Author Earnings, Fees & Seller Levels
Updated : 07 Apr 2026 (2 months ago)
Summary:
Understand how your earnings grow on SprukoMarket, including fee structure, exclusivity benefits, and seller level rewards based on total earnings.
Author Fees & Earnings Overview
This article explains how author fees and earnings work on SprukoMarket. It covers how your earnings are calculated, how exclusivity can affect fee treatment, and how your progress as an author may unlock seller badges over time.
This guide should be read together with the Author / Seller Terms, the Exclusivity Policy, and related Help Center articles on payouts and taxes.
Important: This is a limited promotional offer available only to the first 50 approved authors. The 6-month promotional period begins from the date of account approval. After the promotional period ends, the standard author fee structure will apply. SprukoMarket reserves the right to refuse, limit, or revoke this offer in cases of abuse, duplicate accounts, fraud, or policy violations.
How Earnings Work
When an Item is sold, SprukoMarket calculates your earnings based on the applicable author fee for that sale. As your total earnings increase, your fee rate may decrease, allowing you to keep more from each eligible sale over time.
- Your earnings are based on the applicable sale amount for the Item
- The relevant author fee is applied based on the Item’s status and fee structure
- Refunds, taxes, withholding, or other required adjustments may affect final payout amounts
Author Fee Structure
SprukoMarket uses a progressive fee structure. As your total earnings grow, your author fee may decrease, which means you keep a larger share of future sales.
| Total Earnings Level | Exclusive Items | Non-Exclusive Items |
|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | 25% | 35% |
| Progressive levels | Reduced over time as earnings increase | Reduced over time as earnings increase |
| Lowest planned rate | 10% | 10% |
Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive Items
Item exclusivity can affect your fee treatment and marketplace benefits. Exclusive Items may qualify for better starting fees and stronger promotional opportunities than Non-Exclusive Items. To understand how exclusivity works, review the Exclusivity Policy.
- Exclusive Items: Start at a lower author fee and may receive additional marketplace benefits
- Non-Exclusive Items: Start at a higher author fee and may not receive the same marketplace advantages
When Fee Changes Apply
Changes to fee structure, author programs, or Item status generally apply only to future sales. Completed transactions keep the fee treatment that applied at the time of sale unless a correction is required under marketplace policy.
- Completed sales keep the original fee treatment
- Future sales may follow updated fee rules
- Status-based changes apply only after the relevant status change becomes effective
Adjustments and Corrections
SprukoMarket may adjust or correct earnings where reasonably necessary to apply marketplace rules and maintain fee accuracy.
- Refunds, reversals, or disputes may reduce earnings
- Incorrect Item status may lead to fee recalculation
- Policy violations may affect future fee treatment or promotional eligibility
Seller Levels & Badges
Authors can earn badges based on their total lifetime earnings on SprukoMarket. These badges help highlight your growth, experience, and reputation on the marketplace.
You can view all badge levels, requirements, and related details on the Badges page.
| Total Earnings | Example Level |
|---|---|
| $100+ | Early Seller |
| $5,000+ | Elite Seller |
| $30,000+ | Legendary Seller |
| $100,000+ | Top Tier Seller |
Higher badge levels may help strengthen your credibility, improve buyer trust, and increase your visibility across the marketplace.
Payouts and Taxes
Your final payout may also depend on your payment settings, tax information, withholding requirements, and applicable regulations.
- You must provide accurate payout and tax details
- Applicable withholding taxes may reduce final payout amounts
- Payout timing and method may depend on marketplace and payment provider rules
For full details, please review the related Help Center articles covering payouts and tax requirements.
What Authors Should Review
Before publishing or updating an Item, authors should review:
- The Item’s current exclusivity status
- The current author fee structure
- Any active promotion, launch program, or marketplace incentive
- Relevant payout and tax requirements
- The Exclusivity Policy and Author / Seller Terms
Final Note
Author fees, earnings rules, and related marketplace programs may change over time as SprukoMarket grows. Authors should always review the latest Help Center guidance and policy updates before relying on any expected fee outcome for future sales.
For additional guidance and support, please visit the SprukoMarket Help Center.
