TipVote USER MANUAL
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📖 TipVote Platform Manual & Knowledge Base

Everything you need to know about nominating tracks, voting, bidding wars, stream overlays, hardware hotkeys, and financial transparency.

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⚡ 5-Minute Streamer Cheat Sheet & Quick Start

Streamer & Reactor Go-Live Card

Everything you need to configure your live broadcast or asynchronous queue in under 5 minutes. Perfect for dual-monitor setups during stream!

Channel Target: @demo (URLs below pre-customized for your channel)
Open Channel Live ↗
1. OBS Browser Source 1920 x 1080

Add a Browser Source in OBS Studio or Streamlabs. Set Width: 1920, Height: 1080.

Overlay URL (Transparent + QR):
https://tipvote.com/overlay/@demo?theme=transparent&qr=1
✓ Check "Shutdown source when not visible" (0% CPU)
✓ Check "Refresh browser when scene becomes active"
2. Studio Keyboard Hotkeys STUDIO ACTIVE

Control your queue in real time without alt-tabbing away from full-screen games or video reactions:

Shift + R NEXT
Marks #1 reacted & finalizes completion
Shift + V VETO
Skips track & refunds/releases pledge ($0)
Shift + P PAUSE
Instantly freezes fan nominations
Shift + L LIVE
Toggles stream LIVE vs OFFLINE
Own an Elgato Stream Deck? Configure Webhooks →
3. Choosing Your Creator Mode CHANNEL SETTINGS

TipVote natively fits how you create content — pick your style in Channel Settings:

🟢 Always-On Rolling (Daily YouTubers)

Queue remains open 24/7. Fans nominate and upvote continuously; react to the top item whenever you record.

🔴 Live Events Only (Pure Streamers)

Pledging locks when offline. Click "🔴 Start Live Stream / Event" in Studio to unlock live pledging for the session.

🟣 Hybrid (Rolling + Live Streams)

Keep an always-open backlog for daily reactions, and launch timed live rounds during weekly Twitch/YouTube streams.

4. Transparent Payouts & Stripe 95% DIRECT TO YOU

TipVote is strictly non-custodial. Funds flow directly into your connected Stripe account:

Creator Split 95.0%
Platform Fee 5.0%
Stripe Processing Standard 2.9% + 30¢
Average Net Payout 77% to 91%
Fan Protection & Zero Charge Guarantee: In live event rounds, card holds are captured only when you hit Reacted (skipped items result in a complete hold release with $0 charged). In continuous queues, pledges are automatically refunded if vetoed.
View full ledger & CSV exports: Payouts Guide →
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Audience & Fan Manual

Everything you need to know about nominating, tipping, and boosting tracks.

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Guide 01

Nominating Tracks & YouTube URL Validation

1.00 min pledge

TipVote lets you steer your favorite creator's livestream reaction queue in real time. Backing your nomination with a tip guarantees your pick enters the verified queue and displays on stream.

How to Nominate:

  1. Navigate to the creator's channel (e.g. tipvote.com/@channel).
  2. Click the bright yellow "+ Nominate a Track" button.
  3. Paste any YouTube video link (watch?v=..., youtu.be/..., or shorts/...).
  4. TipVote automatically fetches video metadata (title, artist, thumbnail, duration) via oEmbed with zero waiting.
  5. Choose your tip pledge amount (minimum $1.00 or creator's channel baseline) and click "Confirm & Back with Tip".
🛡️ Zero-Risk Guarantee:

Your card is processed securely through Stripe. If the creator skips, vetoes, or concludes their round before reacting to your track, your pledge is 100% refunded with zero cancellation fees.

Guide 02

Queue Leaderboards, Points & Bidding Wars

Real-Time Sync

The track holding the #1 Champion spot is the contender the streamer reacts to next. Stream viewers can outbid each other in real time to elevate their track into first place!

💵 Total Pot Balance

The actual accumulated financial pledge pool on the track. Creators always see exact dollars inside their private Studio.

🎯 Ranking Points

Tracks are ranked by points. Multiplied perks (like Patreon tier bonuses) elevate ranking points without changing real money payouts.

How to Outbid:

Find the track you want to champion in the live queue, click "+ Upvote", and enter your additional tip amount. The track will immediately climb the leaderboard!

Guide 03

Free Community Votes & Sponsored Boost Packs

100% Free

You don't always have to spend money to participate in TipVote. Streamers can enable free voting options so every fan has a voice during stream.

🤍 Free Daily / Round Community Vote:

If the streamer enables free votes, you can cast 1 free community vote per round on any contender. This adds ranking score points to help your favorite climb without charging your card.

🎁 Sponsored Boost Drops:

When a creator or generous benefactor drops a Community Boost Pack, a pool of free vote tokens (e.g. 20 tokens @ 50¢ each) unlocks in the queue. Simply click "Claim Free Token" on any track to add real funded value to that contender!

Guide 04

Patreon & Subscriber Member Power Boosts

1.5x–3.0x Power

Are you a monthly Patreon backer or YouTube channel member? Streamers can reward recurring subscribers with weighted voting multipliers that make every tip punch above its weight class!

How to Activate Your Member Perk:
  1. Obtain the current monthly passcode from your creator's Patreon post or YouTube Members tab.
  2. Open the nomination or upvote modal on TipVote.
  3. Expand the "⭐ Member Perk / Patreon Code" field.
  4. Enter the passcode. Your tier badge (e.g. ⭐ Gold Patron 2.0x) will activate immediately!
  5. A $5.00 tip will now contribute 10.00 ranking points to your track!
Guide 05

"My Pledges" Drawer & Live Status Tracking

Local Storage

TipVote does not require you to create an account or remember a password to view your active tips. Your device's browser automatically saves your pledge history locally!

Click the "🎟️ My Votes" pill in the bottom-right corner of any creator channel to slide open your personal pledge ledger:

  • Pending in Queue: Your track is active and climbing toward #1.
  • Reacted & Completed: The creator reacted to your pick live on stream!
  • Refunded / Vetoed: The creator skipped the track or concluded the drop; your money was returned.
Guide 06

Viewer FAQ & Common Troubleshooting

FAQ
When does my credit card actually get charged? ▾

It depends on the channel's active queue mode:

  • Continuous Rolling Queues: Pledges and upvotes are charged immediately to rank your pick right away. If the creator skips or vetoes your track, your pledge is automatically refunded.
  • Timed Live Event Rounds: Your card is placed on a temporary pre-authorization hold and is only charged when the creator clicks "Reacted!" live on stream. If unpicked or skipped, the hold drops off with $0 charged.
Why was my nomination rejected when I pasted the link? ▾

Creators can enforce video duration limits (e.g. max 8 minutes), category rules (e.g. Music only), or keyword blacklists. If your video is age-restricted, geoblocked, or exceeds the streamer's max duration, TipVote will explain the exact reason before you pledge.

Can I support creators in my domestic currency? ▾

Yes! Stripe automatically converts your local currency into the creator's domestic operating currency (USD, GBP, EUR, or CAD) at fair bank conversion rates.

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Creator Operations Manual CREATORS ONLY

Studio workflows, OBS setups, Stream Deck hotkeys, chat bot relays, and Stripe payouts are restricted to verified channel creators.

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