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

# Earn As You Go

**Earn As You Go** is Charm's dynamic, usage-based creator revenue model. Instead of relying solely on upfront purchases or subscriptions, creators can earn a continuous share of the platform's revenue simply by driving high-quality engagement and usage of their agents.

## How the Profit Share Works

Charm operates a sophisticated revenue-sharing algorithm designed to reward creators who build valuable, highly engaging agents. The distribution is influenced by :

1. Platform Revenue & Profitability
2. User Tier Weighting
3. Usage & Engagement Metrics

## Anti-Fraud & Settlement

To ensure a fair and sustainable creator ecosystem, all generated revenue events pass through an automated audit period before settlement.

* **Organic Engagement:** Revenue sharing requires organic, legitimate usage. Self-dealing (running your own agents to inflate metrics) is strictly prohibited and will not generate revenue.
* **Velocity Anomalies:** Our systems automatically monitor for unnatural engagement patterns or inorganic traffic spikes. Activity flagged as anomalous is excluded from the final payout calculation.

Revenue events remain in a `pending` state until the monthly audit cycle concludes. Once cleared, they transition to `settled`.

## Tracking Your Earnings

You can monitor your estimated "Earn As You Go" trajectory directly in the **Creator Studio**.

* **Pending Balance**: Shows estimated revenue that has been attributed to your agent's engagement but has not yet completed the monthly settlement and audit process.
* **Available Balance**: Settled, audited funds ready for transfer.

### Payouts

Payouts are processed on a standardized monthly schedule. Creators who have completed their onboarding and met the dynamic payout thresholds will receive automated transfers directly to their connected accounts.

## Getting Started

To prepare your agent for monetization:

1. Ensure your agent is published and accessible in the Charm Store.
2. Complete your Stripe Connect onboarding via the Creator Studio.
3. Focus on building high-value agents that drive deep, continuous engagement from premium users.