{ "batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ss_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: platform fee on 1-on-1 sessions and digital products", "summary": "Skillshare applies a 10% platform fee on the full amount charged for 1-on-1 sessions and digital products, before processing fees", "body": "Skillshare applies a 10% platform fee on the full amount charged for 1-on-1 sessions and digital products, before processing fees\n\nWhat Skillshare Help Center actually says:\n\n“For each booked 1-on-1 Session or digital product you sell on Skillshare, we apply the following fees: 10% platform fee from the full amount charged for any service, before any processing fees or other fees are deducted.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/226578788-When-and-how-do-I-receive-payments-from-Skillshare", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare Help Center", "evidence_quote": "For each booked 1-on-1 Session or digital product you sell on Skillshare, we apply the following fees: 10% platform fee from the full amount charged for any service, before any processing fees or other fees are deducted.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "platform fee on 1-on-1 sessions and digital products", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ud_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: revenue share - instructor promotions", "summary": "Instructors receive 97% of revenue when a student purchases using an instructor's coupon or referral link", "body": "Instructors receive 97% of revenue when a student purchases using an instructor's coupon or referral link\n\nWhat Udemy Help Center actually says:\n\n“Sales occurring through instructor promotions: instructors receive 97% of the revenue when the student purchases their content using an instructor's coupon or referral link.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Sales occurring through instructor promotions: instructors receive 97% of the revenue when the student purchases their content using an instructor's coupon or referral link.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "revenue share - instructor promotions", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ud_02", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: revenue share - Connect 1-1 coaching", "summary": "Instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked coaching sessions", "body": "Instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked coaching sessions\n\nWhat Udemy Help Center actually says:\n\n“For Connect 1-1, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked sessions, while Udemy receives 20% of the Net Amount.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy Help Center", "evidence_quote": "For Connect 1-1, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked sessions, while Udemy receives 20% of the Net Amount.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "revenue share - Connect 1-1 coaching", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_pat_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: platform fee for new creators", "summary": "Patreon charges a platform fee between 5% and 12% of successfully processed sales, depending on the creator's platform plan", "body": "Patreon charges a platform fee between 5% and 12% of successfully processed sales, depending on the creator's platform plan\n\nWhat Patreon Help Center actually says:\n\n“Platform fee. Between 5% and 12% of successfully processed sales + applicable taxes, depending on your platform plan”\n\nNote: Fee structure changed August 2025; legacy plans (5%, 8%, 12%) may still apply", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/36426991446797-A-standard-platform-fee-for-new-creators-effective-after-August-4-2025", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Platform fee. Between 5% and 12% of successfully processed sales + applicable taxes, depending on your platform plan", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "platform fee for new creators", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ss_02", "category": "Business", "title": "Substack: platform fee on subscription revenue", "summary": "Writers keep 90% of revenue, meaning Substack retains 10% of subscription revenue", "body": "Writers keep 90% of revenue, meaning Substack retains 10% of subscription revenue\n\nWhat Substack About page actually says:\n\n“Writers keep 90% of their revenue minus credit card fees.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://about.substack.com", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack About page", "evidence_quote": "Writers keep 90% of their revenue minus credit card fees.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "platform fee on subscription revenue", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gr_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: platform fee on direct sales", "summary": "Gumroad charges a 10% platform fee plus $0.50 per transaction on direct sales", "body": "Gumroad charges a 10% platform fee plus $0.50 per transaction on direct sales\n\nWhat Gumroad pricing page actually says:\n\n“10% + 50¢ direct, 30% via Discover”\n\nNote: Discover marketplace sales incur 30% flat fee; payment processing (2.9% + $0.30) charged separately", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad pricing page", "evidence_quote": "10% + 50¢ direct, 30% via Discover", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "platform fee on direct sales", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kf_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Ko-fi: platform fee structure - free tier", "summary": "Ko-fi Free tier charges 0% on tips and 5% platform fee on shop sales, commissions, and memberships", "body": "Ko-fi Free tier charges 0% on tips and 5% platform fee on shop sales, commissions, and memberships\n\nWhat Ko-fi Help Center actually says:\n\n“Tips and donations | 0% | Ko-fi Gold | 0% platform fee | ... Shop sales, commissions, memberships | 5% platform fee | Ko-fi Gold | 0% platform fee”\n\nNote: Payment processor fees (2.9% + $0.30) also apply on top of Ko-fi's fee", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002506494-Does-Ko-fi-take-a-fee", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Tips and donations | 0% | Ko-fi Gold | 0% platform fee | ... Shop sales, commissions, memberships | 5% platform fee | Ko-fi Gold | 0% platform fee", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "platform fee structure - free tier", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_tn_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: transaction fee by plan", "summary": "Teachable charges 7.5% transaction fee on the Starter plan; Builder and above plans have 0% transaction fee", "body": "Teachable charges 7.5% transaction fee on the Starter plan; Builder and above plans have 0% transaction fee\n\nWhat Teachable Payments page actually says:\n\n“Starter plan: 7.5% per sale. Builder, Growth, and Custom: 0%”\n\nNote: Processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 via Stripe) apply on top of platform fee", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.teachable.com/payments", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable Payments page", "evidence_quote": "Starter plan: 7.5% per sale. Builder, Growth, and Custom: 0%", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "transaction fee by plan", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_md_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Medium: minimum payout threshold", "summary": "Medium Partner Program requires earnings to reach $10 USD minimum before a payout is sent to Stripe account", "body": "Medium Partner Program requires earnings to reach $10 USD minimum before a payout is sent to Stripe account\n\nWhat Medium Help Center actually says:\n\n“Your total earnings must reach a minimum of $10 USD before a payout is sent to your Stripe account. If your earnings do not reach $10 in a given month, the balance rolls over to the following month until the threshold is met.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.medium.com/hc/en-us/articles/25267297935895-Medium-Partner-Program-payouts", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Medium Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Your total earnings must reach a minimum of $10 USD before a payout is sent to your Stripe account. If your earnings do not reach $10 in a given month, the balance rolls over to the following month until the threshold is met.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Medium", "topic": "minimum payout threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kj_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: platform revenue share", "summary": "Kajabi has no platform revenue share; creators keep 100% of revenue minus payment processing fees", "body": "Kajabi has no platform revenue share; creators keep 100% of revenue minus payment processing fees\n\nWhat Kajabi pricing page actually says:\n\n“Transparent Pricing for Expert Businesses | Kajabi: Simple, all-in-one pricing with no revenue sharing. Choose a Kajabi plan and scale your expert business with confidence, clarity, and control.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kajabi.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi pricing page", "evidence_quote": "Transparent Pricing for Expert Businesses | Kajabi: Simple, all-in-one pricing with no revenue sharing. Choose a Kajabi plan and scale your expert business with confidence, clarity, and control.