Rulebook

Platform rule and payout changes

A dated log of rule and payout changes on Twitch, Kick, YouTube and TikTok LIVE. Each entry quotes the platform’s own wording where we have it and links to the official page. Newest first.

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1. Oct 29, 2026TwitchRule#

   Twitch stopped new account signups for users in Turkey under 15 and says existing accounts held by Turkish users under 15 will be disabled in February 2027.

   Starting October 29, 2026, new users in Turkey under the age of 15 will not be allowed to create a Twitch account. Existing residents of Turkey with Twitch accounts under the age of 15 will have their accounts disabled in February 2027.

   Source: Age verification (Turkey FAQ) (Twitch Help)

2. Jun 16, 2022TikTok LIVEMonetization#

   For users who live in the EU, TikTok replaced its Virtual Items Policy with a separate Coins Policy and Rewards Policy.

   Effective 16.06.2022 we are replacing the Virtual Items Policy with a Coins Policy and a Rewards Policy in order to simplify the Policy and make it more user friendly.

   Source: Virtual Items Policy (TikTok)

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