This English-language Terms of Service is the governing version of the agreement between you and Twiikle, Inc. Translations into other languages (including Korean) are provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the English version and any translated version, this English version shall prevail.
★ = Sections containing Twiikle's key differentiators
Twiikle (the "Service") is operated by Twiikle, Inc. (the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware C-Corporation. Twiikle is a shoppable short-form video platform where creators tag products in their videos and viewers can discover, save, and purchase those products.
These Terms of Service (the "Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "your") and the Company. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Service.
Anonymous Viewing Policy: The Company permits content viewing without account registration. Anonymous (unregistered) users may view content, browse Twiikles, and click affiliate links. However, the following features require account registration: liking, commenting, following, uploading, paid series episode purchases, Wiikle top-ups, and payouts. By launching or accessing the App, anonymous users are deemed to have agreed to these Terms and the Privacy Policy. Affiliate attribution lock for anonymous viewers is tracked via device ID + cookies and is automatically transferred to the registered account upon signup (see §5 Twiikle and Affiliate System).
URL Copying vs. Sharing Revenue for Anonymous Users: Anonymous users may copy and paste content URLs to external channels (e.g., messengers, social media). However, in-app sharing features (share sheet, send-to-friend, affiliate-tracked sharing) require login (sharer ID is required). Furthermore, affiliate sharing revenue (S2E commission) does not accrue or settle while the user is not logged in; revenue accumulation begins only from transactions occurring after signup and login. Transactions arising from URLs that anonymous users have manually pasted to external channels may be subject to the Company's affiliate revenue tracking, but such revenue is not attributed to any member account and is automatically processed as Viewer-Only revenue accruing to the Company (see §5.4.3 Distribution Policy Article 5).
These Terms incorporate the following policies by reference:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| "Content" | Any video, image, text, comment, audio, or other material uploaded, posted, or shared on the Service by users. |
| "Creator" | A user who uploads Content to the Service. |
| "Viewer" | A user who watches Content on the Service. |
| "Twiikle" (feature) | The interactive product-tagging feature that allows Creators to tag products in their videos, enabling Viewers to click, save (MY PICK), and purchase. The Company generates all Affiliate Links through its affiliate network partnerships. |
| "Affiliate Link" | A trackable product link generated by the Company through its affiliate network partnerships (CJ Affiliate, Awin, Impact.com, etc.). When a Viewer clicks an Affiliate Link and makes a purchase, a Commission is generated. |
| "Product Catalog" | The Company's integrated database of products available for tagging, sourced from multiple affiliate network partners. Creators select products from this catalog when tagging their videos. |
| "Commission" | Revenue generated from a purchase conversion through an Affiliate Link. The Commission is received by the Company from the affiliate network and distributed to Creators after deducting the Platform Fee. |
| "Platform Fee" | The progressive fee retained by the Company from Commissions as compensation for commerce infrastructure services (product catalog, link generation, tracking, settlement, analytics, AI product matching). The Platform Fee rate is determined by the Creator's monthly cumulative Commission amount. This is not a content licensing fee. |
| "Reshare" | The act of reposting another Creator's Content within the Service, allowing the Reposter to earn a share of Commissions generated through their audience. |
| "Reposter" | A user who Reshares another Creator's Content. The Reposter earns a portion of Commissions from sales generated through their Reshare, as defined in Section 5.4. |
| "Quick Collab" | The Company's brand-to-Creator content marketplace feature, where brands commission Creators to produce Content for a fixed fee plus optional affiliate commissions. |
| "UGC License" | A non-exclusive license granted by a Creator through the Company for a brand to use the Creator's Content in the brand's own marketing channels. |
| "MY PICK" | The feature allowing Viewers to save products of interest for later purchase. |
| "KYC" | Know Your Customer. Identity verification required to activate commerce features. |
| Type | Capabilities | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Viewer | Watch videos, save to MY PICK, like, comment, share, follow | Default upon sign-up |
| Creator | Upload videos, tag products (Twiikles), register affiliate links, access Creator Studio | Creator mode activation (in-app) |
| Commerce Creator | All Creator features + receive commissions, request payouts | KYC verification (via Stripe Connect) |
To receive commissions, KYC verification is required. The KYC process is handled through Stripe Connect; the Company does not separately store financial information. KYC requires:
Each account is assigned a unique handle (prefixed with "@") chosen by the user during onboarding.
YouTube secures an unconditional "right to monetize" all content. TikTok requires a perpetual, irrevocable content license. Twiikle requests only the minimum license necessary for service operation, and the license terminates when you remove your content.
You retain ownership of all Content you upload. Nothing in these Terms transfers ownership of your Content to the Company. You represent and warrant that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to the Content you upload.
By uploading Content to the Service, you grant the Company a:
When you delete your Content from the Service, this license terminates. However, copies may persist for up to 90 days for technical, legal, and safety reasons (caches, CDN, backups, dispute resolution, affiliate commission reconciliation), and reasonable use during this wind-down period is permitted.
The Company will not create derivative works from your Content. Technical processing required for service operation (thumbnail generation, resolution conversion, etc.) is not considered creation of derivative works.
The Company respects your moral rights to the extent permitted by applicable law. We do not require you to waive your moral rights.
| YouTube | TikTok | Twiikle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| License Duration | Ends on removal (comments: perpetual) | Perpetual, irrevocable | Ends on removal (90-day grace) |
| Monetization Rights | Unconditional (no opt-out) | Separate Shop Terms | Only when Creator opts in |
| Moral Rights | Not addressed | Forced waiver | Respected (no waiver required) |
| Derivative Works | Permitted | Unrestricted | Prohibited |
If the Company wishes to use your Content in its own marketing materials (advertisements, promotions, social media), we will request your separate consent. Display within the Service (e.g., trending feeds, recommendations) is part of service operation and does not require separate consent.
