{ "batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_sexual_content_attire_rules", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: attire and sexual content rules", "summary": "Kick's Community Guidelines prohibit excessively erotic depictions, inappropriate enactments, nudity, or camera angles that emphasize sensitive areas, and do not permit the creation, intentional display, or sharing of pornography or any form of sexual extortion.", "body": "Kick's Community Guidelines prohibit excessively erotic depictions, inappropriate enactments, nudity, or camera angles that emphasize sensitive areas, and do not permit the creation, intentional display, or sharing of pornography or any form of sexual extortion.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Creators are responsible for ensuring their content does not cross into prohibited material. This includes avoiding excessively erotic depictions, inappropriate enactments, nudity or camera angles that emphasize sensitive areas. Further, we do not permit the creation, intentional display or sharing of pornography, nor do we permit any form of sexual extortion.”\n\nNote: From Guideline 1: Sexual Conduct in Community Guidelines updated 19/03/2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/community-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Creators are responsible for ensuring their content does not cross into prohibited material. This includes avoiding excessively erotic depictions, inappropriate enactments, nudity or camera angles that emphasize sensitive areas. Further, we do not permit the creation, intentional display or sharing of pornography, nor do we permit any form of sexual extortion.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "attire and sexual content rules", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_sexual_content_suggestive_permitted", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: sexually suggestive content definition and permissions", "summary": "Suggestive themes are permitted on Kick within appropriate contexts, but must involve consenting adults and be strictly age-restricted at all times.", "body": "Suggestive themes are permitted on Kick within appropriate contexts, but must involve consenting adults and be strictly age-restricted at all times.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Suggestive themes are permitted within appropriate contexts, but these instances must involve consenting adults and be strictly age-restricted at all times.”\n\nNote: From Guideline 1: Sexual Conduct in Community Guidelines updated 19/03/2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/community-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Suggestive themes are permitted within appropriate contexts, but these instances must involve consenting adults and be strictly age-restricted at all times.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "sexually suggestive content definition and permissions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_adult_streams_permitted_with_label", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: adult or 18+ streams permitted under labelling rules", "summary": "Adult or 18+ streams are permitted on Kick provided they are properly labelled with the 18+ label and fall within Community Guidelines; pornography is not permitted at all.", "body": "Adult or 18+ streams are permitted on Kick provided they are properly labelled with the 18+ label and fall within Community Guidelines; pornography is not permitted at all.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“The 18+ label is not just for pornography (which is not permitted on KICK at all). It is for any content where it would be inappropriate for a 13-year-old Viewer to land on your stream without warning.”\n\nNote: From Content classification labels guide updated May 12, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15063676-content-classification-labels-when-to-use-them", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "The 18+ label is not just for pornography (which is not permitted on KICK at all). It is for any content where it would be inappropriate for a 13-year-old Viewer to land on your stream without warning.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "adult or 18+ streams permitted under labelling rules", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_adult_streams_18plus_label_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: when 18+ label must be applied", "summary": "The 18+ label must be applied when a stream contains mature themes beyond what is appropriate for younger audiences, suggestive content involving consenting adults, strong or explicit language used persistently, gambling content, violence in mature games beyond cartoonish, drug-related content, or disturbing or graphic discussion of sensitive topics.", "body": "The 18+ label must be applied when a stream contains mature themes beyond what is appropriate for younger audiences, suggestive content involving consenting adults, strong or explicit language used persistently, gambling content, violence in mature games beyond cartoonish, drug-related content, or disturbing or graphic discussion of sensitive topics.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“You must apply the 18+ label when your stream contains content that is unsuitable for Viewers under 18. This includes: Mature themes that go beyond what is appropriate for younger audiences; Suggestive content involving consenting adults (within the bounds of our Community Guidelines); Strong or explicit language used persistently; Gambling content, which always requires the 18+ label; Violence in mature games that goes beyond cartoonish or stylised; Drug-related content including discussions of drug use; Disturbing or graphic discussion of sensitive topics.”