CareerByteCode, Belgium
Revenue Sharing Model
A platform by CareerByteCode, Belgium
www.careerbytecode.com
—Revenue Share
—Payment Platform
—Countries Served
payment architecture
How Payments Work on CareerByteCode
All payments processed via Stripe Connect Marketplace. CareerByteCode never holds or controls funds.
| Step | What Happens | Handled By |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer pays the listed price plus applicable taxes at checkout | Stripe |
| 2 | Stripe Tax calculates VAT, GST, sales tax, or no tax based on customer location | Stripe Tax |
| 3 | Stripe deducts its processing fee | Stripe |
| 4 | Net revenue is split automatically to all stakeholder connected accounts | Stripe Connect |
| 5 | Platform share collected as Stripe application fee | Stripe Connect |
| 6 | Each stakeholder receives their share directly in their Stripe account | Stripe |
Refund Policy: Three-tier framework - digital content waiver (EU Article 16(m)) / service completion / 14-day full refund for marketplace services. All refunds processed via Stripe.
Important: CareerByteCode is the deemed supplier for tax purposes. Stripe Tax handles location-based tax. The platform never holds customer or seller funds.
stakeholders
Revenue Sharing: How It Works
How revenue is distributed across all course and service models
| Role | Share | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Trainer / Service Owner | 55%+ of net revenue | Always receives. The actual share is higher than 55%. |
| Sourcing Bonus | Additional bonus | Goes to whoever sources the student (trainer or reseller) |
| Reseller | Commission per sale | Receives commission when they source the student/customer |
| Expert Assistance Fee | €150 fixed | Direct to expert trainer via Stripe Connect (self-paced courses only) |
| Platform Maintenance Fee | Remainder | Covers platform operations, infrastructure, development, and maintenance |
How It Works
If you source the student yourself, you earn an even higher share. Your earnings increase when you actively market your courses and services.
Stripe Requirement: All stakeholders must have a Stripe connected account to receive payouts. Payments split automatically at point of transaction.
Industry-Leading Revenue Share
CareerByteCode offers more than 55% revenue share to content creators and service providers, one of the highest payouts in the industry. The actual percentage is even higher. Reach out to us for the real numbers.
create & sell training
Training Revenue Models
Self-Paced Course Pricing
| Item | Without Expert | With Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Net Course Fee | €200 | €350 |
| Expert Assistance Fee | - | €150 (direct to expert) |
| Revenue Base | €200 | €200 (after expert fee) |
Revenue Distribution
| Scenario | Trainer Share | Additional Bonus | Total to Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| You source the student | €110+ | Sourcing bonus | Higher combined share |
| Reseller sources the student | €110+ | Reseller receives commission | €110+ (trainer share only) |
All 8 Scenarios (Self-Paced)
| # | Course Type | Fee | Who Sources | Expert? | Trainer Gets | Sourcer Gets | Expert Gets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Paced | €200 | Trainer | No | €110+ (share + bonus) | - | - |
| 2 | Self-Paced | €200 | Reseller | No | €110+ | Commission | - |
| 3 | Self-Paced | €350 | Trainer | Yes | €110+ (share + bonus) | - | €150 |
| 4 | Self-Paced | €350 | Reseller | Yes | €110+ | Commission | €150 |
| 5 | Real-Time | €350 | Trainer | - | €192+ (share + bonus) | - | - |
| 6 | Real-Time | €350 | Reseller | - | €192+ | Commission | - |
| 7 | Real-Time | €350 | Trainer (shared) | - | €192+ (share + bonus) | - | - |
| 8 | Real-Time | €350 | Reseller (shared) | - | €192+ | Commission | - |
Key Difference: Self-Paced vs Real-Time
| Attribute | Self-Paced | Real-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Base Fee | €200 | €350 |
| Expert Add-On | €150 (optional, goes direct to expert) | Not applicable |
| Revenue Base | €200 (expert fee excluded) | Full €350 |
| Trainer Share | 55%+ of €200 | 55%+ of €350 |
| Delivery | Pre-recorded content | Live instructor-led sessions |
Real-Time Course - All 8 Scenarios
| # | Scenario | Fee | Who Sources | Trainer Gets | Sourcer Gets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solo trainer, self-sourced | €350 | Trainer | €192+ (share + bonus) | - |
| 2 | Solo trainer, reseller-sourced | €350 | Reseller | €192+ | Commission |
| 3 | Shared trainer, self-sourced | €350 | Trainer | €192+ (share + bonus) | - |
| 4 | Shared trainer, reseller-sourced | €350 | Reseller | €192+ | Commission |
| 5 | Solo trainer, internal member | €350 | Internal Member | €192+ | Member commission |
| 6 | Shared trainer, internal member | €350 | Internal Member | €192+ | Member commission |
| 7 | Solo trainer, vendor-sourced | €350 | Vendor | €192+ | Vendor commission |
| 8 | Shared trainer, vendor-sourced | €350 | Vendor | €192+ | Vendor commission |
No Expert Pass-Through: Real-time courses use the full €350 as the revenue base. There is no separate expert assistance fee. All sharing is based on full course fee.
Key Difference: Self-Paced vs Real-Time
| Attribute | Self-Paced | Real-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Base Fee | €200 | €350 |
| Expert Add-On | €150 (optional, goes direct to expert) | Not applicable |
| Revenue Base | €200 (expert fee excluded) | Full €350 |
| Trainer Share | 55%+ of €200 | 55%+ of €350 |
| Delivery | Pre-recorded content | Live instructor-led sessions |
Online Training (Live Sessions)
Single trainer delivers live sessions. Course fee is €200. No expert assistance fee applies.
| Scenario | Fee | Who Sources | Trainer Gets | Sourcer Gets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer sells directly | €200 | Trainer | €110+ (share + bonus) | - |
| Reseller sells | €200 | Reseller | €110+ | Commission |
| Internal member sells | €200 | Internal Member | €110+ | Member commission |
| Vendor sells | €200 | Vendor | €110+ | Vendor commission |
Simple Model: Single trainer, €200 course fee, no expert assistance. Revenue is shared based on the same 55%+ model. You earn more when you source students directly.
list your own services
Products, Services & E-Store
💼 Products & Services
Consulting, mock interviews, career guidance, resume writing. You set your own price. Example: €300
| Scenario | Price | Your Share | Sourcer Gets |
|---|---|---|---|
| You sell directly | €300 | €165+ | You also receive sourcing bonus |
| Reseller sells | €300 | €165+ | Reseller receives commission |
Sell Directly, Earn More
You earn MORE selling directly. You set your own price. No platform-imposed pricing.
📖 E-Store Digital Content
E-books, templates, cheat sheets, code repos, interview banks. You set your own price. Example: €50
| Scenario | Price | Your Share | Sourcer Gets |
|---|---|---|---|
| You sell directly | €50 | €27.50+ | You also receive sourcing bonus |
| Reseller sells | €50 | €27.50+ | Reseller receives commission |
Passive Income: Create once, sell repeatedly. Your content, your price. Passive income from every sale.
🔗 Course Resale
Earn commissions by reselling courses from other trainers on the platform.
STEP 01
Browse available courses on the platform
STEP 02
Share your unique referral link with your network
STEP 03
Student purchases through your link
STEP 04
Earn commission automatically via Stripe
Zero Content Creation: No content creation required. Your network is your asset. Simply share and earn.
build a vendor network
Vendor Model
🏢 Vendor Sells Own Services
| Stakeholder | Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | 55%+ of net revenue | Always receives the majority share |
| Internal Member | Commission | Receives commission when they source the customer |
| Platform | Maintenance fee | Covers operations, infrastructure, and development |
Example: €500 Service
| Step | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer pays €500 + applicable tax at checkout | €500 + tax |
| 2 | Stripe deducts processing fee | Stripe fee |
| 3 | Vendor receives 55%+ of net revenue | €275+ |
| 4 | Internal member receives commission (if applicable) | Commission |
| 5 | Platform receives remainder as maintenance fee | Remainder |
👥 Vendor Resells Platform Trainer Services
| Stakeholder | Share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trainer | Majority of trainer's listed price | Trainer always gets their full share based on listed price |
| Vendor | Commission on sale | Earns commission for sourcing the customer |
| Internal Member | Commission | Receives share when they source the vendor or customer |
| Platform | Maintenance fee | Covers operations, infrastructure, and development |
Example: Trainer lists at €200, Vendor sells at €300
| Step | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customer pays €300 + applicable tax at checkout | €300 + tax |
| 2 | Stripe deducts processing fee | Stripe fee |
| 3 | Trainer receives their share based on €200 listed price | €110+ |
| 4 | Vendor earns commission from the markup and sourcing | Commission |
| 5 | Internal member receives commission (if applicable) | Commission |
| 6 | Platform receives remainder as maintenance fee | Remainder |
Key Rules
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Pricing Floor | Vendors cannot sell below trainer's listed price. No maximum markup. |
| Platform Service Listing | Vendors may optionally list CareerByteCode courses in their catalog (voluntary). |
| Partner Incentives | Vendors who opt to list platform courses may receive Partner Badge, priority listing, and cross-promotion. |
| Internal Member as Vendor | Gets BOTH internal member commission + vendor share. Higher combined earning. |
| Multiple Internal Members | Internal member commission split equally among all assigned members. |
| Vendor Employees | Paid by vendor from vendor's share. Compensation handled externally. |
| Vendor Types | Training institutes, colleges, mid-sized companies, individuals. From any country. |
| Tax Handling | Stripe Tax calculates applicable tax based on customer location. Platform is deemed supplier. |
operational terms
Payments, Refunds & Key Rules
| Term | Details |
|---|---|
| Payment Processing | All payments via Stripe Connect Marketplace. Split automatically at point of transaction. |
| Stripe Accounts | All stakeholders must have a Stripe connected account to receive payouts. |
| Tax Collection | Stripe Tax calculates and collects applicable tax based on customer location. |
| Refund: Digital Content | Tier 1: Checkout waiver per EU Article 16(m). Customer consents to immediate access and waives 14-day withdrawal. |
| Refund: Live Services | Tier 2: 14-day withdrawal right until service is performed. Express consent for early performance. |
| Refund: Marketplace | Tier 3: Full 14-day withdrawal. Full refund, no deductions. Platform absorbs Stripe fee. |
| Abuse Protection | Consumption tracking, pattern detection, account restrictions for repeat abusers. |
| Fund Control | CareerByteCode never holds, stores, or controls customer or seller funds at any point. |
Ready to Earn with CareerByteCode?
All figures are illustrative minimums. Actual revenue share is higher. Consult a tax advisor for jurisdiction-specific guidance.