Free & premium
Room for everyone.
Value worth paying for.
Goodwill and a sustainable creative business belong together. Our approach is simple: share a useful public experience, and charge clearly for additional work.
Open now · No subscription
Explore freely.
The free experience is useful on its own. No payment is needed to belong or begin.
Paid work · Clear terms
Pay for something specific.
Organizations can commission software assessments, release reviews and scoped projects through NorthStar Digital. Content licensing and supported deployments begin with a written proposal.
Consumer collections are optional. A product page must state what you receive, its price and its delivery terms before taking payment. A concept preview is not an item in stock.
How we want this to work.
Our business priority is paid work for organizations with a real need and an appropriate budget. The aim is to help sustain public culture and knowledge without relying on people who cannot afford another subscription.
Do I need to join or sign in?
No. Public listening, game experiments, films and the Mystery School entry experience are open to guests. Account availability is separate from free access.
Is paid membership available?
We are not promoting a new paid membership here. If enrollment becomes available, its actual benefits, price, cancellation and delivery terms will be stated before you pay. You can use the public experience now.
Does free access include commercial reuse?
No. Free viewing or listening does not grant a commercial license. Check each work's stated terms, or contact us about a specific use.
Can an organization license or support a collection?
Yes, you can ask about a named collection and use. Availability, rights, format, accessibility, support and price are reviewed in a written proposal before any agreement.
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