Demonetization Of Channels Due To Reused Content

If your channel was demonetized due to "Reused content" or you want prevent this from happening, this is what you should know:

Reused means that a portion of the content you published on your channel can be found elsewhere. This can happen if you use third party content in your videos, for example:

  • Content from other creators
  • Public domain footage
  • Copyrighted content (e.g. TV shows/movies, commercial music, trailers, game cutscenes/intros, recordings of live concerts, …)
  • Royalty Free Music

Some examples of content that could lead to the removal of your channel from the YouTube Partner Program due to reuse of content:

  • Content that appears to be automatically generated (for example, synthetic voice reads third-party content)
  • Third-party content compiled without a narrative
  • Content uploaded many times by multiple users
  • Content uploaded somewhere else first
  • Content that is uploaded in a way that is trying to get around YouTube’s copyright tools
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  • If your channel’s content is mainly based on third party content and it doesn’t include significant original content or value , especially if the video goes on for extended periods of time, there is a chance that it can be considered as reuse of content by You Tube, even if you have permission to do so.
  • Well you can solve this by
  • Add commentary to the video or show your presence in your videos (voice or on screen)
  • Link back to your YouTube channel from your website
  • Provide more context about your work in your video and channel descriptions
  • Make sure the content on your channel aligns with YouTube’s policies. You can review: Community Guidelines, AdSense Policies, and YouTube Partner Program policies.

When you are using third party content , obtain written permission or license from the rights holder prior to using the content to make sure that your production can be considered as fair use.

If your channel was YPP (YouTube Partner Program) suspended due to reuse of content, you can reapply to join YPP 30 days after suspension. Just make sure that you have removed all duplicate content in your channel before you re-apply so that you may be eligible.

If you have additional queries do not hesitate to contact us on partner.support@pingnetwork.in

Ping Network FAQ

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What Is Ping?

PING is one of the fastest growing multi platform networks with channels and exclusive content creators spread across the infotainment (music, gaming, entertainment) and utility (food tech, beauty and fashion) genres. They have very strong relationships with the entire content community and work closely with YouTube to help content creators showcase their talent.

How do I become a partner or apply for anything else?

There are two ways to partner with PING:
1) Kindly fill up & submit the ‘Join Our Network’ form & we’ll get back to you at the earliest.
2) Call us & ask to speak to the Acquisition Manager. He or She will guide you through the process.

What are the essential pre-requisites to partner with PING?

1) No copyright or community strikes.
2) At least 1000 views per month.
3) Regular uploads.
4) Good quality content and an orderly conduct that respect the guidelines laid by PING & YouTube.

Do I need to have a videos of a particular genre in order to partner?

We don’t specifically look for any specific genre of channels. Our focus is primarily on the quality of the content and the frequency of new video uploads. We encourage you to build conversations with your fans. Our biggest requirement is good quality and original content.

If my ad sense is disabled, how do I partner?

Unfortunately you cannot partner with us if your Adsense is disabled. You can appeal your ban and if your account gets reinstated you can apply for partnership again! Check your email associated with the disabled Adsense account for more information on how to appeal.

How long does the joining process take?

Post signing the agreement, the process of joining should just take a couple of minutes as it is a matter of a few clicks.

Will partnership with your network affect my content creation in anyway?

You will always have full creative control over your channel. We will never limit your creative freedom.

Post partnering, who should I get in touch with in case of any queries/assistance that I may have/need?

You will have a dedicated partner manager who will work closely with you on your channel. He/She will monitor your channel analytics and give you content ideas in order to drive your views. Our Partner managers are content creators/producers themselves.
We will also provide you resources like royalty free music, copyright education, industry updates but those are resources that you choose to use. We also provide you complete transparency to your earning data, as well as other proprietary partner data from our dashboard.

What are the perks of joining PING network over managing a channel alone?

1) Brands Connect
2) Dedicated Partner Manager
3) Social Media Promotions
4) Community Building
5) Monthly Contests
6) Paid Digital Promotions
7) Customized thumbnails and banners
8) Advanced GEO Restriction policies
9) YouTube Live

What are the benefits of this Partnership ?

