Frequently Asked Questions

Any YouTube creator with an active channel can apply to Collaboom. While we don't have a strict minimum subscriber requirement, most of our brand campaigns are available to channels with 10,000+ subscribers. Creators with highly engaged, niche audiences in finance, tech, gaming, or fitness often qualify even with smaller subscriber counts. Your engagement rate and audience demographics matter more than raw subscriber numbers.

Click "Join Now" on our website and complete the application form with your channel URL, niche, and basic stats. Our partnership team reviews every application manually within 48 hours. You'll receive an email with your approval status and next steps. If approved, you'll get immediate access to your creator dashboard and available brand campaigns.

Yes, joining Collaboom is completely free for creators. We earn a 15% platform commission on completed campaigns, which is deducted from the brand's payment before it reaches you. The rate you see on any offer is your net payout. There are no monthly fees, no sign-up costs, and no hidden charges.

Our brand partners are active across all major niches: Gaming, Finance & Crypto, Lifestyle & Vlogs, Technology & Reviews, Fitness & Health, Fashion & Beauty, Travel, Food & Cooking, Education, and Entertainment. Finance and crypto niches typically command the highest rates due to high-value audience demographics. If you're unsure whether your niche qualifies, just apply — we'll let you know.

Our AI matching system analyzes your channel's niche, audience age and gender distribution, geographic reach, engagement rate, and historical content topics. Based on this, it surfaces relevant brand campaigns in your dashboard. You also receive email notifications when high-priority matches become available. You always choose which campaigns to apply for — we never assign campaigns without your consent.

Available integration formats include: Dedicated Videos (full video about the brand), Mid-Roll Integrations (60–90 second sponsor segment), Pre-Roll Mentions (15–30 second opening plug), YouTube Shorts Campaigns, Description Link + Promo Code, and Multi-Video Series. Each campaign offer clearly specifies the required format, duration, and creative guidelines.

You retain full creative control. Brands provide a brief with key messages and talking points, but how you present the integration is entirely up to you. We believe authentic creator voices outperform scripted ads — and our brand partners know this. You will never be asked to use a script you're uncomfortable with. All creative feedback from brands must be submitted before filming, not after.

Yes. Every offer is a starting point for negotiation. Your dedicated partnership manager will negotiate on your behalf. We have established rate benchmarks based on your channel metrics and we always push for fair market value. Creators who perform consistently above campaign KPIs often receive rate increases for future campaigns with the same brand.

Yes. You can have up to 5 active campaigns at the same time through Collaboom. We clearly flag any exclusivity clauses in campaign contracts. For example, if you're running a Nike campaign, a Puma deal may have category exclusivity. We never hide these restrictions — they are shown prominently in the campaign brief before you accept.

All sponsored content must be disclosed in compliance with FTC guidelines (US), ASA rules (UK), and applicable local advertising standards. You must use #ad, #sponsored, or the YouTube "Paid Promotion" disclosure toggle. Collaboom provides a disclosure guide for every campaign. Failure to disclose may result in campaign termination and can affect future deal eligibility.

Payment is released within 14 calendar days of your content going live and being approved by the brand. We support PayPal, SEPA/SWIFT bank transfer, Wise, and cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH). Your preferred withdrawal method can be set in your account settings. There is a minimum withdrawal threshold of $50.

Collaboom holds brand payments in escrow before your content goes live. This means your payment is guaranteed regardless of whether the brand experiences financial difficulties or disputes. We have never failed to pay a creator on time. In the rare event of a dispute, our team resolves it on your behalf within 5 business days.

Yes. Many campaigns — particularly in crypto, finance, and e-commerce — include a CPA bonus structure on top of the flat fee. This means you earn a base rate plus a bonus for every sign-up, sale, or download generated through your unique tracking link. CPA structures can significantly increase total earnings for creators with highly engaged audiences.

You are responsible for declaring income from Collaboom campaigns in your country of residence. We provide detailed annual earning statements for tax purposes. EU creators: we issue invoices for all transactions. US creators: we issue a 1099-NEC for earnings over $600 per year. We recommend consulting a local tax professional regarding creator income in your jurisdiction.

Every approved creator is assigned a human partnership manager — a real person, not a chatbot. Your manager reaches out within 24 hours of approval, helps you find the best-fit campaigns, negotiates rates, reviews contracts, answers questions, and advocates for you within the platform. You can reach your manager via dashboard messaging, email, or WhatsApp.

Creator Academy is our free educational resource library available to all Collaboom members. It includes 200+ articles, video tutorials, and templates covering: YouTube SEO and growth strategies, how to negotiate brand deals, FTC compliance guides, content production best practices, building your media kit, and maximizing earnings from sponsorships. It's updated monthly.

Accounts may be suspended or terminated for: failing to deliver agreed content without notice, providing false channel statistics during application, non-disclosure of paid promotions, violating a brand's campaign brief, or engaging in fraudulent activity (view botting, fake engagement). We always provide a warning and opportunity to remedy the situation before taking account action, except in cases of fraud.

You can reach us through your creator dashboard (fastest response), via email at hello@collaboom.agency, or through our social media channels. Support is available Monday–Friday 9am–8pm UTC. For urgent matters involving live campaigns, WhatsApp support is available 24/7 through your partnership manager.