\n\nNote: From Content classification labels guide updated May 12, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15063676-content-classification-labels-when-to-use-them", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "You must apply the 18+ label when your stream contains content that is unsuitable for Viewers under 18. This includes: Mature themes that go beyond what is appropriate for younger audiences; Suggestive content involving consenting adults (within the bounds of our Community Guidelines); Strong or explicit language used persistently; Gambling content, which always requires the 18+ label; Violence in mature games that goes beyond cartoonish or stylised; Drug-related content including discussions of drug use; Disturbing or graphic discussion of sensitive topics.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "when 18+ label must be applied", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_revenue_split_subscriptions", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: revenue split for subscriptions", "summary": "Kick uses a 95/5 revenue split for subscriptions: the streamer receives 95% ($4.75 of a $5 subscription) and 5% ($0.25) is taken as a processing fee.", "body": "Kick uses a 95/5 revenue split for subscriptions: the streamer receives 95% ($4.75 of a $5 subscription) and 5% ($0.25) is taken as a processing fee.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Subscriptions on KICK are a flat $5 per month. When a Viewer subscribes to your channel: You receive: $4.75 (95%); Process fee: $0.25 (5%).”\n\nNote: From Understanding KICK's revenue split updated over a week ago as of 2026-08-27", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159722-understanding-kick-s-revenue-split", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Subscriptions on KICK are a flat $5 per month. When a Viewer subscribes to your channel: You receive: $4.75 (95%); Process fee: $0.25 (5%).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "revenue split for subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_revenue_split_kicks_tips", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: revenue split for KICKs (tips)", "summary": "Kick uses a 95/5 revenue split for KICKs revenue: when a viewer sends KICKs, the streamer receives 95% of the value.", "body": "Kick uses a 95/5 revenue split for KICKs revenue: when a viewer sends KICKs, the streamer receives 95% of the value.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“KICKs are KICK's tipping currency. When a Viewer sends KICKs on your channel, you receive 95% of the value.”\n\nNote: From Understanding KICK's revenue split updated over a week ago as of 2026-08-27", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159722-understanding-kick-s-revenue-split", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "KICKs are KICK's tipping currency. When a Viewer sends KICKs on your channel, you receive 95% of the value.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "revenue split for KICKs (tips)", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_creator_program_revenue_split", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: revenue split named in the Creator Partner Program", "summary": "The KICK Partner Program gives partners a 95/5 subscription revenue split. Partners can multistream if they turn on the multistreaming toggle, but while multistreaming they earn 50% of their usual revenue on KICK.", "body": "The KICK Partner Program gives partners a 95/5 subscription revenue split. Partners can multistream if they turn on the multistreaming toggle, but while multistreaming they earn 50% of their usual revenue on KICK.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“KICK's industry-leading 95/5 subscription revenue split … Enable the Multistreaming toggle before going live on other platforms … While Multistreaming, you'll earn 50% of your usual revenue on KICK”\n\nNote: Page also says 'Keep 95% of every subscription'. Stream revenue is not quantified on the page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://streamer.kick.com/partner", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "KICK's industry-leading 95/5 subscription revenue split … Enable the Multistreaming toggle before going live on other platforms … While Multistreaming, you'll earn 50% of your usual revenue on KICK", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "revenue split named in the Creator Partner Program", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_payout_threshold", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: payout minimum threshold", "summary": "Kick's Terms of Service state payments are only made in months where the amount due totals at least $10; unpaid amounts accrue until the next month the amount due reaches at least $10.", "body": "Kick's Terms of Service state payments are only made in months where the amount due totals at least $10; unpaid amounts accrue until the next month the amount due reaches at least $10.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Payments shall only be made in those months in which the amount due to you totals at least $10. Unpaid amounts due shall accrue until the next month in which the amount due is at least $10.”\n\nNote: From Terms of Service Section 4.6 Payments, dated 23 March 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Payments shall only be made in those months in which the amount due to you totals at least $10. Unpaid amounts due shall accrue until the next month in which the amount due is at least $10.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "payout minimum threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: payout schedule for verified and non-verified streamers", "summary": "Verified streamers can choose weekly or monthly payouts; non-verified streamers receive monthly payouts only.", "body": "Verified streamers can choose weekly or monthly payouts; non-verified streamers receive monthly payouts only.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Verified Streamers can choose between: Weekly payouts; Monthly payouts. Non-verified Streamers receive monthly payouts only.”\n\nNote: From KICK payout schedule, thresholds, and methods dated July 19, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159725-kick-payout-schedule-thresholds-and-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Verified Streamers can choose between: Weekly payouts; Monthly payouts. Non-verified Streamers receive monthly payouts only.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "payout schedule for verified and non-verified streamers", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: payout methods and processing times", "summary": "Kick uses Stripe for all payouts: US streamers can use ACH (2-3 business days) or instant debit card (minutes, $9,000 cap); international streamers typically receive funds in 3-7 business days.", "body": "Kick uses Stripe for all payouts: US streamers can use ACH (2-3 business days) or instant debit card (minutes, $9,000 cap); international streamers typically receive funds in 3-7 business days.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“KICK uses Stripe to deliver payouts directly to your bank account... US Streamers: ACH (bank transfer): 2 to 3 business days; Instant payout debit card: Minutes (with a $9,000 USD per payout cap). International Streamers: Processing times vary widely based on your region... The usual timeframe is 3 to 7 business days.”\n\nNote: From KICK payout schedule, thresholds, and methods dated July 19, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159725-kick-payout-schedule-thresholds-and-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "KICK uses Stripe to deliver payouts directly to your bank account... US Streamers: ACH (bank transfer): 2 to 3 business days; Instant payout debit card: Minutes (with a $9,000 USD per payout cap). International Streamers: Processing times vary widely based on your region... The usual timeframe is 3 to 7 business days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "payout methods and processing times", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_payout_country_availability", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: country availability for payouts", "summary": "Payouts are only available in countries supported by Stripe; if Stripe is not available in a streamer's country, they cannot receive payouts at this time.", "body": "Payouts are only available in countries supported by Stripe; if Stripe is not available in a streamer's country, they cannot receive payouts at this time.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“To receive payouts on KICK, your country needs to be supported by Stripe (since Stripe is our payout partner). If your country is not supported by Stripe, you will not be able to receive payouts at this time.”\n\nNote: From International payments and currency handling on KICK dated July 19, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15171658-international-payments-and-currency-handling-on-kick", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "To receive payouts on KICK, your country needs to be supported by Stripe (since Stripe is our payout partner). If your country is not supported by Stripe, you will not be able to receive payouts at this time.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "country availability for payouts", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_id_verification_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Kick: ID and age verification requirements for monetization", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] To receive payouts, streamers must complete Stripe identity verification using government-issued ID and bank documents in their legal name; the platform itself requires users to be 13+ (or age of digital consent in their country) and under 18 requires parental supervision.", "body": "To receive payouts, streamers must complete Stripe identity verification using government-issued ID and bank documents in their legal name; the platform itself requires users to be 13+ (or age of digital consent in their country) and under 18 requires parental supervision.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“You will be asked to upload the required identification documents. This step helps verify your identity and keep KICK safe for everyone... Use your legal name as it appears on your government ID (Stripe will reject mismatches).”\n\nNote: Combined from Stripe verification guide (2026-05-22) and Terms of Service Section 1.1 (age 13+ for platform, under 18 requires parental consent)", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/12697876-how-to-verify-your-identity-with-stripe", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "You will be asked to upload the required identification documents. This step helps verify your identity and keep KICK safe for everyone... Use your legal name as it appears on your government ID (Stripe will reject mismatches).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "ID and age verification requirements for monetization", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "legal_fetch_over_cap" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_linking_adult_platforms_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: rules on linking off-platform to adult platforms", "summary": "The KICKs Usage Policy prohibits soliciting or requesting KICKs/Gifts in exchange for money, donations, or items/services of value including access to private content, and prohibits sexual conduct or nudity in exchange for KICKs/Gifts; the Advertising Policy restricts adult content ads to strict age-gating and prior approval.", "body": "The KICKs Usage Policy prohibits soliciting or requesting KICKs/Gifts in exchange for money, donations, or items/services of value including access to private content, and prohibits sexual conduct or nudity in exchange for KICKs/Gifts; the Advertising Policy restricts adult content ads to strict age-gating and prior approval.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Users must not sell, barter, promise, solicit, or provide any item or service of value ---including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content/data, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support---in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts. Sexual conduct or nudity in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts is prohibited.”\n\nNote: From KICKs Usage Policy Section 2.4(a) and (c); Advertising Policy also restricts adult content ads to age-gated, prior-approved only", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/kicks-usage-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Users must not sell, barter, promise, solicit, or provide any item or service of value ---including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content/data, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support---in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts. Sexual conduct or nudity in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts is prohibited.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "rules on linking off-platform to adult platforms", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_enforcement_ladder", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: enforcement ladder for violations", "summary": "Enforcement actions on Kick escalate from warnings (in chat, email, or post-stream) to chat muting, revocation of privileges, added restrictions, content removal, temporary suspension, indefinite suspension, and permanent ban; repeated violations result in increasingly severe enforcement; zero-tolerance violations (minor sexualization, terrorism) result in immediate permanent bans regardless of context.", "body": "Enforcement actions on Kick escalate from warnings (in chat, email, or post-stream) to chat muting, revocation of privileges, added restrictions, content removal, temporary suspension, indefinite suspension, and permanent ban; repeated violations result in increasingly severe enforcement; zero-tolerance violations (minor sexualization, terrorism) result in immediate permanent bans regardless of context.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Enforcement is proportionate to severity and frequency. Possible actions include: Warnings: Delivered in chat, by email, or post-stream; Chat muting: Temporary restriction on chat access; Revocation of privileges: Loss of access to specific platform features; Added restrictions: Limits applied to your channel or account; Content removal: Specific content taken down; Temporary suspension: Account paused for a defined period; Indefinite suspension: Account paused without a set end date; Permanent ban: Account closed permanently. Repeated violations result in increasingly severe enforcement... Some violations are zero-tolerance. For high-impact violations such as the protection of minors and incitement of terrorism, context will not mitigate enforcement. Action is taken regardless of intent or surrounding factors.”\n\nNote: From What gets you suspended on KICK dated May 11, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15063665-what-gets-you-suspended-on-kick", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Enforcement is proportionate to severity and frequency. Possible actions include: Warnings: Delivered in chat, by email, or post-stream; Chat muting: Temporary restriction on chat access; Revocation of privileges: Loss of access to specific platform features; Added restrictions: Limits applied to your channel or account; Content removal: Specific content taken down; Temporary suspension: Account paused for a defined period; Indefinite suspension: Account paused without a set end date; Permanent ban: Account closed permanently. Repeated violations result in increasingly severe enforcement... Some violations are zero-tolerance. For high-impact violations such as the protection of minors and incitement of terrorism, context will not mitigate enforcement. Action is taken regardless of intent or surrounding factors.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "enforcement ladder for violations", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_appeals_process", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: appeal route for suspensions and bans", "summary": "Suspended or banned streamers can appeal by emailing appeals@kick.com with username, account email, suspension date, reason, explanation, and supporting evidence; appeals do not pause the suspension; multiple appeals on the same decision do not change the outcome; zero-tolerance violations are very rarely overturned.", "body": "Suspended or banned streamers can appeal by emailing appeals@kick.com with username, account email, suspension date, reason, explanation, and supporting evidence; appeals do not pause the suspension; multiple appeals on the same decision do not change the outcome; zero-tolerance violations are very rarely overturned.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“All appeals should be sent to appeals@kick.com. Appeals submitted through other channels (such as social media, support tickets to other addresses, or chat) cannot be processed... Appeals do not pause your suspension. Your suspension remains active while we review your appeal... Multiple appeals on the same decision will not change the outcome... Zero-tolerance violations are very rarely overturned.”\n\nNote: From Suspension and ban appeals process dated May 11, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15063615-suspension-and-ban-appeals-process", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "All appeals should be sent to appeals@kick.com. Appeals submitted through other channels (such as social media, support tickets to other addresses, or chat) cannot be processed... Appeals do not pause your suspension. Your suspension remains active while we review your appeal... Multiple appeals on the same decision will not change the outcome... Zero-tolerance violations are very rarely overturned.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "appeal route for suspensions and bans", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_simulcasting_permitted_with_conditions", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: simulcasting to other platforms permitted", "summary": "Multistreaming is permitted on Kick provided the multistreaming toggle is enabled in the Creator Dashboard before going live on other platforms; while multistreaming, the streamer earns 50% of their usual revenue on Kick; streamers must not misrepresent Kick or damage its reputation.", "body": "Multistreaming is permitted on Kick provided the multistreaming toggle is enabled in the Creator Dashboard before going live on other platforms; while multistreaming, the streamer earns 50% of their usual revenue on Kick; streamers must not misrepresent Kick or damage its reputation.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Enable the Multistreaming toggle before going live on other platforms; While Multistreaming, you'll earn 50% of your usual revenue on KICK; Don't misrepresent KICK or damage its reputation”\n\nNote: From streamer.kick.com/partner page and Partner Terms Section 5.3: 'The Streamer may only multistream on other platforms when the multisstreaming toggle is enabled. It is a breach of these terms to multistream without enabling the multistream toggle.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://streamer.kick.com/partner", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Enable the Multistreaming toggle before going live on other platforms; While Multistreaming, you'll earn 50% of your usual revenue on KICK; Don't misrepresent KICK or damage its reputation", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "simulcasting to other platforms permitted", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_nudity_games_policy", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: nudity and sexual content in games policy", "summary": "Games with sexually explicit scenes are permitted if sexual content is not the primary focus and has not been modified to increase exposure (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Rust); games where the main content is sexually explicit or pornographic are not permitted (e.g., HuniePop, Sakura Beach, Cuckold Simulator); streaming only the sexual content from permitted games may still result in moderation action.", "body": "Games with sexually explicit scenes are permitted if sexual content is not the primary focus and has not been modified to increase exposure (e.g., Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, Rust); games where the main content is sexually explicit or pornographic are not permitted (e.g., HuniePop, Sakura Beach, Cuckold Simulator); streaming only the sexual content from permitted games may still result in moderation action.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Games containing sexually explicit scenes are permitted provided that: Sexual explicit content is not the primary focus of the game or stream; Content has not been modified to increase sexual exposure. Games with sexually explicit content that would not breach our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines: Rust, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3. Games where the main content is sexually explicit/has pornographic imagery, are not permitted, for example: HuniePop 1 & 2, Sakura Beach 1 & 2, Cuckold Simulator. Important: Streaming only the sexual content from these games may still result in moderation actions being taken on your channel.”\n\nNote: From Nudity & sexual content in games dated May 21, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/8197253-nudity-sexual-content-in-games", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Games containing sexually explicit scenes are permitted provided that: Sexual explicit content is not the primary focus of the game or stream; Content has not been modified to increase sexual exposure. Games with sexually explicit content that would not breach our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines: Rust, Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3. Games where the main content is sexually explicit/has pornographic imagery, are not permitted, for example: HuniePop 1 & 2, Sakura Beach 1 & 2, Cuckold Simulator. Important: Streaming only the sexual content from these games may still result in moderation actions being taken on your channel.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "nudity and sexual content in games policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_partner_program_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick Partner Program eligibility requirements", "summary": "To apply for the Kick Partner Program, a channel must be verified, have a completed About section with social links, and meet: minimum average 75 CCV in past 30 days, 30 hours streamed in past 30 days, 25 active subscriptions, 250 unique chatters, 3 VODs, and 250 followers; Fast Track is available for established creators on other platforms.", "body": "To apply for the Kick Partner Program, a channel must be verified, have a completed About section with social links, and meet: minimum average 75 CCV in past 30 days, 30 hours streamed in past 30 days, 25 active subscriptions, 250 unique chatters, 3 VODs, and 250 followers; Fast Track is available for established creators on other platforms.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“We're currently looking for the following: You follow KICK's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, DMCA Policy, and KCIP Terms and Conditions. Your channel is verified on KICK before applying... A minimum average of 75 CCV in the past 30 days. 30 hours streamed in the past 30 days. A minimum of 25 active subscriptions in the past 30 days. 250 unique chatters in the past 30 days. 3 VODs in the past 30 days. At least 250 followers.”\n\nNote: From How to join the KICK partner program dated July 7, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/8894103-how-to-join-the-kick-partner-program", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "We're currently looking for the following: You follow KICK's Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, DMCA Policy, and KCIP Terms and Conditions. Your channel is verified on KICK before applying... A minimum average of 75 CCV in the past 30 days. 30 hours streamed in the past 30 days. A minimum of 25 active subscriptions in the past 30 days. 250 unique chatters in the past 30 days. 3 VODs in the past 30 days. At least 250 followers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "Kick Partner Program eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_partner_program_entry_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: entry-level Partner (Affiliate) requirements for subscriptions", "summary": "To enable subscriptions (Partner/Affiliate entry level), a streamer needs at least 5 total cumulative hours streamed; no follower count is stated on the official page for this tier.", "body": "To enable subscriptions (Partner/Affiliate entry level), a streamer needs at least 5 total cumulative hours streamed; no follower count is stated on the official page for this tier.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“To become eligible, you need to: Stream for at least 5 total hours. The 5-hour streaming requirement is cumulative, so you can build up your hours by streaming for shorter periods over multiple days.”\n\nNote: From How to become a KICK Partner and how KICK streaming works dated June 26, 2026; this appears to be the Affiliate/entry-tier Partner requirements distinct from the full Partner Program requirements", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/12273402-how-to-become-a-kick-partner-and-how-kick-streaming-works", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "To become eligible, you need to: Stream for at least 5 total hours. The 5-hour streaming requirement is cumulative, so you can build up your hours by streaming for shorter periods over multiple days.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "entry-level Partner (Affiliate) requirements for subscriptions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_terms_of_service_age_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: minimum age to use the platform", "summary": "The Kick Terms of Service prohibit use by anyone under 13 (or under the age of digital consent in their country); users under 18 may use the service only with parental/guardian supervision and consent.", "body": "The Kick Terms of Service prohibit use by anyone under 13 (or under the age of digital consent in their country); users under 18 may use the service only with parental/guardian supervision and consent.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Any use or access to the Service by anyone under 13 (or under the age of digital consent in their respective country) is strictly prohibited and in violation of these Terms. If you are under the age of 18, you may use the Service only with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian and their consent and agreement to these Terms.”\n\nNote: From Terms of Service Section 1.1 Eligibility, dated 23 March 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/terms-of-service", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Any use or access to the Service by anyone under 13 (or under the age of digital consent in their respective country) is strictly prohibited and in violation of these Terms. If you are under the age of 18, you may use the Service only with the supervision of a parent or legal guardian and their consent and agreement to these Terms.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "minimum age to use the platform", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_payout_first_payout_timing", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: first payout timing for new streamers", "summary": "The first payout is processed after completing Stripe verification and reaching the end of the next monthly payout cycle (up to 30 days after end of month); early or on-demand payouts are not offered.", "body": "The first payout is processed after completing Stripe verification and reaching the end of the next monthly payout cycle (up to 30 days after end of month); early or on-demand payouts are not offered.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Your first payout will be processed once you have: Completed Stripe verification; Reached the end of the next monthly payout cycle (up to 30 days after end of month). KICK does not offer early or on-demand payouts.”\n\nNote: From KICK payout schedule, thresholds, and methods dated July 19, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159725-kick-payout-schedule-thresholds-and-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Your first payout will be processed once you have: Completed Stripe verification; Reached the end of the next monthly payout cycle (up to 30 days after end of month). KICK does not offer early or on-demand payouts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "first payout timing for new streamers", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_currency_conversion_fee_absorbed", "category": "Business", "title": "Currency conversion fee absorbed by Kick", "summary": "Kick absorbs Stripe's 1.50% currency conversion fee for international streamers, so they receive the full payout converted at real-time rates without the fee deducted.", "body": "Kick absorbs Stripe's 1.50% currency conversion fee for international streamers, so they receive the full payout converted at real-time rates without the fee deducted.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“If your bank uses a different currency than USD, Stripe applies a 1.50% currency conversion fee — KICK absorbs this fee, so you receive your full payout converted at real-time rates with no conversion fee deducted.”