As a Twitch affiliate can I stream on Facebook

Twitch affiliates are not allowed to live stream to other platforms simultaneously. As part of joining the affiliate program Twitch streamers sign an exclusivity agreement stating that content streamed on Twitch can not be shown on other platforms for a 24 hour period.

While Twitch states that multistreaming is not allowed for affiliates it is relatively rare the policy is enforced. For smaller content creators under 30 concurrent viewers, it is unlikely Twitch will enforce or even know that you are streaming to other platforms. The affiliate approval system is entirely automated and the Twitch moderation team doesn’t spend time investigating off-platform activities of smaller content creators. 

The primary instance where live multistreaming could pose a major issue is if the affiliate has reached the milestones to apply for Twitch Partner in which case their channel will come under manual review. If you are caught live multistreaming during a Partnership review this could result in a ban and potentially go on your permanent record for the next time your channel is reviewed.

Is Becoming a Twitch Affiliate Worth It?

Choosing to become a Twitch affiliate will unlock two key ways to make money streaming with the ability to accept donations through Twitch Subs and Twitch Bits. Beyond this there are also bonuses for your community as Twitch affiliates have access to their own custom channel emotes, channel points and the ability to run community polls. 

The primary disadvantage of becoming a Twitch affiliate is you lose the ability to multistream to other platforms. While it is easier to start making money by accepting Twitch affiliate for many it comes at a cost by limiting the wider reach streaming multiple places at once enables.  

If you’re looking to grow an audience quickly the easiest method is to multistream using a free service like Restream.io

Restream allows you to freely broadcast to multiple different platforms at once allowing you to reach a much larger audience. You can also manage viewers in multi-chat which means there is no need to switch tabs and you can easily read all the messages from Twitch, Youtube, and Facebook on one screen.

Will Multistreaming to Other Platforms Get Viewers Faster?

Streaming to Twitch, Youtube, and Facebook at the same time is one of the most effective ways to grow as a new streamer. If you are just starting out, Twitch can be brutal when it comes to attracting new viewers. Other popular platforms such as Facebook and Youtube are usually easier to grow as both have an algorithm that can promote new streamers. Many popular content creators start out building an audience on these platforms before moving to Twitch later on when they have an established community. 

Multistreaming Rules

Streaming to Twitch, Youtube, and Facebook at the same time is perfectly fine unless you have reached Twitch Affiliate status. As of March 2021, Youtube and Facebook have no restrictions in place and streaming on other platforms. The only exception to this rule is if you are a Partnered streamer. Many of the largest content creators sign deals to exclusively stream to one platform. These contracts are generally for a fixed amount of time for a predetermined sum regardless of the number of viewers the streamer brings in.

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IANAL, but from my understanding technically they can, if they are streaming "different content". Twitch says content that's streamed to its service must stay exclusive for 24 hours after the stream ends if you're an Affiliate. If they use a separate data feed (separate OBS instance) and make the content sufficiently different (different overlay?) then they probably can technically do that. If you did a IRL-style stream to Facebook where you don't show gameplay while you're gaming on Twitch that may be considered different enough to not violate your Affiliate agreement. All of this is just speculation on my part though.

But I have a feeling they're not doing any of that and are actually breaking the rules. Either they didn't read the Affiliate agreement or they just don't care.

What is Twitch’s Live Content Exclusivity agreement? And can Twitch Affiliates stream on other platforms such as YouTube or Facebook Gaming? Let’s take a deeper look and answer some frequently asked questions.

Keeping It Brief

• Creators on Twitch enter into an agreement with Twitch once they onboard as an Affiliate.
• A “Live Content Exclusivity” clause is included within the Affiliate Agreement.
• This article explains the Live Content Exclusivity clause and how it limits you from creating content on other platforms.

Is Twitch Affiliate Agreement A Contract?

Yes, the Twitch Affiliate Agreement is a contract between you (an “Affiliate”) and Twitch. When you register for the Affiliate Program, you enter into a legal contract with Twitch as per the Twitch Affiliate Agreement.

Therefore it is crucial to read the Twitch Affiliate Agreement carefully. It outlines several dos and don’ts. And you should be aware of this contract if you are invited to the Twitch Affiliate Program.

Many creators skip reading over the Twitch Affiliate Agreement. And while this may save a few minutes, it leads to them not knowing what actions violate the Agreement. Additionally, agreeing to any legal contract without reading it in its entirety is something you must always avoid.

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One of the questions that most Twitch Affiliates ask is whether they can stream on other platforms such as YouTube, Facebook Gaming, Tik-Tok, etc. Twitch answers this question in their Affiliate Agreement.

What Does The “Live Content Exclusivity” Mean

Live Content Exclusivity is a clause within the Twitch Affiliate Agreement that gives Twitch exclusive rights to any content you broadcast on Twitch for a period of twenty-four (24) hours following the end of your live broadcast.

Thus, a Twitch Affiliate cannot live stream to multiple platforms at the same time. Additionally, you cannot upload or make available your VOD’s on any other platform for 24 hours.

• When you are a Twitch Affiliate, the content you live stream (audio and visual) must remain exclusively on Twitch for twenty-four (24) hours.
• You are allowed to share clips created using Twitch’s clip generation service on other platforms.
• However, you cannot upload parts of or the entirety of your live stream content on other platforms for twenty-four (24) hours.
• Once twenty-four (24) hours have passed since the end of your live stream, Twitch doesn’t hold exclusive rights to your content. And you can publish your content on other platforms.

Can Twitch Affiliate Be Taken Away?

Twitch can terminate your Affiliate status, permanently suspend you from its service or take any other action it deems necessary if you violate the Twitch Affiliate Agreement or Twitch’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.

To ensure your Twitch account is always in good standing, read and comply with the Twitch Affiliate Agreement, Terms of Service, Community Guidelines, and DMCA Guidelines.

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Additionally, Twitch can remove you from the Affiliate Program if you remain inactive for a period of more than 12 months.

Our aim is not to get rid of folks who are broadcasting on a semi-regular basis. Rather, this element is designed to allow Twitch to terminate members of the Affiliate Program that walk-away from the program through a complete lack of participation for longer than 12 months.

Twitch

Yes, Twitch Affiliates can stream on other platforms. The Twitch Affiliate Agreement does not bind you to live stream on Twitch exclusively. However, you are not allowed to stream on Twitch and other web-based, Twitch like platforms simultaneously.

If you wish to stream on other platforms, you can work on a content plan that includes alternate days of streaming on other platforms.

Additionally, you can create unique live content for other platforms. For example, you can live stream gaming content on Twitch and IRL content on Instagram or Tik-Tok.

Live streaming simultaneously on Twitch and other competing platforms like YouTube and Facebook Gaming is a violation of the Twitch Affiliate Agreement. And while Twitch doesn’t enforce this rule strictly, it can terminate your account at any time if you violate the Agreement.

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Don’t follow in their footsteps if you see other creators simultaneously streaming to multiple platforms. Some creators take Twitch’s lax enforcement as a reason to violate the Agreement. Twitch can crackdown and terminate any account in violation whenever it wishes.

Additionally, some creators find loopholes in the Agreement and live stream a different angle or audio-only on other platforms. However, this is also a violation of the Twitch Affiliate Agreement.

Any audio-visual content you live stream on Twitch must remain exclusive to Twitch for 24 hours. While they may get away with it, for now, they risk getting their account terminated due to a violation of the legal contract.

Can A Twitch Affiliate Stream On Facebook Gaming?

Yes, a Twitch Affiliate can stream on Facebook Gaming. As an Affiliate, you are not bound to live stream exclusively on Twitch. You are free to stream on Facebook Gaming. However, you cannot simultaneously stream on Twitch and Facebook Gaming.

Twitch holds exclusive rights to any content you live stream for 24 hours after the end of your broadcast. Thus, you cannot simultaneously stream on Twitch and Facebook Gaming. However, you can stream on Facebook Gaming on days you don’t stream on Twitch.

Can A Twitch Affiliate Stream On YouTube?

Yes, a Twitch Affiliate can stream on YouTube. As an Affiliate, you are not bound to live stream exclusively on Twitch. You are free to stream on YouTube. However, you cannot simultaneously stream on Twitch and YouTube.

Twitch holds exclusive rights to any content you live stream for 24 hours after the end of your broadcast. Thus, you cannot simultaneously stream on Twitch and YouTube. However, you can stream on YouTube on days you don’t stream on Twitch.

Can A Twitch Affiliate Stream On Tik-Tok?

Yes, a Twitch Affiliate can stream on Tik-Tok. As an Affiliate, you are not bound to live stream exclusively on Twitch. You are free to stream on Tik-Tok. Twitch also allows you to simultaneously stream on Twitch and Tik-Tok.

Twitch holds exclusive rights to any content you live stream for 24 hours after the end of your broadcast. Thus, you cannot simultaneously stream on Twitch and Tik-Tok. However, you can stream on YouTube on days you don’t stream on Twitch.

Can A Twitch Affiliate Stream On Instagram Live?

Yes, a Twitch Affiliate can stream on Instagram Live. As an Affiliate, you are not bound to live stream exclusively on Twitch. You are free to stream on Instagram. Twitch also allows you to simultaneously stream on Twitch and Instagram.