{ "batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_onlyfans_appeal_exists", "category": "Business", "title": "OnlyFans: appeal route", "summary": "OnlyFans provides a Deactivation Appeal Form at onlyfans.com/appeal as the sole way to appeal a content or account moderation decision.", "body": "OnlyFans provides a Deactivation Appeal Form at onlyfans.com/appeal as the sole way to appeal a content or account moderation decision.\n\nWhat OnlyFans actually says:\n\n“The only way to appeal a Decision is to complete and submit the Deactivation Appeal Form.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/transparency-center/appeals", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OnlyFans", "evidence_quote": "The only way to appeal a Decision is to complete and submit the Deactivation Appeal Form.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "OnlyFans", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_onlyfans_appeal_deadline", "category": "Business", "title": "OnlyFans: appeal deadline", "summary": "All appeals on OnlyFans must be filed within six months of a Decision.", "body": "All appeals on OnlyFans must be filed within six months of a Decision.\n\nWhat OnlyFans actually says:\n\n“Timing of appeals: All appeals should be filed within six months of a Decision.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/transparency-center/appeals", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OnlyFans", "evidence_quote": "Timing of appeals: All appeals should be filed within six months of a Decision.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "OnlyFans", "topic": "appeal deadline", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_onlyfans_appeal_evidence_required", "category": "Business", "title": "OnlyFans: appeal requirements", "summary": "If you do not provide detailed evidence that you did not violate OnlyFans Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy and/or Community Guidelines, the appeal will be denied.", "body": "If you do not provide detailed evidence that you did not violate OnlyFans Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy and/or Community Guidelines, the appeal will be denied.\n\nWhat OnlyFans actually says:\n\n“If you do not provide detailed evidence that you did not violate OnlyFans Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy and/or Community Guidelines we cannot consider your appeal and it will be denied.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/appeal", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "OnlyFans", "evidence_quote": "If you do not provide detailed evidence that you did not violate OnlyFans Terms of Service, Acceptable Use Policy and/or Community Guidelines we cannot consider your appeal and it will be denied.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "OnlyFans", "topic": "appeal requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_fansly_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Fansly: appeal route", "summary": "Fansly provides a consent-based appeal process for content decisions and an email-based appeal route for abuse takedowns.", "body": "Fansly provides a consent-based appeal process for content decisions and an email-based appeal route for abuse takedowns.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“Appeals from abuse takedowns can be sent to compliance@fansly.com with a written description of the basis for the appeal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://fansly.com/tos", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "Appeals from abuse takedowns can be sent to compliance@fansly.com with a written description of the basis for the appeal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_fansly_account_termination_payout", "category": "Business", "title": "Fansly: payout on termination", "summary": "In cases of permanent account termination, payouts are subject to Fansly's Terms of Service, and funds may be withheld if the termination results from a violation of the Terms.", "body": "In cases of permanent account termination, payouts are subject to Fansly's Terms of Service, and funds may be withheld if the termination results from a violation of the Terms.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“In cases of permanent account termination, payouts are subject to Fansly's Terms of Service. Funds may be withheld if the termination results from a violation of the Terms, such as outlined in Section 4. a.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.fansly.com/en/articles/10544484-checking-payout-status", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "In cases of permanent account termination, payouts are subject to Fansly's Terms of Service. Funds may be withheld if the termination results from a violation of the Terms, such as outlined in Section 4. a.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "payout on termination", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_fansly_inactive_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Fansly: inactive account fee", "summary": "If a Fansly account is inactive for 12 consecutive months, a fee of $5 USD per month is deducted from the account balance until it reaches zero.", "body": "If a Fansly account is inactive for 12 consecutive months, a fee of $5 USD per month is deducted from the account balance until it reaches zero.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“If you do not log into your Fansly account for one (1) year (twelve (12) consecutive months), your account will become \"inactive.\" If your account is inactive, we will deduct a fee equal to five United States dollars ($5 USD) each month from your account's existing balance until your account balance is zero.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://fansly.com/tos", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "If you do not log into your Fansly account for one (1) year (twelve (12) consecutive months), your account will become \"inactive.\" If your account is inactive, we will deduct a fee equal to five United States dollars ($5 USD) each month from your account's existing balance until your account balance is zero.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "inactive account fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_fansly_re_register_blocked", "category": "Business", "title": "Fansly: re-registration after termination", "summary": "Fansly's Terms state that if you previously had an account that was suspended or terminated by Fansly for violation of the Terms, you may not create a new account.", "body": "Fansly's Terms state that if you previously had an account that was suspended or terminated by Fansly for violation of the Terms, you may not create a new account.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“if you previously had an account with Fansly, your previous account was not suspended or terminated by Fansly for violation of these Terms;”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://fansly.com/tos", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "if you previously had an account with Fansly, your previous account was not suspended or terminated by Fansly for violation of these Terms;", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "re-registration after termination", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_fansly_withhold_forfeit", "category": "Business", "title": "Fansly: fund forfeiture on violation", "summary": "Fansly reserves the right to temporarily withhold or require forfeiture of any funds associated with a reported account found in violation.", "body": "Fansly reserves the right to temporarily withhold or require forfeiture of any funds associated with a reported account found in violation.