Terms of Service & Legal Agreement

These Terms of Service govern your use of CreatorStudio's educational programs and website, including our advertising partnerships with Google, Facebook, and Microsoft platforms. By accessing our services, you agree to comply with these terms and applicable advertising platform policies.

This agreement covers your rights and obligations as a user, our advertising and marketing practices, platform-specific compliance requirements, and legal protections for both parties. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Last updated: August 13, 2025 | Effective from: July 15, 2025

Advertising & Marketing Terms

Our advertising and marketing practices are designed to provide relevant educational content while maintaining compliance with all platform policies and legal requirements.

Data Collection for Advertising Purposes

Consent Requirements:

  • Users must provide explicit consent for advertising cookies and tracking technologies
  • Consent can be withdrawn at any time through our cookie management system
  • Users under 16 require parental consent for advertising data processing
  • Essential cookies for website functionality do not require consent

Types of Marketing Data:

  • Website behavioral data including page views and interaction patterns
  • Device and browser information for technical optimization
  • Geographic location data for regionalized advertising
  • Conversion events and goal completions for campaign measurement

Advertising Targeting & Delivery Practices

Interest-Based Advertising:

  • Advertisements are targeted based on inferred interests and online behavior
  • Remarketing campaigns reach users who previously visited our website
  • Lookalike audiences are created from existing customer profiles
  • Cross-device tracking enables consistent ad experiences

Targeting Parameters:

  • Geographic targeting based on country, region, and city-level data
  • Demographic targeting including age groups and general interests
  • Frequency capping to limit ad exposure and improve user experience
  • Time-based delivery optimization for maximum engagement

Marketing Communications Policy

Email Marketing Consent

All email marketing requires explicit opt-in consent. Users can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email. We comply with CAN-SPAM Act, GDPR, and applicable anti-spam regulations.

Social Media Advertising

We advertise on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and other social platforms using audience targeting and custom audience features while respecting platform community guidelines and advertising policies.

Marketing Disclosure

We may partner with affiliates and influencers to promote our services. All sponsored content and affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC guidelines and platform requirements.

User Obligations & Prohibited Activities

By using our services, you agree to certain obligations and restrictions designed to maintain a safe, legal, and productive learning environment for all users.

General User Obligations

Accurate Information

Provide truthful and accurate information during registration and course enrollment processes.

Age Requirements

Users must be at least 16 years old to provide advertising consent. Minors require parental permission for enrollment.

Account Security

Maintain confidentiality of account credentials and report any unauthorized access immediately.

Legal Compliance

Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws while using our services.

Intellectual Property

Respect copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights of CreatorStudio and third parties.

Prohibited Activities

Advertising Fraud

Ad fraud, click fraud, bot traffic, or any attempt to manipulate advertising metrics is strictly prohibited.

System Interference

Circumventing advertising systems, tracking mechanisms, or security measures is forbidden.

Data Harvesting

Scraping, harvesting, or automated collection of data from our website or services is not permitted.

Malicious Activities

Distribution of malware, viruses, or engaging in activities that could harm our systems or other users.

False Identity

Impersonation, creating false identities, or misrepresenting your relationship with CreatorStudio.

Platform-Specific Compliance Requirements

Our advertising activities comply with the specific policies and requirements of each major platform. Users must also respect these policies when engaging with our content.

Google Ads Policies Compliance

Prohibited Content Standards:

  • No counterfeit goods, dangerous products, or inappropriate content in advertisements
  • Restricted content categories require special approval and compliance measures
  • All landing pages must be functional, relevant, and provide clear value propositions
  • Editorial standards require clear, professional, and grammatically correct content

Technical & Data Requirements:

  • Accurate conversion tracking implementation and transparent data collection
  • Compliance with Google's data use policies and user consent requirements
  • EU user consent policy compliance for users in European Economic Area
  • Proper implementation of Google Consent Mode for privacy compliance

Facebook/Meta Advertising Policies

Content & Community Standards:

  • Prohibited content includes discriminatory practices and misleading claims
  • Restricted content categories require special ad category designations
  • Community standards emphasize authentic identity, respect, safety, and dignity
  • Business verification requirements for certain advertising categories

Data Use & Special Categories:

  • Custom audience terms compliance for website visitor and customer data
  • Facebook Pixel usage guidelines and data sharing restrictions
  • Special ad categories for housing, employment, credit, and social issues
  • Privacy compliance for data collection and cross-border transfers

Microsoft/Bing Ads Policies

Content & Editorial Standards:

  • Content policies prohibit and restrict specific product and service categories
  • Editorial guidelines require proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling standards
  • Landing page requirements emphasize relevance, functionality, and transparency
  • Trademark policies ensure intellectual property compliance in advertising

Data & Geographic Restrictions:

  • Microsoft Advertising data usage terms and privacy compliance requirements
  • Geographic restrictions and country-specific advertising limitations
  • UET tag implementation guidelines for conversion tracking compliance
  • Data collection consent requirements for European and California users

Liability Limitations & Disclaimers

These provisions limit our liability and set expectations for service availability, advertising results, and third-party platform dependencies.

Advertising-Related Disclaimers

No Guarantee of Results

We do not guarantee specific advertising results, ROI, lead generation numbers, or conversion rates. Results depend on multiple factors including market conditions, competition, and user engagement.

Third-Party Platform Dependency

Our advertising services depend on third-party platforms (Google, Facebook, Microsoft) whose availability, policies, and features may change without notice.

Ad Approval Discretion

Advertising platforms have sole discretion over ad approval and rejection. We cannot guarantee ad approval or placement on specific platforms.

Performance Variations

Campaign performance may vary due to external factors including seasonality, competition, algorithm changes, and market conditions beyond our control.

Limitation of Liability

Platform Outages

We are not liable for losses caused by third-party advertising platform outages, policy changes, or service interruptions.

Data Breach Protection

While we implement security measures, we have limited liability for data breaches occurring on third-party platforms or due to user negligence.

Consequential Damages

We exclude liability for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages including lost profits or business opportunities.

Maximum Liability Cap

Our total liability for any claims is limited to the amount paid for services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Indemnification

User Indemnification Obligations:

  • • Violations of advertising laws and platform policies
  • • Intellectual property infringement claims
  • • Non-compliant advertising content or practices
  • • Unauthorized use of third-party materials

Our Protection Scope:

  • • Legal costs for user policy violations
  • • Third-party claims from user misconduct
  • • Platform penalties due to user violations
  • • Compliance-related litigation expenses

Legal Information & Dispute Resolution

This section outlines the legal framework governing our relationship, including jurisdiction, dispute resolution procedures, and modification policies.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

Applicable Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. International users remain subject to their local privacy and consumer protection laws.

Venue for Disputes

Legal proceedings must be brought in the courts of Tokyo, Japan, which have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising from these terms.

Language of Proceedings

All legal proceedings will be conducted in Japanese, with translation services provided at the expense of the requesting party.

Waiver of Jury Trial

Both parties waive any right to trial by jury for disputes arising under these terms, where applicable under local law.

Dispute Resolution Process

1 Informal Resolution

Contact us directly to resolve disputes informally. We commit to good faith efforts to resolve issues within 30 days.

2 Mediation Process

If informal resolution fails, disputes may proceed to mediation through a mutually agreed mediator in Tokyo, Japan.

3 Arbitration Option

Binding arbitration may be pursued under Japan Commercial Arbitration Association rules for commercial disputes exceeding ¥1,000,000.

4 Small Claims Exception

Small claims court proceedings remain available for disputes within jurisdictional limits, regardless of other dispute resolution requirements.

Legal Notice Procedures

Legal notices must be sent via registered mail or courier service with receipt confirmation to our registered business address.

Law Enforcement Cooperation

We cooperate with law enforcement agencies and comply with valid legal requests for information and data disclosure.

Terms Modification Policy

We may update these terms with 30 days notice for material changes. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms.