1. Introduction
Welcome to VeryMine. These Terms & Conditions govern your use of the VeryMine platform and services, including our website at verymine.me, and any related applications, services, or content (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy.
Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before using the Services. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use our Services.
2. Service Description
VeryMine is a platform that allows creators (referred to as "Creators") to publish and monetize content for their supporters (referred to as "Fans"). Creators may offer different subscription tiers and content types to their Fans, and Fans may choose to support Creators through subscriptions, tips, or purchases.
3. Account Registration
To use certain features of the Services, you must register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.
You are responsible for safeguarding the password that you use to access the Services and for any activities or actions under your password. We encourage you to use "strong" passwords (passwords that use a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and symbols) with your account. You agree not to disclose your password to any third party.
You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use the Services. By creating an account, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old.
4. User Content
4.1 Creator Content
As a Creator, you are solely responsible for all content you publish on the Services, including but not limited to text, images, videos, and other media (collectively, "Creator Content"). You retain all rights to your Creator Content, but you grant VeryMine a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your Creator Content for the purpose of providing and promoting the Services.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary permissions to use and authorize VeryMine to use all intellectual property rights in and to any Creator Content, and that the Creator Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
4.2 Fan Content
As a Fan, you may be able to post comments, feedback, and other content on the Services ("Fan Content"). You retain all rights to your Fan Content, but you grant VeryMine a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display your Fan Content for the purpose of providing and promoting the Services.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary permissions to use and authorize VeryMine to use all intellectual property rights in and to any Fan Content, and that the Fan Content complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
4.3 Content Policy
All content on the Services must comply with our Content Policy. You agree not to publish, post, or share content that:
- Is illegal or promotes illegal activities;
- Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others;
- Is harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, or harmful to minors;
- Contains sexually explicit material involving individuals under the age of 18 or that appears to involve individuals under the age of 18;
- Contains or promotes non-consensual sexual acts, sexual violence, or sexual content involving non-consenting individuals;
- Contains or promotes bestiality, incest, or necrophilia;
- Contains or promotes extreme violence or cruelty;
- Contains or promotes hate speech, discrimination, or violent threats against any group or individual based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity;
- Contains false or misleading information;
- Contains personal or confidential information about others without their consent;
- Contains viruses, malicious code, or any other materials that are designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of the Services;
- Constitutes unauthorized advertising, spam, or bulk communications.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates these Terms & Conditions or our Content Policy, and to suspend or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly violate these policies.
5. Payments and Subscriptions
5.1 Payments to Creators
As a Fan, you may choose to pay for subscriptions, tips, or purchases to access Creator Content. All payments are processed through third-party payment processors. By making a payment, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions of these payment processors.
Payments to Creators are final and non-refundable, except as required by law or at our discretion. If you believe that a Creator has violated these Terms & Conditions or our Content Policy, you may report the violation to us, and we may investigate and take appropriate action, which may include a refund at our discretion.
5.2 Creator Earnings
As a Creator, you will receive a percentage of the payments made by Fans for your Creator Content, as specified in our Creator Terms. We reserve the right to change the percentage at any time, but we will provide notice of any changes.
Creator earnings are subject to applicable taxes and fees, which may be deducted from your earnings. You are responsible for reporting and paying any taxes on your earnings.
5.3 Subscription Auto-Renewal
Subscriptions to Creator Content automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you cancel your subscription before the renewal date. By subscribing, you authorize us to charge your payment method for the subscription fee at the beginning of each renewal period.
You may cancel your subscription at any time, but you will continue to have access to the Creator Content until the end of your current subscription period.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 VeryMine Intellectual Property
The Services and all materials therein or transferred thereby, including, without limitation, software, images, text, graphics, logos, patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, photographs, audio, videos, music, and all Intellectual Property Rights related thereto, are the exclusive property of VeryMine and its licensors.
Except as explicitly provided herein, nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall be deemed to create a license in or under any such Intellectual Property Rights, and you agree not to sell, license, rent, modify, distribute, copy, reproduce, transmit, publicly display, publicly perform, publish, adapt, edit or create derivative works from any materials or content accessible on the Services.
6.2 DMCA Policy
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users of the Services to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us. If you believe that your content has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please see our DMCA Policy for instructions on how to report it.
7. Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using the Services, you agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Limitation of Liability
In no event shall VeryMine, nor its directors, employees, partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from (i) your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Services; (ii) any conduct or content of any third party on the Services; (iii) any content obtained from the Services; and (iv) unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content, whether based on warranty, contract, tort (including negligence), or any other legal theory, whether or not we have been informed of the possibility of such damage.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless VeryMine and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of (i) your use and access of the Services, (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms & Conditions, (iii) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that your Creator Content or Fan Content caused damage to a third party.
10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of France, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Paris, France, for the resolution of any dispute arising from these Terms & Conditions or your use of the Services.
11. Changes to Terms & Conditions
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms & Conditions at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Services after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Services.
12. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to the Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms & Conditions.
If you wish to terminate your account, you may simply discontinue using the Services or contact us to request account deletion.
All provisions of these Terms & Conditions which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us at legal@verymine.me.