Videos and YouTube

Videos made on YouTube or other video hosting sites typically have information on the page regarding the content in the video. Any video that contains only content that I created, own, and/or have permission to use may be monetized to receive ad revenue. Any other videos will only have advertisements provided by the host that I may receive a portion of revenue from overall depending on how the platform operates with regards to monetization for content creators, but I often do not receive revenue from advertisements provided by the host website. If you have questions, concerns, or a complaint about any of my videos, please contact me.

YouTube Monetization

I am currently not part of a YouTube Multi-Channel Network and instead may incorporate Google AdSense ads on any YouTube channels I operate that are eligible to be a part of the YouTube Partner Program. As a result, I usually have a difficult time getting videos of my original content approved by YouTube promptly. This page will hopefully alleviate some of the complications and will continuously be updated as changes need to be made.

Music

Copyright information is available on all of my music releases. In addition to official releases, copyright information on other musical content is listed below. (source links are not working right now, but will be updated later)

• "Dream - [Sheet Music 1] [Sheet Music 2]

• "Nothing" (a.k.a "Untitled (Alive at Dawn)") - [Sheet Music] [Demo 1] [Demo 2]

• "Regret" - [Sheet Music 1] [Sheet Music 2] [Lyrics] [Demo 1] [Demo 2] [Demo 3] [Demo 4] [Demo 5] [Demo 6] [Demo 7]

• "Introduction" (a jingle I intended to use as part of an intro for YouTube videos) - [Sheet Music]

• "Carousel" (a.k.a "White") - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, demos currently exist for this song here and here.

• "Snowfall" - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, demos currently exist for this song here, here, here, here, and here, as well as lyrics here.

• "Storms" - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, demos currently exist for this song here, here, here, and here, as well as lyrics here and here.

• "Kindling" - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, a demo currently exists for this song here.

• "SFTC" [To be updated later]

• "Green" - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, demos currently exist for this song here and here, as well as lyrics here.

• "Our Last Goodbye" - I do not have published sheet music for this. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, demos currently exist for this song here.

• "The Deep End" [To be updated later]

• "Questions" - I do not have published sheet music of a full, publicly released version of this song. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, lyrics currently exist for this song here.

• "Shadows of my Past" - I do not have published sheet music or a full, publicly released version of this song. Proof of copyright consists of a physical, dated recording from 2008. However, a sample of a demo currently exists for this song here, as well as lyrics here.

• "Lounge Around" - I do not have published sheet music for this, but a full release of the song is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

• "Deck the Halls" - This is a cover of a public domain holiday song that is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

• "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" - This is a cover of a public domain holiday song that is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

• "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" - This is a cover of a public domain holiday song that is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

• "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" - This is a cover of a public domain holiday song that is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

• "What Child Is This?" - This is a cover of a public domain holiday song that is available here, as well as on other digital platforms.

Channel Uses

All original content I own the rights to use can be used in any video on any of the YouTube channels I run, listed below.

• youtube.com/uncertainsound

• youtube.com/uncertainsound2

• youtube.com/tilplays

• youtube.com/@tilplayslive

• youtube.com/@spawntrapgames

• youtube.com/@freevideogames

• youtube.com/deadnightskycanada

• youtube.com/regenerationthevlog

• youtube.com/postwarorphan

• youtube.com/tiltalks

• youtube.com/itstil

• youtube.com/themashupsguy

• youtube.com/explainit2me

Any additional channels not listed above that are requesting approval for monetization using any of my content should have received a confirmation email from me via uncertainsoundmusic@gmail.com stating explicitly that the channel or video in question has my permission to use my content for monetization.

Collaboration

If you are looking to collaborate or cross-promote on YouTube, please contact me so we can discuss it further.

Use of My Music and Instrumental Covers

I have a lot of people who ask my permission to use my music for their own YouTube videos. Generally, the answer is yes as long as you follow my very simple and reasonable criteria.

• You cannot use music that I do not own the rights to (such as mashups).

• You can use my cover song instrumentals or original music for your vocal covers as long as you follow the other criteria in this list.

• You cannot just re-upload my music/videos as I've uploaded them without any creative alteration (changing tempo/pitch does not count)*.

• You cannot claim my work as your own*.

• I would appreciate a credit somewhere on the page or video. Either the description, title, within the video, end screen, or cards. Ideally, it would be best if you could also include a link to my channel, website, original video, or a link to purchase the song so others can find it.

