YouTube Content ID

PART 1: What is YouTube Content ID and How It Works

YouTube Content ID is YouTube’s automated system designed to help copyright owners identify and manage their content on the platform. It works by scanning all uploaded videos for copyrighted material (audio, video, visuals) and matches them against a database of files provided by content owners.

✅ How It Works:

• Rights holders upload their copyrighted content (audio or video) into the Content ID system.

• YouTube creates digital fingerprints of these files.

• Every time a user uploads a video, YouTube scans it against the Content ID database.

• If a match is found, YouTube automatically applies the rights holder’s selected action:

  • Monetize the video (earn revenue through ads).

  • Track video performance (analytics only).

  • Block the video in certain countries or globally.

✅ Legal Usage:

Only original and 100% owned content should be submitted. Uploading content that you do not fully own can result in:

• Account disabling.

• Revenue withholding.

• Legal consequences.

PART 2: YouTube Monetization & Content ID Guidelines

🔐 YouTube Monetization Policies:

• You must own 100% of the content (audio, visual, lyrics, compositions).

• No third-party samples, beats, clips, loops, or unlicensed elements.

• No public domain content or content with unclear ownership.

📌 YouTube Content ID Guidelines:

• Must submit original, exclusive content.

• Only full tracks/videos—not short clips or remixes.

• Metadata (title, artist, ISRC, etc.) must be accurate.

• Must not include licensed beats, sound effects, or stock elements without proof of exclusive rights.

📎 YouTube Content ID Help Page
📎 YouTube Monetization Policies

PART 3: How Karhari Media Clients Should Upload to Content ID

When artists, labels, or users distribute their music via Karhari Media Music:

• Content is only uploaded to YouTube Content ID after verification of originality and legal rights.

• The content must include:

  • Original audio recordings (no samples or reused content).

  • Music video (if applicable), fully owned visuals.

  • Accurate metadata (title, artist, label, rights owner, ISRC/UPC).

• You must have full rights to the audio composition, sound recording, and visuals.

PART 4: Earning Revenue from YouTube Content ID

Once music or video is accepted and matched in YouTube’s system:

• Revenue is earned through ads shown on videos using your content.

• Monetization applies to:

  • Other users’ videos containing your music.

  • Your own uploaded videos.

• Revenue is based on:

  • Watch time.

  • Country.

  • Type of ads shown.

• Artists, labels, and users may earn between $1 to $10+ per 1,000 views, depending on viewer engagement and region.

PART 5: Karhari Media Revenue Delivery System

Karhari Media Music:

• Collects all revenue from YouTube Content ID and other digital stores.

• Delivers detailed dashboard reports with:

  • Video links, matched assets, revenue earned, and platform data.

• Artists, labels, and users receive 80% of net revenue.

• Reports and payments are provided on a monthly or quarterly basis.

PART 6: History and Purpose of YouTube Content ID

• Launched: October 2007 by Google and YouTube.

• Built for:

  • Record labels.

  • Music publishers.

  • Film/TV studios.

  • Content creators with large-scale, original IPs.

• Goal: To protect rights holders and enable monetization from UGC (User Generated Content) that uses their works.

PART 7: YouTube Content ID Policy & Eligible Content Types

✅ Eligible Audio/Video for Content ID:

• Fully original music and videos.

• No royalty-free beats or stock audio without proof of exclusive rights.

• Film clips with original score (must own sound and video rights).

• Full sound recordings (not short loops).

❌ Not Allowed:

• Covers, remixes, karaoke, and public domain music.

• Reused audio or stock sounds without exclusive licenses.

📎 YouTube Content ID Requirements
📎 YouTube Monetization Help

PART 8: Payment Timeline and Percentage

• After your content is accepted by YouTube Content ID:

  • Revenue starts generating within 24-48 hours.

• Payouts are made:

  • On a monthly cycle, with a 30–60 day delay (industry standard).

• Artists/labels/users receive 80% of the revenue.

• Karhari Media Music retains 20% for service, reporting, and platform fees.

PART 9: Abuse of Content ID & Consequences

If an artist, label, or user:

• Uploads unlicensed or copied content to YouTube Content ID via Karhari Media,

• Or tries to falsely claim another party’s content,

Then:

• Karhari Media Music reserves the right to:

  • Disable the client’s account.

  • Hold all current and future payments.

• YouTube/Google may:

  • Revoke Content ID access.

  • Ban channels or accounts.

  • Fine or legally pursue repeat offenders.

PART 10: Strict Warning to All Users

⚠️ Do NOT:

• Upload third-party content (beats, loops, samples, remixes).

• Abuse Content ID to make false claims.

• Upload public domain, karaoke, or instrumental versions without rights.

📢 Abusing YouTube’s system may result in:

• Account termination.

• Legal action.

• Permanent blacklisting by Google/YouTube.

PART 11: Legal Disclaimer (Karhari Media Music)

Karhari Media Music is a digital service provider, not the content owner.
By submitting music or video to YouTube Content ID via our platform:

• You (the artist/label/user) declare that you own 100% of the rights.

• You take full responsibility for any legal disputes or Content ID claims.

• Karhari Media is not liable for misuse, false claims, or legal actions arising from your content.

PART 12: Final Notes, Legal Alerts & Policy Compliance

✅ Always follow:

• YouTube’s Terms of Service.

• Content ID Guidelines.

• Google’s Copyright Policies.

🚨 Misuse of the system may lead to:

• Payment termination.

• Legal disputes.

• Disabling of your Content ID access permanently.

📎 YouTube Legal Complaint Form
📎 YouTube Terms of Service