8 YouTube channels that were terminated or restricted—key takeaways for creators

This story was originally published on Passionfruit.

What happens when YouTube channels are terminated?

One of the drawbacks of uploading videos to a platform like YouTube is that the company can decide to suspend, demonetize, or terminate an account at any time if they determine the owner isn’t adhering to the terms of service. 

Months or even years’ worth of content, gone from the internet in a heartbeat — it’s a fear many creators have, but it’s also something that can be avoided, usually just by paying attention and playing it smart. 

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