1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Shard Creators ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Platform.
2. Eligibility
To use the Platform, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old or have parental consent
- Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
- Not be prohibited from using the service under applicable laws
3. Account Registration
When creating an account, you agree to:
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Maintain the security of your account credentials
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
- Be responsible for all activities under your account
4. Platform Services
Shard Creators provides a platform where:
- Brands can create and fund content campaigns
- Creators can submit content and earn based on performance
- Earnings are calculated using RPM (Revenue Per Mille) rates set by campaigns
5. Creator Responsibilities
As a Creator, you agree to:
- Only submit original content or content you have rights to use
- Follow campaign guidelines and requirements
- Not engage in view manipulation or fraudulent activities
- Accurately report your social media accounts
- Comply with platform policies and community guidelines
6. Payments and Earnings
Regarding payments:
- Earnings are calculated based on verified view counts
- Withdrawals are subject to our verification process
- We reserve the right to withhold payments for suspected fraud
- Payment processing may take up to 7 business days
- You are responsible for any applicable taxes on your earnings
7. Prohibited Activities
You may not:
- Use bots, scripts, or automation to inflate metrics
- Submit content that infringes on intellectual property rights
- Create multiple accounts to circumvent limits or bans
- Engage in harassment, spam, or abusive behavior
- Attempt to manipulate or exploit the Platform
8. Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that:
- Violate these Terms of Service
- Engage in fraudulent activities
- Provide false information
- Harm the Platform or other users
9. Limitation of Liability
Shard Creators is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms at any time. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
11. Contact
For questions about these terms, please contact us through our contact form.