Terms of Service

1. Service Agreement

By creating an account or using PrimeTime Media's services, you enter into this binding agreement with us. This agreement includes:

• These Terms of Service
• Our Privacy Policy
• Any additional service-specific terms
• YouTube's Terms of Service (which also apply to your use)

If you disagree with any part of these terms, please don't use our services. Your continued use indicates acceptance of any updates to these terms.

2. Our Services

PrimeTime Media provides AI-powered YouTube analytics and revenue optimization services, including:

Core Analytics Platform

• Revenue Optimization Analysis: AI-driven insights to identify monetization opportunities
• Performance Tracking: Real-time monitoring of your channel's revenue improvements
• Competitive Benchmarking: Compare your performance against industry standards
• Custom Recommendations: Personalized strategies to increase your earnings

Additional Services

• Educational content and best practices training
• Customer support and consultation
• Industry insights and trend analysis
• Performance reporting and attribution tracking

3. Eligibility & Requirements

User Requirements

To use our services, you must:

• Be at least 13 years old (or have parental/guardian consent)
• Own or have authorization to manage the YouTube channels you connect
• Have an active YouTube channel with monetization enabled
• Comply with YouTube's Partner Program policies
• Provide accurate and complete account information
• Have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement

Channel Requirements

• Channel must be in good standing with YouTube
• Must have active monetization features enabled
• Content must comply with YouTube's Community Guidelines
• No artificial inflation of metrics (fake views, subscribers, etc.)

4. Revenue Sharing Model

How Revenue Sharing Works

1. Baseline Assessment: We establish your current revenue baseline before optimization begins
2. Implementation Period: You implement our recommendations to improve performance
3. Attribution Tracking: We track additional revenue generated through our insights
4. Revenue Calculation: We calculate our share based only on the incremental revenue
5. Monthly Distribution: Revenue shares are calculated and distributed monthly

Revenue Share Terms

• No Upfront Costs: Zero setup fees, monthly subscriptions, or hidden charges
• Transparent Attribution: Full visibility into how additional revenue is calculated
• Minimum Thresholds: Revenue shares are distributed when minimum payment thresholds are met
• Performance-Based: Our earnings are directly tied to your revenue growth success

5. Your Responsibilities

Account Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date account information
• Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access
• Use your account only for authorized purposes
• Don't share your account with other users

Channel & Content Management

• Maintain compliance with YouTube's Terms of Service and Community Guidelines
• Ensure your content meets monetization eligibility requirements
• Implement our recommendations responsibly and appropriately
• Don't engage in artificial manipulation of channel metrics
• Maintain good standing with YouTube's Partner Program

Data & Information Accuracy

• Provide accurate information about your channels and revenue
• Report any significant changes to your monetization status
• Don't manipulate data or metrics to affect revenue calculations
• Cooperate with our verification and audit processes

6. Platform Usage Rules

Prohibited Uses

You may not use our platform to:

• Violate any laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices
• Attempt to hack, reverse engineer, or compromise our systems
• Share access with competitors or unauthorized parties
• Upload malicious code or attempt to damage our infrastructure
• Interfere with other users' access to our services
• Use automated tools to access our platform without permission
• Violate YouTube's policies or terms in any way

Content and Conduct Standards

• Use our services only for legitimate business purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights of others
• Don't misrepresent your relationship with PrimeTime Media
• Maintain professional conduct in all communications
• Report security vulnerabilities responsibly

7. Payments & Revenue Distribution

Payment Schedule

• Monthly Calculations: Revenue shares are calculated at the end of each month
• Payment Timeline: Payments are processed within 30 days of month-end
• Minimum Thresholds: Payments are made when minimum payout amounts are reached
• Payment Methods: We support various payment methods including bank transfers and digital payments

Revenue Attribution

• We only calculate revenue share on incremental revenue attributed to our recommendations
• Attribution methods are transparent and documented
• You receive detailed reports showing revenue calculations
• Disputes regarding calculations must be raised within 90 days

Tax Responsibilities

• You're responsible for all taxes on your YouTube revenue
• We may provide tax reporting documentation as required
• Consult with tax professionals regarding your specific obligations
• International users may have additional tax considerations

8. Data Access & Privacy

YouTube API Access

Our service uses YouTube's official Analytics API with your explicit permission:

• We access only the data necessary for revenue optimization
• You can revoke API access at any time through your account settings
• All access complies with YouTube's API Terms of Service
• Your YouTube data remains subject to Google's Privacy Policy

Data Usage

• We process your data solely for providing our services
• Individual creator data is never sold to third parties
• Anonymized, aggregated data may be used for platform improvements
• All data processing complies with applicable privacy laws

9. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Intellectual Property

PrimeTime Media owns and retains all rights to:

• Our platform, software, algorithms, and proprietary technology
• PrimeTime Media brand names, logos, and trademarks
• Analytical methodologies and optimization frameworks
• Platform design, user interface, and user experience
• Aggregated insights and anonymized data analytics

Your Intellectual Property

You retain complete ownership of:

• Your YouTube content, videos, and creative works
• Your channel brand, name, and associated trademarks
• Your subscriber base and audience relationships
• Any improvements or content created based on our recommendations

Limited License

You grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to:

• Access and analyze your YouTube data for optimization purposes
• Display your channel metrics within our platform interface
• Use anonymized data for benchmarking and platform improvements
• Reference your success (with your permission) for marketing purposes

10. Service Availability

Platform Availability

• We strive to maintain 99.5% uptime for our platform
• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
• Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
• Service interruptions don't affect revenue calculations already processed

Third-Party Dependencies

• Our service depends on YouTube's API availability and policies
• Changes to YouTube's platform may temporarily affect our services
• We're not responsible for YouTube's decisions or policy changes
• Payment processing depends on third-party financial service providers

11. Account Termination

Your Right to Terminate

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Using the account deletion feature in your dashboard
• Contacting our support team with a termination request
• Revoking YouTube API access permissions

Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate accounts that:

• Violate these Terms of Service or our platform policies
• Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful activities
• Fail to maintain YouTube Partner Program eligibility
• Provide false, misleading, or incomplete information
• Remain inactive for extended periods (12+ months without engagement)

Effects of Termination

• Access to our platform and services ends immediately
• Outstanding revenue shares are calculated and distributed
• You can request final data export within 30 days of termination
• Certain provisions of these terms survive termination (e.g., intellectual property, payments)

12. Service Limitations

Service Disclaimers

Our services are provided "as is" and we disclaim:

• Performance Guarantees: We cannot guarantee specific revenue increases
• Market Factors: External market conditions may impact results
• Platform Changes: YouTube policy changes may affect monetization
• Technical Issues: Services may experience temporary interruptions
• Third-Party Dependencies: We rely on YouTube's APIs and policies

Limitation of Liability

• Our liability is limited to the revenue shares paid to us in the preceding 12 months
• We're not liable for indirect, consequential, or incidental damages
• We're not responsible for lost profits, revenue, or business opportunities beyond our direct recommendations
• Force majeure events limit our liability for service interruptions

13. Legal Terms

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

• These terms are governed by the laws of Delaware
• Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Delaware
• We may pursue injunctive relief in any jurisdiction for intellectual property violations

Dispute Resolution

1. Direct Communication: Contact our support team first
2. Good Faith Resolution: We'll work to resolve issues collaboratively
3. Mediation: We may agree to mediation for complex disputes
4. Individual Resolution: Disputes must be resolved individually (no class actions)

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify PrimeTime Media against claims arising from:

• Your violation of these terms or applicable laws
• Your YouTube content or channel management
• Your misuse of our platform or services
• Any false or misleading information you provide

14. Terms Modifications

Updates to Terms

We may update these terms to reflect:

• Changes in our services or business model
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Industry best practices and user feedback
• YouTube platform changes that affect our services

Notification Process

• Significant changes will be announced 30 days in advance
• You'll receive email notification of material updates
• Changes will be highlighted in your account dashboard
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance

15. Support & Contact