Watching a live is always free. You only pay if you choose to join the call and participate.
When you are almost live, your card is authorized for the 5-minute maximum. Your final charge is based on actual time used, with a one-minute minimum, and unused authorization is released.
You book a session with a creator for a set duration. The total cost is the creator's per-minute rate multiplied by the number of minutes booked. Payment is collected at time of booking.
There are no subscriptions, no auto-renewals, and no recurring charges. You add credits to your account when you need them and spend them as you go.