F.A.Q.s for Artists, Content Creators, and Organizations
Introduction
Phuzzlings is a free-to-play paint-by-numbers mobile app that lets users create puzzles from their own images. Artists and content creators can make collections of puzzles from their images and make them available through the app. Artists retain all rights to their images and can use the app to drive traffic to their site for monetization. There is a revenue sharing program, an early adopter program, and a referral program.
If everything below seems like a lot to take in, the minimum to get started is:
- Fill in the interest form to start the account creation process. The form is here.
- Create and upload a collection of 5-10 puzzles (Phuzzles) using the app. This is quick and easy to do. If you are an Early Adopter you can just email images to us and we will do the rest for you.
- Post a link to your collection on social media.
Everything else, including revenue sharing, can be handled later, although it might benefit you to know about the referral program.
There are four F.A.Qs here. The General Creator F.A.Q, the Revenue Sharing F.A.Q., the Early Adopter Benefits F.A.Q., and the Referral Program F.A.Q.
General Creator F.A.Q.
Here are the F.A.Qs for artists, content creators, and art organizations.
Getting Started
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Creative Control
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Ownership, Rights, and Credit
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Monetization and Links
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Discovery and Growth
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Safety, Moderation, and Brand Fit
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Fan/Follower/Audience Experience
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Collaboration and Team Workflows
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Analytics and Data
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Technical Details
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Revenue Sharing F.A.Q
Revenue Sharing Basics
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Business and Tax Stuff
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Early Adopter Benefits F.A.Q
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.
Referral Program F.A.Q
Verified US persons (W-9) in good standing are eligible. We plan to expand to other countries in the future. You’ll agree to the earnings terms and provide basic payout/tax info. Creators must be over the age of majority or have a legal guardian sign on their behalf.
Net revenue tied to coins spent when your Phuzzles are played. “Net” means after app-store fees, ad-network adjustments/invalid traffic, refunds/chargebacks, taxes collected on our end, and payment processing costs. You can think of Net Revenue as *all* the money Phuzzlings actually gets, and before any costs and expenses are paid out.
The current share is 10% of eligible net revenue attributed to your Phuzzles.
Yes. The payment threshold is $100 US. Unpaid balances roll over for up to 6 months.
You’ll still receive any accrued earnings associated with that Phuzzle. New earnings will stop once it’s unpublished.
Yes. You will receive an email with the statistics of user’s engagement with your content and the revenue associated with it. This includes a breakdown showing how the payment amount was calculated.
Yes. You can keep publishing without participating. Opting out means you won’t receive payouts, but nothing else changes.
We have no plans to discontinue the program, but we can’t guarantee future availability. We’ll provide advance notice before any material change.
The share of revenue that would otherwise be shared with you with your content will be given to charity. See the Artist’s Agreement for details.