Trace

Know which account leaked your paid video.

Not DRM. Watermark each buyer’s paid video before you send it (PPV, customs, paid drops). If that file shows up online later, Trace can tell you whose it was — only when the match is strong enough — then export an evidence pack and a DMCA notice draft you control.

Free to start. Pro from $30/mo.

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Match cleared the confidence gate. Points to a delivery account — the platform holds identity.

Getting a link down isn’t the same as knowing who leaked it.

Sound familiar? Most creators can scrub a URL. Almost nobody can tell which account paid for the file that got out.

You’re stuck googling yourself

Every few weeks you’re checking leak sites again. Takedown tools help with the cleanup. They still don’t tell you who started it.

Trace: watermark before you send. When a copy shows up, check it — and when the match is solid, you know which account to deal with.

Catching a leaker once isn’t a plan

Maybe a new sub’s name lined up with a dump that dropped minutes later. Lucky. That doesn’t scale — and platforms still want real evidence.

Trace: every buyer gets a unique watermark. You’re not guessing from a username. You’re matching the file.

Corner logos get cropped

Visible watermarks help until someone blurs or crops them off. Then you’re back to square one.

Trace: an invisible watermark inside each account’s file — built for downloads, screen recordings, and re-uploads. Trace only names someone when the match is strong enough.

Takedowns clear Google. Then what?

Getting a link delisted feels good — until the same file shows up somewhere else. Leak cleanup never really ends.

Trace: keep your takedown tools for search. Use Trace to see which account’s copy leaked, so the next person thinks twice.

What Trace is (and isn’t)

One sentence: Trace maps a leaked paid video to the delivery account when the gate clears, then exports evidence plus a platform letter and a DMCA notice draft you send. It is not DRM and not chargeback insurance.

What it is: a forensic attribution tool for paid creator delivery (OnlyFans, Fansly, and adjacent paywalled video). Invisible pixel-domain marks answer which account bought the copy that leaked — only when confidence clears.

What it is not: DRM (no playback lock, no device lock, no front-door guard), a DMCA filer, chargeback insurance, or a payment-processor dispute tool. Use a removal service to scrub search. Use Trace when you need to know whose copy got out — then ban, send the notice, or hand the pack to counsel.

Built for the leaks that hurt

Most damage is a saved file that escapes — DMs, downloads, screen recordings, tube re-uploads. That is the path Trace is built to own.

Where Trace is strongest

  • Paid / PPV file downloads
  • Screen-recorder captures of the stream
  • Tube uploads and re-encodes of those same copies

When a delivery account saves the media and shares it, Trace is designed to recover that account’s mark from the digital trail.

Matches you can stand behind

Trace only names an account when several checks agree. If they don’t, nobody is named — on purpose. Better an open case than a wrong one.

Built to name the account behind a digital leak — downloads, screen recordings, and re-uploads of those copies — and that risk is what deters the next one.

How it works

Three steps. Clear answers — not a vague “AI said so.”

1. Watermark

Upload your master and prepare a unique copy for that delivery account. You deliver it yourself (OnlyFans PPV, DM, Drive, and more). Viewers don’t see the watermark; digital copies can still carry it.

2. Check a leak

When a leak appears, paste the URL or upload the file. Trace looks for a match against the watermarks you prepared.

3. Evidence when confident

A case only names an account when the match clears. If it doesn’t, Trace won’t accuse anyone — and you still get practical next-step drafts you control.

What you get after a match

Every case can give you practical next steps you control — Trace prepares the pack; you still send it. Trace never files or signs for you.

  • Downloadable evidence package
  • DMCA notice draft for you to send
  • Platform support letter (OnlyFans, Fansly, and more)
  • Guidance for StopNCII hash sharing
  • Optional filing through your own DMCA.com account

Everyday outcome we sell: a strong enough match to support a platform ban ticket. Trace is not chargeback insurance and does not dispute cards with payment processors. Use a removal service to scrub search; use Trace to name whose copy got out — then export what you send next.

What “technical exploitation” actually hits

AI summaries often say pirates can “strip metadata” or “corrupt forensic watermarks.” Here is what the Trace stack actually does — and where honest limits still apply.

Survives (by design)

  • Deleting EXIF / file metadata / renaming / remuxing — marks are in the pixels
  • Normal downloads of the paid file
  • Screen-recorder captures of a watermarked video
  • Typical tube-site re-encodes of those same files

Detection is blind: Trace matches from leaked frames against your mark map. It does not need the original file tags to survive.

