Putting Creators First

At Hartsy, we're committed to fair compensation and empowerment for creators in the AI era

100%

Ethical Datasets

70%

Revenue Share to Creators

Growing

Creator Network

Building Trust Through Respect

We're not like other AI companies. At Hartsy, we carefully select and partner with talented artists and creators who share our vision for ethical AI art.

Quality over quantity is our core principle. We will never scrape, steal, or use your work without explicit permission. Every piece of training data is properly licensed, compensated, and credited.

We believe AI should amplify creative expression, not replace creators. By building genuine partnerships based on trust and fair compensation, we're proving that ethical AI is not only possible—it's better.

Creator Collaboration

How We Support Creators

We've designed multiple revenue streams to ensure creators are fairly compensated for their contributions

Licensing Training Data

We license training data directly from creators to specialize our base model with their unique style and vision.

Creators receive an upfront fee for each image used in training
All training images are properly licensed and documented
Creators maintain ownership of their original works
Transparent contracts with clear terms and rights

Training Data Licensing

Paying Royalties

Every time a user generates art using a creator's individual model, that creator earns a royalty payment.

Direct compensation for each use of a creator's model
Transparent dashboard showing usage and earnings
Monthly payments with detailed reporting
Passive income stream that scales with popularity

Royalty Payments

Your Own Creator Marketplace

We're building a dedicated platform where you can sell your creative work directly to clients—think Fiverr, but designed specifically for AI-era creators.

Offer custom commissions and artwork services
Sell your datasets, models, and digital assets
Future marketplace for merchandise and prints
You set your prices—we take minimal platform fees

Commission Marketplace

Building a New AI ↔ Creator Ecosystem

Technology should be a force for good. We're doing it by elevating the relationship between AI companies and creators.

Creators

Artists & Designers

Users

AI Art Enthusiasts

Datasets, models & artwork

Royalties & payments

AI art & custom work

Generations & commissions

Partnership Opportunities

As a Hartsy creator partner, you'll have access to multiple revenue channels while maintaining full ownership of your work

Dataset Licensing

License your curated datasets for model training while retaining full ownership and creative rights

$$$ Full Rights Retained

Model Distribution

Offer downloadable models for local use with flexible pricing that you control

$-$$$ Your Pricing

Usage Royalties

Earn ongoing royalties each time your model is used by premium subscribers

Per Use Recurring

Commission Platform

Connect directly with clients seeking custom artwork through our integrated marketplace

90% Your Share

Merchandise Partnership

Future opportunity to earn from print-on-demand products featuring your designs

% Royalty Coming Soon

Collaborative Projects

Partner with Hartsy on special initiatives, research, and co-branded content

Variable Co-Creation

Dataset Sales Details

Maintain complete ownership while monetizing your creative datasets. Set your own prices and terms.

Full ownership and rights retention
Set your own pricing
Control usage terms and licenses
Receive payments directly

Model Downloads Details

Offer your AI models for local use with flexible pay-what-you-want pricing.

Pay-what-you-want pricing model
Users can run models locally
Build a community of supporters
Track download statistics

Generation Royalties Details

Earn passive income every time a paid user generates images with your models.

Automatic royalty payments
Cents per generation
Real-time usage tracking
Monthly payouts

Private Commissions Details

Accept custom work requests through our secure platform.

Keep 90% of commission earnings
Secure payment processing
Built-in communication tools
Project management features

Merchandise Partnership Details

Earn from print-on-demand merchandise featuring your artwork.

Percentage of each sale
No upfront costs
Wide range of products
Automatic fulfillment

Collaborative Projects Details

Work directly with Hartsy on unique opportunities beyond standard revenue streams.

Co-branded model development
Research partnerships
Educational content creation
Platform feature collaboration

Ready to Join Our Creator Network?

Monetize your style and reach new audiences with Hartsy AI

We'll contact you with next steps to join our creator network.

Frequently Asked Questions

We prioritize quality over quantity. We look for creators with distinctive artistic styles, a consistent body of work, and a commitment to ethical AI development. Our selection process focuses on building meaningful, long-term partnerships rather than simply accumulating large numbers of creators.

Absolutely. You maintain 100% ownership of your original artwork. We only license your work for the specific, agreed-upon purposes outlined in our transparent partnership agreements. You can continue to use, sell, and distribute your work however you choose.

No technical expertise is required. Our team handles all technical aspects of model development and platform integration. You focus on what you do best—creating art—while we handle the technology, keeping you informed throughout the entire process.

Creator partners receive 70% of revenue generated from their models, with upfront licensing fees for datasets, ongoing per-use royalties, and 90% commission share on custom work. Revenue potential varies based on model usage and engagement, with complete transparency through your creator dashboard.

We never scrape or use artwork without explicit permission. Every piece of training data is properly licensed, credited, and compensated. We build genuine partnerships with creators based on trust, transparency, and fair compensation—not exploitation. Quality over quantity is our guiding principle.

Partner creators receive dedicated support including technical assistance, transparent analytics dashboards, regular performance reports, and direct communication with our team. We're committed to your success and provide ongoing guidance to help you maximize your partnership opportunities.