> ## Documentation Index
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# Gifting

> Send Credits to creators as a direct show of support. Every gift you send converts into real income for them.

Gifting is the most direct way to support a creator on Circo. When you send a gift, the Credits you spend become earnings for the creator — no ads, no platform cut eating into their income.

## How gifting works

Credits are Circo's in-app currency. When you send a gift, you're sending Credits from your Wallet directly to a creator.

* **1 Credit = \$0.50** (displayed in your local currency equivalent)
* Gifts are sent while watching a Drop, Video, or in a Studio
* The creator sees gifted Credits in their Wallet as earned income

<Note>
  You need Credits in your Wallet to send gifts. Add Credits via the Wallet tab using a card, mobile money, or wallet top-up.
</Note>

## How to send a gift

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a Drop or Video">
    Start watching content from a creator you want to support.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap the gift icon">
    The gift option appears while you're watching. Tap it to open the gifting panel.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your amount">
    Select how many Credits you want to send. The equivalent value in your local currency is shown.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the gift">
    Confirm your gift. The Credits are sent immediately and appear as earned income for the creator.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Why gifting matters

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Direct creator income" icon="circle-dollar-to-slot">
    Every Credit you send converts directly into real earnings for the creator — no intermediaries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Boosts visibility" icon="chart-line">
    Gifting activity helps surface content across Circo feeds, giving creators more reach.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community recognition" icon="trophy">
    Many creators recognize their top gifters with shoutouts, early access, or exclusive CliQ posts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Fan identity" icon="heart">
    Your name may be highlighted when you gift. You become part of a creator's story, not just their audience.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Gifting and CliQ

In a creator's CliQ, gifting activity can elevate your status in their community. Some creators reward their most generous supporters weekly with:

* Public recognition in CliQ posts
* Early access to upcoming content
* Personal shoutouts or exclusive messages

<Tip>
  Gifting is available to all fans, whether you've purchased PPV content or have an active subscription. You don't need to be subscribed to gift a creator.
</Tip>

## Frequently asked questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I gift a creator I'm not subscribed to?">
    Yes. You can send gifts while watching any content you have access to, including PPV purchases.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are gifts refundable?">
    No. Gifts are sent immediately and credited to the creator as earned income. They cannot be reversed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I add Credits to my Wallet?">
    Go to the Wallet tab and select a Credits package. Supported payment methods include debit/credit cards and mobile money.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I see my gifting history?">
    Yes. Your transaction history in the Wallet tab includes a record of Credits spent on gifts.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>