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    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_eligibility_thresholds",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "YouTube Partner Program eligibility requires 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": "YouTube Partner Program eligibility requires 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 Google LLC 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": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "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": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_earlier_access_thresholds",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Earlier access to some YouTube Partner Program features is available at 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "body": "Earlier access to some YouTube Partner Program features is available at 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“500 subs 3 qualified 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)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/creators/partner-program",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "500 subs 3 qualified 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": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_application_requirements",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To apply to YPP, creators must follow channel monetization policies, live in a YPP-available country, have no active Community Guidelines strikes, have 2-Step Verification on their Google Account, have advanced features access on YouTube, and have or set up an AdSense for YouTube account.",
      "body": "To apply to YPP, creators must follow channel monetization policies, live in a YPP-available country, have no active Community Guidelines strikes, have 2-Step Verification on their Google Account, have advanced features access on YouTube, and have or set up an AdSense for YouTube account.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“Follow the YouTube channel monetization policies. Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel. Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have advanced features access on YouTube. 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”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Follow the YouTube channel monetization policies. Live in a country/region where the YouTube Partner Program is available. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel. Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have advanced features access on YouTube. 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",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_revenue_sharing_ads",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Money.fees",
      "summary": "YouTube shares ad revenue with creators in the YouTube Partner Program; creators earn a share of revenue from Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads.",
      "body": "YouTube shares ad revenue with creators in the YouTube Partner Program; creators earn a share of revenue from Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and monetization features, and access to our Creator Support teams. It also allows revenue sharing from ads being served on your content.”\n\nNote: No explicit percentage split stated on page accessed",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and monetization features, and access to our Creator Support teams. It also allows revenue sharing from ads being served on your content.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_monetization_features",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Money.fees",
      "summary": "YPP members can earn through Advertising revenue (Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads), YouTube Premium revenue, Channel Memberships, Super Chat & Super Stickers, Super Thanks, and YouTube Shopping.",
      "body": "YPP members can earn through Advertising revenue (Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads), YouTube Premium revenue, Channel Memberships, Super Chat & Super Stickers, Super Thanks, and YouTube Shopping.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“You can make money on YouTube through the following features: Advertising revenue: Earn revenue from Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads. Shopping: Your fans can browse and buy products from your store, or products you tag from other brands through the YouTube Shopping affiliate program. YouTube Premium revenue: Get part of a YouTube Premium subscriber's subscription fee when they watch your content. Channel memberships: Your members make recurring monthly payments in exchange for access to special perks. Super Chat & Super Stickers: Your fans pay to get their messages or animated images highlighted in live chat streams. Super Thanks: Your fans pay to view a fun animation and get their message highlighted in your video or Short's comments section.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "You can make money on YouTube through the following features: Advertising revenue: Earn revenue from Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads. Shopping: Your fans can browse and buy products from your store, or products you tag from other brands through the YouTube Shopping affiliate program. YouTube Premium revenue: Get part of a YouTube Premium subscriber's subscription fee when they watch your content. Channel memberships: Your members make recurring monthly payments in exchange for access to special perks. Super Chat & Super Stickers: Your fans pay to get their messages or animated images highlighted in live chat streams. Super Thanks: Your fans pay to view a fun animation and get their message highlighted in your video or Short's comments section.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_ad_revenue_threshold",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Full ad revenue (Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads) requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "body": "Full ad revenue (Watch Page ads and Shorts Feed ads) requires 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“Ad revenue 1,000 subscribers Either: 4,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Ad revenue 1,000 subscribers Either: 4,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_channel_memberships_threshold",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Channel Memberships requires 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, plus being at least 18 years old and living in a country where channel memberships is available.",
      "body": "Channel Memberships requires 500 subscribers, 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3,000 qualified watch hours on long-form videos in the last 365 days or 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, plus being at least 18 years old and living in a country where channel memberships is available.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“Channel memberships 500 subscribers 3 public uploads in the last 90 days Either: 3,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days Be at least 18 years old Live in a country where channel memberships is available”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Channel memberships 500 subscribers 3 public uploads in the last 90 days Either: 3,000 qualified watch hours on long form videos in the last 365 days 3 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days Be at least 18 years old Live in a country where channel memberships is available",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where feature is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_super_chat_threshold",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Super Chat & Super Stickers requires being at least 18 years old, living in a country/region where Super Chat and Super Stickers are available, and accepting the Commerce Product Module.",
