Terms of Use

By tapping "I Agree" or otherwise accessing or using the Platform, you agree to these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional guidelines or rules posted on the Platform. These Terms apply to all users, including viewers, fans, creators, and subscribers. We may update these Terms from time to time as described in Section 21 below.

StageX is a content platform enabling creators to share video content, audio recordings, and text-based posts with their audience. The Platform operates on a subscription model where creators may offer exclusive content to paying subscribers, alongside free content accessible to all users. StageX also offers platform-level subscription passes that provide enhanced features to users and creators.

(a) Creator Subscription Revenue Split.Creators earn ninety percent (90%) of net subscription revenue generated from their subscribers. "Net subscription revenue" means the gross subscription amount minus payment processing fees charged by our third-party payment processor (currently Stripe, which charges 2.9% plus USD $0.30 per transaction). StageX retains the remaining ten percent (10%) as a platform service fee.

Example: On a $9.99/month subscription, Stripe deducts approximately $0.59 in processing fees. The remaining $9.40 is split 90/10, resulting in $8.46 to the creator and $0.94 to StageX.

(b) Platform Subscription Passes. Revenue from StageX platform passes (Fan Pass, StageX Pass, and StageX+) is retained entirely by StageX. Platform passes do not affect creator subscription revenue.

(c) Payout Schedule. Creator earnings are paid out on a weekly basis via Stripe Connect, subject to a minimum payout threshold of ten United States dollars (USD $10.00). If your accrued balance does not meet the minimum threshold, your earnings will carry over to the next payout cycle.

(d) Payout Accounts. Creators must establish and maintain a valid Stripe Connect account to receive payouts. StageX is not responsible for payout delays or failures caused by incomplete, inaccurate, or unverified Stripe account information.

(e) Taxes. You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling your tax obligations arising from any revenue earned through the Platform, including income tax, sales tax, GST/HST, VAT, or any other applicable taxes in your jurisdiction.

(f) Creator Price Changes. Creators may update their subscription price at any time. Existing subscribers will remain at their original subscription price unless they cancel and resubscribe. New subscribers will be charged the updated price.

(g) Platform Pass Price Changes. StageX reserves the right to adjust the pricing of platform passes. Existing subscribers will be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to any price change taking effect. Continued use after the price change constitutes acceptance of the new price.

(a) Available Passes. StageX offers the following platform subscription passes:

• Fan Pass (USD $0.99/month): Unlimited video and audio streaming with no daily viewing limits.
• StageX Pass (USD $1.99/month): Everything in Fan Pass, plus ten (10) video uploads and fifteen (15) audio uploads per month, and priority support.
• StageX+ (USD $4.99/month): Everything in StageX Pass, plus unlimited video and audio uploads, and the ability to edit video covers, trailers, and audio previews after publishing.

(b) Free Tier Limits.Users without a platform pass are subject to daily viewing limits of thirty (30) minutes of combined video and audio streaming per day. The daily limit resets at midnight in the user's local timezone. Unused viewing time does not carry over to subsequent days.

(c) Upload Limits. Users without a platform pass may upload up to four (4) videos and four (4) audio tracks per calendar month. Upload limits reset on the first day of each calendar month.

(d) Free Trials. StageX may offer a seven (7) day free trial for platform passes. Each user is entitled to one (1) free trial across all pass tiers. If you cancel during the free trial period, you will not be charged. At the end of the trial period, your payment method will be charged the applicable subscription price unless you cancel before the trial expires.

(e) Cancellation. You may cancel your platform pass at any time through the Platform settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. You will retain access to pass benefits until that period expires.

(f) No Refunds. All platform pass payments are non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be issued for partial subscription periods, except as required by applicable law.

(g) Pass Upgrades. When upgrading from a lower-tier pass to a higher-tier pass, the lower-tier subscription will be automatically cancelled at the end of its current billing period. The higher-tier pass takes effect immediately.

(a) Age Requirement. You must be at least thirteen (13) years of age to use the Platform. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

(b) Minors (Ages 13-17) as Viewers. If you are under eighteen (18) years of age and using the Platform as a viewer or fan, you represent that your parent or legal guardian has reviewed and agreed to these Terms on your behalf. Your parent or legal guardian is responsible for your use of the Platform and any transactions associated with your account, including any subscriptions or purchases made.

(c) Minors (Ages 13-17) as Creators. Users under eighteen (18) who wish to upload content or earn revenue through the Platform must satisfy ALL of the following requirements:

• A parent or legal guardian must co-sign these Terms and the Creator Agreement by creating or verifying the account on behalf of the minor;
• A parent or legal guardian must establish, own, and manage the Stripe Connect account through which payouts are made — the minor may not hold the Stripe Connect account directly;
• The parent or legal guardian assumes full legal liability for all content uploaded by the minor, including responsibility for copyright compliance, content standards, and any claims arising from the content;
• The parent or legal guardian is responsible for compliance with all applicable labor and tax laws in their jurisdiction relating to the minor's activities on the Platform.

(d) Parental Responsibility.Parents and legal guardians who consent to a minor's use of the Platform agree to be bound by these Terms with respect to the minor's account. StageX may require verification of parental consent at any time and may suspend or terminate a minor's account if adequate parental consent cannot be demonstrated.

(e) Content Advisory. The Platform contains user-generated content that may include explicit language, mature themes, and sexually suggestive (but not explicit) visual content in music, video, and audio. By using the Platform, you acknowledge and accept that such content may appear in your feed and across the Platform.

(a) You must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information up to date.

(b) You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity that occurs under your account.

(c) You may create and maintain multiple accounts (for example, for separate brands, businesses, or managed artists), provided each account uses a unique email address and complies with these Terms. You are responsible for all activity on every account you create.

(d) You agree to notify StageX immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

(a) Your Content.You retain all ownership rights in the content you upload to the Platform, including videos, audio tracks, images, and text ("Your Content"). StageX does not claim ownership of Your Content.

(b) License Grant. By uploading Your Content to the Platform, you grant StageX a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, perform, and otherwise exploit Your Content in connection with the Platform, including but not limited to:

• Displaying Your Content within the StageX application and any associated websites or services;
• Promoting and marketing the Platform, including featuring Your Content in advertisements, social media posts, App Store listings, press materials, and other promotional channels;
• Adapting, reformatting, transcoding, or compressing Your Content for technical compatibility across devices, platforms, and network conditions (including creating multiple bitrate renditions for adaptive streaming);
• Creating thumbnails, previews, trailers, and clips derived from Your Content for discovery and recommendation purposes.

(c) Duration. This license persists for as long as Your Content remains on the Platform and for a reasonable period thereafter (not to exceed ninety (90) days) to allow for removal from caches, backup systems, and content delivery networks.

(d) Representations. You represent and warrant that you have all rights, licenses, consents, and permissions necessary to grant the foregoing license and that Your Content does not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.

(a) Creator Responsibility. If you upload audio content (music recordings, songs, podcasts, sound recordings, or other audio files), you represent and warrant that:

• You are the sole owner of the audio recording and any underlying musical composition (lyrics and melody), OR you have obtained all necessary licenses, permissions, and clearances to distribute and monetize the audio content through the Platform;
• For cover songs: you have obtained all required mechanical licenses for the underlying musical composition;
• For remixes or derivative works: you have obtained all required permissions from the original rights holders;
• For content containing samples: you have obtained all required sample clearances from the owners of the sampled recordings and compositions;
• No performing rights organization (PRO), collective management organization (CMO), or other third party has exclusive rights that would prevent you from distributing the content through the Platform.

(b) Audio-Specific Liability. Audio content (particularly music) is subject to complex rights involving sound recording copyrights, musical composition copyrights, performance rights, mechanical rights, and synchronization rights. As the creator, you bear sole responsibility for ensuring all necessary rights are secured before uploading.

(a) Creator Responsibility. If you upload video or audio-visual content, you represent and warrant that:

• You are the sole creator of the video content, OR you have obtained all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for every element contained in the video, including but not limited to: visual footage, background music, sound recordings, musical compositions, images, graphics, trademarks, and likenesses of identifiable individuals;
• Any music used in your video content is either: original music you own; properly licensed for synchronization use; or royalty-free/Creative Commons music used in accordance with its license terms;
• You have obtained written consent or releases from all identifiable individuals appearing in your video content;
• Your video content does not contain any third-party copyrighted material used without authorization, including clips from television, film, other creators' content, or copyrighted visual art.

(b) Synchronization Rights.The use of music in video content requires synchronization ("sync") licenses in addition to other music rights. You are solely responsible for obtaining sync licenses where applicable.

(a) Sole Liability for Infringement. In the event that any content you upload is found to infringe or is alleged to infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, you bear sole and complete responsibility, including:

• All costs of defense, legal fees, settlements, judgments, and damages;
• Direct communication and negotiation with rights holders or their representatives;
• Compliance with all court orders, statutory notices, and other legal processes.

(b) Revenue Reimbursement. If content you uploaded is determined to be infringing (whether through legal proceedings, settlement, statutory process, or your own acknowledgment), you agree to reimburse one hundred percent (100%) of all gross revenue generated by the infringing content, meaning:

• You must refund the full gross subscription revenue attributable to the infringing content, including both your ninety percent (90%) creator share and the ten percent (10%) platform fee retained by StageX;
• StageX does not absorb any portion of the refund obligation — the creator is solely responsible for covering the entire amount;
• This obligation survives termination of your account and these Terms.

(c) Indemnification. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless StageX, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from or related to Your Content, including any claims of intellectual property infringement.

(a) For Users in Canada — Notice and Notice Regime. StageX complies with the notice and notice regime under the Copyright Act (Canada). Upon receiving a notice of claimed infringement from a copyright owner:

• StageX will forward the notice to the user who uploaded the content in question;
• StageX will retain a record of the notice for a minimum of six (6) months;
• StageX is not required to remove or disable access to the content upon receipt of a notice alone. However, StageX reserves the right to remove content at its sole discretion based on the nature of the claim.

(b) DMCA Designated Agent.StageX's designated agent for receiving notifications of claimed copyright infringement, registered with the U.S. Copyright Office (Registration No. DMCA-1070754), is:

(c) For Users in the United States — DMCA Process. StageX complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) for claims involving U.S. copyright holders:

• Filing a Takedown Notice. Submit a DMCA notice to our designated agent (see above) including: identification of the copyrighted work; identification of the infringing material with sufficient detail to locate it; your contact information; a good faith belief statement; a statement under penalty of perjury of accuracy; and your physical or electronic signature.
• Counter-Notification. If you believe your content was removed in error, submit a counter-notification including: identification of the removed material; a good faith belief statement; your name, address, and telephone number; consent to jurisdiction; and your signature.

(d) For Users in the European Union / European Economic Area. StageX complies with Directive 2019/790 (the EU Copyright Directive) and applicable national implementations. Rights holders may submit takedown requests to stagex.tv@gmail.com.

(e) For Users in Other Jurisdictions. StageX will process copyright complaints in accordance with the applicable laws of the jurisdiction from which the complaint originates. All copyright-related communications should be directed to stagex.tv@gmail.com.

(f) Repeat Infringer Policy. StageX maintains a repeat infringer policy. Users who receive three (3) valid copyright strikes will have their account permanently terminated. StageX reserves the right to terminate accounts with fewer strikes in cases of egregious or willful infringement.

(a) Creator Subscriptions. Fans may subscribe to individual creators on a monthly recurring basis at the price set by each creator. By subscribing, you authorize StageX and its payment processor (Stripe) to charge your selected payment method on a recurring monthly basis.

(b) Billing. Subscription fees are billed at the beginning of each billing cycle. You will be charged the subscription price in effect at the time of your initial subscription.

(c) Cancellation.You may cancel any subscription at any time through the Platform. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you will retain access to the creator's exclusive content until that period expires. No partial refunds are issued.

(d) No Refunds. All subscription payments and platform pass payments are non-refundable, except as required by applicable law in your jurisdiction.

(e) Failed Payments. If a payment fails, StageX may retry the charge. If payment cannot be collected after reasonable attempts, your subscription may be suspended or canceled.

(f) Currency. All prices displayed on the Platform are in United States dollars (USD) unless otherwise indicated. If your payment method is denominated in a different currency, conversion will be performed by your payment provider or Stripe at the prevailing exchange rate, and additional currency conversion fees may apply.

You agree not to upload, share, or transmit any content or engage in any conduct that:

• Is unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful;
• Constitutes harassment, bullying, threats, or intimidation directed at any individual or group;
• Promotes hatred, discrimination, or violence based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age;
• Contains or promotes sexually exploitative content involving minors;
• Contains full nudity or pornographic content (sexually suggestive content that does not include full nudity is permitted, consistent with music video and artistic expression standards);
• Contains malware, viruses, or any code designed to disrupt, damage, or limit the functionality of any software or hardware;
• Constitutes spam, unsolicited advertising, or unauthorized commercial solicitation;
• Impersonates any person or entity or falsely represents your affiliation with any person or entity;
• Violates the privacy rights of any third party, including sharing personal information without consent;
• Interferes with or disrupts the Platform or servers connected to the Platform;
• Attempts to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform, other accounts, or computer systems;
• Circumvents or attempts to circumvent any technological measures used to protect content, enforce viewing limits, or manage access to the Platform.

StageX reserves the right to remove any content and suspend or terminate any account that violates these prohibitions, in its sole discretion and without prior notice.

(a) Informal Resolution. Before initiating any formal dispute proceeding, you agree to first contact StageX at stagex.tv@gmail.com and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days.

(b) Users in the United States and Canada — Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be settled by binding arbitration. For users in Canada, arbitration shall be administered under the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario). For users in the United States, arbitration shall be administered under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In both cases, the arbitration shall be conducted in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (or by videoconference at the election of either party), in the English language.

(c) Class Action Waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, YOU AND STAGEX AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

(d) Small Claims Exception. Either party may bring an individual action in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction.

(e) Users in the European Union, European Economic Area, and United Kingdom. Sections 14(b) and 14(c) do not apply to you. You may bring claims in the courts of your country of residence in accordance with applicable consumer protection laws. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under the applicable consumer protection legislation of your EU/EEA Member State or the United Kingdom.

(f) Users in Australia. Sections 14(b) and 14(c) do not apply to you. Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any consumer guarantee, right, or remedy conferred on you by the Australian Consumer Law (Schedule 2 of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) or any other applicable law that cannot be excluded, restricted, or modified by agreement.

(g) Users in Other Jurisdictions. If you reside in a jurisdiction where binding arbitration clauses or class action waivers are not enforceable against consumers, those provisions do not apply to you. Instead, disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario, Canada, or in the courts of your jurisdiction of residence if required by applicable mandatory consumer protection law.

(h) Opt-Out. You may opt out of the arbitration agreement in Section 14(b) by sending written notice to stagex.tv@gmail.com within thirty (30) days of accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, account username, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration.

(a) THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

(b) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STAGEX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR GOODWILL, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF STAGEX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

(c) TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, STAGEX'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (I) THE AMOUNTS YOU HAVE PAID TO STAGEX IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM; OR (II) ONE HUNDRED CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD $100.00).

(d) NOTHING IN THESE TERMS EXCLUDES OR LIMITS LIABILITY FOR: (I) DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE; (II) FRAUD OR FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION; OR (III) ANY OTHER LIABILITY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED OR LIMITED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.

(e) IF YOU ARE A CONSUMER IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, UNITED KINGDOM, OR AUSTRALIA, NOTHING IN THIS SECTION AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE MANDATORY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAW.

(a) These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein, without regard to conflict of law principles.

(b) For users in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom: the governing law of your country of habitual residence shall apply to the extent required by mandatory consumer protection laws. This does not deprive you of the protection afforded by provisions that cannot be derogated from by agreement under the law of your habitual residence.

(c) For users in Australia: these Terms are subject to, and nothing in them excludes, restricts, or modifies, the rights and remedies available to you under the Australian Consumer Law.

(a) Account Deletion by User.You may delete your account at any time from within the App by navigating to your profile settings and selecting "Delete Account." Upon deletion, your profile data, username, and associated content will be permanently removed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For any account issues that cannot be resolved in-app, you may also contact StageX at stagex.tv@gmail.com.

(b) Termination by StageX. StageX may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including but not limited to cases of:

• Violation of these Terms;
• Copyright infringement or repeated copyright strikes;
• Fraudulent or illegal activity;
• Conduct that is harmful to other users, third parties, or the Platform.

(c) Effect of Termination. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. Sections that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections 7 (Content License), 8-10 (Copyright), 14 (Dispute Resolution), 15 (Limitation of Liability), and 16 (Governing Law).

(d) Pending Earnings. Upon termination, any accrued creator earnings that meet the minimum payout threshold (USD $10.00) will be paid out in accordance with the regular payout schedule, provided your Stripe Connect account remains in good standing and no claims or disputes are pending against your account.

Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review the Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

(a) The Platform integrates with third-party services including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Stripe, and Apple. Your use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.

(b) StageX is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or content of third-party services, and does not endorse any third-party products or services accessible through the Platform.

StageX shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, strikes, government actions, or internet or infrastructure failures.

(a) StageX reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on the Platform and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

(b) For material changes that significantly affect your rights or obligations, we will provide at least thirty (30) days' notice before the changes take effect. Notice may be provided through the Platform, by email, or by push notification.

(c) Your continued use of the Platform following the effective date of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform and close your account.

(a) Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and StageX regarding your use of the Platform.

(b) Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

(c) Waiver. The failure of StageX to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

(d) Assignment.You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without StageX's prior written consent. StageX may assign these Terms without restriction.

(e) No Third-Party Beneficiaries.These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights, except that StageX's affiliates, officers, directors, and employees are intended third-party beneficiaries of the indemnification and limitation of liability provisions.

(f) Notices. StageX may provide notices to you via the Platform, email, or push notification. You may provide notices to StageX at stagex.tv@gmail.com.

For questions, concerns, or legal notices regarding these Terms, please contact: