Has your YouTube account been suspended? – This is what you should do now!

At a glance

• Reasons for suspension: The YouTube account will be suspended if it violates the platform’s community guidelines or copyrights. This includes, for example, uploading copyrighted material without permission, hate speech, spam or spreading false information.
• Appealing the suspension: If you think that your YouTube account has been suspended unjustly, you can appeal by filling out the appropriate form. In doing so, you should explain in detail and convincingly why you believe that there has been no breach of the guidelines.
• Duration of blocking: The processing time varies from case to case. It can take from a few days to several weeks.
• Problems with recovery: In some cases, YouTube may not respond to the submitted complaint or may reject it. Legal support can be helpful in the event of such difficulties. A specialized lawyer can help you communicate effectively with YouTube and enforce your rights quickly.

Why does YouTube suspend people?

YouTube is a platform that attaches great importance to compliance with the Community Guidelines and the General Terms of Use. If a user violates these rules, this can lead to their YouTube account being suspended. It is important to note that the decision to suspend an account is often made after several warnings, and the exact number and type of warnings may vary from case to case. However, in some cases, especially for serious violations, YouTube may issue a suspension without warning. In the case of repeated or particularly serious violations, the suspension may be permanent. There are various reasons why an account may be suspended and the violations may vary in seriousness.

1. Copyright infringements: Copyright infringements are a common reason for blocking. If a user uploads content for which they do not have permission – for example music, films, TV shows or other media
2. Hate speech and harassment: YouTube has clear rules against hate speech and harassment. If a user creates or comments on content that offends others based on their race, religion, gender, age or other protected characteristics, this can lead to the account being blocked.
3. Dissemination of false information: YouTube makes significant efforts to stop the spread of false information on its platform. Users who repeatedly spread demonstrably false information may be suspended.
4. Spam and misleading behavior: Accounts used for spamming, misleading behavior or fraud may also be suspended. This includes the mass sending of unsolicited messages, misleading users for personal gain or engaging in fraudulent activities.
5. Violence and graphic content: YouTube prohibits content that glorifies violence or contains graphic illustrations of violence, especially if such content is shocking, sensational or disrespectful.

Strikes on YouTube are warnings for users who violate the platform’s community guidelines. The consequences of a strike depend on how many strikes users already have. For the first strike, certain functions (e.g. uploading videos) can be suspended for a week. Further strikes within a certain period of time may result in further functional restrictions or even a permanent blocking of the account.

When will the suspension on YouTube be lifted?

The duration of the suspension of a YouTube account depends on the severity and frequency of the violations of the community guidelines. If a user violates the guidelines for the first time, a warning is usually issued that remains permanently on the channel. In the event of a second violation, the user is warned and banned from creating new content for one week. In the event of a third violation within 90 days of the first warning, the channel will be permanently deleted.

Warnings remain even after deleting the problematic content.

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What can be done against the suspension?

If you believe that your YouTube channel has been unjustifiably suspended or that your video has been unjustifiably removed, you have the option to appeal against this. Here’s what you can do:

1. First read the relevant guidelines to understand why the warning was issued. Often the reasons for a block or violation are very general and not clear to the user. This can make it much more difficult to challenge the decision, as you do not know exactly what behavior led to the block.
2. You can lodge an appeal within 90 days of receiving the warning. You can find the relevant form here. In this form, you must explain exactly why you consider the blocking to be unjustified. For example, you can explain why your content does not violate the community guidelines or how you interpret the rules in question. It is important that you are as clear and detailed as possible to provide YouTube with the full context.

After you have submitted your complaint, YouTube will review the case and inform you of the decision by email. The decision may be as follows:

1. If YouTube determines that your content complies with the Community Guidelines, it will be reactivated immediately and the warning will be removed from your account.
2. If YouTube determines that your content complies with the Community Guidelines but is not appropriate for all viewers, YouTube may set an age restriction.
3. If YouTube determines that your content violates the Community Guidelines, the warning will remain in place and your channel will not be reactivated.

This process can take several days to weeks. The effects of such a suspension can lead to a massive drop in the number of views, subscribers and ultimately also revenue. If YouTube rejects the objection or does not respond at all, it may therefore make sense to seek legal advice from a lawyer who specializes in digital media and copyright issues. An experienced lawyer can help you speed up the process of having your account reactivated and defend your rights as a user. In most cases, a solution is reached out of court, which can reduce the time and costs involved.

It is important to note that you may not avoid these restrictions by using, creating or purchasing another account. This prohibition applies for as long as the restrictions apply to your YouTube channel.

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