The content license in this Section is limited to service operation purposes. Monetization through affiliate commerce (Section 5) is separate from this content license and occurs only when a Creator voluntarily tags products from the Product Catalog. The Company does not apply a blanket "right to monetize" clause like YouTube. The Platform Fee is compensation for commerce infrastructure services, not a content usage fee.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Company and Creator acknowledge the following legal distinction:
| Category | Copyright Revenue | Affiliate Commission |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Use of the work itself (viewing, reproduction, distribution) | Completion of a product sale (purchase conversion) |
| Payer | Content licensee (broadcaster, streaming service) | Product seller (brand / merchant via affiliate network) |
| Legal basis | Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.) | Contract law / Commercial law |
| If viewed but not purchased? | Revenue generated (ad revenue, royalties) | $0 (no sale = no commission) |
Affiliate commissions are marketing referral fees paid by merchants for driving sales, not compensation for the use of copyrighted content. The Platform Fee retained by the Company is consideration for commerce infrastructure services (product catalog curation, link generation, tracking, settlement, analytics, AI product matching, and the Reshare network), and does not constitute a copyright royalty, licensing fee, or content usage fee of any kind.
The Company's Platform Fee applies only to Commissions generated through the Product Catalog infrastructure that the Creator has voluntarily opted into by tagging products. The Company does not claim, license, or derive revenue from the Creator's copyright in their Content — only from the commerce infrastructure services it provides.
Creators may opt in to license their Content to brands through the Company's UGC Licensing program (Section 5.7). This is a separate, voluntary, opt-in agreement for each Content item and brand request:
Twiikle operates a platform-managed affiliate commerce model. The Company registers as a publisher with major affiliate networks (CJ Affiliate, Awin, Impact.com, Rakuten, and others) and generates all Affiliate Links through these partnerships. Creators do not need to maintain their own affiliate accounts.
Unlike platforms that require Creators to manage their own affiliate accounts, Twiikle handles all affiliate infrastructure. Creators simply select products — the Company handles everything else (link generation, tracking, commission collection, and payout).
Creators using the affiliate commerce features are independent contractors, not employees of the Company. The Creator:
The Company applies a progressive (marginal) Platform Fee to Commissions, similar to a graduated tax bracket system. Higher-earning Creators pay a higher rate only on the portion of their earnings that exceeds each threshold.
| Monthly Commission Tier | Platform Fee Rate | Creator Receives |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 5% | 95% |
| $500.01 – $1,500 | 12% | 88% |
| $1,500.01+ | 18% | 82% |
The Platform Fee is calculated on a marginal basis. For example, a Creator earning $2,000 in monthly Commissions pays:
The progressive structure ensures there is no earnings cliff — Creators always take home more as they earn more.
The progressive fee tiers reset on the 1st of each calendar month (UTC). Each month, the Creator's cumulative Commission starts at $0.
Twiikle's effective Platform Fee (5–16.75%) is significantly lower than industry peers: LTK (25–30%), Skimlinks (25%), YouTube Shopping (~30%). Unlike competitors, Twiikle's fee structure is fully public.
When a Viewer purchases a product through a Reshared video, the Commission is distributed among three parties:
| Recipient | Share (after Platform Fee) | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Original Creator | 60% | Content creation contribution |
| Reposter | 40% | Distribution and audience reach contribution |
Creators may control whether their Content participates in Reshare revenue sharing:
The toggle can be set per-video and changed at any time. Changes apply only to future Commissions.
Reshare revenue constitutes a performance-based referral fee, not a security or investment contract. Reposters actively participate by selecting and sharing Content to their audience. Both the Original Creator and the Reposter are independent contractors and are individually responsible for tax reporting on their respective earnings.
The Company applies the following five-article attribution policy to all affiliate revenue distribution. These articles apply identically to both Series Content and standard products (Twiikle product tags).
| Article | Policy |
|---|---|
| Article 1 (First-Purchase Lock-In) |
At the moment a viewer makes their first purchase of a given work or product, the active attribution at that instant becomes the permanent distribution standard. The Sharer, share ratio, and expiration are all permanently fixed at that point. |
| Article 2 (Last-Touch Attribution) |
If a viewer clicks multiple Sharer links before their first purchase, the most recent (last) Sharer link clicked becomes the attribution baseline. This policy aligns with industry-standard affiliate models (e.g., Amazon Associates). |
| Article 3 (Permanent Freeze After Purchase) |
Once a first purchase has been made on a given work or product, no subsequent Sharer link click can alter the attribution. All follow-on purchases of the same work (e.g., next-episode purchases) follow the distribution policy locked in at the first purchase. |
| Article 4 (Expiration Voids Share Rights) |
If the affiliate window (30 days for Series / 7 days for standard products) elapses after a Sharer link click and the viewer makes a purchase without clicking a new Sharer link, no Sharer distribution occurs. The portion that would have gone to a Sharer reverts to the Creator/Operator (after platform fee). |
| Article 5 (Sharer Account Termination → Platform Forfeit) |
★ IMPORTANT ★ If a Sharer terminates (deletes) their Twiikle account, all unpaid affiliate commissions and all future lock-in-based earnings accrued up to that point are automatically forfeited and become the property of Twiikle, Inc. The forfeited funds are used to operate the affiliate system, resolve disputes, and compensate viewers/operators as appropriate. |
The Company acknowledges that Article 5 has significant impact on Sharers (viewers, Creators, external promoters) and stipulates the following:
The following translations of Section 5.4.3 are provided as a courtesy for users in non-English markets. The English version of these Terms of Service is the sole governing version and prevails over any translation in case of discrepancy or conflict in interpretation.
