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  "batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_eligibility_thresholds",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Access.signup",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for YPP.",
      "body": "YouTube requires 1,000 subscribers plus either 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months or 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days to apply for YPP.\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views 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 LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Available in countries where YPP is offered",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_review_time",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Access.signup",
      "summary": "YouTube states YPP applications are reviewed typically in about 1 month.",
      "body": "YouTube states YPP applications are reviewed typically in about 1 month.\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“We'll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).”",
      "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 LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "We'll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_monetization_features",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "YouTube YPP offers Watch Page Ads, Shorts Feed Ads, Channel Memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks, Shopping, and YouTube Premium revenue.",
      "body": "YouTube YPP offers Watch Page Ads, Shorts Feed Ads, Channel Memberships, Super Chat, Super Stickers, Super Thanks, Shopping, and YouTube Premium revenue.\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“Once you're in YPP, get started in YouTube Studio with Watch Page Ads, Shorts Feed Ads, Memberships, Supers, and more.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "Once you're in YPP, get started in YouTube Studio with Watch Page Ads, Shorts Feed Ads, Memberships, Supers, and more.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Each feature has separate eligibility requirements",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_tax_liability",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Money.tax",
      "summary": "Creators may be liable to pay taxes on earnings from monetized videos and should check with local tax authorities.",
      "body": "Creators may be liable to pay taxes on earnings from monetized videos and should check with local tax authorities.\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“You may be liable to pay taxes on your earnings from YouTube; find out more below.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72857",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "You may be liable to pay taxes on your earnings from YouTube; find out more below.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Money.tax",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "No specific tax withholding rates published",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_ypp_inactivity_policy",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Partner Program: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.",
      "body": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.\n\nWhat Google LLC (YouTube Help) actually says:\n\n“we may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.”\n\nNote: Revenue split percentage not stated on any page opened",
      "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 LLC (YouTube Help)",
      "evidence_quote": "we may turn off monetization on channels that haven't uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Partner Program",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_twitch_partner_subscription_pricing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Twitch Partner Program: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Twitch Partners earn revenue from channel subscriptions priced at $5.99, $9.99, or $24.99, plus a free Prime Gaming subscription option.",
      "body": "Twitch Partners earn revenue from channel subscriptions priced at $5.99, $9.99, or $24.99, plus a free Prime Gaming subscription option.\n\nWhat Twitch (Amazon) actually says:\n\n“The subscription options are: $5.99, $9.99, $24.99, or the Prime Gaming free subscription.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Twitch (Amazon)",
      "evidence_quote": "The subscription options are: $5.99, $9.99, $24.99, or the Prime Gaming free subscription.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Twitch Partner Program",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "twitch",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_twitch_partner_bits_revenue",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Twitch Partner Program: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Twitch provides Partners a share of Bits revenue equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer.",
      "body": "Twitch provides Partners a share of Bits revenue equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer.\n\nWhat Twitch (Amazon) actually says:\n\n“Twitch provides participating Partners a share of the revenue Twitch receives from Bits equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer for them.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Twitch (Amazon)",
      "evidence_quote": "Twitch provides participating Partners a share of the revenue Twitch receives from Bits equal to 1 cent per Bit used to Cheer for them.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Twitch Partner Program",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "twitch",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_twitch_partner_vod_storage",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Twitch Partner Program: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Twitch Partners get 60 days of VOD storage compared to 14 days for Affiliates.",
      "body": "Twitch Partners get 60 days of VOD storage compared to 14 days for Affiliates.\n\nWhat Twitch (Amazon) actually says:\n\n“Partners have VODs stored for 60 days, vs only 14 days for Affiliates.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Twitch (Amazon)",
      "evidence_quote": "Partners have VODs stored for 60 days, vs only 14 days for Affiliates.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Twitch Partner Program",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Compared to Affiliate tier",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "twitch",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_twitch_partner_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Twitch Partner Program: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Twitch Partners must complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large engaged viewership/following on other services, and content must conform to Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and DMCA Guidelines.",
      "body": "Twitch Partners must complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large engaged viewership/following on other services, and content must conform to Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, and DMCA Guidelines.\n\nWhat Twitch (Amazon) actually says:\n\n“Complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large, engaged viewership/following on other services. Content that conforms to our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service and DMCA Guidelines.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/partners",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Twitch (Amazon)",
      "evidence_quote": "Complete the Path to Partner achievement or demonstrate large, engaged viewership/following on other services. Content that conforms to our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service and DMCA Guidelines.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Twitch Partner Program",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "twitch",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_fee_structure",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Patreon takes a 10% platform fee on creator earnings, plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees.",
      "body": "Patreon takes a 10% platform fee on creator earnings, plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“10% of the income you earn on Patreon Plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees, and applicable taxes.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "10% of the income you earn on Patreon Plus payment processing, currency conversion, and payout fees, and applicable taxes.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Additional fees apply for payment processing, currency conversion, and payouts",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_fanvue_creator_earnings",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Fanvue: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Fanvue creators take home 85% of earnings in the first month and 80% thereafter.",
      "body": "Fanvue creators take home 85% of earnings in the first month and 80% thereafter.\n\nWhat Fanvue actually says:\n\n“With Fanvue you take home 85% of your earnings for your first month, 80% thereafter.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://fanvue.com/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fanvue",
      "evidence_quote": "With Fanvue you take home 85% of your earnings for your first month, 80% thereafter.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Fanvue",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Earnings percentage varies by subscription duration",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "fanvue",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_tiktok_creator_fund_eligible",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TikTok Creator Fund: Access.signup",
      "summary": "TikTok Creator Fund eligibility requires being 18+, having at least 10,000 followers, and at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days.",
      "body": "TikTok Creator Fund eligibility requires being 18+, having at least 10,000 followers, and at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days.\n\nWhat TikTok actually says:\n\n“To be eligible for the TikTok Creator Fund, you need to: Be 18 years or older, Have at least 10,000 followers, Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.tiktok.com/creators/creator-portal",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TikTok",
      "evidence_quote": "To be eligible for the TikTok Creator Fund, you need to: Be 18 years or older, Have at least 10,000 followers, Have at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "TikTok Creator Fund",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Available in select countries including US, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "tiktok",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1828_youtube_commentary_and_news_channel_creator_platforms_instagram_creator_eligible",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Instagram Professional Account: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Instagram Professional Accounts require converting from a personal account and agreeing to Meta's terms for creators.",
      "body": "Instagram Professional Accounts require converting from a personal account and agreeing to Meta's terms for creators.\n\nWhat Meta actually says:\n\n“Switch to a Professional Account to access creator tools and insights”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.instagram.com/accounts/create/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Meta",
      "evidence_quote": "Switch to a Professional Account to access creator tools and insights",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1828-youtube-commentary-and-news-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Instagram Professional Account",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Available globally where Instagram is accessible",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "instagram",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}