Did you receive a Content ID claim from "Younited Media GmbH Music"?
No worries – we've got you covered. This quick FAQ explains who we are, why we placed a claim on your video, and how you can get it released.
If you still have questions after reading this page, you can always email us at the address at the bottom of the page.
Who is Younited Media?
Younited Media is a music distributor. We help artists and labels get their music to digital service providers (DSPs), including YouTube Content ID and TikTok's music library.
Why did I receive a YouTube Content ID claim from Younited Media?
If you received a Content ID claim from "Younited Media GmbH Music", you most likely used music owned by one of our clients, and YouTube's automated system detected the match.
Don't worry: a Content ID claim does not harm your channel. Read on for the difference between a claim and a strike.
Is a Content ID claim the same as a copyright strike?
No. Content ID claims are not dangerous for your channel, no matter how many you receive. A claim only means that we collect the revenue from your video on behalf of the artist or label that owns the music. You can simply leave the claim in place – it will not affect you or your channel in any way.
A copyright strike is something very different. Strikes can damage your channel, but we only issue them when a claim is disputed and appealed without a valid reason.
Why did I receive a claim for music I have bought a license for?
We review all claimed videos to make sure licensed content stays claim-free. If you still received a claim from us, your use was not covered by any of the valid licenses stored in our database. Your licensor may simply have forgotten to tell us about your license. See below for how to get the claim released.
Why did I receive a claim for "free with attribution" music?
Some of the artists and labels we work with allow creators to use their music for free under certain conditions (often called "free with attribution" music). As a rule, you must credit the artist correctly in your video description. Many rights holders set additional criteria – for example, the music may only be free for independent content creators, not for companies or commercial channels.
If you received a claim from us, our team has double-checked that you do not hold a valid license, that the required attribution is missing, or that your use does not meet the rights holder's other conditions. See below for how to get the claim released.
What can I do to get the Content ID claim released?
That depends on how you obtained the music. Pick the case that applies to you.
1. You bought or were granted a license
Contact your licensor directly. They can confirm whether your license is valid, release the claim immediately, and prevent future claims on your videos. You do not need to contact us.
2. You used "free with attribution" music
- Visit the rights holder's official website or YouTube channel for their exact requirements.
- Add the required attribution to your video description and confirm that you meet all other conditions.
- Email us at al-disputes@younited.media with the links to your videos.
We will review your request and, if the requirements are met, release our claim as soon as possible. On business days, we usually reply the same or the next day. If something is missing, we will tell you what needs to change to comply with the rights holder's policy.