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Where can I see my earnings breakdown?
Inside your Creator Dashboard, you can view:
Gross earnings
Platform fees
Refunds/chargebacks
Net available balance
Payout history
Gross earnings
Platform fees
Refunds/chargebacks
Net available balance
Payout history
What happens if I violate copyright rules?
Copyright violations may result in:
Content removal
Monetization suspension
Account restrictions
Repeat violations may lead to termination
DMCA compliance is mandatory.
Content removal
Monetization suspension
Account restrictions
Repeat violations may lead to termination
DMCA compliance is mandatory.
Can I monetize content I uploaded elsewhere?
Yes, as long as you own the rights or have permission to monetize it.
You are responsible for ensuring:
You own or licensed the content
No exclusive conflicts exist
Music, footage, and trademarks are cleared
You are responsible for ensuring:
You own or licensed the content
No exclusive conflicts exist
Music, footage, and trademarks are cleared
Are earnings guaranteed?
No.
Earnings depend on:
Audience demand
Pricing strategy
Content quality
Ad market conditions
Platform compliance
There are no guaranteed views, sales, or ad revenue.
Earnings depend on:
Audience demand
Pricing strategy
Content quality
Ad market conditions
Platform compliance
There are no guaranteed views, sales, or ad revenue.
Can The Indie Tube remove or demonetize my content?
Yes, if content:
Violates Terms of Service
Violates Content Guidelines
Infringes copyrights (DMCA)
Poses legal or safety risks
Is involved in fraud or abuse
Demonetization does not automatically mean account termination.
Violates Terms of Service
Violates Content Guidelines
Infringes copyrights (DMCA)
Poses legal or safety risks
Is involved in fraud or abuse
Demonetization does not automatically mean account termination.
Do I need to pay taxes on my earnings?
Yes.
Creators are responsible for reporting and paying taxes on earnings.
Depending on your location, you may be required to:
Submit tax forms
Provide identity verification
Accept tax withholding where legally required
Creators are responsible for reporting and paying taxes on earnings.
Depending on your location, you may be required to:
Submit tax forms
Provide identity verification
Accept tax withholding where legally required
Are there holds on my money?
Yes, holds may be placed for:
Fraud prevention
Chargebacks or disputes
DMCA claims
Policy or Terms violations
Risk review on new or high-volume accounts
Holds protect both creators and the platform.
Fraud prevention
Chargebacks or disputes
DMCA claims
Policy or Terms violations
Risk review on new or high-volume accounts
Holds protect both creators and the platform.
When can I withdraw my earnings?
You can request a payout once:
Your account is verified
You reach the minimum payout threshold
Your balance is marked as “available”
Processing times vary based on payout method and verification status.
Your account is verified
You reach the minimum payout threshold
Your balance is marked as “available”
Processing times vary based on payout method and verification status.
How does ad revenue work?
Ads are optional and creator-controlled
Availability depends on region, advertiser demand, and content eligibility
Earnings are estimates until finalized
Invalid traffic or policy violations may reduce earnings
Ad revenue is not guaranteed.
Availability depends on region, advertiser demand, and content eligibility
Earnings are estimates until finalized
Invalid traffic or policy violations may reduce earnings
Ad revenue is not guaranteed.
What percentage does The Indie Tube take?
10% platform fee on video rentals and purchases
Subscription and ad revenue splits may vary and are shown in your dashboard
Payment processing fees, refunds, and taxes are deducted before payout
Example:
A $10 purchase → $1 platform fee → $9 creator gross (before processing/taxes)
Subscription and ad revenue splits may vary and are shown in your dashboard
Payment processing fees, refunds, and taxes are deducted before payout
Example:
A $10 purchase → $1 platform fee → $9 creator gross (before processing/taxes)
Who keeps the Wallet top-up money?
When a viewer adds money to their Wallet, that top-up is collected by The Indie Tube as a platform transaction.
Creators earn money when Wallet funds are spent on their content, not when the Wallet is funded.
Creators earn money when Wallet funds are spent on their content, not when the Wallet is funded.
What is the Wallet?
The Wallet allows viewers to preload funds and use them across the platform.
Wallet funds can be used for:
Subscriptions
Rentals
Purchases
Other eligible platform features
Wallet funds can be used for:
Subscriptions
Rentals
Purchases
Other eligible platform features
How can I make money on The Indie Tube?
Creators can earn through:
Ad revenue (where enabled)
Monthly subscriptions
Video rentals
Video purchases (sell-to-own)
You can enable one or combine multiple monetization methods.
Ad revenue (where enabled)
Monthly subscriptions
Video rentals
Video purchases (sell-to-own)
You can enable one or combine multiple monetization methods.
Do I own my content on The Indie Tube?
Yes.
You retain full ownership of your content. You grant The Indie Tube a non-exclusive license to host, stream, distribute, and promote your content only as needed to operate the platform.
You retain full ownership of your content. You grant The Indie Tube a non-exclusive license to host, stream, distribute, and promote your content only as needed to operate the platform.