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This includes content that is downloaded from X or other platforms and then reuploaded onto X.", "source_url": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Minimally modified content is listed as not original.", "quote": "Minimally modified content : Content reproduced from others with only slight changes, such as changing a word or two in a post, adding a filter, adjusting video speed, or placing a text overlay, that don't meaningfully transform the original.", "source_url": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Aggregated content is listed as not original.", "quote": "Aggregated content : Posts, videos, or images that primarily compile or combine content from other creators or sources without adding substantial new perspective or framing.", "source_url": 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X or another platform is ineligible unless the creator is the author.", "quote": "It is downloaded from X or another platform and reuploaded onto X (unless you are the author of that content)", "source_url": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "X lists 'cross-platform reposts', defined as content taken from other platforms and reposted by someone other than the original creator, among content types not considered original under the program.", "quote": "Cross-platform reposts : Content taken from other platforms and reposted by someone other than the original creator.", "source_url": "https://help.x.com/en/using-x/original-content-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Content created or posted using automated means is listed as ineligible for the program.", "quote": "Was created or posted using 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Content that is unoriginal or reproduced without making meaningful enhancements (commentary, parody, creative editing, etc.) cannot be monetized.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/169845596919485", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Repeated improper reuse of someone else's content loses monetization access for a period of time.", "quote": "Accounts that improperly reuse someone else’s videos, photos or text posts repeatedly will not only lose access to Facebook monetization programs for a period of time, but will also receive reduced distribution on everything they share.", "source_url": "https://creators.facebook.com/blog/combating-unoriginal-content", "announced_on": "2025-07-14", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Facebook defines the unoriginal content it is targeting.", "quote": "What we want to combat is the repeated reposting of content from other creators without permission or meaningful enhancements.", "source_url": "https://creators.facebook.com/blog/combating-unoriginal-content", "announced_on": "2025-07-14", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Meta's original content guidelines say posting unoriginal content violates Meta's terms and Partner Monetization Policies and may lead to limited or lost monetization abilities.", "quote": "Posting unoriginal content violates Meta’s terms and Partner Monetization Policies and may also lead to additional enforcement actions such as limited or loss of recommendations and monetization abilities.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/262834734651607", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Reach-only sentence on the same page.", "quote": "Third-party content that is posted without substantial changes is considered unoriginal and will receive reduced distribution.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/262834734651607", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "March 2026: primarily unoriginal posting can make an account non-recommendable and demonetized.", "quote": "Creators who are not adding substantial creative value will see their content deprioritized, and they may see their account deemed non-recommendable and demonetized, if they continue to post primarily unoriginal content.", "source_url": "https://about.fb.com/news/2026/03/rewarding-original-creators-on-facebook/", "announced_on": "2026-03-13", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "March 2026 definition of original content on Facebook.", "quote": "Content filmed or produced directly by a creator or owner of a Profile or Page is considered original content on Facebook.", "source_url": "https://about.fb.com/news/2026/03/rewarding-original-creators-on-facebook/", "announced_on": "2026-03-13", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Meta advises creators to post only content they own or have permission to share to avoid withheld or delayed payouts.", "quote": "To avoid withheld payouts or delays, make sure that you only post content you own or have permission to share.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/494798721086355", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Copyright holder wins an ownership claim: no payout to the creator.", "quote": "If an ownership claim is settled in favor of the copyright holders, they’ll receive the withheld earnings and you won’t receive a payout.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/494798721086355", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "FCM best practices page: greatest distribution comes from primarily self-filmed or self-created content.", "quote": "Creators receive the greatest distribution when they primarily post content that is filmed or created by them.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/511191392676291", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in FB1, FB2, FB3, FB4, FB5, FB6, FB7, FB11, FB12, FB13 is any sentence about AI-generated content and monetization.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Content crossposted by another Page you do not own or manage may be ineligible for payouts; this does not apply to content crossposted from Instagram.", "quote": "Content crossposted by another Facebook Page you don’t own or manage. This does not apply to content you’ve crossposted from Instagram.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/1049081556813520?locale=en_US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Creator crossposting page: if the account is eligible, crossposting from Instagram may let creators use monetization programs on both platforms.", "quote": "If your account is eligible, with crossposting, you may be able to take advantage of monetization programs available across both platforms.", "source_url": "https://creators.facebook.com/tools/crossposting", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Earnings insights come from the creator's own uploaded reels including crossposts and shares by others.", "quote": "The insights come from the reels you uploaded, including any crossposts and shares of your reels by other people.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/494798721086355", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "You can share the same content across any of your Pages or profiles.", "quote": "You can share the same content across any of your Pages or profiles.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/2867407553519694", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Same sentence in the July 2025 best practices list.", "quote": "Post original content. 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"kind": "statement", "claim": "Breakthrough bonus progress counts Instagram reels as well as Facebook reels.", "quote": "If your application has been approved to join the Breakthrough bonus program, you can view your progress toward earning a bonus on your professional dashboard on Facebook and Instagram.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/8894659687322348", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Closure to new applications restated.", "quote": "The Breakthrough bonus program will no longer be accepting applications starting on February 26, 2026.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/8894659687322348", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2026-02-26" }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Payout setup: earn up to $500 per tool and $1,500 across three tools without a payout account.", "quote": "Without a payout account, you can earn up to $500 per monetization tool, with 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($5 US, $25 outside).", "quote": "US : $5 in earnings Outside the US : $25 in earnings", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/487364569891814", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Content Monetization, Stars and Subscriptions can start earning before a payout account is set up.", "quote": "When you add the following monetization tools on a mobile device, you’ll skip setting up a payout account and can start earning money immediately: Facebook Content Monetization Stars Subscriptions", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/487364569891814", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Tax information must be verified to get paid.", "quote": "You must submit and verify your tax information in order to complete your payout account and get paid.", "source_url": "https://www.facebook.com/business/help/487364569891814", "announced_on": null, 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the page does not give a per-view formula.", "quote": "Earnings are generated based on a share of advertising revenue from viewers watching your video.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "For partners who accept the Watch Page Monetization Module, YouTube states it pays 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on the Watch Page; the same rate applies when those videos play in the YouTube Video Player on other sites.", "quote": "If a partner turns on Watch Page Ads by reviewing and accepting the Watch Page Monetization Module, YouTube will pay them 55% of net revenues from ads displayed or streamed on their public videos on their content Watch Page.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube describes revenue share as the percentage in each partner agreement and points to the agreements in Studio.", "quote": "Revenue share refers to your percentage of gross revenue that is outlined in your specific partner agreements with YouTube.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "rate", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT3, YT5, YT6, YT16: a per-view or per-1,000-view dollar rate for long-form ads.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Shorts Feed Ads are a current module: accepting the Shorts Monetization Module lets a channel share revenue from ads between videos in the Shorts Feed.", "quote": "Accepting the Shorts Monetization Module allows your channel to share revenue from ads viewed between videos in the Shorts Feed.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creator Pool revenue is distributed by each creator's share of total engaged views from monetizing creators' Shorts in each country.", "quote": "From the overall amount in the Creator Pool, revenue is distributed to monetizing creators based on their share of total engaged views from monetizing creators’ Shorts in each country.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Monetizing creators keep 45% of their allocated Creator Pool revenue, with or without music.", "quote": "Monetizing creators will keep 45% of their allocated revenue, regardless if music was used or not.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YT16 repeats the 45% share, tied to the creator's share of views from the Creator Pool allocation.", "quote": "YouTube will pay them 45% of the revenue allocated to them based on their share of views from the Creator Pool allocation.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "rate", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The only dollar figures on the Shorts page are in a worked example labelled hypothetical; no per-view or per-1,000 rate is published.", "quote": "Let’s review a hypothetical example to better understand how this works. ... Your Short has 1 million engaged views, so you are allocated 1% of the Creator Pool, or $900.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Only monetizing partners who accepted the Shorts Monetization Module can earn Shorts ad revenue.", "quote": "Only monetizing partners who’ve accepted the Shorts Monetization Module can earn ad revenue from Shorts.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Shorts ad revenue sharing applies to eligible views starting on the date the module is accepted, not before.", "quote": "Shorts ad revenue sharing will apply to your channel’s eligible Shorts views starting on the date you accept. Shorts views accrued prior to accepting the Shorts Monetization Module are not eligible for Shorts ad revenue sharing.