Single Publishing Entity
Each app has one operating entity that handles publishing, legal, and distribution. Clean and simple.
Fixed Royalty Budget
Each project can optionally allocate a fixed royalty budget to compensate verified contributors for shipped deliverables. Budget and rules are defined before work begins.
Transparent Contribution Ledger
Every contribution is tracked. Pull requests, features, and fixes are all verified and recorded in the project ledger.
Contractual Compensation for Shipped Work
Contributors may receive royalties or bonuses proportional to their verified shipped contributions, governed by a written Contributor Agreement.
What This Is NOT
This keeps things simple, legal, and sustainable for everyone.
Payout Example (Royalty Allocation)
See exactly how compensation is calculated in practice.
Net Receipts Breakdown
Points are awarded only for verified, accepted work tied to specific releases (merged PRs, release tasks, maintenance fixes). Points are locked per release and may be updated for future accepted work.
Payout Allocation
40 points
35 points
25 points
Points are an internal allocation tool. They are not equity, not transferable, and not purchasable.
Example for illustration only. Royalties are not guaranteed and apply only if a project elects to offer them under a written Contributor Agreement.
Important Guidelines
Fixed Royalty Budget
The royalty budget is locked at project start and documented in the Contributor Agreement.
Earned, Not Bought
You cannot purchase royalties. Available only for shipped work accepted into a release.
Active App Required
Compensation applies only while the app is actively maintained and generating revenue.
Written Agreement
Subject to written Contributor Agreement for each project.
Regular Payouts
Payouts calculated monthly/quarterly via Stripe, PayPal, or ACH.
Tax Onboarding
Payouts require tax/payment onboarding (W-9/1099 where applicable).
Non-Transferable
Points cannot be bought, traded, or transferred between contributors.
Membership ≠ Royalties
Membership fees purchase education and community access. They do not purchase royalties.
Project Discontinuation
Royalties apply only while the app is live and generating receipts, as defined in the agreement.
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