The Claim & Monetization process explains what happens when your audio is detected on YouTube and how revenue is generated through YouTube Content ID. This page breaks down the full flow in a simple and transparent way so artists clearly understand how claims work and how earnings are created.

How a Content ID Claim Is Created

When your audio is delivered to YouTube Content ID through SunoDistro:

• Your audio is stored as a unique fingerprint

• YouTube scans uploaded content for matching audio

• If your audio is detected, a Content ID claim is automatically generated

This process is fully automated. You do not need to manually search for videos or submit claims.

What a Content ID Claim Means

A Content ID claim confirms that:

• Your audio has been identified in uploaded content

• You are recognized as the audio rights holder

• Usage rules are applied to that content

Claims are applied only to the audio portion, not video ownership.

Monetization Rules Explained

Once a claim is active, YouTube applies predefined monetization rules.

Possible outcomes include:

• Monetize
  Ads are displayed on the content using your audio. Revenue generated from ads is attributed to the audio rights holder.

• Track
  Usage data is tracked without running ads. This option is typically applied in limited cases.

• Block
  Content may be restricted in specific territories if required by policy.

For most eligible audio, monetization is applied automatically.

How Revenue Is Generated

Monetization revenue is earned when:

• Ads are shown on content that uses your audio

• Viewers interact with those ads

Revenue depends on:

• Viewer location

• Ad type and demand

• Content performance

Earnings are collected by YouTube and reported after its reporting cycle.

Earnings Reporting & Dashboard Updates

Important points to understand:

• Content ID earnings are not real-time

• Reports are received after YouTube finalizes revenue

• SunoDistro uploads earnings as soon as reports are received

Once processed, earnings appear in your SunoDistro dashboard and follow standard payout and withdrawal rules.

Claim Disputes & Adjustments

In some cases:

• A claim may be disputed by a channel owner

• YouTube may review or release a claim

• Revenue may be adjusted after verification

These actions are handled by YouTube under Content ID policies. SunoDistro reflects the final outcome exactly as reported.

What SunoDistro Does (and Does Not Do)

SunoDistro:

• Delivers eligible audio to Content ID

• Reports earnings transparently

• Does not manually place or remove claims

SunoDistro does not:

• Override YouTube claim decisions

• Control ad rates or viewer behavior

Key Things to Remember

• Claims are created automatically

• Monetization applies to audio usage only

• Earnings depend on ad performance

• Reporting delays are normal

• Final control rests with YouTube

Need Help With Claims or Monetization?

If you have questions about active claims, monetization status, or missing revenue, raise a support ticket from your SunoDistro dashboard. Our team will review reporting data and guide you accordingly.