video muting issues

[James asher]

Hi, guys, My last three workout videos have been muted or completely taken down due to copyright, even though I used a “Trending Sound” right from the TikTok library. My older videos never had this problem. Why is my TikTok suddenly muting my content?

[Sara denis]

That sounds exactly like a Commercial Music Library (CML) issue. Quick question: Did you recently switch your account from Personal to Business or Creator?

[James asher]

Yes! I switched to a Business Account last month so I could use the analytics dashboard and link my workout program. does that change the music I can use?

[albert kamal]

It absolutely does. When you switch to a Business Account, you legally become a commercial entity. This changes the music you’re allowed to use for two major reasons:
1. Licensing: Business accounts are strictly limited to the Commercial Music Library (CML). This library contains music that has already been pre-cleared for promotional and commercial use. This CML is much smaller than the library available to personal users.
2. Copyright Risk: The music you hear trending (often big pop songs) is typically only licensed for personal, non-commercial use (i.e., people dancing, lip-syncing, or sharing a moment). If a business uses it to promote a product, service, or brand (like your fitness program), the copyright holder can issue a takedown.
Key Distinction: Personal accounts is from blanket licenses for non-commercial use. Business accounts must only use music explicitly cleared for advertising and promotion.

[James asher]

Ohhh, that explains everything! I thought the “Trending Sound” tab was for everyone. So, all those hit songs that show up in the main sound search aren’t available to me anymore. What should I do now?

[Sara denis]

If you don’t need the specific business features (like the specific demographic analytics or the direct shop link), the easiest fix is to switch your account back to Personal/Creator. You’ll regain access to the full, massive sound library, and your muting issues will likely disappear instantly.

[albert kamal]

If you must stay on a Business Account, your only workaround is to use music from the CML, use original audio (like a voiceover or a sound you created), or find and purchase royalty-free music from an external library, and upload it as an “original sound.” But for simplicity, switching back is the fastest solution.

[James asher]

Got it. My workout program link is not worth the hassle and muted videos. I’ll change back to a Personal Account. Thank you so much

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