Artists
Find the right service
Artists browse active services, request a quote or buy a fixed-price service, pay through the approved checkout flow, then use the order thread for delivery details and proof of work.
Marketplace help
How UpcomingSounds marketplace services work for artists and curators.
The services marketplace keeps booking, promotion, sound-engineering, and specialist curator work inside one governed order flow: clear scope, approved payment, order messaging, delivery tracking, review, and payout.
Curators
Sell structured work
Curators publish service listings, respond to requests, send quotes or counter offers, coordinate delivery, mark work delivered, and track payout status from the marketplace dashboard.
Policy
USC-first protection
Refunds are paid in USC to the wallet, not cash, except where the law requires a refund to the original payment method. Verified coverage that misses its due date is refunded automatically, and coverage a curator rejects is refunded in full.
Artist marketplace flow
Artists should treat marketplace services like scoped professional work, not an informal chat. The order should state what is being delivered, how long it should take, and where follow-up messages belong.
1. Browse or request
Choose an active service, request a custom quote, or start from a fixed-price listing when the scope is already clear.
2. Pay through checkout
Use the platform checkout so terms acceptance, payment records, fees, and refund paths remain auditable.
3. Coordinate in the order thread
Keep requirements, files, delivery notes, and proof of work in the marketplace message thread tied to the order.
4. Review completion
After delivery, confirm the work, leave a review where available, and use support if the order needs admin attention.
Curator marketplace flow
Curators can use the marketplace to package specialist work without creating a separate account type. The provider side stays inside the curator profile and dashboard.
Create services
List promotion, sound-engineering, booking-support, or specialist services with clear pricing, delivery time, revisions, and sample work.
Respond to requests
Accept, decline, quote, or counter requests from artists so expectations are explicit before payment or delivery work begins.
Deliver inside the order
Use the marketplace order thread for clarifications and proof, then mark the work delivered when the agreed scope is complete.
Track payouts
Payout records and eligibility are tracked server-side so curator earnings stay connected to the authoritative order and payment records.
Curator Pro, fees, and payouts
Curator Pro is designed to make serious providers easier to discover and less expensive to operate at scale. Its headline benefit is the lower 10% marketplace fee on service orders. Service orders are paid with a 50% deposit at checkout, and curator withdrawals are reviewed by an admin and paid via PayPal, Wise, or Revolut.
18%
18% standard marketplace fee for non-Pro marketplace service orders.
10%
10% Pro marketplace fee for active Curator Pro providers.
50%
Deposit paid at checkout on services marketplace orders; the balance follows the order terms.
PayPal, Wise, Revolut
Curator withdrawals are admin-reviewed and paid through these payout methods.
Refunds, support, and launch status
Marketplace payments, terms acceptance, refund handling, and payout records must stay aligned. Policy text alone is not enough; the platform records the paid-flow acceptance and keeps refunds tied to the authoritative order.
Refunds are paid in USC to the wallet, not cash, except where the law requires a refund to your original payment method. Two coverage refunds are automatic and need no request: Verified Coverage that is not delivered by the curator's due date expires and refunds in full (the curator is warned 2 days before), and coverage a curator rejects is refunded in full with the curator paid nothing. Campaign package refunds are different: they are manual, and only for campaigns that delivered nothing at all. See the Help Center refund answers and the Refund Policy.
Some marketplace surfaces may be opened gradually while the team tests real order volume, delivery quality, support load, and refund handling. When a surface is not public yet, it may be held behind a launch gate until it is ready to appear.
Marketplace FAQ
What fees apply to marketplace service orders?
Services marketplace orders carry an 18% platform fee, or 10% for Curator Pro providers. Orders are paid with a 50% deposit at checkout.
What happens if verified coverage is not delivered by its due date?
The curator is warned 2 days before the due date. If no work is submitted by the due date, the request expires automatically and the full amount is refunded in USC to your wallet.
What if a curator rejects my coverage request?
If a curator rejects a coverage request you purchased, the full amount is refunded in USC to your wallet and the curator is paid nothing for that request.
How and when do curators get paid?
Curators request withdrawals from the curator wallet. Every withdrawal is reviewed and approved by an admin before payment, and payouts are sent via PayPal, Wise, or Revolut.
Are refunds paid in cash?
No. Refunds are paid in USC credits back to your wallet, except where the law requires a refund to your original payment method. See the Refund Policy for the full rules.