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Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Organization Content Prohibition

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Why it matters

Users and creators risk having their content removed if it is deemed to support organizations designated by governments or international bodies, which can include politically contested classifications.

Consumer impact

YouTube's policies directly affect what content users can view and whether creators can earn revenue on the platform. Automated systems and human reviewers can remove content or suspend monetization access, with enforcement affecting both viewers' access to information and creators' livelihoods. You can appeal content removal or YPP suspension decisions by visiting https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/185111.

Applicable agencies

  • FTC
    The FTC is relevant if counter-terrorism content enforcement is applied in ways that are unfair, opaque, or inconsistent with disclosed platform standards.
    File a complaint →

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YouTube Community Guidelines
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YouTube
Document last updated
March 24, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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March 15, 2026
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CA-P-000782
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CA-D-00116
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Entity: YouTube | Document: YouTube Community Guidelines | Record: CA-P-000782
Captured: 2026-03-15 12:11:40 UTC | SHA-256: dd96031a4f66fda7…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/youtube/youtube-community-guidelines/counter-terrorism-and-criminal-organization-content-prohibition/
Accessed: April 4, 2026
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