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Get paid to post original UGC videos
Paid UGC opportunities ask people to make original social content around a product, service, or idea. The live posting rules define the format, eligible platforms, review process, and earning calculation before you publish.
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What is a paid UGC campaign?
User-generated content is social creative made in a creator's own voice. A brand supplies a goal and constraints while the creator supplies the concept and execution, subject to disclosure, accuracy, and rights rules.
How performance-based UGC pay works
A campaign can combine a fixed base payment with a rate per 1,000 verified views and can set a minimum, per-post cap, audience target, and total budget.
What about AI UGC?
AI-assisted or synthetic media is allowed only when a campaign explicitly accepts it. Creators remain responsible for accuracy, rights, platform labels, disclosure, and the campaign's quality standard.
Official platform and disclosure resources
Campaign rules do not replace platform policies or applicable law.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a UGC portfolio?
Not for every campaign; some are open while others use applications.
Does the brand own my content?
Rights depend on the campaign terms and applicable agreements.
Can UGC earnings be based on views?
Yes, when the campaign publishes that formula, subject to approval and limits.