FAQ
Short answers to the questions clippers and brands ask most about CLIPPING: getting started, views, payouts, accounts, campaigns and billing.
Updated 3 min read
For clippers
Do I need followers to start?
No. You're paid for the verified views your clips earn, not for your follower count. A new account can earn if its clips get watched.
How much can I earn?
It depends on the bounties you choose and how your clips perform. Rates are set per bounty and shown per 100K views, and many show a range, such as "$30 to $60 / 100K". As an illustration only, 200K counted views at that rate would pay $60 to $120. Results vary a lot from clipper to clipper, and there's no guaranteed income.
Why isn't my clip earning yet?
Two thresholds apply. A clip needs more than 1,000 views before its views count (until then it shows Under 1K), and your counted views on the bounty must reach its minimum before the bounty pays. Check Your progress on the bounty. See Bounties.
When do I get paid?
After the cycle closes and its clips pass review. There's no fixed date: the campaign decides when its cycles close, and timing depends on its review. You'll get a notification when your payment is sent, and the run shows as Paid in Payout history. See Payouts.
How do I get paid?
By PayPal, USDT on Ethereum or USDC on Ethereum. Each campaign pays with one of these, and you need that method saved before you can submit to it.
Why did my payout come in lower than my estimate?
Estimates update until the cycle is paid. The final amount can drop if clips were removed in review, you didn't reach a minimum, the campaign went over budget for the cycle, or team commission applies.
Can I submit the same post twice?
No. Each post can only be submitted once per campaign, and posting the same clip twice on one account breaks the rules. Some campaigns also limit how many accounts per platform you can use, and some don't accept a post that's already in another campaign.
My account won't verify. What should I do?
Make sure the 5-digit code is in the bio on its own, saved, and visible on your public profile, then choose Check my bio again. Codes stay valid for 6 hours; after that, choose Get a new code. See Social accounts.
Why can't I submit to a campaign?
The Submit tab tells you why under Clips can't be submitted yet. The most common reason is a missing payout method: add the one the campaign pays with under Payments. See Submitting clips.
Can I sign in with Google or email?
Not yet. Clippers sign in with Discord.
My clip was banned. Can I appeal?
Yes. Reach out in the CLIPPING Discord with the clip link and an admin will review it. See Rules and bans.
For brands
Can I set up a program myself?
Programs are fully managed. Send the partnership form and your account manager scopes and builds the program with you.
Why do clippers say campaign and bounty?
Clippers use different words for the same two levels. What your dashboard calls a program, clippers call a campaign, and each of your campaigns is a bounty to them. See Programs and campaigns.
What's the minimum budget?
Program budgets start at $5,000.
What am I paying for?
Verified views. Clips are tracked on the platforms and reviewed against your program's rules before clippers are paid, and removed clips don't count.
Can I see what clippers are paid?
No. Your dashboard and exports show performance stats such as views and engagement. Clipper payouts and rates aren't shown.
How do I add someone from my team?
Ask your account manager for an invite link or access code for them. See Team access.
How do I pay an invoice?
Open Billing in the client dashboard and choose Pay on the invoice. The methods your account accepts, such as ACH, wire, card or USDC, are listed under How to pay. See Budgets and billing.
Can I remove a clip I don't like?
Yes, while it's tracking. Open it from the program's Clips tab and choose Remove from program with a reason. See Reporting.
Didn't find your answer? Ask in Discord or contact us.