Your participation in the YouTube Partner Program is subject to these terms (the “Base Terms”), the YouTube Terms of Service, the YouTube Channel Monetization Policies, and any Module(s) that you accept (collectively, the “Terms”). Please carefully read the Terms. You should not click “Accept” if you do not understand or accept any portion of the Terms.

1. How these Terms work. The Terms, which include one or more modules that detail the conditions that apply to the monetization of various types of content or components of the Service (each a “Module”), govern the monetization of your Content on the Service. Each Module will have its own eligibility requirements, and if you meet them, you can study the conditions and accept the Module to enable that specific kind of monetization. A Module that you accept becomes a part of the Terms and may only be changed or canceled in accordance with the provisions below.
2. What we pay you. When you accept a Module, YouTube will pay you Partner Earnings under that Module. “Partner Earnings” are the amounts described in a Module, as calculated in line with the following:
   1. Revenue Calculations. Under each Module, Partner Earnings are calculated from the portion of Net Revenues that the Module describes as being attributed to your Content. “Net Revenues” means the total amount of relevant revenues recognized by YouTube under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles​​, net of any:
      1. Taxes collected or payable by YouTube. “Tax(es)” means all government-imposed tax obligations (including taxes, duties, and withholdings), except those based on net income, net worth, asset value, property value, or employment;
      2. refunds, chargebacks, or declined payments;
      3. fees payable to platform, device or other distribution partners; and
      4. Country Pass-Through Costs. “Country Pass-Through Costs” means those amounts that YouTube has notified you it will deduct and that represent costs incurred by YouTube in relation to: (A) third party rights; (B) regulatory fees (including any fees or costs that YouTube pays to any third party to comply with any laws or regulations); and/or (C) platform taxes or levies; in each case incurred with respect to a particular country or region in which your Content is displayed or monetized. YouTube will notify you of any applicable Country Pass-Throughs, including the amount of and method for calculating such Country Pass-Throughs, at least forty-five (45) days before they are deducted.
   2. Rights Clearance Adjustment. Where YouTube is made aware by one or more third parties that you may not have obtained all necessary rights in your Content (for example, rights in music) as required under the YouTube Terms of Service (“Uncleared Rights”), such Content may need to be removed from the Service and, where it is not, you may not be entitled to earn revenue in relation to it. However, in certain circumstances, as detailed in the Rights Clearance Adjustment Policies, YouTube may instead seek to obtain some or all of the Uncleared Rights and then decrease the Partner Earnings that would otherwise be payable to you (a “Rights Clearance Adjustment”). Those policies contain the details of: (i) the circumstances and countries where Rights Clearance Adjustments apply; (ii) how YouTube may have been made aware that your Content includes Uncleared Rights (for example, as a result of a specific claim of rights by one or more third parties); (iii) how you may challenge the basis for any such Rights Clearance Adjustment (for example, by appealing a Content ID claim); and (iv) how YouTube calculates the revenue payable to you to account for Uncleared Rights.
   3. Non-Qualifying Revenues. YouTube may either: (i) withhold or adjust any Partner Earnings associated with a breach of the Terms (including the YouTube Channel Monetization Policies) or (ii) charge back or offset such amounts against future Partner Earnings payable to you. YouTube will notify you if any of these circumstances occur, and provide details about how you can appeal, in accordance with these policies.
3. When you will not be paid. The type and structure of adverts and other forms of monetization that are made available on the Service are up to YouTube, which is not required to monetize your Content, including the display of any advertisements in connection with it. Additionally, you are not eligible to receive or earn Partner Earnings in the following situations: (a) when there has been a violation of the Terms (including the YouTube Channel Monetization Policies); (b) when YouTube has suspended or terminated your access to the Service under Section 6; or (c) unless YouTube has a specific agreement with you under a Module that you have accepted that requires YouTube to share revenues with you (for example, you are not entitled to earn revenues in relation to ads shown on search result pages).
4. How we pay you.
   1. Payment Account Requirement. You must always have an active AdSense account linked to your YouTube user account(s) in order to earn or receive Partner Earnings under these Base Terms (or such other payment method as approved by YouTube).
   2. Payment Process. If your earned amount is at least US $100 (or the equivalent in your local currency) at the time payment is due, YouTube will pay you any Partner Earnings owed to you under these Base Terms within sixty (60) days following the end of any calendar month. The payment of Partner Earnings may be postponed in accordance with applicable policies by YouTube, acting reasonably and notifying you of the delay. Examples include: I for up to ninety (90) days while it determines whether all or part of any such Partner Earnings are subject to withholding or other measures under Section 2(c); or (ii) until any third-party disputes relating to rights in your Content are resolved.
   3. Taxes. Any taxes (as described above) that you might be obligated to collect from YouTube are included in all payments of partner earnings. If required by law, taxes will be withheld by YouTube. Any typical tax documentation that YouTube reasonably requests from you will be delivered on time.
5. Changes to the Terms. For example: I to reflect changes to our Service; (ii) for legal, regulatory, or security reasons; or (iii) to avoid abuse or harm, we may need to make modifications to the Terms (including the YouTube Channel Monetization Policies or a Module). Except in exceptional circumstances (such as stopping persistent abuse or complying with legal obligations), if we dramatically alter the Terms, we will give you fair advance notice and the chance to review the changes. If you do not agree with the change, you can cancel the terms that are affected, choose not to use the affected portion of the Service, or cease using it altogether before the notice expires.
6. Suspending or Terminating Monetization. By opting out using YouTube Studio, you can at any moment disable the monetization of your Content under specific Modules. In addition to any other legal action we may bring, if you violate the Terms, YouTube may also take the following legal action in accordance with its channel monetization policies: (i) immediately suspending monetization of all or a subset of your Content under any Module together with access to any monetization tools made available to you by YouTube; or (ii) permanently disabling monetization by terminating your participation in the YouTube Partner Program immediately, or, if required by applicable law, with prior written notice. In either case, we will notify you when we enforce our policies, and will also let you know how to appeal.
7. Termination of these Terms.
   1. Terminations for Convenience. Either you or YouTube may terminate these Base Terms, or one or more individual Modules, for convenience with 30 days prior notice to the other party.
   2. Terminations for Cause. You may immediately terminate these Base Terms by notice if YouTube commits a material breach. If YouTube permanently disables monetization of all of your Content under Section 6 (Suspending or Terminating Monetization) above, these Base Terms and all Modules will be considered terminated.
   3. Effect of Termination. For clarity, where these Base Terms are terminated, the YouTube Terms of Service will survive and continue to apply to any continued use of the Service by you.
8. Governing Law. The governing law and dispute resolution provisions of the YouTube Terms of Service apply to these Base Terms and any Modules.
9. Conflicts. Where there is any conflict between these Base Terms and: (i) a Module, the Module will apply; and (ii) the AdSense terms, these Base Terms will apply; and (iii) the YouTube Terms of Service, these Base Terms will apply.
10. Miscellaneous. Capitalized terms used but not defined in these Base Terms will have the meanings given to such terms in the YouTube Terms of Service. These Base Terms (and any Modules) replace all previous or current versions of the YouTube Partner Program Terms (or equivalent) between you and YouTube. However, any separate agreement(s) that you may have entered into with YouTube that amended or incorporated a previous version of the YouTube Partner Program Terms will be deemed to apply to these Base Terms. Except as modified by these Base Terms, the YouTube Terms of Service remain in full force and effect. You may provide notice to YouTube by emailing legal-notices@google.com. Any notices by YouTube will be delivered in accordance with the applicable policies.

You represent that: (i) you are at least 18 years of age, or (ii) you are the parent or guardian of a YouTube Partner Program participant aged between 13 and 18 and are agreeing to these terms on their behalf.