# Aria

> Aria is the AI-powered live audio platform where creators host, audiences interact, and everyone earns. Designed for iOS, Aria combines crystal-clear live audio with AI features like real-time captions, session summaries, and intelligent content moderation. Free to use. Creator monetization is coming soon.

## Key Features

- Crystal-clear live audio
- Live captions via on-device speech recognition
- AI-generated session summaries
- AI content moderation for safe, respectful conversations
- Recording protection — conversations stay in the room
- Smart discovery to find sessions and creators by interest
- Interest Signals — non-monetary engagement between listeners and creators
- Creator monetization coming soon

## Four Space Types

Aria offers four distinct audio 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

## Revenue Model

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

- No tips, no gifts, no virtual currency.
- Interest Signals are non-monetary engagement between listeners and creators.
- Creators can enable Creator Mode and build their audience now.
- Monetization will be available to approved creators.

## AI Features

### Live Captions
On-device speech recognition provides real-time captions during live sessions, making audio content accessible to all listeners.

### Session Summaries
AI-generated summaries are created after each session ends, capturing key moments and topics discussed. For non-English sessions, bilingual summaries are generated in both English and the session's primary language.

### Content Moderation
AI-powered content moderation runs in real-time during live sessions to keep conversations safe and respectful. Moderation operates alongside human reporting tools.

### Smart Discovery
AI-driven topic tagging and recommendations help listeners discover sessions and creators that match their interests.

## What Sets Aria Apart

- **AI summaries** — Missed a session? Read the AI-generated summary. No other live audio platform does this.
- **Recording protection** — Technical enforcement that keeps conversations safe. Not just a policy — actual protection.
- **Live captions** — On-device speech recognition for accessibility. Follow along without audio.
- **AI moderation** — Real-time content moderation keeps conversations respectful.
- **Audio-first** — No video, no text walls. The UI serves the audio experience.
- **Creator-first economics** — Monetization details coming soon. Built with creators in mind.

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

## Platform

- iOS app (coming soon to the App Store)
- Website: [aria-live.app](https://aria-live.app)
- Status: Free to use. Creator monetization coming soon.