Terminated
Channel removed.
Termination removes the channel; demonetization removes it from the YouTube Partner Program but leaves it online. A strike restricts features for a time, and an age restriction limits who can watch one video. Each has its own appeal: termination through the termination form, demonetization through a YPP review, strikes and age restrictions in YouTube Studio.
Demonetized
Online, no ad revenue.
Strike
Temporary limits.
Side by side
| Action | Effect | Where to appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Termination | Channel and videos gone | Termination appeal form |
| Removed from YPP | Channel online, no ad revenue | Appeal in YouTube Studio, Earn section |
| Strike | Uploads paused for a time | Appeal the strike in Studio |
| Age restriction | One video limited | Appeal in Studio |
Official links
| Link | What it is for |
|---|---|
| YouTube channel monetization policies support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392 | The rules for the YouTube Partner Program. |
| Channel or account terminations support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802168 | What termination means, and where the appeal form is. |
| Community Guidelines strike basics support.google.com/youtube/answer/2802032 | Warnings, strikes, the 90-day window and three-strike termination. |
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YouTube strikes explained, YouTube account help.
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QUICK ANSWERS
Good to know.
Does demonetization lead to termination?
Not by itself, but the same problems can lead to strikes.
Does Unbanz handle demonetization?
Our YouTube service is for terminated channels.