The Ping team is an award winning team of ex broadcast professionals who bring with them years of experience to build high quality content. They will help you grow your audience and make conversations with them.
They will help you brand, promote and display your content as a world-class product. All these animations, branding and knowledge could come to you for FREE.
Other than this you would get access to the Multi Cam HD studios currently located in Mumbai and soon to extend in many other cities of India. We would also help you to collaborate and partner with many different content partners from around the world.
Needless to mention the large network allows your content to be promoted, marketed and displayed to a very large audience globally.

Will you help me with music for my videos?

When you partner with us, as content partners you would get access to one of the largest music libraries in the world. We offer our partners exclusive access to millions of free tracks already cleared for web usage. This can be downloaded and used in your videos. These allow you to be a good community member with no copyright violations.

Is there an age limit to become a partner?

There is no age limit to partner with us or join our Network. However, if you areunder 18 we will need your parent’s or guardian’s consent prior to completing the partnership process.

How much revenue will I earn once I partner?

We do not guarantee the amount of revenue. We guarantee the possibility of revenue. It comes down to the amount of views you get per video, the quality of videos, active subscribers and social networking. All these factors play an important role in deciding the amount of revenue you generate.
Partnering with professionals like us will enable you to continuously improve on all these parameters & therefore probably improve the revenue you earn.

When will I receive my first pay cheque?

Your first payment will be come after 60 days post the commencement of our partnership with PING Network. For instance, if the partnership commences in November, your payment will be made in January.

What will the monthly payment schedule be?

During the association, you will get a regular payment by 15th of every month, immediately after YouTube pays us

In what currency will I receive my payment?

Payments are made in Indian Rupees (INR).

What is the medium of this transaction?

Payment will be made via PayPal, bank account transfer, and issue cheque or through wire transfer. We provide an option for you to choose the mode of payment while you sign the contract.

What happens, if my payment in the current month is lesser than the previous months ?

It is likely for everyone to notice a decline in revenue compared to other months and seasons. There are multiple reasons why,
1. Not many advertisers are actually advertising with high budgets on YouTube in some months like January or February, which will ultimately drop your CPM/revenue your side.
2. Your monetised views are lower than other months. Less monetised views equals less revenue and more monetised views equals more revenue for you.
You can see your estimated CPM and Monetised playbacks (views) on your YouTube Analytics under Ad Performance tab.

All you need to know about Ping Network (FAQs)

What Is Ping?

PING is one of the fastest growing multi platform networks with channels and exclusive content creators spread across the infotainment (music, gaming, entertainment) and utility (food tech, beauty and fashion) genres. They have very strong relationships with the entire content community and work closely with YouTube to help content creators showcase their talent.

How do I become a partner or apply for anything else?

There are two ways to partner with PING:
1) Kindly fill up & submit the ‘Join Our Network’ form & we’ll get back to you at the earliest.
2) Call us & ask to speak to the Acquisition Manager. He or She will guide you through the process.

What are the essential pre-requisites to partner with PING?

1) No copyright or community strikes.
2) At least 1000 views per month.
3) Regular uploads.
4) Good quality content and an orderly conduct that respect the guidelines laid by PING & YouTube.

Do I need to have a videos of a particular genre in order to partner?

We don’t specifically look for any specific genre of channels. Our focus is primarily on the quality of the content and the frequency of new video uploads. We encourage you to build conversations with your fans. Our biggest requirement is good quality and original content.

If my ad sense is disabled, how do I partner?

Unfortunately you cannot partner with us if your Adsense is disabled. You can appeal your ban and if your account gets reinstated you can apply for partnership again! Check your email associated with the disabled Adsense account for more information on how to appeal.

How long does the joining process take?

Post signing the agreement, the process of joining should just take a couple of minutes as it is a matter of a few clicks.

Will partnership with your network affect my content creation in anyway?

You will always have full creative control over your channel. We will never limit your creative freedom.

Post partnering, who should I get in touch with in case of any queries/assistance that I may have/need?

You will have a dedicated partner manager who will work closely with you on your channel. He/She will monitor your channel analytics and give you content ideas in order to drive your views. Our Partner managers are content creators/producers themselves.
We will also provide you resources like royalty free music, copyright education, industry updates but those are resources that you choose to use. We also provide you complete transparency to your earning data, as well as other proprietary partner data from our dashboard.

