Suspension from YPP can cut off a creator's primary income source, and the conditions for suspension are determined unilaterally by YouTube.
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.
What you can do
⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
Dispute a Fee
If you have been suspended from YPP and wish to appeal, visit the appeals page at the link provided in your suspension notification email and follow the steps to submit your appeal.
Applicable agencies
FTC
The FTC may review whether unilateral YPP suspension practices constitute unfair or deceptive acts or practices affecting creator businesses that depend on the platform for income.
State attorneys general may have jurisdiction over unfair business practice claims by creators who suffer financial harm from YPP suspension under state consumer protection statutes.