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Why was my YouTube channel banned after gaining traction?

I started a football-related YouTube channel that quickly gained 500 subscribers and 150k views within three weeks. Suddenly, my channel was banned with an email stating it was permanently removed due to severe or repeated policy violations. I’m feeling lost and would like to understand why this happened and what I can do next.
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Your channel may have been banned due to copyright violations. If you've received multiple copyright claims, especially after three strikes, your channel can be permanently removed. Even if your content seemed okay during upload, warnings about copyrighted music or video content signal that you were at risk.
courtneyfranciscourtneyfrancis
There can be instances where automated systems on YouTube mistakenly ban channels, so it’s also worth considering that your channel might have been wrongfully flagged. Filing an appeal is crucial and could potentially lead to a reinstatement.
vtorresvtorres
Maybe questionable links appeared in your comments that you didn’t address, or you uploaded content that had copyright claims. Even if it seemed like a mistake, YouTube often takes action rapidly after multiple violations.
meghan03meghan03
It's possible that your channel was flagged due to either copyright issues or spammy content practices, even if you thought everything was in line with guidelines. Double-check the specific content you uploaded and any music or edits that might have been flagged.
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