本翻訳は参考用であり、英文が正本です。
| 条 | ポリシー |
|---|---|
| 第1条 (初回購入ロックイン) | 視聴者が特定の作品/商品に対して初回購入を行った瞬間のアクティブなアトリビューションが配分基準として確定する。その時点のシェア者、配分比率、有効期限がすべて恒久的に固定される。 |
| 第2条 (Last-Touch アトリビューション) | 初回購入前に複数のシェア者リンクをクリックした場合、最も最近(last)クリックしたシェア者のリンクがアトリビューション基準となる。本ポリシーは業界標準(Amazon Associates等)と一致する。 |
| 第3条 (購入後の恒久凍結) | 一旦初回購入が発生した作品/商品については、その後どのシェア者リンクをクリックしても配分の変更は不可。同一作品の後続購入(次話購入など)はすべて初回購入時点の配分ポリシーに従う。 |
| 第4条 (有効期限切れ = 配分権消滅) | アフィリエイトウィンドウ(シリーズ30日 / 一般商品7日)が経過後、視聴者が新たなシェア者リンクなしで購入する場合、シェア者配分は発生しない。プラットフォーム手数料控除後の残額はクリエイター/運営者に帰属する。 |
| 第5条 (シェア者退会 = プラットフォーム帰属) | ★ 重要 ★ シェア者がTwiikleアカウントを退会(削除)する場合、その時点までに発生したすべての未決済アフィリエイト収益およびロックイン基盤の将来収益は自動的に放棄され、Twiikle, Inc.に帰属する。帰属した資金はアフィリエイトシステム運営費、紛争解決、視聴者/運営者への補償などの資源として使用される。 |
本翻译仅供参考,英文版本为正式版本。
| 条款 | 政策 |
|---|---|
| 第1条 (首次结算锁定) | 观众对特定作品/商品进行首次结算的瞬间所处的有效归因即为分配基准。该时刻的分享者、分成比例、有效期限全部永久固定。 |
| 第2条 (Last-Touch 归因) | 首次结算前若观众点击多个分享者链接,最近(last)点击的分享者链接为归因基准。本政策与业界标准(Amazon Associates 等)一致。 |
| 第3条 (结算后永久冻结) | 一旦发生首次结算的作品/商品,之后无论点击任何分享者链接均无法变更分配。同一作品的后续结算(下一章购买等)均沿用首次结算时确定的分配政策。 |
| 第4条 (到期 = 分成权消灭) | 分享者链接点击后,联盟窗口期(系列 30 天 / 普通商品 7 天)届满后,观众未点击新的分享者链接而结算的情况下,不发生分享者分成,扣除平台手续费后的余额归创作者/运营者所有。 |
| 第5条 (分享者退出 = 平台归属) | ★ 重要 ★ 分享者退出(删除)Twiikle 账号时,截至该时点已产生的所有未结算联盟收益及锁定基础上的未来收益自动放弃并归属 Twiikle, Inc. 归属资金将作为联盟系统运营费、争议解决、观众/运营者补偿等资源使用。 |
Esta traducción se proporciona solo como referencia; la versión en inglés es la versión oficial.
| Artículo | Política |
|---|---|
| Artículo 1 (Bloqueo de Primera Compra) | En el momento en que un espectador realiza su primera compra de una obra o producto determinado, la atribución activa en ese instante se convierte en el estándar permanente de distribución. El compartidor, la proporción de participación y la expiración quedan fijos permanentemente. |
| Artículo 2 (Atribución Last-Touch) | Si un espectador hace clic en múltiples enlaces de compartidores antes de su primera compra, el último (last) enlace de compartidor clicado se convierte en la base de atribución. Esta política se alinea con los modelos estándar de la industria (p. ej., Amazon Associates). |
| Artículo 3 (Congelación Permanente Post-Compra) | Una vez realizada una primera compra de una obra o producto, ningún clic posterior en enlaces de compartidores puede alterar la atribución. Todas las compras posteriores de la misma obra (p. ej., compra del siguiente episodio) siguen la política de distribución bloqueada en la primera compra. |
| Artículo 4 (Expiración Anula Derechos de Participación) | Si transcurre la ventana de afiliado (30 días para Series / 7 días para productos estándar) tras un clic en enlace de compartidor y el espectador realiza una compra sin hacer clic en un nuevo enlace, no se produce distribución para el compartidor. La porción que habría ido a un compartidor revierte al Creador/Operador (después de la tarifa de la plataforma). |
| Artículo 5 (Terminación de Cuenta del Compartidor → Decomiso a Plataforma) | ★ IMPORTANTE ★ Si un compartidor cancela (elimina) su cuenta de Twiikle, todas las comisiones de afiliado no pagadas y todas las ganancias futuras basadas en bloqueo acumuladas hasta ese momento son renunciadas automáticamente y se convierten en propiedad de Twiikle, Inc. Los fondos decomisados se utilizan para operar el sistema de afiliados, resolver disputas y compensar a espectadores/operadores según corresponda. |
Esta tradução é fornecida apenas como referência; a versão em inglês é a versão oficial.
| Artigo | Política |
|---|---|
| Artigo 1 (Bloqueio de Primeira Compra) | No momento em que um espectador faz sua primeira compra de uma obra ou produto, a atribuição ativa naquele instante torna-se o padrão permanente de distribuição. O compartilhador, a proporção de participação e a expiração ficam permanentemente fixados. |
| Artigo 2 (Atribuição Last-Touch) | Se um espectador clica em múltiplos links de compartilhadores antes de sua primeira compra, o último (last) link de compartilhador clicado torna-se a base de atribuição. Esta política está alinhada com modelos padrão da indústria (ex.: Amazon Associates). |
| Artigo 3 (Congelamento Permanente Após Compra) | Uma vez realizada uma primeira compra de uma obra ou produto, nenhum clique posterior em link de compartilhador pode alterar a atribuição. Todas as compras subsequentes da mesma obra (ex.: compra do próximo episódio) seguem a política de distribuição bloqueada na primeira compra. |
| Artigo 4 (Expiração Anula Direitos de Participação) | Se a janela de afiliado (30 dias para Séries / 7 dias para produtos padrão) decorrer após um clique em link de compartilhador e o espectador fizer uma compra sem clicar em novo link, não há distribuição ao compartilhador. A porção que iria ao compartilhador reverte para o Criador/Operador (após taxa da plataforma). |
| Artigo 5 (Encerramento da Conta do Compartilhador → Confisco à Plataforma) | ★ IMPORTANTE ★ Se um compartilhador encerra (exclui) sua conta Twiikle, todas as comissões de afiliado não pagas e todos os ganhos futuros baseados em bloqueio acumulados até aquele momento são automaticamente renunciados e tornam-se propriedade da Twiikle, Inc. Os fundos confiscados são usados para operar o sistema de afiliados, resolver disputas e compensar espectadores/operadores conforme apropriado. |
Cette traduction est fournie à titre de référence uniquement ; la version anglaise est la version officielle.
