How it works
Social Circle?

Explained simply. No jargon, no agencies. Just you, the platform and the money.

🎬 I'm a creator
🏢 I'm a brand
🎬 Five steps to your first payment
1

Sign up — completely free, forever

Go to socialcircle.media/waitlist, click "I'm a creator" and fill in the form. All you need is an email, a name and a password — your profile, niche, TikTok/IG and tax details come later in settings. Two minutes. No card, no subscription, no hidden costs. The first 100 get Founding Creator status.

💡 You don't need followers. Brands are looking for ordinary, genuine people.
2

Activate your account by email

You'll get an email with an activation link. Click it — that's all. Check your spam folder too.

⚠️ The link is valid for 48 hours. If it doesn't arrive within five minutes, check spam or get in touch.
3

Finish your profile and wait for a project

Add a bio, connect TikTok and Instagram, and set your tax details. Brands see your profile and pick you for projects. You'll be notified by email.

💡 A better profile means more projects. Add a short video intro.
4

Sign the contract and shoot the video

Once a brand accepts you, the chat opens. AI prepares the contractor agreement and you both sign it digitally. Then you get the brief, the deadline and the agreed fee.

💡 You set your own rate. Social Circle takes nothing — no commission, no subscription. Everything the brand pays goes to you, straight to your bank account.
5

Deliver the video and get paid

Upload the video or photo in the chat. AI checks it automatically (hook, CTA, brand mention, format). When the brand approves it, Stripe Connect releases the agreed payment to you.

💡 A better hook means fewer revisions and faster payment. AI tells you what to fix.
⭐ The points system — how to rank higher

Points increase your visibility in brand searches. More points means brands see you nearer the top, which means more projects. Points do NOT convert into money — they're a ranking system.

WHAT YOU DOPOINTSWHY
⚡ Deliver within 24h (urgent)+100Brands love reliability
🚀 Deliver within 3 days (fast)+50Faster than standard
📅 Standard (7 days)+20Base
⭐ A brand rates you 5/5+30Content quality
✓ No revisions (1st delivery accepted)+20Match the brief first time
🔁 Repeat collaboration+15A brand selects you again
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Beginner
0–499 points
2️⃣
Trusted
500–999 points
3️⃣
Pro creator
1000+ · Top search
4️⃣
Elite
2000+ · Featured
❓ Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lot of followers?▼
No. Social Circle isn't only for influencers — it's for people who want to make genuine video and photo content. Brands are looking for authenticity, not follower counts. You can sign up with zero followers.
When do I get paid?▼
The brand reserves the funds through Stripe Connect when the project is confirmed. Once they approve the agreed work, your fee is released and sent straight to your bank account, usually within two business days. Social Circle doesn't take a cent.
How many revisions do I have to do?▼
Up to 3 free revisions per project, each with a clear reason from the brand. The AI review helps you get it right the first time.
What tax details do I need?▼
You work as an independent contractor. Stripe collects your W-9 during onboarding and issues a 1099-NEC if you earn more than the annual threshold. Set this up in Settings, and talk to an accountant for advice specific to you.
Does Social Circle take a commission or charge creators?▼
Social Circle is completely free for creators — forever. $0 subscription, 0% commission. Project payments arrive in your connected Stripe account and pay out to your bank on your Stripe schedule. Social Circle only earns from brand subscriptions ($99/month).
What is an affiliate code?▼
Every project can include a promo code. When your viewers buy with it you earn a percentage, even after the project ends. Passive income.
📖 Glossary
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UGC — User-Generated Content
Content made by ordinary people rather than professional agencies. More genuine, cheaper, and it converts better.
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Creator payment — Stripe Connect release
The brand arranges the funds through the platform. Once the work is approved, the payment is released straight to the creator's bank account. Social Circle takes no commission from the fee.
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Brief — Project brief
What the brand wants: format, tone, required mentions, video length and deadline.
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Hook — The opening (0–3s)
The most critical three seconds. AI checks whether it's compelling enough to hold attention.
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CTA — Call-to-Action
The call to action at the end: "Link in bio", "Use code XYZ", and so on.
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Points — Ranking system
Creators earn points for speed, ratings and quality. More points means a better position in search.
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Affiliate code — Promo code
A creator's unique code. Every sale through it earns them a percentage — passive income.
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Revision — Video revision
A request to change the video. Up to 3 free per project.
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ROI — Return on Investment
Return on investment. Example: spend $485, drive $2,140 in sales = 4.4× ROI.
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Tax details — Sole proprietor, LLC, individual
Determines the contract type. Set it in your profile settings.

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