> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loafs.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creator Overview

> Build your channel, grow your audience, earn

## Create Your World

As a Creator on LOAFS, you get a full channel with video hosting, paywalls, tipping, analytics — and an audience that's financially incentivized to share your content.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Your Channel" icon="tv">
    Customizable space for your content
  </Card>

  <Card title="80% of Tips" icon="hand-holding-dollar">
    Keep 80% of every tip you receive
  </Card>

  <Card title="Paywall Content" icon="lock">
    Gate videos for subscribers only
  </Card>

  <Card title="Built-in Distribution" icon="share-nodes">
    Your fans can earn by sharing your content
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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## What Creators Get

Everything Fans and Affiliates get, plus:

| Feature                  | Description                    |
| ------------------------ | ------------------------------ |
| **Your Channel**         | Custom profile, banner, bio    |
| **Video Uploads**        | Drag-and-drop, any format      |
| **Series**               | Organize content into series   |
| **Paywalls**             | Lock content for subscribers   |
| **Standalone Purchases** | Sell individual videos/courses |
| **Tipping**              | Receive tips (you keep 80%)    |
| **Creator Studio**       | Manage all your content        |
| **Analytics**            | Views, watch time, earnings    |
| **Affiliate Earnings**   | Still earn L1/L2 commissions   |

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## The LOAFS Creator Advantage

| Other Platforms             | LOAFS                                       |
| --------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| You promote alone           | Your fans promote FOR you                   |
| Sharing gets fans nothing   | Sharing pays fans 30%                       |
| Algorithm decides reach     | Community drives reach                      |
| Tip jar (you hope for tips) | Gamified tipping (fans earn XP for tipping) |
| Scattered tools             | All-in-one platform                         |

<Info>
  The affiliate system means your audience has financial incentive to share your content. They're not just fans — they're your street team.
</Info>

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## Revenue Streams

As a Creator, you earn from multiple sources:

| Source                    | Your Cut        | How It Works                    |
| ------------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Tips**                  | 80%             | Fans tip you directly           |
| **Paywalled Content**     | 80%             | Subscription revenue share      |
| **Standalone Sales**      | 80%             | One-time course/video purchases |
| **Affiliate Commissions** | 30% L1 / 15% L2 | Your referrals to LOAFS         |

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## The 30-Day Rule

To maintain Creator status, you must upload at least one piece of content every 30 days.

| Activity               | Status                  |
| ---------------------- | ----------------------- |
| Upload within 30 days  | ✅ Active Creator        |
| No upload for 30+ days | ⚠️ Warning email        |
| No upload for 45+ days | Downgraded to Affiliate |

**Why?** LOAFS is a world of active creators. Empty channels don't serve anyone.

<Tip>
  Even a short update video counts. Stay active, stay visible.
</Tip>

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## Pricing

| Tier    | Price   |
| ------- | ------- |
| Creator | \$99/mo |

The higher price filters for serious creators. It's an investment in your business.

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## Who Should Be a Creator?

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  <Accordion title="You already create content elsewhere">
    Perfect. Cross-post to LOAFS. Your fans here can earn by sharing — that's distribution you don't get on YouTube or Patreon.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You're starting fresh">
    Also works. LOAFS's gamification means even small audiences are engaged. Quality over quantity.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You sell courses or premium content">
    Ideal. Paywalls and standalone purchases are built in. No third-party tools needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="You have a community you want to monetize">
    The Lounge + tipping + affiliate structure creates multiple revenue paths from an engaged community.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Getting Started

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  <Card title="Set Up Your Channel" icon="gear" href="/creators/channel-setup">
    Customize your space
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload Content" icon="upload" href="/creators/uploading">
    Get your first video live
  </Card>

  <Card title="Grow Your Audience" icon="chart-line" href="/creators/growing-audience">
    Strategies that work
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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Build the world.