| Article | Politique |
|---|---|
| Article 1 (Verrouillage Premier Achat) | Au moment où un spectateur effectue son premier achat d'une œuvre ou d'un produit donné, l'attribution active à cet instant devient le standard permanent de distribution. Le partageur, le ratio de partage et l'expiration sont définitivement fixés. |
| Article 2 (Attribution Last-Touch) | Si un spectateur clique sur plusieurs liens de partageurs avant son premier achat, le dernier (last) lien de partageur cliqué devient la base d'attribution. Cette politique s'aligne sur les modèles standard du secteur (ex. Amazon Associates). |
| Article 3 (Gel Permanent Après Achat) | Une fois qu'un premier achat a été effectué sur une œuvre ou un produit donné, aucun clic ultérieur sur un lien de partageur ne peut altérer l'attribution. Tous les achats subséquents de la même œuvre (ex. achat de l'épisode suivant) suivent la politique de distribution verrouillée au premier achat. |
| Article 4 (L'Expiration Annule les Droits de Partage) | Si la fenêtre d'affiliation (30 jours pour les Séries / 7 jours pour les produits standard) s'écoule après un clic sur un lien de partageur et que le spectateur effectue un achat sans cliquer sur un nouveau lien, aucune distribution au partageur n'a lieu. La portion qui serait allée à un partageur revient au Créateur/Opérateur (après frais de plateforme). |
| Article 5 (Résiliation du Compte du Partageur → Confiscation à la Plateforme) | ★ IMPORTANT ★ Si un partageur résilie (supprime) son compte Twiikle, toutes les commissions d'affiliation non payées et tous les gains futurs basés sur le verrouillage accumulés jusqu'à ce moment sont automatiquement abandonnés et deviennent la propriété de Twiikle, Inc. Les fonds confisqués servent à faire fonctionner le système d'affiliation, résoudre les litiges et compenser les spectateurs/opérateurs selon le cas. |
Diese Übersetzung wird ausschließlich zu Referenzzwecken bereitgestellt; die englische Fassung ist die maßgebliche Fassung.
| Artikel | Richtlinie |
|---|---|
| Artikel 1 (Erstkauf-Sperre) | In dem Moment, in dem ein Zuschauer seinen ersten Kauf eines bestimmten Werks oder Produkts tätigt, wird die zu diesem Zeitpunkt aktive Zuordnung zum permanenten Verteilungsstandard. Der Teiler, der Beteiligungsanteil und die Gültigkeitsdauer sind dauerhaft festgelegt. |
| Artikel 2 (Last-Touch-Zuordnung) | Wenn ein Zuschauer vor seinem ersten Kauf auf mehrere Teiler-Links klickt, wird der zuletzt (last) geklickte Teiler-Link zur Zuordnungsgrundlage. Diese Richtlinie entspricht branchenüblichen Affiliate-Modellen (z. B. Amazon Associates). |
| Artikel 3 (Dauerhafte Einfrierung nach Kauf) | Sobald ein Erstkauf eines bestimmten Werks oder Produkts erfolgt ist, kann kein nachfolgender Klick auf einen Teiler-Link die Zuordnung ändern. Alle Folgekäufe desselben Werks (z. B. Kauf der nächsten Folge) folgen der beim Erstkauf festgelegten Verteilungsrichtlinie. |
| Artikel 4 (Ablauf hebt Beteiligungsrechte auf) | Läuft das Affiliate-Fenster (30 Tage für Serien / 7 Tage für Standardprodukte) nach einem Klick auf einen Teiler-Link ab und tätigt der Zuschauer einen Kauf, ohne auf einen neuen Teiler-Link zu klicken, findet keine Teiler-Verteilung statt. Der Anteil, der an einen Teiler gegangen wäre, geht an den Ersteller/Betreiber (nach Plattformgebühr). |
| Artikel 5 (Kündigung des Teiler-Kontos → Verfall an Plattform) | ★ WICHTIG ★ Wenn ein Teiler sein Twiikle-Konto kündigt (löscht), werden alle bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt aufgelaufenen, unbezahlten Affiliate-Provisionen sowie alle zukünftigen sperrbasierten Einnahmen automatisch verwirkt und werden Eigentum von Twiikle, Inc. Die verfallenen Mittel werden zum Betrieb des Affiliate-Systems, zur Streitbeilegung und zur Entschädigung von Zuschauern/Betreibern verwendet. |
The above translations are provided in good faith to help users in non-English-speaking markets understand Article 5 of Section 5.4.3. However, only the English version of these Terms of Service has legal effect. In the event of any inconsistency, ambiguity, or conflict between a translation and the English version, the English version shall prevail. By accepting these Terms, you acknowledge and agree to this governing-language clause.
share_ratio (default 20% → 10% of revenue)?ref=their-own-id). Additionally, Series Creators cannot register themselves as a sharer of their own Series. This prevents abuse where a Creator attempts to capture additional share_ratio distribution from their own revenue. The same anti-abuse principle as §5.13.3 (Self-Referral Prohibition) applies to affiliate attribution locks.Market Positioning: Twiikle's 50% Creator share matches the global serial fiction standard (Tapas, Webnovel.com, Radish Fiction all 50:50). Compared to Korean market average actual Creator takeaway of 35~42% (KakaoPage, Naver Series, Joara, Lezhin), Twiikle is +8~26 percentage points more favorable to Creators. This policy aligns with the Korean Fair Trade Commission's 2026-05-09 investigation into the webtoon/web novel industry's unfair distribution practices.
