What is a Content ID merits?

If you lot upload a video that contains copyright-protected content, your video could get a Content ID merits. These claims are automatically generated when an uploaded video matches another video (or role of some other video) in our Content ID system.

Copyright owners can set Content ID to block uploads that match a copyrighted work they ain the rights to. They tin can besides allow the claimed content to remain on YouTube with ads. In these cases, the advertisement acquirement goes to the copyright owners of the claimed content.

How exercise I know if my video has a Content ID merits?

When a Content ID claims your video, you'll get an email from YouTube. To find more than details about the claims on your videos:

  1. Sign in to YouTube Studio.
  2. From the left menu, click Content.
  3. In the Restrictions cavalcade, if a video has a claim on it, it will be labeled Copyright claim.
  4. Hover over Copyright claim in the Restrictions cavalcade and click Run across DETAILS.
  5. Click the Down arrowMinimize to expand the claim details.
  6. Under the Content plant during section, click the timestamp to play the segment claimed past Content ID.

You lot tin also filter to get a list of videos that have claims on them by clicking Filter and thenCopyright claims.

Am I in problem if my video has a Content ID claim?

Probably non. Content ID claims usually mean we institute content on your YouTube channel that someone else owns.

Copyright owners are the ones who determine whether other people can reuse their copyrighted content. They often allow their content to be used in YouTube videos in substitution for having ads run on those videos. Ads might play earlier the video or during information technology (if the video is longer than 8 minutes).

If copyright owners don't desire their content reused, they can:

  • Block a video: Copyright owners may choose to cake your video, which means people can't scout it. Your video could exist blocked worldwide or just in certain countries/regions.

  • Restrict sure platforms: Copyright owners may cull to restrict the apps or websites where their content appears. These restrictions won't change the availability of your video on YouTube.

What tin can I exercise if my video has a Content ID claim?

Depending on the state of affairs, yous have a few options to choose from if y'all get a Content ID claim:

If you lot agree with a claim:

  • Practice null: If you believe a claim is valid, you lot can leave it every bit is. Yous can also change your mind later.

  • Remove the claimed content: If you believe a claim is valid, yous can remove the claimed content without having to upload a new video. If washed successfully, any of the 3 options below will automatically release the associated claim:

    1. Trim out a segment: This option removes simply the claimed segment from your video. Acquire more.
    2. Supercede the song (sound claims only): If the music in your video is claimed, you may be able to supersede your audio rail with other music from the YouTube Audio Library. Larn more than.
    3. Mute a song (audio claims only): If the music in your video is claimed, you may be able to mute the claimed song. You lot can choose whether to mute only the song or all audio in the video. Acquire more.
  • Share acquirement: If y'all're in the YouTube Partner Programme and your video's music is claimed, you may be able to share revenue with the music publisher. Learn more.

If y'all disagree with a claim:

  • Dispute the merits: If you believe a claim made on your video is invalid, yous can dispute it. Learn how to dispute a Content ID claim.

If yous dispute a merits without a valid reason, the content owner may request a takedown of your video. If nosotros get a valid takedown asking for your video, your account will get a copyright strike. Learn more than about copyright strikes.

More info

  • How Content ID works
  • Copyright strike nuts
  • Changes to account standing
  • Who claimed my video?
  • Dispute a Content ID merits
  • Copyright issues with live streams

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