Guidelines for Using Music-Related Content

2024-09-05

Hi, Creators!


We would like to express our gratitude to all creators using Shorts Music.

We have important guidelines for creators who produce music-related content.


When using Shorts Music tracks as background music (BGM) in music-related content, the following issues may arise:


CASE: When adding Shorts Music tracks to original videos that already use music content

Issue 1: Revenue may not be aggregated due to YouTube's settlement structure.

Issue 2: YouTube might recognize the video as using duplicate music content and potentially flag the video.


To ensure safe revenue generation, Shorts Music advises against using the following types of content:

Reused content, Illegally copied content, Music-related content


These guidelines are intended to help creators ensure smooth revenue activities, so please be sure to follow them.


Thank you.