TikTok LIVE Community Guidelines

After this guide you can name the main categories of TikTok's community guidelines and the extra rules that apply during a LIVE.

This is a summary. Always check TikTok's official guidelines for the current, complete rules. Guidelines can change, and violations can lead to warnings, restrictions or permanent bans.

Guideline categories

Safety and well-being

Content must protect the safety and well-being of all users.

• No content that promotes self-harm or suicide
• No dangerous challenges or stunts
• No content that endangers minors
• No sharing of personal information
• No content that could cause physical harm

Illegal activities

Content must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

• No illegal activities or content promoting illegal acts
• No gambling or betting content
• No sale of illegal goods or services
• No content that violates intellectual property
• No fraud, scams or deceptive practices

Violent and graphic content

Violent, graphic or disturbing content is prohibited.

• No violence, threats or dangerous activities
• No graphic or disturbing imagery
• No content that glorifies violence
• No content that could traumatize viewers
• No depictions of real-world violence

Hateful behavior

Content that promotes hate, discrimination or harassment is not allowed.

• No hate speech or discriminatory content
• No harassment or bullying
• No content targeting protected groups
• No slurs or offensive language
• No content that incites hatred

Sexual content

Sexual content, nudity and explicit material are prohibited on TikTok LIVE.

• No nudity or sexual content
• No sexually suggestive behavior
• No content that sexualizes minors
• No soliciting gifts for inappropriate content
• No adult content or explicit material

Integrity and authenticity

Content must be authentic and not misleading.

• No false or misleading information
• No impersonation of others
• No spam or repetitive content
• No manipulation of engagement metrics
• No fake accounts or bots

LIVE-specific rules

These rules apply specifically to TikTok LIVE sessions:

• No soliciting gifts in exchange for inappropriate content
• No gambling, betting or games of chance during LIVE
• No sharing personal contact information
• No encouraging dangerous behavior during LIVE
• No false identities or impersonation
• No spam, scams or fraudulent activities
• No content that violates age restrictions

Tips for staying compliant

• Stay updated: TikTok's guidelines change. Review the official guidelines regularly.
• When in doubt, don't: If you're unsure whether content breaks the guidelines, don't post it.
• Keep it positive: A positive, inclusive community tends to stay within the guidelines.
• Read violations carefully: If you receive a violation, read it closely so you understand what went wrong and how to avoid it next time.

Do this next

1. Read TikTok's official community guidelines in full, and check them again regularly.
2. Go through your planned LIVE content and remove anything that falls in a category above.
3. Read avoiding false bans so you know how to lower your risk.