1 1 00:00:00,199 --> 00:00:03,210 (piano music) 2 2 00:00:03,210 --> 00:00:04,810 And what happens if you do 3 3 00:00:04,810 --> 00:00:07,310 violate the Community Guidelines? 4 4 00:00:07,310 --> 00:00:09,387 Well, YouTube goes on to say, 5 5 00:00:09,387 --> 00:00:12,397 "If your content violates our Community Guidelines, 6 6 00:00:12,397 --> 00:00:14,840 "here's how it affects your channel." 7 7 00:00:14,840 --> 00:00:16,370 First, they give you a warning, 8 8 00:00:16,370 --> 00:00:17,950 which can be appealed, 9 9 00:00:17,950 --> 00:00:20,460 then if you commit another offense, 10 10 00:00:20,460 --> 00:00:22,530 you will get your first strike. 11 11 00:00:22,530 --> 00:00:25,660 This means that you won't be able to upload videos, 12 12 00:00:25,660 --> 00:00:29,180 live streams, stories, or create custom thumbnails 13 13 00:00:29,180 --> 00:00:30,970 or community posts, okay? 14 14 00:00:30,970 --> 00:00:32,910 That lasts for one week. 15 15 00:00:32,910 --> 00:00:36,240 Privileges will be restored automatically after one week, 16 16 00:00:36,240 --> 00:00:40,480 but your strike will remain on your channel for 90 days. 17 17 00:00:40,480 --> 00:00:43,260 And then, if you get a second strike 18 18 00:00:43,260 --> 00:00:46,420 within the same 90 day period as your first strike, 19 19 00:00:46,420 --> 00:00:49,820 you'll not be able to post content for two weeks. 20 20 00:00:49,820 --> 00:00:51,330 If there are no further issues, 21 21 00:00:51,330 --> 00:00:54,340 full privileges will be restored automatically 22 22 00:00:54,340 --> 00:00:56,530 after the two week period. 23 23 00:00:56,530 --> 00:01:01,020 But each strike expires 90 days from the time it was issued. 24 24 00:01:01,020 --> 00:01:04,900 Third strike, three strikes in the same 90 day period? 25 25 00:01:04,900 --> 00:01:07,520 That results in your channel being permanently 26 26 00:01:07,520 --> 00:01:10,274 removed from YouTube, okay? 27 27 00:01:10,274 --> 00:01:11,107 (laughs) 28 28 00:01:11,107 --> 00:01:13,730 Note that each strike expires in 90 days 29 29 00:01:13,730 --> 00:01:15,320 from the time it is issued, 30 30 00:01:15,320 --> 00:01:19,023 and that deleting the content will not remove your strike. 31 31 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:22,740 They also have copyright strikes. 32 32 00:01:22,740 --> 00:01:25,457 YouTube says, "if you get a copyright strike, 33 33 00:01:25,457 --> 00:01:27,807 "that means your video has been taken down from YouTube 34 34 00:01:27,807 --> 00:01:30,227 "because a copyright owner sent us 35 35 00:01:30,227 --> 00:01:34,130 "a complete and valid legal request asking us to do so." 36 36 00:01:34,130 --> 00:01:36,610 If you receive three copyright strikes, 37 37 00:01:36,610 --> 00:01:39,500 your account, along with any associated channels, 38 38 00:01:39,500 --> 00:01:41,740 is subject to termination. 39 39 00:01:41,740 --> 00:01:45,410 All of the videos uploaded to your account will be removed. 40 40 00:01:45,410 --> 00:01:49,410 And you won't be able to create any new channels. 41 41 00:01:49,410 --> 00:01:51,826 So, those are the rules, you've been warned. 42 42 00:01:51,826 --> 00:01:52,659 (laughs) 43 43 00:01:52,659 --> 00:01:54,160 YouTube had improved its communication 44 44 00:01:54,160 --> 00:01:55,560 with creators, though. 45 45 00:01:55,560 --> 00:01:58,070 So if you're serious about YouTube, 46 46 00:01:58,070 --> 00:02:02,330 then I suggest you subscribe to Creator Insider on YouTube. 47 47 00:02:02,330 --> 00:02:05,180 It's a YouTube channel created by YouTube employees 48 48 00:02:05,180 --> 00:02:08,050 to keep us up to date on everything going on 49 49 00:02:08,050 --> 00:02:11,020 in terms of policy changes, new features, 50 50 00:02:11,020 --> 00:02:14,200 and they even do some myth busting, which is good. 51 51 00:02:14,200 --> 00:02:17,770 Philip DeFranco is also a good channel to subscribe to, 52 52 00:02:17,770 --> 00:02:21,480 as he often covers YouTube news and updates 53 53 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:23,760 on big changes to the platform 54 54 00:02:23,760 --> 00:02:27,940 as well as legal cases involving YouTubers. 55 55 00:02:27,940 --> 00:02:30,010 That should keep you on top of things, 56 56 00:02:30,010 --> 00:02:32,540 but if you learn anything in this section, 57 57 00:02:32,540 --> 00:02:36,210 I think it should be that YouTube does not belong to us 58 58 00:02:36,210 --> 00:02:37,930 and we can't control it. 59 59 00:02:37,930 --> 00:02:40,020 Changes can be made at any time, 60 60 00:02:40,020 --> 00:02:41,910 so we have to accept that. 61 61 00:02:41,910 --> 00:02:45,010 So your channel belongs to you in a way, 62 62 00:02:45,010 --> 00:02:46,800 you control what you upload, 63 63 00:02:46,800 --> 00:02:49,160 but YouTube is like online real estate 64 64 00:02:49,160 --> 00:02:51,470 that you never fully own. 65 65 00:02:51,470 --> 00:02:52,910 Although it takes quite a bit 66 66 00:02:52,910 --> 00:02:54,850 to get kicked off the platform, 67 67 00:02:54,850 --> 00:02:57,950 YouTube can technically kick you off. 68 68 00:02:57,950 --> 00:03:00,700 Or, YouTube could be brought down, okay? 69 69 00:03:00,700 --> 00:03:03,020 Unlikely, but still possible. 70 70 00:03:03,020 --> 00:03:05,590 Or, YouTube could be banned in your country. 71 71 00:03:05,590 --> 00:03:08,600 Again, unlikely, but possible. 72 72 00:03:08,600 --> 00:03:12,500 So, diversification may help you sleep better. 73 73 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:15,490 That's why you may wanna let your audience know 74 74 00:03:15,490 --> 00:03:17,450 where to find you on Instagram, 75 75 00:03:17,450 --> 00:03:20,103 or Facebook, or Twitter, or whatever. 76 76 00:03:20,103 --> 00:03:20,936 (laughs) 77 77 00:03:20,936 --> 00:03:24,630 Because if something happens, you may have to move one day, 78 78 00:03:24,630 --> 00:03:27,050 and you want your audience 79 79 00:03:27,050 --> 00:03:30,880 that you grew on YouTube to be able to find you. 80 80 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:32,270 Hopefully that doesn't happen, 81 81 00:03:32,270 --> 00:03:35,403 but it's nice to have a little backup plan.