# Introduction to YourVid

Rights management and content distribution solution for artists & labels. 100,000 copyrighted works under administration, 4 billion YouTube views per year.

We administer our clients' content on and collect royalties from:

* YouTube (Content ID) and other UGC platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)
* Streaming Services (such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and over 30 more)
* Performance Rights Organizations (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, IMRO, and over 60 more) and MROs (HFA, MLC)

## Start monetizing & protecting your content with YourVid

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# Content Delivery


# Choose an Upload Method

We offer multiple ways to upload content. The delivery method you choose should depend on the type and amount of content you have, as well as the technical resources available to you.&#x20;

### Basic Upload Form

The simplest way to upload individual assets is through the "Upload" button on the "Assets" page. You can upload your reference and provide all metadata in our simple upload process. Depending on your contract with us, you may see multiple buttons for different asset types.

After uploading an asset, you can track its import status on your "Drafts" page.

{% hint style="info" %}
We aim to review and import all submissions within 24 hours. Assets uploaded through the upload form are usually reviewed within no more than 2 business days and then imported to Content ID. After no more than 3 business days, you will see them on your "Assets" page.
{% endhint %}

### Bulk Delivery via Google Drive

Delivering assets in bulk is recommended if you want to deliver multiple assets at once.&#x20;

1. **Make a copy of our asset delivery sheet**\
   For each delivery, use one Google Sheet to provide us with all relevant metadata.
   * Music / Sound Recording: Click [this link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16nyHXfHTuWxlYBgU4ODeE-V4V48OX88MQvC0IARhWlk/copy) to make a copy of our music metadata sheet.&#x20;
   * Music Video: Click [this link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YNiBww2sCt1YU4WGJjENtsvh8LFzWF8cMi_1lfNYvqk/copy) to make a copy of our music video metadata sheet.&#x20;
   * Video / Web Asset: Click [this link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rhwI0vzq6N5kpYRnKeZe5xjoZ31u_lKkuSQs31PBmIg/copy) to make a copy of our video metadata sheet.
2. **Fill out the metadata sheet**\
   Add the metadata for all assets you want to deliver to us, one row per asset. All blue columns must be filled, yellow ones are optional. Please also mind the formatting guidelines shown in the header of each column.
3. **Upload the reference files**\
   Create a Google Drive folder that contains both your metadata sheet (see step 1) and each asset’s reference file as specified in the “filename” column. \
   Please see this [example folder for a music asset delivery](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UpH6NyalwPF-pdemnNDUfuvrHfnvRT4y) for reference.\
   [Share](https://support.google.com/drive/answer/7166529?hl=en\&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Canyone-with-a-link-to-the-folder#:~:text=Anyone%20with%20a%20link%20to%20the%20folder) the Google Drive folder and make sure that “Anyone with the link” can “edit” the entire folder. \
   Send a link to the Google Drive folder to our customer support team. Please don't forget to always send the whole Drive folder, including the asset delivery sheet and all tracks you want to deliver to us.

### Bulk Delivery via SFTP

If you regularly upload a large number of assets (> 100 per month), you can deliver assets in bulk via SFTP. Contact your account manager for information on how to use the SFTP bulk deliver feature.

### API

If you regularly upload a large number of assets (> 100 per month) and have adequate technical abilities, you can deliver assets via API. Contact your account manager for information on how to use the API.


# Supported File Formats

We currently accept those file formats for both our uploader and bulk deliveries:

* **Sound Recordings**
  * **Supported file formats:**
    * MP3 audio in MP3/WAV container
    * PCM audio in WAV container
    * AAC audio in MOV container
    * FLAC audio&#x20;
  * **Minimum audio bitrate for lossy formats**: 64 kbps&#x20;
  * **Minimum audible duration**: 33 seconds (excluding silence and background noise)
* **Videos**
  * **Supported file formats**: .MPG, .WMV, .AVI, .MOV, and .FLV&#x20;
  * **Minimum audio-visual duration**: 33 seconds (excluding black and static images in the video channel as well as silence and background noise in the audio channel)


# Policies


# Content eligible for Content ID

We are bound by YouTube's guidelines when accepting new content. When uploading new assets, you need to confirm they are compliant with all applicable guidelines and policies.

The policies mentioned on this page are meant to summarize [YouTube's official guidelines](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2605065) in a non-exhaustive way.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you are unsure whether the content you want to submit qualifies, please contact us. Only submit assets if your are confident they are eglible for Content ID.
{% endhint %}

### Reference Eligibility Requirements

You must have the exclusive rights to all content you deliver.&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
Only sound recordings that are **sonically distinct** from any audio you do not own and to which you have exclusive UGC rights are eligible for distribution to YouTube Content ID.
{% endhint %}

Below are examples of content that is not eligible for Content ID. If an example only applies to a part of your reference, you can exclude the non-exclusive segment during the upload process.

* Content that uses any samples or 3rd party beats (even if you have a license)
* Content that contains sound effects or non-distinctive sounds such as nature or wildlife sounds, ambient sounds (fireplace crackle, rain sounds, …)
* Karaoke / remix versions that are not significantly different from the original Variations of content that is already in Content ID (instrumental versions, remastered versions, shorter / longer versions, …)
* Meditation, yoga, or sleep music DJ set, a continuous mix, or other similar compilations
* Video gameplay footage&#x20;
* For sound recording assets: non-music content such as (but not limited to) comedy recordings, speeches, audiobooks, prayer recordings, podcasts

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you have purchased a license from someone else, please make sure you have bought an *exclusive* license. You will also need to confirm the seller has not included any non-exclusively owned material in the content, such as music samples or stock photos / videos.
{% endhint %}

### Individual References Requirements

You must deliver one individual reference for each piece of intellectual property.&#x20;

If you own 20 viral videos, you need to upload each of those videos individually. We can not accept one long compilation containing those 20 videos.

