Creator Code of Conduct

Prohibited Content

• No pornography or sexually explicit content
• No hate speech, harassment, or threats
• No illegal products or services
• No violent or extremist content
• No misleading or fraudulent activity
• No copyright or intellectual property violations
• No spam, bots, scraping, or system abuse

Enforcement

We may remove content, pause accounts, or terminate access at any time if content violates these standards or harms the platform.

Acceptable Use & Content Ethics

We Do Not Permit

• Pornography or Adult Content — No sexually explicit material or graphic nudity of any kind.
• Hate Speech & Harassment — No content promoting violence, inciting hatred, or discriminating based on race, religion, disability, age, nationality, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity.
• Political Content — We are a creative, entertainment-focused platform. We do not host political advertisements, campaign materials, or polarizing political commentary.

Subscriptions & Billing

• Recurring Billing Paid plans renew automatically unless canceled before the next billing cycle.
• Payment Processing Payments are processed through third-party providers such as Stripe. We do not store your full payment information.
• No Refunds Subscription fees are non-refundable unless required by law.
• Cancellation You may cancel at any time. Your subscription remains active until the end of the current billing period.
• Failed Payments If payment fails, we may suspend, restrict, or downgrade your account until billing is resolved.
• Pricing Changes We may change pricing with prior notice to active users before changes take effect.

Account Suspension & Termination

• Suspension or Removal We may suspend, limit, or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, the Privacy Policy, or the Creator Code of Conduct.
• Content Removal We may remove content that is harmful, unsafe, misleading, unlawful, or inconsistent with platform standards.
• No Prior Notice Required In severe cases, we may act without notice to protect the platform, users, or third parties.
• No Refunds Upon Termination Accounts terminated for violations are not eligible for refunds.

Creator Responsibility

• Ownership You retain ownership of your content.
• License to CreatorStage You grant CreatorStage a non-exclusive right to host, display, format, preview, and promote your content within the platform and related marketing for the service.
• Audience Ownership Creators retain ownership of the audience they build, including customer and fan relationships established through product sales and direct opt-in subscriptions.
• Email & Contact Data CreatorStage does not automatically share follower email addresses with creators. Email addresses are only shared when a user explicitly opts in to join a creator’s mailing list or completes a purchase through the creator’s store.
• Third-Party Stores If you sell through Shopify, Amazon, Printify, Etsy, or other storefronts, you are solely responsible for fulfillment, pricing, taxes, shipping, returns, and customer service.
• Accuracy & Legality You are responsible for ensuring your content, product listings, and promotional claims are accurate, lawful, and do not infringe third-party rights.

Submissions & Non-Liability

We do not accept unsolicited ideas, scripts, or business plans. By posting or submitting content to CreatorStage, you acknowledge the following:

• No Claims to Ideas In the creative industry, similar ideas frequently occur independently. Your submission does not create a confidential relationship or any obligation for us to compensate you for concepts developed independently by our team or other creators.
• Similarity is Possible We and our partners are constantly developing new projects. You waive any claim that our future projects are "similar" to your submitted content.
• Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold CreatorStage harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your content or allegations that your content infringes on a third party's rights.

Limitation of Liability

We provide our services "as-is." To the maximum extent permitted by law, CreatorStage shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the platform
• Any content posted by creators or subscribers
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data
• Any third-party payment processor transactions

DMCA / Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe your copyrighted work has been reproduced on CreatorStage in a way that constitutes infringement, please submit a written notice to our designated agent that includes:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate

Platform Rights

• Ownership of Platform CreatorStage owns all platform technology, design, branding, interfaces, and related materials.
• No Scraping or Reverse Engineering You may not copy, scrape, crawl, reverse engineer, or otherwise misuse the platform or its underlying systems.
• Feature Changes We may modify, suspend, or discontinue features, plans, limits, or services at any time.

Governing Law

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from or relating to these terms or your use of CreatorStage shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California. By using our platform, you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

No Agency

Your use of CreatorStage does not create a joint venture, partnership, employment, or agency relationship between you and CreatorStage. You may not enter into any contract or obligation on behalf of CreatorStage, nor may you represent yourself as an agent, employee, or representative of CreatorStage in any capacity.

Creators on the platform are independent parties. CreatorStage acts solely as a platform host and is not responsible for the actions, content, or transactions of individual creators or subscribers.

Implementation Notes

Signup Forms

All signup forms include a checkbox requiring acknowledgment of these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Creator Code of Conduct before account creation or paid subscription.

Footer Links

Links to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service appear in the footer of every page on CreatorStage as required by law and best practice.

Updates

We may update these terms from time to time. When we do, we will notify registered users via email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

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