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Only views of content that follows the advertiser-friendly guidelines are eligible for Shorts revenue sharing.", "quote": "On Shorts, only views of content that follow our advertiser-friendly guidelines will be eligible for revenue sharing.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED: starting February 1, 2027 a creator needs 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to earn from the Creator Pool and Premium share each month.", "quote": "Starting February 1, 2027, to be eligible to earn a share of Shorts ad revenue from the Creator Pool and YouTube Premium revenue for each month, you will need to have at least 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT5, YT6, YT16: a current monthly minimum of Shorts views needed to earn Creator Pool revenue (the 10 million monthly minimum appears only on YT2 and YT4).", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Revenue associated with Image Posts appearing in the Shorts Feed is listed as not included in the Creator Pool.", "quote": "Revenue associated with Image Posts appearing in the Shorts Feed", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Shorts payments follow the existing AdSense for YouTube payment thresholds and timelines.", "quote": "Existing timelines for payment thresholds and other AdSense for YouTube details apply", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube Premium revenue is a current feature: partners get part of a Premium subscriber's fee when the subscriber watches their content.", "quote": "If a viewer who is subscribed to YouTube Premium watches your content, you get part of the fee they pay for YouTube Premium.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Premium revenue depends on a Premium subscriber watching the creator's content; Shorts payments use each creator's share of subscription Shorts views per country.", "quote": "Payments to each creator are based on their share of subscription Shorts views within each country.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Shorts: YouTube pays 45% of the net Premium revenue allocated to monetizing creators for Shorts.", "quote": "YouTube will pay 45% of the net revenue from YouTube Premium (including Premium Lite) that is allocated to monetizing creators for Shorts.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT5, YT6, YT16, YT14: a current percent for long-form YouTube Premium revenue. YT17 (YouTube Blog, Aug 10, 2026) states a '55% for long-form videos and 45% for Shorts' revenue share of the Premium pool distribution within its announcement of the February 1, 2027 changes, without saying whether that split is already in effect.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: Premium Lite creators share in a pool of 60% of net subscription revenue; Premium views, 30%.", "quote": "For Premium Lite, creators will share in a pool representing 60% of net subscription revenue. For Premium views, creators will share in a pool representing 30% of net subscription revenue.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED: from February 1, 2027 Shorts ads targeted to groups of 5 or fewer channels earn creators 45% of the net revenue of that ad.", "quote": "Starting February 1, 2027, Shorts ads targeted to specific channels in small groups of 5 or fewer channels will be eligible to earn direct revenue. For these targeted Shorts ads, creators will keep 45% of the net revenue from the specific ad.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YT4: eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from placements targeted to a group of five or fewer channels, paid on top of Creator Pool earnings.", "quote": "If an advertiser targets an ad to a group of five or fewer channels, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from those placements. This is paid on top of your standard earnings from the general Shorts Creator Pool.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED: new Shorts incentive programs may offer bonuses for YouTube Shopping, production credits for brand deals and earnings boosts for trend activations; eligible creators get direct notifications to opt in.", "quote": "We are introducing programs that may offer bonuses for YouTube Shopping, production credits for brand deals, and earnings boosts for cultural trend activations. Eligible creators will get direct notifications on how to opt-in as these programs launch.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YT6 mentions 'Shorts bonuses' in passing in its tax note; no saved page describes a current Shorts bonus program.", "quote": "Earning money on YouTube or receiving Shorts bonuses are a great way to be rewarded for good, engaging content on the platform.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "ended", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT2, YT3, YT4, YT5, YT6, YT14, YT16: an end statement for the YouTube Shorts Fund or an older Shorts bonus program.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Payment goes out by the 21st or 26th of the month if the balance meets the payment threshold and there are no holds.", "quote": "You should get paid by the 21st or 26th each month if your balance meets the payment threshold and there aren’t any payment holds on your account.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11602441?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The page's example uses a $100 payment threshold; the page does not state one fixed minimum.", "quote": "If the YouTube payment threshold is $100, and you reached that threshold amount in June, then we will issue you a payment by July 26, if not earlier.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11602441?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Finalized earnings for the previous month are added to the AdSense for YouTube balance between the 7th and 12th of the month.", "quote": "Finalized YouTube earnings for the previous month are added to your YouTube payment account balance in AdSense for YouTube between the 7th and 12th of the current month.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Payment criteria: earnings reach the local threshold, no holds, U.S. tax info provided, monetization not suspended, compliance with monetization policies.", "quote": "Your earnings reach your local payment threshold. ... There are no holds on your account. ... You’ve provided your U.S. tax info. ... Monetization is not suspended or paused for your channel. ... You're in compliance with YouTube monetization policies.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube may withhold or adjust earnings tied to monetization policy violations, and investigating may delay payment up to 90 days or until third-party rights disputes are resolved.", "quote": "We may withhold or adjust any of your earnings associated with violations of the YouTube channel monetization policies.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Monetized content should be the creator's original creation; borrowed content must be changed significantly.", "quote": "Be your original creation. If you borrow content from someone else, you need to change it significantly to make it your own.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube says it expects monetized content not to be mass-produced, generic, repetitive or manipulative.", "quote": "Not be mass-produced, generic, repetitive, or manipulative.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Channels where content feels interchangeable from video to video are not allowed to monetize.", "quote": "channels where content feels interchangeable from video to video are not allowed to monetize.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "AI-generated content made with generic or unoriginal templates that suggests mass production is listed as not allowed to monetize.", "quote": "AI-generated content made with generic or unoriginal templates giving the impression of mass production without adding the creator’s original, authentic insights or perspective", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Reused content is defined as repurposing content already on YouTube or another online source without significant added value.", "quote": "Reused content refers to channels that repurpose content that’s already on YouTube or another online source without adding significant original commentary, substantive modifications, or educational or entertainment value.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The reused-content policy is judged on the channel as a whole and can remove monetization from the entire channel.", "quote": "Our reused content policy applies to your channel as a whole. If you have videos that violate our guidelines, or if we cannot clearly tell that you made the content, monetization may be removed from your entire channel.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The reused content policy applies even if the creator has permission from the original creator.", "quote": "This policy applies even if you have permission from the original creator.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YT2 lists non-original Shorts (unedited clips from others' movies or TV shows, reuploads of other creators' content from YouTube or other platforms, compilations with no original content added) as examples where ineligible Shorts views may occur; ineligible engaged views are not counted for payment.", "quote": "Non-original Shorts, such as unedited clips from others' movies or TV shows, reuploading other creators' content from YouTube or other platform, or compilations with no original content added", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The Shorts policy page still refers to the 'repetitious and reused content' policies after the July 2025 rename.", "quote": "If you’re monetizing on YouTube, it’s important your channel follows the YouTube channel monetization policies, including our policies on repetitious and reused content.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Turning on ads for a video is a confirmation that the creator has the necessary rights to its visual and audio elements.", "quote": "By turning on ads for videos on YouTube, you confirm that you have all the necessary rights to the visual and audio elements of those videos.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Reused content covers repurposing content from 'another online source'; the sentence does not say whose it is.", "quote": "repurpose content that’s already on YouTube or another online source without adding significant original commentary, substantive modifications, or educational or entertainment value", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-allowed examples include content downloaded or copied from another online source without substantive modification, and short videos compiled from other social media websites.", "quote": "Content downloaded or copied from another online source without any substantive modifications ... Short videos you compiled from other social media websites", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Allowed examples include content that primarily features the uploading creator, and reused content where the creator is visible or explains how they added to it.", "quote": "Content that primarily features the uploading creator in the video ... Reused content from other online sources where the creator is either visible in the content or explains how the creator added to the content", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Shorts payment rule names reuploading other creators' content from YouTube or other platform; it does not name a creator's own content.", "quote": "reuploading other creators' content from YouTube or other platform", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT2, YT3, YT5, YT6, YT16, YT18, YT19: a payout sentence that names a creator's own content first posted on another platform. YouTube's ownership sentences ('If we cannot tell that the content is yours', 'content that you created as long as you still hold the rights', 'not clearly your own original creation') name no platform.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube's monetization policy allows content made with the help of automated tools or templates if the final product still shows the creator's creative vision and provides educational or entertainment value; the sentence concerns creating content, not how it is posted or uploaded.", "quote": "If you use automated tools or templates to help create your content, the final product must still demonstrate your creative vision and provide educational or entertainment value.