Can I monetize Runway videos on YouTube?
Yes
Runway does not claim ownership of outputs or restrict commercial use. YouTube still requires disclosing realistic AI content and won't monetize mass-produced, template-like videos.
Last verified 2026-10-17. Our reading of the quoted terms below, not legal advice.
What the terms say
Runway
“The Company does not claim ownership of any of your Inputs or Outputs. Subject to your compliance with the Agreement, the Company does not restrict your commercial use of your Outputs.”
YouTube
“AI-generated content made with generic or unoriginal templates giving the impression of mass production without adding the creator’s original, authentic insights or perspective”
“Content that expresses your unique creative voice, like using AI to visualize a unique character and narrative you invented”
“We require creators to disclose AI-generated or altered content that seems realistic. Creators can make this disclosure during the upload process.”
“Realistic AI content and meaningful changes require disclosure, while non-realistic or minor edits don’t.”
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