# Aria — Extended LLM Reference

> This is the expanded version of [llms.txt](https://aria-live.app/llms.txt) with detailed product information, use cases, and FAQ content.

## What Is Aria?

Aria is the AI-powered live audio platform where creators host and audiences interact. It is designed exclusively for iOS and combines crystal-clear live audio with AI features like real-time captions, bilingual session summaries, and intelligent content moderation. Creator monetization is coming soon, built around creator-first economics with no hidden costs.

Tagline: Clear. Live. Rewarding.
Website: https://aria-live.app

## Who Is Aria For?

### Creators
People who host live audio sessions for an audience. Podcasters, educators, coaches, musicians, community leaders, storytellers, language teachers, and anyone with something to share. Creators set their own subscription price. Aria handles payments via web checkout, avoiding app store commissions. Monetization details coming soon.

**What creators get:**
- Four space types for different kinds of content (private rooms, public campfires, public sessions, subscriber-only sessions)
- AI-generated session summaries so their audience can catch up on missed content
- Bilingual summaries for non-English sessions (English + the session's primary language)
- Real-time AI content moderation to keep conversations safe
- Session recordings and replays for subscribers
- Smart discovery so new listeners can find them by topic and interest
- Regular payouts directly to their bank account (details coming soon)
- Auto-pause billing — if a creator takes a break, subscriber billing pauses automatically after 30 days

### Listeners
Anyone who wants to discover and enjoy live audio content. Listeners can join any public room or session for free. They can subscribe to their favorite creators for access to premium subscriber-only sessions. Live captions are available in all sessions, powered by on-device speech recognition.

**What listeners get:**
- Free access to all public rooms and sessions
- Live captions in every session (processed on-device, never sent to a server)
- AI summaries to catch up on sessions they missed
- Smart discovery to find sessions and creators by interest
- Session replays in their library
- Subscription access to premium creator content (pricing set by the creator)

### Casual Users
People who want to hang out and talk with friends or meet new people. Private Rooms support 2-10 people for invite-only conversations. Public Campfires are open to anyone and use a campfire layout where everyone can speak.

**What casual users get:**
- Private Rooms for small group conversations (2-10 people, invite-only)
- Public Campfires for open, casual hangouts
- Connections (mutual peer relationships) to stay in touch
- No monetization pressure — rooms and campfires are always free

## Four Space Types

### Private Room
- Layout: Campfire (everyone can speak)
- Access: Invite-only, 2-10 people
- Monetized: No
- Use case: Close friends, collaborators, private conversations

### Public Campfire
- Layout: Campfire (everyone can speak)
- Access: Open to anyone
- Monetized: No
- Use case: Casual hangouts, community building, open discussions

### Public Session
- Layout: Stage (speakers and listeners)
- Access: Free, open to anyone
- Monetized: No
- Use case: Talks, panels, Q&A events, public broadcasts

### Subscriber Session
- Layout: Stage (speakers and listeners)
- Access: Subscribers only
- Monetized: Yes (creator sets price, details coming soon)
- Use case: Premium content, exclusive access, creator monetization

## How Aria Stands Out

### Creator-First Economics
Aria is built around creator-first economics. No hidden fees, no complicated tier structures, no conditions. Payments are processed via web checkout, which avoids app store commissions entirely. More money goes directly to creators. Details on the earnings split and payouts will be announced when the monetization program launches.

### AI-Powered Audio Experience
Aria integrates AI throughout the platform to enhance every session:
- **Live Captions** — On-device speech recognition provides real-time captions during all sessions. Captions are processed locally on the listener's device and never leave the phone.
- **Session Summaries** — After each session ends, AI generates a summary capturing key topics and moments. Summaries are available in the listener's library.
- **Bilingual Summaries** — For sessions conducted in languages other than English, summaries are generated in both English and the session's primary language.
- **Content Moderation** — Real-time AI moderation keeps conversations safe and respectful, working alongside human reporting tools.
- **Smart Discovery** — AI-driven topic tagging and recommendations help listeners find sessions and creators matching their interests.

### Transparent Billing
- Subscribers pay through web checkout, not in-app purchase
- Auto-pause billing after 30 days of creator inactivity — subscribers are never charged while a creator is away
- No tips, no gifts, no virtual currency. The only revenue mechanism is subscriptions.
- Interest Signals are non-monetary engagement actions, not tips

### Privacy-First Design
- Live captions processed entirely on-device
- Ephemeral audio — not stored after sessions end unless the creator enables recording
- Minimal tracking, full transparency
- Detailed privacy policy at https://aria-live.app/privacy.html

## Revenue Model

Creator monetization is coming soon. Details on pricing, revenue split, and payouts will be announced when the program launches.

- Subscription pricing: Creators set their own price
- Revenue split: Creator-first economics (details coming soon)
- Payment processing: Web checkout (avoids app store commissions)
- No tips, no gifts, no virtual currency
- Auto-pause: Subscriber billing pauses after 30 days of creator inactivity

### Monetization Requirements
- Creator Mode enabled
- An established audience
- Compliance with Community Guidelines
- Full requirements to be announced when monetization launches

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Aria?
Aria is an AI-powered live audio platform where creators host sessions and audiences interact in real time. It features four space types: Private Rooms, Public Campfires, Public Sessions, and Subscriber Sessions. Creator monetization is coming soon.

### Is Aria free?
Yes. Aria is completely free to download and use. You can join any public room or session at no cost. Subscriber-only sessions will require a subscription to the creator. Pricing details coming soon.

