Growing on YouTube means playing by YouTube’s official rules. Clickyt helps creators collaborate lawfully — these links are from Google/YouTube. We summarize each topic in simple words; always read the official page for full details.
Community Guidelines
The main rules for what you can upload. Avoid violence, harassment, hate, dangerous acts, spam, and misleading content. Strikes can limit features or remove your channel.
Read on YouTube / GoogleCreator responsibility & policies
YouTube’s hub for creators on staying within policy, building a sustainable channel, and understanding enforcement.
Read on YouTube / GoogleSpam, deceptive practices & scams
Do not use misleading titles/thumbnails, fake engagement, or schemes to trick viewers. Growth should come from real value, not tricks.
Read on YouTube / GoogleArtificial engagement policy
Buying subscribers, views, likes, or comments—or using bots—is not allowed. YouTube may remove fake metrics and penalize channels.
Read on YouTube / GoogleMonetization policies (YPP)
To earn ad revenue you need eligible content, enough watch time/subscribers, and compliance with advertiser-friendly guidelines.
Read on YouTube / GoogleAdvertiser-friendly content
Even if monetized, some topics (strong language, violence, controversial issues) may get limited or no ads. Know what affects revenue.
Read on YouTube / GoogleCopyright & fair use
Only use music, clips, and footage you have rights to. Repeated copyright claims can hurt your channel and monetization.
Read on YouTube / GoogleYouTube Terms of Service
The legal agreement between you and YouTube when you use the platform. Read this for account, content, and service rules.
Read on YouTube / GoogleCreator Academy
Free official lessons on storytelling, thumbnails, analytics, and growing an audience the right way.
Read on YouTube / GoogleHow Clickyt fits in
- Use community watches and engagement tasks to discover content — not to farm fake metrics.
- List videos and channels honestly; do not mislead buyers or viewers.
- Never use bots, click farms, or purchased subs/likes — YouTube’s artificial engagement policy applies.
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