Content that would *not* be eligible under this policy:

* Compilations
* Continuous DJ mixes
* Mashups
* Countdown lists
* Full album sound recordings

{% hint style="info" %}
If you have a huge library that you want to import, use our [bulk import feature](/content-id/content-delivery/choose-an-upload-method#bulk-delivery) rather than importing it as one compilation.
{% endhint %}

### Rules for content that is sold or licensed at scale for incorporation into other works

If you license your content at scale, we need to manually review every claim to make sure uploaders with a valid license don't receive claims. Content sold through royalty free / production music libraries and content that is free to use with attribution is considered "licensed at scale" and would need to be reviewed manually.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Make sure to select a "Route to Monetize" policy during the upload process for content that us licensed at scale.
{% endhint %}

### Asset Metadata Requirements

Provide as much metadata as possible, to help uploaders and other rights holders understand what content you are claiming.&#x20;

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Web Video" %}

* Required:
  * Informative Title (uploaders must be able to understand what the original asset is)
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Sound Recording / Music Video" %}

* Required:
  * Title
  * Primary Artist
  * Record Label
  * ISRC
* Optional:
  * Album UPC
  * Genre&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
If you do not enter an ISRC during the upload process, we will generate one for you. Make sure to enter an ISRC if one already exists for your recording.
{% endhint %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Movie" %}

* Required:
  * Show Title
  * Episode Title or Episode Number
    {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Television Episode" %}

* Required:
  * Title
  * Directors
    {% endtab %}
    {% endtabs %}


# Unauthorized use of Content ID

Content ID is a powerful tool. YouTube requires us to prevent any unauthorized use of Content ID.

YouTube does not authorize the use of Content ID to benefit from popular 3rd party content, or to specifically monetize videos on channels not in the YouTube Partner Program. Use of your music in videos should be organic user-generated content.

For example, inserting your sound recording or video into a Simpsons episode for the purpose of claiming it is not authorized. The viewers of the video came to watch a Simpson episode — they did not watch the video to hear your song.&#x20;

Further examples of unauthorized usage on YouTube include (non-exhaustive list):&#x20;

* Creating a compilation video with other musicians' songs and inserting your sound recording as an outro.&#x20;
* Overlaying your music on a scene from a popular movie.&#x20;
* Using your own video in a compilation of other videos to claim and monetize the compilation.
* Paying YouTube uploaders a share of revenues earned from the inclusion of their music in Shorts.

Whereas you may see such videos on YouTube, their use may be acceptable if they are true UGC (user-generated content). But if they are the result of an orchestrated campaign by you or your client, then they are in clear violation of YouTube's Content ID policies.

{% hint style="info" %}
When Content ID is used to monetize videos that could not otherwise be monetized, or to earn revenue from videos (partly) consisting of third-party content, the usage will be considered unauthorized.
{% endhint %}


# Manage Assets


# Categorize Assets (Custom Labels)

You can use Custom Labels to categorize your assets.&#x20;

Custom Labels are used for our [Custom Allowlist](/content-id/manage-claims/exempt-channels-from-claims-custom-allowlist), to filter your assets, and are displayed in our royalty reports.

### Common Use Cases

You can use Custom Labels for any purpose that requires categorizing your assets. See our guide on [naming conventions](/content-id/manage-assets/categorize-assets-custom-labels/recommended-custom-label-naming-conventions) for more details.

### Auto-Generated Custom Labels

You can see all Custom Labels when clicking on any asset's detail view under "Metadata". Every asset has auto-generated labels that start with an underscore ("\_"):&#x20;

* All of your assets contain a "*\_licensor\_\[your ID]*" label.&#x20;
* Sound recording assets have one "*\_artist\_\[artist name]*" label for each artist and one "*\_track\_\[artist name\&artist name&...]\_\[track title]*" label per asset.&#x20;
* If the asset was created from a [channel linked to out MCN](/content-id/extras/link-your-youtube-channel-to-our-mcn), it will have a "*\_channel\_\[channel id]*" label.

### Add / Remove Custom Labels

To edit your Custom Asset Labels, click the "Edit" button in the top right of the Asset detail page (only visible on a large screen, not a phone). Add as many labels as you want (press "Enter" to add a new label), and click "Save" on the top right to save the labels.


# Recommended Custom Label Naming Conventions

Following a naming convention for your Custom Labels could save you a lot of time that future you will be thankful for. But before we get to that, what are naming conventions?

Naming conventions are essentially a system used to stay organized. It allows you to quickly search for information, provides an easy process for team members to follow, and helps you easily segment your assets.

### **How should I use Custom Labels?**

Before you start planning a naming convention for your Custom Labels, it’s a good idea to think about how to best make use of Custom Labels.

You should only use Custom Labels for the highest level of abstractions for assets, that way your Custom Labels are extremely useful when you want to do macro segmentation.

### **How should I structure my Custom Label names?**

This comes down to personal preference, but we’ll give you a list of dos and don'ts which will help you keep your tags clean and consistent:

* Custom Labels can consist of alphanumeric characters (A-Z; 0-9) and underscores (\_).
* You can’t use spaces.
* Your Custom Label can't start with an underscore (\_). Only auto-generated Custom Labels can start with an underscore.
* Pick one style and stick with it. Casing examples: TitleCase, camelCase or lowercase.&#x20;

### **Do you have any examples of events where Custom Labels are useful?**

Now you know how to best use and structure your Custom Labels, let’s go through some examples of events where tags will help you with segmentation.

