Is my channel suspended?

If your channel is suspended, the status widget in the top left corner will display the reason assigned by Joystream verification team.

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Reasons for suspension

Here is the list of suspended reasons that are currently defined

CopyrightBreach - when YT channel reposts videos from other channels or creators. MisleadingContent - when creators are promoting content of questionable integrity, like deposit/ pyramid schemes and ml marketing. Or simply when thumbnails, channel description etc do not match with the playback content. UnsupportedTopic - Gore, violence, porn, all the categories that are in severe violation of terms of service ProgramTermsExploit - purchased subscribers, comments and views by bots, or channels created with the aim to exploit the rewards program. For example channel has no videos or only 1 video uploaded recently.

What can I do?

Decision about channel suspended is non-negotiable and cannot be revisited. Sync videos for suspended channels are not supported, however such channels can still benefit from the referrals scheme, which is open for all.