Charges & Financial Obligations · Company practice
TikTok USDS Joint Venture offers the program; TT Commerce & Global Services is said to be solely responsible for payment
The Rewards Program is offered by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC and its affiliates. It works with service providers and business partners, such as TT Commerce & Global Services LLC and its affiliates, to provide certain important functions of the program. TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates are stated to be solely responsible for any payment or financial obligations in relation to the Rewards Program.
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The Rewards Program is offered by TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC and its affiliates
TikTok USDS Joint Venture works with service providers and business partners, such as TT Commerce & Global Services LLC and its affiliates
TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates are solely responsible for any payment or financial obligations in relation to the Rewards Program.
Qualifications & exceptions
"Solely responsible" is stated for payment or financial obligations in relation to the Rewards Program
Not stated here
The text does not say which "certain important functions" service providers and business partners perform.
Later sections refer to rewards and payments from "TikTok" without defining that name; this source does not say whether it means TikTok USDS Joint Venture or TT Commerce & Global Services.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Context
Taking part may make you eligible for virtual or physical Rewards; what is available varies
If you take part in a Rewards Program you may be eligible for virtual and/or physical rewards (each a Reward) in recognition of meeting that program's requirements. Which Reward is available depends on the Rewards Program and on your location. The policy refers you to section 3 for what Rewards are and how you receive them.
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you may be eligible to receive virtual and/or physical rewards
in recognition of satisfying the relevant Rewards Program's requirements
The Reward available depends on the Rewards Program and your location.
3. What are Rewards and how do you receive them?
Qualifications & exceptions
"May be eligible" only; eligibility is not a promise of a Reward
Not stated here
The program-specific requirements and which locations get which Rewards are not stated in this policy.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Permission or license
Meeting the criteria does not guarantee participation or a Reward; TikTok has full discretion
Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee participation in a Rewards Program. TikTok USDS Joint Venture can deny, terminate or suspend your participation in, or access to, any Rewards Program and any Rewards, or any portion of them, at any time at its discretion. Meeting the criteria may make you eligible for a Reward but does not entitle you to one. TikTok USDS Joint Venture keeps full discretion over whether to provide Rewards and over their nature and amount, and says providing Rewards is entirely voluntary.
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Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee your participation in any Rewards Program.
has the right to deny, terminate or suspend your participation in, and/or access to, any Rewards Program and any Rewards, or any portion thereof, at any time, at our discretion.
while meeting eligibility criteria may make you eligible for a Reward, it does not entitle you to one.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture maintains full discretion on whether to provide Rewards and the nature and amount of Rewards. TikTok USDS Joint Venture's provision of Rewards to you is entirely voluntary.
Even if you are eligible to receive a Reward, TikTok USDS Joint Venture maintains full discretion on whether to give you a Reward, including the type and amount.
Qualifications & exceptions
Eligibility is described as possibly making you eligible, not entitling you to a Reward
Not stated here
The text does not say whether "any Rewards, or any portion thereof" reaches Rewards you already received; section 6 separately covers Rewards already received.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Company commitment
There is no charge to enter Rewards Programs
The policy says there is no charge to enter Rewards Programs. It does not address other costs, such as the transaction fees and conversion costs that later sections say may apply to a Reward Payment.
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There is no charge to enter Rewards Programs.
Qualifications & exceptions
Stated about entering a program, not about fees on payouts
Not stated here
Other costs that later sections mention (transaction fees, currency conversion) are not covered by this sentence.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Context
A Reward can be digital goods, merchandise or experiences, a monetary payment or a third-party benefit
A Reward can be one of four kinds: digital goods or services supplied by TikTok USDS Joint Venture (such as Coins and profile frames) or coupons and discount vouchers for other services it supplies; merchandise, real-world experiences or hospitality from TikTok USDS Joint Venture or its business partners; a monetary reward from TikTok, called a Reward Payment; and/or other goods, services or benefits supplied by a third-party Supplier, such as gift cards, coupons, experiences, trips or merchandise.
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can be:
Digital goods and/or services supplied by TikTok USDS Joint Venture (such as Coins and profile frames
or coupons and discount vouchers for other services that we supply
Merchandise, real-world experiences, or hospitality from TikTok USDS Joint Venture or our business partners
A monetary reward from TikTok
Other goods, services or other benefits supplied by a third-party supplier
TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates are solely responsible for any payment or financial obligations in relation to the Rewards Program.
