If I have copyright strikes or if I have copyright claims on my channel can I apply for the YouTube partner program? Great questions, let's answer it!
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0:00 I have a Copyright Claim. Can I Still Apply for Monetization - Intro
1:01 The basics of copyright claims and strikes
2:46 The YouTube music policy directory
3:42 Should you play the copyright game anyway?
4:20 What happens when you apply for YouTube monetization
5:08 What reviewers will check for on your channel - views and watchtime
6:05 Copyright, what's the problem? Resued content
7:30 Does copyright content affect your application?
8:10 What YouTube said when I asked
8:39 What to do if you are rejected
9:20 Take copyright seriously if you want to monetize
More than half of video creators we survey get a copyright claim at some point during their YouTube journey. So the question is: if I have a copyright claim on a video, can I still apply for the YouTube partner program and monetize my channel even if I do have some copyright claimed content. As always when it comes to copyright on your videos and monetization the answer isn't as simple as yes or no.