      "body": "Super Chat & Super Stickers requires being at least 18 years old, living in a country/region where Super Chat and Super Stickers are available, and accepting the Commerce Product Module.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“Super Chat & Super Stickers Be at least 18 years old Live in a country/region where Super Chat and Super Stickers are available Have accepted the Commerce Product Module or formerly available Commerce Product Addendum”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Super Chat & Super Stickers Be at least 18 years old Live in a country/region where Super Chat and Super Stickers are available Have accepted the Commerce Product Module or formerly available Commerce Product Addendum",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where feature is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_monetization_policies",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.content",
      "summary": "YPP members must follow YouTube channel monetization policies including Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Copyright policies, Rights Clearance Adjustment policies, and program policies; all content monetizing with ads must follow advertiser-friendly content guidelines.",
      "body": "YPP members must follow YouTube channel monetization policies including Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Copyright policies, Rights Clearance Adjustment policies, and program policies; all content monetizing with ads must follow advertiser-friendly content guidelines.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“If you're monetizing on YouTube, it's important that your channel follows YouTube monetization policies. These include policies described below, as well as YouTube's Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Copyright, Rights Clearance Adjustment policies, and our program policies. All content monetizing with ads must follow our advertiser-friendly content guidelines.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "If you're monetizing on YouTube, it's important that your channel follows YouTube monetization policies. These include policies described below, as well as YouTube's Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, Copyright, Rights Clearance Adjustment policies, and our program policies. All content monetizing with ads must follow our advertiser-friendly content guidelines.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_reused_content_policy",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Reused content (repurposing others' content without significant original commentary or modification) is not allowed to monetize; channels with reused content may lose monetization on the entire channel.",
      "body": "Reused content (repurposing others' content without significant original commentary or modification) is not allowed to monetize; channels with reused content may lose monetization on the entire channel.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“Reused content refers to channels that repurpose content that's already on YouTube or another online source without adding significant original commentary, substantive modifications, or educational or entertainment value. Reused content may also be known as duplicative or scraped content. Our reused content policy applies to your channel as a whole. If you have videos that violate our guidelines, or if we cannot clearly tell that you made the content, monetization may be removed from your entire channel.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "Reused content refers to channels that repurpose content that's already on YouTube or another online source without adding significant original commentary, substantive modifications, or educational or entertainment value. Reused content may also be known as duplicative or scraped content. Our reused content policy applies to your channel as a whole. If you have videos that violate our guidelines, or if we cannot clearly tell that you made the content, monetization may be removed from your entire channel.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_ai_personas_policy",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.content",
      "summary": "Channels using AI-generated personas to deliver information on sensitive topics (health, legal, finance, politics) are not allowed to monetize.",
      "body": "Channels using AI-generated personas to deliver information on sensitive topics (health, legal, finance, politics) are not allowed to monetize.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“This policy refers to channels that use AI-generated personas to deliver information on sensitive topics. This includes any content that presents itself as a human expert providing advice to viewers on topics such as health, legal issues, finances, or politics. To protect viewers who may be confused or otherwise negatively impacted by this content, channels uploading this content will not be allowed to monetize.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "This policy refers to channels that use AI-generated personas to deliver information on sensitive topics. This includes any content that presents itself as a human expert providing advice to viewers on topics such as health, legal issues, finances, or politics. To protect viewers who may be confused or otherwise negatively impacted by this content, channels uploading this content will not be allowed to monetize.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_enforcement_actions",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Violating YouTube channel monetization policies can result in withholding or adjusting earnings, limiting ad earnings, suspending participation in YPP, or terminating the YouTube channel.",
      "body": "Violating YouTube channel monetization policies can result in withholding or adjusting earnings, limiting ad earnings, suspending participation in YPP, or terminating the YouTube channel.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“We may withhold or adjust any of your earnings associated with violations of the YouTube channel monetization policies. We may also charge back associated earnings against any AdSense for YouTube balance that has not yet been disbursed or offset such amounts against future earnings payable to you. Limit ad earnings from your videos... your videos may have limited ad earnings or no ad earnings. Suspend your participation in the YouTube Partner Program... your channel may lose access to all monetization tools, features, and Modules. Suspend or even terminate your YouTube channel”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "We may withhold or adjust any of your earnings associated with violations of the YouTube channel monetization policies. We may also charge back associated earnings against any AdSense for YouTube balance that has not yet been disbursed or offset such amounts against future earnings payable to you. Limit ad earnings from your videos... your videos may have limited ad earnings or no ad earnings. Suspend your participation in the YouTube Partner Program... your channel may lose access to all monetization tools, features, and Modules. Suspend or even terminate your YouTube channel",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_appeal_process",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Creators can appeal a YPP rejection within 21 days, or re-apply after 30 days for a first rejection, or 90 days for subsequent rejections.",
      "body": "Creators can appeal a YPP rejection within 21 days, or re-apply after 30 days for a first rejection, or 90 days for subsequent rejections.\n\nWhat Google LLC 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. If this isn't your first application to be rejected, or you've previously re-applied, you can try again after a 90-day period.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "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. If this isn't your first application to be rejected, or you've previously re-applied, you can try again after a 90-day period.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_ypp_inactivity_monetization_removal",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.",
