Well, there’s a few reasons. Let’s look at Publishers (Creators) TOS first:
Then also below:
- So you can’t use Creators for personal, family, or household purposes.
- You must be connected to a third-party wallet provider (aka, a custodial partner).
Also:
Of note on that:
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Can’t circumvent any limitations they employ
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Can’t manipulate or attempt to manipulate Services. They speak of things like contributions of money and all.
That last part is what really applies in what you’re saying. It would be not only trying to circumvent restrictions, but then it’s to manipulate services in a way that favors yourself. It’s certainly not using Rewards and Creators for the intent that is established by Brave.
The User TOS is actually similar. You’re not allowed to manipulate Services and you aren’t permitted to circumvent restrictions. I mean, if you really want to get technical, the TOS says once you added your BAT to the browser you aren’t allowed to withdraw them:
But Brave has kind of eased up on that and allows it to be withdrawn if you’re connected to a third party exchange partner, such as Uphold.
That aside, governments are kind of big on KYC/AML. Even though you’re talking a petty amount, people do this type of thing as money laundering or to fund things like drugs or terrorism. Argue as you may you’re trying to remove just a small amount and it’s a one time thing, there have been people who were trying to do this for the wrong reasons and abused systems. Part of that is actually why there’s the current restrictions in place.