The UGC Licensing program allows brands to license Creator Content for use in their own marketing channels (website, social media, advertisements).
In accordance with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), Content containing Affiliate Links or sponsored elements must include appropriate disclosures.
The following principles govern the Company's affiliate commerce operations:
The following conduct related to affiliate commerce is prohibited:
The Company is not the seller, manufacturer, or warrantor of any products linked through the Service. Product quality, safety, legality, and accuracy are the responsibility of the respective sellers and manufacturers. The Company makes no warranties regarding such products.
The Service operates a one-tier Creator Referral Program (the "Referral Program") designed to support Creator acquisition. The following terms apply:
The Referral Program is strictly one-tier. A Referee subsequently referring additional Users does not generate revenue for the original Referrer. This structure does not constitute a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme under FTC criteria, as there is no hierarchical recruitment compensation.
Users may not refer themselves through any means, including but not limited to:
referrer_id != referee_id)Violations result in immediate Referral Reward forfeiture and may trigger Account suspension under §3.5.
Referral links contain automatic disclosure of the User's referral relationship. Where a Referrer publicly shares a referral link (social media, email, etc.), the User must include a clear and conspicuous disclosure such as "Referral link" or "Twiikle Referral" pursuant to FTC Endorsement Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255).
Referral Rewards are subject to the same eligibility framework as Sharer Commission (§5.4.3, "5-Article Attribution Policy"). Specifically:
Referral Rewards are characterized as a referral fee for promotional services, not as investment returns. The arrangement does not satisfy the Howey Test elements (no investment of money in a common enterprise with expectation of profits derived from the efforts of others) and is not subject to U.S. securities regulation.
The Company reserves the right to modify the Referral Program reward percentage, duration, or eligibility at any time, provided that existing Referrer-Referee relationships continue under the terms in effect at the time of Referee signup (no retroactive adjustment to active referrals).
Referrer Rewards are held in pending status for a network-specific period before settlement, corresponding to the chargeback/return window of the source affiliate network:
Refunds occurring within the hold period automatically reverse the corresponding Referrer Reward.
If a Referee's self-purchase activity exceeds 50% of their total purchase volume, the Company may flag the referral relationship for review as a potential abuse pattern. If abuse is confirmed, Referrer Rewards may be reclaimed and the referral relationship terminated.
The Service operates a Buyer Cashback program (the "Cashback Program") that awards Wiikle, the Service's internal currency, to Users who complete affiliate purchases through the Platform.
All cashback-issued Wiikle expire 180 days (6 months) after issuance. Expired Wiikle are automatically deducted from User's balance and not recoverable. Users will receive an expiration notice 30 days prior to expiration via in-app notification.
Lock Period: Cashback Wiikle is held in locked status (visible in balance but not spendable) for a period matching the source affiliate network's chargeback window:
Wiikle top-up Lock Period by payment channel (when top-up is activated in Phase 2):
Twiikle direct refund policy: Refunds on Wiikle top-ups are permitted within 7 days for unused amounts only. Payment platform (Apple/Google) refund policies take precedence within their respective windows.
Users may not earn cashback by purchasing through their own affiliate links. A purchase satisfies the self-purchase condition if the affiliate Sharer User ID equals the purchaser User ID. In such cases, cashback is automatically denied (database constraint enforced).
Purchases made by family members or friends through a User's affiliate link are not considered self-purchase. However, the Company reserves the right to investigate and revoke Cashback in cases of suspected coordinated abuse (e.g., same device + same payment card pattern).
Issued Wiikle is recognized as a liability (Deferred Revenue) at the time of issuance and recognized as Revenue upon use (content purchase). Expired Wiikle is recognized as Breakage Revenue in accordance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP ASC 606 / IFRS 15 / K-IFRS).
VAT/GST and consumption tax obligations on Wiikle-funded purchases are determined at the time of Wiikle redemption (not at issuance), consistent with OECD VAT/GST Guidelines on prepaid digital vouchers.
The Company reserves the right to modify the Cashback Program rate or expiration period at any time, provided that previously issued Wiikle remain valid under the terms in effect at the time of issuance (no retroactive reduction of earned Wiikle).
Creator's Commission share (after Platform Fee) will be settled through the following methods:
| Method | Currency | Eligibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stripe Connect | USD | US-based Creators (default) | KYC/AML delegated to Stripe |
| PayPal Payouts | Multi-currency | Global Creators | 200+ countries supported |
| Toss Payments | KRW | Korea-based Creators | Korean Won settlement |
| USDC | USDC | Lv.3 Creators (opt-in) | See Section 6.5 |
| Tier | Minimum Payout | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 (New) | $25 | On demand |
| Lv.2 (Active) | $5 | On demand |
| Lv.3 (Pro) | $0 | On demand |
A 30-day confirmation period applies after each affiliate purchase is verified. If the purchase is not refunded within this period, the commission is confirmed. Only confirmed commissions are eligible for payout.
Legitimately earned and confirmed commissions will be paid out even upon account termination. The sole exception is revenue obtained through fraud or Terms violations, which the Company may withhold or recover.
Affiliate revenue payout is available only to residents of countries and regions supported by the Company's payment partners (currently Stripe Connect, with PayPal and USDC integrations planned for Stage 2 and Stage 3). Users residing outside the supported regions may use Twiikle in Viewer-Only mode but cannot receive affiliate commission payouts.
| Mode | Determined By | Permissions |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Residence in one of 52+ Stripe Connect–supported countries (verified via Stripe Connect KYC) | Viewing + Content upload + Affiliate revenue payout + Series Operator |
| Creator-Limited (Stage 2+) |
Stripe-unsupported but PayPal-supported countries (activated when PayPal integration ships) | Viewing + Content upload + Payout via PayPal only (different cadence; subject to PayPal terms) |
| Viewer-Only | Sanctioned jurisdictions (Russia, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Cuba, Myanmar), countries unsupported by both Stripe and PayPal (Vietnam, Pakistan, Ukraine, Bangladesh, etc.), and Mainland China | Viewing, commenting, sharing only. No affiliate revenue payouts. Content upload may be allowed (Company discretion). |
If a Sharer is in Viewer-Only mode (or any non-payable status) at the time of commission settlement, the Sharer's portion is automatically forfeited and attributed to Twiikle, Inc., mirroring the Article 5 forfeiture mechanism in §5.4.3. This is not a punitive measure but a consequence of the Company's inability to legally remit funds to the user's jurisdiction.
When a new user's residence country is detected as Viewer-Only at signup, the Company displays a clear modal disclosure stating that affiliate revenue payouts are not available in their region. The user must affirmatively acknowledge this disclosure to proceed with account creation. Subsequent changes in payment partner support may upgrade the user's mode (e.g., Stage 2 PayPal integration may convert some Viewer-Only users to Creator-Limited).
The list of supported countries is governed by the Company's payment partners and is subject to change. The Company maintains an internal payout_country_config table reflecting current supported jurisdictions and updates it as Stripe Connect, PayPal, and USDC support expand or contract. Material changes will be communicated via Service notifications.
residence_country_audit table.self_declared) residence changes are limited to one change per 30 days. Updates originating from system-level IP detection, payment-card BIN verification, or tax-form (W-8/W-9) verification are not subject to this frequency limit.The Company operates as a Delaware C-Corporation under U.S. federal law. Affiliate commission payouts are remitted through regulated payment partners (Stripe Connect, etc.) that comply with anti–money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions requirements. The Company cannot remit payouts to residents of jurisdictions unsupported by these partners or sanctioned by the U.S. government. This restriction applies regardless of the user's nationality and is determined solely by their verified country of residence at the time of settlement.
The following translations of Section 6.8 are provided as a courtesy for users in non-English markets. The English version of these Terms of Service is the sole governing version and prevails over any translation in case of discrepancy.
本翻訳は参考用であり、英文が正本です。
| モード | 決定基準 | 権限 |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Stripe Connect サポート52ヶ国の居住者 | 視聴 + コンテンツ投稿 + アフィリエイト収益支払 |
| Creator-Limited | Stripe 未対応 + PayPal 対応国 (Stage 2 から有効) | 視聴 + コンテンツ投稿 + PayPal 経由でのみ支払 |
| Viewer-Only | 制裁国(ロシア・イラン・北朝鮮・シリア・キューバ・ミャンマー)+ Stripe・PayPal 両方未対応国 + 中国本土 | 視聴・コメント・共有のみ。収益支払不可。 |
居住国は IP / 自己申告 / 決済カード発行国 / 税フォーム(W-8BEN/W-9)から決定。Viewer-Only 該当者は登録時に明示的同意が必要。Sharer が支払不可状態の場合、その配分は §5.4.3 第5条と同様に自動的にプラットフォーム(Twiikle, Inc.)に帰属します。
本翻译仅供参考,英文版本为正式版本。
| 模式 | 判定标准 | 权限 |
|---|---|---|
| Full (完全) | Stripe Connect 支持的 52 个国家居住者 | 观看 + 上传内容 + 联盟收益支付 |
| Creator-Limited (受限创作者) | Stripe 不支持但 PayPal 支持的国家(Stage 2 启用) | 观看 + 上传内容 + 仅通过 PayPal 收款 |
| Viewer-Only (仅观看) | 制裁国(俄罗斯/伊朗/朝鲜/叙利亚/古巴/缅甸)+ Stripe·PayPal 均不支持国 + 中国大陆 | 仅观看、评论、分享。不可收款。 |
居住国根据 IP / 自我声明 / 支付卡发行国 / 税务表格(W-8BEN/W-9)综合判定。Viewer-Only 用户注册时需明确同意。分享者处于不可支付状态时,其分成将依据 §5.4.3 第5条相同机制自动归属 Twiikle, Inc.
Esta traducción se proporciona solo como referencia; la versión en inglés es la versión oficial.
| Modo | Criterio | Permisos |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Residentes de los 52+ países soportados por Stripe Connect | Ver + Subir contenido + Pago de comisiones |
| Creator-Limited | Países no soportados por Stripe pero sí por PayPal (activado en Stage 2) | Ver + Subir contenido + Pago solo vía PayPal |
| Viewer-Only | Países sancionados (Rusia, Irán, Corea del Norte, Siria, Cuba, Myanmar) + países sin Stripe ni PayPal + China continental | Solo ver, comentar, compartir. Sin pagos de comisiones. |
El país de residencia se determina por IP / autodeclaración / país emisor de tarjeta / formulario fiscal (W-8BEN/W-9). Los usuarios Viewer-Only deben aceptar explícitamente al registrarse. Si un Compartidor está en estado no pagable, su porción se atribuye automáticamente a Twiikle, Inc., siguiendo el mismo mecanismo del Artículo 5 (§5.4.3).
