For artists and collectors

Under the Hood

The Fair Pay Protocol. We believe the future of art belongs to the creators.

1. How the System Works

On Opvs, each like transfers real money to the artist. Liking means actual supporting. When you subscribe and engage with content, you actively direct where the money flows. The point is for cheap, meaningless likes to vanish and for real appreciation to reach the creator.

The Weekly Wallet

Each week, €1.00 is added to your wallet, up to a maximum of €4.00. You can choose up to 5 artworks to support each week, and each like value is your wallet balance divided by 5. Your support earnings accrue in the artist balance and are settled monthly via Stripe. You do not lose your money if you do not use all 5 likes each week.

2. The €5.99 Breakdown

You pay €5.99 per month. We believe you deserve to know exactly where that money goes. We operate on a Creator First model with payouts engineered directly into the product.

Your Support Wallet

€1.00/week to your wallet, transferred to artists when you like

Taxes

~€1.00. VAT & Regulatory

Platform Operations

~€1.00. Payment fees, operating costs

Artwork Sale Fees

Artwork sales are separate from the subscription breakdown above. For sales, Opvs keeps 8% of the listed item price and Stripe processing fees are also deducted. Artists usually receive about 90% of the listed price after both fees. Shipping is collected separately and included in the final payout after processing.

3. Buying Digital Art

When you purchase digital art on Opvs, you choose a license tier that matches how you want to use it. All purchases are processed securely through Stripe, with no crypto required.

Personal Use

Display the artwork for personal, non-commercial purposes. You receive the full-resolution file. The artwork remains available for others to purchase.

Commercial License

Use the artwork in commercial projects, marketing, products, and more. You receive the full-resolution file. The artwork remains available for others to purchase.

Exclusive Buyout

The strongest rights package. The artist transfers the broadest transferable rights permitted by law. The artwork is removed from public view, and you receive an NFT as proof of ownership.

About NFTs on Opvs

Exclusive Buyouts include an automatically minted NFT delivered to your email. No crypto knowledge is needed. You can optionally transfer the NFT to your own wallet, such as MetaMask, and resell it on supported marketplaces.

4. How Physical Art Transactions Work

The Core Promise: Payment Protection

To ensure safety for both parties, we do not release funds immediately. When a buyer purchases an artwork, the payment is processed through Stripe and held until the buyer confirms delivery in their wallet, or the order auto-releases 30 days after shipment with valid tracking. If a delivery issue is reported before release, payout is paused while we review it.

The Process in 4 Steps

1. Purchase

Buyer pays. Funds are held pending release.

2. Shipping

Seller packs and provides tracking.

3. Confirmation

Buyer confirms receipt in wallet.

4. Payout

Funds are released to the seller via Stripe.

For Buyers: Your Protection

• Non-Arrival: Contact us for resolution if your artwork is lost in transit.
• Damage: Report within 48h with photos. Resolution is handled case by case.
• Returns:
  • Private sellers: no statutory 14-day withdrawal right; defect rights may still apply under applicable law.
  • Professional sellers: 14-day statutory withdrawal right.

For Sellers: Responsibilities

• Mandatory Tracking: No tracking, no pay.
• Insurance: You are liable until delivery. Insurance is recommended.
• Packaging: Must meet professional standards.
• Payout Timing:
  • After the buyer confirms delivery, or
  • Automatically 30 days after shipment with valid tracking.

5. Direct Donations

Want to support an artist beyond your weekly support and purchases? You can send them a direct donation of any amount.

Zero Platform Cut

Unlike subscription funds that pass through our platform, donations go directly to the artist Stripe account. We take zero platform fee. The artist receives 100% minus the payment provider transaction fee.

Easy Payment

Donate any amount from €1.00 to €500.00. Quick and secure via Stripe.

Automatic Payout

Money goes straight to the artist Stripe account and is automatically deposited to their bank within days.

Personal Message

Include an optional message to let the artist know why you love their work.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

How does the like system work?

Support is a micro-payment. When you support artwork as a premium member, at least €0.20 is allocated to the artist. Earnings accrue and are settled monthly via Stripe. You can support up to 5 artworks per week.

How much is the subscription?

€5.99/month. Includes support for up to 5 artworks per week plus unlimited full-resolution viewing. Cancel anytime.

What if I don't use all my weekly support?

Your balance rolls over, up to €4.00. Unused funds make your future support more valuable, up to €0.80 per artwork.

Can I browse for free?

Yes. You can browse, view artwork, and follow artists for free. A subscription is required to support artists financially.

What's an Exclusive Buyout?

It is the strongest rights package on Opvs. The artist transfers the broadest transferable rights permitted by law, the artwork is removed from public view, and you receive an NFT for that purchase. See Terms of Service.

Are Exclusive Buyouts refundable?

No. Once the NFT is minted, the purchase is final. You must acknowledge this before purchase.

How do donations work?

Your donation goes directly to the artist. We take zero platform cut. The artist receives 100% minus the payment provider transaction fee. Range: €1.00 to €500.00.

How do I get paid?

Connect Stripe in Wallet -> Payout Settings. Support earnings accrue and are settled monthly via Stripe. Physical sales are paid after the buyer confirms delivery or automatically 30 days after shipment with valid tracking.

Why do I have to connect to Stripe to sell something?

It is a legal requirement. EU payment regulations and anti-money-laundering laws require anyone receiving payments to be properly identified. Stripe handles identity verification, tax reporting, and secure payouts. Your banking details are never shared with us or buyers.

What's the platform fee?

Opvs keeps 8% of each sale price, and Stripe processing fees are also deducted. Artists usually receive about 90% of the listed price after both fees. Example: a €100 sale typically settles around €90.

When do physical sales pay out?

After the buyer confirms delivery, or automatically 30 days after shipping. Tracking is mandatory.

What can I upload?

Original art only: paintings, illustrations, photography, digital art, sculptures. AI-assisted work is allowed when it shows clear creative authorship and you have the rights to publish it. No selfies, casual photos, explicit content, or obvious AI slop / mass-generated spam. We enforce this through artist attestations, reports, and manual review.

What if my content is rejected?

You'll be notified. Appeals can be submitted within 6 months via [email protected].

Do I need to handle crypto for NFTs?

No. We mint automatically when someone buys an Exclusive Buyout. Buyers receive the NFT via email and can transfer it to their own wallet later.

What makes Opvs different?

Direct artist payments. When you support artwork, money goes to the artist. No ad revenue, no algorithm favoritism. On sales, Opvs keeps 8% and Stripe fees also apply, so artists usually receive about 90%.

Is my artwork protected?

Yes. We use invisible watermarking, blurred previews by default, and disable right-click saving. Artists can disable previews, and exclusive buyers receive full-resolution unwatermarked files.

Why was my account frozen?

Accounts are frozen for policy violations such as prohibited content, fraud, or repeated complaints. Contact [email protected] to appeal.

Why can't I buy or sell digital art in the app?

Because we are not willing to let Apple or Google take about 30% of an artist's sale.

Why can't I sell an existing NFT here?

Opvs only supports selling original, unminted artwork. When you upload a piece, you must confirm that it has not been previously minted as an NFT. Reselling existing NFTs from other platforms is not currently supported.