Hi Capcut/community,
Thanks in advance first of all. Im confused. Can capcut be used as as an editor for my own created content to upload videos on youtube and monetise while using its editor featured like transitions, effects, fonts etc etc… Because there terms of service say its only for personal and not commercial use so im confused? Note: I wont be doing advertising nor marketing and stuff.
Thanks,
Adam,
Hi,
We understand your confusion regarding CapCut's terms of service and how they apply to monetizing your YouTube content. While mostly monetization of your video based out of content used from CapCut platform should be allowed. However there are certain pointers which you need to especially take care of.
Let's clarify this:
Personal vs. Commercial Use:
- CapCut's standard terms grant users a non-exclusive, limited license to access and use the services for personal, non-commercial purposes. This means that while you can use CapCut for creating and editing videos for personal enjoyment, using it for commercial purposes—such as monetizing videos on platforms like YouTube—requires careful consideration.
Monetizing on YouTube:
- Monetizing your YouTube videos typically classifies your content as commercial use. Therefore, to comply with CapCut's terms, you should ensure that any content, especially materials provided by CapCut (like transitions, effects, fonts, music, etc.), is cleared for commercial use. CapCut offers specific content labeled for "Commercial use," which you can utilize in your monetized videos without additional license fees.
Our Recommendations:
Use "Commercial Use" Labeled Content:
- When editing your videos in CapCut, select materials explicitly labeled for commercial use. This ensures you're adhering to capcut license agreements.
Avoid Restricted Materials:
- Some assets, such as those marked "for news editing purpose only," are not permitted for commercial, promotional, or advertising purposes. Ensure you steer clear of these when creating monetized content.
Consider CapCut for Business:
- If you frequently produce content for commercial purposes, exploring CapCut for Businessmight be beneficial, as they are tailored for such use cases.
Get clearance from CapCut support team:
- If you are unsure if certain elements which you have used might not be allowed for monetization, you can avail explicit clearance from the capcut support team by writing an email to [email protected].
Carefully read the CapCut terms of use and YouTube platform guidelines in other to stay safe regarding commercial use and copyright notices.
By adhering to these guidelines, you can confidently use CapCut to edit and monetize your YouTube videos while staying compliant with the terms of service.
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