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    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_sexualcontent_rule",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: sexual content rule verbatim",
      "summary": "Snapchat's Community Guidelines prohibit sexual exploitation and sexually explicit content of any kind, including sexual exploitation of children, sharing non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), sextortion, sexual harassment, pornography, and offers of sexual services.",
      "body": "Snapchat's Community Guidelines prohibit sexual exploitation and sexually explicit content of any kind, including sexual exploitation of children, sharing non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), sextortion, sexual harassment, pornography, and offers of sexual services.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“We prohibit sexual exploitation and sexually explicit content of any kind, including the sexual exploitation of children, sharing NCII, sextortion, sexual harassment, pornography, and offers of sexual services.”\n\nNote: Updated September 2026 per page header",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://values.snap.com/policy/policy-community-guidelines/sexual-content",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "We prohibit sexual exploitation and sexually explicit content of any kind, including the sexual exploitation of children, sharing NCII, sextortion, sexual harassment, pornography, and offers of sexual services.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "sexual content rule verbatim",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Platform-wide, all surfaces",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
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        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_sexualcontent_differs_by_surface",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: sexual content rule differences between surfaces",
      "summary": "The Community Guidelines prohibit sexually explicit content platform-wide (including private Stories and DMs), but the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility impose stricter standards for algorithmic recommendation surfaces (Spotlight, Public Stories, Map), banning all nudity, any depiction or imitation of sex acts, sexually explicit language, and overtly suggestive imagery even if not explicitly pornographic.",
      "body": "The Community Guidelines prohibit sexually explicit content platform-wide (including private Stories and DMs), but the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility impose stricter standards for algorithmic recommendation surfaces (Spotlight, Public Stories, Map), banning all nudity, any depiction or imitation of sex acts, sexually explicit language, and overtly suggestive imagery even if not explicitly pornographic.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“Our Community Guidelines allow limited non-pornographic nudity (for example, in the context of breastfeeding or medical procedures) in a user's private Story. But the Content Guidelines prohibit all nudity, in any context, even if not photographic or realistic... While our Community Guidelines do not prevent Snapchatters from discussing adult topics privately or on their Stories, these Content Guidelines prohibit explicit language that describes sex acts, genitalia, sex toys, sex work, or sexual taboos... While our Community Guidelines do not prevent Snapchatters from sharing non-explicit, risque imagery, these Content Guidelines prohibit imagery that emphasizes frequently-sexualized body parts...”\n\nNote: Content Guidelines apply to Spotlight, Public Stories, and Map algorithmic recommendations",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/sexual-content",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Our Community Guidelines allow limited non-pornographic nudity (for example, in the context of breastfeeding or medical procedures) in a user's private Story. But the Content Guidelines prohibit all nudity, in any context, even if not photographic or realistic... While our Community Guidelines do not prevent Snapchatters from discussing adult topics privately or on their Stories, these Content Guidelines prohibit explicit language that describes sex acts, genitalia, sex toys, sex work, or sexual taboos... While our Community Guidelines do not prevent Snapchatters from sharing non-explicit, risque imagery, these Content Guidelines prohibit imagery that emphasizes frequently-sexualized body parts...",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "sexual content rule differences between surfaces",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Community Guidelines apply everywhere; Content Guidelines apply to recommendation surfaces",
      "tags": {
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_tos_sell_account_access",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: selling access to account or private story breaches terms",
      "summary": "Snap's Terms of Service explicitly prohibit buying, selling, renting, or leasing access to an account, username, Snaps, or a friend link.",
      "body": "Snap's Terms of Service explicitly prohibit buying, selling, renting, or leasing access to an account, username, Snaps, or a friend link.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“attempt to access the Services through unauthorized third-party applications, solicit login credentials from other users, or buy, sell, rent, or lease access to your account, a username, Snaps, or a friend link”\n\nNote: Found in Section 8 'Respecting the Services and Snap's Rights' of Snap Inc. Terms of Service effective September 21, 2026",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.snap.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "attempt to access the Services through unauthorized third-party applications, solicit login credentials from other users, or buy, sell, rent, or lease access to your account, a username, Snaps, or a friend link",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "selling access to account or private story breaches terms",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_monetization_adult_adjacent_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: monetization program eligibility for adult-adjacent creators",
      "summary": "Snap's Creator Monetization Policy requires content to be advertiser-friendly and compliant with Community Guidelines and Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility; the Content Guidelines prohibit sexual content including offers of sexual services, sexual subscription/chat/video services, and sexually explicit language, effectively excluding adult-adjacent creators from monetization.",
      "body": "Snap's Creator Monetization Policy requires content to be advertiser-friendly and compliant with Community Guidelines and Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility; the Content Guidelines prohibit sexual content including offers of sexual services, sexual subscription/chat/video services, and sexually explicit language, effectively excluding adult-adjacent creators from monetization.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“In order to be eligible for monetization, content must adhere to the policies on this page, as well as our: Community Guidelines & Rules, Terms of Service, Snap Monetization Terms, Spotlight Terms... Tip: in order for your content to reach a wide audience beyond your followers, it must adhere to the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility.”\n\nNote: Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility explicitly prohibit 'offers or solicitation of sexual services (whether paid or unpaid), including both offline services... and online experiences (such as offering sexual subscription, chat, or video services)' and 'explicit language that describes sex acts, genitalia, sex toys, sex work, or sexual taboos'",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "In order to be eligible for monetization, content must adhere to the policies on this page, as well as our: Community Guidelines & Rules, Terms of Service, Snap Monetization Terms, Spotlight Terms... Tip: in order for your content to reach a wide audience beyond your followers, it must adhere to the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "monetization program eligibility for adult-adjacent creators",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_monetization_payout_threshold",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: payout threshold for creator monetization",
      "summary": "Snap's Creator Payment Terms and Spotlight Terms set a minimum payout threshold of $100 USD; creators must accumulate enough 'Crystals' (internal measurement unit) to meet this threshold before requesting payment.",
      "body": "Snap's Creator Payment Terms and Spotlight Terms set a minimum payout threshold of $100 USD; creators must accumulate enough 'Crystals' (internal measurement unit) to meet this threshold before requesting payment.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“Once we have recorded enough Qualifying Activity to meet a minimum payment threshold of $100 USD, you may request payment by selecting the relevant option in your user profile.”\n\nNote: Also confirmed in Spotlight Terms Section 5: 'minimum Payment threshold of $100 USD'",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.snap.com/terms/creatorpaymentterms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Once we have recorded enough Qualifying Activity to meet a minimum payment threshold of $100 USD, you may request payment by selecting the relevant option in your user profile.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "payout threshold for creator monetization",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Applies to all monetization programs (Spotlight, Creator Subscriptions, unified Monetization Program)",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
          "unclassified"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_enforcement_ladder",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: enforcement ladder and what triggers permanent account loss",
      "summary": "Snap uses a three-step enforcement process for most Community Guidelines violations: (1) content removal, (2) notification and warning, (3) strike recorded; accumulating too many strikes over a defined period typically results in account disablement. For severe harms (child sexual exploitation, terrorism, illicit drugs, human trafficking, credible threats to life), accounts are promptly disabled and may be referred to law enforcement. Accounts created primarily to violate guidelines are also promptly disabled.",
      "body": "Snap uses a three-step enforcement process for most Community Guidelines violations: (1) content removal, (2) notification and warning, (3) strike recorded; accumulating too many strikes over a defined period typically results in account disablement. For severe harms (child sexual exploitation, terrorism, illicit drugs, human trafficking, credible threats to life), accounts are promptly disabled and may be referred to law enforcement. Accounts created primarily to violate guidelines are also promptly disabled.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“For other violations of our Community Guidelines, Snap generally follows a three-part enforcement process: Step one: the violating content is removed. Step two: the Snapchatter receives a notification... Step three: our team records a 'strike' against the Snapchatter's account... If a Snapchatter accrues too many strikes over a defined period of time, their account will typically be disabled.”\n\nNote: Severe harms listed at https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/community-guidelines/severe-harm include child sexual exploitation, terrorism, illicit drugs, human trafficking, credible threats to human life",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://values.snap.com/privacy/transparency/community-guidelines/moderation",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "For other violations of our Community Guidelines, Snap generally follows a three-part enforcement process: Step one: the violating content is removed. Step two: the Snapchatter receives a notification... Step three: our team records a 'strike' against the Snapchatter's account... If a Snapchatter accrues too many strikes over a defined period of time, their account will typically be disabled.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "enforcement ladder and what triggers permanent account loss",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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          "any"
        ],
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_enforcement_appeal_route",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: appeal route for enforcement actions",
      "summary": "Account locks and content visibility restrictions can be appealed within six months of notification; appeals are submitted in-app via the 'Appeal Decision' button on the login screen for account locks, or via a web form for content restrictions; Snap aims to review appeals within two weeks; if denied, the account is deleted; EU users may also pursue out-of-court dispute settlement under DSA Article 21.3.",
      "body": "Account locks and content visibility restrictions can be appealed within six months of notification; appeals are submitted in-app via the 'Appeal Decision' button on the login screen for account locks, or via a web form for content restrictions; Snap aims to review appeals within two weeks; if denied, the account is deleted; EU users may also pursue out-of-court dispute settlement under DSA Article 21.3.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“Both the account lock decision and the content restriction decision can be appealed for a period of six months starting on the day you were informed of the decision... If your account lock is eligible for an appeal, you'll be able to access the appeals process from the Snapchat app. Open the app, try to log in, and tap 'Appeal Decision' on the pop-up notification... We aim to review your appeal and email you regarding the outcome within two weeks of receiving your appeal... If your appeal is denied, we'll email you to let you know that your appeal was denied, and your account will be deleted.”\n\nNote: Also documented at https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/17988958753684-How-to-Submit-a-Locked-Account-Appeal",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/17988958753684-How-to-Submit-an-Appeal",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Both the account lock decision and the content restriction decision can be appealed for a period of six months starting on the day you were informed of the decision... If your account lock is eligible for an appeal, you'll be able to access the appeals process from the Snapchat app. Open the app, try to log in, and tap 'Appeal Decision' on the pop-up notification... We aim to review your appeal and email you regarding the outcome within two weeks of receiving your appeal... If your appeal is denied, we'll email you to let you know that your appeal was denied, and your account will be deleted.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "appeal route for enforcement actions",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "EU users have additional DSA recourse",
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        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_account_recovery_lost_account",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: account recovery documentation for lost/locked accounts",
      "summary": "Snap's account recovery documentation states that temporarily locked accounts can be unlocked via the app or accounts.snapchat.com; permanently locked accounts for Community Guidelines/Terms violations cannot be unlocked but may be appealed in-app; if appeal is denied, the account is deleted; device bans (SS18, SS06, SS07 errors) may accompany permanent locks; there is no recovery path for accounts terminated due to modded client use.",
      "body": "Snap's account recovery documentation states that temporarily locked accounts can be unlocked via the app or accounts.snapchat.com; permanently locked accounts for Community Guidelines/Terms violations cannot be unlocked but may be appealed in-app; if appeal is denied, the account is deleted; device bans (SS18, SS06, SS07 errors) may accompany permanent locks; there is no recovery path for accounts terminated due to modded client use.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“If you see a message in the Snapchat app that your account has been permanently locked for violating our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, you will not be able to unlock it... If your account lock is eligible for an appeal, you'll be able to access the appeals process from the Snapchat app... If you don't see a pop-up notification with the option to 'Appeal Decision,' then your account lock is not eligible to appeal... My device was banned: SS18, SS06, SS07 errors”\n\nNote: Also documented at https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/23102718270996 and https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/17988958753684-How-to-Submit-a-Locked-Account-Appeal",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012315286164",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "If you see a message in the Snapchat app that your account has been permanently locked for violating our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, you will not be able to unlock it... If your account lock is eligible for an appeal, you'll be able to access the appeals process from the Snapchat app... If you don't see a pop-up notification with the option to 'Appeal Decision,' then your account lock is not eligible to appeal... My device was banned: SS18, SS06, SS07 errors",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "account recovery documentation for lost/locked accounts",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "any",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_tos_third_party_clients_automation",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: terms on third-party clients and automation",
      "summary": "Snap's Terms of Service prohibit accessing the Services through unauthorized third-party applications, using any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, script, or other automated means to access or scrape the Services, and developing third-party applications that interact with the Services without written consent; use of unauthorized third-party apps or plugins (e.g., Wicked, Snapchat++, Phantom) can result in temporary or permanent account locks.",