      "body": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“If a channel is inactive and has not uploaded or posted posts for 6 months or more, YouTube reserves the right to remove its monetization.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "If a channel is inactive and has not uploaded or posted posts for 6 months or more, YouTube reserves the right to remove its monetization.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_youtube_non_ypp_ads_no_revenue",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Money.fees",
      "summary": "According to YouTube's Terms of Service, YouTube retains the right to serve ads on all content on the platform; non-YPP creators see ads but do not receive a revenue share.",
      "body": "According to YouTube's Terms of Service, YouTube retains the right to serve ads on all content on the platform; non-YPP creators see ads but do not receive a revenue share.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“According to our Terms of Service, YouTube retains the right to serve ads on all content on the platform. If you do not currently meet the higher eligibility criteria of YPP you may still see ads being served on your content. In this case, you are not yet eligible to receive a share of the revenue.”\n\nNote: Help page 72851 cites the ToS for this claim",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "According to our Terms of Service, YouTube retains the right to serve ads on all content on the platform. If you do not currently meet the higher eligibility criteria of YPP you may still see ads being served on your content. In this case, you are not yet eligible to receive a share of the revenue.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_youtube_tos_age_requirement",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.id",
      "summary": "Users must be at least 13 years old to use YouTube; under 18 requires parent or guardian permission.",
      "body": "Users must be at least 13 years old to use YouTube; under 18 requires parent or guardian permission.\n\nWhat 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. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "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. If you are under 18, you represent that you have your parent or guardian's permission to use the Service.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_youtube_tos_license_to_monetize",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.content",
      "summary": "By uploading content, creators grant YouTube the right to monetize that content including displaying ads or charging fees for access; this does not entitle the creator to payments.",
      "body": "By uploading content, creators grant YouTube the right to monetize that content including displaying ads or charging fees for access; this does not entitle the creator to payments.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“You grant to YouTube the right to monetize your Content on the Service (and such monetization may include displaying ads on or within Content or charging users a fee for access). This Agreement does not entitle you to any payments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "You grant to YouTube the right to monetize your Content on the Service (and such monetization may include displaying ads on or within Content or charging users a fee for access). This Agreement does not entitle you to any payments.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content",
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_youtube_tos_governing_law",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] YouTube: Safety.legal",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] All claims relating to YouTube's Terms of Service are governed by California law and must be litigated exclusively in Santa Clara County, California, USA.",
      "body": "All claims relating to YouTube's Terms of Service are governed by California law and must be litigated exclusively in Santa Clara County, California, USA.\n\nWhat Google LLC actually says:\n\n“All claims arising out of or relating to these terms or the Service will be governed by California law, except California's conflict of laws rules, and will be litigated exclusively in the federal or state courts of Santa Clara County, California, USA.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.youtube.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC",
      "evidence_quote": "All claims arising out of or relating to these terms or the Service will be governed by California law, except California's conflict of laws rules, and will be litigated exclusively in the federal or state courts of Santa Clara County, California, USA.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Safety.legal",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "safety.legal"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "thin_body",
          "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261024-052246Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_vimeo_ondemand_revenue_split",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Vimeo On Demand: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Vimeo On Demand creators receive 90% of revenue after transaction costs.",
      "body": "Vimeo On Demand creators receive 90% of revenue after transaction costs.\n\nWhat Vimeo.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Support creators, who get 90% of the revenue after transaction costs.”\n\nNote: Vimeo On Demand is being phased out per the page; purchases closed starting Sept 21, 2026, full shutdown Nov 20, 2026",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vimeo.com/ondemand",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Vimeo.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Support creators, who get 90% of the revenue after transaction costs.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Vimeo On Demand",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide where VOD was available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "vimeoondemand",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r933_youtube_and_tiktok_video_what_it_is_vimeo_ondemand_shutdown",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Vimeo On Demand: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Vimeo On Demand is being phased out: new purchases and subscriptions closed September 21, 2026; full shutdown November 20, 2026, when access ends.",
      "body": "Vimeo On Demand is being phased out: new purchases and subscriptions closed September 21, 2026; full shutdown November 20, 2026, when access ends.\n\nWhat Vimeo.com, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Vimeo On Demand (VOD) is being phased out. Starting on September 21st, you won't be able to make new purchases or start subscriptions. If you've already purchased content, you'll retain access until November 20th, when VOD will be fully shut down, and access will end.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vimeo.com/ondemand",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-29",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Vimeo.com, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Vimeo On Demand (VOD) is being phased out. Starting on September 21st, you won't be able to make new purchases or start subscriptions. If you've already purchased content, you'll retain access until November 20th, when VOD will be fully shut down, and access will end.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "933-youtube-and-tiktok-video-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Vimeo On Demand",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Worldwide",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "vimeoondemand",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
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}