• I use AdRev for my original music, so you won't be able to monetize your videos using my original music without getting a content ID claim. If you're looking for permission to be able to monetize your video, please contact me with a request and a link to the video for me to review. Please keep in mind that I do not control the copyright rights to cover songs, so unless it's a song that YouTube permits you to monetize or your MCN can handle the licensing. I cannot permit you to monetize the use of my cover songs.

• You cannot sell or distribute the use of my music without my permission. Do not provide a link for download, purchase, or to stream off a platform that allows you to earn money from song plays (such as Spotify) unless you have my expressed permission*.

• Above all, the most important criterion is to SHOW ME YOUR WORK! I love seeing what others are doing with my music, and I encourage everyone to share content you've worked on with as many people as you can who you think will enjoy it. Once you have finished what you've worked on, please send me a link to check it out!

*I consider any violations of these terms as stealing my work. If you do so, I will take all necessary actions to remove those violations, from as simple as issuing a copyright strike to taking legal action if required.

Content ID Claims

I am currently signed with AdRev. Chances are, if you've received a claim for the use of my music, that means I've uploaded whatever content you've used to AdRev to monetize on the use of my music in YouTube videos or even other websites like SoundCloud by making a portion of the ad revenue from any ads displayed on that content. If you are getting a false claim for my music or other content, please contact me with all the appropriate information and follow YouTube's methods for filing a dispute. Please redirect the person or company making the claim to this post and provide all the appropriate details to them. I will try my best to assist with any false claims within my ability to do so. If you're just looking for permission to use my material for commercial use for your project or creative content and want an omission from any claims made by myself or AdRev, I also recommend you contact me so I can review the content in question and send you the appropriate documentation to have your content approved or to remove your video from AdRev's content ID search.

Usage Rights

As stated elsewhere on this site, my original music is offered for free and typically has a Creative Commons license of non-commercial share-alike. This means you are free to use my music for any non-commercial creative works as long as you use the same license and you credit me for the source material. I would ask that you also provide a link to my website, YouTube channel, or the source from which you downloaded or purchased my music for others to obtain it.

If you're trying to get approval of my music for commercial use, including YouTube monetization, I have to approve it before you do so. I know from personal experience that YouTube does not allow statements made through social media, so for now, if I agree to you using my music for your monetized videos, I will state so specifically through email using uncertainsoundmusic@gmail.com. For any other commercial uses, you will still need to contact me for approval.

What Is Allowed

I'm not very strict when it comes to how you use my music but I do have some general guidelines for what I am okay and not okay with. Remember to provide the proper credits when using my music for your content.

Allowed

• Remixes

• Covers

• Background audio to support a visual narrative (such as a short film or animation)

• Background audio for live-stream commentary, such as a Twitch or YouTube live stream while playing video games or interacting with viewers, assuming the content on the live stream does not feature any illegal activity and does not contain content I do not approve of in the Malicious or Misleading Intent section of this page.

Not allowed

• Slightly altering my music and claiming it is a "remix"

• Taking the direct audio without alteration and with no clear creative intent, especially if claiming it as your own work

• Diminishing the audio quality, such as using and distributing it at a lower bitrate than originally intended

Malicious or Misleading Intent

In addition to the above, I oppose the use of my content in association with content or messaging that is at complete odds with my own core values or used in relation to the spread of misinformation or conspiracies, both online and when used outside of the Internet. While I understand there are limitations to what I can control in this manner based on regional laws and a private company's terms of use of their website or app regarding content, actions, and speech, I also have a right to protect my work, my image, and my reputation when I am being associated with such situations and will use any methods available to me to do so.

My work and credit should never be used in any association with content, messaging, or any individual or group involved with racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia, islamophobia, antisemitism (which does not include, by definition, practice, and common sense, the legitimate and ethical criticism of the Israeli government, Prime Minister, and government forces such as the IDF and their involvement of potential war crimes and human rights violations as defined and elucidated by the UN and several nations, governments, and organizations around the globe, as this would also be the same case for any similar government acting in the same manner that would obviously not be absolved of rightful criticism and condemnation worldwide), transphobia, fascism, authoritarianism, criminal activity, political endorsement (unless approved), religion (aside from the obvious, and not subjective, core intent or messaging of music used about the respective religion or religious event or holiday it is based upon, such as several Christmas-related songs I have covered), or any person or group that is rallying against or making public comments against the right to abortion, immigrants, vaccines, gun safety and reform, unhoused people, mental health, ending war, abolishing capital punishment, universal healthcare, labor unions, basic human rights, or other political and societal issues or causes that I have made public statements in clear support of. If violated, I will proceed to take any necessary and legal actions to protect my work and image.