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This restriction limits how users can monetize their content and presence on the Service, requiring compliance with a separate external policy document.
Users are prohibited from independently selling advertising, sponsorships, or promotions in connection with the Service or Content unless those sales conform to YouTube's Advertising policies.
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there may be some occasions when you may see advertisements — for example, during certain live or special events (including replays), as part of linear programming, or where required by streaming rights...
You shall not sell, redeem, or otherwise transfer Virtual Items to any person or entity.
Service Tiers that have "no ads" are generally free of commercial interruptions. However, such Service Tiers may still contain limited advertisements, promotional messaging and sponsorships.
"use the Service to (a) sell any advertising, sponsorships, or promotions placed on, around, or within the Service or Content, other than those allowed in the Advertising on YouTube policies...Excerpt from YouTube Ads's YouTube Terms of Service
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This restriction limits how users can monetize their content and presence on the Service, requiring compliance with a separate external policy document.
Users are prohibited from independently selling advertising, sponsorships, or promotions in connection with the Service or Content unless those sales conform to YouTube's Advertising policies.
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