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "platform revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ss_03", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: royalty payout follower requirement", "summary": "Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout", "body": "Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout\n\nWhat Skillshare Help Center actually says:\n\n“Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout. If you currently have 50+”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/41694886825229-Skillshare-Teacher-Earnings-Update-Effective-January-1-2026", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare Help Center", "evidence_quote": "Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout. If you currently have 50+", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "royalty payout follower requirement", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ud_03", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: minimum payout threshold", "summary": "Udemy processes instructor monthly payouts only when the balance reaches $25 USD; balances under $25 are paid in the December payout", "body": "Udemy processes instructor monthly payouts only when the balance reaches $25 USD; balances under $25 are paid in the December payout\n\nWhat Udemy Instructor FAQ actually says:\n\n“Starting September 1, 2025, we will only process payments when the balance in the Instructor Payout account equals or exceeds $25 USD; if your balance is below this amount, we'll wait until it accumulates further and reaches the threshold before initiating a payout. All remaining balances under $25 USD will be issued to instructors in December.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teach.udemy.com/payment-threshold-for-instructor-monthly-payouts-faq/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy Instructor FAQ", "evidence_quote": "Starting September 1, 2025, we will only process payments when the balance in the Instructor Payout account equals or exceeds $25 USD; if your balance is below this amount, we'll wait until it accumulates further and reaches the threshold before initiating a payout. All remaining balances under $25 USD will be issued to instructors in December.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "minimum payout threshold", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_pd_01", "category": "Business", "title": "Podia: payout schedule and fees", "summary": "Podia has no platform-side payout schedule or transaction fees on Shaker plan; earnings settle directly to creator's connected Stripe or PayPal account", "body": "Podia has no platform-side payout schedule or transaction fees on Shaker plan; earnings settle directly to creator's connected Stripe or PayPal account\n\nWhat Podia pricing page actually says:\n\n“There are no Podia fees on the Shaker or Earthquaker plans. Your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location.”\n\nNote: Mover plan has 5% transaction fee; Shaker plan ($89/mo) has 0% transaction fee", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.podia.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia pricing page", "evidence_quote": "There are no Podia fees on the Shaker or Earthquaker plans. Your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "payout schedule and fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ud_04", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: off-platform conduct clause", "summary": "Udemy Instructor Terms allow account review and action for behavior that might reflect unfavorably on Udemy or constitute unfair competition, including promotion of off-site business in violation of policies", "body": "Udemy Instructor Terms allow account review and action for behavior that might reflect unfavorably on Udemy or constitute unfair competition, including promotion of off-site business in violation of policies\n\nWhat Udemy Instructor Terms actually says:\n\n“an instructor engages in behavior that might reflect unfavorably on Udemy or bring Udemy into public disrepute, contempt, scandal, or ridicule; an instructor uses the Services in a way that constitutes unfair competition, such as promotion of their off-site business in a way that violates Udemy's policies”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.udemy.com/terms/instructor/", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy Instructor Terms", "evidence_quote": "an instructor engages in behavior that might reflect unfavorably on Udemy or bring Udemy into public disrepute, contempt, scandal, or ridicule; an instructor uses the Services in a way that constitutes unfair competition, such as promotion of their off-site business in a way that violates Udemy's policies", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "off-platform conduct clause", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gr_02", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: minimum payout threshold by verification status", "summary": "Gumroad requires a minimum balance of $100 USD for unverified accounts to receive a payout; verified accounts can set threshold to $10", "body": "Gumroad requires a minimum balance of $100 USD for unverified accounts to receive a payout; verified accounts can set threshold to $10\n\nWhat Gumroad Help Center actually says:\n\n“You need a minimum balance of $100 USD to receive a payout. Some countries have higher local currency minimums—see the \"(min X)\" values in the table above.”\n\nNote: $100 minimum applies to unverified accounts; verified accounts may adjust threshold in settings", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.gumroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/13-getting-paid", "last_verified": "2026-09-07", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad Help Center", "evidence_quote": "You need a minimum balance of $100 USD to receive a payout. Some countries have higher local currency minimums—see the \"(min X)\" values in the table above.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "minimum payout threshold by verification status", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_teachable_pricing_starter_transaction_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: Platform subscription fee and transaction fee", "summary": "Teachable's Starter plan costs $39/mo with a 7.5% transaction fee on all sales.", "body": "Teachable's Starter plan costs $39/mo with a 7.5% transaction fee on all sales.\n\nWhat Teachable, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Starter\nBasic tools for getting your business started\n$39/mo\nBilled monthly\nTry for free\n7-day free trial. 30-day guarantee.\n5 products\nCreate with AI\niOS & Android student apps\nGlobal payments & taxes\nUpsells & cart recovery\n7.5% transaction fee”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teachable.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Starter\nBasic tools for getting your business started\n$39/mo\nBilled monthly\nTry for free\n7-day free trial. 30-day guarantee.\n5 products\nCreate with AI\niOS & Android student apps\nGlobal payments & taxes\nUpsells & cart recovery\n7.5% transaction fee", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Platform subscription fee and transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "USD pricing", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_teachable_pricing_builder_transaction_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: Platform subscription fee and transaction fee", "summary": "Teachable's Builder plan costs $89/mo with 0% transaction fee.", "body": "Teachable's Builder plan costs $89/mo with 0% transaction fee.\n\nWhat Teachable, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Builder\nEssential features to build your multi-product offering\n$89/mo\nBilled monthly\nTry for free\n7-day free trial. 30-day guarantee.\n10 products\nCreate with AI\niOS & Android student apps\nGlobal payments & taxes\nUpsells & cart recovery\n0% transaction fee”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teachable.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Builder\nEssential features to build your multi-product offering\n$89/mo\nBilled monthly\nTry for free\n7-day free trial. 30-day guarantee.\n10 products\nCreate with AI\niOS & Android student apps\nGlobal payments & taxes\nUpsells & cart recovery\n0% transaction fee", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Platform subscription fee and transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "USD pricing", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_teachable_processing_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: Payment processing fees", "summary": "Teachable charges 2.9% + 30¢ for US credit/debit card sales, 3.9% + 30¢ for international, 3.49% + 49¢ for US PayPal, and 4.99% + 49¢ for international PayPal.", "body": "Teachable charges 2.9% + 30¢ for US credit/debit card sales, 3.9% + 30¢ for international, 3.49% + 49¢ for US PayPal, and 4.99% + 49¢ for international PayPal.\n\nWhat Teachable, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Processing fees\nU.S credit & debit card sales\n2.9% + 30¢\nInternational credit & debit card sales\n3.9% + 30¢\nU.S PayPal sales\n3.49% + 49¢\nInternational PayPal sales\n4.99% + 49¢\nChargeback fee\n$15”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teachable.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Processing fees\nU.S credit & debit card sales\n2.9% + 30¢\nInternational credit & debit card sales\n3.9% + 30¢\nU.S PayPal sales\n3.49% + 49¢\nInternational PayPal sales\n4.99% + 49¢\nChargeback fee\n$15", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Payment processing fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "All plans", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_teachable_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: Payout schedule", "summary": "Teachable Payments (teachable:pay) pays out daily; monthly payment gateway pays out monthly.", "body": "Teachable Payments (teachable:pay) pays out daily; monthly payment gateway pays out monthly.\n\nWhat Teachable, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Payouts\nteachable:pay\nDaily\nMonthly payment gateway\nMonthly”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teachable.