{
  "batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
  "articles": [
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_amazon_associates_standard_commission_rates",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates (US): Fixed standard commission rates by product category",
      "summary": "Amazon's US Associates Standard Commission Income table sets fixed category rates, including 10.00% for Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty, and Amazon Explore, 1.00% for Amazon Fresh, Physical Video Games & Video Game Consoles, Grocery, and Health & Personal Care, and 4.00% for All Other Categories.",
      "body": "Amazon's US Associates Standard Commission Income table sets fixed category rates, including 10.00% for Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty, and Amazon Explore, 1.00% for Amazon Fresh, Physical Video Games & Video Game Consoles, Grocery, and Health & Personal Care, and 4.00% for All Other Categories.\n\nWhat Amazon Associates Central actually says:\n\n“Table 1 – Fixed Standard Commission Income Rates for Specific Product Categories … Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty, Amazon Explore … 10.00% … Amazon Fresh, Physical Video Games & Video Game Consoles, Grocery, Health & Personal Care … 1.00% … All Other Categories … 4.00%”\n\nNote: The quote segments are table heading and cell texts from the page. The value keeps the full table, with some rows shortened. https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/operating/schedule returned an empty page; this help-node URL has the same statement. The page also lists flat bounties, e.g. $3.00 for a Prime Free Trial, and a $200-per-product cap on fine art.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GRXPHT8U84RAYDXZ",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Associates Central",
      "evidence_quote": "Table 1 – Fixed Standard Commission Income Rates for Specific Product Categories … Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty, Amazon Explore … 10.00% … Amazon Fresh, Physical Video Games & Video Game Consoles, Grocery, Health & Personal Care … 1.00% … All Other Categories … 4.00%",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates (US)",
      "topic": "Fixed standard commission rates by product category",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Amazon.com Associates. The Influencer Program pays 'in a similar fashion' to Associates (per help page GTP6NKQ2GXPZL7AT)",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazon",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_amazon_associates_onsite_commission_rates",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Onsite commission rates for creator content shown on Amazon",
      "summary": "Amazon's Onsite Commission Income statement covers Publisher or Influencer Content used by Amazon on its site and sets fixed rates, e.g. Table A 4.00% for Luxury Beauty/Luxury Stores Beauty and 1.00% for All Other Categories, and Table B (Creator Ads) 2.00% for All Other Categories.",
      "body": "Amazon's Onsite Commission Income statement covers Publisher or Influencer Content used by Amazon on its site and sets fixed rates, e.g. Table A 4.00% for Luxury Beauty/Luxury Stores Beauty and 1.00% for All Other Categories, and Table B (Creator Ads) 2.00% for All Other Categories.\n\nWhat Amazon Associates Central actually says:\n\n““Onsite Content” refers to Publisher Content or Influencer Content, as applicable, used by Amazon within the Amazon Site. … Table A – Fixed Onsite Associates Program Commission Income for Direct Qualifying Purchases in specific Product Categories (excluding Creator Ads) … Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty … 4.00% … All Other Categories … 1.00% … Table B – Fixed Onsite Associates Program Commission Income for Direct Qualifying Purchases in specific Product Categories for Creators Ads … All Other Categories … 2.00%”\n\nNote: The quote segments are table headings and cell texts. The 5.00% Table B row is in value only and not in the claim.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/G4ARBJC7Z2NK48CA",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Associates Central",
      "evidence_quote": "“Onsite Content” refers to Publisher Content or Influencer Content, as applicable, used by Amazon within the Amazon Site. … Table A – Fixed Onsite Associates Program Commission Income for Direct Qualifying Purchases in specific Product Categories (excluding Creator Ads) … Luxury Beauty, Luxury Stores Beauty … 4.00% … All Other Categories … 1.00% … Table B – Fixed Onsite Associates Program Commission Income for Direct Qualifying Purchases in specific Product Categories for Creators Ads … All Other Categories … 2.00%",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates / Influencer Program (US)",
      "topic": "Onsite commission rates for creator content shown on Amazon",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Onsite commissions apply only to Direct Qualifying Purchases",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazon",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_amazon_associates_payment_timing",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Amazon Associates (US): When commissions are paid and payment threshold",
      "summary": "Amazon Associates help says commissions are paid by direct deposit, gift certificate, or check about 60 days after the end of the month they were earned, only if the balance meets the minimum threshold (e.g., $10 for gift certificate) and tax information is on file.",
      "body": "Amazon Associates help says commissions are paid by direct deposit, gift certificate, or check about 60 days after the end of the month they were earned, only if the balance meets the minimum threshold (e.g., $10 for gift certificate) and tax information is on file.\n\nWhat Amazon Associates Central actually says:\n\n“Payments are made monthly if your balance meets the minimum threshold. We must have your tax information on file before we can make any payments. … Commission income are paid by direct deposit, Amazon.com Gift Certificate, or check approximately 60 days after the end of the month for which they are being paid. … For example: If you’re being paid by gift certificate and you earned more than the $10 threshold in January, the payment for that month will be issued by the end of March.”\n\nNote: This page does not state the direct-deposit and check thresholds.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/G63DR893K4DH55XZ",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Amazon Associates Central",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are made monthly if your balance meets the minimum threshold. We must have your tax information on file before we can make any payments. … Commission income are paid by direct deposit, Amazon.com Gift Certificate, or check approximately 60 days after the end of the month for which they are being paid. … For example: If you’re being paid by gift certificate and you earned more than the $10 threshold in January, the payment for that month will be issued by the end of March.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Amazon Associates (US)",
      "topic": "When commissions are paid and payment threshold",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Only the gift-certificate threshold is stated on this page",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "amazon",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "money.tax"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_youtube_shopping_affiliate_eligibility",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Shopping affiliate program: Creator eligibility to be invited",
      "summary": "YouTube Help says that to be invited to the Shopping affiliate program a channel must be in YPP, meet the YPP subscriber threshold, be based in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, or Vietnam, not be a music/Official Artist channel, and not be set as Made for Kids.",
      "body": "YouTube Help says that to be invited to the Shopping affiliate program a channel must be in YPP, meet the YPP subscriber threshold, be based in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, or Vietnam, not be a music/Official Artist channel, and not be set as Made for Kids.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“To be invited to the program, you must meet these minimum creator eligibility requirements: … Your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program. … Your channel meets the subscriber threshold for YPP. … You are based in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, or Vietnam. … Your channel is not a music channel, an Official Artist Channel, or associated with music partners. … Your channel audience isn’t set as Made for Kids, and your channel doesn’t have a significant number of videos set as made for kids.”\n\nNote: Not available to UK/EU/CA/AU creators per this list.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13376398?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube Help (Google)",
      "evidence_quote": "To be invited to the program, you must meet these minimum creator eligibility requirements: … Your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program. … Your channel meets the subscriber threshold for YPP. … You are based in Argentina, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, the United States, or Vietnam. … Your channel is not a music channel, an Official Artist Channel, or associated with music partners. … Your channel audience isn’t set as Made for Kids, and your channel doesn’t have a significant number of videos set as made for kids.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Shopping affiliate program",
      "topic": "Creator eligibility to be invited",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Only in listed countries. The page says criteria may differ for pilot programs.",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup",
          "access.geo"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_youtube_shopping_affiliate_commission_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "YouTube Shopping affiliate program: Who sets commission rates and payout timing",
      "summary": "YouTube Help says each participating brand/retailer sets its own commission rates and attribution windows, and commissions are paid through AdSense for YouTube within 60 to 120 days after purchase, with commissions reversed if the product is returned.",
      "body": "YouTube Help says each participating brand/retailer sets its own commission rates and attribution windows, and commissions are paid through AdSense for YouTube within 60 to 120 days after purchase, with commissions reversed if the product is returned.\n\nWhat YouTube Help (Google) actually says:\n\n“Every participating brand and retailer will set their commission rates and attribution window for each product. … Note: Commissions earned will be paid through AdSense for YouTube within 60 to 120 days after purchase to account for customer returns. If a customer returns the product, commissions will be reversed.”\n\nNote: The same page describes a temporary launch incentive in which 100% of affiliate-merchant commissions go to creators, with at least 30 days' notice before it ends. A related page (answer/17263096) says payouts use the rate on the day of purchase.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/13376398?hl=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube Help (Google)",
      "evidence_quote": "Every participating brand and retailer will set their commission rates and attribution window for each product. … Note: Commissions earned will be paid through AdSense for YouTube within 60 to 120 days after purchase to account for customer returns. If a customer returns the product, commissions will be reversed.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "YouTube Shopping affiliate program",
      "topic": "Who sets commission rates and payout timing",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "Eligible program countries",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_tiktok_shop_affiliate_commission_payout",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "TikTok Shop (US) affiliate: Commission formula and payout timing",
      "summary": "TikTok Shop's US Academy says affiliate commission = (Revenue - Refunds) x Commission rate and is typically received 15 days after order delivery, or later if the seller's settlement period is longer (e.g., Delivery + 31 days).",
      "body": "TikTok Shop's US Academy says affiliate commission = (Revenue - Refunds) x Commission rate and is typically received 15 days after order delivery, or later if the seller's settlement period is longer (e.g., Delivery + 31 days).\n\nWhat TikTok Shop Academy (US) actually says:\n\n“Your commission is calculated using this formula: Commission = (Revenue - Refunds) x Commission rate. … You'll typically receive commission 15 days after the order delivery date. … Commissions are paid only after the seller's orders are settled. Therefore, if the seller's settlement period is longer, such as Delivery + 31 days, commissions will also be paid to you 31 days after delivery”\n\nNote: The same page describes a 30-day commission-rate protection when sellers lower rates. It also says Shoppable Carousel commission is set at 60% of the video rate.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://seller-us.tiktok.com/university/essay?knowledge_id=6077860360177451&lang=en",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "TikTok Shop Academy (US)",
      "evidence_quote": "Your commission is calculated using this formula: Commission = (Revenue - Refunds) x Commission rate. … You'll typically receive commission 15 days after the order delivery date. … Commissions are paid only after the seller's orders are settled. Therefore, if the seller's settlement period is longer, such as Delivery + 31 days, commissions will also be paid to you 31 days after delivery",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "TikTok Shop (US) affiliate",
      "topic": "Commission formula and payout timing",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Merchants set commission rates. The page does not state a platform-wide rate.",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "tiktok",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_shopmy_payout_terms",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "ShopMy: Typical commission range, pending period, payout schedule and minimum",
      "summary": "ShopMy's Creator Guide says commission rates typically range from 10% to 30% depending on the brand, commissions typically stay pending 30 to 120 days, and payouts occur weekly every Friday with at least $11 required under \"Next Payment.\"",
      "body": "ShopMy's Creator Guide says commission rates typically range from 10% to 30% depending on the brand, commissions typically stay pending 30 to 120 days, and payouts occur weekly every Friday with at least $11 required under \"Next Payment.\"\n\nWhat ShopMy actually says:\n\n“Commission rates on these products typically range from 10% to 30%, depending on the brand or retailer. … commissions typically remain pending for 30 to 120 days, even if the retailer's return window has already ended. … Payouts occur weekly, every Friday. Please note that in order to qualify for a deposit, you must have at least $11 under \"Next Payment.\"”\n\nNote: The 'typical' range is ShopMy's own statement. On the page, 'at least' is in italics.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://guide.shopmy.us/payment/43V9gf7Co7gb6ZT2oTe8eM/how-payment-works/43V9gf7Co7TmY3WPUawHgL",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "ShopMy",
      "evidence_quote": "Commission rates on these products typically range from 10% to 30%, depending on the brand or retailer. … commissions typically remain pending for 30 to 120 days, even if the retailer's return window has already ended. … Payouts occur weekly, every Friday. Please note that in order to qualify for a deposit, you must have at least $11 under \"Next Payment.\"",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "ShopMy",
      "topic": "Typical commission range, pending period, payout schedule and minimum",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "shopmy",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_ltk_commission_and_followers",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "LTK (formerly rewardStyle / LIKEtoKNOW.it): Typical brand commission range and non-US/CA follower minimum",
      "summary": "LTK's FAQ says commission varies by brand, with brands typically offering 10-25%, and that non-US/CA creator applicants need at least 5,000 followers.",
      "body": "LTK's FAQ says commission varies by brand, with brands typically offering 10-25%, and that non-US/CA creator applicants need at least 5,000 followers.\n\nWhat LTK (rewardStyle, Inc.) actually says:\n\n“How much commission the Creator earns depends on the commission rates, which vary from brand to brand. Typically, our brands offer between 10-25% commission. … LTK Creators (non US/CA applicants) need a minimum of 5,000 followers, high quality and regular content, and an engaged audience.”\n\nNote: This is an official LTK marketing FAQ (en-gb), not terms of service. The page also has lorem-ipsum placeholder blocks, so confidence is medium. The page's UK average-earnings figure was not recorded.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://company.shopltk.com/en-gb/faqs",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-25",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "LTK (rewardStyle, Inc.)",
      "evidence_quote": "How much commission the Creator earns depends on the commission rates, which vary from brand to brand. Typically, our brands offer between 10-25% commission. … LTK Creators (non US/CA applicants) need a minimum of 5,000 followers, high quality and regular content, and an engaged audience.",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "LTK (formerly rewardStyle / LIKEtoKNOW.it)",
      "topic": "Typical brand commission range and non-US/CA follower minimum",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "applies_to_scope": "The 5,000-follower minimum is stated for non-US/CA applicants only. This page does not state a US/CA threshold.",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "creator_program",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "uk",
          "eu",
          "au"
        ],
        "platform": "ltk",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout",
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_aspire_operational_status",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Aspire: Access.signup",
      "summary": "Aspire accepts new creators through demo booking and platform access",
      "body": "Aspire accepts new creators through demo booking and platform access\n\nWhat Aspire actually says:\n\n“Book a demo to see how Aspire helps e-commerce brands discover creators, automate campaigns, track performance, and grow revenue with influencer marketing.”\n\nNote: Platform requires booking a demo to access services",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.aspire.io/book-a-demo",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Aspire",
      "evidence_quote": "Book a demo to see how Aspire helps e-commerce brands discover creators, automate campaigns, track performance, and grow revenue with influencer marketing.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Aspire",
      "topic": "Access.signup",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "aspire",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_aspire_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Aspire: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Aspire does not charge creators any fees for use of the Service",
      "body": "Aspire does not charge creators any fees for use of the Service\n\nWhat AspireIQ, Inc. actually says:\n\n“We do not currently charge Creators any fees for use of the Service.”\n\nNote: From Section 5: Service Process; Fees of Terms of Service",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.aspire.io/legal/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "AspireIQ, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "We do not currently charge Creators any fees for use of the Service.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Aspire",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "aspire",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_aspire_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Aspire: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Aspire processes payments in United States Dollars for agreements between Users",
      "body": "Aspire processes payments in United States Dollars for agreements between Users\n\nWhat AspireIQ, Inc. actually says:\n\n“All payments in any agreement between Users shall be stated and paid in United States Dollars.”\n\nNote: From Section 5: Service Process; Fees of Terms of Service",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.aspire.io/legal/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "AspireIQ, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "All payments in any agreement between Users shall be stated and paid in United States Dollars.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Aspire",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "aspire",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_aspire_verification_process",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Aspire: Access.id",
      "summary": "Aspire requires users to be at least 18 years old to access the Services",
      "body": "Aspire requires users to be at least 18 years old to access the Services\n\nWhat AspireIQ, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. By accessing or using the Services you represent and warrant that you are not legally prohibited from accessing the Services under the laws of the country in which you access or use them.”\n\nNote: From Section 3: Eligibility of Terms of Service",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.aspire.io/legal/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "AspireIQ, Inc.",
      "evidence_quote": "The Services are intended solely for persons who are 18 or older. By accessing or using the Services you represent and warrant that you are not legally prohibited from accessing the Services under the laws of the country in which you access or use them.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Aspire",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "aspire",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_upfluence_revenue_split",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Upfluence: Money.fees",
      "summary": "Upfluence uses a fixed pricing model with no percentage cuts from creator revenue",
      "body": "Upfluence uses a fixed pricing model with no percentage cuts from creator revenue\n\nWhat Upfluence actually says:\n\n“Upfluence uses a fixed pricing model instead. No percentage cuts from creator revenue. Just predictable costs as your creator program grows.”\n\nNote: From Upfluence Pay page showing 0% fee vs competitors charging 2-5%",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.upfluence.com/upfluence-pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upfluence",
      "evidence_quote": "Upfluence uses a fixed pricing model instead. No percentage cuts from creator revenue. Just predictable costs as your creator program grows.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Upfluence",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "upfluence",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_upfluence_payout_methods",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Upfluence: Money.payout",
      "summary": "Upfluence Pay supports bank transfers, direct deposit, PayPal payouts, and store credits for influencer payments",
      "body": "Upfluence Pay supports bank transfers, direct deposit, PayPal payouts, and store credits for influencer payments\n\nWhat Upfluence actually says:\n\n“The most common influencer payment methods include: Bank transfers or direct deposit: Reliable, trackable, and easy to reconcile. The preferred option for most U.S.-based influencer. PayPal payouts: Widely used, especially for influencers who work with multiple brands across different regions Product gifting or store credits: Still used for smaller collaborations, usually along affiliate commissions.”\n\nNote: From FAQ section on payment methods",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.upfluence.com/upfluence-pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upfluence",
      "evidence_quote": "The most common influencer payment methods include: Bank transfers or direct deposit: Reliable, trackable, and easy to reconcile. The preferred option for most U.S.-based influencer. PayPal payouts: Widely used, especially for influencers who work with multiple brands across different regions Product gifting or store credits: Still used for smaller collaborations, usually along affiliate commissions.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Upfluence",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "upfluence",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_upfluence_verification_process",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Upfluence: Access.id",
      "summary": "Upfluence collects creator payout details with built-in KYC verification and secure document collection for payments",
      "body": "Upfluence collects creator payout details with built-in KYC verification and secure document collection for payments\n\nWhat Upfluence actually says:\n\n“Upfluence collects creator payout details with built-in KYC verification and secure document collection. Automatic tax record exports keep finance teams compliant while every payout stays fully traceable.”\n\nNote: From Upfluence Pay page under 'Stop Chasing Creator Tax Forms And Invoices'",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.upfluence.com/upfluence-pay",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upfluence",
      "evidence_quote": "Upfluence collects creator payout details with built-in KYC verification and secure document collection. Automatic tax record exports keep finance teams compliant while every payout stays fully traceable.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "Upfluence",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "upfluence",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_creatoriq_pricing_model",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CreatorIQ: Money.fees",
      "summary": "CreatorIQ requires a demo request to obtain pricing information for their platform",
      "body": "CreatorIQ requires a demo request to obtain pricing information for their platform\n\nWhat CreatorIQ actually says:\n\n“Schedule a call with one of our Platform Specialists who will: - Give you more information on our pricing and packages - Discuss your team's influencer marketing needs - Provide recommendations on which package will best help you achieve your influencer marketing goals”\n\nNote: Pricing page indicates custom quotes after demo",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.creatoriq.com/-pricing-request-page",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "CreatorIQ",
      "evidence_quote": "Schedule a call with one of our Platform Specialists who will: - Give you more information on our pricing and packages - Discuss your team's influencer marketing needs - Provide recommendations on which package will best help you achieve your influencer marketing goals",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "CreatorIQ",
      "topic": "Money.fees",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "creatoriq",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r949_influencing_brand_deals_and_ugc_platforms_creatoriq_verification_process",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "CreatorIQ: Access.id",
      "summary": "CreatorIQ's Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California",
      "body": "CreatorIQ's Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the State of California\n\nWhat CreatorIQ actually says:\n\n“These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.”\n\nNote: From Section 16: GOVERNING LAW of Terms of Use",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.creatoriq.com/legal/terms-of-use",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "CreatorIQ",
      "evidence_quote": "These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "949-influencing-brand-deals-and-ugc-platforms",
      "subject": "CreatorIQ",
      "topic": "Access.id",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "any"
        ],
        "platform": "creatoriq",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    }
  ]
}