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT2, YT3, YT5, YT6, YT14, YT16, YT15: a payout sentence on the upload route (YouTube Studio vs API vs third-party scheduling tools) for monetization eligibility.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Data API reference says uploads from unverified API projects are not restricted to private viewing mode.", "quote": "Videos uploaded from unverified API projects are not restricted to private viewing mode.", "source_url": "https://developers.google.com/youtube/v3/docs/videos/insert", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creators must not artificially inflate engagement such as views, subs, likes, watch time or ad impressions.", "quote": "This means creators should not artificially inflate a channel’s engagement, such as views, subs, likes, watch time, and ad impressions.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YT2 lists artificial or fake Shorts views, such as from automated click or scroll bots, as an example where ineligible Shorts views may occur; ineligible engaged views are not counted for payment.", "quote": "Artificial or fake views of Shorts, such as from automated click or scroll bots", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Automated or incentivized traffic from third parties is invalid traffic and its earnings may be withheld, changed or offset.", "quote": "Automated or incentivized traffic from third parties, including “traffic boosting” services and others claiming to be legitimate ad networks, among others.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10285842?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube does not allow anything that artificially increases views, likes or comments by automatic systems.", "quote": "YouTube doesn’t allow anything that artificially increases the number of views, likes, comments, or other metrics either by using automatic systems or serving up videos to unsuspecting viewers.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3399767?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "watermark", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in YT1, YT2, YT3, YT5, YT6, YT16: a sentence about another app's watermark or logo on content in a monetization context.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Monetization status is not used to inform how videos display on YouTube.", "quote": "Monetization status is not used to inform how videos display on YouTube.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9235997?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Channel memberships: members make recurring monthly payments for perks. Fans pay.", "quote": "Channel memberships: Your members make recurring monthly payments in exchange for access to special perks.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Channel memberships are available to eligible creators in the countries listed on YT9; the Commerce Product Module is available to monetizing creators.", "quote": "The Commerce Product Module (CPM) is available to monetizing creators that want to unlock fan funding features.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13195878?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube pays 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers and Super Thanks.", "quote": "YouTube will pay them 70% of net revenues from channel memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, and Super Thanks.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Super Chat & Super Stickers: fans pay to get messages or animated images highlighted in live chat.", "quote": "Super Chat & Super Stickers: Your fans pay to get their messages or animated images highlighted in live chat streams.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Super Chat and Super Stickers are described as current ways to monetize through YPP.", "quote": "Super Chat and Super Stickers are ways to monetize your channel through the YouTube Partner Program.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7288782?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creators receive 70% of Supers revenue confirmed by Google.", "quote": "Creators receive 70% of Supers revenue that is confirmed by Google.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7288782?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Super Thanks: fans pay to view an animation and have a message highlighted in the comments.", "quote": "Super Thanks: Your fans pay to view a fun animation and get their message highlighted in your video or Short’s comments section.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Super Thanks is listed as a current fan funding feature under the Commerce Product Module.", "quote": "Fan funding includes these monetization features:", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13195878?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED: creators on the older Commerce Product Addendum must accept the Commerce Product Module by January 31, 2027 or stop earning from fan funding features from February 1, 2027; no change to thresholds, how products work or revenue share.", "quote": "You’ll need to accept the Commerce Product Module in YouTube Studio by January 31, 2027. Starting February 1, 2027, if you haven’t accepted the terms, you’ll stop earning from the associated monetization features and need to accept the updated terms to regain access.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube Shopping: fans buy products from the creator's store or from other brands' products the creator tags through the YouTube Shopping affiliate program.", "quote": "Shopping: Your fans can browse and buy products from your store, or products you tag from other brands through the YouTube Shopping affiliate program.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Through the YouTube Shopping affiliate program, eligible creators may earn commission when viewers buy third-party products featured in their content via a direct link; store sales are paid by the merch retailer or platform.", "quote": "With the YouTube Shopping affiliate program, eligible creators may also earn commission when viewers purchase third-party products that are featured in their content through a direct link.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72902?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Shopping is listed as a feature creators can turn on once in YPP, with its own eligibility.", "quote": "Shopping lets creators connect their store to YouTube and showcase their products, while earning money.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube Creator Partnerships is named on YT4 as a product whose eligibility requirements do not change; no saved page says who pays.", "quote": "There are no changes to the eligibility requirements for fan funding, YouTube Creator Partnerships, or YouTube Shopping.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "July 15, 2025: YouTube renamed 'repetitious content' to 'inauthentic content' and clarified it covers repetitive or mass-produced content; no change to the reused content policy.", "quote": "July 15, 2025: We’re making a minor update to our “repetitious content” policy to better clarify this includes content that is repetitive or mass-produced. We are also renaming this policy from “repetitious content” to “inauthentic content.”", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": "2025-07-15", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "March 10, 2025: YouTube changed its ad suitability review so some videos get an additional review, and monetization decisions may take up to 24 hours.", "quote": "March 10, 2025: We’re making improvements to our ad suitability review process.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": "2025-03-10", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: Premium Lite expands to all countries where Premium is available, with the 60% and 30% pool shares.", "quote": "We are expanding Premium Lite to all countries where Premium is available.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": "2026-08-10", "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: earning from the Shorts Creator Pool each month needs 10M qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days; missing it does not remove a creator from YPP or affect long-form earnings.", "quote": "To earn each month from the Shorts Creator Pool, creators will now need to maintain 10M qualified Shorts views over the last 90 days. If you miss this threshold, you will not be removed from YPP and this will not impact other YPP earnings, including long-form video.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": "2026-08-10", "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: targeted Shorts ads for groups of five or fewer channels pay a direct 45% revenue share on top of Creator Pool earnings.", "quote": "If an advertiser targets an ad to a group of five or fewer channels, eligible creators can earn a direct 45% revenue share from those placements.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: new Shorts incentive programs (bonuses for YouTube Shopping, production credits for brand deals, earnings boosts for trend activations).", "quote": "We’re introducing new options to reward consistent viewership and help creators build a more diverse business.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": "2026-08-10", "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: new-creator YPP entry thresholds rise to 8,000 qualified watch hours in 365 days or 20M qualified Shorts views in 90 days, plus 1k subscribers; existing YPP channels are not affected. Fan funding, Creator Partnerships and Shopping bars are unchanged.", "quote": "Starting Feb. 1, 2027, YPP entry thresholds for new creators are changing to 8,000 qualified watch hours in the last 365 days, or 20M qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, in addition to still needing 1k subscribers. If you are already in YPP, your status is not impacted by this update.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": "2026-08-10", "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SCHEDULED February 1, 2027: a channel counts as active in YPP with 1,000 qualified watch hours in 365 days, or 1 million Shorts views in 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days; creators who drop below get a 90-day window to restore active status.", "quote": "Starting February 1, 2027, your channel is considered active if you meet any of the following requirements: 1,000 qualified watch hours in the past 365 days, or 1 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days, or 2 long-form videos or 5 Shorts uploaded every 90 days", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12843009?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2027-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Early-access YPP expansion: fan funding and Shopping features open earlier to eligible creators in a listed set of countries, 'rolling out over the next month'.", "quote": "The expanded YouTube Partner Program is available to eligible creators in these countries/regions. The expansion is rolling out over the next month to eligible creators in AE, AR, AU, BR, EG", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube's Aug 10, 2026 blog says creators earn from Premium and Premium Lite through a pool of 30% (Premium) and 60% (Premium Lite) of net subscription revenue, distributed by member watch time and views, with a creator revenue share of 55% for long-form videos and 45% for Shorts.", "quote": "Creators earn money from these subscriptions through a dedicated pool of revenue for each subscription type: 30% of the net subscription revenue for Premium and 60% for Premium Lite. ... This pool is distributed to creators based on member watch time and views, and from that distribution creators receive revenue share: 55% for long-form videos and 45% for Shorts.", "source_url": "https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/youtube-partner-program-updates-2027-new-opportunities-earn/", "announced_on": "2026-08-10", "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YT3 says that if YouTube cannot tell the content is yours, it may be subject to the reused content policy.", "quote": "Taking someone else’s content, making minimal changes, and calling it your own original work would be a violation of this guideline. If we cannot tell that the content is yours, it may be subject to our reused content policy.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "YouTube's 'What kind of content can I monetize?' page says you can monetize content that you created as long as you still hold the rights to the video.", "quote": "You can monetize content that you created as long as you still hold the rights to the video.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2490020?