Who can contribute audios?

For the moment, all performers audios are chosen by the editors. If you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please fill out our Submission Form.

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Is there a minimum number of audios I have to produce or a schedule I will have to keep?

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No, there are no minimums or schedules you have to keep, and you are not required to produce new content. In other words, there is no commitment required of you to be part of Vanilla Audio, and no expectations. Some months, depending on the number of performers we have or other factors, the number of audios we post will vary - some months you may not be featured at all (although we will try to make sure everyone has at least one audio posted), some months it may be up to five, our maximum for each performer. But again, there are no minimums either promised or expected. 

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Will you accept audios I've already posted somewhere else?

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Yes, we don't mind if you have posted them elsewhere, like Reddit, Literotica, your Patreon, etc.

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We would naturally prefer unpublished audios, in order to make Vanilla Audio a tempting place to visit. If we have content no one else has, it makes sense listeners and your fans will want to check us out often. The better the site does, the more often we can license audios from you, and the more we'll be able to pay you for them in the future.

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And if we commission a special, new audio from you (just as if we were paying you to do a custom audio for us) then you can't post that anywhere else. Just think of us as a custom client in that case.

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I do some vanilla themes, but what if I also do audios with themes you don't accept?

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That's entirely your business. We simply license and promote only the audios of yours that do fit our values. Whatever else you do on other platforms is entirely up to you, and won't affect your inclusion on Vanilla Audio.

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Do I keep my copyright? Can I keep the audios you license on my own site/subreddit etc?

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For any non-exclusive/public audios we publish - yes, you retain the copyright. You are simply allowing us to publish your audios under your user name through a non-exclusive license. You may continue to post them elsewhere. We hope that you'll promote Vanilla Audio along with any of your other platforms, to help make the site known. If you fill a script that has been offered on GWA or elsewhere, please credit the author and let them know where and when you've posted the audio.

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For Original Content Exclusive audios that we commission from you - no, just as with custom audio commissions, any work we commission from you becomes ours and you may not publish it anywhere else without our permission. If you want to perform a script offered on GWA or elsewhere, you need to get their permission to produce this script for Vanilla Audio (ie not for public release). Some authors do not want their work used on membership sites.

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Can I promote my other sites/custom work?

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Absolutely. Feel free to promote all your platforms an arrange custom projects with your fans. Vanilla Audio is not involved with private transactions you negotiate with your customers. We are, however, fully supportive of any performer who wishes to monetize their work.

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We simply ask that you promote us along with your other platforms, and keep in mind that sites like YouTube do not need promotion or traffic, whereas we do. Please don't use Vanilla Audio simply to lead people to other sites.

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Do I have to provide images of myself?

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No, that's entirely up to you. Many performers like to create signature logos or provide photos or graphics that represent them, and some like to show their listeners what they look like - whatever you choose to do is up to you. If you have no logo or graphic, we'll give you a generic placeholder image to use.

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What if I want to leave and delete my account and audios?

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We understand that sometimes a performer decides to retire from doing audio work, or feels it time to move on from Vanilla Audio. We will work with you, respecting your wishes as always, but please contact us if you are having any difficulties or are considering taking such a drastic step as deleting your account. We may be able to offer help or advice. 

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However, if you would definitely like to leave, please consider the following:

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• Creating and maintaining your Profile Page involves a large investment of time and resources, and cannot be undone quickly. We will work on removing your profile as expediently as possible, but as it not as simple as hitting a 'delete' button, please be patient.

• If we have paid to license non-exclusive content of yours and you request removal, we will, at our discretion, issue a PayPal request for reimbursement of the amount you were paid, or in some circumstances, a donation to charity in lieu of a refund.

• If we have paid for an Original Content Exclusive audio of yours, please be aware that we retain exclusive ownership and copyright of the audio and may or may not remove it from the site, at our sole discretion. Again, talk to us about your situation - we are committed to respecting our performers, and if you wish to part on good terms with mutual respect, we will work with you to make sure your needs are respected.  If you wish to discuss buying your content back, contact us.​