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Payouts\nteachable:pay\nDaily\nMonthly payment gateway\nMonthly", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_teachable_content_adult_prohibition", "category": "Business", "title": "Teachable: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Teachable prohibits sexually explicit material intended to sexually arouse and states it is not designed for pornography.", "body": "Teachable prohibits sexually explicit material intended to sexually arouse and states it is not designed for pornography.\n\nWhat Teachable, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Teachable is not designed to be used for pornography. Several other platforms serve that specific purpose; we don't.\nSexually explicit material that is primarily intended to sexually arouse the user is prohibited on the platform.\nWhat we mean by 'sexually explicit content' is a clear representation of sexual intercourse, foreplay, or any other sexual activity.”\n\nNote: Sex-ed material is explicitly listed as acceptable.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.teachable.com/legal/content-guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Teachable is not designed to be used for pornography. Several other platforms serve that specific purpose; we don't.\nSexually explicit material that is primarily intended to sexually arouse the user is prohibited on the platform.\nWhat we mean by 'sexually explicit content' is a clear representation of sexual intercourse, foreplay, or any other sexual activity.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_revenue_instructor_promotion", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Instructor revenue share", "summary": "Udemy instructors receive 97% of revenue when a student purchases via an instructor's coupon or referral link.", "body": "Udemy instructors receive 97% of revenue when a student purchases via an instructor's coupon or referral link.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Sales occurring through instructor promotions: instructors receive 97% of the revenue when the student purchases their content using an instructor's coupon or referral link.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Sales occurring through instructor promotions: instructors receive 97% of the revenue when the student purchases their content using an instructor's coupon or referral link.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Instructor revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "On Net Amount, after taxes/fees deducted", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_revenue_organic", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Instructor revenue share", "summary": "Udemy instructors receive 37% of revenue for organic sales where no instructor coupon or referral link was used.", "body": "Udemy instructors receive 37% of revenue for organic sales where no instructor coupon or referral link was used.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Sales that do not occur through an instructor promotion: instructors receive 37% of the revenue for any Udemy sales where no instructor coupon or course referral link was used.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Sales that do not occur through an instructor promotion: instructors receive 37% of the revenue for any Udemy sales where no instructor coupon or course referral link was used.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Instructor revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "On Net Amount, after taxes/fees deducted", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_business_subscription_share_2026", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy Business subscription revenue share", "summary": "Udemy allocates 17.5% of monthly Udemy Business subscription revenue to the instructor revenue pool (January 2025 rate); this drops to 15% in January 2026.", "body": "Udemy allocates 17.5% of monthly Udemy Business subscription revenue to the instructor revenue pool (January 2025 rate); this drops to 15% in January 2026.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Each month, Udemy allocates 17.5% of monthly subscription revenue from Udemy Business customers as the instructor revenue pool.\nEach instructor's share of this amount is equal to their share of the total minutes consumed across all Udemy Business courses.”\n\nNote: Community post confirms rate drops to 15% in Jan 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teach.udemy.com/teaching-on-udemy/about-udemy-for-business", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Each month, Udemy allocates 17.5% of monthly subscription revenue from Udemy Business customers as the instructor revenue pool.\nEach instructor's share of this amount is equal to their share of the total minutes consumed across all Udemy Business courses.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Udemy Business subscription revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Udemy Business catalog courses", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_connect_coaching_share", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Connect 1:1 coaching revenue share", "summary": "For Udemy Connect 1:1 coaching, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed sessions and Udemy receives 20%.", "body": "For Udemy Connect 1:1 coaching, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed sessions and Udemy receives 20%.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For Connect 1-1, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked sessions, while Udemy receives 20% of the Net Amount.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229605008-Instructor-revenue-share", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "For Connect 1-1, instructors receive 80% of the Net Amount from completed booked sessions, while Udemy receives 20% of the Net Amount.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Connect 1:1 coaching revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_payout_minimum", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Payout minimum", "summary": "Udemy requires a minimum payable balance of $25 USD before issuing a payment; remaining balances under $25 are issued in December.", "body": "Udemy requires a minimum payable balance of $25 USD before issuing a payment; remaining balances under $25 are issued in December.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Important note: Due to transaction fees, the amount payable to the instructor must be a minimum of $25 USD in order for the payment to be issued. Once the cumulative amount payable reaches $25 USD the payment will be issued. All remaining balances under $25 USD will be issued to instructors in December.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229604008-Instructor-Payment-Overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Important note: Due to transaction fees, the amount payable to the instructor must be a minimum of $25 USD in order for the payment to be issued. Once the cumulative amount payable reaches $25 USD the payment will be issued. All remaining balances under $25 USD will be issued to instructors in December.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Payout minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Payout schedule", "summary": "Udemy pays instructors on a monthly cycle: month 1 enrollments are paid around month 3, typically within the first 10 business days of the payment month.", "body": "Udemy pays instructors on a monthly cycle: month 1 enrollments are paid around month 3, typically within the first 10 business days of the payment month.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Month 3: Udemy pays instructor [(total Month 1 student payments after applicable deductions – total refunds) x % revenue share]. Expected payment dates and the payment amount for a specific month are posted on an instructor's Revenue Report. Payments are typically sent within the first 10 business days of the payment month.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229604008-Instructor-Payment-Overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Month 3: Udemy pays instructor [(total Month 1 student payments after applicable deductions – total refunds) x % revenue share]. Expected payment dates and the payment amount for a specific month are posted on an instructor's Revenue Report. Payments are typically sent within the first 10 business days of the payment month.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Payout methods", "summary": "Udemy pays instructors via PayPal or Payoneer.", "body": "Udemy pays instructors via PayPal or Payoneer.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Instructor Payment Methods: How to Set up PayPal or Payoneer”\n\nNote: Listed as related article title in the payment overview page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229604008-Instructor-Payment-Overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Instructor Payment Methods: How to Set up PayPal or Payoneer", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_udemy_content_restricted_sexuality", "category": "Business", "title": "Udemy: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Udemy prohibits sexually explicit content, content with implied sexual activity, and instruction on sexual performance or technique. Content on reproductive health must be free of explicit or suggestive content.", "body": "Udemy prohibits sexually explicit content, content with implied sexual activity, and instruction on sexual performance or technique. Content on reproductive health must be free of explicit or suggestive content.