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "A TeamYouTube staff FAQ on the YouTube Community defines reused content as content that is not clearly your own original creation, which may already be on YouTube or another online source.", "quote": "“Reused content” is content that is not clearly your own original creation. 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Regardless if AI is used as part of your creation process, your channel is still subject to potential rejection/suspension from YPP if the content is not clearly original or if we cannot tell that you made the content.", "source_url": "https://support.google.com/youtube/community-guide/271248162/?hl=en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "YouTube's developer policy guide says an API service cannot let users do activities that violate the Community Guidelines, Terms of Service or YouTube Partner Program, and API upload services must have users certify their content complies with the Community Guidelines.", "quote": "Your API service also can't let users do activities that violate our community guidelines, Terms of Service, or YouTube Partner Program. 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"https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-video-eligible", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Duets, Stitches and Photo Mode videos do not qualify.", "quote": "It can't be a Duet or Stitch. ... 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"announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The US Program Terms require at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before applying or being invited.", "quote": "Creator had at least 100,000 authentic total video views in the last 30 days before submitting an application or being invited to join the Program", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The US Program Terms require completed onboarding documentation, including any required tax reporting documents, to apply.", "quote": "Creator has completed all necessary onboarding documentation for Creator to apply to the Program (including, without limitation, any tax reporting documents required by TikTok USDS Joint Venture and its affiliates)", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "paid_gate", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT1, TT2, TT3, TT5 or TT10: a paid subscription or fee required to join or stay in the Creator Rewards Program.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Standard Reward is calculated from qualified views.", "quote": "This is your base payout, and is calculated based on qualified views.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/RPM-understanding-the-four-key-factors", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Qualified views include search views with watch times of at least 30 seconds.", "quote": "Qualified views include Search views with watch times of at least 30 seconds.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-qualified-view", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Qualified views count watch time of at least five seconds.", "quote": "We're counting views where folks stick around for at least five seconds.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-qualified-view", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Repeat views from one account count once.", "quote": "Multiple views from the same account are counted as just one unique view.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-qualified-view", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Qualified views exclude fraudulent, paid and disliked views.", "quote": "Qualified views exclude anything like fraud, paid views, disliked views, or those quick clicks of less than five seconds.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-qualified-view", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The US Program Terms say TikTok, in its sole discretion, may reward creators based on their contributions and the popularity of Eligible Videos, including total legitimate video views and other signals.", "quote": "TikTok USDS Joint Venture, in its sole discretion, may reward Creators based on their contributions and the popularity of their Eligible Videos, including based on total legitimate video views and other signals reflecting the popularity of, and engagement with, Eligible Videos", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Additional Reward varies with watch time, retention, completion rate and search value.", "quote": "It reflects your video's performance with viewers, and fluctuates based on metrics such as watch time, retention rate, completion rate, and search value.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/RPM-understanding-the-four-key-factors", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Payout depends on audience metrics such as viewer region and content language.", "quote": "Your payout depends on audience metrics such as the regions your viewers come from and the language of your content.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/RPM-understanding-the-four-key-factors", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "TikTok defines RPM as average gross revenue per 1k qualified views and gives no number.", "quote": "This, combined with the Standard Reward, is what determines your RPM (average gross revenue per 1k qualified views).", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/RPM-understanding-the-four-key-factors", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "rate", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT1, TT2, TT5, TT7, TT10, TT11, TT12 or TT13: a dollar or cent rate per 1,000 qualified views, or a revenue-share percentage, for the Creator Rewards Program.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Rewards can be redeemed on the 15th of each month above a $50 USD minimum.", "quote": "You can redeem your rewards on the 15th of each month if they meet the $50.00 USD minimum payment threshold.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program-faq-2", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "US terms: rewards are calculated in the month following the date they were earned.", "quote": "Any rewards accumulated under the Program will be calculated in the month following the date that the rewards were earned.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The US Program Terms say unpaid estimated rewards below the Minimum Payment Threshold may be deemed expired, subject to TikTok's discretion.", "quote": "If the unpaid estimated rewards do not reach the Minimum Payment Threshold, subject to TikTok's discretion, the unpaid amount may be deemed expired.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The US Program Terms reserve TikTok's right to impose a monthly or annual cap on each creator's rewards.", "quote": "TikTok reserves the right to impose a monthly or annual cap on each Creator's available rewards for Eligible Videos.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Withdrawals are typically processed within 72 hours.", "quote": "Typically, withdrawal requests will be processed within 72 hours.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The US Program Terms say TikTok may modify or cease rewards and will give reasonable advance notice before such changes take effect.", "quote": "From time to time, we may modify or cease rewards under this Program. If we do so, we will provide you with reasonable advance notice before any such changes come into effect.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Deleted or private videos are excluded and unpaid.", "quote": "Videos that are deleted or set to private will automatically be excluded from the Creator Rewards Program, and their rewards will not be paid out.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-creativity-program-video-eligible", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "TikTok says unoriginal content is ineligible for its monetization programs including the Creator Rewards Program.", "quote": "Unoriginal content is also be ineligible for TikTok's monetization programs like the Creator Rewards Program, which uses \"originality\" as a key metric in its rewards formula.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Content ineligible for the For You feed is not eligible for the program, and 'Unoriginal' is a listed reason.", "quote": "Unoriginal: Your account info or video content is copied from others or has minimal original input or edits.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The eligibility page lists unoriginal content as an ineligible factor at account review.", "quote": "Unoriginal content: Your account info or video content is copied from others or has minimal original input or edits.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/eligibility", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The eligibility page asks for original content authentic to the creator.", "quote": "Keep it real by posting original content that's authentic to you.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/eligibility", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Originality Policy defines unoriginal content as content copied completely from others.", "quote": "Content copied completely from others.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Originality Policy lists content largely repurposed from another source as unoriginal.", "quote": "Content that is largely repurposed from another source without adding any creative edits.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Originality Policy lists content combined from multiple sources with little added value as unoriginal.", "quote": "Content combined from multiple sources with little or no additional information and/or content value.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "watermark", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Originality Policy lists someone else's visible watermark or logo as unoriginal.", "quote": "Content with someone else's visible watermark or superimposed logo.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The checklist page says no re-uploaded clips or reused edits.", "quote": "No re-uploaded clips, no reused edits, no unattributed content from other creators.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/high-quality-checklist-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The checklist page warns against posting the same content across a niche without an original take.", "quote": "Posting the same content across your niche without an original take", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/high-quality-checklist-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "In the US terms the creator takes responsibility for ownership and originality of Eligible Videos.", "quote": "Creator is solely responsible for the Creator's Eligible Videos, the compliance with the Policies and any applicable legislation or regulation, its ownership and originality", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The audience-value page says high-quality, original content is essential in the program.", "quote": "In the Creator Rewards Program, high-quality, original content is essential.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/crp-audience-commerical-value", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "watermark", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Checklist page advises avoiding visible watermarks on Green Screen reference images.", "quote": "Avoid blurry screenshots or anything with visible watermarks.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/high-quality-checklist-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Unoriginal content may be removed from the For You feed.", "quote": "Unoriginal content may be removed from the For You feed, making it harder to discover.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The program page suggests turning long videos into 1 minute+ clips on the TikTok website.", "quote": "Repurpose content: Turn those long videos into bite-sized, 1 minute+ clips with ease on the TikTok website.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT1, TT2, TT3, TT5, TT6, TT7 or TT10: whether a creator's own video first posted on another platform is eligible or ineligible for the Creator Rewards Program.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The program page tells creators they can schedule uploads in TikTok's own tools.", "quote": "Efficiency: Save time with bulk uploading on the web — it's faster than doing each video individually. Plus, you can even schedule your uploads for maximum convenience!", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT1, TT2, TT3, TT5, TT6, TT7, TT10, TT21, TT22 or TT23: whether videos posted through third-party apps, scheduling tools or the Content Posting API are eligible or ineligible for Creator Rewards.