Author Verification Guide

Overview

Verification is Themely's way of ensuring that paid product sellers are trustworthy, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality work. Once verified, you'll unlock the ability to sell paid products, access advanced analytics, and receive priority support.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about the verification process, from requirements to application to maintaining your verified status.

Why Get Verified?

Verification unlocks powerful features that help you grow your author business and build trust with customers.

Verification Requirements

To be eligible for verification, you must meet the following requirements:

Setting Up Stripe

You'll need a Stripe account to receive payments. Stripe supports most countries and provides secure, reliable payment processing.

1. Go to stripe.com and create an account
2. Complete your Stripe profile and bank account setup
3. Return to Themely and connect your Stripe account in verification application

Application Process

Once you meet all requirements, you're ready to apply for verification!

Step 1: Navigate to Settings

1. Go to your Author Dashboard
2. Click on Account Settings → Author Tab
3. Find the "Verification" section

Step 2: Fill Out Application

You'll need to provide:

• Full Legal Name - Required for payment processing
• Contact Email - Where we'll send verification updates
• Portfolio Links - Links to your published products or external portfolio
• Stripe Account - Connect your Stripe account
• Brief Bio - Tell us about your work and what you plan to sell

Step 3: Submit for Review

1. Review all information carefully - make sure everything is accurate
2. Read and accept the Author Agreement and payment terms
3. Click "Submit Application"
4. You'll receive a confirmation email immediately

Review Timeline

Our verification review process typically follows this timeline:

You can check your application status anytime in your Author Settings. We'll also send you email updates as your application progresses.

Maintaining Your Verified Status

Once verified, you'll keep your status as long as you:

• Follow community guidelines - No violations of terms of service or content policies
• Maintain quality standards - Continue providing high-quality products
• Respond to customers - Address reviews and support requests promptly
• Keep Stripe connected - Maintain an active, valid Stripe account
• Stay active - Continue creating or updating products

Common Questions

Can I apply if I'm new and have no products yet?

We recommend creating at least 1-2 free products first. This helps us evaluate your work quality and shows you're committed to being an active author.

What if my application is rejected?

Don't worry! We'll provide specific feedback on why and what you can improve. You can reapply after 30 days once you've addressed the feedback.

How much does Themely take from sales?

Themely takes a 20% platform fee from paid product sales. This covers payment processing, hosting, support, and platform development. You keep 80% of every sale.

Can I lose my verification?

Yes, but only for serious violations like fraudulent activity, repeated policy violations, or quality issues. We always provide warnings first.

Is Stripe the only payment option?

Currently, yes. Stripe provides the best combination of security, reliability, and global coverage for our platform.

Need More Help?

Have questions about verification?

• Contact our support team - We're happy to answer questions
• Browse author guides - More detailed documentation
• Getting Started Guide - Start with the basics