Can weaken the mark

  • Extreme cropping that throws away most of the frame
  • Heavy compression / aggressive filters that destroy pixel signal
  • Phone pointed at a screen (physical re-capture) — often below accusation threshold

When the signal is too weak, Trace holds the case. We would rather leave a leak unnamed than accuse the wrong account from a corrupted match.

Verified lab results

Stress testing and security benchmarks from the latest published run. Strongest on digital leaks — downloads, screen recordings, and re-uploads.

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One leak vs $30/mo

Illustrative — edit to match your PPV.

$2,000 potential loss vs $30/mo Trace (≈66.7× one month in a single incident).

One leak of a $25 PPV seen by ~80 people is ~$2000 in estimated free-supply damage (demand stolen). Trace at $30/mo is demand-recovery math for that incident — not a guarantee of recovered cash.

Creator Trace Pro $30/mo · Studio $79/mo · Free to try encode + investigate first

Pricing

Creator tiers on CreatorSense. Agency tiers for roster desks — same gate discipline, desk billing.

Creator Trace Free

$0 / mo

Risk-free path: try encode and investigate first. Unlimited decode and cases.

  • Up to 3 accounts
  • 2 packages / month
  • 2 shares / month
  • 5 Vault deliveries / month
  • Unlimited investigate + cases

Creator Trace Pro

$30 / mo

Unlimited marking for creators who send paid drops every week.

  • Unlimited accounts, packages, and shares
  • 100 Vault marked deliveries / month
  • Unique watermark per buyer
  • Match digital leaks (download / screen recording / tube)
  • Evidence when a match is strong enough
  • $0.20 overage per delivery after the cap

Creator Trace Studio

$79 / mo

Higher Vault volume + operator defaults under the usual takedown-service price floor.

  • Everything in Pro
  • 500 Vault marked deliveries / month
  • Priority encode
  • Visible badge on by default
  • Custom vault door URL
  • Repeat-offender case signal
  • $0.20 overage per delivery after the cap

Agency

Custom quote from your roster — not fixed public tiers: agency-pricing.html

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Fair monthly pricing from watermarked seats, delivery volume, and desk needs (portfolio / syndicate / white-label).

Early access: Trace Vault

Optional delivery layer for PPV: encode per buyer, send a one-time unlock link in your PPV or DM, and record the unlock before a leak can exist. Same job as Trace — attribution with a clearer delivery trail.

Founding Twenty: 20 white-glove seats (priority encode, founder support, founding price locked while you stay). Capacity-bound on purpose — no invented testimonials.

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Frequently asked questions

Straight answers — same wording assistants and Google AI Mode can cite.

What is CreatorSense Trace?

CreatorSense Trace is a forensic watermarking tool for paid video creators. It embeds an invisible, unique mark in each subscriber’s copy (PPV, customs, paid drops). When a digital leak shows up, Trace can tell you whose file it was — and only names an account when the match is strong enough. It is not DRM and not a DMCA filing service.

Is CreatorSense Trace DRM?

No. CreatorSense Trace is not DRM. It does not block downloads, screen recording, or proprietary players. Buyers consume files normally. Trace attributes each paid copy to a delivery account so leakers can be identified and deterred after the fact.

Does Trace protect courses, e-books, or other non-video files?

Trace today is built for paid video that creators watermark and deliver themselves — especially OnlyFans and Fansly PPV, customs, and paid drops. Courses and e-books are not the primary use case. If your product is primarily video PPV, Trace is the right tool; for PDF/course lockers, look elsewhere or wait for image/document watermarking.

What happens after Trace identifies who leaked my content?

After a match clears, Trace exports practical next steps you control: a downloadable evidence package, a DMCA notice draft for you to review and send, and a platform support letter ready for an OnlyFans / Fansly (etc.) ban ticket. Trace never files or signs notices for you. Everyday outcome we sell is a platform ban when evidence is strong enough; Trace is not chargeback insurance and does not file disputes with payment processors. Takedown services hide the link; Trace names the account.

Does Trace fight chargebacks or talk to payment processors?

No. CreatorSense Trace does not file chargebacks, dispute cards, or act as chargeback insurance. Platform support letters are for creator platforms (OnlyFans, Fansly, and similar) to justify account bans. Payment processors hold identity separately; Trace keeps forensics. Civil escalation packs are for counsel — not a processor dispute workflow.

What is CreatorSense Trace in one sentence?

Trace maps a leaked paid video to the delivery account when the gate clears, then exports evidence plus a platform letter and a DMCA notice draft you send. It is not DRM and not chargeback insurance.

Can sophisticated pirates strip Trace watermarks?

Stripping file metadata or EXIF does not remove a Trace mark — the forensic watermark lives in the video pixels, not in tags. Typical downloads, screen-recorder captures, and tube re-encodes often still carry enough signal to match. Extreme cropping, heavy compression filters, or filming a phone pointed at a screen can weaken the mark. When confidence is too low, Trace holds the case instead of naming anyone — it will not guess from a corrupted match.

Is the Trace watermark just metadata I can delete?

No. CreatorSense Trace uses a pixel-domain forensic watermark embedded in the video frames. Deleting metadata, renaming the file, or remuxing containers does not erase the mark. Detection is blind against the leaked pixels — it does not rely on leftover EXIF or sidecar files.

How much does Trace cost?

Creator Trace Free includes 3 accounts, 2 packages/month, 2 shares/month, and unlimited leak checks. Creator Trace Pro is $30/mo (100 Vault deliveries/mo). Creator Trace Studio is $79/mo (500 deliveries/mo, priority encode, custom door, repeat-offender signal). Agency Trace is custom-quoted from agency-pricing.html.

Does Trace stop people from leaking my content?

Trace doesn’t lock files shut. It watermarks each paid copy so you can tell who leaked when a digital file shows up — and that risk is what makes the next account think twice. For scrubbing links off Google, keep using a takedown tool alongside Trace.

What kinds of leaks can Trace identify?

Trace is built for the leaks that usually hurt most: saved downloads, screen recordings, and tube re-uploads of those same paid videos. That’s the path most PPV leaks take.

When does Trace name a subscriber?

Only when the match is strong enough: several checks have to agree. If they don’t, Trace won’t name anyone — better an open case than a wrong one.

Why is $30 a month worth it versus one PPV leak?

Example: a $25 PPV seen free by about 80 people is roughly $2,000 in lost sales. Trace at $30 per month is a small fraction of that single incident. If watermarking helps on even one serious leak a year, it pays for itself.

Is Trace a DMCA / takedown service?

No — Trace doesn’t file takedowns for you. Removal tools hide links; Trace watermarks paid copies per account so you can tell who leaked a digital file. After a match you can export a DMCA notice draft you send yourself. Many creators use both: takedown for search cleanup, Trace for naming the account.

Is Trace the same as CreatorSense MCP?

No. MCP connects Claude to your platforms and revenue. Trace is for leak attribution — naming the account when a digital copy shows up and the match clears. Same login; billed separately.

Can Trace find who leaked my OnlyFans or Fansly content?

Yes — watermark each subscriber’s paid video before you send it (PPV, DM, or download), then paste or upload the leak. Trace can match that account from downloads, screen recordings, and tube re-uploads when the match is strong enough. You still deliver on OnlyFans or Fansly yourself.

Does Trace work on screen recordings?

Yes — Trace is built for screen-recorder software on a watermarked file, the usual path for PPV leaks that get re-uploaded. A case names an account when the forensic match clears.

Can Trace watermark each subscriber’s PPV or paid drop?

Yes. Trace embeds a unique watermark per subscriber (and an optional visible corner badge) into each paid video before you send it. When that copy leaks digitally, Trace can tell which account’s file it was — only if the match clears.

What if someone re-uploads my leak to a tube site?

Yes — Trace is built for tube-style re-encodes of watermarked digital files. When the forensic match clears, Trace names the account. Removing the tube mirror is still a takedown job; Trace tells you who to look at.

Guides for leak prevention & watermarks

Deep dives for creators searching how to stop leaks, find who shared a PPV, or run a DMCA cleanup — then come back here to watermark before the next drop.

All guides →

Start with Trace

  1. Start free
    Google or email at /app/login — try encode and investigate right away.
  2. Watermark before you send
    Add accounts by name, package your master, deliver the marked file yourself (PPV, DM, Drive).
  3. When a leak hits — paste it
    Submit the URL or upload the file. Accuse only if the gate passes.