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "US terms bar scripts or software that artificially increase views or interactions.", "quote": "Creator shall not solicit or employ the use of any method, software, automated script, technology which attempts to artificially increase views or interactions with Creator's Eligible Videos", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Rewards Criteria exclude artificially produced, paid or incentivized metrics.", "quote": "Rewards Criteria excludes metrics that TikTok USDS Joint Venture determines, in its sole discretion, are (i) artificially produced or obtained, (ii) paid or incentivized", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Account standing review looks for artificial engagement and rewards manipulation.", "quote": "Security issue: Your account shows unusual or suspicious activity, such as artificial engagement, manipulation of the rewards system, harassment of other users, or involvement in illegal activities.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/eligibility", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Developer guidelines say API clients should help authentic creators post original content and not copy content from other platforms.", "quote": "API Clients should facilitate authentic creators to post original content to TikTok. Not acceptable: An app that copies arbitrary contents from other platforms to TikTok.", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Developer guidelines list a utility tool for accounts you or your team manages as not acceptable.", "quote": "Not acceptable: A utility tool to help upload contents to the account(s) you or your team manages.", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Unaudited API clients can allow up to 5 users to post in a 24-hour window, and those accounts must be set to private at the time of posting.", "quote": "User cap : Unaudited API Clients can allow up to 5 users to post in a 24 hour window. All user accounts using the API client to post must be set to private at the time of posting.", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Apps should not add promotional watermarks or logos to content posted via the API.", "quote": "That means your apps and integrations should not superimpose or otherwise include any brand name, logo, watermark, other promotional branding, link or promotional text, on or in any content which is shared to TikTok.", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "rule", "claim": "There is a per-creator posting cap of typically around 15 per day through Direct Post.", "quote": "The upper limit may vary among creators (typically around 15 posts per day/ creator account) and is shared across all API Clients using Direct Post.", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The FAQ compares the Creator Rewards Program with the Creator Fund in the present tense and gives no end statement.", "quote": "While both programs reward creators based on video performance, there are a few key differences.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program-faq-2", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "ended", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT1, TT2, TT5, TT7, TT8, TT24, TT26, TT27 or TT28: an end date or end statement for the Creator Fund.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "TikTok says the Creator Rewards Program replaced the Creativity Program Beta.", "quote": "The Creator Rewards Program replaced the Creativity Program Beta, incorporating key improvements based on creator feedback.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program-faq-2", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The program page says it launched an Additional Reward update as of Spring 2025.", "quote": "And as of Spring 2025, the program now focuses more on incentivizing high-quality content creation with the launch of an exciting new update called Additional Reward", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The US Creator Rewards Program Terms show a last update of July 20, 2026.", "quote": "Last Update: July 20, 2026", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-terms/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The developer Content Sharing Guidelines announce that the Content Posting API now supports photos.", "quote": "New: Content Posting API now supports posting photos", "source_url": "https://developers.tiktok.com/doc/content-sharing-guidelines", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "TikTok says it recently replaced TikTok Creative Challenge and TikTok Creator Marketplace with TikTok One.", "quote": "we've recently replaced TikTok Creative Challenge and TikTok Creator Marketplace with TikTok One", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/creator-rewards-program-faq-2", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Scaled LIVE rewards launch globally starting Aug 4th 2025.", "quote": "Scaled LIVE rewards will be launched globally starting from Aug 4th 2025.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/scaled-live-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2025-08-04" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Creators can set up the other of Subscription or Super Fan after September 15th.", "quote": "Simply set up the monetization program which you do not offer after September 15th.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/subscription-or-superfan", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Fans pay a monthly fee to subscribe.", "quote": "Subscribers pay a monthly fee that you can set and adjust, offering you regular monthly revenue.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/subscription-or-superfan", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The overview describes the Subscription benefits for users, in the present tense.", "quote": "By subscribing to your community, TikTok users can unlock access to benefits, like special badges, exclusive videos, and perks you can customize just for them.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "statement", "claim": "After app store fees, Subscription creators receive 70% of the revenue share, with a chance of an additional 20% bonus for a maximum of 90%.", "quote": "After app store fees, you'll receive 70% of the revenue share! You will also have a chance to receive an additional 20% bonus, bringing the maximum profit-sharing to 90%.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/subscription-or-superfan", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Super Fan: fans pay 9.99 USD a month and TikTok shares 50% of net revenue.", "quote": "Super Fan: For 9.99 USD per month, your fans can immediately increase their Fan Club level ... TikTok shares 50% of its net revenue with you, after the iOS/Google platform payment fee of 15-30%.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/subscription-or-superfan", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The page describes Super Fan as an experience exclusive to TikTok LIVE that upgrades LIVE Subscription.", "quote": "The Super Fan experience is exclusive to TikTok LIVE and upgrades the previous LIVE Subscription program.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/subscription-or-superfan", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "LIVE Gifts: viewers send gifts, TikTok awards Diamonds.", "quote": "With LIVE Gifts, your viewers can react and show appreciation for your content with Diamonds, which TikTok awards you based on how popular your LIVE sessions are.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Scaled LIVE rewards let select creators collect up to 53% of LIVE rewards.", "quote": "Scaled LIVE rewards enables select creators to collect up to 53%* of LIVE rewards", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/scaled-live-rewards", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Video Gifts: viewers use coins to send gifts, creators are awarded Diamonds.", "quote": "If your video is eligible, your viewers can use coins to send a video gift.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The overview describes Diamonds being awarded when a viewer sends a video gift.", "quote": "When you receive a video gift from a viewer, you'll automatically be awarded Diamonds.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Series: viewers pay to access groups of videos.", "quote": "Series allows you to post groups of videos that your viewers can pay to access.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-series-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Series page states present-tense eligibility requirements.", "quote": "To be eligible for Series, you must meet the following requirements:", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-series-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "TikTok Shop: creators collect affiliate earnings on sales.", "quote": "It's a seamless shopping experience that allows you to collect affiliate earnings from products sold through your account.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Shop page says creators can collect affiliate rewards from their content.", "quote": "TikTok Shop lets you collect affiliate rewards from that same content", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-shop-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "TikTok One: brands find creators and pay them.", "quote": "TikTok One is where brands find you, manage brand opportunities with you, and pay you, all without leaving the app.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-one", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The overview invites creators to collaborate with brands through TikTok One.", "quote": "Looking to collaborate with brands? We've made it easier than ever with TikTok One.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/monetization-offerings-overview", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Creator Marketplace connects brands and creators on paid and reward-based campaigns.", "quote": "Creator Marketplace is the official collaboration platform to connect brands and creators on TikTok.", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/TTCM-introduction", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Marketplace page says eligible creators may be invited to join or apply.", "quote": "you may be invited to join or apply", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/TTCM-introduction", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Help Center lists the criteria to join, including 10,000 followers, 100,000 views in 30 days and videos at least one minute long.", "quote": "Have at least 10,000 followers. • Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days. • Post original content that's eligible for rewards . • Post videos that are at least one minute long.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Help Center sets age 18, or 19 in South Korea.", "quote": "Be at least 18 years old (or 19 in South Korea).", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Help Center requires a Personal Account; Business Accounts and accounts of political or government organizations aren't eligible.", "quote": "Have a Personal Account. Business Accounts and accounts belonging to political or government organizations aren't eligible.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Videos must be original and high-quality and filmed, designed and produced entirely by the creator.", "quote": "Post original and high-quality content that is filmed, designed, and produced entirely by yourself.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Help Center says a video must be uploaded after joining the Creator Rewards Program to collect rewards.", "quote": "Be uploaded after joining the Creator Rewards Program.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Help Center says original content is designed, filmed and produced by the creator.", "quote": "Original content under the Creator Rewards Program is quality content that's designed, filmed, and produced by you that showcases your expertise, talent, or creativity and also follows our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines .", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: Duet or Stitch videos.", "quote": "Content not considered original under the program includes, but is not limited to: • Duet or Stitch videos.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: content copied completely from others with others' watermarks.", "quote": "Content copied completely from others and with others' watermarks.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "watermark", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list names content carrying others' watermarks.", "quote": "Content copied completely from others and with others' watermarks.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: content reproduced from others with only slight modifications.", "quote": "Content reproduced from others with only slight modifications, including videos that are sped up or contain filters, fixed texts, or stickers.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: content with videos or pictures from other people, creators or sources without new and personal ideas.", "quote": "Content that contains different videos or pictures originating from other people, creators, or sources without new and personal ideas.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: looping videos, photos or text overlays only.", "quote": "Content that contains looping videos, single or multiple photos, or only text overlays.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Not-original list: lip syncs or copyrighted music playing over one minute.", "quote": "Content that contains lip syncs or copyrighted music that plays for over one minute.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Qualified views are unique For You feed views excluding fraud, paid, disliked, under-5-second, promoted and artificial views.", "quote": "Qualified views are unique video views from the For You feed and exclude views with fraud, paid views, disliked views, views with less than 5 seconds watched, promoted views, and artificial views.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Help Center says videos must reach 1,000 For You feed views to start generating earnings.", "quote": "Videos must reach 1,000 For You feed views to start generating earnings.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Standard Reward is calculated from qualified views and RPM; Additional Reward from how well-crafted, engaging and specialized content is.", "quote": "Standard Reward is calculated based on qualified views and rewards per 1,000 qualified views (also known as RPM), while Additional Reward is calculated based on how well-crafted, engaging, and specialized content is.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Rewards are based on performance of videos that meet program requirements.", "quote": "The Creator Rewards Program rewards eligible creators based on the performance of videos that meet the program requirements .", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Help Center says accepted creators must not create malicious software or modify code to artificially register, post, or increase likes, follows, views, comments or shares.", "quote": "Must not create malicious software or modify code to artificially register, post, or increase likes, follows, views, comments, shares, and more.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "invite", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Help Center describes applying in the app with a reply in about 3 days.", "quote": "can apply to the Creator Rewards Program through the TikTok app ... You'll receive a reply within approximately 3 days of submitting your application.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Rewards already collected on removed videos are deducted from the balance.", "quote": "Rewards already collected on removed videos will be deducted from your balance.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Help Center says posted content must not contain advertisements, paid promotions, sponsored content, or videos linked to a Series.", "quote": "Advertisements, paid promotions, sponsored content, or videos linked to a Series.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in TT26: whether videos posted through third-party apps, scheduling tools or the Content Posting API are eligible or ineligible for Creator Rewards.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "TT6's rewards section tells creators to stick to content that's 'all yours' to raise rewards potential.", "quote": "If you want to rev up your rewards potential, stick to content that's all yours!", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/creator-academy/en/article/tiktok-originality-policy", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Help Center says account information and posted content must not contain account details or content copied from others.", "quote": "Account details or content that was copied from others.", "source_url": "https://support.tiktok.com/en/business-and-creator/creator-rewards-program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The US Program Terms define Eligible Videos as user content at least 1 minute long publicly posted on the TikTok platform.", "quote": "eligible Creators may be rewarded by TikTok for their eligible User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute publicly posted on the Platform", "source_url": "https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/creator-rewards-program-us/en", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null } ], "docs_disagree": [ { "topic": "TikTok One vs Creator Marketplace status", "a": "we've recently replaced TikTok Creative Challenge and TikTok Creator Marketplace with TikTok One", "b": "Creator Marketplace is the official collaboration platform to connect brands and creators on TikTok." }, { "topic": "Minimum video length wording", "a": "It must be original, high-quality content over 1 minute long.", "b": "eligible Creators may be rewarded by TikTok for their eligible User Content with a duration of at least 1 minute" }, { "topic": "Appeal window for ineligible vs disqualified videos", "a": "If you get a notification saying your video doesn't meet the eligibility criteria, you can submit an appeal within 80 days.", "b": "If you're notified that your account or video has been disqualified from the Creator Rewards Program, you can submit an appeal within 30 days." }, { "topic": "Minimum video length wording", "a": "Post videos that are at least one minute long.", "b": "It must be original, high-quality content over 1 minute long." }, { "topic": "Appeal window for a video", "a": "All flags and disqualifications are eligible to be appealed within 30 days of receiving notice.", "b": "If you get a notification saying your video doesn't meet the eligibility criteria, you can submit an appeal within 80 days." }, { "topic": "Qualified views: For You feed only vs Search views included", "a": "Qualified views are unique video views from the For You feed", "b": "Qualified views include Search views with watch times of at least 30 seconds." } ] }, { "platform": "Snapchat", "checked_on": "2026-10-09", "documents": [ { "id": "SN1", "title": "About Snapchat's Monetization Program", "url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "kind": "eligibility", "last_updated": "no last-updated date shown; 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and ... Achieve 15,000 hours of view time over the last 28 days, with at least 3,000 of those hours coming from Spotlight.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Compliance bar: age 18 or legal majority, original advertiser-friendly content, eligible country, Snap Star, and compliance with the Monetization Terms and Creator Monetization Policy.", "quote": "Be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your country; and ... Publish original, advertiser-friendly content compliant with our Community Guidelines & Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility; and ... Reside in an eligible country; and ... Be a Snap Star.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Spotlight videos must be at least 30 seconds long to earn revenue.", "quote": "In order for Spotlight videos to be eligible to earn revenue, they must be at least 30 seconds long.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Terms minimum eligibility: legal majority (or 16 with parental consent), eligible region, valid payment account, good standing, passing compliance review.", "quote": "If you are an individual, you must be at least the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction (or, if applicable, at least 16 years old with parental consent).", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creators outside the U.S. (and any collaborator who posts from the account) must be physically located outside the U.S. and in an Eligible Region when performing the services.", "quote": "If you reside outside of the United States, you (and any collaborator, contributor, or administrator who posts from your account) must be physically located outside of the United States and within an Eligible Region when performing any services and facilitating the distribution of advertisements in connection with your Qualifying Activity.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap Star status is a requirement for the Monetization Program invitation criteria; a Snap Star is a verified creator and verification is by application.", "quote": "Be a Snap Star. You can learn more about how to apply for Snap Star Verification here; and", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap Star verification is applied for via a form; no one is entitled to a Snap Star regardless of audience size.", "quote": "To submit an application to get your Snapchat account verified as a Snap Star, please fill out this form.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Snap Star eligibility factors include engagement, public-audience stories, authenticity, notability and original content quality; no follower number is given.", "quote": "Account engagement: Your account has accumulated a large and engaged audience.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012407611412-How-do-I-become-a-Snap-Star", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The creators site says eligible Snap Stars can earn revenue from ads shown in their public content.", "quote": "Eligible Snap Stars can earn revenue from ads shown in their public content.", "source_url": "https://creators.snapchat.com/monetize-your-creativity", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "countries", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Payouts are available in the countries listed on the payout-country page (list on SN6).", "quote": "Snapchatters are eligible for a payout in the following countries and regions:", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "countries", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Monetization Terms say payouts are only available in the limited regions listed in the Creator Rewards Guidelines.", "quote": "Payouts are only available in the limited regions listed in the Creator Rewards Guidelines (the “Eligible Regions”).", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Ads are primarily served based on the amount of time Snapchatters spend watching the creator's Stories and Spotlights.", "quote": "Ads will primarily be served based on the amount of time Snapchatters spend watching your Stories and Spotlights.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creators in the program receive a share of revenue from ads Snap posts between Snaps in a Public Story or within a Spotlight.", "quote": "Snapchat will post ads between Snaps in a Public Story or within a Spotlight, and Creators in the program receive a share of revenue.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "From May 7, 2026 a creator needs at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time in the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.", "quote": "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.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/47748552848660-How-do-I-track-my-100-Hours-of-Spotlight-View-Time-Last-28-days", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2026-05-07" }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Terms say the payment formula is proprietary and may be based on posting frequency and timing, ads distributed, whether posts use Snapchat Creative Tools, and user engagement.", "quote": "Our payment formula may be adjusted by us from time to time and is based on a number of factors, which may include the frequency and timing of your posts, the number of advertisements distributed in the content you post, whether your posts utilize Snapchat Creative Tools, and user engagement with such content.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Payments may be funded by Snap or from a portion of the ad proceeds Snap receives.", "quote": "may be funded either by Snap or from a portion of the proceeds we receive from advertisements distributed in connection with the Services", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "revenue_share", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in SN1, SN4, SN12, SN2, SN3, SN7, SN14, SN9: a percent revenue share (SN1 says only that creators in the program 'receive a share of revenue').", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "rate", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in SN1, SN4, SN12, SN2, SN3, SN7, SN14: a per-view or per-1,000-view rate. SN12 calls the payment formula proprietary.