      "body": "Snap's Terms of Service prohibit accessing the Services through unauthorized third-party applications, using any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, script, or other automated means to access or scrape the Services, and developing third-party applications that interact with the Services without written consent; use of unauthorized third-party apps or plugins (e.g., Wicked, Snapchat++, Phantom) can result in temporary or permanent account locks.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“attempt to access the Services through unauthorized third-party applications... use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, script, software, or other automated or semi-automated means, processes or interfaces to access, scrape, extract or copy the Services... use or develop any third-party applications that interact with the Services or other users' content or information without our written consent”\n\nNote: Section 8 of Terms of Service; confirmed by support article listing unauthorized apps: Wicked, IOTA, SnapEnhance, FMSC, iota, Snapchat++, SCOthman, Phantom, Sneakaboo, SnapTools",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.snap.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "attempt to access the Services through unauthorized third-party applications... use any robot, spider, crawler, scraper, script, software, or other automated or semi-automated means, processes or interfaces to access, scrape, extract or copy the Services... use or develop any third-party applications that interact with the Services or other users' content or information without our written consent",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "terms on third-party clients and automation",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "any",
        "region": [
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        ],
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_monetization_eligibility_thresholds",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: monetization program eligibility thresholds",
      "summary": "Snap's unified Monetization Program requires: at least 50,000 followers; 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days (with at least 3,000 hours from Spotlight); be 18+ or age of legal majority; publish original, advertiser-friendly content compliant with Community Guidelines and Content Guidelines; reside in an eligible country; be a Snap Star; comply with Monetization Terms and Creator Monetization Policy; beginning May 7, 2026, maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time over the last 28 days for maximum Creator Rewards.",
      "body": "Snap's unified Monetization Program requires: at least 50,000 followers; 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days (with at least 3,000 hours from Spotlight); be 18+ or age of legal majority; publish original, advertiser-friendly content compliant with Community Guidelines and Content Guidelines; reside in an eligible country; be a Snap Star; comply with Monetization Terms and Creator Monetization Policy; beginning May 7, 2026, maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time over the last 28 days for maximum Creator Rewards.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“Have at least 50,000 followers; and Achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days, with at least 3,000 of those hours coming from Spotlight... Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country... Reside in an eligible country... Be a Snap Star... Comply with our Monetization Terms and Creator Monetization Policy... Beginning May 7th, 2026, you must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on your posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.”\n\nNote: Program is invite-only; meeting criteria does not guarantee invitation",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Have at least 50,000 followers; and Achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days, with at least 3,000 of those hours coming from Spotlight... Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country... Reside in an eligible country... Be a Snap Star... Comply with our Monetization Terms and Creator Monetization Policy... Beginning May 7th, 2026, you must maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time on your posts over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "monetization program eligibility thresholds",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Eligible countries listed at https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788",
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          "any"
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        "platform": "any",
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          "unclassified"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r164_snapchat_platform_terms_and_premium_snap_lane_snap_monetization_eligible_countries",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Snapchat: eligible countries for creator payouts",
      "summary": "Snap lists 43 countries/regions eligible for Creator Midroll Ads within Stories payouts and 42 for Spotlight Reward Program and Lens Creator Rewards Program; notable differences include Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland for Stories but not all for Spotlight/Lens.",
      "body": "Snap lists 43 countries/regions eligible for Creator Midroll Ads within Stories payouts and 42 for Spotlight Reward Program and Lens Creator Rewards Program; notable differences include Indonesia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Poland for Stories but not all for Spotlight/Lens.\n\nWhat Snap Inc. actually says:\n\n“Snapchatters are eligible for a payout in the following countries and regions: Creator Midroll Ads within Stories: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Korea (the Republic of), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands (the), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines (the), Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Spotlight Reward Program: [42 countries listed]”\n\nNote: Lists may change; Snap states 'We are working hard to make this available to more Snapchatters soon!'",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Snap Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "Snapchatters are eligible for a payout in the following countries and regions: Creator Midroll Ads within Stories: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Korea (the Republic of), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands (the), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines (the), Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Spotlight Reward Program: [42 countries listed]",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "164-snapchat-platform-terms-and-premium-snap-lane",
      "subject": "Snapchat",
      "topic": "eligible countries for creator payouts",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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