Qualifications & exceptions
The kinds are joined with "and/or"; a Reward can be more than one kind
Not stated here
The introduction says TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates are solely responsible for payment or financial obligations, while this list calls the Reward Payment "from TikTok"; the text does not say which entity pays a Reward Payment.
"Coins" and "profile frames" are described in the Virtual Items Policy, which is not supplied.
Rewards recognize creator contributions, encourage new features, and thank active and inviting users
TikTok says it provides Rewards to, among other things, recognize a creator's contributions (the quality and quantity of content, viewer engagement and popularity), incentivize trying new features or products, thank users for active participation, and thank users for successfully inviting new users. Popularity is measured through the allocation of a Virtual Item called a Diamond.
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We provide Rewards to (amongst other things):
Recognize a creator's contributions to the Platform for the quality and quantity of content they share, the level of their viewer engagement, and their popularity.
Popularity is measured through TikTok
Incentivize you to try new features or products;
Thank you for your active participation on the Platform; and/or
Thank you for successfully inviting new users to the Platform.
Qualifications & exceptions
"Amongst other things": the listed purposes are not exhaustive
Not stated here
How Diamonds convert into any Reward is not stated here; the Virtual Items Policy is not supplied.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Procedure
TikTok tells you how to claim a Reward and you must follow its instructions
If you take part and are eligible for a Reward, TikTok will send an in-app notification or contact you by other channels, as appropriate, to tell you how to claim it. You must follow the instructions given to claim or use a Reward. Where a Reward depends on collecting a number or type of Virtual Items, the amount needed is explained in the program-specific provisions, which also set out the detailed Rewards and how to receive them.
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The relevant Rewards Program-specific provisions will include detailed information about what Rewards are available under that Rewards Program and how to receive them.
TikTok will send you an in-app notification or contact you via other channels (as appropriate) to tell you how to claim the Reward.
You must follow the instructions provided to claim or use a Reward.
If a Reward is dependent on you collecting a certain number or type of Virtual Items, the amount needed will be explained to you in the Rewards Program-specific provisions.
Qualifications & exceptions
Notification channel is "as appropriate"
Not stated here
The program-specific provisions that hold the detailed claim steps are not supplied.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Procedure
Some Rewards need a request, which TikTok reviews and aims to finish within 24 hours
In some cases you must submit a request to receive a Reward, normally from within your TikTok account. TikTok may need time to review the request. It says it will do its best to complete the review within twenty-four hours, although some requests may take longer.
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In some instances, to receive a Reward you will need to submit a request.
You can normally do this from within your TikTok account.
We will do our best to complete our review within twenty-four (24) hours, although some requests may take longer.
Qualifications & exceptions
"In some instances"; "normally"; "do our best", so the 24 hours is a target, not a guarantee
Not stated here
The text does not say what happens if review takes longer than 24 hours.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
You are responsible for taxes on Rewards, and TikTok may withhold tax
You are responsible for paying any taxes related to Rewards you receive, and Rewards are given inclusive of tax if applicable. TikTok is authorized, if it believes it is required, to withhold or deduct tax from payments and pay it to a tax authority; if it does, you are not entitled to any additional payment. TikTok USDS Joint Venture and its affiliates, service providers, business partners and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors have no obligation to support you in a claim for refund or relief from a tax authority.
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You are responsible for paying any taxes related to any Rewards you receive. All Rewards are given inclusive of tax (if applicable).
TikTok is authorized, if we believe we are required, to withhold and/or deduct tax from payments and to pay over these amounts to any tax authority.
you will not be entitled to any additional payment from TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
are under no obligation to support you in making a claim for refund or relief from any tax authority.
Qualifications & exceptions
Withholding turns on TikTok's belief that it is required, not on a stated legal test
Not stated here
"TikTok" in the withholding sentence is not defined; it may or may not mean the same entity as TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
Rewards cannot be transferred or exchanged, and refunds are limited
Rewards cannot be transferred to anyone else and you cannot exchange them for anything else. You are responsible for your use of Rewards. TikTok does not offer refunds or reimbursements for Rewards you have received unless it is at fault or legally required to.
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Rewards cannot be transferred to anyone else, and you cannot exchange them for anything else.
You are responsible for your use of Rewards.
We do not offer refunds or reimbursements for Rewards you have received, unless we are at fault or are otherwise legally required to.
