1. Agreement to Terms

By applying to become a creator on the Elevate for Humanity marketplace ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by this Creator Agreement. This agreement governs your relationship with Elevate for Humanity ("Platform Owner," "we," "us") as a seller of digital products.

2. Creator Eligibility

To become a creator, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have legal capacity to enter into contracts
Own all rights to content you upload
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Provide accurate payout information

3. Content Ownership

You represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to all content you upload
Your content does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights
You have obtained all necessary permissions, licenses, and releases
Your content does not violate any laws or regulations

4. Revenue Split

The default revenue split is 70% to Creator and 30% to Platform. This split:

Applies to all sales of your products
Is calculated on the gross sale amount
May be adjusted by Platform Owner on a case-by-case basis
Covers platform hosting, payment processing, and support

5. Payout Terms

Payouts are processed as follows:

Schedule: Monthly, on or around the 15th of each month
Minimum: $50 USD minimum balance required for payout
Methods: ACH, PayPal, Zelle, or Stripe Connect (when available)
Timing: Payouts may take 3-7 business days to process
Fees: You are responsible for any fees charged by your payout method

6. Product Guidelines

All products must:

Be digital products only (no physical goods)
Be accurately described and priced
Be delivered immediately upon purchase
Not contain malware, viruses, or harmful code
Not violate any laws or third-party rights
Not contain adult, illegal, or restricted content

7. Approval Process

All creator applications and products are subject to approval by Platform Owner. We reserve the right to:

Approve or reject any creator application
Approve or reject any product submission
Request modifications before approval
Remove approved products at any time
Suspend or terminate creator accounts

8. Refund Handling

When a refund is issued:

The full sale amount is refunded to the buyer
Your creator earnings for that sale are deducted
If already paid out, the amount may be deducted from future earnings
Platform Owner handles all refund requests and decisions

9. License Grant

You grant Platform Owner a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:

Display and market your products on the Platform
Process payments and deliver products to buyers
Use your creator name and bio for promotional purposes
Create thumbnails and previews of your content

10. Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Upload content you don't own or have rights to
Manipulate pricing or sales data
Create multiple accounts to circumvent rules
Engage in fraudulent or deceptive practices
Spam or harass buyers or other creators
Attempt to bypass the Platform's payment system

11. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement at any time. Upon termination:

Your products will be removed from the marketplace
Pending earnings will be paid out (if above minimum)
You must cease using Platform branding and materials
Buyers retain access to previously purchased products

12. Limitation of Liability

Platform Owner is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the marketplace. Our total liability is limited to the amount of creator earnings owed to you.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Platform Owner from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your breach of this agreement
Your violation of any laws or third-party rights
Content you upload or sell
Your interactions with buyers

14. Changes to Agreement

We may modify this agreement at any time. Continued use of the marketplace after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms. Material changes will be communicated via email.

15. Tax Responsibilities

You are responsible for all taxes related to your creator earnings. Platform Owner may issue tax forms (e.g., 1099) as required by law. You must provide accurate tax information when requested.

16. Contact

For questions about this Creator Agreement, contact us at our contact form

By applying to become a creator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Creator Agreement.