Esta tradução é fornecida apenas como referência; a versão em inglês é a versão oficial.
| Modo | Critério | Permissões |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Residentes dos 52+ países suportados pelo Stripe Connect | Visualizar + Enviar conteúdo + Pagamento de comissões |
| Creator-Limited | Países não suportados pelo Stripe mas suportados pelo PayPal (ativado no Stage 2) | Visualizar + Enviar conteúdo + Pagamento apenas via PayPal |
| Viewer-Only | Países sancionados (Rússia, Irã, Coreia do Norte, Síria, Cuba, Mianmar) + países sem Stripe nem PayPal + China continental | Apenas visualizar, comentar, compartilhar. Sem pagamento de comissões. |
O país de residência é determinado por IP / autodeclaração / país emissor do cartão / formulário fiscal (W-8BEN/W-9). Usuários Viewer-Only devem consentir explicitamente no cadastro. Se um Compartilhador estiver em estado não-pagável, sua parcela é automaticamente atribuída à Twiikle, Inc., seguindo o mesmo mecanismo do Artigo 5 (§5.4.3).
Cette traduction est fournie à titre de référence uniquement ; la version anglaise est la version officielle.
| Mode | Critère | Permissions |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Résidents des 52+ pays pris en charge par Stripe Connect | Visionner + Téléverser du contenu + Paiement des commissions |
| Creator-Limited | Pays non pris en charge par Stripe mais par PayPal (activé en Stage 2) | Visionner + Téléverser du contenu + Paiement uniquement via PayPal |
| Viewer-Only | Pays sanctionnés (Russie, Iran, Corée du Nord, Syrie, Cuba, Myanmar) + pays sans Stripe ni PayPal + Chine continentale | Visionnage, commentaires, partage uniquement. Aucun paiement. |
Le pays de résidence est déterminé par IP / autodéclaration / pays émetteur de la carte / formulaire fiscal (W-8BEN/W-9). Les utilisateurs Viewer-Only doivent consentir explicitement à l'inscription. Si un Partageur est dans un état non payable, sa portion est automatiquement attribuée à Twiikle, Inc., selon le même mécanisme que l'Article 5 (§5.4.3).
Diese Übersetzung wird ausschließlich zu Referenzzwecken bereitgestellt; die englische Fassung ist die maßgebliche Fassung.
| Modus | Kriterium | Berechtigungen |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Bewohner der 52+ von Stripe Connect unterstützten Länder | Ansehen + Inhalte hochladen + Provisionsauszahlung |
| Creator-Limited | Von Stripe nicht, aber von PayPal unterstützte Länder (in Stage 2 aktiv) | Ansehen + Inhalte hochladen + Auszahlung nur über PayPal |
| Viewer-Only | Sanktionierte Länder (Russland, Iran, Nordkorea, Syrien, Kuba, Myanmar) + Länder ohne Stripe und PayPal + Festland-China | Nur ansehen, kommentieren, teilen. Keine Auszahlungen. |
Das Wohnsitzland wird über IP / Selbstauskunft / Land des Karten-Ausstellers / Steuerformular (W-8BEN/W-9) bestimmt. Viewer-Only-Nutzer müssen bei der Registrierung ausdrücklich zustimmen. Befindet sich ein Teiler in einem nicht auszahlbaren Status, wird sein Anteil automatisch Twiikle, Inc. zugesprochen, gemäß demselben Mechanismus wie in Artikel 5 (§5.4.3).
The above translations of Section 6.8 are provided in good faith. Only the English version of these Terms of Service has legal effect. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between a translation and the English version, the English version shall prevail.
① No Content ID — All copyright claims must go through the formal DMCA process
② 5-Step Verification — Systematic filtering of fraudulent and abusive claims
③ Hide, Not Delete — Content is made private, not deleted, protecting creator work
The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. You must not upload content to the Service without proper rights or authorization.
Pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA, 17 U.S.C. § 512), the designated agent for copyright infringement notifications is:
DMCA Designated Agent
Hyunil Kim
Twiikle, Inc.
1111B S Governors Ave, # 96336, Dover, DE 19904
Email: dmca@twiikle.com
Copyright.gov Registration: DMCA-1072360
DMCA infringement claims are submitted through a 5-step verification form designed to filter fraudulent claims and protect creators from unjust takedowns.
| Step | Item | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Reporter Information | Full name, email address, physical address (email verification required) |
| Step 2 | Identify Original Work | URL or detailed description of the original copyrighted work |
| Step 3 | Identify Infringing Content | URL or ID of the allegedly infringing video on the Service (system auto-verifies existence) |
| Step 4 | Perjury Statement | "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notification is accurate, and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner." Must be typed manually (copy-paste detection enabled) |
| Step 5 | Electronic Signature | Legal name typed (must match the name provided in Step 1) |
Only notifications that complete all 5 steps are processed. Under 17 U.S.C. §512(f), knowingly filing a materially false DMCA notification constitutes perjury and may result in liability for damages.
Upon receiving a valid DMCA notification, the affected Content is made inaccessible to the public (set to private) but is not deleted from our servers. This satisfies the "disable access to" requirement of 17 U.S.C. §512(c).
The Company does not use automated content matching or fingerprinting systems (e.g., YouTube Content ID). All copyright claims must be submitted through the formal DMCA process described above. This prevents erroneous automated strikes against creators.
The Company reserves the right to implement content matching technology in the future, with a minimum of 90 days' advance notice.
Under 17 U.S.C. §512(g), uploaders of Content that has been made private due to a DMCA notification may submit a counter-notification.
To maintain DMCA Safe Harbor eligibility, the Company implements a repeat infringer policy:
| Strike | Action | Scope | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Video set to private | Affected video only. Channel and account maintained. | Successful counter-notification removes strike and restores video |
| 2nd | Video set to private + warning | Affected video only. Channel and account maintained. | Successful counter-notification removes strike and restores video |
| 3rd | Account suspended | Account suspended. All Content set to private (not deleted). | Counter-notification may restore. New account creation permitted. |
DMCA strikes and Community Guidelines strikes are tracked separately.
