Frequently Asked Questions

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Straight answers about the Creator Network, TikTok Shop, and working with us.

The Basics

What is BEAR MINIMUM?

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A creator and seller network built on LIVE, commerce, and brand partnerships. We help creators grow on LIVE and across the platforms they use, help them earn through TikTok Shop and merch, and run TikTok Shop, live shopping, and creator campaigns for brands and sellers.

On TikTok, we're a LIVE Creator Network and an approved TikTok Shop Partner.

Our founder has been producing LIVE content for 15+ years, working with 200+ celebrities, athletes, creators, and brands including ESPN, the NFL, the NBA, and Disney.

Is BEAR MINIMUM part of TikTok?

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No. Creator Networks are entities independent from TikTok. We work with TikTok as a LIVE Creator Network and an approved TikTok Shop Partner, but TikTok makes its own decisions on eligibility, moderation, and payouts.

Do you only work on TikTok?

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No. TikTok LIVE is where most of our creators start, and we also help with growth strategy across the other platforms they use, like YouTube and Instagram. On the brand side, campaigns and UGC can run wherever the audience is. Tell us what you're working on.

How does BEAR MINIMUM make money?

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TikTok pays us based on our creators' LIVE activity, and we share those rewards with our creators. We also earn from TikTok Shop campaigns, brand and seller services, and merch.

We never take a cut of your Diamonds.

TikTok LIVE Creator Network

Does it cost anything to join the TikTok LIVE Creator Network?

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No. There is no fee to join the TikTok LIVE Creator Network, no contract, and no cut of your Diamonds.

Who can join the TikTok LIVE Creator Network?

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To join our TikTok LIVE Creator Network, you need to be 18 or older, based in the United States or Canada, have earned under 500K Diamonds in the last 6 months, not be in another Creator Network, and have one TikTok account that goes LIVE.

How do I apply to the TikTok LIVE Creator Network?

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Apply through TikTok using the link on our TikTok LIVE page. TikTok reviews your eligibility, typically within 24 to 48 hours. If you're cleared, we send your invite and set you up on a call.

Applying does not mean you are automatically part of the network. We review your details and, if it looks like a fit, invite you to join.

What do I get after joining the TikTok LIVE Creator Network?

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Proven strategies to grow your audience and earnings, a share of the rewards TikTok pays us for your LIVE activity, paid promotion funded by us, LIVE feedback and open office hours with our team, Creator Network campaigns and event invites, battle matchmaking, fast account escalation, and our Discord.

The specific services you get are subject to your Creator Network invitation details.

Does the TikTok LIVE Creator Network have a minimum streaming commitment?

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Yes: 7 LIVE days and 15 hours a month. When you stream, how long each session runs, and what you stream is up to you.

Can I join the TikTok LIVE Creator Network if I'm already in another one?

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No. TikTok only allows one Creator Network at a time, so we can't work with you or advise on leaving your current network. There is a cooldown after leaving a network, and depending on your Diamond earnings you may no longer meet the requirements to join another one.

Can you get a ban or strike reversed?

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No. We escalate your case through TikTok partner channels so it gets reviewed faster, and we stay on it until there's an answer. TikTok makes the decision, and sometimes the answer is no.

Do you guarantee growth or earnings for LIVE creators?

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No. We can't guarantee viewers, earnings, brand partnerships, or growth. What we provide is coaching, feedback on your LIVEs, escalation support, and paid promotion.

TikTok Shop for Creators

How does TikTok Shop work for creators?

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You promote products through videos and LIVE and earn commission on every sale you drive. TikTok Shop runs the store and pays your commission. We match you with products that fit your content and get you into partner campaigns. See TikTok Shop for creators.

Who's eligible for TikTok Shop affiliate?

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TikTok sets affiliate eligibility, currently 5,000+ followers. TikTok sometimes invites creators below that to pilot programs.

Does the Shop side affect my LIVE earnings?

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No. We earn a share on TikTok Shop campaigns only. Your LIVE Diamonds are separate and stay yours.

Can you help with TikTok Shop violations?

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Yes, for creators bound to our network. We file the support request with TikTok on your behalf. We can only file for creators bound to the network, so we can't help with violations on accounts that aren't. TikTok makes the final decision, and we can't promise an outcome.

Can you help me launch my own merch?

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Yes. We handle creator merch from concept to drop: strategy, design, sourcing, vendors, and launch timing. Tell us about it.

For Brands & Sellers

What TikTok Shop services do you offer sellers?

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We're a full service TikTok Shop Partner, approved in four seller service categories for the US market: Shop Management, Creator Matchmaking, LIVE Management, and Seller Affiliate Management. Use one or all four.

What else can you do for brands?

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Brand ambassador programs, UGC and campaign content, and talent and hosting for LIVE shopping, events, and streams.

Do you make videos and run ads?

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Yes. We make short product videos with creators from our network, and we add paid ads once sales are proven.

Do you only use creators from your own network?

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No. We start with our own roster, then reach into the full TikTok Shop creator program when a campaign needs more reach.

Do you work with sellers outside the US?

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Our TikTok Shop Partner services are approved for the United States market.

Does my shop stay mine?

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Yes. You own your shop. We run it day to day, and you stay the owner of the shop, your products, and your sales.

Can you promise results?

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No. Sales depend on your product, margins, and market. We can't guarantee sales, views, or creator performance. What we do is run the shop, creators, video, and LIVE selling, and report weekly on what is working.

How do we get started?

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Send us a message through our contact page and pick Seller or Brand. A real person will get back to you.

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BEAR MINIMUM is a creator and seller network built on LIVE, commerce, and brand partnerships, working with a small roster of creators in the United States and Canada. BEAR MINIMUM is a TikTok-contracted LIVE Creator Network and TikTok Shop Partner. It provides one-to-one coaching and growth strategy across platforms, TikTok Shop and live shopping services, and brand campaigns including UGC, ambassadors, and talent and hosting. BEAR MINIMUM does not take a percentage of creators' TikTok LIVE Diamond earnings and does not require creators to sign a contract term.
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