\n\nWhat Udemy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Sexually explicit content or content with implied sexual activity is not permitted. We will also not publish courses providing instruction on sexual performance or technique. Content around reproductive health and intimate relationships must be free of explicit or suggestive content.”\n\nNote: Nudity permitted only in artistic, medical, or academic context.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.udemy.com/hc/en-us/articles/229233027-Restricted-topics", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Udemy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Sexually explicit content or content with implied sexual activity is not permitted. We will also not publish courses providing instruction on sexual performance or technique. Content around reproductive health and intimate relationships must be free of explicit or suggestive content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Udemy", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_platform_fee_standard", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Platform fee", "summary": "Creators who published their Patreon page after August 4, 2025 are on the standard 10% platform fee plan. Legacy plans are 5% (Founders), 8% (Pro), or 11% (Pro+Merch).", "body": "Creators who published their Patreon page after August 4, 2025 are on the standard 10% platform fee plan. Legacy plans are 5% (Founders), 8% (Pro), or 11% (Pro+Merch).\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“If you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan. Creators who published their page on or before August 4, 2025, will not see any increase.”\n\nNote: If legacy creator unpublishes page, they move to standard 10% plan upon republishing.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "If you published your creator page after August 4, 2025, please note that you are on our standard 10% pricing plan. Creators who published their page on or before August 4, 2025, will not see any increase.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Platform fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_processing_fees_usd", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Payment processing fees", "summary": "For USD payouts, Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 for credit card/Apple Pay and PayPal/Venmo (US) payments. Non-US PayPal is 3.9% + $0.30.", "body": "For USD payouts, Patreon charges 2.9% + $0.30 for credit card/Apple Pay and PayPal/Venmo (US) payments. Non-US PayPal is 3.9% + $0.30.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Credit card / Apple Pay | Any | 2.9% + $0.30\nPayPal / Venmo | US | 2.9% + $0.30\nPayPal / Venmo | Non-US | 3.9% + $0.30”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Credit card / Apple Pay | Any | 2.9% + $0.30\nPayPal / Venmo | US | 2.9% + $0.30\nPayPal / Venmo | Non-US | 3.9% + $0.30", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Payment processing fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Standard 10% plan, USD payout currency", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Payout methods", "summary": "Patreon offers bank transfer via Stripe (US), bank transfer via Payoneer (non-US), PayPal, and Payoneer Wallet (international).", "body": "Patreon offers bank transfer via Stripe (US), bank transfer via Payoneer (non-US), PayPal, and Payoneer Wallet (international).\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Bank transfer (processed by Stripe) – available for creators based in the U.S\nBank transfer (processed by Payoneer) – available to creators who reside outside of the U.S\nPayPal\nPayoneer Wallet – available only for international creators”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/208656246-How-payouts-work", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Bank transfer (processed by Stripe) – available for creators based in the U.S\nBank transfer (processed by Payoneer) – available to creators who reside outside of the U.S\nPayPal\nPayoneer Wallet – available only for international creators", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_payout_fees_usd", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Payout transaction fees", "summary": "For US creators paid in USD, Patreon charges $0.25 per payout via Stripe direct deposit, 1% (min $0.25, capped at $20) via PayPal, and $1.00 via Payoneer Wallet.", "body": "For US creators paid in USD, Patreon charges $0.25 per payout via Stripe direct deposit, 1% (min $0.25, capped at $20) via PayPal, and $1.00 via Payoneer Wallet.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Direct deposit (processed by Stripe) | $0.25 USD per payout\nPayPal | 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\nPayoneer Wallet | $1.00 USD per payout to your Payoneer account.\n$25 minimum payout”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Direct deposit (processed by Stripe) | $0.25 USD per payout\nPayPal | 1% (minimum of $0.25, capped at $20 USD)\nPayoneer Wallet | $1.00 USD per payout to your Payoneer account.\n$25 minimum payout", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Payout transaction fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "USD payout currency", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_payout_frequency", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Payout frequency", "summary": "Patreon offers automatic payouts on the 5th of the month or manual payouts once every 24 hours.", "body": "Patreon offers automatic payouts on the 5th of the month or manual payouts once every 24 hours.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Once funds are available to withdraw, you can pay out your balance manually, wait for the automatic payout on the 5th of the month (if enabled), or keep funds in your balance.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/203913499-Paying-out-your-earnings", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Once funds are available to withdraw, you can pay out your balance manually, wait for the automatic payout on the 5th of the month (if enabled), or keep funds in your balance.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Payout frequency", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_content_adult_allowed_behind_paywall", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Patreon permits Adult/18+ content including nudity and sexual expression behind a subscription paywall, but real sexual activity between real participants is prohibited. Public-facing spaces must be free of nudity and sexually explicit material.", "body": "Patreon permits Adult/18+ content including nudity and sexual expression behind a subscription paywall, but real sexual activity between real participants is prohibited. Public-facing spaces must be free of nudity and sexually explicit material.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery and themes must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall, and may only be accessible by the creator's paying members. The public-facing spaces of a creator or member page (e.g. profile image, page banner, tier descriptions, or posts accessible to free members) must be free of nudity (real or animated) sexual activity, or any sexually explicit works.\nWorks depicting sexual activity between real, adult participants are not permitted.”\n\nNote: Creators must verify age and obtain written consent from all depicted persons.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/policy/guidelines", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Adult/18+ works featuring nudity, sexual activity, or sexually explicit imagery and themes must reside behind a Patreon subscription paywall, and may only be accessible by the creator's paying members. The public-facing spaces of a creator or member page (e.g. profile image, page banner, tier descriptions, or posts accessible to free members) must be free of nudity (real or animated) sexual activity, or any sexually explicit works.\nWorks depicting sexual activity between real, adult participants are not permitted.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_patreon_ios_app_store_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Patreon: iOS in-app purchase fee", "summary": "Apple charges a 30% App Store fee on iOS in-app purchases through the Patreon app, which replaces Patreon's standard payment processing fee.", "body": "Apple charges a 30% App Store fee on iOS in-app purchases through the Patreon app, which replaces Patreon's standard payment processing fee.\n\nWhat Patreon, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For eligible purchases made in the Patreon iOS app, Apple's in-app purchase system applies a 30% App Store fee. Patreon does not charge additional payment processing fees on iOS transactions, but the platform fee still applies.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/11111747095181-Creator-fees-overview", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Patreon, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "For eligible purchases made in the Patreon iOS app, Apple's in-app purchase system applies a 30% App Store fee. Patreon does not charge additional payment processing fees on iOS transactions, but the platform fee still applies.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Patreon", "topic": "iOS in-app purchase fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "iOS in-app purchases only", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_fees_direct_sales", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Fee schedule for direct sales", "summary": "Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per transaction for all direct sales, plus credit card processing at 2.9% + $0.30 and PayPal fees.", "body": "Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per transaction for all direct sales, plus credit card processing at 2.9% + $0.30 and PayPal fees.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“10% + $0.50\nPer transaction for all sales through your profile or direct links to your customers.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "10% + $0.50\nPer transaction for all sales through your profile or direct links to your customers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Fee schedule for direct sales", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_fees_discover", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Fee for Discover marketplace sales", "summary": "Gumroad charges a flat 30% fee on sales made through the Gumroad Discover marketplace, which includes all processing fees.", "body": "Gumroad charges a flat 30% fee on sales made through the Gumroad Discover marketplace, which includes all processing fees.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“30%\nPer transaction when new customers find and buy from you through our discover marketplace.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "30%\nPer transaction when new customers find and buy from you through our discover marketplace.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Fee for Discover marketplace sales", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Payout schedule", "summary": "Gumroad pays creators once a week on a weekday determined by their payout setup.", "body": "Gumroad pays creators once a week on a weekday determined by their payout setup.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Creators are typically paid once a week, on the weekday that matches how they get paid.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/281-payout-delays", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Creators are typically paid once a week, on the weekday that matches how they get paid.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Payout methods", "summary": "Gumroad pays to a bank account (via Stripe) for creators in supported countries, or via PayPal for creators elsewhere. Payoneer and Transferwise are not supported.", "body": "Gumroad pays to a bank account (via Stripe) for creators in supported countries, or via PayPal for creators elsewhere. Payoneer and Transferwise are not supported.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“No. We do not pay out creators via Payoneer or Transferwise\nIf you live (as in, have an address and the proper identification) in one of these countries, you can only be paid out to a bank account.\nIf you live anywhere else on the planet Earth, you can only be paid out using a PayPal account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/223-payoneer-and-gumroad", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "No. We do not pay out creators via Payoneer or Transferwise\nIf you live (as in, have an address and the proper identification) in one of these countries, you can only be paid out to a bank account.\nIf you live anywhere else on the planet Earth, you can only be paid out using a PayPal account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_content_sexually_explicit_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Gumroad does not allow sales of sexually explicit content in accordance with its payment processing partners' policies. Non-pornographic NSFW content (e.g. cosplay) may be sold if flagged as NSFW.", "body": "Gumroad does not allow sales of sexually explicit content in accordance with its payment processing partners' policies. Non-pornographic NSFW content (e.g. cosplay) may be sold if flagged as NSFW.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“In accordance with the policies of our payment processing partners, including Stripe and PayPal, we do not allow sales of sexually explicit content.\nWhat is sexually explicit?\nSexually explicit content is media that is created for the primary purpose of sexual gratification - fetish content, media with characters depicted in sexual situations, or content that is clearly produced for titillation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/156-gumroad-and-adult-content", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "In accordance with the policies of our payment processing partners, including Stripe and PayPal, we do not allow sales of sexually explicit content.\nWhat is sexually explicit?\nSexually explicit content is media that is created for the primary purpose of sexual gratification - fetish content, media with characters depicted in sexual situations, or content that is clearly produced for titillation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_prohibited_products_adult", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Prohibited products list - adult content", "summary": "Gumroad's prohibited products list includes 'sexually-oriented or pornographic content' as a category that cannot be sold on the platform.", "body": "Gumroad's prohibited products list includes 'sexually-oriented or pornographic content' as a category that cannot be sold on the platform.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“sexually-oriented or pornographic content (including but not limited to adult books or video, adult telephone conversations or audio, membership to adult websites or content, companion or escort services, dating services, mail-order brides, massage parlors and prostitution, or content of any format that features characters who are minors, are depicted as minors, or are suggested to be minors in any sexual or sensual context)”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/prohibited", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "sexually-oriented or pornographic content (including but not limited to adult books or video, adult telephone conversations or audio, membership to adult websites or content, companion or escort services, dating services, mail-order brides, massage parlors and prostitution, or content of any format that features characters who are minors, are depicted as minors, or are suggested to be minors in any sexual or sensual context)", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Prohibited products list - adult content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_gumroad_tax_merchant_of_record", "category": "Business", "title": "Gumroad: Tax handling", "summary": "Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad acts as Merchant of Record and handles all sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.", "body": "Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad acts as Merchant of Record and handles all sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad handles ALL your tax obligations. Yes, you read that right – we manage sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad handles ALL your tax obligations. Yes, you read that right – we manage sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Tax handling", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_substack_platform_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Substack: Platform fee", "summary": "Substack takes a 10% revenue share from paid subscription revenue. Publishing is free with no upfront costs.", "body": "Substack takes a 10% revenue share from paid subscription revenue. Publishing is free with no upfront costs.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For creators:\nPublishing is free on Substack– no matter how many subscribers you have!\nIf you enable paid subscriptions on your publications, the following fees will apply:\nFrom Substack:\n10% of each transaction”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037607131-How-much-does-Substack-cost", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "For creators:\nPublishing is free on Substack– no matter how many subscribers you have!\nIf you enable paid subscriptions on your publications, the following fees will apply:\nFrom Substack:\n10% of each transaction", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Platform fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_substack_stripe_processing_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Substack: Stripe payment processing fees", "summary": "Substack uses Stripe for payment processing, which charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus a 0.7% billing fee for recurring subscriptions.", "body": "Substack uses Stripe for payment processing, which charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus a 0.7% billing fee for recurring subscriptions.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc. actually says:\n\n“From Stripe:\nA credit card fee (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction fee) and a Billing fee for recurring subscriptions (0.7% for recurring payments as of July 2024).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037607131-How-much-does-Substack-cost", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "From Stripe:\nA credit card fee (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction fee) and a Billing fee for recurring subscriptions (0.7% for recurring payments as of July 2024).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Stripe payment processing fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "US Stripe account rates shown", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_substack_creator_revenue_share", "category": "Business", "title": "Substack: Creator revenue share", "summary": "Substack creators keep 90% of their paid subscription revenue after the platform's 10% cut.", "body": "Substack creators keep 90% of their paid subscription revenue after the platform's 10% cut.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc. actually says:\n\n“90% goes to you. The rest powers the platform that supports your work.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://substack.com/about", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "90% goes to you. The rest powers the platform that supports your work.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Creator revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_substack_content_nudity_pornography", "category": "Business", "title": "Substack: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Substack does not allow porn or sexually exploitative content. Depictions of nudity for artistic or journalistic purposes and erotic literature are allowed. Explicit content may be hidden from discovery features.", "body": "Substack does not allow porn or sexually exploitative content. Depictions of nudity for artistic or journalistic purposes and erotic literature are allowed. Explicit content may be hidden from discovery features.\n\nWhat Substack, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We don't allow porn or sexually exploitative content on Substack, including any visual depictions of sexual acts for the sole purpose of sexual gratification.\nWe do allow depictions of nudity for artistic, journalistic, or related purposes, as well as erotic literature, however, we have a strict no nudity policy for profile images. We may hide or remove explicit content from Substack's discovery features, including search and on Substack.com .”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://substack.com/content", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Substack, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We don't allow porn or sexually exploitative content on Substack, including any visual depictions of sexual acts for the sole purpose of sexual gratification.\nWe do allow depictions of nudity for artistic, journalistic, or related purposes, as well as erotic literature, however, we have a strict no nudity policy for profile images. We may hide or remove explicit content from Substack's discovery features, including search and on Substack.com .", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Substack", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ghost_platform_fee_zero", "category": "Business", "title": "Ghost: Transaction fees", "summary": "Ghost takes 0% of creator subscription revenue. Creators connect their own Stripe account and pay only Stripe's processing fees.", "body": "Ghost takes 0% of creator subscription revenue. Creators connect their own Stripe account and pay only Stripe's processing fees.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Unlike other membership systems which typically take 10-30% of your revenue, Ghost takes no fee at all and instead connects directly to your own Stripe account , so you receive the money - not us.\nStripe takes a ~2.9% processing fee, and all other revenue is yours to keep.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/creators", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Unlike other membership systems which typically take 10-30% of your revenue, Ghost takes no fee at all and instead connects directly to your own Stripe account , so you receive the money - not us.\nStripe takes a ~2.9% processing fee, and all other revenue is yours to keep.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Transaction fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Ghost(Pro) hosting plans have separate monthly subscription fees ($18-$199+/mo)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ghost_hosting_plans", "category": "Business", "title": "Ghost(Pro) hosting pricing", "summary": "Ghost(Pro) managed hosting starts at $18/mo (Starter), $29/mo (Publisher), and $199/mo (Business), with 0% transaction fees on Publisher and above.", "body": "Ghost(Pro) managed hosting starts at $18/mo (Starter), $29/mo (Publisher), and $199/mo (Business), with 0% transaction fees on Publisher and above.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“Ghost(Pro) plans & pricing\nLaunch your creative business\nNo payment fees — upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.\nStarter\nFor solo blogs & newsletters\n$18 USD / mo\nBilled yearly\nPublisher\nFor custom publications\n$29 USD / mo\nBilled yearly\nBusiness\nFor teams scaling up\n$199 USD / mo\nBilled yearly”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "Ghost(Pro) plans & pricing\nLaunch your creative business\nNo payment fees — upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.\nStarter\nFor solo blogs & newsletters\n$18 USD / mo\nBilled yearly\nPublisher\nFor custom publications\n$29 USD / mo\nBilled yearly\nBusiness\nFor teams scaling up\n$199 USD / mo\nBilled yearly", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Ghost(Pro) hosting pricing", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Annual billing prices shown", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ghost_content_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Content policy (Ghost(Pro))", "summary": "Ghost(Pro) allows all types of content by default. Explicitly prohibited content includes illegal content, IP infringement, gambling operations, technologically harmful content, impersonation, calls to violence, posting private information, hotlinking, spam, and machine-generated content.", "body": "Ghost(Pro) allows all types of content by default. Explicitly prohibited content includes illegal content, IP infringement, gambling operations, technologically harmful content, impersonation, calls to violence, posting private information, hotlinking, spam, and machine-generated content.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“On our own hosting service - called Ghost(Pro) - we allow all types of content by default. Exceptions to this are listed below, and are explicitly forbidden from our services.”\n\nNote: No specific adult/sexual content prohibition listed in Ghost(Pro) abuse page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/abuse", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "On our own hosting service - called Ghost(Pro) - we allow all types of content by default. Exceptions to this are listed below, and are explicitly forbidden from our services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Content policy (Ghost(Pro))", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Ghost(Pro) hosting; self-hosted is unrestricted", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_ghost_terms_prohibited_content", "category": "Business", "title": "Ghost: Content policy (Terms of Service)", "summary": "Ghost's Terms of Service (section 2.2) prohibit Content that is offensive or profane, or that contains or depicts pornography in breach of applicable laws and regulations. They also prohibit content that invades anyone's privacy, or that is violent or threatening or promotes violence. Pornography is not banned outright; the restriction is tied to legality.", "body": "Ghost's Terms of Service (section 2.2) prohibit Content that is offensive or profane, or that contains or depicts pornography in breach of applicable laws and regulations. They also prohibit content that invades anyone's privacy, or that is violent or threatening or promotes violence. Pornography is not banned outright; the restriction is tied to legality.\n\nWhat Ghost Foundation actually says:\n\n“is offensive, profane, contains or depicts pornography that is in breach of applicable laws and regulations; … invades any individual’s rights of privacy; … is violent or threatening or promotes violence or actions that are threatening to any other person;”\n\nNote: Volatility raised from low because this wording has changed. The quote uses the curly apostrophe from the page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://ghost.org/terms/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ghost Foundation", "evidence_quote": "is offensive, profane, contains or depicts pornography that is in breach of applicable laws and regulations; … invades any individual’s rights of privacy; … is violent or threatening or promotes violence or actions that are threatening to any other person;", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Ghost", "topic": "Content policy (Terms of Service)", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Ghost.org hosted service terms", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_thinkific_pricing_basic", "category": "Business", "title": "Thinkific: Platform subscription fee", "summary": "Thinkific's Basic plan costs $54/mo (monthly) or $40/mo (annual). There is no free plan; a 30-day free trial is offered.", "body": "Thinkific's Basic plan costs $54/mo (monthly) or $40/mo (annual). There is no free plan; a 30-day free trial is offered.\n\nWhat Thinkific Labs Inc. actually says:\n\n“Basic\nFor experts publishing their first course and building an audience from scratch.\n$54/mo\nBilled monthly\n$40/mo\nBilled annually”\n\nNote: Price increase of ~10% effective August 13, 2026.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.thinkific.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Thinkific Labs Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Basic\nFor experts publishing their first course and building an audience from scratch.\n$54/mo\nBilled monthly\n$40/mo\nBilled annually", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Thinkific", "topic": "Platform subscription fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Post-August 2026 pricing with ~10% increase applied", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_thinkific_third_party_gateway_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Thinkific: Third-party payment gateway fee", "summary": "Thinkific charges an additional third-party payment gateway fee when using Stripe or PayPal instead of Thinkific Payments. This fee varies by plan: Free 5%, Basic 5%, Start 2%, Grow 1%, Expand 0.5%, Plus 0%.", "body": "Thinkific charges an additional third-party payment gateway fee when using Stripe or PayPal instead of Thinkific Payments. This fee varies by plan: Free 5%, Basic 5%, Start 2%, Grow 1%, Expand 0.5%, Plus 0%.\n\nWhat Thinkific Labs Inc. actually says:\n\n“* Plan | Free | Basic | Start | Grow | Expand | Plus\n* Transaction Fee | TCommerce required | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | No fee at this time\nThis fee will only apply to your first $1M in sales made through Thinkific in a calendar year, after that we will waive the fee.”