diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 84f08747..4136ebf4 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "plotlink",
-  "version": "0.1.44",
+  "version": "0.1.45",
   "private": true,
   "workspaces": [
     "packages/*"
diff --git a/src/app/create/page.tsx b/src/app/create/page.tsx
index af67ec03..38b5cd57 100644
--- a/src/app/create/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/create/page.tsx
@@ -448,7 +448,7 @@ function CreatePage() {
             <p className="text-muted text-xs">
               All storylines have a 7-day deadline &mdash; the story sunsets if no new plot is added within 7 days.
               {creationFee > BigInt(0) && (
-                <> Creation fee: {formatEther(creationFee)} ETH.</>
+                <> Creation fee: {formatEther(creationFee)} ETH (paid to Mint Club for bonding curve creation, not PlotLink).</>
               )}
             </p>