YouTube Creator Compliance Checklist

Ensure your sponsorships are compliant and avoid channel strikes.

By Casey Builds It · YouTube Video unGwXMduY0U

1. Understand the Risks

Recognize the potential consequences of non-compliant sponsorships.

• Identify if you are running gambling, supplement, or merch promos.
• Check if you are using a compliant disclaimer for these promos.
• Understand that missing disclosures can lead to demonetization.
• Be aware that improper disclosures can result in flagged videos or channel strikes.

2. Gather Sponsorship Details

Collect all necessary information before generating a disclaimer.

• Note the sponsor's name.
• Specify the type of sponsorship (e.g., betting, supplement, merch).
• Record any provided promo codes.
• Identify the promoted link.
• Determine the age restriction for the promotion.
• List the allowed states or regions for the promotion.
• Gather any extra notes or specific requirements from the sponsor.

3. Generate Your Disclaimer

Use a tool to create a compliant disclaimer quickly.

• Access the betting disclaimer generator tool.
• Input all gathered sponsorship details into the tool.
• Generate the disclaimer.
• Review the generated disclaimer for accuracy.
• Copy the disclaimer for use in your video description.

4. Enhance Your Disclaimer (Optional)

Utilize advanced features for a more detailed disclaimer.

• Consider connecting a Gemini API key.
• Generate a more detailed and customized disclaimer.
• Review the enhanced disclaimer for accuracy and completeness.

5. Implement the Disclaimer

Add the disclaimer to your YouTube video.

• Paste the generated disclaimer into your video description.
• Ensure the disclaimer is clearly visible to viewers.
• Add relevant sponsor hashtags if required.

6. Build Your Own Tool (Advanced)

Learn to build the disclaimer generator yourself.

• Download and install Cursor.
• Review the prompt used in the video.
• Adapt the prompt to generate your own disclaimer tool.
• Run the tool locally on your computer.
• Tweak the tool for your specific needs.

7. Utilize Free Resources

Access free tools and prompts from Casey Builds It.

• Visit caseybuildsit.com.
• Navigate to the Free Tools section.
• Download the betting disclaimer generator.
• Explore other free tools available.
• Check the blog section for build prompts.

Protect your channel by ensuring all sponsorships are properly disclosed.