Payout Structure

Non-SL Payout Terms (USD via PayPal) 
1) Eligibility

• You must have an approved Non-SL Artist Application on file.
• You must accept the NDA, Submission Agreement, and the Non-SL Payout Agreement.
• Model Release is required only if your submission depicts real-life human models (digital/AI characters are treated as your own work).
• Agreement acceptances are logged by date/time in our system.

2) Points & Rate Application

• Points are earned when your work is published or used (not merely submitted).
• For each published work, the rate in effect at the time of publication applies to that work’s points permanently (“rate-at-publication”).
• Rates and minimums are subject to change prospectively; future works use the then-current rate shown in the live table above.

3) Requesting a Payout

• Payouts are made exclusively via PayPal to the PayPal Name on your profile (kept private).
• You are responsible for keeping your payout information accurate and current.
• You may request a payout once your available points meet or exceed the current minimum shown in the live table.
• When a payout request is submitted, the corresponding points are reserved (moved from available to pending) until processed.

4) Processing & Fees

• Processing times can vary with volume and holidays.
• Any PayPal fees, currency conversion, or account restrictions are your responsibility.
• If a payout fails due to inaccurate PayPal info or account limits, the request may be reversed and points returned to available.

5) Taxes

• Payments are made gross of taxes; you are responsible for all taxes in your jurisdiction.
• We may require tax documentation (e.g., W-9 for U.S. artists) where legally required before issuing payouts.

6) Adjustments & Fraud

• We may adjust, void, or claw back points/payouts to correct error, address ineligibility, fraud, copyright violations, or non-publication.

7) Disputes

• Disputes related to a payout must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the payout date.

SL Payout Terms (L$)

1) Eligibility

• You must have an approved SL profile on file and accept the NDA and Submission Agreement (and any SL-specific terms we publish).
• Agreement acceptances are logged by date/time in our system.

2) Points & Rate Application

• Points are earned when your work is published or used.
• For each published work, the rate in effect at the time of publication applies permanently (see the live table above for current and historical rates).
• Rates and minimums are subject to change prospectively; future works use the then-current rate shown above.

3) How SL Payouts Are Issued

• All SL payouts are completed at the designated pay terminal inside Second Life at the Seduction Magazine Headquarters.
• You (or your authorized recipient) must visit the in-world terminal to complete the payout.
• You are responsible for confirming the correct recipient/avatar at the time of payout.
• When a payout is initiated/reserved, the corresponding points are held until the in-world payout is processed or the reservation expires.

4) Processing & Adjustments

• Processing depends on in-world availability and operational schedules.
• We may adjust, void, or claw back points/payouts for error, ineligibility, fraud, or violation of our agreements.

5) Disputes

• Disputes related to a payout must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the payout date.

General Terms (apply to both programs) 
A) Definitions

Work: any eligible content you submit (image, artwork, article, etc.).

Publication: inclusion in an issue, feature, or promotional use designated as payout-eligible.

Points: internal unit used to track payout eligibility.

Rate: points-to-currency conversion that applies at publication time.

Available balance: points not reserved or already paid.

Minimum: the threshold required before you can request payout (see the live table above).

B) Rate-at-Publication & History

• Each Work’s points carry a snapshot of the active rate at its publication date.
• Rate changes are not retroactive for previously published works.
• The live table and its history on this page are the public reference for current and past rates.

C) Changes to Terms

• Rates and payout terms may change at any time at our discretion.
• By continuing to submit works after a change, you agree to the updated terms for those future works.
• You are bound to the payout terms in effect at the time of publication for each published work.

The latest version of these terms is always available on this page.

D) Identity & Privacy

Non-SL: your Trade/Display Name may be public; your legal name and PayPal Name remain private.

SL: payouts are credited in L$ to the confirmed recipient at the in-world pay terminal.

We store agreement acceptances with timestamps and may retain payout records for audit/compliance.

E) Taxes & Reporting

• You are responsible for any taxes or filings arising from your payouts.
• We may request tax documentation where legally required before issuing payouts.

F) Errors, Fraud, and Compliance

• We may correct mistakes and offset points or payouts to resolve errors, chargebacks, or fraud.
• Submissions must be your own work and comply with the NDA and Submission Agreement.
• We may suspend or terminate payout eligibility for policy violations.

G) Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

• Any payout dispute must be raised within 30 days of the payout date.
• These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Colorado, USA.

H) Contact

Questions about rates or payouts? Contact us at support@taboo.media with your email, display name and nature of the dispute.

I) Acceptance

• By submitting works, checking the acceptance boxes, visiting the SL pay terminal, or requesting payout, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these terms.
• Agreement acceptances are recorded with timestamps in our system.