If no one can help me with this, I’m done with TikTok for good. No more lives for me.

Dealing with TikTok Live restrictions, especially gifting suspensions, can be really disheartening, particularly when you’re fully engaged during your broadcasts. From personal experience and talking with other creators, these penalties often stem from TikTok’s algorithm detecting what it considers "lack of sustained engagement," which can sometimes misinterpret genuine interactive sessions. TikTok’s rules mention actions like staying off-screen or being non-interactive as reasons for suspension, but creators who actively engage through speech, gestures, and direct interactions with viewers have also faced these restrictions. What helped me was documenting my live sessions, making sure to vary my interactions regularly, and keeping the content dynamic to prove sustained engagement if an appeal is necessary. It's important to carefully review TikTok’s LIVE Monetization Guidelines and ensure that your live practices align with their defined policies. If a restriction occurs, promptly submit a detailed appeal, including evidence of engagement such as viewer comments and timestamps showing interaction. Connecting with the creator community for advice and potential agency representation can also provide additional support and experience in navigating these challenges. Additionally, diversifying your platform presence helps reduce the risk of being affected solely by one platform’s issues. Using other social media for live streams or content sharing can keep your audience engaged elsewhere while you resolve TikTok incidents. Ultimately, persistence and detailed adherence to platform guidelines, paired with an active appeal process, can help restore your live features and gifting privileges.