⚠️ ONE VIOLATION CAN END YOUR CAREER!
Chaturbate has zero tolerance for certain violations. This guide could save your account and income. Read it completely before your first broadcast!
🔞 Age & Identity Rules
The most critical rules that result in immediate, permanent bans.
❌ ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN - Instant Ban
- Anyone under 18 on camera (even in background)
- Discussing or roleplaying underage scenarios
- School uniforms that imply underage
- Using fake IDs or broadcasting on someone else's account
- Having unverified people on stream
- Streaming while intoxicated to point of incapacitation
No exceptions. No appeals. Permanent ban.
✅ What IS Allowed
- College/adult school roleplay (if clearly adult)
- Age play between consenting adults (18+)
- Drinking alcohol responsibly on stream
- Cannabis use where legally permitted
- Having verified models as guests
📹 Broadcasting Content Rules
What you can and can't show on stream.
✅ Allowed Content
- Full nudity
- Sexual acts (solo or with verified partners)
- Sex toys and devices
- BDSM and fetish content
- Roleplay scenarios (adult)
- Squirting and bodily fluids
- Anal play
- Fisting
❌ Banned Content
- Violence or blood
- Incest roleplay (even implied)
- Bestiality or animals on stream
- Unconscious or sleeping people
- Hypnosis or mind control
- Scat or vomit
- Broadcasting in public places
- Driving while streaming
For equipment and setup that complies with rules, see our equipment guide and room safety setup.
💰 Payment & Promotion Rules
How you can and can't make money.
❌ Payment Violations
- Accepting payments outside Chaturbate (PayPal, Venmo, etc.)
- Advertising other cam sites
- Promoting escort services or meetups
- Selling items that require physical address
- Begging or emotional manipulation for tips
- Promising content and not delivering
Learn about legitimate payment methods and avoiding payment scams.
✅ Allowed Monetization
- Token tips and goals
- Private shows
- Selling videos through Chaturbate
- Fan clubs
- Promoting your social media
- Amazon wishlists (with P.O. box)
- OnlyFans promotion (carefully)
Master all income streams with our complete earning guide.
💬 Chat & Interaction Rules
How to interact with viewers safely and legally.
✅ Good Practices
- Setting clear boundaries
- Banning problematic viewers
- Using moderators
- Dirty talk and sexting in chat
- Promoting your schedule
- Building relationships with regulars
❌ Chat Violations
- Sharing personal contact info
- Arranging meetups
- Discriminatory language
- Discussing illegal activities
- Spamming other rooms
- Creating fake accounts to promote
Learn how to handle difficult viewers and build positive relationships.
🎵 Music & Copyright Rules
Avoid DMCA strikes and copyright issues.
- • Royalty-free music sites
- • Spotify's streaming-safe playlists
- • YouTube Audio Library
- • Original or licensed music only
Set up your streaming space properly with our technical setup guide.
🌍 Location & Privacy Rules
❌ Location Violations
- Streaming from public places
- Showing identifying landmarks
- Broadcasting from workplace
- Hotels without permission
- Anywhere minors might appear
- College dorms (depends on rules)
✅ Safe Locations
- Your private home
- Dedicated studio space
- Rented camming spaces
- Hotels (with permission)
- Private outdoor spaces you own
Protect your location with our privacy protection guide and safe room setup tips.
⚡ Account & Technical Rules
❌ Account Violations
- Multiple accounts per person
- Account sharing
- Using VPNs to bypass bans
- Bot viewers or fake engagement
- Recording other models
- Rebroadcasting content
✅ Technical Best Practices
- Using OBS for streaming
- Multiple cameras
- Green screens
- Interactive toys
- Games and apps
- VPN for privacy (not ban evasion)
Learn about approved streaming software and interactive features.
🚨 What Happens If You Break Rules?
Warning Level Violations
First offense usually gets warning:
- • Minor chat violations
- • Accidental nudity before agreeing
- • Music copyright
- • Minor technical issues
Instant Ban Violations
No warnings, permanent ban:
- • Minors on stream
- • Fake ID/identity
- • Extreme content violations
- • Payment fraud
- 1. Don't create new accounts (IP banned)
- 2. Submit support ticket immediately
- 3. Be honest about what happened
- 4. Provide any evidence in your favor
- 5. Wait patiently for response
Some bans are permanent with no appeal. That's why knowing these rules is critical!
✅ Golden Rules for Long-Term Success
Follow These and You'll Never Get Banned:
- When in doubt, don't do it
- Keep everything on Chaturbate's platform
- Verify everyone before they appear on camera
- Never discuss age play involving minors
- Maintain professional boundaries
- Document any issues with screenshots
- Read Chaturbate's official terms regularly
- Ask support if you're unsure about something
Ready to Start Streaming Safely?
Now that you know the rules, you can broadcast with confidence!
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