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      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_thresholds",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: YPP eligibility thresholds",
      "summary": "To join the YouTube Partner Program a channel needs 1,000 subscribers with either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "body": "To join the YouTube Partner Program a channel needs 1,000 subscribers with either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1839-youtube-how-to-and-tutorial-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "YPP eligibility thresholds",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
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        ],
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          "money.fees",
          "access.id",
          "access.geo"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_review_time",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: YPP review duration",
      "summary": "YouTube reviews a YPP application typically in about 1 month after the creator accepts the terms and links an AdSense account.",
      "body": "YouTube reviews a YPP application typically in about 1 month after the creator accepts the terms and links an AdSense account.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“We'll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "We'll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "YPP review duration",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "creator_program",
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        ],
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          "money.fees",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_repayment_cycle",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: payment schedule",
      "summary": "A creator who hits the payment threshold by end of January receives payment at the end of February.",
      "body": "A creator who hits the payment threshold by end of January receives payment at the end of February.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“For example, let's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above and have no active payment holds, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14732067",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "For example, let's say the payment threshold for your account is $100. If your current balance reached $100 during January and you've completed all the steps above and have no active payment holds, then we would issue you a payment at the end of February.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1839-youtube-how-to-and-tutorial-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "payment schedule",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_payment_threshold_usd",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: payment threshold by currency",
      "summary": "For a USD AdSense for YouTube account the payment threshold is $100, the verification threshold and payment method selection threshold are $10, and the cancelation threshold is $10.",
      "body": "For a USD AdSense for YouTube account the payment threshold is $100, the verification threshold and payment method selection threshold are $10, and the cancelation threshold is $10.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“U.S. Dollar (USD) — Tax info threshold $0, Verification threshold $10, Payment method selection threshold $10, Payment threshold $100, Cancelation threshold $10”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14727140",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "U.S. Dollar (USD) — Tax info threshold $0, Verification threshold $10, Payment method selection threshold $10, Payment threshold $100, Cancelation threshold $10",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1839-youtube-how-to-and-tutorial-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "payment threshold by currency",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "thresholds vary by reporting currency in the AdSense account; US dollar row shown.",
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        "lane": "creator_program",
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        ],
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_payment_methods",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: payment methods",
      "summary": "Available payment forms depend on the payment address and may include Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Hyperwallet, wire transfer, or check.",
      "body": "Available payment forms depend on the payment address and may include Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Hyperwallet, wire transfer, or check.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“The options available may include Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Hyperwallet, wire transfer, or check.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14732067",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "The options available may include Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), Hyperwallet, wire transfer, or check.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "payment methods",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        ],
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          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_identity_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] YouTube: identity and address verification",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Once YouTube earnings reach the verification threshold, a creator must verify their identity and verify their address by entering a PIN mailed by standard post, which may take 3-4 weeks to arrive.",
      "body": "Once YouTube earnings reach the verification threshold, a creator must verify their identity and verify their address by entering a PIN mailed by standard post, which may take 3-4 weeks to arrive.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Once you've verified your identity, we'll mail a PIN to your payment address. Enter this PIN into your AdSense for YouTube account so we can verify your address and issue future payments. We'll send your PIN by standard post, which may take 3-4 weeks to arrive.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14732067",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Once you've verified your identity, we'll mail a PIN to your payment address. Enter this PIN into your AdSense for YouTube account so we can verify your address and issue future payments. We'll send your PIN by standard post, which may take 3-4 weeks to arrive.",
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        "region": [
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        ],
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        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "safety.privacy"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
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        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_tax_info",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: tax information",
      "summary": "All monetizing YouTube creators, regardless of location, must provide tax info to Google; without it Google may deduct up to 24% of total earnings worldwide.",
      "body": "All monetizing YouTube creators, regardless of location, must provide tax info to Google; without it Google may deduct up to 24% of total earnings worldwide.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“All monetizing creators on YouTube, regardless of their location in the world, are required to provide tax info. Creators are also required to re-submit their tax info every few years... If tax info isn't provided by Dec. 10th, Google may be required to deduct up to 24% of your total earnings worldwide.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10391362",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "All monetizing creators on YouTube, regardless of their location in the world, are required to provide tax info. Creators are also required to re-submit their tax info every few years... If tax info isn't provided by Dec. 10th, Google may be required to deduct up to 24% of your total earnings worldwide.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "tax information",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Chapter 3; creators outside the US may claim treaty benefits to reduce withholding to 0",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_ypp_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: age requirement to use the Service",
      "summary": "A user must be at least 13 years old to use YouTube; children of all ages may use the Service if enabled by a parent or legal guardian.",
      "body": "A user must be at least 13 years old to use YouTube; children of all ages may use the Service if enabled by a parent or legal guardian.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Age Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/t/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Age Requirements: You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service; however, children of all ages may use the Service and YouTube Kids (where available) if enabled by a parent or legal guardian.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1839-youtube-how-to-and-tutorial-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "age requirement to use the Service",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_onet_producers_directors",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "O*NET: occupation of producing video",
      "summary": "O*NET classifies video producing/directing under Producers and Directors (27-2012.00), defined as producing or directing stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.",
      "body": "O*NET classifies video producing/directing under Producers and Directors (27-2012.00), defined as producing or directing stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.”\n\nNote: O*NET Job Zone: Job Zone Four (considerable preparation needed), SVP range 7.0 to < 8.0; education: most require a four-year bachelor's degree but some do not.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2012.00",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Produce or direct stage, television, radio, video, or film productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Responsible for creative decisions, such as interpretation of script, choice of actors or guests, set design, sound, special effects, and choreography.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "O*NET",
      "topic": "occupation of producing video",
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        "lane": "creator_program",
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          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
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        "explicitness": "any"
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    },
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      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_onet_software_skills",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "O*NET: video production software requirements",
      "summary": "O*NET lists video creation and editing software as a key skill for producers and directors, including Adobe After Effects, Screencastify, and TikTok.",
      "body": "O*NET lists video creation and editing software as a key skill for producers and directors, including Adobe After Effects, Screencastify, and TikTok.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Video creation and editing software — Adobe After Effects (In-Demand Hot technology); Screencastify; TikTok (Hot Technology); YouTube; [11 more]”",
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      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "id": "learn_r1839_youtube_how_to_and_tutorial_channel_creator_how_to_start_onet_wages_2025",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "O*NET: median wages for media and communication equipment workers",
      "summary": "For O*NET category 'Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other' (27-4099.00), median wages in 2025 were $34.00 hourly / $70,720 annual, with 14,000 employees and projected growth slower than average (1% to 2%) over 2025-2035.",
      "body": "For O*NET category 'Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other' (27-4099.00), median wages in 2025 were $34.00 hourly / $70,720 annual, with 14,000 employees and projected growth slower than average (1% to 2%) over 2025-2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025) $34.00 hourly, $70,720 annual; Employment (2025) 14,000 employees; Projected growth (2025-2035) Slower than average (1% to 2%); Projected job openings (2025-2035) 1,000”\n\nNote: O*NET itself states: 'O*NET data is not available for this type of title.' Site updated October 6, 2026.",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
      "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025) $34.00 hourly, $70,720 annual; Employment (2025) 14,000 employees; Projected growth (2025-2035) Slower than average (1% to 2%); Projected job openings (2025-2035) 1,000",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "O*NET",
      "topic": "median wages for media and communication equipment workers",
      "applies_to_country": "Us",
      "applies_to_scope": "Category is 'All Other' and O*NET states data is not available for this title type; figures sourced from BLS 2025 wage d",
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