“You agree not to solicit the use of or use any Twitch monetization tool (e.g., Bits or subscriptions) for the purpose of making or delivering a contribution to a candidate, candidate's committee, political action committee...”
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The prohibition covers both direct use and solicitation, meaning streamers cannot direct their audiences to use Twitch monetization tools for political fundraising purposes.
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You are prohibited from using Twitch's monetization tools to make political contributions, and from encouraging others to do so through those tools.
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The prohibition covers both direct use and solicitation, meaning streamers cannot direct their audiences to use Twitch monetization tools for political fundraising purposes.
You are prohibited from using Twitch's monetization tools to make political contributions, and from encouraging others to do so through those tools.
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