Qualifications & exceptions
Refund exception: unless TikTok is at fault or otherwise legally required
Not stated here
The text does not say who decides whether TikTok is "at fault".
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
Your ability to receive a Reward expires after two years unless the program says otherwise
Unless the program-specific provisions say otherwise, your ability to receive a Reward expires two years after the date you are first eligible to receive it. Some Rewards also have a time limit for using them. You must claim and use them by the expiration date, as applicable, or you forfeit the Reward. TikTok USDS Joint Venture and its affiliates, service providers, business partners and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors have no obligation to extend unclaimed or unused Rewards that have expired.
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Unless the Rewards Program-specific provisions state otherwise, your ability to receive a Reward will expire two (2) years from the date you are first eligible to receive it.
Some Rewards will have a time limit within which you can use them.
You must claim and use them by the expiration date (as applicable) or you will forfeit the Reward.
are under no obligation to extend any unclaimed or unused Rewards that have expired.
Qualifications & exceptions
Default two years; program-specific provisions may differ
Some Rewards have their own use-by limit
Not stated here
Program-specific provisions that may set a different expiry are not supplied.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Company commitment
TikTok will correct mistakes in a Reward and may offer a different Reward
TikTok does its best to give the correct number and type of Rewards. If it learns a mistake was made in providing a Reward, it says it will correct the mistake as soon as it can. TikTok USDS Joint Venture may also offer you a different Reward from the one set out in the program-specific provisions.
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We do our best to ensure that we reward you with the correct number and type of Rewards.
If we learn that a mistake was made when providing a Reward, we will correct the mistake as soon as we can.
TikTok USDS Joint Venture may offer you a different Reward to the one set out in the Reward Program-specific provisions.
Qualifications & exceptions
"Do our best" for accuracy; correction "as soon as we can"
Not stated here
The text does not say whether a correction can reduce or remove a Reward already provided, or whether you are told.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
To receive a Reward Payment you must meet requirements, provide information and a payment account in your name
A Rewards Program may allow you to receive a Reward Payment. To be eligible you must meet the eligibility requirements in the program-specific provisions, provide any relevant information TikTok requests (including to verify your identity, age and location), and give details of a valid payment account or instrument with a payment provider TikTok supports, registered in your legal name, such as a bank account or PayPal account (a Preferred Account).
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A Rewards Program may allow you to receive a Reward Payment.
To be eligible for a Reward Payment you must:
Meet our eligibility requirements, as set out in the applicable Rewards Program-specific provisions
Provide us with any relevant information we request (including to verify your identity, age and location)
Provide us with details of a valid payment account or payment instrument with a payment provider we support and registered in your legal name, such as a bank account or a PayPal account
Qualifications & exceptions
All three requirements are listed together ("and")
"May allow": not every program offers a Reward Payment
Not stated here
Which payment providers are supported and what other information TikTok may request are not listed.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
You must keep information accurate; TikTok is not responsible for problems from inaccurate details
You must make sure the information you provide is accurate, complete and up to date. If you provide inaccurate information, TikTok, its affiliates, service providers, business partners and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors are not responsible for delays or issues with Reward Payments, and you bear the consequences, such as lost, stolen or misdirected funds or other harm.
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You must make sure that the information you provide is accurate, complete and up-to-date.
will not be responsible for any delays or issues with Reward Payments, and you will bear any resulting consequences, such as lost, stolen, or misdirected funds or other harm.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies where the problem results from inaccurate information you provided
Not stated here
The text does not say how errors that are not the user's are handled; the liability section and the payment provider paragraph address other causes.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
A displayed Reward Payment amount belongs to TikTok until it reaches your Preferred Account
For some Rewards Programs a Reward Payment may be shown to you as available to be paid out immediately or later. Until you receive the Reward Payment in your Preferred Account, any amount shown to you belongs to TikTok. A displayed balance is therefore not described as money you own.
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a Reward Payment may be displayed to you as being available to be paid out immediately or at a later date
Until you receive a Reward Payment in your Preferred Account, any amount displayed to you belongs to TikTok.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies to "some" Rewards Programs
Not stated here
The text does not say what happens to a displayed amount that is not paid out, beyond the reasons given in section 4 and the expiry rule.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
Minimum and maximum limits and transaction fees may apply to Reward Payments
Minimum and maximum Reward Payment limits may apply, along with transaction fees. TikTok says it will also tell you if other minimum requirements must be met before it makes the Reward Payment.
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Minimum and maximum Reward Payment limits may apply, along with transaction fees.
also let you know if you need to meet any other minimum requirements before we make the Reward Payment.
Qualifications & exceptions
"May apply": the amounts are not given in this policy
Not stated here
The limit and fee amounts are not stated in this policy.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Company practice
TikTok weighs a range of factors, such as LIVE activity, to decide the Reward Payment
TikTok takes into account a range of factors when deciding which Reward Payment will be available to you. For payments arising from your LIVE content, the factors may include popularity measured in Diamonds collected, LIVE duration, new unique followers while LIVE, viewer engagement, number of days LIVE, league or ranking, and the quality and safety of your LIVE content.
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We take into account a range of factors when deciding what Reward Payment will be available to you.
for Reward Payments arising from your LIVE content, the factors we take into account may include: your popularity on the Platform (measured in Diamonds collected), LIVE duration, the number of new unique followers while you are LIVE, viewer engagement, the number of days you have gone LIVE, your league or ranking, and the quality and safety of your LIVE content
Popularity is measured through TikTok
Qualifications & exceptions
The LIVE factors are given "for example" and "may include", so they are not a full list
Not stated here
Factors for Reward Payments that do not come from LIVE content are not listed.
The weight of each factor and how a league or ranking is set are not stated.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Company practice
Reward Payments are calculated in USD and conversion costs may be deducted
Reward Payments are calculated in US dollars. TikTok may show an estimate in your local currency for reference. If it transfers a payment to your Preferred Account in your local currency, there may be a conversion cost, which is applied to your Reward Payment. Applicable transaction fees and foreign exchange rates will be shown before you request or receive a payment.
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Reward Payments are calculated in USD.
We may display the estimated amount in your local currency for ease of reference.
If we transfer a Reward Payment to your Preferred Account in your local currency, there may be a cost related to this conversion, which will be applied to your Reward Payment.
Details of applicable transaction fees and foreign exchange rates will be displayed to you before you request or receive a Reward Payment.
Qualifications & exceptions
Conversion cost applies "if" payment is made in local currency
Not stated here
The size of conversion costs and fees is not stated; it is shown before payment.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Procedure
Reward Payments are paid periodically or on request, and can be delayed or redirected
Depending on the Rewards Program, a Reward Payment may be paid to your Preferred Account periodically or after your request. In some cases you need to submit a request to receive a Reward. Separately, TikTok may suspend, delay or redirect requested Rewards or your eligibility to receive a Reward Payment for security, legal or regulatory reasons or to maintain the integrity of your account or the Platform.
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Depending on the Rewards Program, a Reward Payment may be available to be paid to your Preferred Account periodically or following your request.
In some instances, to receive a Reward you will need to submit a request.
suspend, delay or re-direct any requested Rewards and/or your eligibility to receive a Reward Payment
Qualifications & exceptions
Timing depends on the Rewards Program
Not stated here
The payment schedule for each program is in the program-specific provisions, which are not supplied.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
TikTok and its partners disclaim responsibility for third-party payment providers and timing
TikTok, its affiliates, service providers, business partners (including TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates) and their officers, directors, employees, agents and advisors say they are not responsible for loss or damage caused by a third-party payment method or payment service provider, or an interruption in its services, provided it is not the result of their actions. Because Reward Payments are sent through a third-party provider, they say they cannot and will not guarantee payment within a specific period, even if timing was indicated, and will not be liable to you or anyone else for a failure or delay caused by that provider.
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are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by a third-party payment method or payment service provider, or any interruption of services being offered by a third-party payment service provider to you, provided it is not as a result of our actions.
cannot and will not guarantee the fulfilment of Reward Payments within a specific period of time (even if we have provided an indication of timing)
will not be liable to you or any third party for any failure or delay in your receipt of a Reward Payment that is caused by a third-party payment service provider.
Qualifications & exceptions
Responsibility is disclaimed "provided it is not as a result of our actions"
The no-liability statement covers failures or delays caused by the third-party provider
Not stated here
The text does not say how to tell whether a failure came from the provider or from TikTok.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Context
Non-monetary Rewards come from TikTok or a separate Supplier, and TikTok decides eligibility
Some Rewards Programs give a non-monetary Reward from TikTok USDS Joint Venture, for example Virtual Items. Sometimes a Supplier provides the non-monetary Reward, but TikTok USDS Joint Venture is still the party responsible for determining eligibility for it. Each Supplier is a separate organization from TikTok USDS Joint Venture. The section summary says monetary Rewards depend on meeting eligibility requirements and linking a supported payment account, and non-monetary Rewards may be provided by TikTok USDS Joint Venture or a third-party Supplier.
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Some Rewards Programs allow you to receive a non-monetary Reward from TikTok USDS Joint Venture, for example Virtual Items.
Sometimes, a non-monetary Reward will be supplied by a Supplier, although TikTok USDS Joint Venture will still be the party responsible for determining the eligibility for the Reward
Each Supplier is a separate and distinct organization from TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
You may be able to receive monetary Rewards by meeting eligibility requirements and linking a supported payment account, subject to the terms set out above.
Non-monetary Rewards, including digital and physical goods and services, may also be offered by TikTok USDS Joint Venture and be provided by TikTok USDS Joint Venture or a third-party Supplier.
Qualifications & exceptions
"Some" programs and "sometimes" a Supplier
Not stated here
The policy does not name any Suppliers.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
For Supplier Rewards you must follow the Supplier's own terms and take specific steps
Suppliers may have their own terms (Supplier T&Cs) that you must follow to use their product or service or to claim a Reward, in addition to the Rewards Program Terms. You must create or log in to a Supplier account if required, read and agree to the Supplier T&Cs before claiming the Reward, make sure you are eligible to claim it, and check how long the Reward is valid.
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Suppliers may have their own terms
that you must comply with to use their product or service or to successfully claim a Reward, which are supplementary to the Rewards Programs Terms. You must:
If required, create or log in to an account with the Supplier to use their product or service;
Read and agree to the Supplier T&Cs before claiming the applicable Reward;
Ensure that you are eligible to claim the Reward; and
Verify the validity period of the Reward.
Qualifications & exceptions
Supplier T&Cs are "supplementary to" the Rewards Programs Terms
Not stated here
Supplier T&Cs are not supplied and the policy does not say what happens if they conflict with these terms.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Permission or license
TikTok USDS Joint Venture can change how it issues a Reward without prior notice
TikTok USDS Joint Venture reserves the right to change the methodology for issuing a Reward at any time and without prior notice. If you live in a country where notice is required, it says it will make every effort to notify you of changes.
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TikTok USDS Joint Venture reserves the right to change the methodology for issuing a Reward at any time and without prior notice.
If you live in a country where notice is required, we will make every effort to notify you of changes.
Qualifications & exceptions
Notice is promised only "in a country where notice is required", and then as "every effort"
Not stated here
Section 5 separately says TikTok will attempt advance notice of material changes to the program; how the two fit together is not explained.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Permission or license
TikTok may deduct, withhold, delay or cut off a Reward in the listed situations, at its discretion
TikTok may deduct all or part of a Reward you have become eligible to receive, withhold it entirely (including a Reward Payment), delay it, or revoke your eligibility to request it, if one of the listed situations applies. The section summary describes this as TikTok keeping the discretion to withhold or delay the granting of a Reward, in part or in full, where it has cause. The listed situations are covered in the cards that follow.
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We may deduct a Reward that you have become eligible to receive (in part or in full), or you may not receive a Reward (including a Reward Payment) at all, or receipt of the Reward may be delayed or we may revoke your eligibility to request it, if:
We maintain the discretion to withhold or delay (in part or in full) the granting of a Reward where we have cause to do so.
Qualifications & exceptions
Applies "if" a listed situation arises; the summary says "where we have cause to do so"
Not stated here
The text does not say whether a Reward already paid can be taken back under this section.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
A Reward can be withheld if you do not give requested information or a verified payment account
A Reward may be deducted, withheld, delayed or your eligibility revoked if you do not give TikTok the information it asks for in accordance with its instructions, or, for a Reward Payment, if you do not provide a verified and supported Preferred Account.
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You do not provide us with the information that we ask for in accordance with our instructions;
For a Reward Payment, you do not provide us with a verified and supported Preferred Account;
Qualifications & exceptions
These items are each listed as a ground, joined with "and/or"
Not stated here
The text does not say how long you have to provide the information or how a Preferred Account is verified.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Permission or license
TikTok may withhold, suspend, delay or redirect Rewards for legal, regulatory, risk or security reasons
A Reward may be withheld, suspended, delayed or redirected, in part or in full, if TikTok is required to do so for legal, regulatory, risk management or security reasons. Separately, TikTok may for security, legal or regulatory reasons, or to maintain the integrity of your account or the Platform, suspend, delay or redirect requested Rewards and your eligibility to receive a Reward Payment. It will attempt to contact you, but it may make urgent changes without advance notice.
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We are required to withhold, suspend, delay or re-direct any Reward (or part of it) for legal, regulatory, risk management or security reasons;
We may, for security, legal, or regulatory reasons and/or to maintain the integrity of your account and/or the Platform, suspend, delay or re-direct any requested Rewards and/or your eligibility to receive a Reward Payment.
We will attempt to contact you if we have to do this.
there may be situations where we need to make urgent changes for security, legal or regulatory reasons, and we may not be able to provide you with advance notice.
Qualifications & exceptions
The first ground is "required"; the second sentence says "may" and adds account or Platform integrity
TikTok "will attempt" to contact you
Not stated here
The text does not say where a redirected Reward goes or how long a suspension can last.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
A Reward can be withheld if you breach the rules, obtain it dishonestly or tamper with a program
A Reward may be deducted, withheld, delayed or your eligibility revoked if you have breached any applicable law, rule or regulation, or TikTok determines you have acted in a way that breaches the law, the Rewards Program Terms or its other policies; if TikTok believes the Reward was obtained dishonestly; if you otherwise used your account or activity on TikTok in violation of any applicable TikTok policy, law or regulation; or if TikTok determines you tampered, or tried to tamper, with a Rewards Program process or operation. Several of these turn on TikTok's own belief or determination. The eligibility rules separately require you not to be in breach or suspected breach.
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You have breached any applicable law, rule or regulation, or we determine that you have acted in a manner that means you have breached the law, the Rewards Program Terms, applicable Rewards Program-specific provisions
We believe your Reward has been obtained dishonestly;
You otherwise used your TikTok account or engaged in activity on TikTok in violation of any applicable TikTok policy, law, or regulation; and/or
We determine that you have tampered with, or have attempted to tamper with, the process or the operation of a Rewards Program.
Have complied with all relevant obligations and not be in breach or suspected breach of the Rewards Program Terms
Qualifications & exceptions
Several grounds depend on what TikTok "believes" or "determines"
Violation of "any applicable TikTok policy" is not limited to rewards-related policies
Not stated here
The text does not describe any process for TikTok to share its determination or for you to respond before a Reward is withheld.
TikTok policies other than those linked are not identified.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Permission or license
A Reward can be withheld if TikTok believes giving it may cause reputational damage
A Reward may be deducted, withheld, delayed or your eligibility revoked if TikTok believes providing you with the Reward may cause reputational damage to TikTok or its affiliates, service providers and business partners (including TT Commerce & Global Services and its affiliates).
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We believe providing you with a Reward may cause reputational damage to us or our affiliates, service providers, and business partners
Qualifications & exceptions
Turns on TikTok's belief that damage "may" result, not on a stated misconduct by you
Not stated here
The text does not say what counts as reputational damage or who in the business partner group is covered beyond those named.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
A Reward can be withheld if your content misrepresents or hides a commercial relationship
A Reward may be deducted, withheld, delayed or your eligibility revoked if your content falsely states, misrepresents or conceals any affiliation or commercial relationship with any person or entity. The ground applies whether or not you are also in breach of the Branded Content Policy.
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Your content falsely states, misrepresents, or conceals any affiliation or commercial relationship with any person or entity (including whether or not in breach of our Branded Content Policy
Qualifications & exceptions
The Branded Content Policy wording is "including whether or not in breach of", so the ground does not depend on that policy being breached
Not stated here
The Branded Content Policy is linked but not supplied in this source.
Charges & Financial Obligations · Restriction or exception
If a program is ended or suspended, TikTok may deduct your Rewards balance or not give a Reward
If your participation in a Rewards Program, or a product feature or service, is suspended or terminated for these reasons, TikTok may deduct all or part of your Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward. Where appropriate or legally required, TikTok will tell you if it disables, suspends or terminates your access to a Rewards Program.
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If your participation in a Rewards Program or a product feature or service is suspended or terminated for these reasons, we may deduct wholly or partially your Rewards balance or otherwise not give a Reward.
Where appropriate or legally required, we will tell you if we disable, suspend, or terminate your access to a Rewards Program.
Qualifications & exceptions
"These reasons" appears right after the program termination reasons; the text does not say whether it also covers the access-termination grounds above
Not stated here
No compensation or refund for a deducted balance is mentioned.