How To Avoid Being Hit With Re-Used Content (Demonetization)

Summary

This video provides essential advice for YouTube creators on avoiding reused content claims and demonetization. It highlights the risks of using content from large creators or verified agencies, as they often claim rights to videos. The key to avoiding these issues is ensuring substantial commentary or edits throughout the content, making it transformative. Creators are advised to stick with smaller, independent content creators and to maintain consistency in uploading and evolving content. The video also covers strategies for disputing claims, emphasizing that full commentary and edits significantly improve the chances of reinstatement and monetization.

Takeaways

• 😀 Avoid using content from large, verified creators or agencies like Bench Mob and Bar Stool Sports, as they often claim rights over others' content.
• 😀 Even with edits or commentary, using content from big creators can still result in content claims and strikes.
• 😀 When starting out, be cautious and follow YouTube’s rules strictly to avoid being flagged for reused content, especially before getting monetized.
• 😀 If you’re hit with reused content claims, it’s important to show significant edits or provide commentary over most of the content to fight those claims successfully.
• 😀 Creators who submit content to large agencies often unknowingly sign away rights to their work, which can lead to other creators facing claims for using the same content.
• 😀 It’s essential to transform content by adding commentary or edits to avoid content being flagged for reuse or copyright strikes.
• 😀 Avoid using content from agencies or creators who mass claim content, as it is very difficult to fight such claims and get reinstated.
• 😀 If your content is flagged, providing a thoughtful and transformative revision in your appeal can help, but partial commentary or letting clips play without edits can result in a permanent demonetization.
• 😀 New, smaller creators are less likely to claim content compared to big corporations, making it safer to use their videos and add commentary or edits.
• 😀 Showing your face in a video and constantly adding something new to the visual content can prevent reused content claims and help maintain monetization.

Q & A

What is the main issue discussed in the video?

The main issue discussed is the challenge of 'reused content' claims on YouTube and how creators can avoid them by following proper content transformation practices.

Why should creators avoid using content from large creators or verified accounts?

Large creators or verified accounts often own the rights to their content or use third-party services that claim content, making it more likely that smaller creators will face copyright claims or reused content strikes.

What are the consequences of using content from large creators or agencies?

Using content from large creators can lead to copyright claims, demonetization, and strikes, making it difficult to maintain a monetized and sustainable channel.

What is the difference between partial commentary and full commentary in avoiding reused content claims?

Partial commentary, where a creator only speaks briefly over a video or lets large portions play without edits, is more likely to get flagged for reused content. Full commentary, where the creator talks over most of the content, is less likely to face claims.

Why is it important to add full commentary or edits to the content you upload?

Full commentary or edits ensure the content is considered 'transformed,' making it less likely to be flagged for reused content. This also provides grounds for defending against any potential claims.

Can a video be demonetized without being claimed or struck by copyright?

Yes, a video can be demonetized due to reused content even if it has not been officially claimed or struck by copyright, as YouTube can still assess it and make decisions based on its policies.

How do big creators or agencies handle content claims differently than smaller creators?

Big creators or agencies often have systems in place to claim content automatically, and they can use other creators' clips without facing the same scrutiny. Smaller creators, however, need to be much more cautious in how they use other people's content.

What are the best practices for creating content to avoid reused content claims?

The best practices include adding significant commentary, making edits over the content, and ensuring there is something visually or audibly new throughout the video. Full transformations, including visual changes and commentary, help in avoiding claims.

How should creators respond if their content is claimed or struck for reused content?

If content is claimed or struck, creators should ensure their content has full commentary or significant edits. If not, it’s advisable to accept the claim rather than fight it. For those with proper transformation, an appeal can be made based on transformative content principles.

What is the impact of using content from creators with a verified checkmark?

Using content from creators with a verified checkmark, or large agencies behind them, increases the likelihood of facing reused content claims or copyright issues, as these entities have rights to their content and may claim it when used by others.