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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube platform: minimum age to use the service",
      "summary": "You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service",
      "body": "You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service\n\nWhat YouTube (Google LLC) actually says:\n\n“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.”\n\nNote: None",
      "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 (Google LLC)",
      "evidence_quote": "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",
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      "topic": "minimum age to use the service",
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        "region": [
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        ],
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        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_2",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube platform: parental permission for minors",
      "summary": "Users under 18 must have parent or guardian permission to use the Service",
      "body": "Users under 18 must have parent or guardian permission to use the Service\n\nWhat YouTube (Google LLC) actually says:\n\n“If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you.”\n\nNote: None",
      "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 (Google LLC)",
      "evidence_quote": "If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service. Please have them read this Agreement with you.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube platform",
      "topic": "parental permission for minors",
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_3",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: eligibility thresholds - subscribers and watch hours",
      "summary": "To join YPP, a channel needs 500 subscribers and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) plus either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)",
      "body": "To join YPP, a channel needs 500 subscribers and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) plus either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“To join, your channel must: Be in good standing with YouTube; Follow all the YouTube monetization policies; Be located in a region where the YPP is available; Meet eligibility requirements; Eligibility thresholds: 500 subs and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "To join, your channel must: Be in good standing with YouTube; Follow all the YouTube monetization policies; Be located in a region where the YPP is available; Meet eligibility requirements; Eligibility thresholds: 500 subs and 3 public uploads (past 90 days) and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days) or 3M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "eligibility thresholds - subscribers and watch hours",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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          "money.fees"
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        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_4",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: eligibility thresholds tier 2",
      "summary": "YPP also accepts 1,000 subscribers with either 4,000 qualified watch hours (past 365 days) or 10M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)",
      "body": "YPP also accepts 1,000 subscribers with either 4,000 qualified watch hours (past 365 days) or 10M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Unlock more earning features: 1,000 subs; And either 4,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days), or 10M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Unlock more earning features: 1,000 subs; And either 4,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos (past 365 days), or 10M qualified Shorts views (past 90 days)",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "topic": "eligibility thresholds tier 2",
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        "region": [
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        "platform": "youtube",
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          "money.fees"
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_5",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: application review timeline",
      "summary": "YPP review process typically takes about 1 month after application submission",
      "body": "YPP review process typically takes about 1 month after application submission\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Your channel will be automatically moved into a review queue. The review process typically takes about a month, but delays are possible.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Your channel will be automatically moved into a review queue. The review process typically takes about a month, but delays are possible.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "topic": "application review timeline",
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
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        ],
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    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_6",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "AdSense for YouTube account requirement",
      "summary": "Creators must have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to their channel to receive payments",
      "body": "Creators must have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to their channel to receive payments\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don't already have one (only create a new AdSense for YouTube account in YouTube Studio – learn more)”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Have one active AdSense for YouTube account linked to your channel or be ready to set one up in YouTube Studio if you don't already have one (only create a new AdSense for YouTube account in YouTube Studio – learn more)",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube monetization",
      "topic": "AdSense for YouTube account requirement",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_7",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube payments: address verification via PIN",
      "summary": "A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is mailed to the creator's physical address for verification",
      "body": "A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is mailed to the creator's physical address for verification\n\nWhat YouTube / Google actually says:\n\n“When your earnings pass the address verification threshold for your YouTube payments account, we will mail a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to your physical address. This PIN needs to be entered into your AdSense for YouTube account to verify your address before you can get paid.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11602441",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube / Google",
      "evidence_quote": "When your earnings pass the address verification threshold for your YouTube payments account, we will mail a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to your physical address. This PIN needs to be entered into your AdSense for YouTube account to verify your address before you can get paid.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube payments",
      "topic": "address verification via PIN",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_8",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube payments: payment schedule",
      "summary": "YouTube earnings are paid between the 7th and 12th of the following month once the payment threshold is met",
      "body": "YouTube earnings are paid between the 7th and 12th of the following month once the payment threshold is met\n\nWhat YouTube / Google actually says:\n\n“Your finalized YouTube earnings each month are added to your YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month. Once added, you can view payment details (such as applicable tax deductions) in the Transactions page.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11407695",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube / Google",
      "evidence_quote": "Your finalized YouTube earnings each month are added to your YouTube payments account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the following month. Once added, you can view payment details (such as applicable tax deductions) in the Transactions page.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube payments",
      "topic": "payment schedule",
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        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_9",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube payments: payment threshold amount",
      "summary": "The payment threshold amount varies by location; example states $100 threshold results in payment by July 26 if threshold reached in June",
      "body": "The payment threshold amount varies by location; example states $100 threshold results in payment by July 26 if threshold reached in June\n\nWhat YouTube / Google actually says:\n\n“If the YouTube payment threshold is $100, and you reached that threshold amount in June, then we will issue you a payment by July 26, if not earlier.”\n\nNote: None",
      "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 / Google",
      "evidence_quote": "If the YouTube payment threshold is $100, and you reached that threshold amount in June, then we will issue you a payment by July 26, if not earlier.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "YouTube payments",
      "topic": "payment threshold amount",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
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    },
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      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_10",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: two-step verification requirement",
      "summary": "Two-step verification must be turned on for the Google Account to apply for YPP",
      "body": "Two-step verification must be turned on for the Google Account to apply for YPP\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Make sure that two-step verification is turned on for your Google Account.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Make sure that two-step verification is turned on for your Google Account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
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      "topic": "two-step verification requirement",
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        "region": [
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    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_11",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: no active Community Guidelines strikes",
      "summary": "Channels with active Community Guidelines strikes cannot apply for YPP",
      "body": "Channels with active Community Guidelines strikes cannot apply for YPP\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
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        "lane": "any",
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_12",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: country/region availability",
      "summary": "YPP is only available in certain countries/regions; creators must live in an eligible region",
      "body": "YPP is only available in certain countries/regions; creators must live in an eligible region\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available.",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "country/region availability",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.geo"
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        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1855_youtube_technology_review_channel_creator_how_to_start_1855_13",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: advanced features access requirement",
      "summary": "Creators must have advanced features access enabled on YouTube to apply for YPP",
      "body": "Creators must have advanced features access enabled on YouTube to apply for YPP\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“Have access to advanced features on YouTube.”\n\nNote: None",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/earn/youtube-partner-program/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "Have access to advanced features on YouTube.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1855-youtube-technology-review-channel-creator-how-to-start",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "advanced features access requirement",
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        "lane": "any",
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