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      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_vgen_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "VGen: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on VGen.",
      "body": "You must be at least 18 years old to create an account on VGen.\n\nWhat VGen actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vgen.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "VGen",
      "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "VGen",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        ],
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        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_vgen_signup_email",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "VGen: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Signing up for VGen requires an email address and password.",
      "body": "Signing up for VGen requires an email address and password.\n\nWhat VGen actually says:\n\n“Sign up with your email and password to create your VGen account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vgen.com/signup",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "VGen",
      "evidence_quote": "Sign up with your email and password to create your VGen account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "VGen",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
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        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_vgen_payout_bank",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "VGen: Money.payout",
      "summary": "VGen requires a connected bank account or PayPal to receive payouts.",
      "body": "VGen requires a connected bank account or PayPal to receive payouts.\n\nWhat VGen actually says:\n\n“To receive payouts, you must connect a bank account or PayPal to your VGen account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vgen.com/payouts",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "VGen",
      "evidence_quote": "To receive payouts, you must connect a bank account or PayPal to your VGen account.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "VGen",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "running",
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          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "vgen",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_vgen_approval_time",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "VGen: Running",
      "summary": "VGen states that account approval typically takes 1-2 business days after submission.",
      "body": "VGen states that account approval typically takes 1-2 business days after submission.\n\nWhat VGen actually says:\n\n“Account approval typically takes 1-2 business days after you submit all required information.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://vgen.com/help#approval",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "VGen",
      "evidence_quote": "Account approval typically takes 1-2 business days after you submit all required information.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "VGen",
      "topic": "Running",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "vgen",
        "topic": [
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_kofi_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must be at least 13 years old to use Ko-fi, but 18+ for monetary transactions.",
      "body": "You must be at least 13 years old to use Ko-fi, but 18+ for monetary transactions.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18 years old, you may only use the Service with the consent of your parent or guardian. For monetary transactions, you must be at least 18 years old.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18 years old, you may only use the Service with the consent of your parent or guardian. For monetary transactions, you must be at least 18 years old.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_kofi_signup_simple",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Ko-fi signup requires only an email address, username, and password.",
      "body": "Ko-fi signup requires only an email address, username, and password.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Sign up with your email, choose a username and password, and start creating.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/signup",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "Sign up with your email, choose a username and password, and start creating.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_kofi_payout_methods",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Ko-fi supports payouts via bank transfer, PayPal, and Stripe Connect.",
      "body": "Ko-fi supports payouts via bank transfer, PayPal, and Stripe Connect.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“You can withdraw your earnings via bank transfer, PayPal, or Stripe Connect.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/payouts",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "You can withdraw your earnings via bank transfer, PayPal, or Stripe Connect.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_deviantart_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "DeviantArt: Access.id",
      "summary": "DeviantArt requires users to be at least 13 years old to register.",
      "body": "DeviantArt requires users to be at least 13 years old to register.\n\nWhat DeviantArt actually says:\n\n“You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to use the DeviantArt Services.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.deviantart.com/about/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DeviantArt",
      "evidence_quote": "You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to use the DeviantArt Services.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "DeviantArt",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "deviantart",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_deviantart_commissions_setup",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "DeviantArt: Rules.content",
      "summary": "To offer commissions on DeviantArt, you must enable the Commissions feature in your account settings.",
      "body": "To offer commissions on DeviantArt, you must enable the Commissions feature in your account settings.\n\nWhat DeviantArt actually says:\n\n“Enable Commissions in your Settings to start accepting commission requests.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.deviantart.com/commissions",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "DeviantArt",
      "evidence_quote": "Enable Commissions in your Settings to start accepting commission requests.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "DeviantArt",
      "topic": "Rules.content",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "deviantart",
        "topic": [
          "rules.content"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_skeb_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Skeb: Access.id",
      "summary": "Skeb requires users to be at least 18 years old to create an account.",
      "body": "Skeb requires users to be at least 18 years old to create an account.\n\nWhat Skeb actually says:\n\n“Users must be 18 years of age or older to register for an account on Skeb.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://skeb.jp/terms_of_service",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Skeb",
      "evidence_quote": "Users must be 18 years of age or older to register for an account on Skeb.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Skeb",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "skeb",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_skeb_payout_bank",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Skeb: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Skeb payouts are processed via bank transfer only, requiring a verified bank account.",
      "body": "Skeb payouts are processed via bank transfer only, requiring a verified bank account.\n\nWhat Skeb actually says:\n\n“Payouts are made via bank transfer to a verified bank account registered in your name.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://skeb.jp/guide#payout",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Skeb",
      "evidence_quote": "Payouts are made via bank transfer to a verified bank account registered in your name.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Skeb",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "skeb",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_patreon_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Patreon: Access.id",
      "summary": "Patreon requires creators to be at least 18 years old to set up a paid membership page.",
      "body": "Patreon requires creators to be at least 18 years old to set up a paid membership page.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old to create a Patreon page and receive payments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/terms_of_use",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "You must be at least 18 years old to create a Patreon page and receive payments.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1151-art-commissions-how-to-start",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_patreon_payout_schedule",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Patreon: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Patreon processes payouts on the 5th of each month for earnings from the previous month.",
      "body": "Patreon processes payouts on the 5th of each month for earnings from the previous month.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Payouts are issued on the 5th day of each month for the previous month's earnings.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
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      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_etsy_signup_age",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Access.id",
      "summary": "Etsy requires sellers to be at least 18 years old to open a shop.",
      "body": "Etsy requires sellers to be at least 18 years old to open a shop.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“You must be at least 18 years old to register for an Etsy account and open a shop.”",
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      "subject": "Etsy",
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        "region": [
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        ],
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1151_art_commissions_how_to_start_etsy_fees_transaction",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Etsy: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale price, including shipping and gift wrapping.",
      "body": "Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale price, including shipping and gift wrapping.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Transaction fee: 6.5% of the total sale price (including shipping and gift wrapping).”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-02",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy",
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