Live Cam Glossary: 20 Plain-English Definitions for First-Timers
- Most terms fall into three groups: money, interaction and room rules.
- Platforms may use different names for the same feature, so check each site’s help page.
- Knowing the vocabulary makes it easier to compare prices and spot misleading offers.
Payments
- Token (or credit): prepaid currency you buy and spend on tips, features and sessions.
- Token pack: a bundle of tokens sold at a set price, often with a bonus for larger sizes.
- Billing descriptor: the merchant name your card statement shows for a charge.
- Auto-recharge: a setting that buys more tokens automatically when your balance runs low.
- Chargeback: a dispute filed with your card issuer to reverse a charge.
Rooms and sessions
- Public room: an open stream anyone can watch.
- Private session: a one-to-one session billed by the minute.
- Preview: a free sample of a room before you enter or pay.
- Moderator: a person who enforces room rules in chat.
- Schedule: the days and times a performer says they will broadcast.
Interaction
- Tip: a voluntary token payment to a performer.
- Tip menu: a list of items and token prices the performer offers.
- Goal: a shared token target viewers fill together.
- Poll: a quick vote that lets the room choose what happens next.
- Highlighted message: a paid chat message that stands out.
Safety and privacy
- Verification: checks that confirm a user’s or performer’s age and identity.
- Two-factor authentication (2FA): a second login step that protects your account.
- Phishing: a fake message or page designed to steal login or payment details.
- Block: a tool that stops a user from contacting you.
- Report: a tool for flagging rule-breaking to the platform.
Where to go next
Terms matter most when money is involved, so read tokens explained. For tools and features in action, see interactive live cam features.
Terms to watch in the fine print
Words such as non-refundable, auto-renew and final sale matter more than any slang. If they appear in a platform’s terms, note them before you buy. A term you do not understand is a reason to ask support or skip the purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Do all sites use the same terms?
No. Names vary, so read each platform’s help pages.
What should I learn first?
Tokens and billing descriptors, because they affect your money directly.
What does auto-renew mean?
A plan that charges you again on a schedule unless you cancel.
What is a chargeback?
A dispute filed with your card issuer to reverse a charge when a seller cannot fix a problem.
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