MCN T&C

GameramaTV

GameramaTV

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We just got an invitation on YouTube to join a newtork but I wanted to know something/get some opinions from here.

The terms and conditions state;

By joining [OMITTED] YouTube Account, you agree to terminate your partnership on good terms with YouTube. Once your YouTube Account is linked to the [OMITTED] YouTube Account, [OMITTED] will receive any YouTube revenue generated by the YouTube Account that was formerly yours, and [OMITTED] will be responsible for the ongoing administration of that YouTube Account.

You acknowledge that YouTube makes no representations or warranties regarding [OMITTED], including without limitation whether [OMITTED] will compensate you.

You further acknowledge that YouTube is not able to intercede in any dispute that may arise between you and [OMITTED], and that you will not be able to unlink your channel from [OMITTED] without [OMITTED]'s permission.

You understand your personal information may be shared with [OMITTED] as a result of linking and may be transmitted outside your home country where different data protection laws may apply, and you consent to this disclosure.

If you agree to the above terms and conditions and would like YouTube to link your YouTube Account(s) to [OMITTED]'s YouTube Account, please click the link below.​

I suppose what I really want to know is if this was a general, generic terms and conditions that everyone gets? Or is there anything that I need to watch out for. "The YouTube Account that was formerly yours, and [OMITTED] will be responsible for the ongoing administration of that YouTube Account." and "you will not be able to unlink your channel from [OMITTED] without [OMITTED]'s permission" are the parts that particularly concerned me. Would I still "own" and run my own channel if I accepted? Or would I just effectively be signing the whole thing over?

Any responses would be appreciated, thanks.
 
I wouldn't join a Network that states I would not be able to leave without permission whenever they didn't specify much. I would join a network that tells you that you are allowed to leave after a short duration. As in, the longest time I would accept is 4 months partnership. Any higher duration contract I wouldn't accept. I never want to be locked in for that long. Whenever they do not state that you can leave whenever you want after a certain duration of time, or (very rarely) upon joining, I do not consider it. Ever.
 
HoraryHellfire said:
I wouldn't join a Network that states I would not be able to leave without permission whenever they didn't specify much. I would join a network that tells you that you are allowed to leave after a short duration. As in, the longest time I would accept is 4 months partnership. Any higher duration contract I wouldn't accept. I never want to be locked in for that long. Whenever they do not state that you can leave whenever you want after a certain duration of time, or (very rarely) upon joining, I do not consider it. Ever.
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Thanks for the reply. They do state that it's a "no lock-in" contract, but I didn't want to just take them on their word on that.
 
That is a general statement that all YouTubers who join an MCN are shown before they accept their network invite. It's nothing more than YouTube telling you that they can't mediate or intervene with an MCN partnership.
 
Sykute said:
That is a general statement that all YouTubers who join an MCN are shown before they accept their network invite. It's nothing more than YouTube telling you that they can't mediate or intervene with an MCN partnership.
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I confirm this ^
 
HoraryHellfire said:
The more important this is, what is the revshare? Who is the network? etc etc
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The revenue share is 85% according to their site and their channel has 380 subscribers. Not sure if any of this is helpful.

Sykute said:
That is a general statement that all YouTubers who join an MCN are shown before they accept their network invite. It's nothing more than YouTube telling you that they can't mediate or intervene with an MCN partnership.
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Sebas said:
I confirm this ^
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Thanks for the replies. So it's pretty standard practice then? I just don't want to be in a position where I'm stuck in a agreement with them where I can't leave and/or they have some kind of control over the channel.
 
GameramaTV said:
So it's pretty standard practice then? I just don't want to be in a position where I'm stuck in a agreement with them where I can't leave and/or they have some kind of control over the channel.
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This is mandatory with all networks :)
 
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