{"id":6838,"date":"2018-07-02T14:46:17","date_gmt":"2018-07-02T21:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/?p=6838"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:26:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:26:05","slug":"understanding-youtubes-tos-rules-around-the-gun-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdigitalservices.com\/understanding-youtubes-tos-rules-around-the-gun-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding YouTube\u2019s TOS Rules Around the Gun Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many years, YouTube has been a social media destination for hobbyists of all kinds, providing an enjoyable way to share and collaborate with those with similar interests. Recently, small and large businesses alike have discovered the power of YouTube, and the potential it offers for connecting with existing and potential customers.<\/p>\n

For firearms enthusiasts, YouTube is a particularly popular place to gather and share their love of firearms. However, as the world of social media adapts to the changing demands from society, platforms like YouTube have created and implemented new policies that directly affect many different user groups, including firearms enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

What are the New YouTube Terms of Service Rules?<\/h2>\n

YouTube introduced extremely specific terms of service that directly reference video content relating to firearms<\/a> and being clear on the limitations will enable you and your business to avoid flagged or blocked videos.<\/p>\n

Any content that falls into the following categories is explicitly prohibited on YouTube:<\/p>\n