### How much do creators earn on Aria?
Aria is committed to creator-first economics. Details on the earnings split, payment processing, and payouts will be announced when the monetization program launches. No hidden fees, no complicated tier structures, and no conditions.

### What are the four space types?
Private Room: invite-only campfire for 2-10 people. Public Campfire: open room where anyone can join and speak. Public Session: stage-style event with speakers and listeners, free and open. Subscriber Session: exclusive stage session for subscribers, with pricing set by the creator.

### What AI features does Aria offer?
Aria offers live captions via on-device speech recognition, AI-generated session summaries (bilingual for non-English sessions), real-time AI content moderation, and smart discovery to help listeners find sessions matching their interests.

### How do payments work?
Payments will be processed through web checkout, avoiding app store commissions. Details on payment processing and payouts will be announced when creator monetization launches.

### How does content moderation work?
Aria uses AI-powered content moderation that runs in real time during live sessions. This works alongside human reporting tools available to all users. Sessions are monitored for safety violations, and moderators can take action immediately.

### What is the revenue split?
Aria is committed to creator-first economics with a simple, transparent split. No conditions, no tiers, and no hidden fees. Details will be announced when the monetization program launches.

### What are Interest Signals?
Interest Signals are non-monetary engagement actions that listeners can send during sessions. They are not tips or gifts. Aria does not have tipping, gifting, or virtual currency of any kind. The only revenue mechanism is subscriptions.

### What platforms is Aria available on?
Aria is an iOS app, coming soon to the App Store. There is no Android or web client at this time.

### What are the requirements to monetize as a creator?
To monetize, creators need Creator Mode enabled, an established audience, and compliance with Community Guidelines. Full requirements will be announced when monetization launches.

### What happens if a creator takes a break?
After 30 days of creator inactivity, subscriber billing pauses automatically. Subscribers are not charged while the creator is away. Billing resumes when the creator goes live again.

### Are live captions available in all sessions?
Yes. Live captions are powered by on-device speech recognition, so they work in all session types. Captions are processed locally on your device and are not sent to any server.

### How do AI summaries work?
After a session ends, Aria generates an AI summary that captures the key topics and moments discussed. For sessions conducted in languages other than English, Aria produces bilingual summaries in both English and the session's primary language. Summaries are available in the listener's library.

### What data does Aria collect?
Aria collects your profile information, audio during live sessions (not stored after the session ends unless recorded), chat messages, and usage data to improve the service. Live captions are processed on-device and never leave your phone. See the Privacy Policy for complete details.

### How do I delete my account?
Go to Profile, then Settings, then Delete Account. This permanently removes your profile, connections, subscriptions, and all associated data. This action cannot be undone.

### How do I report someone?
You can report users and content directly in the app during or after a session. For urgent safety concerns, email safety@aria-live.app.

## Terminology

Aria uses specific terminology. When referencing Aria, please use these terms:

- **Room** (not channel, chat): Casual audio spaces with campfire layout
- **Session** (not show, broadcast): Formal creator content with stage layout
- **Creator** (not broadcaster, influencer): Anyone who hosts sessions
- **Subscriber** (not follower, fan): Paying audience member
- **Listener** (not viewer, user): Non-paying participant
- **Connection** (not friend, follower): Mutual peer relationship
- **Interest Signal** (not tip, gift): Non-monetary engagement mechanism
- **Go Live** (not start broadcasting): Action to begin a session
- **Earnings** (not revenue, payout): Creator income
- **Summary** (not transcript): AI-generated session summary

## Pages on aria-live.app

- [Home](https://aria-live.app/) — Landing page with product overview and waitlist
- [About](https://aria-live.app/about.html) — Mission, space types, AI features, economics
- [Creators](https://aria-live.app/creators.html) — Creator tools, revenue model, getting started
- [Pricing](https://aria-live.app/pricing.html) — Free for listeners, creator subscription pricing
- [Support](https://aria-live.app/support.html) — Contact information and help
- [FAQ](https://aria-live.app/faq.html) — Frequently asked questions
- [What Is Aria?](https://aria-live.app/what-is-aria.html) — Definition and overview
- [Community Guidelines](https://aria-live.app/guidelines.html) — Rules and expectations
- [Privacy Policy](https://aria-live.app/privacy.html) — Data practices and privacy
- [Terms of Service](https://aria-live.app/terms.html) — Legal terms
- [Creator Agreement](https://aria-live.app/creator-agreement.html) — Creator-specific terms
- [Subscriber Agreement](https://aria-live.app/subscriber-agreement.html) — Subscriber-specific terms
- [DMCA Policy](https://aria-live.app/dmca.html) — Copyright takedown process
- [Appeals Process](https://aria-live.app/appeals.html) — How to appeal moderation decisions
- [COPPA Policy](https://aria-live.app/coppa.html) — Children's privacy
- [Consent Policy](https://aria-live.app/consent.html) — Recording and data consent
- [Repeat Infringer Policy](https://aria-live.app/repeat-infringer.html) — Copyright repeat offender policy

## Contact

- General support: support@aria-live.app
- Safety and abuse reports: safety@aria-live.app
- DMCA and copyright: dmca@aria-live.app

## Social

- Instagram: https://instagram.com/arialiveapp
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/arialiveapp
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@arialiveapp

## Platform

- iOS app (coming soon to the App Store)
- Website: https://aria-live.app