What are the perks of joining PING network over managing a channel alone?

1) Brands Connect
2) Dedicated Partner Manager
3) Social Media Promotions
4) Community Building
5) Monthly Contests
6) Paid Digital Promotions
7) Customized thumbnails and banners
8) Advanced GEO Restriction policies
9) YouTube Live

What are the benefits of this Partnership ?

The Ping team is an award winning team of ex broadcast professionals who bring with them years of experience to build high quality content. They will help you grow your audience and make conversations with them.
They will help you brand, promote and display your content as a world-class product. All these animations, branding and knowledge could come to you for FREE.
Other than this you would get access to the Multi Cam HD studios currently located in Mumbai and soon to extend in many other cities of India. We would also help you to collaborate and partner with many different content partners from around the world.
Needless to mention the large network allows your content to be promoted, marketed and displayed to a very large audience globally.

Will you help me with music for my videos?

When you partner with us, as content partners you would get access to one of the largest music libraries in the world. We offer our partners exclusive access to millions of free tracks already cleared for web usage. This can be downloaded and used in your videos. These allow you to be a good community member with no copyright violations.

Is there an age limit to become a partner?

There is no age limit to partner with us or join our Network. However, if you areunder 18 we will need your parent’s or guardian’s consent prior to completing the partnership process.

How much revenue will I earn once I partner?

We do not guarantee the amount of revenue. We guarantee the possibility of revenue. It comes down to the amount of views you get per video, the quality of videos, active subscribers and social networking. All these factors play an important role in deciding the amount of revenue you generate.
Partnering with professionals like us will enable you to continuously improve on all these parameters & therefore probably improve the revenue you earn.

When will I receive my first pay cheque?

Your first payment will be come after 60 days post the commencement of our partnership with PING Network. For instance, if the partnership commences in November, your payment will be made in January.

What will the monthly payment schedule be?

During the association, you will get a regular payment by 15th of every month, immediately after YouTube pays us

In what currency will I receive my payment?

Payments are made in Indian Rupees (INR).

What is the medium of this transaction?

Payment will be made via PayPal, bank account transfer, and issue cheque or through wire transfer. We provide an option for you to choose the mode of payment while you sign the contract.

What happens, if my payment in the current month is lesser than the previous months ?

It is likely for everyone to notice a decline in revenue compared to other months and seasons. There are multiple reasons why,
1. Not many advertisers are actually advertising with high budgets on YouTube in some months like January or February, which will ultimately drop your CPM/revenue your side.
2. Your monetised views are lower than other months. Less monetised views equals less revenue and more monetised views equals more revenue for you.
You can see your estimated CPM and Monetised playbacks (views) on your YouTube Analytics under Ad Performance tab.

Old YouTube Partner Program – Requirements for monetization

Old YouTube Partner Program – Requirements for monetization

Old YouTube Partner Program – Requirements for monetization

For a channel to be eligible for monetization, it will have to meet the following requirements:

Have at least 1,000 subscribers

Have at least 4,000 hours of watch time within the past 12 months

Channel/content must adhere to the YouTube Partner Program policies, YouTube Terms of Service, YouTube spam policies, and the Community Guideline

How To Apply to the You Tube Partner Program ?

To apply to the YouTube Partner Program (YPP) you can follow these steps, and once the channel meets the first 2 requirements, YouTube will review the channel to make sure it follows all their policies, guidelines and terms.

Can the monetization of channel be disabled even if it meets the requirements of YPP? A channel may be removed from YPP and have the monetization removed for a number of reasons, Please review this article to identify the reason You should be able to reapply after 30 days, but you need to make sure that your channel/content adheres to the YouTube Partner Program policies, YouTube Terms of Service, YouTube spam policies, and the Community Guideline. Community strikes, spam, and other abuse flags will prevent you from joining the program. If you are Ping Partner but not sure what went wrong, do not hesitate to contact us on partner.support@pingnetwork.in

How do I check my watch time for the past 12 months?

  1. Go to your You Tube Analytics
  2. After applying to the YouTube Partner Program, you can go to your monetization tab at any moment to check the number of watch hours.