Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Vault ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Vault is a platform that helps content creators monetize their videos by:

• Analyzing videos to detect products
• Creating shoppable product vaults
• Providing affiliate tracking and revenue opportunities
• Enabling viewers to discover and purchase products from videos

3. User Accounts

3.1 Account Creation

You must create an account using Google OAuth to access certain features. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access

3.2 Account Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under 18, you must have parental consent.

3.3 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms or for any reason at our discretion.

4. User Content and Conduct

4.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of content you create (product listings, vaults, etc.). By using the Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute your content as necessary to provide the Service.

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any laws or regulations
• Infringe on intellectual property rights
• Upload malicious code or viruses
• Engage in fraudulent affiliate activities
• Manipulate click counts or engagement metrics
• Scrape or harvest data from the Service
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Interfere with the Service's operation

5. Affiliate Program

5.1 Affiliate Links

When you add affiliate links to products, you represent that:

• You have the right to use those affiliate links
• You comply with the affiliate program's terms (Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network, etc.)
• You will disclose affiliate relationships as required by law (FTC guidelines)

5.2 Revenue and Commissions

We do not guarantee any specific revenue or commission amounts. Affiliate earnings depend on:

• Marketplace commission rates
• Product availability and pricing
• User clicks and purchases
• Compliance with affiliate program terms

5.3 FTC Compliance

You are responsible for complying with FTC disclosure requirements. We provide disclosure notices, but you must ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Our Rights

The Service, including its design, features, and content (excluding user content), is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Third-Party Content

Product images, descriptions, and data from marketplaces are owned by their respective owners. We use this data under fair use and API terms of service.

7. Third-Party API Services

7.1 YouTube API Services

By using our Service, you agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service and YouTube API Services Terms of Service.

7.2 TikTok API Services

By connecting your TikTok account to our Service, you agree to be bound by the TikTok Terms of Service and you acknowledge that your use of the TikTok integration is subject to the TikTok Developer Terms of Service.

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Service Availability

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available." We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted or error-free operation
• Accuracy of product detection or pricing
• Availability of affiliate programs
• Specific revenue or commission amounts

8.2 Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services (Google, YouTube, Amazon, eBay, Etsy). We are not responsible for:

• Changes to third-party APIs or terms
• Availability of third-party services
• Third-party data accuracy

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of revenue, profits, or data
• Service interruptions or errors
• Third-party actions or content

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us in the past 12 months, or $100, whichever is greater.

10. Indemnification

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

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of third-party rights
• Your content or affiliate activities

11. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Termination

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

• Your right to use the Service immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and data
• Provisions that should survive (liability, indemnification) remain in effect

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court.

15. Miscellaneous

• Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us.
• Severability: If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any right does not waive that right.
• Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.

16. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

• Email: legal@vilovault.com
• Website: vilovault.com