertiser-friendly content guidelines" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> AdSense </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-AdSense-t-panel', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-AdSense-t-panel-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-AdSense-t-panel-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> The AdSense program is how YouTube partners get paid for monetizing their videos. Make sure to follow the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182?ctx=checklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AdSense policies</a>, and YouTube’s <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Service</a>, which are the terms and conditions that all users and Creators agree to when using YouTube. </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="AdSense" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-AdSense-t-panel', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__container"> <div id="community-guidelines" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'open': true, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Community%20Guidelines' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-0" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-0" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'index': 0}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead"> 01 </span> Community Guidelines </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-0" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-0"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Community Guidelines help make YouTube a welcoming community for viewers, Creators, and advertisers. Content that violates these guidelines is not eligible for monetization, and will be removed from YouTube. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our Community Guidelines</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=community_guidelines_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for Community Guidelines</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="copyright" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Copyright' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-1" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-1" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'index': 1}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead"> 02 </span> Copyright </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Copyright is a form of intellectual property law that protects original works of creative expression. </p> <p> Creators should only upload videos that they have made or that they have permission to use. That means no one should upload videos they didn't make, or use content in their videos that someone else owns the copyright to, such as music tracks, snippets of copyrighted programs, or videos made by other Creators without permission. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797466" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">What is copyright?</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube?p=copyright_tips" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Creator Tips for copyright</a> </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Tools </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Tools-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Tools-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Tools-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> If your own content is being used without your permission, YouTube has several tools you can use to help protect your content from being misused. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Everyone with a YouTube channel has access to our copyright takedown webform. For most copyright owners, the webform is the fastest and easiest way to request a copyright takedown. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> The Copyright Match Tool finds full re-uploads of your original videos on other YouTube channels. Once a match has been identified, you can review it in YouTube Studio and choose which action you’d like to take (archive, request removal, or contact the channel). </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Just because we’ve found an upload that matches your video doesn’t guarantee its copyright infringement. It's your responsibility to review each video and consider whether fair use, fair dealing, or a similar exception to copyright applies. After review, you can submit a takedown request if desired. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7648743" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read about Copyright Match Tool</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9245819" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are copyright management tools?</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Tools" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Tools-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Fair Use </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows the reuse of copyright-protected material under certain circumstances, without getting permission from the copyright owner. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> However, fair use is determined on a case by case basis, and different countries have different rules about when it’s okay to use material without the copyright owner’s permission. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> In the U.S., works of commentary, criticism, research, teaching, or news reporting might be considered fair use, but it can depend on the situation. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9783148" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about fair use</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PvjRIkwIl8" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch a video about fair use</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Fair Use" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Fair%20Use-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> What is a copyright strike? </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> When a copyright owner formally notifies us with a complete and valid takedown notice that their work is being used without permission, we take down your upload to comply with copyright law. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> If your video was removed through a copyright takedown notice, then a copyright strike has been applied to your account. There are three ways to resolve a copyright strike: </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>Let it expire:</strong> Copyright strikes expire after 90 days. If it's your first strike, you'll need to complete Copyright School. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>Get a retraction:</strong> Reach out to the person who claimed your video, and ask them to retract their claim. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> <strong>File a counter notification:</strong> If you think your video was removed by mistake, or qualifies as fair use, you can submit a counter notification. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2814000" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about copyright strikes</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6005919" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read about counter notifications</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="What is a copyright strike?" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-What%20is%20a%20copyright%20strike%3F-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="hate-harrassment" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Hate%20%26%20Harassment' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-2" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-2" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'index': 2}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead"> 03 </span> Hate & Harassment </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-2" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We remain committed to our openness as a platform and to ensuring that spirited debate and a vigorous exchange of ideas continue to thrive here. However, content that threatens individuals, or uses hate speech, is not allowed on YouTube. We believe our Hate & Harassment Policies contribute to our mission by making YouTube a better place for anyone to share their story or opinion. </p> <p> Our Hate & Harassment Policies have been developed with input by Creators and a wide range of external industry & policy experts from all sides of the political spectrum, and in consultation with numerous experts in subjects like violent extremism, civil rights, and free speech. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801939" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our hate speech policy</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802268" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our harassment & cyberbullying policy</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="misinformation" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Misinformation' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-3" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-3" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'index': 3}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead"> 04 </span> Misinformation </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-3" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-3"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> We have several policies in our Community Guidelines that are directly focused on how we treat misinformation on YouTube. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the misinformation policies</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801973" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read the spam, deceptive practices, & scams policies</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="kids-on-youtube" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel, YTCDatalayerTriggers" lb-options="{ 'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'open': false, 'name': 'accordion', 'moduleName': 'What%20policies%20do%20you%20need%20to%20know%20when%20you%E2%80%99re%20creating%20content%3F', 'tabName': 'Kids%20on%20YouTube' }"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__divider"></div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__heading" role="heading" aria-level="2"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger" role="button" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-4" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-4" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" lb-options="{'component': 'expansion-panel', 'action': 'toggle', 'detail': {'family': 't-lockup-6304984775524352', 'index': 4}}"> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-name"> <span class="lb-font-subhead ytc-list-number ytc-font-subhead"> 05 </span> Kids on YouTube </span> <span class="lb-expansion-panel__trigger-icon"> <svg width="12" height="8" viewbox="0 0 12 8" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M1.41 0.589966L6 5.16997L10.59 0.589966L12 1.99997L6 7.99997L0 1.99997L1.41 0.589966Z" fill="#606060"/> </svg> </span> </div> </div> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="t-lockup-6304984775524352-content-4" role="region" aria-labelledby="t-lockup-6304984775524352-header-4"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <div class="lb-grid lb-expansion-panel__surface-content--text-only"> <div class="lb-grid__cell lb-grid__cell--span-12"> <div class="ytc-md"> <p> Protecting kids and their privacy is a number one priority for us at YouTube, and we have a number of <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">policies, products and practices</a> in place to help us and our creators to do this. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/kids/?gclid=CjwKCAjwt8uGBhBAEiwAayu_9WL122lL_29-YGFsRQr81MDTZ7xXYLeYRiV628vU6P-v4H8AWCZi-xoCOJUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explore the YouTube Kids app</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2801999" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read our Child Safety policies</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/supervised-experiences-for-families-on-youtube/" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn about supervised experiences</a> </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/an-update-on-our-efforts-to-protect/" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read what we're doing to protect kids on YouTube</a> </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Made for Kids </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> We ask Creators publishing content where children are the primary audience, or where the video is directed at children, to mark their content as ‘Made for Kids,’ to ensure you’re complying with the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)</a> and other applicable laws. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> This is important because if you don’t set your content appropriately, there can be consequences on YouTube, or legal consequences under COPPA and other laws. </p> <p> <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9528076" target="_blank" class="ytc-arrow-link" rel="noopener noreferrer">More on Made for Kids</a> </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Made for Kids" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Made%20for%20Kids-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue 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href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube Partner Program (YPP)</a>. Every creator who meets <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">our threshold</a> can apply for YPP, but you do need to meet some of our guidelines to be considered. </p> <p> If you’re already a Creator making money on YouTube, it’s important that your channel follows all of YouTube’s monetization policies. These include <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube’s Advertiser-friendly content guidelines</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9288567" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Community Guidelines</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Service</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/about/copyright/#support-and-troubleshooting" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Copyright</a>, and <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182?ctx=checklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google AdSense program policies</a>. They apply to anyone in, or looking to apply to, the YouTube Partner Program -the program Creators must enroll in to earn money on YouTube. </p> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> Advertiser-friendly content guidelines </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Want to make money on your videos with ads? Then your content must also meet certain criteria. These are the specific rules regarding what content can run ads, run limited ads, or should have monetization turned off. </p> <p class="ytc-md__small"> Our policies apply to all portions of a Creators' content (video or live stream, thumbnail, title, description, and tags). Examples of content that may not be suitable for ads are <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Violence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Violence</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Adult" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Adult content</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Harmful_dangerous" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Harmful or dangerous acts</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Hateful" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hateful & derogatory content</a>, <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278#Sensitive_events" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sensitive events</a> etc. </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="Advertiser-friendly content guidelines" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-Advertiser-friendly%20content%20guidelines-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <h3 class="lb-font-subhead lb-margin-bottom-xs ytc-expansion-panel__heading"> AdSense </h3> <div lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanel" class="lb-expansion-panel lb-expansion-panel--light" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-AdSense-ep', 'computeBeforeOpen': true, 'minHeight': 104}"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface" id="id-expansion-panel-AdSense-ep-panel-1" role="region" aria-labelledby="id-expansion-panel-AdSense-ep-panel-header-1"> <div class="lb-expansion-panel__surface-content"> <p class="ytc-md__small"> The AdSense program is how YouTube partners get paid for monetizing their videos. Make sure to follow the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/48182?ctx=checklist" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AdSense policies</a>, and YouTube’s <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20240226024145/https://www.youtube.com/t/terms" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Terms of Service</a>, which are the terms and conditions that all users and Creators agree to when using YouTube. </p> </div> </div> <button class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta" lb-auto-init="LBExpansionPanelTrigger" panel-item="AdSense" lb-options="{'family': 'expansion-panel-AdSense-ep', 'index': 0}"> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--expand">Continue reading</span> <span class="ytc-expansion-panel__cta--collapse">Collapse</span> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="lb-icon lb-icon--24" aria-hidden="true"> <use href="#chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section id="Policies & Guidelines related pages" class="lb-padding-top-xxl ytc-related ytc-module"> <h2 class="lb-font-headline-2 lb-margin-bottom-s--bp-auto ytc-centered-type--responsive-xs ytc-related__heading"> Where to go from here </h2> <p class="lb-margin-bottom-l--bp-auto ytc-centered-type--responsive-xxs ytc-related__desc ytc-font-body"> What’s next? 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