Why Fees?
Elysian Scripts is built and maintained by one person. The platform fee covers hosting, development, payment processing infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance. Every euro goes directly into keeping the platform running and improving it for the community.
How Fees Work
Standard Creator (15% platform fee)
| Contribution | EUR 10.00 |
| + Stripe fee (2.9% + EUR 0.30) | EUR 0.59 |
| Donor pays | EUR 10.59 |
| Platform keeps (15%) | EUR 1.50 |
| Creator receives | EUR 8.50 |
Verified Original (20% platform fee)
| Contribution | EUR 10.00 |
| + Stripe fee (2.9% + EUR 0.30) | EUR 0.59 |
| Donor pays | EUR 10.59 |
| Platform keeps (20%) | EUR 2.00 |
| Creator receives | EUR 8.00 |
How We Compare
| Platform | Creator Fee |
|---|---|
| Fiverr | 20% |
| Cameo | 25% |
| Patreon | 5-12% |
| Ko-fi | 0% (gold: 5%) |
| Elysian Scripts | 15% |
| Elysian Scripts (Verified Original) | 20% |
Verified Originals pay a higher fee because they receive additional platform support including identity verification, priority placement, and professional credibility badges.
Technical Notes
- All calculations are performed in cents (integer math) to prevent rounding errors
- Stripe fees are always added on top — the donor pays these, not the creator
- Platform fees are deducted from the contribution before payout
- EUR only at launch
- Payouts are processed through Stripe Connect Express accounts