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      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_threshold_watch_hours",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Creators can become eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by getting 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months.",
      "body": "Creators can become eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by getting 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "1. Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_threshold_shorts_views",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Creators can also become eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by getting 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "body": "Creators can also become eligible for the YouTube Partner Program by getting 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "2. Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_review_time",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Access.signup",
      "summary": "YouTube typically returns a decision on partner program applications in about one month.",
      "body": "YouTube typically returns a decision on partner program applications in about one month.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“We’ll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "We’ll get back to you with a decision once your channel is reviewed (typically in about 1 month).",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_inactivity_monetization",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that have not uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.",
      "body": "YouTube may turn off monetization on channels that have not uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“To focus our support for creators who are active and engaged with the community, we may turn off monetization on channels that haven’t uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "To focus our support for creators who are active and engaged with the community, we may turn off monetization on channels that haven’t uploaded a video or posted to the Posts tab for 6 months or more.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_youtube_ypp_reapplication_period",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube: Rules.enforcement",
      "summary": "Creators whose first partner program application is not successful can appeal within 21 days or re-apply after a 30-day period.",
      "body": "Creators whose first partner program application is not successful can appeal within 21 days or re-apply after a 30-day period.\n\nWhat YouTube actually says:\n\n“If your first application wasn’t successful, don’t worry - you can appeal the decision within 21 days or keep uploading original content and you’ll be able to re-apply after a 30-day period.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube",
      "evidence_quote": "If your first application wasn’t successful, don’t worry - you can appeal the decision within 21 days or keep uploading original content and you’ll be able to re-apply after a 30-day period.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "Rules.enforcement",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "streaming",
        "stage": "trouble",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "rules.enforcement"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_patreon_pricing_commission_rate",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Patreon: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Patreon charges 10% of the income creators earn on Patreon.",
      "body": "Patreon charges 10% of the income creators earn on Patreon.\n\nWhat Patreon actually says:\n\n“10% of the income you earn on Patreon”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.patreon.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Patreon",
      "evidence_quote": "10% of the income you earn on Patreon",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Patreon",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "subscription_sfw",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "patreon",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_kofi_pricing_tips_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Ko-fi charges 0% service fee on tips for the free standard tier.",
      "body": "Ko-fi charges 0% service fee on tips for the free standard tier.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“0% service fee on tips, keep every tip you receive.”\n\nNote: Lane Teaching used for creator services/tips context.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "0% service fee on tips, keep every tip you receive.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "teaching",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_kofi_pricing_memberships_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Ko-fi charges a 5% service fee on Memberships, Shop sales, and Commissions for the free standard tier.",
      "body": "Ko-fi charges a 5% service fee on Memberships, Shop sales, and Commissions for the free standard tier.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“5% service fee on Memberships, Shop sales, and Commissions”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "5% service fee on Memberships, Shop sales, and Commissions",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "teaching",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_kofi_pricing_gold_subscription",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Money.pricing",
      "summary": "Ko-fi Gold costs $12 per month.",
      "body": "Ko-fi Gold costs $12 per month.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“$12 /month”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "$12 /month",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.pricing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "teaching",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.pricing"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r6587_digital_avatar_creation_realistic_income_ranges_kofi_pricing_payment_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Ko-fi: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Ko-fi requires users to connect their Ko-fi to a PayPal or Stripe account to get paid.",
      "body": "Ko-fi requires users to connect their Ko-fi to a PayPal or Stripe account to get paid.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“you’ll need to connect your Ko-fi to a PayPal or Stripe account to get paid.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://ko-fi.com/pricing",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-09",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Ko-fi",
      "evidence_quote": "you’ll need to connect your Ko-fi to a PayPal or Stripe account to get paid.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "6587-digital-avatar-creation-realistic-income-ranges",
      "subject": "Ko-fi",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "teaching",
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          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "kofi",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
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