Creator (seller)
The seller of record for their items. Sets prices, sells, and handles refunds. Completes Stripe identity verification (KYC) before listing.
Store Payments
How store payments and transactions work
The Castdeck store is built so that creators are the sellers and Castdeck operates the platform. All payments are processed on Stripe — Paddle is never used in the store.
Each creator is the seller of their store items. Checkout is processed by Stripe; Castdeck is not the seller, and Paddle is not used in the store.
Who does what
Buyer
Purchases items directly from the creator through Stripe’s secure checkout.
Castdeck
Operates the platform: listing review, license management, and store features. Never the seller, and never holds the purchase funds.
Stripe
The payment infrastructure that processes payments, pays out to creators, and performs identity verification (KYC).
Buying flow
- Pick an item in the app or on the web store
- Pay through Stripe checkout (the creator is the seller)
- A license is issued instantly and the item is ready in the in-app Store tab
- Your receipt is issued by Stripe under the creator’s name
- If something is wrong, the creator and Castdeck handle it under the refund policy
How the money flows
- The purchase amount is paid directly into the creator’s Stripe account (direct charges)
- Castdeck receives only the platform fee and never holds the purchase funds
- Creator payouts are made directly by Stripe on Stripe’s payout schedule
Platform fee (tiered)
The platform fee decreases as a creator’s sales grow. The rate is locked at the tier in effect at the time of sale. Stripe processing fees apply separately.
| Tier | Cumulative sales | Fee rate |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | From ¥0 | 20% |
| Silver | From ¥100,000 | 15% |
| Gold | From ¥500,000 | 10% |
Refunds and the platform fee
- For defective items, Castdeck-caused issues, or full refunds, the platform fee is refunded as well
- For goodwill refunds initiated by the seller, the platform fee is not refunded
Becoming a seller
- Connect a Stripe account from the creator dashboard and complete identity verification (KYC)
- Submit your item for Castdeck’s format and safety review
- Go live. Your earnings are paid out directly by Stripe
Where Paddle fits
Paddle (Merchant of Record) is used exclusively for the Castdeck Pro subscription. It is never involved in store transactions — purchases, listings, or payouts.
FAQ
Whose name is on the receipt?
The creator’s — they are the seller of record. The receipt is issued by Stripe.
Does Castdeck sell any items itself?
No. Every store item is sold by its creator. Castdeck is never the seller.
How are taxes handled?
Sales are the creator’s own revenue, to be reported under the rules of their own country or region.