F. A. Q.

Here I collected answers to very frequently asked questions.

Can I use your music tracks on a YouTube videos? 

Yes, of course. You can use my music tracks in your videos for FREE, but without the ability to monetize them on YouTube.

Perhaps you will get copyright claims on YouTube, do not worry, this is normal. Your video will be fine and will not be deleted.

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- If you plan to use music on YouTube, but do not plan to monetize your videos, in this case, you also do not need to buy licenses.

- If you plan to use music on YouTube and want to monetize your videos, in this case you need to use the tracks that are available for licensing and of course buy a license for each track you plan to use in your video. Let me remind you that you need to buy licenses for each video in which you plan to use my music. You can also use music without copyright, for this you need to become my patron.

- When you click on "Buy a License", you go to a website Pond5 where you can pay for the license that can be shown on YouTube. Thank you for your purchase!

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What is monetization on YouTube?

Monetisation literally means ‘to earn money on YouTube’. YouTube monetisation is the process of earning money from your uploaded YouTube videos by enabling ads on them.

When your channel becomes popular and gets regular unique traffic, it becomes profitable for businesses and they are willing to pay to advertise on your videos.

Businesses pay YouTube for advertising and YouTube in turn shares a part of that revenue with the video owner. This is how monetisation works.

YouTube monetization is nothing but the ability to make money out of your videos by allowing ads on your videos. This is a YouTube partner program. The revenue sharing is 55% to the channel owner and 45% to the YouTube. ... As soon as you monetise your account and video, ads start appearing on your video.

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Does your music have copyright on YouTube?

Almost all of my tracks have copyright, but you can still use my tracks on Youtube. Your videos will feel good, they will not be imposed any restrictions (except for monetization). I do not delete videos that use my music without a license, your video is safe.
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If you are looking for music without copyright, I have a collection of music without copyright that you can use for free, you can find them here.

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My video YouTube received COPYRIGHT CLAIMS, what should I do?

You have received a copyright notice. You have nothing to worry about. Here are some tips and clarifications:

If you do not want to monetize your video on YouTube:

- You do not need to take any action. Your video is in normal, no restrictions will be imposed on it except for monetization (you will not be able to monetize your video). Your video will not be deleted.

If you want to monetize your video on YouTube:

- If you use music available for licensing, in this case you need to buy a license for each track you use. After purchasing a license, you will receive a license certificate that you need to show on YouTube.

- If you use music that is not available for licensing, I can add your channel to the white list of YouTube, for this you need to purchase a subscription. If you do not want to buy a subscription, everything will be fine with your video, no restrictions will be imposed on it, except for monetization (you will not be able to monetize your video on YouTube).

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How to remove the copyright claims on my YouTube video?

First you need to purchase a license. Then follow the instructions below. 

If you purchased a license: After you have purchased a license (the price is from $38), simply VISIT THIS PAGE, enter your details and video link and copy/paste the contents from your purchased License Certificate into the message box. Claims are usually resolved within 24-96 hours. You may wish to keep your new videos “unlisted” until this process is completed.

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I need a license for YouTube video, what license should I buy (standard or extended)?

The standard license is perfect for YouTube, Vimeo, and other social networks. No matter the commercial video or not, the standard license is suitable for this.

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An extended license is needed if you are going to use my tracks in public places, such as TV and radio, stadiums, theaters, shops and the like.

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Can I use your music tracks in social media?

Yes, you can use my music tracks on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media.

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Can I use your music tracks on my website?

Yes, you can use my music tracks on your website for free.

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Can I use your music tracks in videogames?

Yes, you can use my music tracks in your videogames for free.

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Can I use your music tracks on a Vimeo videos? 

Yes, of course. You can use my music tracks in Vimeo videos for FREE. The only thing that I ask, specify me in the description (to make a credit).

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Can I use your music at Film Festivals and Competitions?

Yes, you can use my music on Film Festivals and Contests for free.

- If you plan to use my tracks on YouTube, this is normal, I'm good about it. When using my music on YouTube you can get a warning about copyright infringement, this is normal, it will not lead to any restrictions, your video will feel good, it will not be deleted. 

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I need to buy a license to use your music tracks in my videos?

- If you do not want to or you do not have the opportunity to purchase a license, you can still use my tracks in your videos, but without monetization. Your videos will feel good, they will not be imposed any restrictions (except for monetization). I do not delete videos that use my music without a license, your video is safe.

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- If you want to use my tracks in your videos and monetize your videos and earn revenue, in this case you need to purchase a license.

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I need a license, where can I purchase a license?

- You can buy a license on the site of Pond5. Each track is accompanied by a button "Buy a license", clicking on which you will go to the site where you can buy a license. You can pay in a convenient way for you, which is on the site.

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Can I use your music tracks in commercial videos (advertising)?

Yes, of course. You can use my music tracks in your commercial videos for FREE, but without the ability to monetize them on YouTube.

Perhaps you will get copyright claims on YouTube, do not worry, this is normal. Your video will be fine and will not be deleted.

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If you want to include monetization in your favor, for this you need to purchase a license.

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I want to make DONATIONS, how can I do this?

At the moment I do not accept donations, I and my resources (my websites, SoundCloud, YouTube chaneels and other sites where you can download my tracks for free) perfectly live from the sales of licenses, patrons, stores or subscriptions. If you want to support me, you can buy a licenses, become a patron, buy and streams on stores or buy a subscriptions, thus you will inspire me to do better and better and more interesting music for you.

If you do not want to buy licenses or subscriptions, you can write to me and I'll send send you a paypal address.

Thank you for supporting me, it inspires me, I appreciate it.

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How to CREDIT you in my video?

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