In a recent video, YouTube clarifies copyright regulations and discusses misconceptions surrounding music usage in long-form videos.
Further, YouTube offers valuable resources to help you find and use copyright-safe music, ensuring their content remains monetized and free from copyright strikes.
Here’s what you need to know about using copyrighted music on YouTube.
YouTube & Copyrighted Music
Artists and music labels own the copyright to their songs and have the legal right to control how others use them.
YouTube processes copyright removal requests in accordance with copyright law, so you need to be mindful of these regulations when uploading content.
When you upload a video containing copyrighted music, the video could receive a Content ID claim, leading to YouTube blocking it or making it ineligible for monetization.
Alternatively, you could receive a copyright strike, resulting in the content being removed.
It’s important to note that YouTube Shorts function differently, allowing you to use music from the Shorts Audio Library without restrictions.
Common Misconceptions About Copyright On YouTube
There are several misconceptions about how copyright works on YouTube, and creators must understand the following: