{ "batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_attire_policy_verbatim", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Attire policy verbatim text", "summary": "Twitch's updated Attire Policy prohibits implied nudity, requiring opaque coverage of genitals, buttocks, nipples (for those who present as women), and the area from hips to bottom of pelvis and buttocks, with sheer or see-through clothing not constituting coverage.", "body": "Twitch's updated Attire Policy prohibits implied nudity, requiring opaque coverage of genitals, buttocks, nipples (for those who present as women), and the area from hips to bottom of pelvis and buttocks, with sheer or see-through clothing not constituting coverage.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“We don't permit streamers to be fully or partially nude, including exposing genitals or buttocks. Nor do we permit streamers to imply or suggest that they are fully or partially nude, including, but not limited to, covering breasts or genitals with objects or censor bars. We do not permit the visible outline of genitals, even when covered. Broadcasting nude or partially nude minors is always prohibited, regardless of context. For those who present as women, we ask that you cover your nipples and do not expose underbust. Cleavage is unrestricted as long as these coverage requirements are met and it is clear that the streamer is wearing clothing. For all streamers, you must cover the area extending from your hips to the bottom of your pelvis and buttocks. For those areas of the body where coverage is required, the coverage must be fully opaque; sheer or partially see-through clothing does not constitute coverage.”\n\nNote: Policy updated January 3, 2024 in response to 'implied nudity' meta using censor bars. The policy is part of Community Guidelines.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/An-Update-to-Our-Attire-Policy?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "We don't permit streamers to be fully or partially nude, including exposing genitals or buttocks. Nor do we permit streamers to imply or suggest that they are fully or partially nude, including, but not limited to, covering breasts or genitals with objects or censor bars. We do not permit the visible outline of genitals, even when covered. Broadcasting nude or partially nude minors is always prohibited, regardless of context. For those who present as women, we ask that you cover your nipples and do not expose underbust. Cleavage is unrestricted as long as these coverage requirements are met and it is clear that the streamer is wearing clothing. For all streamers, you must cover the area extending from your hips to the bottom of your pelvis and buttocks. For those areas of the body where coverage is required, the coverage must be fully opaque; sheer or partially see-through clothing does not constitute coverage.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Attire policy verbatim text", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global policy effective January 3, 2024", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_attire_exceptions_swimming", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Attire policy exceptions for swimming and hot tubs", "summary": "Twitch grants an attire exception for streaming near a pool or hot tub, allowing swimwear that covers genitals and nipples, but streamers must use the 'Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches' category and all swimwear must be opaque even when wet.", "body": "Twitch grants an attire exception for streaming near a pool or hot tub, allowing swimwear that covers genitals and nipples, but streamers must use the 'Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches' category and all swimwear must be opaque even when wet.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“For example, streamers that use the attire exception that is granted when streaming near a pool or a hot tub, are expected to use the 'Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches' category when classifying this content. While at times, we simply reclassify the stream into the appropriate category, repeated failure to appropriately classify a stream will lead to an enforcement action.”\n\nNote: Exception also applies to beaches. Swimwear must be opaque; sheer/see-through not permitted even when wet.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/An-Update-to-Our-Attire-Policy?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "For example, streamers that use the attire exception that is granted when streaming near a pool or a hot tub, are expected to use the 'Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches' category when classifying this content. While at times, we simply reclassify the stream into the appropriate category, repeated failure to appropriately classify a stream will lead to an enforcement action.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Attire policy exceptions for swimming and hot tubs", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_attire_exceptions_bodyart", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Attire policy exceptions for body art", "summary": "Twitch permits reduced chest coverage during active body art painting, but women must still cover nipples and areolas with non-transparent clothing or paint and latex combination.", "body": "Twitch permits reduced chest coverage during active body art painting, but women must still cover nipples and areolas with non-transparent clothing or paint and latex combination.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“Full chest coverage is not required, but only when the content creator is actively engaged in painting. Women must cover their nipples and areolas with non-transparent clothing, or a paint and latex combination.”\n\nNote: From Community Guidelines attire section as indexed by search. Exception applies only during active painting.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "Full chest coverage is not required, but only when the content creator is actively engaged in painting. Women must cover their nipples and areolas with non-transparent clothing, or a paint and latex combination.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Attire policy exceptions for body art", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_attire_exceptions_irl", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Attire policy exceptions for IRL streaming", "summary": "IRL streamers must follow standard coverage requirements but are expected to take immediate action to remove non-compliant content when encountering people in public who violate attire policy.", "body": "IRL streamers must follow standard coverage requirements but are expected to take immediate action to remove non-compliant content when encountering people in public who violate attire policy.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“Content creators and their guests must follow the coverage requirements outlined in the community guidelines. However, it is sometimes hard to ensure that everyone you come across while live streaming in public will be within the attire policy. The streamer must take immediate action to remove content that breaks the rules.”\n\nNote: From Community Guidelines attire section as indexed by search. Streamer responsible for guests and immediate action required.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "Content creators and their guests must follow the coverage requirements outlined in the community guidelines. However, it is sometimes hard to ensure that everyone you come across while live streaming in public will be within the attire policy. The streamer must take immediate action to remove content that breaks the rules.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Attire policy exceptions for IRL streaming", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_sexualcontent_labels_permit", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Sexual Themes label permitted content", "summary": "Content with the Sexual Themes label may include: focus on clothed intimate body parts (buttocks, groin, breasts); wearing yoga pants and holding split position with camera at groin; body writing/art on buttocks or breasts; painting breastplate during superhero body art; fictionalized exposed female breasts and fully exposed genitals/buttocks in drawn/animated/sculpted content; figure drawing of fully nude women; zooming into artwork with nude buttocks; avatars translating real movement (subject to Adult Nudity/Attire policies); prolonged/repeated kissing; encouraging chat conversations qualifying as Sexual Themes; asking users to describe first sexual encounter; displaying third-party content falling under Sexual Themes.", "body": "Content with the Sexual Themes label may include: focus on clothed intimate body parts (buttocks, groin, breasts); wearing yoga pants and holding split position with camera at groin; body writing/art on buttocks or breasts; painting breastplate during superhero body art; fictionalized exposed female breasts and fully exposed genitals/buttocks in drawn/animated/sculpted content; figure drawing of fully nude women; zooming into artwork with nude buttocks; avatars translating real movement (subject to Adult Nudity/Attire policies); prolonged/repeated kissing; encouraging chat conversations qualifying as Sexual Themes; asking users to describe first sexual encounter; displaying third-party content falling under Sexual Themes.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“Examples of content that require a classification label include, but are not limited to: Content that focuses on clothed intimate body parts such as the buttocks, groin, or breasts. Wearing yoga pants and holding a split position with the camera pointing at your groin area. Body writing or body art on buttocks or breasts of female-presenting person. Painting a breastplate on your chest during a superhero body art stream. Content with a focus on fictionalized (drawn, animated, or sculpted) exposed female-presenting breasts and/or fully exposed genitals or buttocks regardless of gender. Figure drawing exercises of fully nude women. Zooming into artwork where characters' nude buttocks are visible. Avatars that translate streamer's real-life movement into digital characters are subject to our Adult Nudity and Attire policies and may be prohibited. Prolonged or repeated kissing another individual or object, including kissing or licking a microphone. Directly encouraging or eliciting conversations in chat that would qualify as containing Sexual Themes as listed above. Asking users in chat to describe their first sexual encounter. Watching or displaying third-party (nested) content that falls under Sexual Themes as listed above.”\n\nNote: From Content Classification Guidelines. These require the Sexual Themes label but are not prohibited outright.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Content-Classification-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "Examples of content that require a classification label include, but are not limited to: Content that focuses on clothed intimate body parts such as the buttocks, groin, or breasts. Wearing yoga pants and holding a split position with the camera pointing at your groin area. Body writing or body art on buttocks or breasts of female-presenting person. Painting a breastplate on your chest during a superhero body art stream. Content with a focus on fictionalized (drawn, animated, or sculpted) exposed female-presenting breasts and/or fully exposed genitals or buttocks regardless of gender. Figure drawing exercises of fully nude women. Zooming into artwork where characters' nude buttocks are visible. Avatars that translate streamer's real-life movement into digital characters are subject to our Adult Nudity and Attire policies and may be prohibited. Prolonged or repeated kissing another individual or object, including kissing or licking a microphone. Directly encouraging or eliciting conversations in chat that would qualify as containing Sexual Themes as listed above. Asking users in chat to describe their first sexual encounter. Watching or displaying third-party (nested) content that falls under Sexual Themes as listed above.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Sexual Themes label permitted content", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_sexualcontent_labels_forbid", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Sexual Content Policy prohibitions", "summary": "Twitch prohibits broadcasting, uploading, advertising, allowing, requesting, or linking to actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity, including sexual activity between humans and non-humans (animals, VR avatars), games focused on nudity/sexual activity, prolonged audio implying sex/masturbation/orgasm, soliciting money/services/items of value (including subs and Bits) for content requiring Sexual Themes label, and advertising sexual services (prostitution, escort services, sexual massages, filmed sexual activity).", "body": "Twitch prohibits broadcasting, uploading, advertising, allowing, requesting, or linking to actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity, including sexual activity between humans and non-humans (animals, VR avatars), games focused on nudity/sexual activity, prolonged audio implying sex/masturbation/orgasm, soliciting money/services/items of value (including subs and Bits) for content requiring Sexual Themes label, and advertising sexual services (prostitution, escort services, sexual massages, filmed sexual activity).\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Education Portal actually says:\n\n“On Twitch, users may not broadcast, upload, advertise, allow, request or link to actual or simulated sexual activity or content. This includes sexual activity by one or more humans or between humans and non-humans (including animals and VR avatars) – or content that shows it, including in games and body art. Twitch also does not allow streaming of games focused on nudity or sexual activity. Focusing on sexual situations or body parts, nude or partially clothed, while broadcasting is not allowed on the service. Twitch does not allow advertisement or solicitation of sexual services, including prostitution, escort services, sexual massages, and filmed sexual activity. Soliciting money, services, or items of value (including subs and Bits) for posting content that requires the Sexual Themes label - for example, listing a price to point the camera at fully clothed crotch.”\n\nNote: From Twitch Safety Education Portal article on Sexual Content. Also prohibits prolonged audio implying sex/masturbation/orgasm.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/safety/education-portal/en/articles/sexual-content/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Education Portal", "evidence_quote": "On Twitch, users may not broadcast, upload, advertise, allow, request or link to actual or simulated sexual activity or content. This includes sexual activity by one or more humans or between humans and non-humans (including animals and VR avatars) – or content that shows it, including in games and body art. Twitch also does not allow streaming of games focused on nudity or sexual activity. Focusing on sexual situations or body parts, nude or partially clothed, while broadcasting is not allowed on the service. Twitch does not allow advertisement or solicitation of sexual services, including prostitution, escort services, sexual massages, and filmed sexual activity. Soliciting money, services, or items of value (including subs and Bits) for posting content that requires the Sexual Themes label - for example, listing a price to point the camera at fully clothed crotch.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Sexual Content Policy prohibitions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_linking_onlyfans_adult", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Linking to OnlyFans or adult platforms from panels, chat, or bio", "summary": "Twitch prohibits linking to pornographic content and websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content. Users are prohibited from broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, promoting, offering, and linking to pornographic content. Websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content are prohibited from being linked.", "body": "Twitch prohibits linking to pornographic content and websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content. Users are prohibited from broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, promoting, offering, and linking to pornographic content. Websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content are prohibited from being linked.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“Users are prohibited from broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, promoting, offering, and linking to pornographic content. Additionally, websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content, illegal content, or death and gore are prohibited.”\n\nNote: From Community Guidelines Sexual Content and Sensitive Content sections. 'Linking to pornographic content' is explicitly prohibited. Adult platforms like OnlyFans that feature sexually explicit content would fall under this prohibition.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "Users are prohibited from broadcasting, uploading, soliciting, promoting, offering, and linking to pornographic content. Additionally, websites that heavily feature adult content such as sexually explicit content, illegal content, or death and gore are prohibited.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Linking to OnlyFans or adult platforms from panels, chat, or bio", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_affiliate_revenue_split_subs", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Affiliate subscription revenue split", "summary": "The standard subscription revenue split for Affiliates is 50/50 between the streamer and Twitch, calculated on Net Revenue after deductions for taxes, payment processing fees, bank fees, and currency conversion fees.", "body": "The standard subscription revenue split for Affiliates is 50/50 between the streamer and Twitch, calculated on Net Revenue after deductions for taxes, payment processing fees, bank fees, and currency conversion fees.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“The standard subscription revenue split for Affiliates is 50/50 between you and Twitch. Eligible creators may qualify for enhanced rates through the Plus Program. As explained in the Monetized Streamer Agreement, there are certain costs, taxes, and fees that must be accounted for before you receive subscription revenue. Before the 50/50 split takes place, deductions are made from the full price of a subscription, including taxes, payment processing fees, bank fees, currency conversion fees, etc. After the split takes place, we still account for required tax withholding, which is reflected in the payout you ultimately see on your dashboard.”\n\nNote: Affiliates are not eligible for the Partner Plus Program's enhanced rates (60/40 or 70/30). Only Partners can qualify for Plus Program.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "The standard subscription revenue split for Affiliates is 50/50 between you and Twitch. Eligible creators may qualify for enhanced rates through the Plus Program. As explained in the Monetized Streamer Agreement, there are certain costs, taxes, and fees that must be accounted for before you receive subscription revenue. Before the 50/50 split takes place, deductions are made from the full price of a subscription, including taxes, payment processing fees, bank fees, currency conversion fees, etc. After the split takes place, we still account for required tax withholding, which is reflected in the payout you ultimately see on your dashboard.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Affiliate subscription revenue split", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_bits_revenue_split", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Bits revenue share for Affiliates and Partners", "summary": "Both Affiliates and Partners receive $0.01 per Bit cheered (1 cent per Bit), with no revenue split variation between tiers.", "body": "Both Affiliates and Partners receive $0.01 per Bit cheered (1 cent per Bit), with no revenue split variation between tiers.\n\nWhat Twitch Partners Program actually says:\n\n“Bits are a virtual good viewers can buy to Cheer on your channel, allowing them to support you without leaving Twitch. Twitch provides participating Partners a share of the revenue Twitch receives from Bits equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer for them.”\n\nNote: Same rate for Affiliates per Affiliate FAQ and Monetized Streamer Agreement. Viewers pay ~$1.40 per 100 Bits; streamer receives $1.00 per 100 Bits.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Partners Program", "evidence_quote": "Bits are a virtual good viewers can buy to Cheer on your channel, allowing them to support you without leaving Twitch. Twitch provides participating Partners a share of the revenue Twitch receives from Bits equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer for them.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Bits revenue share for Affiliates and Partners", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_ads_revenue_split_affiliate", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Affiliate ad revenue share", "summary": "Affiliates earn a flat, undisclosed CPM rate for pre-roll ads only; Twitch does not disclose the exact rate but streamers report approximately $2-$4 per 1000 ad views depending on geography.", "body": "Affiliates earn a flat, undisclosed CPM rate for pre-roll ads only; Twitch does not disclose the exact rate but streamers report approximately $2-$4 per 1000 ad views depending on geography.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“Demand from advertisers fluctuate over time, this fluctuation may result in a variation in your ad revenue earnings as a result.”\n\nNote: Twitch does not publicly disclose Affiliate ad CPM. Affiliates have limited pre-roll ad access only; no mid-roll control.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Demand from advertisers fluctuate over time, this fluctuation may result in a variation in your ad revenue earnings as a result.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Affiliate ad revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_ads_revenue_split_partner", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Partner ad revenue share (no % published)", "summary": "Twitch Partners earn a share of the revenue from ads played on their channel and can set the length and frequency of mid-roll ads in their dashboard. Twitch's Partner page does not give the percentage share.", "body": "Twitch Partners earn a share of the revenue from ads played on their channel and can set the length and frequency of mid-roll ads in their dashboard. Twitch's Partner page does not give the percentage share.\n\nWhat Twitch Interactive, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Partners earn a share of the revenue generated from any ads played on their channel. Partners can determine the length and frequency of mid-roll advertisements through their”\n\nNote: No ad-share % or CPM is stated officially. Do not add estimates.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Interactive, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Partners earn a share of the revenue generated from any ads played on their channel. Partners can determine the length and frequency of mid-roll advertisements through their", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Partner ad revenue share (no % published)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_payout_threshold", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Payout minimum threshold", "summary": "The minimum payout threshold is $50 USD for most payout methods (ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, check) and $100 USD for wire transfers due to transfer fees.", "body": "The minimum payout threshold is $50 USD for most payout methods (ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, check) and $100 USD for wire transfers due to transfer fees.