Focused Change

Content Monetisation Policy

22 August 2026

Added a requirement for users in Brazil between the minimum age and the age of legal majority to obtain a judicial permit to produce or distribute monetized or sponsored content. Updated formatting for the title and last modified date.

Privacy Policy

13 August 2026

Updated how Twitch uses personal information to include testing and improving technology, and developing or deploying generative AI models and services. The last modified date changed from 01/15/2026 to 08/12/2026.

Terms of Service

13 August 2026

Added a clause for users in Brazil between the Minimum Age and the age of legal majority requiring a judicial permit for monetized or sponsored content. Modified eligibility for Twitch monetization tools to include politicians, campaign committees, political action committees, political party committees, and government entities.

Advertising Content Policy

4 August 2026

Twitch either introduced new Advertising Content Policy or these terms are being tracked for the first time.

Community Guidelines

10 July 2026

Changed 'valid DMCA notification' to 'complete DMCA notification'.

Community Guidelines

6 May 2026

Twitch updated Community Guidelines.