#### By client

Do you manage content on behalf of multiple clients? You can use Custom Labels to filter out individual clients' assets in our dashboard and in our royalty reports.

#### By catalog

If you have different catalogs (for example, one that is licensed to clients and one that is not), you can use Custom Labels to allow channels to use some, but not all of your catalogs.


# Resolve Asset Issues

There are a number of issues that can arise from your assets. Having unresolved asset issues can negatively affect your revenue, as monetization might be paused. Therefore, you should work with us to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Every week, you will receive an email with the subject "\[Action Required] Asset Issues" that contains a sheet detailing your asset issues. If you do not receive an email, that means your assets do not have any issues.

When you receive an asset issues notification from us, please review each issue and take action.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
In this document, "partner" refers to a company that has access to YouTube Content ID. Partners can be rightsholders themselves, or act on behalf of another rightsholder, similar to how we act on your behalf.
{% endhint %}

### Ownership Conflict

Different partners might have ownership of the same asset in different territories. YouTube applies each partner’s policy in the countries/regions where they own the asset.&#x20;

If your ownership overlaps with another partner, one partner has to remove their ownership.

#### **If you believe the other party is correct**

We must remove our ownership from the asset.&#x20;

Reply to our email and let us know for which asset ID(s) we should remove our ownership.

#### **If you believe the other party is wrong**

Please double-check that you own the necessary rights to represent this asset in Content ID. This means:&#x20;

* You are the exclusive rightsholder of this asset.&#x20;
* This asset does not contain non-exclusive snippets (such as sound effects or stock videos).&#x20;
* You did not instruct the other party to claim ownership of this asset.&#x20;

If all of the above apply, please let us know whether you are the creator of the asset, or if you licensed it from someone else. If you licensed it from someone else, please attach the contract for reference. Provide as much information as possible.&#x20;

We will then reach out to the other partner to resolve the issue.

### Ownership Transfer Request

Ownership transfer requests happen when another partner notices an [ownership conflict](#ownership-conflict) and formally requests to us to remove our ownership. We need to respond within 30 days. Otherwise, asset ownership will automatically be transferred to the partner who requested the ownership transfer.

#### If you believe the other party is correct

We must remove our ownership from the asset.&#x20;

Reply to our email and let us know for which asset ID(s) we should remove our ownership.

#### If you believe the other party is wrong

Please double-check that you own the necessary rights to represent this asset in Content ID. This means:&#x20;

* You are the exclusive rightsholder of this asset.&#x20;
* This asset does not contain non-exclusive snippets (such as sound effects or stock videos).&#x20;
* You did not instruct the other party to claim ownership of this asset.&#x20;

If all of the above apply, please let us know whether you are the creator of the asset, or if you licensed it from someone else. If you licensed it from someone else, please attach the contract for reference. Provide as much information as possible.&#x20;

We will then reach out to the other party to resolve the issue.

### Reference Overlap

A reference is the video or audio file YouTube uses as the source file for Content ID matching. The file you upload when creating new assets is used as a reference.

Reference overlaps occur when two reference files have similar segments that could result in claims on the same audio, visual, or audiovisual content.&#x20;

#### If you believe the other party is correct (i.e., they own the overlapping part of the reference)

We must exclude the overlapping part from the reference.&#x20;

Reply to our email and let us know for which asset ID(s) we should exclude the overlapping part.

#### If you believe the other party is wrong (i.e., you own the overlapping part of the reference)

Please double-check that you own the necessary rights to represent this reference in Content ID. This means:&#x20;

* You are the exclusive rightsholder of this asset.&#x20;
* This asset does not contain non-exclusive snippets (such as sound effects or stock videos).&#x20;
* You did not instruct the other party to claim ownership of this asset.&#x20;

Many reference overlaps occur because of the use of non-exclusive segments in a reference. For example, two artists may have used the same vocal track that is available in their mixing software. In this case, the artist does not have an exclusive right to use the vocals (as they only a non-exclusive license), so they must be excluded from the reference.

As a general rule of thumb: If you are not the only party who is allowed to use a part of your reference, it can not be added to Content ID.

If all of the above apply, please let us know whether you are the creator of the overlapping reference segment, or if you licensed it from someone else. If you licensed it from someone else, please attach the contract for reference. Provide as much information as possible.&#x20;

We will then reach out to the other party to resolve the issue.


# Manage Claims


# Search For Claims

You can search through all of your claims by opening the "Claims" page in your dashboard. You have several options to filter specific claims:

* **Search**: This is a free-text search that considers all of a video's metadata fields (e.g., title, description, tags). It is semantic, so it will find similar or misspelled results (e.g., "germany" instead of "germani").
* **Filter**: You can apply filters by clicking the "Filters" button. Only results that match all filters are displayed.
  * **Status**: The claim's status.
  * **Channel ID**: The ID of the channel on which the claimed video was uploaded. If the video was private when we imported it, this data may not be available.
  * **Asset ID**: The ID of the asset which was found in the video.
  * **Video ID**: The ID of the video on which the claim was placed.


# Release Claims

You can release all claims that are active, potential, disputed, or appealed. On these claims' [detail pages](/content-id/manage-claims/understand-claim-detail-pages), click the "Release claim" button:

<figure><img src="/files/NrvDGMQT3rqctKJmscMb" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After you've clicked the button and confirmed your action, your release request is submitted and usually processed by YouTube within 15 seconds.

Please note, due to YouTube's policies, if a claim is released during the dispute or appeal process, we will not be able to reclaim the video later.


# Check the status of your claims

Both on [search](/content-id/manage-claims/search-for-claims) and [detail pages](/content-id/manage-claims/understand-claim-detail-pages), we show the status of each claim.

### What claim statuses mean

* **Active**\
  When a claim is active, its match policy is applied to the claimed video. In most cases, you have selected a monetize policy and will receive a portion of the revenue generated from the claimed video.
* **Potential**\
  Potential claims are claims that are not active yet because they’re waiting for review. This happens if you have selected a "Route for review" policy (required for assets [licensed at scale](/content-id/content-delivery/policies/content-eligible-for-content-id#rules-for-content-that-is-sold-or-licensed-at-scale-for-incorporation-into-other-works)) or if Content ID considered the content to be a low confidence match. We will review the claim and change its status to active or inactive, depending on whether the uploader has a license or not.
* **Disputed**\
  Disputed claims are claims that the uploader of the claimed video has disputed. You can see the uploader's provided reason on the claim detail page. We will review and act on disputed on your behalf. If anything is unclear, for example because an uploader claims to own a license we can't verify, we will reach out to you.
* **Appealed**\
  Appealed claims are claims that the uploader of the claimed video is appealing after their original disputed claim was reinstated by us. We will always reach out to you before taking action on an appealed claim.
* **Inactive**\
  Inactive claims are claims that are no longer active.
* **Takedown**\
  Takedown claims are claims on videos that have been taken down because of a takedown request. This only happens if you request us to issue a takedown after the uploader has appealed the claim.


# Understand Claim Detail Pages

The Claim Detail Page displays all relevant information we have about a claim:

* **Asset Details**: The title, ID, and match policy of the asset the claim is based on. You can click the title or ID to see more details about the asset.
* **Video Details**: The video ID, the ID of the channel on which the video was uploaded, and the claim ID. You can click the video ID or channel ID to see all claims on that video or channel.
* **History**: Timeline of when the claim was created, released, disputed, or appealed.
* **Match Segments**: All segments of the video that include your asset's reference. You can click on a segment to play the respective section in the video.
* **Video Metadata**: Metadata we have about the video. Currently, this displays only the video description in the video's primary language when the claim was imported, disputed, or appealed, if the claim was updated within the last 60 days. Read the [disclaimer](/content-id/manage-claims/understand-claim-detail-pages/video-metadata-disclaimer) for more details.


# Video Metadata Disclaimer

**Data Accuracy**: The metadata we display was collected from [YouTube Data API](https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3). We do not manually edit the metadata at any time. [YouTube API Services Terms of Service](https://developers.google.com/youtube/terms/api-services-terms-of-service-emea) apply to your usage of the data.

**Data Completeness**: Uploaders can [translate video titles and descriptions in multiple languages](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6289575). We display metadata in the video's primary language. It is possible the uploader uses significantly different metadata in their translations. \
If a video's visibility is set to *private* when we import or update the claim, no metadata is available.\
We only display metadata for videos that were updated within the last 60 days.

**Data Freshness**: We refresh the data when we first import the video, after a dispute, and after an appeal. We always display the most recent metadata we have on file. If the claim was disputed or appealed and we have updated the metadata, the displayed metadata may be different from when we initially imported the video.&#x20;


# Exempt Channels From Claims (Custom Allowlist)

In some situations, you may want to prevent Content ID from claiming videos that certain YouTube channels upload. For example, a production music library may want a channel to be able to use their music without receiving a claim. You can exempt channels from Content ID claims by adding them to your Custom Allowlist.

### What is a Custom Allowlist?

Your Custom Allowlist is a list of channels that are permitted to use your content without receiving a copyright claim. You can allow a channel to use all, some, or only one of your assets.

### When does the Custom Allowlist release a claim?

Assets can be tagged with [Custom Labels](/content-id/manage-assets/categorize-assets-custom-labels). For each channel on your Custom Allowlist, you can indicate which Custom Labels the channel is permitted to use.

Whenever a channel (identified by its channel ID) that is on your Custom Allowlist receives a claim for an asset which has the same Custom Label you allowlisted that channel for, the claim is automatically released.&#x20;

If the uploader (briefly) sees a Content ID claim before it is released depends on your asset's match policy, which you can select during the [content delivery process](/content-id/content-delivery):

* **Route to Monetize**: Custom Allowlist will automatically release the claim before it becomes active, so the uploader will not even briefly receive a claim. This is required for AutoLicense assets and other assets that are [licensed at scale](/content-id/content-delivery/policies/content-eligible-for-content-id#rules-for-content-that-is-sold-or-licensed-at-scale-for-incorporation-into-other-works).
* **Monetize**: Custom Allowlist will automatically release the claim after it has been imported to our system. This is usually between 1 and 15 minutes after the video was published. The uploader might briefly see a claim in the meantime.

{% hint style="info" %}
The Custom Allowlist only applies to claims that are imported after the channel was added. **Previous claims are not automatically released.**&#x20;

You can [manually release existing claims](/content-id/manage-claims/release-claims) after adding a channel.
{% endhint %}

### How do I add a channel to my Custom Allowlist?

Go to the "Custom Allowlist" tab, enter the channel ID and the Custom Labels this channel should be allowed to use, and click "Add".&#x20;

You can edit the Custom Labels a channel is allowed to use by clicking "Edit", changing the labels, and clicking "Save" in the channel's row.&#x20;

### How do I remove a channel from my Custom Allowlist?

Go to the "Custom Allowlist" tab, click "Edit" next to the channel, delete all Custom Labels, and click "Save". The channel will be removed from your Custom Allowlist.

Previously released claims stay inactive, but videos uploaded after you removed the channel will receive claims.

### How can I find a channel's ID?

Go to the channel's "About" section, click on "Share channel" and click "Copy channel ID".

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### Common Use Cases

This section contains guides for our clients' most common use cases. Depending on your situation, you will want to add different Custom Labels to a channel's entry on your Custom Allowlist.&#x20;

For example, you may want to allow a channel to …

* **… use all of your assets**: Enter the Custom Label "*\_licensor\_\[your ID]*". It is [automatically applied](/content-id/manage-assets/categorize-assets-custom-labels#auto-generated-custom-labels) to all of your assets. You can copy the Custom Label from any of your assets' detail pages.
* **… use all assets by a specific artist** (sound recording assets only): Enter the Custom Label "*\_artist\_\[artist name]*". It is [automatically applied](/content-id/manage-assets/categorize-assets-custom-labels#auto-generated-custom-labels) to all assets by this artist. You can copy the Custom Label from any of this artist's assets' detail pages.
* **… use one or multiple specific assets**: Every sound recording asset has an [auto-generated Custom Label](/content-id/manage-assets/categorize-assets-custom-labels#auto-generated-custom-labels) that is specific to only this label. You can copy the Custom Label from the assets' detail page.


# Analytics

Our Content ID Analytics provides insights into how your assets are performing on YouTube. We report important metrics like claims, views, and estimated revenues.

You can use filters to customize the date range for which you want to see data, and also drill down all numbers on an asset-level.

{% hint style="info" %}
Analytics are meant to give you a **rough understanding** of how your assets are performing before [financial reports](/royalties-and-payments/reports) are available. They **can never replace financial reports** and **all data is subject to - sometimes significant - changes and adjustments**.

\
Not all use cases (such as revenue sharing between partners) are considered when calculating estimated numbers. Please read the details about each graph carefully. We provide analytics "as-is" based on reports provided by YouTube to show general trends, but this data is not reliable and should not be used as a basis for important decisions.&#x20;

\
**Only our financial reports contain finalized, reliable information** on your assets' performance.\
\
Analytics data is available beginning January 1, 2024. Data shown for periods before the Analytics page was available to you may be incomplete.
{% endhint %}

### New claims

This graph indicates the number of new claims created on that day. It includes all claims, regardless of their status.

* The graph shows the number of claims for all assets currently in your account. If you previously owned an asset, but it's no longer in your dashboard, historical claim counts for the asset will disappear. If you take over ownership of an asset from another owner, you will begin seeing historical claim counts for it.
* If someone shares revenues of an asset with you, but they are considered the primary licensor and you do not see the asset on your Assets page, you will also not see its claims in this graph.

### Views

* Views might be incorrect for the day that a video was claimed. The discrepancy arises from the fact that the metrics in the report reflect all views for that day, rather than just activity that occurred after the claim was made.\
  For example, on a particular day, suppose a video is viewed 10 times, then it is claimed, and then it is viewed another 10 times. The view count will state that the video was viewed 20 times, even though only 10 of those views occurred after the claim took place. Metrics on all successive days should accurately reflect view counts related to the claimed video.
* The graph shows views for all assets currently in your account. If you previously owned an asset, but it's no longer in your dashboard, the historical views for the asset will disappear. If you take over ownership of an asset from another owner, you will begin seeing historical views for it.
* If someone shares revenues of an asset with you, but they are considered the primary licensor and you do not see the asset on your Assets page, you will also not see associated views.

### Estimated revenue

This graph shows your estimated revenue per day. Calculation of estimated revenue is particularly complex, so please make sure to read and understand these details:

{% hint style="danger" %}
The sole purpose of estimated revenue is to give you a rough idea of how your assets are performing. **They can under no circumstances be used to calculate payments or make financial decisions.** They are also not the basis for your payouts - these are calculated from completely separate financial reports provided by YouTube on a monthly basis.
{% endhint %}

* Estimated revenue is subject to adjustments due to various reasons, including [invalid traffic](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10285842), [Content ID claims](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6013276) and [disputes](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7000961), ownership conflicts, and reference overlaps. This is why your final payout will always be different from estimated revenue. For example, revenue is held during an ownership conflict and not included in estimated analytics. When the other party removes their ownership, YouTube adds these royalties to their final report that we use for payments, but not to the estimated analytics.
* Estimated revenue is indicated in USD, but YouTube pays us (and we pay you) in EUR.
* The graph shows the estimated revenue for all assets currently in your account. If you previously owned an asset but it's no longer in your dashboard, the historical revenues for the asset will disappear. If you take over ownership of an asset from another owner, you will begin seeing historical revenues for it.
* Estimated revenue for all assets is based on your default payout rate. Different payout rates on individual assets are not considered.
* Your current payout rate applies. If your rate changed over time, you will see historical revenues calculated with your current rate.
* If someone shares revenues of an asset with you, but they are considered the primary licensor and you do not see the asset on your Assets page, you will also not see estimated revenue data for it.
* Consequently, if you share revenues with others, your dashboard will display the total estimated revenues due to all partners — though you will only receive your share.


# Extras


# Increase Royalties With ClaimBoost

## What is ClaimBoost?

YouTube Content ID does not detect all uses of your music. For example, short matches (<20 seconds) or barely audible matches (e.g., quiet background music) are often missed. Legally, you are entitled to receive royalties from such matches, but YouTube does not know they exist. That's why we have developed ClaimBoost.

ClaimBoost is our new service that combines AI technology with expert manual review to identify and claim matches that Content ID has missed. This means more opportunities for monetization and better protection for your content.

We work with a proprietary index of YouTube videos to identify potential matches outside of YouTube's Content ID system. This allows us to detect very short matches (10 seconds), mashups, speed changes, pitch changes, and music recorded in noisy environments.

When our system detects a high-potential match that shows traction but has not been claimed by Content ID, our content operations team reviews them for compliance with YouTube's policies and then places a [manual claim](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9374251?hl=en). Just like with a regular claim, we collect future royalties and pay them to you.&#x20;

## What are the benefits?

ClaimBoost increases your royalties by claiming previously unknown uses of your music, without any additional effort for you. In our initial case study, we've seen an average increase of 10% in gross royalties.

## What are the terms?

There are no set-up fees to get started. We and our partners incur significant costs to handle such claims, especially due to the high cost of scanning millions of YouTube videos and the required manual human review of each match. Also, the manual claiming tool is granted in exceptional circumstances to some of YouTube's largest partners who have demonstrated an advanced working knowledge of Content ID.&#x20;

Therefore, an additional service fee is deducted from manual claiming royalties. Contact your account manager to learn about the fee applies in your case. This is a fee of our vicarious agents and distribution partners as described in our agreement. Of course, this only affects manual claims, so your current royalties (as well as all future automatic Content ID claims) stay unaffected. Essentially, it is free additional money that otherwise could not be collected.

## Will ClaimBoost interfere with automatic Content ID claims?

No. ClaimBoost runs after a video has been published, and automatic Content ID claims have been placed by YouTube. It will not prevent automatic claims or result in duplicate claims.

## How do I enable ClaimBoost?

Email your account manager to request ClaimBoost to be enabled for your account.


# Set Up Campaigns

[Campaigns](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6078374) are an innovative way to promote your content on YouTube.

When you set up a campaign, a promotional [card](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6140493) is added to videos claimed by your assets. This card links viewers directly to your designated video.

Your campaign can promote any YouTube video that is public or unlisted and in line with YouTube's and our policies. Please reach out to us if you're unsure whether your video qualifies.

You can promote one video at a time. New submissions will override your previous submissions. The campaign will apply to all your existing and future assets.

To set up a new campaign, change your existing campaign or stop your existing campaign, visit the "Campaigns" tab in our dashboard.


# Create Marketing Links

You can use our Marketing Links app to create release promotion links, bio links, QR codes, and shortened links. It is designed as an alternative to tools such as Linkfire and Bit.ly, and offers premium features for free to our clients.

### Access Our Marketing Links App

If Marketing Links is enabled for your accounts, open it through the "Extras" section on your dashboard. Note that all changes you make are visible to all users who have access to the same licensor.

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If you don't have access yet, contact us to enable it for your account.

### Create Release Pages

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After logging in from your dashboard, access our [templates page](https://links.yourv.id/biolinks-templates). Find the "Release Store Links" template and click "Choose template". Update the embedded YouTube video and button URLs and add new buttons when necessary.

You can apply custom colors & branding, use tons of ready-to-use components, set SEO settings, and apply advanced features such as password protection and sensitive content warning.

### Create Shortened Links

Visit "Shortened links" to create a new link. You can configure settings such as App linking (directly open apps on mobile), add tracking pixels, add passwords, or region-, language-, or device-specific rules.

You can set scheduling & expiration limits, apply country, device & language targeting, use A/B rotation, and apply password protection and sensitive content warning.

### QR Codes

You can generate QR codes to be embedded in your videos or marketing materials.

You can configure custom colors with gradients, custom logo & background branding, and choose from multiple QR shapes.

### Analytics

You can see easy to understand, yet detailed and comprehensive analytics for all your links. This feature is GDPR, CCPA and PECR compliant.

### Tracking Pixels

You can add Facebook, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X, Quora, TikTok, and Snapchat tracking pixels to your links and pages. Please note that you are solely responsible for ensuring data collection is in line with applicable laws.


# Link Your YouTube Channel to Our MCN

You can link your music-themed YouTube channel to our MCN to access additional features and technical support.

### Benefits of linking your YouTube channel with our MCN

* Solve any technical issues through our dedicated YouTube support team.
* Have your content administered by our Content Operations Team, ensuring correct metadata and monetization for all videos, correct embedding of Sound Recording into Music Video assets and linking of Music Videos with Art Tracks.
* Benefit from our work that results in generating more revenue from YouTube through optimized revenue shares and exclusive opportunities.

### Conditions for linking your YouTube channel

* 100% of the content must be music related&#x20;
* The music must exclusively be from artists that you distribute through our distribution service
* If your channel is [eligible to be an Official Artist Channel](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7336634?hl=en#zippy=%2Cprogram-criteria-and-eligibility) (OAC), it must be converted to an OAC
* The channel must meet [YouTube's acceptance criteria](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851)

### Procedure to link your channel

* Review [YouTube's acceptance criteria](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851) to make sure your channel qualifies.
* Email your account manager with your channel URL. Indicate whether your channel is currently monetized or not.
* If your channel meets our acceptance criteria and further internal requirements, we will share onboarding details with you.

### Conditions for maintaining your YouTube channel in our MCN

* You may not receive more than 1 strike per 6-month period across all your linked channels, regardless of the number of channels you have linked. Any channel receiving an additional strike will be unlinked. Retracted strikes will not count against your account.
* You must strictly follow all of YouTube's monetization and community guidelines.
* You must perform at least 2 of the following actions per month: Upload a video and make it public; Perform a live stream; Post a reel; Create a playlist; Comment on your own channel (as your channel); Comment on another channel (as your channel); Create a community post

### Royalty Reporting

* Every video on your channel has a corresponding Music Video or Web Asset. Within one week after uploading a video, the asset will be visible in your dashboard. Any royalties generated from videos will be shown under the respective asset in your reports.
* By default, the royalty split from your License Agreement will apply to YouTube channel royalties.


# Reports


# Open CSV Files

We provide reports about asset performance in CSV format.&#x20;

Depending on your Excel's regional setting, your default delimiter/separator may either be using semicolons (;) or commas (,) to separate items in a CSV file. If your regional setting is to use semicolons, this can cluster all the field values into column A because exported files from YourVid use commas (,) as the default delimiter/separator.

In this case, we suggest using **Google Sheets** to convert the CSV to any format that you can process:

1. Create a new sheet in Google Sheets.
2. Go to "File" -> "Settings", and set "Locale" to "United States". Click "Save and reload".&#x20;

   <figure><img src="/files/uXHWbm8ENtSvKFal1KkU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
3. Click "File" -> "Import" and select/upload our report in CSV format.
4. Select "Insert new sheet(s)" as "Import location", make sure the other inputs are as on the screenshot, and click "Import data".

   <figure><img src="/files/v2Y2zXS4rZdX3A2tSw0D" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. The report should be imported correctly, like this:<br>

   <figure><img src="/files/pxAAAq5n4JqZk4FXDUqa" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
6. You can now view and process the report in Google Sheets. Alternatively, click "File" -> "Download" -> "Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)" to download a file you can open in Excel.


# Understand Content ID Reports

We provide monthly reports detailing Content ID royalties for all assets you're eligible to receive payments for. Only assets that generated royalties in the respective month are displayed.

### Summary Reports

Publishing administration summary reports generally contain these columns:

<table><thead><tr><th width="182">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Payee ID</td><td>ID of the corresponding payment account</td></tr><tr><td>Asset ID</td><td>YouTube-generated ID for the associated asset</td></tr><tr><td>Asset Title</td><td>The title of the associated asset</td></tr><tr><td>Artist</td><td>Artist names, as given in the asset metadata</td></tr><tr><td>Album</td><td>The album from which this music comes</td></tr><tr><td>ISRC</td><td>The International Standard Recording Code (ISRC) as given in the asset metadata</td></tr><tr><td>UPC</td><td>The Universal Product Code (UPC) as given in the asset metadata</td></tr><tr><td>Custom Labels</td><td>Any <a href="/pages/qrI6b9pIjUZnITC2SVDP">Custom Labels</a> associated with the asset</td></tr><tr><td>Views</td><td>Number of views</td></tr><tr><td>Royalties (EUR)</td><td>Total Royalties as defined in your contract</td></tr><tr><td>Payout Rate</td><td>The payable rate of Royalties as defined in your contract. If a primary rightsholder <a href="/pages/OTFVYmSTfC2b1WMzEjwk">shares revenues with you</a>, their Payout Rate will be used.</td></tr><tr><td>Share</td><td>Your share of payable Royalties (Royalties * Payout Rate). If you are the sole rightsholder, your share is 1. If there are multiple rightsholders, your share indicates which % of payable royalties you receive.</td></tr><tr><td>Payout (EUR)</td><td>Actual amount payable to you</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Details Reports

Content ID details reports provide additional information about the nature of your royalties. Royalties are spread out by day, country, video, and claim origin. Therefore, there will likely be multiple rows for each asset.&#x20;

Details reports contain these *additional* columns:

<table><thead><tr><th width="182">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Video ID</td><td>ID of the claimed video</td></tr><tr><td>Video Channel ID</td><td>YouTube-generated channel identifier for the channel to which the video was published</td></tr><tr><td>Day</td><td>Day on which the activity occurred (YYYYMMDD)</td></tr><tr><td>Country</td><td>Two-character ISO country code for the territory in which the activity occurred</td></tr><tr><td>Claim Origin</td><td>The method by which the claim against the video was created. "Descriptive Search" means the claim was created manually by <a href="/pages/sDScQuRXLkZGjji126SG">ClaimBoost</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Understand Publishing Administration Reports

We provide monthly reports detailing publishing administration royalties for all compositions you're eligible to receive payments for. Only works that generated royalties in the respective month are displayed.

We collect publishing royalties from various sources with different payment schedules. Therefore, each month's report can contain different pay sources and royalties appear to fluctuate more.

### Summary Reports

Publishing administration summary reports generally contain these columns:

<table><thead><tr><th width="182">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Payee ID</td><td>ID of the corresponding payment account</td></tr><tr><td>Licensor ID</td><td>ID of the licensor account the composition is associated with. Relevant if you manage catalogs across multiple licensor accounts or you receive a share of royalties from a different licensor.</td></tr><tr><td>Composition ID</td><td>Auto-generated ID for the associated composition</td></tr><tr><td>Title</td><td>The title of the associated composition</td></tr><tr><td>Writers</td><td>Writers and their respective shares</td></tr><tr><td>ISWC</td><td>The International Standard Musical Work Code (ISWC) as given in the composition metadata</td></tr><tr><td>Royalties (EUR)</td><td>Total Royalties as defined in your contract</td></tr><tr><td>Payout Rate</td><td>The payable rate of Royalties as defined in your contract. If a primary rightsholder <a href="/pages/OTFVYmSTfC2b1WMzEjwk">shares revenues with you</a>, their Payout Rate will be used.</td></tr><tr><td>Share</td><td>Your share of payable Royalties (Royalties * Payout Rate). If you are the sole rightsholder, your share is 1. If there are multiple rightsholders, your share indicates which % of payable royalties you receive.</td></tr><tr><td>Payout (EUR)</td><td>Actual amount payable to you</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Details Reports

Publishing administration details reports provide additional information about the nature of your royalties. Royalties are spread out by period they were earned in, the country they were earned in, and the pay source. Therefore, there will likely be multiple rows for each composition.&#x20;

Details reports contain these *additional* columns:

<table><thead><tr><th width="182">Field</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>fromMonth</td><td>From which month royalties were generated (MM/YYYY)</td></tr><tr><td>toMonth</td><td>To which month royalties were generated (MM/YYYY)</td></tr><tr><td>Source Name</td><td>Name of the pay source</td></tr><tr><td>Country</td><td>ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code</td></tr></tbody></table>


# Revenue Sharing

If a work has multiple rightsholders, you can automatically share revenues with them. This applies to assets in Content ID, tracks or albums released through our music distribution service, and songs registered with our publishing administration service.

### Prerequisites

To share revenue with other rights holders:

* They must be a YourVid partner (have signed a license agreement with us)
* They must be entitled to receive royalties (they actually hold the rights for which they receive a payment from us)

### Set Up Revenue Sharing

To set up revenue sharing, email us with the following information:

* Identifier of the work (YouTube Asset ID, ISRC, UPC, ISWC, or Composition ID)
* Email address of the licensor that should receive a revenue share
* % this rights holder owns

We will confirm the split with both you and the other licensors. For all payouts processed after confirmation, revenue sharing will be applied.

The licensor who delivered the work to us (primary licensor) will continue to see it in their dashboard and be able to make changes (such as changing metadata or releasing claims). The primary licensor's Payout Rate and other payment terms (including primary licensor's contract's definition of Royalties) will be used to determine other licensors' payouts, even if their terms are different.&#x20;

Other licensors will see the work in their financial reports, not in their dashboard.

### Understand Revenue Shares in Reports

All financial reports we provide have at least these two columns:

* Payout Rate: This is the contractually agreed rate of Royalties that we pay out. This never changes, regardless how many payees there are. If a work has multiple payees, they all see the same Payout Rate.
* Share: This is your share of payable royalties (Royalties \* Payout Rate \* Share). If you are the sole licensor, your share is 1. If there are multiple licensors, your share indicates which % of payable royalties you receive.

The primary licensor's Payout Rate and other payment terms are used as the Payout Rate for all other payees.&#x20;


# Payouts

### Payment Methods

<table><thead><tr><th width="187">Method</th><th width="138">Currencies</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Bank Transfer</td><td><a href="https://wise.com/help/articles/2571907/what-currencies-can-i-send-to-and-from">40+</a> (incl. EUR and USD)</td><td>Required details: Bank account details<br>Fees: None for EUR accounts, <a href="https://wise.com/de/pricing/">low fees</a> for foreign currency accounts</td></tr><tr><td>Wise</td><td><a href="https://wise.com/help/articles/2571907/what-currencies-can-i-send-to-and-from">40+</a> (incl. EUR and USD)</td><td>Required details: Email address associated with the Wise account<br>Fees: None</td></tr><tr><td>PayPal</td><td>EUR</td><td>Required details: Email address associated with the PayPal account<br>Fees: We will send the payment without any deductions, but PayPal will charge <a href="https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/merchant-fees">fees</a> and use a <a href="https://wise.com/us/blog/paypal-currency-conversion-rates">marked-up exchange rate</a> if your account is not in EUR</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
We account and pay royalties in EUR. When we receive royalties in other currencies, we convert them to EUR.

If your account is in any currency other than EUR, we recommend receiving payments via bank transfer or Wise to minimize fees. When paying to your bank transfer via Wise, we will use Wise's fair rates to convert the payment to your local currency. When paying directly to your Wise account, you will receive the funds in EUR and can convert them to your local currency.
{% endhint %}

### VAT

If you are based in Germany, we will add the applicable VAT rate (7% for royalties, 19% for other revenues) to your payment.&#x20;

If you are based outside of Germany, no VAT will be added. Under [EU VAT rules](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/vat-invoicing-rules_en), we will be responsible for remitting VAT and will add a 'reverse charge' note onto your invoice.\
For the avoidance of doubt, you will continue to be responsible for paying any local taxes, such as income taxes.

### Withholding Taxes

We are required to withhold taxes on certain royalty payments, though many countries have [treaties with Germany](https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/germany/corporate/withholding-taxes) that reduce the rate, often to 0%. If taxes are withheld, this will not be reflected in your reports but in your self-billing invoices.&#x20;

You will find details on how to request a tax withholding certificate for use in your tax return in each self-billing invoice. If your country has a treaty with Germany that can reduce the rate, make sure you have filled out our tax form to begin the application process under the treaty.

### Invoices

We will generate self-billing invoices for each payment. If you need any information besides your name and address listed, let us know.

### Payout Schedule

We send payouts for Content ID, Publishing, and Music Distribution royalties on a monthly basis.&#x20;

We aim to pay each month's earnings within 14 days after the 25th of the following month. For example, January's earnings will typically be paid between the 25th of February and the 11th of March.

In most contracts, the agreed on payment terms are 30 days after we have received the funds ourselves (which for Content ID royalties is typically the 25th). While we always aim to pay faster as described above, only the timeline in the contract is legally binding and should be used for planning.