\n\nWhat Fansly actually says:\n\n“(iv) temporarily withholding or requiring forfeiture of any funds associated with the reported account”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://fansly.com/complaints", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Fansly", "evidence_quote": "(iv) temporarily withholding or requiring forfeiture of any funds associated with the reported account", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Fansly", "topic": "fund forfeiture on violation", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_manyvids_account_termination_payout_below_threshold", "category": "Business", "title": "ManyVids: payout on account closure below threshold", "summary": "When closing a ManyVids account, balances below $20 post set-off are explicitly and irrevocably forfeited and will neither be reactivated nor transferred, even if the uploader reopens an old account or creates a new one.", "body": "When closing a ManyVids account, balances below $20 post set-off are explicitly and irrevocably forfeited and will neither be reactivated nor transferred, even if the uploader reopens an old account or creates a new one.\n\nWhat ManyVids actually says:\n\n“Upon closing an account, the UPLOADER explicitly and irrevocably forfeits any balance under this threshold. For clarity, balances under this threshold will neither be reactivated nor transferred, even if the UPLOADER reopens an old account or creates a new one.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.manyvids.com/hc/en-ca/articles/44170077760275-Terms-for-Uploaders", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ManyVids", "evidence_quote": "Upon closing an account, the UPLOADER explicitly and irrevocably forfeits any balance under this threshold. For clarity, balances under this threshold will neither be reactivated nor transferred, even if the UPLOADER reopens an old account or creates a new one.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "ManyVids", "topic": "payout on account closure below threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_manyvids_account_termination_payout_above_threshold", "category": "Business", "title": "ManyVids: payout on account closure above threshold", "summary": "If a ManyVids balance surpasses $20 post set-off upon account closure, MV will facilitate payout using the most recent payment information on record; if funds are returned undeliverable, MV holds the balance for three years, after which the uploader permanently relinquishes rights.", "body": "If a ManyVids balance surpasses $20 post set-off upon account closure, MV will facilitate payout using the most recent payment information on record; if funds are returned undeliverable, MV holds the balance for three years, after which the uploader permanently relinquishes rights.\n\nWhat ManyVids actually says:\n\n“Should the funds be returned as undeliverable, MV will hold onto the balance for three years post account closure, unless legally mandated otherwise. After three years, if unclaimed, the UPLOADER is deemed to have willingly and permanently relinquished any rights to that balance.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.manyvids.com/hc/en-ca/articles/44170077760275-Terms-for-Uploaders", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ManyVids", "evidence_quote": "Should the funds be returned as undeliverable, MV will hold onto the balance for three years post account closure, unless legally mandated otherwise. After three years, if unclaimed, the UPLOADER is deemed to have willingly and permanently relinquished any rights to that balance.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "ManyVids", "topic": "payout on account closure above threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_manyvids_account_deletion_payout", "category": "Business", "title": "ManyVids: payout on voluntary deletion", "summary": "When deleting a ManyVids Creator account, unpaid earnings over $20 will be issued to the registered payment method within 1-2 payout cycles after account closure.", "body": "When deleting a ManyVids Creator account, unpaid earnings over $20 will be issued to the registered payment method within 1-2 payout cycles after account closure.\n\nWhat ManyVids actually says:\n\n“If your account has unpaid earnings over $20, these funds will be issued to your registered payment method within 1–2 payout cycles after your account has been closed.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.manyvids.com/hc/en-ca/articles/44003846886035-How-do-I-delete-or-reactivate-my-Creator-account", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "ManyVids", "evidence_quote": "If your account has unpaid earnings over $20, these funds will be issued to your registered payment method within 1–2 payout cycles after your account has been closed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "ManyVids", "topic": "payout on voluntary deletion", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_clips4sale_appeal_deadline", "category": "Business", "title": "Clips4Sale: appeal deadline", "summary": "All appeals on Clips4Sale must be filed within six months of the date of the Decision.", "body": "All appeals on Clips4Sale must be filed within six months of the date of the Decision.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale actually says:\n\n“All appeals must be filed within six months of the date of the Decision. Appeals submitted after this period will not be reviewed.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.clips4sale.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000205320-appeals-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale", "evidence_quote": "All appeals must be filed within six months of the date of the Decision. Appeals submitted after this period will not be reviewed.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Clips4Sale", "topic": "appeal deadline", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_clips4sale_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Clips4Sale: appeal route", "summary": "Clips4Sale appeals must be filed by sending an email to legal@clips4sale.com with the Store URL, Content URL, and a detailed explanation.", "body": "Clips4Sale appeals must be filed by sending an email to legal@clips4sale.com with the Store URL, Content URL, and a detailed explanation.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale actually says:\n\n“To appeal a Decision, you must send an email using the instructions below to legal@clips4sale.com. Appeals will only be considered if the form is fully completed and includes all the required information.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.clips4sale.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000205320-appeals-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale", "evidence_quote": "To appeal a Decision, you must send an email using the instructions below to legal@clips4sale.com. Appeals will only be considered if the form is fully completed and includes all the required information.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Clips4Sale", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_clips4sale_held_balance_custom", "category": "Business", "title": "Clips4Sale: held balance for custom payments", "summary": "Clips4Sale records custom payments as a Held Balance upon capture, which is an internal accounting entry reflecting a payment received but not yet earned by the creator.", "body": "Clips4Sale records custom payments as a Held Balance upon capture, which is an internal accounting entry reflecting a payment received but not yet earned by the creator.