Short answer. YouTube terminates channels after three Community Guidelines strikes within 90 days, for a single case of severe abuse, or after repeated copyright strikes. You can appeal a termination using the form linked from the notice. Appeals are limited, so the first submission should explain the context of the content cited, clearly and specifically.
Identify the type of termination
- Community Guidelines strikes: three within 90 days
- Severe abuse or a single serious violation
- Copyright strikes from takedown requests
- Circumvention through a linked channel
Context is the heart of the appeal
YouTube allows some content with educational, documentary, scientific or artistic context. If that applies, explain it specifically for each video, with timestamps.
Copyright strikes are different
They are resolved by a retraction from the claimant, a counter notification, or expiry. A counter notification is a legal process with real risk.
FAQs
Can I start a new channel?
Not while terminated. YouTube's terms prohibit it and it can be treated as circumvention.
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