> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.circo.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What Is Circo

> Circo is a video-first platform where fans directly support creators through gifting, subscriptions, and pay-per-view content — no ads, no middlemen.

Circo is built around one idea: fans support creators directly. Instead of ads funding the content you watch, your Credits, subscriptions, and gifts go straight to the creators you love.

## How Circo works

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  <Card title="Discover content" icon="play">
    A personalized feed of autoplaying Teasers introduces you to creators across categories you care about.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join Studios" icon="door-open">
    Access a creator's full content library by joining their Studio — either per video or through a subscription.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gift creators" icon="gift">
    Send Credits directly to creators while watching. 1 Credit = \$0.50, and every gift becomes real income for them.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join the community" icon="users">
    Subscribers get access to CliQ — a private community space where creators post updates and interact with fans.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## What makes Circo different

On most platforms, advertisers pay — and that shapes what gets made and who gets paid. On Circo:

* There are no ads.
* Creators earn directly from you through Credits, PPV purchases, and subscriptions.
* You get authentic access to creators and their communities, not just polished content.

## Who Circo is for

Circo is for fans who want more than passive viewing:

* Viewers looking for exclusive, premium, or behind-the-scenes content.
* People who want to support creative work without intermediaries.
* Anyone who wants to be part of a creator's inner circle through CliQ.

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the app">
    Circo is free to download. You can explore the feed and browse Studios without paying anything.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your account">
    Sign up with your email, phone number, or a social login. Avoid using Apple's "Hide My Email" option — see [Account & Security](/fans/account-and-security) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore your feed">
    Your feed fills with autoplaying Teasers based on your interests. Scroll, watch, and discover creators.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join a Studio or send a gift">
    When you find a creator you love, join their Studio for full access or send them a gift while watching.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Circo is free to download and explore. Paid features include PPV content, Studio subscriptions, and sending Credits as gifts.
</Note>

## Frequently asked questions

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  <Accordion title="Is Circo free to use?">
    Yes. The app is free to download and you can explore the feed at no cost. Some content requires a PPV purchase or Studio subscription to unlock.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I be a creator and a fan at the same time?">
    No. Creator and fan accounts are separate on Circo.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Where is Circo available?">
    Circo is available globally.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens if I delete my account?">
    Your wallet balance, subscriptions, and all account data are permanently deleted. This cannot be reversed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I use Circo on multiple devices?">
    Yes. Log in with the same credentials on any device and your activity syncs automatically.
  </Accordion>
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