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
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Creative Control
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Ownership, Rights, and Credit
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Monetization and Links
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Discovery and Growth
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Safety, Moderation, and Brand Fit
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Fan/Follower/Audience Experience
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Collaboration and Team Workflows
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Analytics and Data
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Technical Details
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Revenue Sharing F.A.Q
Revenue Sharing Basics
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Business and Tax Stuff
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Early Adopter Benefits F.A.Q
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.
Referral Program F.A.Q
We pay monthly, Net-45 (typically the fifth week after month-end). For example, revenue from March is paid on or before May 7.
We support ACH/Direct Deposit (US), and PayPal.
US Dollars.
Are there taxes or forms I need to complete?Yes. US creators complete a W-9. If we pay you $600+ in a calendar year, we’ll issue a Form 1099-NEC in January. We verify the name + TIN (IRS TIN Match) and payments won’t be made until it passes.
Yes. Add your entity’s legal name and EIN on the W-9. If your LLC is taxed as an S-Corp or C-Corp, we generally don’t issue a 1099-NEC. If you’re a sole proprietor, single-member LLC (disregarded), or partnership, we typically issue a 1099-NEC when annual payments reach $600.
Only aggregated, anonymous data (plays, coins spent, regions). We don’t know or share individual user identities or emails.
We don’t credit earnings from invalid traffic (bots, incentivized ad-watching outside app rules, manipulation). We may withhold or reverse amounts affected by fraud. If you disagree with a payout, you can dispute within 30 days of the statement date.