YouTube - Protect your channel!
Music can make your videos sound amazing and help set the right mood. But you must be careful when using songs that belong to someone else. YouTube watches this very closely, and using copyrighted music can cause problems for your channel. Here is what can happen: 💥 Copyright Claim The owner of the song lets your video stay up, but they get the ad money instead of you. 💥 Copyright Strike This is more serious. The owner tells YouTube to remove your video. If you get three strikes within 90 days, your whole channel can be deleted. So take strikes seriously and try to fix them right away. 💥 Muted or Blocked Video YouTube can mute your video or block it in some countries if the music is not allowed. How to stay safe with music: 💥 Use free songs and sound effects from YouTube’s Audio Library. The music there is not the greatest. In my opinion, a lot of it sounds a little corny. But it is safe and will not cause copyright issues. 💥 Pay for music from trusted royalty free sites like Epidemic Sound, Artlist, and Envato Elements. They have better quality music and give you peace of mind. 💥 Use CreatorMix.com — a site I have used myself. It is 100% free and safe to use with no copyright problems. 💥 Make your own background music or use AI tools to create simple tracks. 💥 Always check the license before you use a song. Summary: If you did not make the music or get permission to use it, do not use it. Stick to safe or royalty free music. That keeps your channel protected and stress free. Keep creating, stay smart, and remember — you got this! 🙌