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      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_partner_fee_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Revenue share percentage",
      "summary": "YouTube keeps 45% of ad revenue, creators receive 55%",
      "body": "YouTube keeps 45% of ad revenue, creators receive 55%\n\nWhat Google YouTube Help Center actually says:\n\n“The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and monetization features, and access to our Creator Support teams. It also allows revenue sharing from ads being served on your content.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google YouTube Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "The YouTube Partner Program (YPP) gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and monetization features, and access to our Creator Support teams. It also allows revenue sharing from ads being served on your content.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Revenue share percentage",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global YPP",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_partner_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Application requirements",
      "summary": "To join YPP, creators need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours (12 months) or 10 million Shorts views (90 days)",
      "body": "To join YPP, creators need 1,000 subscribers and either 4,000 watch hours (12 months) or 10 million Shorts views (90 days)\n\nWhat Google YouTube Help Center actually says:\n\n“1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 [qualified watch hours](#WHexplain) in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million [qualified Shorts views](#WHexplain) in the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google YouTube Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 [qualified watch hours](#WHexplain) in the last 12 months, or 2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million [qualified Shorts views](#WHexplain) in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Application requirements",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Where YPP is available",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_standard_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: Platform fee structure",
      "summary": "Patreon takes 10% of creator income for new creators who publish after August 4, 2025",
      "body": "Patreon takes 10% of creator income for new creators who publish after August 4, 2025\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“Whether you're new to Patreon or a long-time creator, this guide breaks down all the fees you can expect when offering paid memberships or [selling digital products](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/16303719836813-Selling-one-time-purchases-on-Patreon).\n\nIf you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Whether you're new to Patreon or a long-time creator, this guide breaks down all the fees you can expect when offering paid memberships or [selling digital products](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/16303719836813-Selling-one-time-purchases-on-Patreon).\n\nIf you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Platform fee structure",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "New creators after 8/4/2025",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_paypal_payout_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: PayPal payout fees",
      "summary": "Patreon charges 1% fee (minimum $0.25, maximum $20) for PayPal payouts",
      "body": "Patreon charges 1% fee (minimum $0.25, maximum $20) for PayPal payouts\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“PayPal\n\n1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\n\n$10 minimum payout\n\nPayPal may add additional fees if you transfer from PayPal to your bank account. Fees vary depending on the currency of your account and your location. [Learn more](https://www.paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees#statement-13).\n\n($10 minimum to be able to pay out)\n\nSupported. See exact payout fees per currency in the [table below](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview#zp-4-1).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "PayPal\n\n1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\n\n$10 minimum payout\n\nPayPal may add additional fees if you transfer from PayPal to your bank account. Fees vary depending on the currency of your account and your location. [Learn more](https://www.paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees#statement-13).\n\n($10 minimum to be able to pay out)\n\nSupported. See exact payout fees per currency in the [table below](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview#zp-4-1).",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "PayPal payout fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "PayPal payout method",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_paypal_minimum_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: PayPal payout minimum",
      "summary": "Patreon requires $10 minimum balance for PayPal payouts",
      "body": "Patreon requires $10 minimum balance for PayPal payouts\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“PayPal\n\n1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\n\n$10 minimum payout\n\nPayPal may add additional fees if you transfer from PayPal to your bank account. Fees vary depending on the currency of your account and your location. [Learn more](https://www.paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees#statement-13).\n\n($10 minimum to be able to pay out)\n\nSupported. See exact payout fees per currency in the [table below](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview#zp-4-1).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "PayPal\n\n1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\n\n$10 minimum payout\n\nPayPal may add additional fees if you transfer from PayPal to your bank account. Fees vary depending on the currency of your account and your location. [Learn more](https://www.paypal.com/us/business/paypal-business-fees#statement-13).\n\n($10 minimum to be able to pay out)\n\nSupported. See exact payout fees per currency in the [table below](https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview#zp-4-1).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "PayPal payout minimum",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "PayPal payout method",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_payment_processing_fees",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: Payment processing rates",
      "summary": "Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 USD for credit card payments from creators on standard plan",
      "body": "Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 USD for credit card payments from creators on standard plan\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“**Processing rates — USD payout currency**\n\n**Member's payment method**\n\n**Member's location**\n\n**Payment processing rate**\n\nCredit card / Apple Pay\n\nAny\n\n2.9% + $0.30”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "**Processing rates — USD payout currency**\n\n**Member's payment method**\n\n**Member's location**\n\n**Payment processing rate**\n\nCredit card / Apple Pay\n\nAny\n\n2.9% + $0.30",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Payment processing rates",
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      "applies_to_scope": "Standard plan, USD payout currency",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_onlyfans_platform_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "OnlyFans: Platform fee structure",
      "summary": "OnlyFans takes 20% of Fan Payment as their fee",
      "body": "OnlyFans takes 20% of Fan Payment as their fee\n\nWhat OnlyFans Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“Our Fee is calculated as 20% of the total Fan Payment and will be deducted from each Fan Payment.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "OnlyFans Terms of Service",
      "evidence_quote": "Our Fee is calculated as 20% of the total Fan Payment and will be deducted from each Fan Payment.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1824-youtube-book-review-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "OnlyFans",
      "topic": "Platform fee structure",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global OnlyFans",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "onlyfans",
        "topic": [
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_onlyfans_payout_requirement",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "OnlyFans: Payout minimum requirement",
      "summary": "To withdraw Creator Earnings, account balance must meet the minimum payout amount requirement",
      "body": "To withdraw Creator Earnings, account balance must meet the minimum payout amount requirement\n\nWhat OnlyFans Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“To withdraw Creator Earnings from your OnlyFans account, your account balance must meet the minimum payout amount requirement.”\n\nNote: Specific minimum amount not stated in terms",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://onlyfans.com/terms",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "subject": "OnlyFans",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Global OnlyFans",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
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        "platform": "onlyfans",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1824_youtube_book_review_channel_creator_platforms_onlyfans_payout_currency",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "OnlyFans: Payout currency",
      "summary": "All Fan Payments and Creator Earnings are transacted in USD",
      "body": "All Fan Payments and Creator Earnings are transacted in USD\n\nWhat OnlyFans Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“All Fan Payments and Creator Earnings are transacted in USD. Your bank or e-wallet company may charge currency conversion or other fees.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "OnlyFans Terms of Service",
      "evidence_quote": "All Fan Payments and Creator Earnings are transacted in USD. Your bank or e-wallet company may charge currency conversion or other fees.",
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      "subject": "OnlyFans",
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