Twitch: getting viewbots - is that allowed?

Streaming through Twitch is a profitable business for familiar faces on the platform. Buying viewbots and being promoted by them is a thorn in the side of Twitch. In this practical tip, we will explain the business with the viewbots.

Twitch: getting viewbots - is that allowed?

• Anyone who uses Viewbots to place their channel prominently on the platform or to present potential advertisers with the wrong number of hits is acting against the terms and conditions, according to Twitch.
• Twitch has been taking action against Viewbot service providers for a long time and has achieved initial success in banning Viewbots from the platform. However, the lawsuits have so far only been directed against the sellers and not against streamers themselves.
• Buying viewbots is also a violation of Twitch's terms and conditions. Viewbots are fraudulent and are designed to distort competition. Thus, they are illegal beyond the general terms and conditions.
• If you suspect that your Channel Viewbots are watching, Twitch advises you to contact support. You do not have to worry about anything if you are not responsible for the bots yourself.

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