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "rate", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Terms call the payment formula proprietary and say amounts shown in the app are estimates.", "quote": "Payment amounts (“Payments”) for Qualifying Activity will be determined by us based on our proprietary payment formula.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Minimum payment threshold is $100 USD; the creator requests payment from the profile once enough Qualifying Activity is recorded.", "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.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The program page says creators can cash out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose, in-app, once fully onboarded for payouts.", "quote": "Creators can manage their payouts in-app, and cash out a minimum of $100 daily whenever they choose.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Creator Rewards stay Pending for 14 days before they become Available to cash out.", "quote": "Creator Rewards take 14 days from the time of appearance in the ‘All Activity’ section of the Creator Rewards Hub to move from ‘Pending’ to ‘Available,’ at which time they will become available for cashing out.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012324940948", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "After a cash-out request it typically takes an additional 14 days or longer for cash to reach the Payout Portal (Hyperwallet); at least $100 of available rewards is needed.", "quote": "Note that in order to initiate a payment, you will need to have enough available Creator Rewards for at least a $100 USD payment. Please also note that it typically takes an additional 14 days or longer for cash to be sent to your Snapchat Payout Portal via Hyperwallet after you have initiated a Cash Out from the Snapchat app.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012324940948", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Payout setup includes Hyperwallet onboarding and taxpayer verification that can take up to 2 weeks; withdrawals can carry provider fees.", "quote": "The taxpayer verification process can take up to 2 weeks to complete.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012324940948", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Rewards left unclaimed can be paid out automatically after one year with no change or two years with no cash-out, if the account is in good standing and the balance reaches $100.", "quote": "we will initiate a cash out directly to your Snapchat Payout Portal account if you (i) have an Available Balance that has remained unchanged for one year OR hasn’t been cashed out in two years, and (ii) have enough available Creator Rewards for at least a $100 USD payment.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012324940948", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap may withhold, offset, adjust or exclude payments for suspected Invalid Activity or non-compliance.", "quote": "we may, to the extent permitted by law, without providing a warning or prior notice, withhold, offset, adjust, or exclude any Payments to you under these Monetization Terms for suspected Invalid Activity (as defined below), failure to comply with these Monetization Terms", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap reserves the right to discontinue, modify or stop offering the Program at any time without notice.", "quote": "We reserve the right to discontinue, modify, not offer, or stop offering or supporting the Program or any of the Services at any time and for any reason", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-GB policy: monetized accounts should consistently demonstrate originality and authenticity, in addition to following the recommendation guidelines.", "quote": "In addition to consistently following the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility, monetised accounts should consistently demonstrate originality and authenticity.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-GB", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-GB policy: not monetisable is primarily or frequently publishing unoriginal content not created or meaningfully transformed, such as unaltered clips and re-uploads of others' posts.", "quote": "You primarily or frequently publish unoriginal content that you did not create and which you did not transform in a meaningful way, such as: ... Unaltered clips or compilations of clips from TV shows, movies, music videos ... Re-uploading other people’s social media posts", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-GB", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy: content derived solely from simple automation or formulaic assembly that lacks creative effort is not monetizable.", "quote": "Content derived solely from simple automation or formulaic assembly that lacks creative effort is not monetizable.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy: if you are posting someone else's content, you must add to it in a valuable, highly transformative way.", "quote": "If you are posting someone else’s content, you must add to it in a valuable, highly transformative way.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "SN2 and SN3: if an account fails to follow the policies it may be ineligible for payment and its participation may be suspended or revoked.", "quote": "If your account fails to adhere to these policies, then you may be ineligible for payment.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-GB", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Monetization Terms say any account or content that violates the Terms is not eligible for monetization.", "quote": "Any account or content that violates these Monetization Terms will not be eligible for monetization.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-GB policy lists 'repeatedly reposting your own content' as repetitive content that is not monetisable.", "quote": "You post repetitive content, such as repeatedly reposting your own content, or content that is duplicative, or designed solely for boosting views rather than entertaining or informing viewers", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-GB", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy lists 'repeatedly reposting your own content' among repetitive, formulaic or unoriginal template-based content that is not monetizable.", "quote": "You post repetitive, formulaic or unoriginal template-based content. This includes repeatedly reposting your own content, content that is formulaic, systemically repetitive, duplicative, or is designed solely for boosting views rather than entertaining or informing viewers", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Both versions list 're-posting the same or similar content over and over and presenting it as new content' as not monetizable.", "quote": "Re-posting the same or similar content over and over and presenting it as new content", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Re-uploading other people's social media posts is listed as not monetisable when it is primary or frequent.", "quote": "Re-uploading other people’s social media posts", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Reach rule: 'Repeatedly posting the same content, whether it's your own or someone else's, with minimal creative differences' is not eligible for recommendation.", "quote": "Repeatedly posting the same content, whether it’s your own or someone else’s, with minimal creative differences", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/quality?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "own_content", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN12, SN7, SN14: a payout sentence about a creator's own content first posted on another platform or app (SN2/SN3 speak only of 'repeatedly reposting your own content' and 'other people's social media posts').", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy lists, as not monetizable, primarily or frequently publishing unoriginal content you did not create or meaningfully transform, including content simply aggregated or assembled via simple automation without editorial direction.", "quote": "including content that is simply aggregated or assembled via simple automation without any signal of editorial direction", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy lists, as not monetizable repetitive content, Snaps whose core visual or audio contribution is mechanically or automatically generated, such as consistent use of stock reaction footage or template-based visual effects.", "quote": "This includes content where the core visual or audio contribution is mechanically or automatically generated, such as the consistent use of stock reaction footage, or template-based visual effects.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "rule", "claim": "en-US policy: content made with sophisticated editing or AI-based tools is monetizable if it is original, entertaining or informative, not misleading, and the AI use is disclosed in the content or creator profile.", "quote": "Content that leverages sophisticated editing or AI-based tools is monetizable ... if it is original, entertaining, or informative, not misleading, and if the use of AI is disclosed anywhere in the content or creator profile.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The payment formula may be based on whether posts use Snapchat Creative Tools.", "quote": "whether your posts utilize Snapchat Creative Tools", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Creators are told to use the Snapchat Camera and Creative Tools to create Snaps.", "quote": "Use the Snapchat Camera and Creative Tools to create entertaining Snaps and Stories.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Terms make the account holder responsible for all content and activity in the account, including by administrators, collaborators and contributors who post from it.", "quote": "You are responsible for all content and activity that occurs in your account, including any activity by administrators, collaborators, and contributors.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "posting_method", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN12, SN7, SN14, SN15, SN16, SN17, SN18, SN19: a payout sentence on third-party apps, scheduling tools or API posting (upload route) for monetization eligibility.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Invalid Activity: views and engagement generated by bots, automated programs, click farms, or paid inducements can be excluded from Qualifying Activity and payment.", "quote": "generated by any person, click farm, or similar service, bot, automated program or similar device", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "engagement_manipulation", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap may exclude activity that artificially increases views or other engagement metrics.", "quote": "we may exclude activity that artificially increases the number of views (or other viewership or engagement metrics) of the content you post", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "watermark", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN12, SN7: a sentence about another app's watermark or logo on content in a monetization context. Reach only: SN11 lists 'a username paired with the name or logo of a different social media or messaging app' as not eligible for recommendation (row 59).", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Reach rule: unoriginal or poorly reformatted content is not eligible for recommendation.", "quote": "This includes content with blurry, low-resolution, or pixelated imagery; incorrect orientation; unoriginal or poorly reformatted content; letterboxed videos; or missing audio.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/quality?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Reach rule: promoting accounts on other messaging or social platforms (a username with another app's name or logo) is not eligible for recommendation.", "quote": "On other messaging services or social media platforms. For example, a username paired with the name or logo of a different social media or messaging app.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/quality?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "Reach rule: wholly AI-generated content created outside Snapchat is not rewarded by the ranking algorithm.", "quote": "Our content ranking algorithm rewards authentic, human-made content over wholly AI-generated content created outside of Snapchat, even when AI-generated content has transparency disclosures.