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# Terms of Service |
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*Last updated: June 8, 2026* |
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Makenot.work is operated by Make Creative, LLC ("we", "us", "our"). By using our service, you agree to these terms. |
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## The Short Version |
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- You own your content |
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- You're responsible for your content |
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- We provide the platform, you provide the creativity |
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- Don't do illegal things |
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- Either party can end this relationship anytime |
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## Accounts |
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### Eligibility |
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You must be 18+ or the age of majority in your jurisdiction to create a creator account. Fan accounts require you to be 13+ (or your jurisdiction's minimum). |
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### Account Security |
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You're responsible for your account credentials. Enable two-factor authentication. If you suspect unauthorized access, contact us immediately at security@makenot.work. |
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### Account Types |
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- **Creator accounts**: Pay a monthly tier fee, can upload and sell content |
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- **Fan accounts**: Free, can purchase and access content |
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## Creator Terms |
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### Your Content |
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You retain all rights to content you upload. By uploading, you grant us a license to host, display, and distribute your content as necessary to operate the service. |
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### Revenue |
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We charge 0% platform fee on fan payments. Payment processing fees (~3%) are deducted before funds reach you. |
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### Prohibited Content |
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Don't upload: |
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- Content you don't have rights to distribute |
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- Illegal content (varies by jurisdiction) |
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- Content that violates others' rights |
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- Malware or harmful code |
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### Content Moderation |
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We remove content that violates these terms. We try to give notice before removal when possible. See [Content Moderation](./moderation.md) for details. |
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## Fan Terms |
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### Purchases |
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When you buy content: |
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- You get a license for personal use |
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- You can download and keep files |
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- You can't redistribute or resell |
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- One-time purchases: access persists even if the creator leaves (90-day download window) |
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- Membership-gated content: access persists during the 90-day grace period if a creator deletes their account. After 90 days, content is removed. Active memberships are not billed during this period |
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### Memberships |
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- Billed monthly |
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- Cancel anytime |
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- Access continues until end of billing period |
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- No refunds for partial months |
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## Data & Privacy |
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See our [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md). Summary: |
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- We collect minimal data |
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- We don't track you |
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- We don't sell your data |
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- You can export or delete your data |
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## Termination |
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### By You |
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Cancel anytime. Export your data first. Creator memberships end at the billing period. |
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### By Us |
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We may terminate accounts that violate these terms. We'll provide notice when possible and allow data export for non-egregious violations. |
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## Disclaimers |
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The service is provided "as is." We do our best but can't guarantee uptime, data integrity, or that you'll make money. Back up your content. |
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## Liability |
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Our liability is limited to the amount you've paid us in the past 12 months. We're not liable for indirect damages, lost profits, or lost data. |
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The disclaimers and limits in this section do not override the specific commitments in [What We Guarantee](../about/guarantees.md), including uptime, data preservation, backup, shutdown notice, and founder-pricing lock-in. Where this section and the Guarantees conflict, the Guarantees control. |
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## Disputes |
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We prefer to resolve disputes directly. If that fails, disputes are governed by Colorado law and handled in Colorado courts. |
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## Changes |
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We may update these terms: |
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- **General changes**: 90 days notice before they take effect |
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- **Privacy policy changes**: 90 days notice before they take effect |
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- **Pricing changes**: 90 days notice + grandfathering at current rate for at least 12 months (see [guarantees](../about/guarantees.md)) |
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- **Exceptions**: Changes required by law, court order, or to address an active security threat may take effect immediately |
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We'll notify you by email when terms change. Continued use after the notice period constitutes acceptance. |
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## Contact |
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Questions? Email legal@makenot.work. |
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## See Also |
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- [Privacy Policy](./privacy-policy.md): Data collection and handling |
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- [Acceptable Use Policy](./acceptable-use.md): Content rules |
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- [What We Guarantee](../about/guarantees.md): Platform commitments |
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- [How We Work](../about/how-we-work.md): Business model and pricing |
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