Earnings & Payouts

How you earn money on Vidor, how fees work, and how to get paid.

How You Earn

There are three sources of income on Vidor:

Session Fees

When a fan books a call with you, they pay the full package price upfront. After the session is complete and the holding period passes, that payment (minus the platform fee) is credited to your available earnings.

Tips

During live sessions, fans can send you tips using tokens. A tip is a voluntary token payment in any amount the fan chooses. Tips are credited to your earnings immediately after the session, minus the platform fee and subject to the holding period.

Gifts

Fans can purchase gifts from your custom gift menu during a live session using tokens. Each gift you create has a token price you set. When a fan purchases a gift, the token value is converted to real money and credited to your earnings, minus the platform fee and subject to the holding period.

Platform Fees

Vidor charges a 20% platform fee on all earnings — session fees, tips, and gifts. The fee is taken automatically; you receive 80% of the gross amount.

Example

Understanding the Token System

How Tokens Work

Tokens are Vidor's virtual currency used for in-session transactions. Fans buy token bundles with real money, then spend those tokens on tips and gifts during calls. Tokens have a fixed exchange rate to USD.

When fans spend tokens on you, those tokens are converted back to USD at the fixed rate and credited to your earnings (minus the 20% fee). You never handle tokens directly — your earnings are always displayed and paid out in USD.

Why Tokens?

Tokens make in-call transactions instant and seamless. Processing a real-money payment mid-call would introduce delays and friction. With tokens already purchased, fans can send tips or buy gifts with a single tap, creating a more fluid, engaging experience for both of you.

Configuring Your Gift Menu

Why Use Gifts?

Gifts give fans an interactive way to engage with you during calls and a fun way to show appreciation. They also create a structured way for fans to spend more — a fan who might not think to tip spontaneously might purchase a gift from a visible menu.

Creating Gifts

To add gifts, go to your dashboard and find the Gift Menu section. For each gift you create, you'll set:

• A name (e.g., "Rose," "Gold Star," "VIP Pass")
• A token price (which translates to a real-money cost for the fan)
• An optional image or emoji to display with the gift

You can create as many gifts as you'd like. Fans browse your gift menu during the live call and choose what to send.

Editing and Removing Gifts

You can edit or remove gifts from your menu at any time. Changes take effect immediately. Removing a gift doesn't affect any previously purchased gifts.

Escrow and Holding Periods

What Is Escrow?

Escrow is a temporary hold on funds. When a fan pays for a session, the money doesn't go straight to your account — it's held by Vidor until the session is complete. This protects both parties: fans have recourse if something goes wrong, and you have the assurance that payment is secured before the call.

Holding Periods

After a session concludes, your earnings don't instantly become available for payout. There is a short holding period during which the funds remain in a pending state. This allows time for any disputes or refund requests to be raised.

Once the holding period passes with no issues, the funds move to your available balance and are included in your next payout cycle.

When Funds Become Available

The timeline from session to available earnings is:

1. Session is completed.
2. Funds move from escrow to pending earnings.
3. Holding period passes (typically a few business days).
4. Funds move to your available balance.
5. Funds are included in the next scheduled payout if your balance meets the minimum threshold.

Tax Documentation Requirements

Vidor is required by law to collect tax documentation before processing payouts. This is a one-time setup requirement.

US Creators — W-9

If you're based in the United States, you must submit a completed W-9 form. This provides Vidor with your taxpayer identification number (TIN), which is required for tax reporting purposes.

International Creators — W-8BEN

If you're based outside the United States, you must submit a completed W-8BEN form. This certifies your foreign status and may establish eligibility for reduced withholding rates based on tax treaties between your country and the US.

How to Submit

Tax documentation is submitted through your dashboard in the Payout Settings or Tax Information section. You'll be guided through the form. Once submitted and verified, your payout account will be fully active.

Why It's Required

Vidor is required by US tax law to report payments made to creators and, in some cases, withhold taxes. Submitting the appropriate form ensures you receive the correct amount and that Vidor can comply with reporting requirements. Without tax documentation on file, payouts cannot be processed.

Setting Up Your Payout Account

Supported Methods

Vidor supports payouts to bank accounts via ACH transfer (US) and international wire transfers for creators outside the US. Additional payout methods may be available — check your dashboard for current options.

Connecting Your Account

Go to Payout Settings in your dashboard. Follow the prompts to connect your bank account. You'll need to provide your account and routing numbers (US) or IBAN and SWIFT/BIC (international). Vidor uses secure, encrypted connections to store this information.

Updating Your Payout Account

You can update your payout account at any time from Payout Settings. If you change your payout account, it may take a short verification period before the new account becomes active. Plan accordingly to avoid delays in receiving payouts.

Payout Thresholds and Schedule

Minimum Threshold

Your available earnings balance must be at least $50 to receive a payout. If your balance is below $50 on a payout date, it carries over to the next cycle.

Payout Schedule

Payouts are processed twice per month — typically on the 1st and 15th of each month (or the next business day if those dates fall on a weekend or holiday). Earnings that are available before the cutoff for a given payout date will be included in that payout.

Processing Time

Once a payout is initiated, it typically takes 3–5 business days to appear in your bank account, depending on your bank and location. International transfers may take longer.

Tracking Your Earnings

Dashboard Metrics

Your dashboard displays a live summary of your earnings:

• Total earned: All earnings across your history on the platform
• In escrow / Pending: Earnings from completed sessions still within the holding period
• Available: Earnings cleared and eligible for your next payout
• Paid out: Total amount transferred to your bank account

Recent Transactions

The transactions panel in your dashboard shows a detailed log of every earning event — session payments, tips, gifts received, fees deducted, and payouts sent. Each entry shows the date, type, gross amount, fee, net amount, and status.

Payment Statuses