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale actually says:\n\n“Upon capture, a Custom Payment is recorded by the Platform as a Held Balance - an internal accounting entry on the Platform's own books reflecting a payment that has been received but not yet earned.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.clips4sale.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000231870-custom-video-services-conditional-payment-terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale", "evidence_quote": "Upon capture, a Custom Payment is recorded by the Platform as a Held Balance - an internal accounting entry on the Platform's own books reflecting a payment that has been received but not yet earned.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Clips4Sale", "topic": "held balance for custom payments", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_clips4sale_violation_enforcement", "category": "Business", "title": "Clips4Sale: enforcement on violation", "summary": "Clips4Sale states that violations may result in cancellation of Custom Orders, refusal or reversal of Commission, withholding of funds, restriction, suspension, or termination of accounts.", "body": "Clips4Sale states that violations may result in cancellation of Custom Orders, refusal or reversal of Commission, withholding of funds, restriction, suspension, or termination of accounts.\n\nWhat Clips4Sale actually says:\n\n“Violations may result in cancellation of Custom Orders, refusal or reversal of Commission, withholding of funds, restriction, suspension, or termination of accounts, and referral to law-enforcement or other authorities, in the Platform's discretion and as required by law.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.clips4sale.com/en/support/solutions/articles/151000231870-custom-video-services-conditional-payment-terms", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Clips4Sale", "evidence_quote": "Violations may result in cancellation of Custom Orders, refusal or reversal of Commission, withholding of funds, restriction, suspension, or termination of accounts, and referral to law-enforcement or other authorities, in the Platform's discretion and as required by law.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Clips4Sale", "topic": "enforcement on violation", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_patreon_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: appeal route for removal", "summary": "Patreon allows creators to appeal account removal by submitting a request through the Help Center, selecting 'I have a question about Community Guidelines' and then 'Appeal my account removal for a Community Guidelines violation'.", "body": "Patreon allows creators to appeal account removal by submitting a request through the Help Center, selecting 'I have a question about Community Guidelines' and then 'Appeal my account removal for a Community Guidelines violation'.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“When the Trust & Safety team removes your account, you have six months to appeal that decision. Here is how to file an appeal: Visit this page in our Help Center Under Please choose a request type below, select I have a question about Community Guidelines”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004403323-My-page-has-been-taken-down-what-can-I-do", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "When the Trust & Safety team removes your account, you have six months to appeal that decision. Here is how to file an appeal: Visit this page in our Help Center Under Please choose a request type below, select I have a question about Community Guidelines", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "appeal route for removal", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_patreon_appeal_deadline", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: appeal deadline for removal", "summary": "Patreon gives creators six months to appeal an account removal decision.", "body": "Patreon gives creators six months to appeal an account removal decision.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“When the Trust & Safety team removes your account, you have six months to appeal that decision.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004403323-My-page-has-been-taken-down-what-can-I-do", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "When the Trust & Safety team removes your account, you have six months to appeal that decision.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "appeal deadline for removal", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_patreon_funds_held_on_removal", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: funds hold on account removal", "summary": "Funds that had not been transferred off a Patreon account prior to removal will be placed on hold for up to 28 days while Patreon reviews the appeal.", "body": "Funds that had not been transferred off a Patreon account prior to removal will be placed on hold for up to 28 days while Patreon reviews the appeal.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Funds that had not been transferred off the account prior to removal will be placed on hold for up to 28 days while Patreon reviews and makes a decision on the appeal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004403323-My-page-has-been-taken-down-what-can-I-do", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "Funds that had not been transferred off the account prior to removal will be placed on hold for up to 28 days while Patreon reviews and makes a decision on the appeal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "funds hold on account removal", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_patreon_suspended_payout_possible", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: payout during suspension", "summary": "A Patreon creator account suspended due to a guideline violation can still process a payout.", "body": "A Patreon creator account suspended due to a guideline violation can still process a payout.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“If your creator account is suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines, you won't be able to process a payout.”\n\nNote: Note: The US version says you won't be able to process a payout; the UK version says you will be able to. The US version appears more recent.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005078886-My-creator-account-has-been-suspended-What-should-I-do", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "If your creator account is suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines, you won't be able to process a payout.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "payout during suspension", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_patreon_suspended_payout_us", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: payout during suspension US", "summary": "In the US, Patreon states that a creator account suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines will not be able to process a payout.", "body": "In the US, Patreon states that a creator account suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines will not be able to process a payout.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“If your creator account is suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines, you won't be able to process a payout.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005078886-My-creator-account-has-been-suspended-What-should-I-do", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon", "evidence_quote": "If your creator account is suspended due to a violation of Patreon's guidelines, you won't be able to process a payout.