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/content-guidelines-recommendation-eligibility/recommendation-eligibility/quality?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "reach_only", "kind": "guidance", "claim": "The Creator Monetization Policy (SN2, SN3) has a tip that content must follow the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility to reach a wide audience beyond followers; the monetization requirement is the preceding sentence.", "quote": "Tip: in order for your content to reach a wide audience beyond your followers, it must adhere to the Content Guidelines for Recommendation Eligibility.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "ended", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap's help article says the Spotlight Rewards Program ended on January 31, 2025 and the Spotlight Terms have been terminated.", "quote": "The Spotlight Rewards Program ended on January 31, 2025 and the Spotlight Terms have been terminated.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012310905876", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2025-01-31" }, { "topic": "ended", "kind": "rule", "claim": "The Spotlight Terms carry a banner saying the program is ending on January 31, 2025 and the Terms terminate that date.", "quote": "PLEASE NOTE: THE SPOTLIGHT REWARDS PROGRAM IS ENDING ON JANUARY 31, 2025 AND THESE SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSION AND REVENUE TERMS WILL TERMINATE ON THAT DATE.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/terms/spotlight-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2025-01-31" }, { "topic": "ended", "kind": "rule", "claim": "After January 31, 2025 creators can no longer receive the Spotlight payments, except for qualifying activity through that date.", "quote": "AFTER JANUARY 31, 2025, CREATORS WILL NO LONGER HAVE THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 3 OF THESE SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSION AND REVENUE TERMS.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/terms/spotlight-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2025-01-31" }, { "topic": "payout_terms", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Snaps submitted through January 2025 that qualified are paid in February 2025; creators have up to 2 years from the in-app notice to request payment.", "quote": "Snaps submitted by creators that qualify for the Spotlight Rewards Program in the month of January will be eligible to receive payment in February subject to compliance with the Spotlight Terms.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012310905876", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Historic Spotlight Terms: rewards were based on 'Crystals' recorded for Qualifying Activity, an internal popularity measure.", "quote": "Crystals are solely an internal measurement tool utilized by us to track Qualifying Activity and measure the popularity of your content.", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/terms/spotlight-terms", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The payout-country page still lists a 'Spotlight Reward Program' heading with countries.", "quote": "Spotlight Reward Program Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "A June 22, 2026 creators-site post describes the Spotlight Reward Program in the present tense, as a way eligible creators earn rewards.", "quote": "Through the Spotlight Reward Program, eligible creators can earn financial rewards based on the total engagement and performance of their Snaps, regardless of their total subscriber count.", "source_url": "https://creators.snapchat.com/blog/snapchat-spotlight-creator-monetization", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "A July 8, 2026 creators-site post says Spotlight offers direct payment programs for short-form video.", "quote": "Snapchat Spotlight offers a straightforward path to earning through its direct payment programs for short-form content.", "source_url": "https://creators.snapchat.com/blog/snapchat-spotlight-direct-payments", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The Creator Monetization Policy still lists the Spotlight Terms among the documents content must follow to be eligible for monetization.", "quote": "Community Guidelines & Rules Terms of Service Snap Monetization Terms Spotlight Terms", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The payout page says Creator Rewards are subject to compliance with the Spotlight Terms and Spotlight Guidelines.", "quote": "Creator Rewards are subject to your ongoing compliance with the Community Guidelines, Spotlight Guidelines, Terms of Service, Spotlight Terms, and any other applicable terms governing our Services.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012324940948", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The payout-country page lists 'Creator Midroll Ads within Stories' as a program with eligible payout countries.", "quote": "Creator Midroll Ads within Stories Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "countries", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Country list for Creator Midroll Ads within Stories is on SN6 (list on page).", "quote": "Creator Midroll Ads within Stories Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The payout-country page lists 'Lens Creator Rewards Program' as a program with eligible payout countries.", "quote": "Lens Creator Rewards Program Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012298096788", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Brand Partnerships: creators opt in so active Snapchat advertisers can find them; brands pay for partnerships.", "quote": "Opt into Brand Partnerships to help active Snapchat advertisers find you.", "source_url": "https://creators.snapchat.com/monetize-your-creativity", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "exists", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Creators can post a paid partnership by tagging brands with a Paid Partnership Label and posting sponsored content organically.", "quote": "Tag brands using a Paid Partnership Label and post sponsored content organically.", "source_url": "https://creators.snapchat.com/monetize-your-creativity", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "status", "kind": "statement", "claim": "SN1 says that if a creator is eligible for monetization, brands may also discover their Public Profile and invite them to partner.", "quote": "If you’re eligible for monetization, brands may also discover your Public Profile and invite you to partner with them.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/14669003687444-About-Snapchat-s-Monetization-Program", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap's help article says the Spotlight Rewards Program ended on January 31, 2025 and the Spotlight Terms have been terminated.", "quote": "The Spotlight Rewards Program ended on January 31, 2025 and the Spotlight Terms have been terminated.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012310905876", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2025-01-31" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Snap Monetization Terms carry an effective date of February 1, 2025 (the Terms that govern the unified Monetization Program).", "quote": "Effective Date: February 1, 2025", "source_url": "https://www.snap.com/monetization-terms", "announced_on": "2024-12-16", "effective_on": "2025-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Beginning May 7, 2026, maintain at least 100 hours of Total Spotlight View Time over the last 28 days to qualify for maximum Creator Rewards.", "quote": "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.", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/47748552848660-How-do-I-track-my-100-Hours-of-Spotlight-View-Time-Last-28-days", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": "2026-05-07" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Snap's newsroom announced the unified Monetization Program on December 16, 2024, saying that beginning February 1, 2025 eligible creators could monetize Spotlight videos longer than 1 minute.", "quote": "We’re excited to continue supporting creators and announce a new, unified Monetization Program which not only places ads within a creator’s Stories and now, longer Spotlight videos as well. ... Beginning February 1, 2025, eligible creators will be able to monetize Spotlight videos longer than 1 minute.", "source_url": "https://newsroom.snap.com/snapchat-new-creator-monetization", "announced_on": "2024-12-16", "effective_on": "2025-02-01" }, { "topic": "change", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The December 16, 2024 announcement gave different invitation criteria from today's SN1: 50,000 followers, at least 25 posts per month, posting on at least 10 of the last 28 days, and 10 million Snap views, 1 million Spotlight views or 12,000 hours of view time in 28 days.", "quote": "Have at least 50,000 followers ... Post at least 25 times per month to Saved Stories or Spotlight ... Post to either Spotlight or Public Stories on at least 10 of the last 28 days ... 10 million Snap views ... 1 million Spotlight views ... 12,000 hours of view time", "source_url": "https://newsroom.snap.com/snapchat-new-creator-monetization", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "countries", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Snap's Creator Rewards help page says payment-eligible activities include ads within Public Stories and Spotlights and lists payout countries under 'Snapchat Monetization Program Ads within Stories and Spotlights'.", "quote": "Payment-eligible activities include ads within Public Stories and Spotlights ... Snapchat Monetization Program Ads within Stories and Spotlights Snapchatters are eligible for a payout in the following countries:", "source_url": "https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012309512724-What-are-Creator-Rewards-and-how-can-I-earn-them", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "originality", "kind": "statement", "claim": "The en-GB Creator Monetisation Policy describes monetisable content as original, engaging content that you or your organisation created; others' content must be transformed.", "quote": "You publish original, engaging content that you or your organisation created. If you are posting someone else’s content, you must add to it in a valuable, transformative way.", "source_url": "https://values.snap.com/policy/creator-monetization-policy?lang=en-GB", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "developer_rule", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Snap's Public Profile API documents a 'Post Spotlight' endpoint: create a media object, upload the video, then use the spotlight posting API to post it as a Spotlight (video 6 to 60 seconds).", "quote": "Step 3 : Use this spotlight posting API to post the video as a spotlight ... 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Please note there is an element of random selection due to the nature of product testing. We will announce when we are ready to offer public eligibility for a bonus program.", "source_url": "https://help.instagram.com/331274061770840/?locale=en_US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "paid_gate", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in IG3, IG4, IG6 that a paid subscription or fee is required to be invited to Instagram bonuses.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "view_basis", "kind": "statement", "claim": "Pay is tied to 'performance' of posts; the pages do not name views, watch time or impressions.", "quote": "Bonuses reward you for the performance of your reels and photos, including carousels and single image posts.", "source_url": "https://creators.instagram.com/earn-money/bonuses", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Account type, policy compliance and country.", "quote": "Have a professional account on Instagram (business or creator).", "source_url": "https://help.instagram.com/331274061770840/?locale=en_US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Must live in an eligible test country.", "quote": "Live in an eligible country where we are testing bonuses.", "source_url": "https://help.instagram.com/331274061770840/?locale=en_US", "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "absence", "claim": "Not stated in IG3, IG4, IG6 is a follower, view or watch-time minimum for being invited to a bonus.", "quote": null, "source_url": null, "announced_on": null, "effective_on": null }, { "topic": "eligibility", "kind": "rule", "claim": "Branded content is not eligible.", "quote": "Is not branded content. 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