Welcome to ClipStake! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ClipStake platform Welcome to ClipStake! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the ClipStake platform ("Platform"), a clip-to-earn marketplace connecting Campaigners representing brands/agencies ("Campaigners") with short-form video creators ("Creators") to repurpose and distribute content. By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
ClipStake enables Campaigners to create campaigns by uploading existing content, setting guidelines, and defining pay-per-view reward structures. Creators browse these campaigns, select content, create engaging short-form video clips (e.g., for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels), and distribute them on their social media channels. Creators earn rewards based on verified, authentic human views generated by their distributed clips, tracked automatically by the Platform. Payouts are processed via Stripe Connect.
Campaigners define the scope, requirements, content assets, and pay-per-view compensation for each campaign. Creators select campaigns, create clips based on the provided assets and guidelines, and distribute these clips on their social media channels. Rewards are earned based on verified, authentic human views tracked by ClipStake's automated system, according to the pay-per-view rate set by the Campaigner. Creators represent and warrant that their distributed content and activities do not infringe on any third-party rights or violate platform terms. ClipStake does not guarantee any specific level of views or earnings. rights or violate platform terms. ClipStake does not guarantee any specific level of views or earnings.
Rewards earned by Creators based on verified views are calculated according to the campaign's pay-per-view structure. Payments will be initiated to the Creator via Stripe Connect (Express/Custom). Payouts are processed periodically (e.g., in batches), aiming for timely transfers subject to Stripe's processing times. Creators are responsible for setting up and maintaining their Stripe Connect account and ensuring their payout information is accurate. ClipStake is not responsible for delays or issues caused by Stripe or the Creator's bank. All reward amounts per view are determined by the Campaigner for each campaign. ClipStake (the platform) may charge service fees to Campaigners and/or Creators, which will be disclosed prior to campaign participation or creation.
Campaigners retain ownership of their original uploaded content. Creators retain ownership of the unique elements they add in their derivative clips (e.g., edits, commentary, creative choices), subject to the underlying rights of the Campaigner's original content. By participating in a campaign and distributing a clip, Creators grant the Campaigner and the Brand represented by the Campaigner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the specific clip created and distributed by the Creator for promotional, marketing, advertising, and other business purposes as related to the campaign and the Brand, both during and after the campaign period. Campaigners grant Creators a limited, non-exclusive license to use the provided campaign assets solely for the purpose of creating and distributing clips for that specific campaign via the Platform.
The Platform maintains an audit trail of significant activities, including campaign creation, funding, clip distribution links (where provided/feasible), tracked views and engagement metrics, fund transfers, and payout requests for operational integrity, transparency, and payment calculation purposes.
Users agree not to engage in fraudulent activities (including generating fake views or engagement), submit infringing or inappropriate content, misrepresent themselves or campaign details, manipulate metrics, interfere with the Platform's operation, attempt to circumvent fees, or violate any applicable laws or third-party terms (including those of social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and payment processors like Stripe).
The Platform is provided "as is" and "as available." ClipStake disclaims all warranties, express or implied. ClipStake does not guarantee the success of any campaign, the accuracy of view counts provided by third-party platforms, or any specific level of earnings for Creators. ClipStake is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Platform. Our total liability is limited to the amount of fees paid by you to ClipStake in the 12 months preceding the claim, or $100, whichever is greater, to the maximum extent permitted by law. ClipStake is not responsible for disputes between Campaigners and Creators, or for the conduct of any user on or off the Platform.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes (e.g., via email or platform notification). Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - e.g., the State of Delaware], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at [Your Contact Email/Support Link].