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“A minimum of $50 USD is required to receive a payout. Only Affiliates and Partners can receive a payout when they exceed this threshold. This threshold applies to ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, and check payout methods. Due to transfer fees, the processing of wire transfer payouts requires a $100 minimum balance.”\n\nNote: Threshold applies per payout cycle. Balances below threshold roll over to next month.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "A minimum of $50 USD is required to receive a payout. Only Affiliates and Partners can receive a payout when they exceed this threshold. This threshold applies to ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, and check payout methods. Due to transfer fees, the processing of wire transfer payouts requires a $100 minimum balance.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Payout minimum threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_payout_schedule_net15", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Payout schedule (Net-15)", "summary": "Payouts are initiated 15 days after the end of the month in which revenue was earned (Net-15), with funds arriving 1-5 business days later depending on payout method.", "body": "Payouts are initiated 15 days after the end of the month in which revenue was earned (Net-15), with funds arriving 1-5 business days later depending on payout method.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“Payouts are made 15 days after the end of the month of revenue being earned. This is called Net15 (payment within 15 days after the end of the month). For example, if you earn at least $50 with most payout methods or $100 with wire transfer on April 5th, the payout will be initiated 15 days after April 30th, which is May 15th. After the payout is initiated and depending upon the payout method, it may take several days for payouts to settle within your bank.”\n\nNote: Monetized Streamer Agreement states Net-45 for Program Fees, but Affiliate/Partner payouts operate on Net-15 per Help Center.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are made 15 days after the end of the month of revenue being earned. This is called Net15 (payment within 15 days after the end of the month). For example, if you earn at least $50 with most payout methods or $100 with wire transfer on April 5th, the payout will be initiated 15 days after April 30th, which is May 15th. After the payout is initiated and depending upon the payout method, it may take several days for payouts to settle within your bank.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Payout schedule (Net-15)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Available payout methods and timing", "summary": "Eligible payout methods: ACH/direct deposit (3-5 days US only), eCheck/local bank (1-4 days), PayPal (1-2 days), check (1-2 weeks), wire transfer (1-3 days, $100 minimum), and Hold Payouts (indefinite).", "body": "Eligible payout methods: ACH/direct deposit (3-5 days US only), eCheck/local bank (1-4 days), PayPal (1-2 days), check (1-2 weeks), wire transfer (1-3 days, $100 minimum), and Hold Payouts (indefinite).\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“Eligible payout methods for the $50 threshold include ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, and check. Typically, the following payout methods are paid out within the following time frame. This is not a guarantee. Direct Deposit / ACH (U.S Only): 3-5 Days. eCheck/Local Bank: 1-4 Days. PayPal: 1-2 days. Check: 1-2 Weeks. Wire Transfer: 1-3 days. Hold Payouts: N/A.”\n\nNote: Timing is not guaranteed. PayPal requires matching country, real name, and email with PayPal account.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Eligible payout methods for the $50 threshold include ACH/direct deposit, eCheck/local bank, PayPal, and check. Typically, the following payout methods are paid out within the following time frame. This is not a guarantee. Direct Deposit / ACH (U.S Only): 3-5 Days. eCheck/Local Bank: 1-4 Days. PayPal: 1-2 days. Check: 1-2 Weeks. Wire Transfer: 1-3 days. Hold Payouts: N/A.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Available payout methods and timing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_affiliate_eligibility_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Affiliate Program eligibility requirements", "summary": "To join the Affiliate Program, a streamer must: reach 25 Followers, stream for 4 hours total, stream on 4 different days, and reach an average of 3 viewers across those 4 stream days (within the last 30 days). All four achievements must be fully completed to receive an invite.", "body": "To join the Affiliate Program, a streamer must: reach 25 Followers, stream for 4 hours total, stream on 4 different days, and reach an average of 3 viewers across those 4 stream days (within the last 30 days). All four achievements must be fully completed to receive an invite.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“The requirements to join the Affiliate Program are: 1. Reach 25 Followers 2. Stream for 4 Hours 3. Stream on 4 Different Days 4. Reach an Average of 3 Viewers (on 4 different days)* *Reach a minimum of 3 average viewers over any 4 stream days in the last 30 days. Days below 3 average viewers don't count against you. All four achievements must be fully completed to be invited to the Affiliate program.”\n\nNote: Invitation sent via email and Twitch notification; can take a few days after eligibility. 2FA required on account.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "The requirements to join the Affiliate Program are: 1. Reach 25 Followers 2. Stream for 4 Hours 3. Stream on 4 Different Days 4. Reach an Average of 3 Viewers (on 4 different days)* *Reach a minimum of 3 average viewers over any 4 stream days in the last 30 days. Days below 3 average viewers don't count against you. All four achievements must be fully completed to be invited to the Affiliate program.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Affiliate Program eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_affiliate_time_to_achieve", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Typical time to reach Affiliate eligibility", "summary": "Most streamers can achieve Affiliate requirements within their first month of consistent streaming; the requirements are designed to be attainable for new streamers who stream regularly.", "body": "Most streamers can achieve Affiliate requirements within their first month of consistent streaming; the requirements are designed to be attainable for new streamers who stream regularly.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“Track progress towards your Affiliate Program invite via the Achievements section of your Creator Dashboard. You will be invited to the Affiliate Program via email, and Twitch notification. It can take a few days after your channel becomes eligible to receive an invite.”\n\nNote: No official 'typical time' stated by Twitch. Requirements (4 hours, 4 days, 3 avg viewers) can be met in as little as 4 streaming sessions over a month.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/twitch-affiliate-program-faq?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Track progress towards your Affiliate Program invite via the Achievements section of your Creator Dashboard. You will be invited to the Affiliate Program via email, and Twitch notification. It can take a few days after your channel becomes eligible to receive an invite.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Typical time to reach Affiliate eligibility", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_partner_eligibility_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Partner Program eligibility requirements", "summary": "Partners must complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large engaged viewership on other services; Path to Partner requires maintaining consistent criteria including average concurrent viewership (typically 75+), streaming frequency, and content conforming to Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and DMCA Guidelines. Viewership from hosts, raids, reruns, premieres, front page spotlight, and subscriber streams does not count.", "body": "Partners must complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large engaged viewership on other services; Path to Partner requires maintaining consistent criteria including average concurrent viewership (typically 75+), streaming frequency, and content conforming to Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and DMCA Guidelines. Viewership from hosts, raids, reruns, premieres, front page spotlight, and subscriber streams does not count.\n\nWhat Twitch Partners Program actually says:\n\n“We are looking for Partners who can act as role models to the community and meet the following criteria. If you do not currently meet these qualifications, you should consider the Affiliate program... Those who complete Path to Partner should be able to maintain the criteria set forth in the achievement on a consistent basis. Please note that viewership from hosts, raids, Reruns, Premieres, Front Page spotlight, and Subscriber Streams does not count towards Partnership consideration.”\n\nNote: Completing Path to Partner achievement unlocks application button and priority review, but does not guarantee Partnership.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Partners Program", "evidence_quote": "We are looking for Partners who can act as role models to the community and meet the following criteria. If you do not currently meet these qualifications, you should consider the Affiliate program... Those who complete Path to Partner should be able to maintain the criteria set forth in the achievement on a consistent basis. Please note that viewership from hosts, raids, Reruns, Premieres, Front Page spotlight, and Subscriber Streams does not count towards Partnership consideration.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Partner Program eligibility requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_enforcement_ladder", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Enforcement ladder and escalation", "summary": "Twitch enforcement actions escalate from warnings to temporary suspensions (24 hours to 30 days) to indefinite/permanent suspension; multiple violations may lead to permanent suspension. Repeat infringer policy applies for DMCA. Enforcement considers severity, context, and history.", "body": "Twitch enforcement actions escalate from warnings to temporary suspensions (24 hours to 30 days) to indefinite/permanent suspension; multiple violations may lead to permanent suspension. Repeat infringer policy applies for DMCA. Enforcement considers severity, context, and history.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“When we find someone has violated our Community Guidelines we take actions that can range from a warning to a temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension. Multiple violations of our policies may lead to a permanent suspension of a user's account.”\n\nNote: From Community Guidelines enforcement section. Specific escalation steps: warning -> temporary suspension (24h, 7d, 30d) -> indefinite/permanent suspension.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "When we find someone has violated our Community Guidelines we take actions that can range from a warning to a temporary suspension to an indefinite suspension. Multiple violations of our policies may lead to a permanent suspension of a user's account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Enforcement ladder and escalation", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Appeal process for enforcement actions", "summary": "Users can appeal enforcement actions through Twitch's appeal process; for account suspensions, appeals are reviewed by the safety team. Suspensions related to sexual content violations may be reduced by completing the Sexual Content Education Portal quiz (score 80%+).", "body": "Users can appeal enforcement actions through Twitch's appeal process; for account suspensions, appeals are reviewed by the safety team. Suspensions related to sexual content violations may be reduced by completing the Sexual Content Education Portal quiz (score 80%+).\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Education Portal actually says:\n\n“If you get at least 80% of the answers correct, we will reduce the length of your suspension.”\n\nNote: Education portal is for sexual content violations specifically. General appeals process exists for other violations via help.twitch.tv.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/safety/education-portal/en/articles/sexual-content/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Education Portal", "evidence_quote": "If you get at least 80% of the answers correct, we will reduce the length of your suspension.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Appeal process for enforcement actions", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_offservice_conduct_policy", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Off-Service Conduct policy scope and categories", "summary": "Twitch's Off-Service Conduct policy has two categories: (1) harassment on Twitch plus off-Twitch (verifiable off-service behavior relating to on-Twitch incident is considered), and (2) severe offenses entirely off-Twitch posing substantial safety risk: deadly violence/violent extremism, terrorist activities/recruiting, credible mass violence threats, hate group leadership/membership, non-consensual sexual activities/sexual assault, child sexual exploitation/grooming, actions compromising physical safety of Twitch community (e.g., threatening violence at Twitch event), explicit threats against Twitch/staff. Policy does not cover adult work done elsewhere unless it falls into these categories.", "body": "Twitch's Off-Service Conduct policy has two categories: (1) harassment on Twitch plus off-Twitch (verifiable off-service behavior relating to on-Twitch incident is considered), and (2) severe offenses entirely off-Twitch posing substantial safety risk: deadly violence/violent extremism, terrorist activities/recruiting, credible mass violence threats, hate group leadership/membership, non-consensual sexual activities/sexual assault, child sexual exploitation/grooming, actions compromising physical safety of Twitch community (e.g., threatening violence at Twitch event), explicit threats against Twitch/staff. Policy does not cover adult work done elsewhere unless it falls into these categories.\n\nWhat Twitch Blog actually says:\n\n“We are updating and expanding our approach to off-service enforcement, which now falls into two categories: Category one: Someone is harassed on Twitch, as well as off Twitch. When this happens, we will take into account verifiable, off-service behaviors or statements that relate to an incident that took place on Twitch... Category two: We will now enforce against serious offenses that pose a substantial safety risk to the Twitch community, even if these actions occur entirely off Twitch. Examples of these behaviors include: Deadly violence and violent extremism; Terrorist activities or recruiting; Explicit and/or credible threats of mass violence; Leadership or membership in a known hate group; Carrying out or acting as an accomplice to non-consensual sexual activities and/or sexual assault; Sexual exploitation of children, such as child grooming and solicitation/distribution of underage sexual materials; Actions that would directly and explicitly compromise the physical safety of the Twitch community, such as threatening violence at a Twitch event; Explicit and/or credible threats against Twitch, including Twitch staff. At this time, we're not able to investigate behaviors that occur entirely off Twitch that fall outside these categories.”\n\nNote: Policy explicitly states adult work done elsewhere (e.g., OnlyFans) is not covered unless it falls into the listed severe categories. Reporting email: OSIT@twitch.tv. Third-party investigative partner used for off-service investigations.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/04/07/our-plan-for-addressing-severe-off-service-misconduct/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Blog", "evidence_quote": "We are updating and expanding our approach to off-service enforcement, which now falls into two categories: Category one: Someone is harassed on Twitch, as well as off Twitch. When this happens, we will take into account verifiable, off-service behaviors or statements that relate to an incident that took place on Twitch... Category two: We will now enforce against serious offenses that pose a substantial safety risk to the Twitch community, even if these actions occur entirely off Twitch. Examples of these behaviors include: Deadly violence and violent extremism; Terrorist activities or recruiting; Explicit and/or credible threats of mass violence; Leadership or membership in a known hate group; Carrying out or acting as an accomplice to non-consensual sexual activities and/or sexual assault; Sexual exploitation of children, such as child grooming and solicitation/distribution of underage sexual materials; Actions that would directly and explicitly compromise the physical safety of the Twitch community, such as threatening violence at a Twitch event; Explicit and/or credible threats against Twitch, including Twitch staff. At this time, we're not able to investigate behaviors that occur entirely off Twitch that fall outside these categories.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Off-Service Conduct policy scope and categories", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_offservice_conduct_adultwork", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Off-Service Conduct policy application to adult work elsewhere", "summary": "The Off-Service Conduct policy does not apply to adult work performed on other platforms (e.g., OnlyFans) unless it involves the specifically listed severe offenses (child exploitation, non-consensual sexual activity, etc.). Twitch explicitly states it cannot investigate behaviors entirely off Twitch that fall outside the listed categories.", "body": "The Off-Service Conduct policy does not apply to adult work performed on other platforms (e.g., OnlyFans) unless it involves the specifically listed severe offenses (child exploitation, non-consensual sexual activity, etc.). Twitch explicitly states it cannot investigate behaviors entirely off Twitch that fall outside the listed categories.\n\nWhat Twitch Blog actually says:\n\n“At this time, we're not able to investigate behaviors that occur entirely off Twitch that fall outside these categories. This is an iterative, ongoing process, and as always, our end goal is to build a safer Twitch for everyone. These behaviors represent some of the most egregious types of physical and psychological harm, but we understand that this list is not inclusive of all types of harassment and abuse.”\n\nNote: Policy prioritizes immediate physical safety threats. Consensual adult content creation on other platforms is not listed as an enforceable off-service offense.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/04/07/our-plan-for-addressing-severe-off-service-misconduct/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Blog", "evidence_quote": "At this time, we're not able to investigate behaviors that occur entirely off Twitch that fall outside these categories. This is an iterative, ongoing process, and as always, our end goal is to build a safer Twitch for everyone. These behaviors represent some of the most egregious types of physical and psychological harm, but we understand that this list is not inclusive of all types of harassment and abuse.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Off-Service Conduct policy application to adult work elsewhere", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_monetized_streamer_agreement_payout_terms", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Monetized Streamer Agreement payout terms", "summary": "The Monetized Streamer Agreement states Program Fees are paid monthly within 45 days after end of each calendar month (Net-45), in USD, with a Payment Threshold (incorporated from dashboard) that must be met before any payout obligation arises. Fees below threshold can only be used via Spendable Balance for Twitch purchases. Payout eligibility requires being an Affiliate or Partner. Unpaid fees may be forfeited after 180 days without tax documentation, and subject to escheatment after 2 years of inactivity.", "body": "The Monetized Streamer Agreement states Program Fees are paid monthly within 45 days after end of each calendar month (Net-45), in USD, with a Payment Threshold (incorporated from dashboard) that must be met before any payout obligation arises. Fees below threshold can only be used via Spendable Balance for Twitch purchases. Payout eligibility requires being an Affiliate or Partner. Unpaid fees may be forfeited after 180 days without tax documentation, and subject to escheatment after 2 years of inactivity.\n\nWhat Twitch Legal actually says:\n\n“Program Fees payable by Twitch to you will be paid to you on a monthly basis, within forty-five (45) days after the end of each calendar month, and in United States Dollars... Further, until the payment threshold noted on your dashboard (the 'Payment Threshold') has been reached, you will have no claim on such accruals, and Twitch will not be obligated to make a payment to you... For clarity, you are not eligible for payout of Program Fees unless and until you qualify as a Twitch Affiliate or Twitch Partner and the Payment Threshold is met. Prior to qualifying as a Twitch Affiliate or Twitch Partner, Program Fees reflected on your dashboard are only accessible to you via your Spendable Balance for use in making purchases on Twitch. If you do not provide such information and documentation within 180 days following any Program Fees becoming payable to you by Twitch, you will forfeit such Program Fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until such information and documentation is received by Twitch. If at any time there has been no logged-in activity on your Twitch account for two (2) years... any unpaid, accrued Program Fees above the Payment Threshold may be subject to escheatment under applicable abandoned property law or become extinct by applicable statute of limitation.”\n\nNote: Agreement last modified August 21, 2026. Net-45 in MSA vs Net-15 in Help Center for Affiliate/Partner payouts - MSA covers broader Program Fees including pre-Affiliate earnings.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/monetized-streamer-agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Legal", "evidence_quote": "Program Fees payable by Twitch to you will be paid to you on a monthly basis, within forty-five (45) days after the end of each calendar month, and in United States Dollars... Further, until the payment threshold noted on your dashboard (the 'Payment Threshold') has been reached, you will have no claim on such accruals, and Twitch will not be obligated to make a payment to you... For clarity, you are not eligible for payout of Program Fees unless and until you qualify as a Twitch Affiliate or Twitch Partner and the Payment Threshold is met. Prior to qualifying as a Twitch Affiliate or Twitch Partner, Program Fees reflected on your dashboard are only accessible to you via your Spendable Balance for use in making purchases on Twitch. If you do not provide such information and documentation within 180 days following any Program Fees becoming payable to you by Twitch, you will forfeit such Program Fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until such information and documentation is received by Twitch. If at any time there has been no logged-in activity on your Twitch account for two (2) years... any unpaid, accrued Program Fees above the Payment Threshold may be subject to escheatment under applicable abandoned property law or become extinct by applicable statute of limitation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Monetized Streamer Agreement payout terms", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_sexualcontent_nudity_policy_current", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Current sexual content nudity policy after rollback", "summary": "Following the December 2023 rollback, Twitch prohibits depictions of real or fictional nudity regardless of medium (including digital art, illustrations, AI-generated content). Incomplete censoring (pixelization, mosaics, blurring, sheer clothing) does not constitute exemption. Mature-rated games are exempt. Emote-specific standards exist separately.", "body": "Following the December 2023 rollback, Twitch prohibits depictions of real or fictional nudity regardless of medium (including digital art, illustrations, AI-generated content). Incomplete censoring (pixelization, mosaics, blurring, sheer clothing) does not constitute exemption. Mature-rated games are exempt. Emote-specific standards exist separately.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“Moving forward, depictions of real or fictional nudity won't be allowed on Twitch, regardless of the medium. This restriction does not apply to Mature-rated games. You can find emote-specific standards for nudity and sexual content in the Emote Guidelines. We aren't making other changes to the updated Sexual Content Policy.”\n\nNote: Rollback announced December 15, 2023 after brief period allowing 'artistic nudity' (Dec 13-15, 2023). Current policy: no real or fictional nudity in any medium.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Sexual-Content-Policy-Update?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "Moving forward, depictions of real or fictional nudity won't be allowed on Twitch, regardless of the medium. This restriction does not apply to Mature-rated games. You can find emote-specific standards for nudity and sexual content in the Emote Guidelines. We aren't making other changes to the updated Sexual Content Policy.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Current sexual content nudity policy after rollback", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_partner_plus_program_details", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Partner Plus Program qualification and revenue tiers", "summary": "Partner Plus Program uses Plus Points (Tier 1 sub = 1 point, Tier 2 = 2 points, Tier 3 = 6 points). Sustained 350+ Plus Points for 3 consecutive months qualifies for 60/40 revenue split; higher thresholds qualify for 70/30. The $100K annual cap on enhanced split was removed in 2024. Program is for Partners only; Affiliates are not eligible.", "body": "Partner Plus Program uses Plus Points (Tier 1 sub = 1 point, Tier 2 = 2 points, Tier 3 = 6 points). Sustained 350+ Plus Points for 3 consecutive months qualifies for 60/40 revenue split; higher thresholds qualify for 70/30. The $100K annual cap on enhanced split was removed in 2024. Program is for Partners only; Affiliates are not eligible.\n\nWhat Twitch Help Center actually says:\n\n“If Twitch discovers that abuse of chargebacks, refunds, or other financial fraud has inflated your subscription count, this may affect your participation in the program. Any attempt to qualify for the Plus Program using other accounts, identities, or by utilizing another user's account may result in temporary or permanent disqualification from the Plus Program.”\n\nNote: From Plus Program help page. Qualification requires sustained Plus Points for 3 months. 70/30 tier requires higher sustained thresholds. $100K cap removed per 2024 blog update.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.twitch.tv/s/article/plus-program?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Help Center", "evidence_quote": "If Twitch discovers that abuse of chargebacks, refunds, or other financial fraud has inflated your subscription count, this may affect your participation in the program. Any attempt to qualify for the Plus Program using other accounts, identities, or by utilizing another user's account may result in temporary or permanent disqualification from the Plus Program.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Partner Plus Program qualification and revenue tiers", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_prohibited_links_gambling", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Prohibited links to gambling sites", "summary": "Twitch prohibits sharing links or affiliate codes to sites containing slots, roulette, or dice games. Specific gambling sites and associated domains are prohibited from being streamed or linked in chat, based on factors including safety protections (deposit limits, waiting periods, age verification), VPN evasion encouragement, and US licensing.", "body": "Twitch prohibits sharing links or affiliate codes to sites containing slots, roulette, or dice games. Specific gambling sites and associated domains are prohibited from being streamed or linked in chat, based on factors including safety protections (deposit limits, waiting periods, age verification), VPN evasion encouragement, and US licensing.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Center actually says:\n\n“We do not allow users to share links or affiliate codes to sites that contain slots, roulette, or dice games. Furthermore, similar to our prohibited games policy, we do not allow the sites below to be streamed on Twitch, or linked to in chat. We consider many factors in determining whether a site is allowed, including whether the site includes safety protections, such as deposit limits, waiting periods, and age verification systems.”\n\nNote: From Community Guidelines Prohibited Gambling Content section. Specific prohibited sites list maintained by Twitch.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Community-Guidelines?language=en_US", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Center", "evidence_quote": "We do not allow users to share links or affiliate codes to sites that contain slots, roulette, or dice games. Furthermore, similar to our prohibited games policy, we do not allow the sites below to be streamed on Twitch, or linked to in chat. We consider many factors in determining whether a site is allowed, including whether the site includes safety protections, such as deposit limits, waiting periods, and age verification systems.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Prohibited links to gambling sites", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_sexualcontent_education_examples", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Sexual Content Education Portal violation examples", "summary": "Examples of sexual content violations include: offering to buy/sell sexual content; streaming behavior imitating sexual acts with prolonged audio implying sex/masturbation/orgasm; streaming consensual sexual violence (flogging/whipping); directly linking to pages selling nude photos; acting out/role-playing sexual acts even fully clothed; offering to simulate sex for subs; saying subs get access to NSFW photos on another platform; advertising sex-related products; showing body art with genitals partially exposed/see-through clothing; focusing on clothed intimate body parts for extended periods; displaying sex toys non-educationally; soliciting money/services/items (including subs/Bits) for Sexual Themes label content.", "body": "Examples of sexual content violations include: offering to buy/sell sexual content; streaming behavior imitating sexual acts with prolonged audio implying sex/masturbation/orgasm; streaming consensual sexual violence (flogging/whipping); directly linking to pages selling nude photos; acting out/role-playing sexual acts even fully clothed; offering to simulate sex for subs; saying subs get access to NSFW photos on another platform; advertising sex-related products; showing body art with genitals partially exposed/see-through clothing; focusing on clothed intimate body parts for extended periods; displaying sex toys non-educationally; soliciting money/services/items (including subs/Bits) for Sexual Themes label content.\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Education Portal actually says:\n\n“Some examples of content that violates Twitch's Sexual Content policy: A user offering to buy or sell images, video, illustrations, etc. that show themselves participating in sexual activity. Streaming behavior that imitates a sexual act, including prolonged audio that implies sex/masturbation/orgasm. Streaming consensual sexual violence, such as flogging or whipping another person. A user directly linking to a page where they sell nude photos of themselves. A streamer acting out or role-playing a sexual act even if fully clothed. A user offering to simulate sex in exchange for subs. A streamer saying that subs get access to their 'NSFW photos' on another platform. Ads or promotion of sex-related products in a livestream. When showing body art they created, an artist shares an image that partially shows the a person's genitals or with them only covered by see-through clothing. Content that focuses on clothed intimate body parts such as the buttocks, groin, or breasts for extended periods of time. Display of sex toys in a non-educational context, such as bragging about the size of a dildo. Soliciting money, services, or items of value (including subs and Bits) for posting content that requires the Sexual Themes label - for example, listing a price to point the camera at fully clothed crotch.”\n\nNote: Directly from Sexual Content Education Portal. 'Saying subs get access to NSFW photos on another platform' directly addresses linking to adult platforms like OnlyFans.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/safety/education-portal/en/articles/sexual-content/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Education Portal", "evidence_quote": "Some examples of content that violates Twitch's Sexual Content policy: A user offering to buy or sell images, video, illustrations, etc. that show themselves participating in sexual activity. Streaming behavior that imitates a sexual act, including prolonged audio that implies sex/masturbation/orgasm. Streaming consensual sexual violence, such as flogging or whipping another person. A user directly linking to a page where they sell nude photos of themselves. A streamer acting out or role-playing a sexual act even if fully clothed. A user offering to simulate sex in exchange for subs. A streamer saying that subs get access to their 'NSFW photos' on another platform. Ads or promotion of sex-related products in a livestream. When showing body art they created, an artist shares an image that partially shows the a person's genitals or with them only covered by see-through clothing. Content that focuses on clothed intimate body parts such as the buttocks, groin, or breasts for extended periods of time. Display of sex toys in a non-educational context, such as bragging about the size of a dildo. Soliciting money, services, or items of value (including subs and Bits) for posting content that requires the Sexual Themes label - for example, listing a price to point the camera at fully clothed crotch.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Sexual Content Education Portal violation examples", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_attire_vrchat_avatars", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Attire policy application to VRChat avatars", "summary": "VRChat streamers and VTubers must follow the same attire guidelines as regular streamers; augmented reality avatars translating real-life movement are subject to Adult Nudity and Attire policies. Previous 2020 guidance exempting VRChat avatars is no longer correct.", "body": "VRChat streamers and VTubers must follow the same attire guidelines as regular streamers; augmented reality avatars translating real-life movement are subject to Adult Nudity and Attire policies. Previous 2020 guidance exempting VRChat avatars is no longer correct.\n\nWhat Dexerto (citing Twitch Support) actually says:\n\n“VRChat streamers will now need to follow the same attire guidelines as normal streams. Augmented reality avatars that translate real-life movement into digital characters are subject to this standard, as is cosplay and other costumes. This old blog from 2020 is no longer correct.”\n\nNote: Tier B source (journalism citing Twitch Support tweet). Twitch Support confirmed June 6, 2024 that VRChat avatars must follow same attire guidelines.", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/twitch-clarifies-vtuber-nudity-guidelines-after-confusing-vrchat-streamer-bans-2765920", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "Dexerto (citing Twitch Support)", "evidence_quote": "VRChat streamers will now need to follow the same attire guidelines as normal streams. Augmented reality avatars that translate real-life movement into digital characters are subject to this standard, as is cosplay and other costumes. This old blog from 2020 is no longer correct.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Attire policy application to VRChat avatars", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_enforcement_sexualcontent_accidental", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Accidental sexual content/nudity enforcement", "summary": "Accidental nudity or sexual activity appearing in a livestream does not violate Community Guidelines if it is quickly removed (within a few seconds).", "body": "Accidental nudity or sexual activity appearing in a livestream does not violate Community Guidelines if it is quickly removed (within a few seconds).\n\nWhat Twitch Safety Education Portal actually says:\n\n“Accidental nudity or sexual activity that appears in a livestream does not violate Community Guidelines if it is quickly removed (within a few seconds).”\n\nNote: From Sexual Content Education Portal. Streamer expected to take immediate action.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/safety/education-portal/en/articles/sexual-content/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Safety Education Portal", "evidence_quote": "Accidental nudity or sexual activity that appears in a livestream does not violate Community Guidelines if it is quickly removed (within a few seconds).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Accidental sexual content/nudity enforcement", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r163_twitch_platform_terms_and_payouts_twitch_payout_tax_documentation", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: Tax documentation requirements for payouts", "summary": "Streamers must provide tax documentation (IRS Form W-9 for US, W-8BEN for non-US) within 180 days of Program Fees becoming payable, or forfeit fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until documentation is received.", "body": "Streamers must provide tax documentation (IRS Form W-9 for US, W-8BEN for non-US) within 180 days of Program Fees becoming payable, or forfeit fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until documentation is received.\n\nWhat Twitch Legal actually says:\n\n“Your receipt of Program Fees is contingent on you providing Twitch all information and documentation necessary and appropriate to effectuate payment (e.g., IRS Form W-9, IRS Form W-8). If you do not provide such information and documentation within 180 days following any Program Fees becoming payable to you by Twitch, you will forfeit such Program Fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until such information and documentation is received by Twitch.”\n\nNote: From Monetized Streamer Agreement Section 5.1. Applies to all monetized streamers.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/monetized-streamer-agreement/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch Legal", "evidence_quote": "Your receipt of Program Fees is contingent on you providing Twitch all information and documentation necessary and appropriate to effectuate payment (e.g., IRS Form W-9, IRS Form W-8). If you do not provide such information and documentation within 180 days following any Program Fees becoming payable to you by Twitch, you will forfeit such Program Fees on a month-to-month rolling basis until such information and documentation is received by Twitch.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "163-twitch-platform-terms-and-payouts", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "Tax documentation requirements for payouts", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Global", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }