This article applies to:
- Beat Buyers
- Beat Sellers
Overview
In this article, you will learn why there is a service fee for Marketplace purchases and transactions. This applies to beats, sound kits, collections, and services purchased through the BeatStars Marketplace.
Marketplace Service Fee
Every year, we’ve significantly increased the supply of beats on our Marketplace without adding additional fees. Now, to support the stunning growth we’ve experienced over the past few years, we’ve instituted a Marketplace service fee that helps offset the costs associated with storing tens of millions of additional high definition audio files on our platform. The Marketplace service fee also allows us to invest in building a world class shopping experience for everyone on our Marketplace.
For purchases on the BeatStars Marketplace, a service fee of 12% of the subtotal is added to the purchase price. This applies to Marketplace transactions for Beats, Sound kits, Collections, and Services.
This fee does not apply to purchases made on Pro Pages or Blaze Players.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Sellers have the choice to cover the Marketplace service fee for their customers. Learn more here: How Do I Cover The Service Fee For My Customers?
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