I’m completely confused by how to use ‘royalty free” music. I have a small YouTube channel and have been paying for Envato elements for over a year. Every time I use royalty free music, I get an indicator that there is copywritten music but I’m allowed to use it. My channel has just reached a level where it is monetised, And I am now getting messages that the royalty free music I am using means my video cannot be monetised. What am I missing? The license says I can use it. Is there a step I’m missing that means my video can be monetised?
You need to remove these claims by providing your licenses. Each license applies to one video. Fill in all required fields—your name, your video title—and all claims will be removed. Royalty-free doesn’t mean it’s not in Content ID; it means it’s free from additional payouts to authors for your usage. Once all claims are removed, your video will be cleared for monetization. You need your license each time you upload a new video. Content ID is a standard for protecting intellectual property rights. Also, please remember: with Elements, you’re not buying unrestricted rights; you’re getting a license for specific use, permitting the use of this particular asset in your projects. I also suggest carefully reading the Envato Elements License FAQ to avoid any future confusion.
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Here is official Envato step by step guide on Content ID https://help.market.envato.com/hc/en-us/articles/204484680-Buyers-Guide-to-YouTube-Content-ID-Copyright-Notices
First time it may seems painful, but as sooon as you adapted and learned, you will do it fast.
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So I can only do this after it gets flagged? Is there no way to do it when the video gets posted. I do license with every project. No way of putting the license details in the description or something?
Did you read Envato official FAQ on this above?
Yes, but it only tells you what to do after the fact. My question is, is this the only way to do it. Is there no way to upload the license (in description for example) that stops the notice in the first place. I sometimes have as many as 10 pieces of music in my videos, and this would mean I’d need to lodge a dispute with each of them after I upload a video.
Well. it’s complicated. But you can request whitelisting for your channel, asking most used authors to do it. It’s not mandatory but could help to minimize number of claims
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