Under 17 U.S.C. §512(f), knowingly submitting a materially false DMCA notification constitutes perjury and may result in liability for damages caused by the wrongful takedown. The Company may report repeat abuse to law enforcement.
The separately published Community Guidelines form part of these Terms. All users must comply with the Community Guidelines.
| Category | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Child Safety | Child sexual exploitation, child abuse material | Immediate removal + law enforcement referral |
| Hate Speech | Content targeting individuals or groups based on protected characteristics | Removal + Strike |
| Violence | Gratuitous violence, promotion of dangerous activities | Removal + Strike |
| Sexual Content | Pornographic or sexually explicit material | Removal + Strike |
| Harassment | Targeted harassment, bullying, threats, doxxing | Removal + Strike |
| Misinformation | Harmful false information (public health, elections, etc.) | Labeling or removal |
| Impersonation | Impersonating another person or organization | Removal + Strike |
| Spam | Spam, scams, phishing | Auto-filtering + removal |
Community Guidelines violations result in Community Strikes, which are tracked separately from DMCA Strikes. Actions resulting from accumulated Community Strikes are detailed in the Community Guidelines document.
Users may appeal actions taken on their Content for Community Guidelines violations. Appeals are reviewed by the admin team, who will decide whether to uphold or reverse the action.
The collection, use, and protection of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.
Cookies and tracking technologies are used to operate affiliate commerce features. Details are provided in the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
The Service integrates with the following third-party services:
Use of these third-party services is subject to their respective terms of service.
The Company operates as a registered publisher with affiliate networks (CJ Affiliate, Awin, Impact.com, Rakuten, Amazon Associates, and others). Commission rates, cookie windows, and product availability are determined by the respective networks and their advertiser partners. The Company does not control or guarantee these attributes and is not responsible for changes to network policies, commission rate adjustments, or program terminations by the networks or their advertisers.
The Company has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, products, or services of external websites accessed through affiliate links on the Service.
The display of products or provision of affiliate links on the Service does not constitute the Company's endorsement of those products, sellers, or brands.
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations of liability. In such cases, the above limitations apply to the minimum extent permitted by applicable law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
In the event of a dispute, the parties shall first attempt informal resolution for 30 days. You must send a written description of the dispute to the Company, and both parties shall negotiate in good faith.
If informal resolution fails, the dispute shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Legal Review Required
Either party may bring qualifying claims in small claims court.
You and the Company agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative proceeding as a plaintiff or class member. Legal Review Required
You may opt out of the arbitration provision by providing written notice within 30 days of account creation. If you opt out, disputes will be resolved in court pursuant to Section 16.
All claims arising from these Terms must be brought within one (1) year of when the claim arose. Claims not brought within this period are permanently waived.
You may delete your account at any time through the Service settings. Upon account deletion:
If you have confirmed but unpaid commissions at the time of account termination, the Company will settle those amounts within 60 days of the termination date. Revenue obtained through fraud or Terms violations is excluded.
The Company may suspend or terminate your account if:
The following provisions survive termination: Section 4 (content license termination provisions), Section 6.7 (payout guarantee), Section 11 (disclaimers), Section 12 (limitation of liability), Section 13 (indemnification), Section 14 (dispute resolution), and Section 15.2 (unpaid commissions).
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
For disputes not subject to arbitration (Section 14.2), you and the Company consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal and state courts located in the State of Delaware.
The Company may modify these Terms from time to time.
YouTube and TikTok provide short or unclear advance notice for Terms changes. Twiikle provides a minimum 30-day notice period for material changes, giving creators adequate time to review and respond.
Continued use of the Service after the effective date of modified Terms constitutes acceptance of the modifications. If you do not agree, you may terminate your account before the effective date.
These Terms (including incorporated policies) constitute the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding use of the Service, superseding all prior written or oral agreements.
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
The Company's failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right.
You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms without the Company's prior written consent. The Company may assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.
The Company is not liable for failures or delays in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, telecommunications failures, or blockchain network outages.
Notices from the Company to you will be delivered via in-app notifications, email to your registered address, or push notifications. Notices from you to the Company must be sent to the contacts listed in Section 19.
| Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|
| General Inquiries / Support | support@twiikle.com |
| Legal Inquiries | legal@twiikle.com |
| DMCA Designated Agent | dmca@twiikle.com |
| Privacy Inquiries | privacy@twiikle.com |
| Registered Address | Twiikle, Inc. [Delaware registered address TBD] Legal Review Required |
This Terms of Service is a draft and requires professional legal review before service launch. The following items require legal counsel:
| Item | Section | Review Scope | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC / Digital Asset Regulation | 6.5 | Money Transmitter registration (FinCEN, state licenses), securities law review, Circle/Coinbase integration obligations | Critical |
| Sub-Affiliate Network Compliance | 5 | Sub-affiliate model legality, network TOS compliance (CJ/Awin/Impact), progressive Platform Fee structure, Reshare revenue distribution legal classification, Quick Collab/Boost/UGC Licensing contracts, FTC auto-disclosure system | Critical |
| Independent Contractor Classification | 5.1.2 | Creator IC status under IRS 20-factor test, California AB5 ABC test, state-by-state analysis, misclassification risk mitigation | Critical |
| DMCA 5-Step Verification | 7.3 | Whether verification procedure satisfies "expeditious removal" requirement (must process within 24-48 hours). Safe Harbor qualification confirmation | High |
| Arbitration Clause | 14 | Class action waiver enforceability by jurisdiction, arbitration cost allocation, creator-friendly terms review | High |
| Age Requirements | 3.1 | COPPA compliance (blocking mechanism for under-13), EEA 16+ requirement, commerce 18+ technical enforcement | Medium |
| Content License Scope | 4.2 | Whether minimum license scope sufficiently covers all operational needs | Medium |
| International Application | All | Local law requirements for key markets (EU, Korea, Japan) | Medium |