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "payout during suspension US", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_x_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "X: appeal route", "summary": "X allows users to file an appeal by logging into the suspended account and then opening a new browser tab to file an appeal via the platform interface.", "body": "X allows users to file an appeal by logging into the suspended account and then opening a new browser tab to file an appeal via the platform interface.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“File an appeal and we may be able to unsuspend your account. If you are unable to unsuspend your own account using the instructions above and you think that we made a mistake suspending or locking your account, you can appeal. First, log in to the account that is suspended. Then, open a new browser tab and file an appeal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/suspended-x-accounts", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "File an appeal and we may be able to unsuspend your account. If you are unable to unsuspend your own account using the instructions above and you think that we made a mistake suspending or locking your account, you can appeal. First, log in to the account that is suspended. Then, open a new browser tab and file an appeal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "X", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_x_suspension_money_childsafety", "category": "Business", "title": "X: money account on child safety suspension", "summary": "If an X account is suspended for violating Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities policies, the user loses Money access and any remaining funds will be mailed via check.", "body": "If an X account is suspended for violating Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities policies, the user loses Money access and any remaining funds will be mailed via check.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“If your X account is suspended for violating Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities policies, you will lose Money access and any remaining funds will be mailed to you via check.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/suspended-x-accounts", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "If your X account is suspended for violating Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities policies, you will lose Money access and any remaining funds will be mailed to you via check.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "X", "topic": "money account on child safety suspension", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_x_suspension_money_other", "category": "Business", "title": "X: money account on non-child-safety suspension", "summary": "If an X account is suspended for policies other than Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities, the user continues to have access to all Money features with no interruption.", "body": "If an X account is suspended for policies other than Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities, the user continues to have access to all Money features with no interruption.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“If your X account is suspended for policies other than Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities, you will continue to be able to use all Money features with no interruption.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/managing-your-account/suspended-x-accounts", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "If your X account is suspended for policies other than Child Safety or Violent and Hateful Entities, you will continue to be able to use all Money features with no interruption.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "X", "topic": "money account on non-child-safety suspension", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_x_permanent_suspension_no_re_register", "category": "Business", "title": "X: re-registration after permanent suspension", "summary": "When X permanently suspends an account, the violator will not be allowed to create new accounts.", "body": "When X permanently suspends an account, the violator will not be allowed to create new accounts.\n\nWhat X Corp. actually says:\n\n“Permanent suspension: This is our most severe enforcement action. Permanently suspending an account will remove it from view, and the violator will not be allowed to create new accounts.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/notices-on-x", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "X Corp.", "evidence_quote": "Permanent suspension: This is our most severe enforcement action. Permanently suspending an account will remove it from view, and the violator will not be allowed to create new accounts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "X", "topic": "re-registration after permanent suspension", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_tiktok_appeal_deadline_general", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok: appeal deadline for general bans", "summary": "TikTok users generally have 30 days to appeal a suspended or removed account.", "body": "TikTok users generally have 30 days to appeal a suspended or removed account.\n\nWhat TikTok actually says:\n\n“If your TikTok account was suspended or removed, you generally have 30 days to appeal.”\n\nNote: This was from a TikTok official account video, not a formal help page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/@legal_leaders_sa/video/7658187720396737800", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok", "evidence_quote": "If your TikTok account was suspended or removed, you generally have 30 days to appeal.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "TikTok", "topic": "appeal deadline for general bans", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_tiktok_appeal_deadline_underage", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok: appeal deadline for underage bans", "summary": "TikTok users banned for being underage have 113 days to submit an appeal (180 days in EEA/UK/Switzerland, 23 days in the US).", "body": "TikTok users banned for being underage have 113 days to submit an appeal (180 days in EEA/UK/Switzerland, 23 days in the US).\n\nWhat TikTok actually says:\n\n“You'll have 113 days (or 180 days if located in the European Economic Area (EEA), U.K., or Switzerland, or 23 days if located in the U.S.) from the date your account is banned to submit an appeal and download your data .”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.tiktok.com/de/safety-hc/account-and-user-safety/underage-appeals-on-tiktok", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok", "evidence_quote": "You'll have 113 days (or 180 days if located in the European Economic Area (EEA), U.K., or Switzerland, or 23 days if located in the U.S.) from the date your account is banned to submit an appeal and download your data .", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "TikTok", "topic": "appeal deadline for underage bans", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_tiktok_rewards_forfeiture", "category": "Business", "title": "TikTok: rewards balance forfeiture on termination", "summary": "TikTok may deduct wholly or partially a user's Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward if participation in a Rewards Program is suspended or terminated for violation reasons.", "body": "TikTok may deduct wholly or partially a user's Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward if participation in a Rewards Program is suspended or terminated for violation reasons.