BuskerBeat is a global community that celebrates street performance and artistic expression. These guidelines ensure everyone has a safe, positive, and inspiring experience.
🎤 Be Authentic
- Only post content of genuine street performances or related artistic content.
- Do not upload pre-recorded studio content as street performance.
- Use your real identity — impersonating other performers is strictly prohibited.
- Keep your profile information accurate and up to date.
🤝 Be Respectful
- Treat all community members with kindness and respect.
- No hate speech, discrimination, or harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic.
- Constructive feedback is welcome; personal attacks are not.
- Respect other performers' spaces and audiences.
🚫 Prohibited Content
The following content is not allowed on BuskerBeat:
- Sexually explicit or pornographic material.
- Graphic violence or content that glorifies harm.
- Content promoting illegal activities or substance abuse.
- Spam, scams, or misleading information.
- Content that infringes on copyrights or intellectual property.
- Private information of others without consent (doxxing).
- Content depicting or encouraging animal cruelty.
📡 Live Streaming Rules
- Live streams must feature real-time performances or behind-the-scenes content.
- Do not stream content that violates these guidelines.
- Moderators may end a stream at any time if violations are detected.
- Viewers should be respectful in live chat — no spamming, harassment, or inappropriate messages.
- Do not use live streaming to solicit donations outside the Stars system.
⭐ Fair Tipping & Stars
- Do not pressure or guilt others into sending Stars.
- Do not create fake accounts to tip yourself or inflate your stats.
- Report any suspicious tipping activity immediately.
- Stars are meant to show genuine appreciation for talent.
💼 Hiring Etiquette
- When hiring a busker, be clear about event details, expectations, and compensation.
- Buskers should honor accepted bookings and communicate any changes promptly.
- Do not use the hiring feature for non-performance-related requests.
- Both parties should maintain professional communication.
📍 Location & Safety
- Only share your location when you're comfortable doing so.
- Do not use the Nearby feature to stalk or harass performers.
- Buskers should be aware of their surroundings and local regulations.
- If you feel unsafe, use the in-app reporting feature or contact local authorities.
⚖️ Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines may result in:
- Warning: First-time minor violations.
- Content removal: Offending posts, videos, or streams will be taken down.
- Temporary suspension: Repeated violations (7–30 days).
- Permanent ban: Severe or repeated violations.
- Stars forfeiture: Fraudulent activity may result in loss of earned Stars.
📢 Reporting
Help us keep BuskerBeat safe! You can report content or users directly within the App using the report button on any post, profile, or live stream. Reports are reviewed within 24 hours.
You can also reach us at [email protected].