How YouTube Content ID Works
When you upload a video to YouTube, it is automatically scanned against the Content ID database, which contains audio and video recordings registered by copyright owners. If a match is found, YouTube may automatically place a copyright claim on your video based on the rights holder's Content ID policy.
Receiving a copyright claim is often a normal and expected part of using licensed music.
Why Claims Can Occur with Licensed Music
NeoSounds works with composers and music publishers on a non-exclusive basis. This means they retain control over how their music is managed and may choose to register their works with YouTube Content ID themselves or through rights management partners.
This flexible approach allows authors to retain control of their rights while enabling NeoSounds to offer a much broader and more diverse music catalog than would be possible with an exclusive-only library.
As a result, receiving a Content ID claim on licensed music is not unusual and does not necessarily indicate unauthorized use or a licensing problem.
How to Resolve a Copyright Claim
If you have a valid NeoSounds license, there is generally nothing to worry about. Every subscription download includes a unique License Verification Link that allows platforms, rights holders, and clients to verify your license in real time. This link serves as proof that the music was downloaded during an active subscription and is specifically designed to help resolve copyright claims quickly and easily.
If you purchased a Single Track License, you can use your personalized License Agreement (PDF) as proof of your license instead.
For step-by-step instructions on disputing and resolving a YouTube copyright claim using your License Verification Link or License Agreement, see How to Remove a YouTube Copyright Claim in our Help Center.