Channel/ social monetization Platforms TikTok, Instagram/Facebook, and YouTube Content ID have strict guidelines for content. They prioritize original, exclusive content that is uniquely yours and not shared with other platforms.
Why are these restrictions in place?
These platforms use advanced technology (like fingerprinting and audio matching) to identify and protect copyrighted content. If your content matches something already in their database, it might be blocked or muted to avoid copyright infringement issues.
What kind of content might be restricted on exclusive stores?
- Public Domain Content and Licensed Material:
- Public domain music
- Creative Commons licensed content
- Licensed third-party content
- Non-Exclusive Content:
- Non-exclusive beats or sounds (using samples or loops)
- Production loops, drum loops, and simple drum loops
- Sound effects, soundbeds, and ambient sounds
- Derived Content:
- Cover versions and remixes (even if you own the original)
- Live versions of songs that sound very similar to the original recording
- Edits or remixes of other artists' recordings
- Music you produced for other artists
- Non-Musical Content:
- Voice recordings, comedy, film recordings (except soundtracks)
- Speeches, prayers, audiobooks, radio plays, podcasts, spoken word
- Content with Limited Licensing:
- Non-exclusively licensed content (e.g., for soundtracks or compilations)
- Content licensed from public music catalogs
Remember:
While these restrictions can be frustrating, they're necessary to protect content rights. By understanding these guidelines, you can better prepare your content for distribution.
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