Please note: Starting February 20th, 2018 channels with fewer than 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours will no longer qualify for YouTube Partner Program, and ads will not appear until the channel reaches that threshold. **If you would like to monetize the videos we have claimed, you can dispute our claim within your YouTube account** * Requirements- Your release must be both opted into YouTube Music AND have NO territory restrictions to also take part in YouTube Content ID. Important : Violations of these guidelines may lead to permanent blocking of your track(s) from this service.

Any content that is not exclusive to youĬheck out this video for more details on how it works and what is eligible:.

Content containing any audio library samples, sound effects, or production loops (such as GarageBand loops).

Songs already monetized on YouTube by another distributor.

Part of a compilation/various artists’ albums.

Video gameplay footage (by other than the game’s publisher).

Clips from other sources used under fair use principles.

Public domain footage, speeches, recordings, or compositions.

All cover songs, regardless of cover license, including karaoke versions.

Content released under Creative Commons or similar free/open licenses.

Content licensed non-exclusively from a third party (such as samples or beats that are not exclusively licensed).

The following examples are Ineligible and cannot be used for YouTube or Facebook Monetization :

Use third-party material for which you have exclusive rights.

Use only your own material for which you have exclusive rights.

Songs that you control all of the master and publishing rights to. This rule applies to Facebook as well, but their program will show no visual indicator (like a claim or an ad). Failure to obtain the proper permission could. YouTube automatically generates claims against other user's uploaded content that matches the music you provide, so it very important that the music you are opting in is eligible to avoid falsely claiming other user’s content. The process of obtaining permission from the owners of the sampled music is referred to as sample clearance.

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