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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: minimum age to use the service",
      "summary": "YouTube requires users to be at least 13 years old to use the service.",
      "body": "YouTube requires users to 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: Terms of Service section 'Who May Use the Service'",
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      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/t/terms",
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      "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.",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_ypc_eligibility_subscribers",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: subscriber and watch-hour threshold for monetization eligibility",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers and 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for YPP.",
      "body": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers and 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for YPP.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or 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",
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      "evidence_quote": "Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
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      "topic": "subscriber and watch-hour threshold for monetization eligibility",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Either threshold suffices; watch hours from Shorts Feed do not count toward the 4,000 hours",
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      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: YPP availability in the United States",
      "summary": "The YouTube Partner Program is available in the United States.",
      "body": "The YouTube Partner Program is available in the United States.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“United States”\n\nNote: From the YPP availability page; Russia is excluded due to suspension of Google advertising systems",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7101720",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "topic": "YPP availability in the United States",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Also available in 70+ other countries/regions listed on the same page",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_adsense_earning_minimum",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Google AdSense for YouTube: minimum earnings to receive first payout",
      "summary": "AdSense for YouTube requires earnings to reach $10 before a payment can be issued.",
      "body": "AdSense for YouTube requires earnings to reach $10 before a payment can be issued.\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help actually says:\n\n“First, your ad earnings need to reach $10 (or local equivalent).”\n\nNote: From the 'Steps to getting paid' page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709858",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_adsense_payment_threshold",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Payment threshold for disbursement",
      "summary": "AdSense for YouTube pays out when the account balance reaches $100.",
      "body": "AdSense for YouTube pays out when the account balance reaches $100.\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help actually says:\n\n“Payment threshold: $100 (U.S. Dollar)”\n\nNote: From the Payment thresholds table page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709871",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "evidence_quote": "Payment threshold: $100 (U.S. Dollar)",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_adsense_identity_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Google AdSense for YouTube: identity verification requirement",
      "summary": "AdSense identity verification threshold is $0, meaning creators must verify their identity before their account can start showing ads and receiving payments.",
      "body": "AdSense identity verification threshold is $0, meaning creators must verify their identity before their account can start showing ads and receiving payments.\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help actually says:\n\n“Your identity verification threshold is now $0. You must verify your identity before your account can start showing ads and receiving payments from Google AdSense.”\n\nNote: From the Payment thresholds page",
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      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/7568896",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Your identity verification threshold is now $0. You must verify your identity before your account can start showing ads and receiving payments from Google AdSense.",
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      "topic": "identity verification requirement",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Applies globally; 45 days to submit required documents after request",
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        "region": [
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_adsense_address_verification",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Google AdSense for YouTube: address (PIN) verification requirement",
      "summary": "AdSense address verification requires a $10 (or local equivalent) balance before a PIN is mailed to the payment address.",
      "body": "AdSense address verification requires a $10 (or local equivalent) balance before a PIN is mailed to the payment address.\n\nWhat Google AdSense Help actually says:\n\n“Your address verification is still $10 (or local equivalent).”\n\nNote: From the Payment thresholds page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/1709871",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Your address verification is still $10 (or local equivalent).",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Google AdSense for YouTube",
      "topic": "address (PIN) verification requirement",
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      "applies_to_scope": "PIN sent by standard post; may take 2-3 weeks to arrive; 4 months to complete verification",
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        "region": [
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        "platform": "youtube",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: content originality requirement for monetization",
      "summary": "YouTube requires monetized content to be original and authentic, not mass-produced, generic, repetitive, or manipulative.",
      "body": "YouTube requires monetized content to be original and authentic, not mass-produced, generic, repetitive, or manipulative.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“If you're making money on YouTube, your content should be original and 'authentic.' This means that we expect your content to: Be your original creation. Not be mass-produced, generic, repetitive, or manipulative.”\n\nNote: From the YouTube channel monetization policies page",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube Help (Google)",
      "evidence_quote": "If you're making money on YouTube, your content should be original and 'authentic.' This means that we expect your content to: Be your original creation. Not be mass-produced, generic, repetitive, or manipulative.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_community_guidelines_strikes",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: no active Community Guidelines strikes required for YPP",
      "summary": "A channel must have no active Community Guidelines strikes to join the YouTube Partner Program.",
      "body": "A channel must have no active Community Guidelines strikes to join the YouTube Partner Program.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "evidence_quote": "Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all YPP applicants",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: 2-Step Verification requirement for YPP",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification to be turned on for the Google Account before joining YPP.",
      "body": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification to be turned on for the Google Account before joining YPP.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: typical review time for YPP application",
      "summary": "YouTube typically reviews YPP applications in about 1 month.",
      "body": "YouTube typically reviews YPP applications in about 1 month.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“We'll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: appeal window for rejected YPP application",
      "summary": "Creators can appeal a rejected YPP application within 21 days.",
      "body": "Creators can appeal a rejected YPP application within 21 days.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“If your first application wasn't successful, don't worry - you can appeal the decision within 21 days or keep uploading original content and you'll be able to re-apply after a 30-day period.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Content ID claims can delay payments up to 90 days",
      "summary": "YouTube may withhold earnings and delay payments up to 90 days due to Content ID claims.",
      "body": "YouTube may withhold earnings and delay payments up to 90 days due to Content ID claims.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“For any such violations, we need some time to investigate whether the earnings need to be withheld, adjusted, or offset. This may result in payment delays of up to 90 days or until we've resolved any third-party rights disputes.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "id": "learn_r1859_youtube_true_crime_channel_creator_how_to_start_1859_youtube_channel_inactivity_timeout",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: monetization disabled after 6 months of inactivity",
      "summary": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted for 6 months or more.",
      "body": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted for 6 months or more.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“we may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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