\n\nNote: No fee when using Thinkific Payments (TCommerce).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://support.thinkific.com/hc/en-us/articles/360030721393-How-much-does-Thinkific-cost", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Thinkific Labs Inc.", "evidence_quote": "* Plan | Free | Basic | Start | Grow | Expand | Plus\n* Transaction Fee | TCommerce required | 5.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.5% | No fee at this time\nThis fee will only apply to your first $1M in sales made through Thinkific in a calendar year, after that we will waive the fee.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Thinkific", "topic": "Third-party payment gateway fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Only on first $1M in sales per calendar year", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_thinkific_instant_payouts", "category": "Business", "title": "Thinkific: Payout timing", "summary": "Thinkific provides instant access to revenue with no extra hold period after a successful purchase.", "body": "Thinkific provides instant access to revenue with no extra hold period after a successful purchase.\n\nWhat Thinkific Labs Inc. actually says:\n\n“Instant access to your revenue\nReceive payouts immediately after a successful purchase.\nAccess your earnings right away, so you can keep growing your business.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.thinkific.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Thinkific Labs Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Instant access to your revenue\nReceive payouts immediately after a successful purchase.\nAccess your earnings right away, so you can keep growing your business.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Thinkific", "topic": "Payout timing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_podia_mover_transaction_fee", "category": "Business", "title": "Podia: Transaction fees by plan", "summary": "Podia's Mover plan charges a 5% transaction fee. Shaker and Earthquaker plans have 0% transaction fees. Payment processing (Stripe/PayPal) charges 2.9% + 30¢ on top.", "body": "Podia's Mover plan charges a 5% transaction fee. Shaker and Earthquaker plans have 0% transaction fees. Payment processing (Stripe/PayPal) charges 2.9% + 30¢ on top.\n\nWhat Podia Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“On the Mover plan, we charge a 5% transaction fee. There are no Podia fees on the Shaker or Earthquaker plans.\nYour payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.podia.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "On the Mover plan, we charge a 5% transaction fee. There are no Podia fees on the Shaker or Earthquaker plans.\nYour payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Transaction fees by plan", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_podia_pricing_mover", "category": "Business", "title": "Podia: Platform subscription fees", "summary": "Podia's Mover plan is $39/mo ($33/mo annual), Shaker is $89/mo ($75/mo annual), and Earthquaker is $150/mo ($125/mo annual). A 30-day free trial is available on all plans.", "body": "Podia's Mover plan is $39/mo ($33/mo annual), Shaker is $89/mo ($75/mo annual), and Earthquaker is $150/mo ($125/mo annual). A 30-day free trial is available on all plans.\n\nWhat Podia Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Mover. $39 $33/mo. 5% transaction fees.\nShaker: $89/month or $75/month paid annually (no transaction fees)\nEarthquaker: $150/month or $125/month paid annually”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.podia.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Mover. $39 $33/mo. 5% transaction fees.\nShaker: $89/month or $75/month paid annually (no transaction fees)\nEarthquaker: $150/month or $125/month paid annually", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Platform subscription fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "USD pricing", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_podia_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Podia: Payout schedule", "summary": "Podia pays creators on a rolling basis through Stripe or PayPal with the processor's standard schedule.", "body": "Podia pays creators on a rolling basis through Stripe or PayPal with the processor's standard schedule.\n\nWhat Podia Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location. The fees are charged by the processor and are not associated with Podia.”\n\nNote: Podia does not publish its own payout schedule; it depends on the connected Stripe/PayPal account.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.podia.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Your payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) will charge a standard transaction fee of 2.9% + 30¢, which may vary based on your location. The fees are charged by the processor and are not associated with Podia.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kajabi_pricing_basic", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: Platform subscription fee", "summary": "Kajabi's Basic plan costs $149/mo (monthly) or $143/mo (annual). All plans have 0% transaction fee. There is no revenue sharing.", "body": "Kajabi's Basic plan costs $149/mo (monthly) or $143/mo (annual). All plans have 0% transaction fee. There is no revenue sharing.\n\nWhat Kajabi, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Basic\nEverything you need to start running your business.\n$149 /mo*\n* 0% Transaction Fee\nNo hidden fees. Cancel anytime.\nCreator takes all.\nYou do all the work, so you keep all the money — and own all your content.”\n\nNote: Kajabi also offers a Kickstarter plan at $89/mo for new users.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kajabi.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Basic\nEverything you need to start running your business.\n$149 /mo*\n* 0% Transaction Fee\nNo hidden fees. Cancel anytime.\nCreator takes all.\nYou do all the work, so you keep all the money — and own all your content.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "Platform subscription fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "USD pricing; Kickstarter plan at $89/mo also available for new users", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kajabi_processing_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: Payment processing fees", "summary": "Kajabi Payments charges 2.9% + $0.30 (Basic), 2.8% + $0.30 (Growth), 2.7% + $0.30 (Pro) for US entities. Third-party providers incur an additional 2% (Basic), 1% (Growth), or 0.5% (Pro) fee.", "body": "Kajabi Payments charges 2.9% + $0.30 (Basic), 2.8% + $0.30 (Growth), 2.7% + $0.30 (Pro) for US entities. Third-party providers incur an additional 2% (Basic), 1% (Growth), or 0.5% (Pro) fee.\n\nWhat Kajabi, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Kajabi Payment Rates\nKajabi Payments 2.9% + $0.30 2.8% + $0.30 2.7% + $0.30\nCard processing fees shown for US entities only.\n3rd Party Payment Provider Fees (not using Kajabi Payments)\nAny 3rd Party Payment Provider 2% 1% 0.5%”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kajabi.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Kajabi Payment Rates\nKajabi Payments 2.9% + $0.30 2.8% + $0.30 2.7% + $0.30\nCard processing fees shown for US entities only.\n3rd Party Payment Provider Fees (not using Kajabi Payments)\nAny 3rd Party Payment Provider 2% 1% 0.5%", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "Payment processing fees", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "US entity rates; other countries may differ", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kajabi_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: Payout schedule", "summary": "Kajabi Payments offers daily, weekly, or monthly payout options.", "body": "Kajabi Payments offers daily, weekly, or monthly payout options.\n\nWhat Kajabi, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The payout schedule determines how often Kajabi sends money to your bank account. You may have the option to choose between daily, weekly, or monthly payouts.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.kajabi.com/articles/sales/kajabi-payments/kajabi-payments-payouts", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "The payout schedule determines how often Kajabi sends money to your bank account. You may have the option to choose between daily, weekly, or monthly payouts.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Kajabi Payments only", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kajabi_revenue_sharing_none", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: Revenue sharing", "summary": "Kajabi takes no percentage of creator revenue. Creators keep all earnings minus payment processing fees.", "body": "Kajabi takes no percentage of creator revenue. Creators keep all earnings minus payment processing fees.\n\nWhat Kajabi, Inc. actually says:\n\n“No hidden fees. No revenue sharing.\nCreator takes all.\nYou do all the work, so you keep all the money — and own all your content. No more changing algorithms, chasing engagement, and unfair revenue shares.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kajabi.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "No hidden fees. No revenue sharing.\nCreator takes all.\nYou do all the work, so you keep all the money — and own all your content. No more changing algorithms, chasing engagement, and unfair revenue shares.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "Revenue sharing", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_kajabi_content_adult_prohibited", "category": "Business", "title": "Kajabi: Adult/sexual content policy", "summary": "Kajabi's Acceptable Use Policy prohibits gratuitous pornography and offensive material. Kajabi Payments explicitly prohibits adult content and services including pornography and sexually-related services.", "body": "Kajabi's Acceptable Use Policy prohibits gratuitous pornography and offensive material. Kajabi Payments explicitly prohibits adult content and services including pornography and sexually-related services.\n\nWhat Kajabi, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Pornography and Offensive Material\nWe acknowledge nudity, pornography and gore may have a legitimate place in certain uses of our Platform. However, we discourage the gratuitous inclusion of such materials.\nYou may not include gratuitous graphic violent material or pornography in connection with the use of our Platform.”\n\nNote: Kajabi Payments prohibited list explicitly includes 'Pornography and other obscene materials depicting nudity or explicit sexual acts.'", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.kajabi.com/policies/aup", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Kajabi, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Pornography and Offensive Material\nWe acknowledge nudity, pornography and gore may have a legitimate place in certain uses of our Platform. However, we discourage the gratuitous inclusion of such materials.\nYou may not include gratuitous graphic violent material or pornography in connection with the use of our Platform.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Kajabi", "topic": "Adult/sexual content policy", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_teacher_revenue_share", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Teacher revenue share", "summary": "Skillshare pays approximately 20% of its subscription revenue (less transaction fees and taxes) to teachers, allocated based on each teacher's share of paid minutes watched.", "body": "Skillshare pays approximately 20% of its subscription revenue (less transaction fees and taxes) to teachers, allocated based on each teacher's share of paid minutes watched.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Starting in January 2024 and reflected on your February 2024 payment, we will be shifting back to a percentage of revenue model, paying approximately 20% of our subscription revenue (less transaction fees and taxes) to teachers.”\n\nNote: Rate is 'approximately 20%' and may be revisited.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/22368461277325-Changing-the-Skillshare-Teacher-Fund-Back-to-Revenue-Share-December-2023", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Starting in January 2024 and reflected on your February 2024 payment, we will be shifting back to a percentage of revenue model, paying approximately 20% of our subscription revenue (less transaction fees and taxes) to teachers.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Teacher revenue share", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_payout_schedule", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Payout schedule", "summary": "Skillshare sends teacher payments on the 16th of each month through Tipalti, covering the previous month's minutes watched and referrals.", "body": "Skillshare sends teacher payments on the 16th of each month through Tipalti, covering the previous month's minutes watched and referrals.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We send teacher payments on the 16th of each month through Tipalti. For example, you would receive payments for the minutes watched in your classes and referrals made from July 1st to July 31st on August 16th.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/226578788-When-and-how-do-I-receive-payments-from-Skillshare", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "We send teacher payments on the 16th of each month through Tipalti. For example, you would receive payments for the minutes watched in your classes and referrals made from July 1st to July 31st on August 16th.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_payout_methods", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Payout methods", "summary": "Skillshare offers PayPal, direct deposit/ACH, e-check (international bank transfer), and wire transfer through Tipalti. Skillshare covers fees for PayPal and direct deposit.", "body": "Skillshare offers PayPal, direct deposit/ACH, e-check (international bank transfer), and wire transfer through Tipalti. Skillshare covers fees for PayPal and direct deposit.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The payment options that Skillshare offers teachers through Tipalti are:\nPayPal\nDirect deposit / ACH / E-check\nWire transfer\nSkillshare covers the transaction fees for PayPal, as well as direct deposit (includes ACH and E-check).”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/226578788-When-and-how-do-I-receive-payments-from-Skillshare", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "The payment options that Skillshare offers teachers through Tipalti are:\nPayPal\nDirect deposit / ACH / E-check\nWire transfer\nSkillshare covers the transaction fees for PayPal, as well as direct deposit (includes ACH and E-check).", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Payout methods", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_eligibility_2026", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Teacher royalty eligibility", "summary": "As of January 1, 2026, Skillshare teachers must have at least 50 followers and meet a publishing or watch-time requirement (400+ minutes if published a class in last 18 months, or 650+ minutes if not) to qualify for royalties.", "body": "As of January 1, 2026, Skillshare teachers must have at least 50 followers and meet a publishing or watch-time requirement (400+ minutes if published a class in last 18 months, or 650+ minutes if not) to qualify for royalties.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout.\nhave published at least one quality class within the past 18 months and received more than 400 qualifying minutes watched during the month OR\nIf you have not published a new class within the past 18 months, have received more than 650 qualifying minutes watched during the month.”\n\nNote: Previously required only 75 minutes watched per month.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/41694886825229-Skillshare-Teacher-Earnings-Update-Effective-January-1-2026", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Starting January 1, 2026, teachers must have at least 50 followers on Skillshare to qualify for a royalty payout.\nhave published at least one quality class within the past 18 months and received more than 400 qualifying minutes watched during the month OR\nIf you have not published a new class within the past 18 months, have received more than 650 qualifying minutes watched during the month.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Teacher royalty eligibility", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_shop_fees", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Shop (1:1 and digital products) fees", "summary": "Skillshare charges a 10% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing fee on Shop sales (1:1 sessions and digital products). Platform fee is waived on 1:1 earnings above $2,000/month.", "body": "Skillshare charges a 10% platform fee plus 2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing fee on Shop sales (1:1 sessions and digital products). Platform fee is waived on 1:1 earnings above $2,000/month.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“For each booked 1-on-1 Session or digital product you sell on Skillshare, we apply the following fees:\n10% platform fee from the full amount charged for any service, before any processing fees or other fees are deducted.\n2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing fee is charged on all payments by our payment provider Stripe.”\n\nNote: 1:1 sessions over $2,000/month have platform fee waived.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.skillshare.com/hc/en-us/articles/226578788-When-and-how-do-I-receive-payments-from-Skillshare", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "For each booked 1-on-1 Session or digital product you sell on Skillshare, we apply the following fees:\n10% platform fee from the full amount charged for any service, before any processing fees or other fees are deducted.\n2.9% + $0.30 credit card processing fee is charged on all payments by our payment provider Stripe.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Shop (1:1 and digital products) fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Shop (1:1 sessions and digital products)", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r64_teaching_writing_coaching_skillshare_referral_bonus", "category": "Business", "title": "Skillshare: Referral earnings", "summary": "Skillshare pays teachers $10 for every student who signs up for an account using the teacher's unique referral link.", "body": "Skillshare pays teachers $10 for every student who signs up for an account using the teacher's unique referral link.\n\nWhat Skillshare, Inc. actually says:\n\n“you earn $10 for every student who signs up for an account on Skillshare using your unique referral link.”\n\nNote: Published December 2021; referral bonus amount may have changed since.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.skillshare.com/en/blog/the-lowdown-on-your-first-skillshare-payment", "last_verified": "2026-09-11", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Skillshare, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "you earn $10 for every student who signs up for an account on Skillshare using your unique referral link.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "64-teaching-writing-coaching", "subject": "Skillshare", "topic": "Referral earnings", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "any", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }