YouTube operates a three-strike system for copyright violations — accumulating strikes can result in permanent removal of your channel, and you cannot use another channel to get around a restriction.
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A series of copyright complaints — even disputed ones — can result in permanent loss of your YouTube channel and all associated content and revenue.
Content creators risk permanent account termination through the strike system, and circumventing restrictions using another account constitutes a material breach justifying termination of your Google account entirely.
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"YouTube operates a system of "strikes" in respect of Content that violates the YouTube Community Guidelines. Each strike comes with varying restrictions and may result in the permanent removal of your channel from YouTube.— Excerpt from YouTube Ads's YouTube Terms of Service
The strike and termination framework operates under the DMCA safe harbor regime. Institutional users should note that repeat infringer policies must be documented and consistently applied under 17 U.S.C. § 512(i), and that Google reserves the right to terminate the broader Google account — not just the YouTube channel.
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A series of copyright complaints — even disputed ones — can result in permanent loss of your YouTube channel and all associated content and revenue.
Content creators risk permanent account termination through the strike system, and circumventing restrictions using another account constitutes a material breach justifying termination of your Google account entirely.
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