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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_fiverr_buyer_fee_5_5_percent",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: buyer service fee",
      "summary": "Fiverr charges a 5.5% service fee on purchases under $200 plus $3.50 on orders under $200",
      "body": "Fiverr charges a 5.5% service fee on purchases under $200 plus $3.50 on orders under $200\n\nWhat Fiverr Help Center actually says:\n\n“The standard service fee is 5.5% of your purchase amount, and we add a $3.50 fee to orders under $200.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360050216133-Paying-for-orders-extras-or-custom-offers",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "The standard service fee is 5.5% of your purchase amount, and we add a $3.50 fee to orders under $200.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "buyer service fee",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
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        "platform": "fiverr",
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_fiverr_seller_commission_20_percent",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: seller commission",
      "summary": "Fiverr retains 20% commission, freelancers receive 80% of cleared payments with 14-day clearing period",
      "body": "Fiverr retains 20% commission, freelancers receive 80% of cleared payments with 14-day clearing period\n\nWhat Fiverr Help Center actually says:\n\n“freelancers receive 80% of the client\\u2019s cleared payment. Funds are subject to a 14-day clearing period before they become available for withdrawal.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/34069565843985-How-Fiverr-works-for-freelancers",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Fiverr Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "freelancers receive 80% of the client\\u2019s cleared payment. Funds are subject to a 14-day clearing period before they become available for withdrawal.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "seller commission",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "stage": "first_month",
        "region": [
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_fiverr_payout_minimum_paypal_1_dollar",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: payout minimum threshold",
      "summary": "PayPal minimum withdrawal amount is $1 USD",
      "body": "PayPal minimum withdrawal amount is $1 USD\n\nWhat Fiverr Help Center actually says:\n\n“PayPal 24 hours $0 USD $1 USD”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360010530058-Withdrawing-your-earnings-managing-payout-methods",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "PayPal 24 hours $0 USD $1 USD",
      "volatility": "low",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "payout minimum threshold",
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_fiverr_account_verification_gov_id",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: identity verification",
      "summary": "Fiverr requires government ID verification for freelancers when requested",
      "body": "Fiverr requires government ID verification for freelancers when requested\n\nWhat Fiverr Help Center actually says:\n\n“Fiverr may ask any freelancer to verify their identity with an official government ID.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/13127840321937-ID-verification-Data-protection-and-usage",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Fiverr may ask any freelancer to verify their identity with an official government ID.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "identity verification",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "region": [
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        "platform": "fiverr",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_fiverr_content_rule_child_voiceover_not_allowed",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Fiverr: minors policy",
      "summary": "Fiverr allows child voice over services only when account owner is minor's parent or legal guardian",
      "body": "Fiverr allows child voice over services only when account owner is minor's parent or legal guardian\n\nWhat Fiverr Help Center actually says:\n\n“In cases where the minor is the primary service provider (for example, child voice over), the owner of the account must be the minor's parent or legal guardian.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://help.fiverr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011421218-Gig-policies",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Fiverr Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "In cases where the minor is the primary service provider (for example, child voice over), the owner of the account must be the minor's parent or legal guardian.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Fiverr",
      "topic": "minors policy",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
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        "platform": "fiverr",
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_upwork_commission_sliding_scale_15_percent_max",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: commission structure",
      "summary": "Upwork uses sliding scale commission up to 15%, ranging from 20% on first $500 to 5% on billings over $10,000",
      "body": "Upwork uses sliding scale commission up to 15%, ranging from 20% on first $500 to 5% on billings over $10,000\n\nWhat Upwork Legal Terms actually says:\n\n“Since May 2016: Sliding scale based on lifetime billings per client: 20% on first $500 billed, 10% on billings $501-$10,000, 5% on billings over $10,000”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.upwork.com/legal#fees",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upwork Legal Terms",
      "evidence_quote": "Since May 2016: Sliding scale based on lifetime billings per client: 20% on first $500 billed, 10% on billings $501-$10,000, 5% on billings over $10,000",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Upwork",
      "topic": "commission structure",
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
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        "platform": "upwork",
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_upwork_payout_hourly_contracts_10_days",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: payout schedule",
      "summary": "Upwork releases hourly contract earnings 10 days after completion (following Wednesday)",
      "body": "Upwork releases hourly contract earnings 10 days after completion (following Wednesday)\n\nWhat Upwork Help Center actually says:\n\n“Hours billed weekly (Monday-Sunday), earnings available 10 days later (following Wednesday)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060918-Manage-how-you-get-paid",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upwork Help Center",
      "evidence_quote": "Hours billed weekly (Monday-Sunday), earnings available 10 days later (following Wednesday)",
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        "region": [
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        "platform": "upwork",
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_upwork_verification_identity_location",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: identity verification",
      "summary": "Upwork requires verification of identity, location, and business affiliations from freelancers",
      "body": "Upwork requires verification of identity, location, and business affiliations from freelancers\n\nWhat Upwork Legal Terms actually says:\n\n“You will allow us to verify your identity, location, and business affiliations from time to time”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.upwork.com/legal#identityandlocation",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
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      "source_publisher": "Upwork Legal Terms",
      "evidence_quote": "You will allow us to verify your identity, location, and business affiliations from time to time",
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      "topic": "identity verification",
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        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
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        "platform": "upwork",
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          "access.id"
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      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_upwork_content_rule_child_voiceover_prohibited",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Upwork: minors policy",
      "summary": "Upwork explicitly prohibits jobs that need someone under 18 to complete them, like child voiceover or acting work",
      "body": "Upwork explicitly prohibits jobs that need someone under 18 to complete them, like child voiceover or acting work\n\nWhat Upwork Trust & Safety actually says:\n\n“You can't post... Jobs that need someone under 18 to complete them, like child voiceover or acting work”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/25205969832083-Upwork-Trust-Safety",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Upwork Trust & Safety",
      "evidence_quote": "You can't post... Jobs that need someone under 18 to complete them, like child voiceover or acting work",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Upwork",
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      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "any",
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        "region": [
          "us"
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        "platform": "upwork",
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          "rules.coperformer"
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        "explicitness": "none_on_camera"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_voices_com_processing_fee_4_6_percent",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Voices.com: processing fee",
      "summary": "Voices.com charges 4-6% processing fee depending on payment method",
      "body": "Voices.com charges 4-6% processing fee depending on payment method\n\nWhat Voices.com Terms of Service actually says:\n\n“This fee ranges from 4% – 6% depending on your payment method.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.voices.com/company/terms-and-policies/terms-of-service",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voices.com Terms of Service",
      "evidence_quote": "This fee ranges from 4% – 6% depending on your payment method.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Voices.com",
      "topic": "processing fee",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "voicescom",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_voices_com_payout_each_friday",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Voices.com: payout schedule",
      "summary": "Voices.com sends payments each Friday to completed weekly work",
      "body": "Voices.com sends payments each Friday to completed weekly work\n\nWhat Voices.com SurePay actually says:\n\n“Payments are sent each Friday to all voice talent who have completed work that week”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.voices.com/trust-and-safety/surepay",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voices.com SurePay",
      "evidence_quote": "Payments are sent each Friday to all voice talent who have completed work that week",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Voices.com",
      "topic": "payout schedule",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "voicescom",
        "topic": [
          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_voice123_no_commission_100_percent",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Voice123: commission structure",
      "summary": "Voice123 takes no commission, talent retains 100% of earnings",
      "body": "Voice123 takes no commission, talent retains 100% of earnings\n\nWhat Voice123 Plans & Pricing actually says:\n\n“NOPE! Voice123 doesn't take a commission; you retain 100% of your earnings.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://voice123.com/plans",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voice123 Plans & Pricing",
      "evidence_quote": "NOPE! Voice123 doesn't take a commission; you retain 100% of your earnings.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Voice123",
      "topic": "commission structure",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "voice123",
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          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_voice123_payout_30_days_after_acceptance",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Voice123: payout schedule",
      "summary": "Voice123 processes payments within 30 days after client order acceptance",
      "body": "Voice123 processes payments within 30 days after client order acceptance\n\nWhat Voice123 Secure Payment Terms actually says:\n\n“Payment will be processed within 30 days after the order has been accepted by the client that submitted the relevant order”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://voice123.com/about/secure-payment-terms-and-conditions-for-voice-actors/",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Voice123 Secure Payment Terms",
      "evidence_quote": "Payment will be processed within 30 days after the order has been accepted by the client that submitted the relevant order",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Voice123",
      "topic": "payout schedule",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
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        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "voice123",
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          "money.payout"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
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      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_bodalgo_no_fees_no_commissions",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Bodalgo: commission structure",
      "summary": "Bodalgo charges no fees and no commissions; clients pay talent directly",
      "body": "Bodalgo charges no fees and no commissions; clients pay talent directly\n\nWhat Bodalgo Homepage actually says:\n\n“No Fees, No Commissions. Posting your project is entirely free – no commissions, no fees. You will never pay us a single dime.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://bodalgo.com",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Bodalgo Homepage",
      "evidence_quote": "No Fees, No Commissions. Posting your project is entirely free – no commissions, no fees. You will never pay us a single dime.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "Bodalgo",
      "topic": "commission structure",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "running",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "bodalgo",
        "topic": [
          "money.fees"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_youtube_partner_program_eligibility_1k_subscribers_4k_hours",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: partner program eligibility",
      "summary": "YouTube Partner Program requires 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million Shorts views in last 90 days",
      "body": "YouTube Partner Program requires 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in last 12 months, or 1,000 subscribers with 10 million Shorts views in last 90 days\n\nWhat YouTube Partner Program Help actually says:\n\n“Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube Partner Program Help",
      "evidence_quote": "Get 1,000 subscribers with 4,000 qualified watch hours in the last 12 months, or Get 1,000 subscribers with 10 million qualified Shorts views in the last 90 days.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "996-video-editing-and-voice-over-what-it-is",
      "subject": "YouTube",
      "topic": "partner program eligibility",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "choosing",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.signup"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r996_video_editing_and_voice_over_what_it_is_youtube_verification_2_step_required",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "YouTube: identity verification",
      "summary": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification for creators in the Partner Program",
      "body": "YouTube requires 2-Step Verification for creators in the Partner Program\n\nWhat YouTube Partner Program Help actually says:\n\n“Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851",
      "last_verified": "2026-09-30",
      "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "YouTube Partner Program Help",
      "evidence_quote": "Make sure 2-Step Verification is turned on.",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "topic": "identity verification",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
      "tags": {
        "lane": "any",
        "stage": "setting_up",
        "region": [
          "us"
        ],
        "platform": "youtube",
        "topic": [
          "access.id"
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        "explicitness": "any"
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}