\n\nWhat TikTok actually says:\n\n“If your participation in a Rewards Program or a product feature or service is suspended or terminated for these reasons, we may deduct wholly or partially your Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/row/rewards-policy/en", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "TikTok", "evidence_quote": "If your participation in a Rewards Program or a product feature or service is suspended or terminated for these reasons, we may deduct wholly or partially your Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "TikTok", "topic": "rewards balance forfeiture on termination", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_instagram_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram: appeal route", "summary": "Instagram suspended accounts can appeal by logging in and following the on-screen instructions to submit an appeal.", "body": "Instagram suspended accounts can appeal by logging in and following the on-screen instructions to submit an appeal.\n\nWhat Meta actually says:\n\n“After logging in, follow the on-screen instructions to submit your appeal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/741428425883605", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta", "evidence_quote": "After logging in, follow the on-screen instructions to submit your appeal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Instagram", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_instagram_account_disabled_state", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram: disabled account state", "summary": "When an Instagram account is disabled, the account holder cannot log in and no one else can see it.", "body": "When an Instagram account is disabled, the account holder cannot log in and no one else can see it.\n\nWhat Meta actually says:\n\n“Your account has been disabled for not following our terms . You won't be able to log into this account and no one else will be able to see it.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/741428425883605", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta", "evidence_quote": "Your account has been disabled for not following our terms . You won't be able to log into this account and no one else will be able to see it.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Instagram", "topic": "disabled account state", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_instagram_payout_minimum_us", "category": "Business", "title": "Instagram: payout minimum US", "summary": "In the US, Instagram pays creators once a month after they reach the minimum balance of $5.", "body": "In the US, Instagram pays creators once a month after they reach the minimum balance of $5.\n\nWhat Meta actually says:\n\n“In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.instagram.com/help/instagram/217939383051653", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Meta", "evidence_quote": "In the US, you'll be paid once a month after you reach the minimum balance of $5.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Instagram", "topic": "payout minimum US", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_reddit_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Reddit: appeal route", "summary": "Reddit suspended users can appeal by visiting reddit.com/appeal while logged into the suspended account.", "body": "Reddit suspended users can appeal by visiting reddit.com/appeal while logged into the suspended account.\n\nWhat Reddit actually says:\n\n“You can appeal and anything by using this form with account status my account was wrongly suspended.”\n\nNote: Sourced from Reddit community discussion, not official help page. Tier C.", "source_type": "community", "source_link": "https://www.reddit.com/r/reddithelp/comments/1ndjajw/reddit_account_suspended", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "CREATOR STRATEGY", "source_tier": "C", "source_publisher": "Reddit", "evidence_quote": "You can appeal and anything by using this form with account status my account was wrongly suspended.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Reddit", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_twitch_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: appeal route", "summary": "Twitch provides an appeals portal at appeals.twitch.tv where users can view recent enforcements and submit appeals.", "body": "Twitch provides an appeals portal at appeals.twitch.tv where users can view recent enforcements and submit appeals.\n\nWhat Twitch actually says:\n\n“To view your recent enforcements and submit an appeal, log in to the appeals portal with the Twitch account for which you wish to appeal an enforcement.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/appeals", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch", "evidence_quote": "To view your recent enforcements and submit an appeal, log in to the appeals portal with the Twitch account for which you wish to appeal an enforcement.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "appeal route", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_twitch_indefinite_reinstatement_wait", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: reinstatement wait period", "summary": "Twitch requires users to wait at least 6 months from the date of indefinite suspension before requesting reinstatement.", "body": "Twitch requires users to wait at least 6 months from the date of indefinite suspension before requesting reinstatement.\n\nWhat Twitch actually says:\n\n“You must wait at least 6 months from the date you were indefinitely suspended before requesting reinstatement.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/appeals", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch", "evidence_quote": "You must wait at least 6 months from the date you were indefinitely suspended before requesting reinstatement.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "reinstatement wait period", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_twitch_monetization_suspended", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: monetization during suspension", "summary": "If a monetized streamer receives an indefinite suspension on Twitch, they cannot utilize Twitch monetization tools during their suspension.", "body": "If a monetized streamer receives an indefinite suspension on Twitch, they cannot utilize Twitch monetization tools during their suspension.\n\nWhat Twitch actually says:\n\n“If you are a monetized streamer who receives an indefinite suspension, you will not be able to utilize Twitch monetization tools during your suspension”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://safety.twitch.tv/s/article/Enforcement", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch", "evidence_quote": "If you are a monetized streamer who receives an indefinite suspension, you will not be able to utilize Twitch monetization tools during your suspension", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "monetization during suspension", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_twitch_account_termination_no_rejoin", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: rejoining after termination", "summary": "If Twitch terminates a monetized streamer's account in connection with any violation or abuse, the streamer may not attempt to re-join the Program without Twitch's advance written authorization.", "body": "If Twitch terminates a monetized streamer's account in connection with any violation or abuse, the streamer may not attempt to re-join the Program without Twitch's advance written authorization.\n\nWhat Twitch actually says:\n\n“If we (a) reject your application or (b) terminate your account in connection with any violation or abuse, including any violations of the Terms of Service, you may not attempt to re-join the Program without our advance written authorization.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legal.twitch.com/en/legal/monetized-streamer-agreement", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch", "evidence_quote": "If we (a) reject your application or (b) terminate your account in connection with any violation or abuse, including any violations of the Terms of Service, you may not attempt to re-join the Program without our advance written authorization.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "rejoining after termination", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_twitch_inactivity_escheatment", "category": "Business", "title": "Twitch: inactivity and escheatment", "summary": "If there has been no logged-in activity on a Twitch account for two years, any unpaid accrued Program Fees above the Payment Threshold may be subject to escheatment under applicable abandoned property law.", "body": "If there has been no logged-in activity on a Twitch account for two years, any unpaid accrued Program Fees above the Payment Threshold may be subject to escheatment under applicable abandoned property law.\n\nWhat Twitch actually says:\n\n“If at any time there has been no logged-in activity on your Twitch account for two (2) years (or more, if the law of the jurisdiction where you reside requires), 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.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://legal.twitch.com/en/legal/monetized-streamer-agreement", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Twitch", "evidence_quote": "If at any time there has been no logged-in activity on your Twitch account for two (2) years (or more, if the law of the jurisdiction where you reside requires), 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": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Twitch", "topic": "inactivity and escheatment", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_paypal_account_limitation_no_payout", "category": "Business", "title": "PayPal: account limitation effects", "summary": "A limited PayPal account means you may not be able to send or withdraw money.", "body": "A limited PayPal account means you may not be able to send or withdraw money.\n\nWhat PayPal actually says:\n\n“A limited account means that you won't be able to do certain things with your PayPal account. For example, you might not be able to send or withdraw money.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/why-is-my-paypal-account-limited-help534", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PayPal", "evidence_quote": "A limited account means that you won't be able to do certain things with your PayPal account. For example, you might not be able to send or withdraw money.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "PayPal", "topic": "account limitation effects", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_paypal_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "PayPal: appeal route for claims", "summary": "PayPal sellers can appeal a claim decision in the Resolution Center within 10 days of the case closing.", "body": "PayPal sellers can appeal a claim decision in the Resolution Center within 10 days of the case closing.\n\nWhat PayPal actually says:\n\n“Sellers or merchants who wish to appeal a claim can do so in the Resolution Center within 10 days of the case closing.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.paypal.com/us/cshelp/article/how-can-i-appeal-paypal%E2%80%99s-decision-on-my-case-help230", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PayPal", "evidence_quote": "Sellers or merchants who wish to appeal a claim can do so in the Resolution Center within 10 days of the case closing.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "PayPal", "topic": "appeal route for claims", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_paypal_funds_hold_up_to_21_days", "category": "Business", "title": "PayPal: funds hold duration", "summary": "PayPal may hold funds from a seller's available balance for up to 21 days.", "body": "PayPal may hold funds from a seller's available balance for up to 21 days.\n\nWhat PayPal actually says:\n\n“Your funds are usually held for up to 21 days. This is when we hold funds from your available balance immediately.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.paypal.com/us/brc/article/funds-availability", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "PayPal", "evidence_quote": "Your funds are usually held for up to 21 days. This is when we hold funds from your available balance immediately.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "PayPal", "topic": "funds hold duration", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_stripe_account_cannot_close_with_balance", "category": "Business", "title": "Stripe: account closure with balance", "summary": "Stripe accounts cannot be closed with an existing balance; negative balances must be brought to zero and positive balances must be paid out first.", "body": "Stripe accounts cannot be closed with an existing balance; negative balances must be brought to zero and positive balances must be paid out first.\n\nWhat Stripe actually says:\n\n“Stripe accounts cannot be closed with an existing balance. Negative balances must first be brought to zero, and positive balances must first be paid out to the bank account on file in order to close the account fully.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.stripe.com/questions/close-a-stripe-account", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stripe", "evidence_quote": "Stripe accounts cannot be closed with an existing balance. Negative balances must first be brought to zero, and positive balances must first be paid out to the bank account on file in order to close the account fully.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Stripe", "topic": "account closure with balance", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_stripe_account_cannot_reopen", "category": "Business", "title": "Stripe: account reopening", "summary": "Once a Stripe account is closed, it cannot be reopened.", "body": "Once a Stripe account is closed, it cannot be reopened.\n\nWhat Stripe actually says:\n\n“Once a Stripe account is closed, it can't be reopened.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.stripe.com/questions/close-a-stripe-account", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stripe", "evidence_quote": "Once a Stripe account is closed, it can't be reopened.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Stripe", "topic": "account reopening", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_stripe_unacceptable_risk_120day_hold", "category": "Business", "title": "Stripe: payout hold under unacceptable risk policy", "summary": "Under Stripe's Unacceptable Risk Policy, Stripe typically restricts or pauses payouts to the user's bank account for 120 days from the date the user receives the initial notification email.", "body": "Under Stripe's Unacceptable Risk Policy, Stripe typically restricts or pauses payouts to the user's bank account for 120 days from the date the user receives the initial notification email.