\n\nNote: From KICK payout schedule, thresholds, and methods dated July 19, 2026", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kick.com/en/articles/15159725-kick-payout-schedule-thresholds-and-methods", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "If your bank uses a different currency than USD, Stripe applies a 1.50% currency conversion fee — KICK absorbs this fee, so you receive your full payout converted at real-time rates with no conversion fee deducted.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "currency conversion fee absorbed by Kick", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "non-USD bank accounts", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_advertising_policy_adult_content_restrictions", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: advertising policy restrictions on adult content and dating", "summary": "Kick's Advertising Policy prohibits ads for sexual services, sexually explicit content (pornography, graphic nudity, sexual acts), and illegal adult content; adult-oriented subscriptions, sex toys, dating services, and sexual health products are permitted only with strict age-gating, prior written approval, neutral creative, and verified age-gates on landing pages.", "body": "Kick's Advertising Policy prohibits ads for sexual services, sexually explicit content (pornography, graphic nudity, sexual acts), and illegal adult content; adult-oriented subscriptions, sex toys, dating services, and sexual health products are permitted only with strict age-gating, prior written approval, neutral creative, and verified age-gates on landing pages.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Ads must not include or promote any of the following: Sexual Services: Prostitution, escort services, or any 'sex-for-compensation' arrangements; Sexually Explicit Content: Pornography, graphic nudity, depictions of sexual acts (including masturbation), or 'XXX' live chat offers; and Illegal Adult Content: Content depicting minors, non-consensual sexual acts, or illegal fetishes. Ads including or promoting the following are permitted only with strict age-gating, prior written approval from Kick, and compliance with local laws: Adult-Oriented Subscriptions: Ads for adult subscription sites... must be neutral in creative messaging, avoid graphic thumbnails or 'above the fold' nudity, and ensure the landing page contains a verified age-gate.”\n\nNote: From Kick Advertising Guidelines", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/advertising-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Ads must not include or promote any of the following: Sexual Services: Prostitution, escort services, or any 'sex-for-compensation' arrangements; Sexually Explicit Content: Pornography, graphic nudity, depictions of sexual acts (including masturbation), or 'XXX' live chat offers; and Illegal Adult Content: Content depicting minors, non-consensual sexual acts, or illegal fetishes. Ads including or promoting the following are permitted only with strict age-gating, prior written approval from Kick, and compliance with local laws: Adult-Oriented Subscriptions: Ads for adult subscription sites... must be neutral in creative messaging, avoid graphic thumbnails or 'above the fold' nudity, and ensure the landing page contains a verified age-gate.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "advertising policy restrictions on adult content and dating", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r162_kick_platform_terms_and_payouts_kick_kicks_usage_policy_off_platform_exchange_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Kick: KICKs Usage Policy prohibits off-platform or cash-like exchanges", "summary": "The KICKs Usage Policy prohibits users from soliciting KICKs/Gifts in exchange for money, donations, or items/services of value (including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support); KICKs cannot be sold, traded, or transferred for real or virtual currencies.", "body": "The KICKs Usage Policy prohibits users from soliciting KICKs/Gifts in exchange for money, donations, or items/services of value (including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support); KICKs cannot be sold, traded, or transferred for real or virtual currencies.\n\nWhat Kick Streaming Pty Ltd actually says:\n\n“Users must not solicit or request use of KICKs or Gifts in exchange for money or donations. Users must not sell, offer to sell, trade, barter, solicit or transfer KICKs or Gifts... to other Users in exchange for: real or virtual currencies; or any other items of value whether inside or outside the Platform. Users must not sell, barter, promise, solicit, or provide any item or service of value ---including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content/data, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support---in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts.”\n\nNote: From KICKs Usage Policy Section 2.4(a)", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://kick.com/kicks-usage-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kick Streaming Pty Ltd", "evidence_quote": "Users must not solicit or request use of KICKs or Gifts in exchange for money or donations. Users must not sell, offer to sell, trade, barter, solicit or transfer KICKs or Gifts... to other Users in exchange for: real or virtual currencies; or any other items of value whether inside or outside the Platform. Users must not sell, barter, promise, solicit, or provide any item or service of value ---including merchandise, subscriptions, mod roles, access to private chats/servers/content/data, shout-outs, collaborations, meet-ups, private engagements, or priority support---in exchange for use of KICKs or Gifts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "162-kick-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Kick", "topic": "KICKs Usage Policy prohibits off-platform or cash-like exchanges", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }