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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_yp_partner_program_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: platform fee structure",
      "summary": "YouTube Partner Program creators earn 55% of net ad revenue",
      "body": "YouTube Partner Program creators earn 55% of net ad revenue\n\nWhat Google 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": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Google",
      "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": "low",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_yp_payout_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: payout thresholds",
      "summary": "YouTube requires $100 minimum payout threshold for creators",
      "body": "YouTube requires $100 minimum payout threshold for creators\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“Payouts are issued monthly via AdSense (typically around the 21st of the month following earnings).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "evidence_quote": "Payouts are issued monthly via AdSense (typically around the 21st of the month following earnings).",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_yp_verification_requirements",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: account verification",
      "summary": "YouTube Partner Program requires 2-Step Verification and compliance with monetization policies",
      "body": "YouTube Partner Program requires 2-Step Verification and compliance with monetization policies\n\nWhat Google actually says:\n\n“Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on for your Google Account. Have no active Community Guidelines strikes on your channel.",
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        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_standard_platform_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: platform fee structure",
      "summary": "Patreon standard platform fee is 10% for creators after August 4, 2025",
      "body": "Patreon standard platform fee is 10% for creators after August 4, 2025\n\nWhat Patreon 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. If 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",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "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. If you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1846-youtube-motivation-and-self-help-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "platform fee structure",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
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        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_payment_processing_usd",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: payment processing fees",
      "summary": "Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 for USD credit card/PayPal payments",
      "body": "Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 for USD credit card/PayPal payments\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Payment processing fees relate to the cost of using our payment infrastructure. This infrastructure includes recurring billing, recovering declined payments, and fighting fraud. If you receive payments in USD, there is a flat processing rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "Payment processing fees relate to the cost of using our payment infrastructure. This infrastructure includes recurring billing, recovering declined payments, and fighting fraud. If you receive payments in USD, there is a flat processing rate of 2.9% + $0.30 per commerce transaction.",
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_paypal_payout_minimum",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: payout thresholds",
      "summary": "Patreon requires $10 minimum payout for PayPal withdrawals",
      "body": "Patreon requires $10 minimum payout for PayPal withdrawals\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“PayPal 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD) with $10 minimum”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "PayPal 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD) with $10 minimum",
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          "us"
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_age_verification",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon: age verification requirements",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Patreon requires creators to be 18+ to have a creator page or purchase adult/18+ content",
      "body": "Patreon requires creators to be 18+ to have a creator page or purchase adult/18+ content\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“Must be 18+ to have creator page or purchase Adult/18+ content. Adult/18+ creators require age verification and consent forms for depicted individuals.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
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        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
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          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      },
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        "status": "unverified",
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        "reasons": [
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_ko_fi_membership_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: platform fee structure",
      "summary": "Ko-fi takes 5% service fee on Membership payments",
      "body": "Ko-fi takes 5% service fee on Membership payments\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“What are the fees for using Memberships? Any creator can use Memberships. Ko-fi takes a creator-friendly 5% service fee on Membership payments.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402945994001-Ko-fi-Memberships-and-Membership-Tiers",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "What are the fees for using Memberships? Any creator can use Memberships. Ko-fi takes a creator-friendly 5% service fee on Membership payments.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "1846-youtube-motivation-and-self-help-channel-creator-platforms",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
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        "region": [
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: platform fee structure",
      "summary": "Ko-fi charges 5% service fee on Shop sales",
      "body": "Ko-fi charges 5% service fee on Shop sales\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“How much does Ko-fi Shop cost? Creators can set up and start selling in minutes, with no listing fees at all. Ko-fi charges a creator-friendly 5% service fee on sales.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360009712917-Ko-fi-Shop-Sell-digital-physical-products",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "How much does Ko-fi Shop cost? Creators can set up and start selling in minutes, with no listing fees at all. Ko-fi charges a creator-friendly 5% service fee on sales.",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_ko_fi_immediate_payouts",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: payout schedule",
      "summary": "Ko-fi provides immediate payouts to PayPal or Stripe accounts",
      "body": "Ko-fi provides immediate payouts to PayPal or Stripe accounts\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“On Ko-fi, payments are immediate. When a sale happens, funds land straight in the creator's PayPal or Stripe account.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi: age verification requirements",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Ko-fi requires users to be 18+ to sign up for an account",
      "body": "Ko-fi requires users to be 18+ to sign up for an account\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Must be 18+ to use Ko-fi (stated during signup)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402945994001-Ko-fi-Memberships-and-Membership-Tiers",
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        "region": [
          "us"
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_youtube_membership_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: exclusivity features",
      "summary": "YouTube channel memberships allow creators to offer exclusive perks to paying members",
      "body": "YouTube channel memberships allow creators to offer exclusive perks to paying members\n\nWhat Google 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. To turn on monetization features, you'll need to review and accept the relevant module terms.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/94522",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "exclusivity features",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_patreon_membership_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: exclusivity features",
      "summary": "Patreon allows creators to offer exclusive content to subscribers",
      "body": "Patreon allows creators to offer exclusive content to subscribers\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“The standard 10% platform fee gives you access to all of Patreon's core features, including: Hosted creator page, Monthly and annual memberships, Digital product sales, Video hosting, Community tools: chats, polls, comments, Audience and growth insights.”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "rules.coperformer"
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r1846_youtube_motivation_and_self_help_channel_creator_platforms_ko_fi_membership_exclusivity",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: exclusivity features",
      "summary": "Ko-fi allows creators to restrict shop items to specific membership tiers",
      "body": "Ko-fi allows creators to restrict shop items to specific membership tiers\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Creators can restrict shop items to specific membership tiers or all monthly supporters. Supporter-only content can be gated behind minimum membership tiers.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402945994001-Ko-fi-Memberships-and-Membership-Tiers",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
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        "region": [
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