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Idollist — Idol Earnings & Payout Policy Last updated: 31 May 2026 THIS POLICY SETS OUT THE TERMS UNDER WHICH IDOLS ARE PAID FOR PAID-FOR SERVICES, INCLUDING PLATFORM COMMISSIONS, WITHDRAWALS, AND ASSOCIATED FEES. This Idol Earnings & Payout Policy (the “Policy”) forms part of your agreement with Idollist Ltd (“Idollist”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) and applies to your use of the Platform as an Idol. This Policy supplements the Idol Terms & Conditions and the General Terms & Conditions. All defined terms carry the meanings given to them in the General Terms & Conditions, unless stated otherwise here. Please read this Policy carefully. By using the Platform as an Idol, you agree to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree, you must not provide Paid-for Services on the Platform.

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DEFINITIONS

“Idol” means a User who has completed the Idollist Idol onboarding process and is authorised to publish content and earn revenue through the Platform. “Idol Earnings” means the portion of revenue from Paid-for Services that an Idol is entitled to receive after deduction of Platform Fees and any applicable adjustments. “Platform Fees” means the portion of revenue retained by Idollist to cover the costs of providing and maintaining the Platform and associated services. “Payout” means the transfer of Idol Earnings from your Idollist account to your chosen withdrawal method. “Pending Period” means the minimum period that must elapse after a User transaction before the corresponding funds become eligible for withdrawal.

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POLICY

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1. IDOL EARNINGS STRUCTURE

Idols are entitled to receive Idol Earnings on all qualifying Paid-for Services transacted via the Platform, including pay-per-view content purchases and tips. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the standard Idol Earning Rate is 80% of gross revenue from Paid-for Services. The remaining 20% is retained by Idollist as Platform Fees. From time to time, Idollist may offer a Promotional Earning Rate — a temporary, fixed-period uplift to the standard Idol Earning Rate (for example, an increased share for newly-onboarded Idols during an introductory window). The applicable rate, eligibility criteria, and duration of any Promotional Earning Rate will be published on the Platform and may be introduced, updated, extended, reduced, or withdrawn at Idollist’s discretion without amendment to this Policy. Any Promotional Earning Rate in force at the time of a qualifying transaction will apply automatically. Idollist may adjust the Idol Earning Rate for individual partnership agreements on a case-by-case basis. Any such adjustment will be communicated to you in writing. Idol Earnings are calculated exclusive of taxes, fees, and third-party processing charges, and may be subject to adjustment for refunds, chargebacks, or fraud-related deductions.

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2. WITHDRAWALS AND PAYOUT PROCESS

You may request a Payout of your available Idol Balance at any time, provided that: The funds have cleared the applicable Pending Period following each User transaction; and The withdrawal amount meets the minimum threshold applicable to your chosen withdrawal method. The standard Pending Period is seven (7) days. This may be extended to up to twenty-eight (28) days depending on factors including account verification status and transaction activity. The applicable Pending Period is determined by our internal fraud and risk systems and may change without notice. Payouts are processed via the withdrawal method registered in your Idol account. Supported methods include: Direct bank transfer; Crypto wallets (where supported); and Third-party payment wallets and services. All Payouts are subject to standard anti-fraud, compliance, and payment provider checks. We aim to initiate all valid Payout requests within ten (10) Business Days of receipt. Delays may occur as a result of: Pending fraud or content compliance investigations; Banking or third-party processing delays; or Issues with your registered payment details. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your payment information is accurate and up to date. Idollist accepts no liability for failed Payouts resulting from incorrect or outdated details. If you have not received a Payout, or believe an amount is incorrect, you must notify us within 30 days of the relevant transaction. No retrospective adjustments will be made beyond this period.

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2.1 DORMANT BALANCES AND UNCLAIMED EARNINGS

This section applies to your Idol Balance (net of fees and adjustments) that is eligible for payout and reflects amounts contractually owed by Idollist in respect of your Services. UK and EEA-based Idols: If you do not request a Payout or submit a valid invoice (where required) for any part of your Idol Balance within twelve (12) months of the date the relevant Services were provided, that portion of your balance will be classified as Dormant. We will send at least two reminders to your registered email address before a balance is classified as Dormant — typically at around nine months and again at eleven months. Following Dormant classification, you are deemed to have irrevocably waived your right to payment of the Dormant amount, and Idollist may close and retain that balance. Notwithstanding the above, Idollist may, at its sole discretion, reinstate and pay a late claim made within six (6) years of accrual, subject to applicable compliance checks. US-based Idols (or balances subject to US unclaimed property law): Where your last known address is in the United States or applicable law is US state law, we will classify the balance as Dormant after twelve (12) months of no payout or invoice activity and will complete all required due diligence outreach. If you do not respond before the applicable state dormancy period expires (typically three to five years, depending on the state), we will report and remit the balance to the appropriate state unclaimed property authority. You may subsequently reclaim the balance from that authority. These statutory obligations cannot be waived by contract. Idols in all other jurisdictions: The same terms as for UK and EEA Idols apply: a twelve (12) month deadline with advance reminders, after which payment rights are waived. Idollist may, at its sole discretion, reinstate and pay late claims within six (6) years, subject to compliance checks. Where local law mandates specific unclaimed property procedures, those requirements will apply in place of this provision. Where permitted by applicable law, Idollist may issue self-billed invoices on your behalf for VAT or tax compliance purposes. Self-billing does not alter the Dormant classification timelines set out above. Idol Balances represent contractual receivables owed by Idollist. They are not held on trust, are not client money, and do not constitute electronic money or deposits. This does not limit any mandatory safeguarding or escheat obligations that may apply in your jurisdiction. You may reactivate a Dormant balance at any time before the applicable deadline by updating your tax and KYC information and submitting a payout request. Idollist may require additional verification before processing any such reactivation.

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3. TAX RESPONSIBILITIES

Idol Earnings are paid gross of tax. You are solely responsible for determining, reporting, and paying all taxes applicable to your earnings from the Platform in your jurisdiction. Idollist may collect or withhold taxes where required by law and will provide relevant documentation — such as self-billing invoices, VAT invoices, or 1099 forms — where applicable. You agree to provide accurate tax documentation when requested. Failure to do so may result in delayed or withheld Payouts.

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4. REFUNDS, CHARGEBACKS, AND ADJUSTMENTS

Where a User successfully receives a refund or initiates a chargeback in connection with Paid-for Services linked to your account, Idollist may: Deduct the disputed amount from your Idol Balance; Withhold it from future Payouts where it has already been paid out; or Recover it from your payment provider where a platform breach is involved. If your account exceeds a dispute rate of 1.5% (including chargebacks and refunds) in any rolling 30-day period, Idollist may impose an administrative fee of USD 50 (fifty US dollars) for each additional dispute. This fee is applied at our discretion and may be waived in cases where a genuine effort has been made to resolve the underlying issue.

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CONTACT & SUPPORT

If you have questions about your earnings, a payout, or this Policy: Email: support@idollist.com Website: idollist.co Idollist may update this Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available at legal.idollist.co. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify affected Idols.

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