\n\nWhat Stripe actually says:\n\n“Where a User's Stripe account is being handled under this Unacceptable Risk Policy, in line with industry practice, Stripe will typically restrict or pause payouts to the User's bank account for 120 days from the date the User receives the initial email notifying them of the actions applied to their account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://stripe.com/en-ch/legal/unacceptable-risk-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stripe", "evidence_quote": "Where a User's Stripe account is being handled under this Unacceptable Risk Policy, in line with industry practice, Stripe will typically restrict or pause payouts to the User's bank account for 120 days from the date the User receives the initial email notifying them of the actions applied to their account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Stripe", "topic": "payout hold under unacceptable risk policy", "applies_to_country": "EEA, UK, Switzerland", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "eu", "uk" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_stripe_unacceptable_risk_balance_review", "category": "Business", "title": "Stripe: balance review after 120 days", "summary": "After the 120-day hold period under Stripe's Unacceptable Risk Policy, Stripe completes a formal review to determine whether to release all or part of the remaining balance, continue holding it, or cancel the payout.", "body": "After the 120-day hold period under Stripe's Unacceptable Risk Policy, Stripe completes a formal review to determine whether to release all or part of the remaining balance, continue holding it, or cancel the payout.\n\nWhat Stripe actually says:\n\n“At the end of the 120-day period, Stripe will complete a formal review of the User's account and the risk it presents to determine appropriate next steps in relation to the remaining balance. Possible outcomes of this formal review include, but are not limited to: Releasing all or part of the remaining balance to the User's bank account, Continuing to hold all or part of the balance pending further review, or Cancelling the payout of the remaining balance on the basis that the unacceptable risk posed by the User's account will continue (or where Stripe is obliged to do so under law).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://stripe.com/en-ch/legal/unacceptable-risk-policy", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stripe", "evidence_quote": "At the end of the 120-day period, Stripe will complete a formal review of the User's account and the risk it presents to determine appropriate next steps in relation to the remaining balance. Possible outcomes of this formal review include, but are not limited to: Releasing all or part of the remaining balance to the User's bank account, Continuing to hold all or part of the balance pending further review, or Cancelling the payout of the remaining balance on the basis that the unacceptable risk posed by the User's account will continue (or where Stripe is obliged to do so under law).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Stripe", "topic": "balance review after 120 days", "applies_to_country": "EEA, UK, Switzerland", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "eu", "uk" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_stripe_account_closed_liability_remains", "category": "Business", "title": "Stripe: liability after account closure", "summary": "Closing a Stripe account does not release the owner from any liability related to the account balance, including negative balances and disputes.", "body": "Closing a Stripe account does not release the owner from any liability related to the account balance, including negative balances and disputes.\n\nWhat Stripe actually says:\n\n“Closing your Stripe account doesn't release you from any liability related to your account balance, including but not limited to negative balances and disputes.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.stripe.com/questions/close-a-stripe-account", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stripe", "evidence_quote": "Closing your Stripe account doesn't release you from any liability related to your account balance, including but not limited to negative balances and disputes.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Stripe", "topic": "liability after account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_cashapp_account_closed_appeal", "category": "Business", "title": "Cash App: appeal route for account closure", "summary": "If a Cash App account is closed due to activity against Terms of Service, the user can contact Support to initiate an appeal, and the account closure will be reviewed to determine if it is eligible for an appeal.", "body": "If a Cash App account is closed due to activity against Terms of Service, the user can contact Support to initiate an appeal, and the account closure will be reviewed to determine if it is eligible for an appeal.\n\nWhat Cash App actually says:\n\n“Your Cash App account was closed because of activity that goes against our Terms of Service. If you believe this is an error, tap the button below to contact Support to initiate an appeal. After you Contact Support, your account closure will be reviewed to determine if it's eligible for an appeal.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/8009-your-account-is-closed", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cash App", "evidence_quote": "Your Cash App account was closed because of activity that goes against our Terms of Service. If you believe this is an error, tap the button below to contact Support to initiate an appeal. After you Contact Support, your account closure will be reviewed to determine if it's eligible for an appeal.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Cash App", "topic": "appeal route for account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_cashapp_account_closed_funds_access", "category": "Business", "title": "Cash App: fund access after account closure", "summary": "After a Cash App account is closed, the user can still withdraw remaining funds, sell any stocks or bitcoin, but can no longer use most features in the app.", "body": "After a Cash App account is closed, the user can still withdraw remaining funds, sell any stocks or bitcoin, but can no longer use most features in the app.\n\nWhat Cash App actually says:\n\n“In the meantime, you will no longer be able to use most features in the app, but you can still withdraw your funds plus sell any stocks or bitcoin.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/8009-your-account-is-closed", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cash App", "evidence_quote": "In the meantime, you will no longer be able to use most features in the app, but you can still withdraw your funds plus sell any stocks or bitcoin.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Cash App", "topic": "fund access after account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_cashapp_account_restrictions_types", "category": "Business", "title": "Cash App: types of account restrictions", "summary": "Cash App may impose temporary suspensions (certain features restricted while under review), frozen balances (cannot withdraw or spend from balance), or account deactivation.", "body": "Cash App may impose temporary suspensions (certain features restricted while under review), frozen balances (cannot withdraw or spend from balance), or account deactivation.\n\nWhat Cash App actually says:\n\n“Cash App may restrict account access to protect you and the community from harm. If your account is affected, here's what each restriction means and what you can do.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/8232-account-restrictions-and-suspensions", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cash App", "evidence_quote": "Cash App may restrict account access to protect you and the community from harm. If your account is affected, here's what each restriction means and what you can do.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Cash App", "topic": "types of account restrictions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_cashapp_temporary_suspension_review", "category": "Business", "title": "Cash App: temporary suspension review period", "summary": "Cash App temporary suspensions are typically resolved within 30 days, or within 3 business days of providing the required information.", "body": "Cash App temporary suspensions are typically resolved within 30 days, or within 3 business days of providing the required information.\n\nWhat Cash App actually says:\n\n“If we detect suspected scam activity or policy violations originating from your account, we'll temporarily suspend certain features while we review it. You'll be asked to provide information to help confirm your identity. A decision is typically made within 30 days, or within 3 business days of providing the required info in the app.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://cash.app/help/us/en-us/8232-account-restrictions-and-suspensions", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Cash App", "evidence_quote": "If we detect suspected scam activity or policy violations originating from your account, we'll temporarily suspend certain features while we review it. You'll be asked to provide information to help confirm your identity. A decision is typically made within 30 days, or within 3 business days of providing the required info in the app.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Cash App", "topic": "temporary suspension review period", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_wise_account_closed_pending_transfers", "category": "Business", "title": "Wise: pending transfers on account closure", "summary": "When Wise closes an account, all pending transfers are cancelled. After reviewing the account, Wise works on returning money already sent, via the original payment method.", "body": "When Wise closes an account, all pending transfers are cancelled. After reviewing the account, Wise works on returning money already sent, via the original payment method.\n\nWhat Wise actually says:\n\n“When we close your account, we cancel all pending transfers. After reviewing your account, we'll work on returning any money that you've already sent, the way we received it.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wise.com/help/articles/2961844/my-account-was-closed-by-wise", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wise", "evidence_quote": "When we close your account, we cancel all pending transfers. After reviewing your account, we'll work on returning any money that you've already sent, the way we received it.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Wise", "topic": "pending transfers on account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_wise_account_closed_refund_times", "category": "Business", "title": "Wise: refund timescales after account closure", "summary": "Wise refund times depend on payment method: card 3-10 working days, bank/wire transfer 2-3 working days, bank debit or ACH up to 90 working days.", "body": "Wise refund times depend on payment method: card 3-10 working days, bank/wire transfer 2-3 working days, bank debit or ACH up to 90 working days.\n\nWhat Wise actually says:\n\n“Refund time depends on how you paid for your transfer: by card: 3–10 working days; by bank or wire transfer: 2–3 working days; by bank debit or ACH: up to 90 working days, while we carry out due diligence checks”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wise.com/help/articles/2961844/my-account-was-closed-by-wise", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wise", "evidence_quote": "Refund time depends on how you paid for your transfer: by card: 3–10 working days; by bank or wire transfer: 2–3 working days; by bank debit or ACH: up to 90 working days, while we carry out due diligence checks", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Wise", "topic": "refund timescales after account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_wise_appeal_route", "category": "Business", "title": "Wise: appeal route for account closure", "summary": "Wise users can appeal an account closure decision via a self-service appeal page accessible after logging in, or by replying to the original email about account deactivation.", "body": "Wise users can appeal an account closure decision via a self-service appeal page accessible after logging in, or by replying to the original email about account deactivation.\n\nWhat Wise actually says:\n\n“The easiest way to appeal is to log in to your Wise account. You'll usually see a message that your account is deactivated, with a link to Appeal our decision. You can also go directly to our self-service appeals page.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wise.com/help/articles/4iI8qrjPXnkWFgg0tNhPvY/how-do-i-appeal-my-account-decision", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wise", "evidence_quote": "The easiest way to appeal is to log in to your Wise account. You'll usually see a message that your account is deactivated, with a link to Appeal our decision. You can also go directly to our self-service appeals page.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Wise", "topic": "appeal route for account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_wise_money_on_closure", "category": "Business", "title": "Wise: remaining money on account closure", "summary": "When Wise closes an account with money still in it, Wise works on sending it back to the bank account on file, but first carries out security checks as part of regulation.", "body": "When Wise closes an account with money still in it, Wise works on sending it back to the bank account on file, but first carries out security checks as part of regulation.\n\nWhat Wise actually says:\n\n“Money left on my account: If you still have money in your Wise account when we close your account, we'll work on sending it back to your bank account. But first, we need to carry out security checks as part of our regulation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wise.com/help/articles/2961844/my-account-was-closed-by-wise", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wise", "evidence_quote": "Money left on my account: If you still have money in your Wise account when we close your account, we'll work on sending it back to your bank account. But first, we need to carry out security checks as part of our regulation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Wise", "topic": "remaining money on account closure", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r166_post_ban_recovery_appeals_held_payouts_audience_moves_wise_negative_balance_claims", "category": "Business", "title": "Wise: negative balance liability", "summary": "Wise states that even after an account is closed and the profile is deleted, the user remains responsible for paying any negative balance.", "body": "Wise states that even after an account is closed and the profile is deleted, the user remains responsible for paying any negative balance.\n\nWhat Wise actually says:\n\n“For example, if you have a negative balance with Wise, you will remain responsible for paying us even after your Wise Account is closed and/or you have deleted your profile.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://wise.com/eu/legal/terms-of-use", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Wise", "evidence_quote": "For example, if you have a negative balance with Wise, you will remain responsible for paying us even after your Wise Account is closed and/or you have deleted your profile.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "166-post-ban-recovery-appeals-held-payouts-audience-moves", "subject": "Wise", "topic": "negative balance liability", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }