Terms of Use

Effective date: July 24, 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) form a binding agreement between you and Bent Pixels, Inc. (“Bent Pixels,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). They govern your access to and use of bentpixels.com, our creator portal, dashboards, applications, and other online products and services that link to these Terms (collectively, the “Services”).

Please read these Terms carefully. They contain an arbitration agreement and class-action waiver that affect your legal rights. Section 21 explains those provisions and how to opt out.

1. Acceptance of These Terms

By accessing or using the Services, creating an account, clicking an acceptance button, or otherwise indicating acceptance, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

If you use the Services for a company or other organization, you represent that you have authority to bind it. “You” then includes that organization.

Some Services are governed by an order form, creator agreement, campaign agreement, insertion order, license, statement of work, or other written agreement. That agreement controls if it expressly conflicts with these Terms.

2. Eligibility and Accounts

You must be at least 18 to create an account or enter a paid or commercial relationship through the Services. A person aged 13 through 17 may use general-audience portions of the Services only with a parent or legal guardian’s permission and supervision. The Services are not directed to children under 13.

You must provide accurate, current, and complete information. You are responsible for all activity under your account and for protecting credentials. Notify us promptly at info@bentpixels.com if you suspect unauthorized use. You may not share credentials, impersonate another person, or create an account for someone without authority.

3. The Services

The Services may include websites, creator tools, analytics, reporting, channel-management tools, rights-management tools, advertising and campaign services, payment tools, content-syndication tools, communications, and related features.

We may add, change, suspend, or discontinue features. We may set limits or eligibility requirements. We are not liable for a modification, suspension, or discontinuation, except as required by law or a separate written agreement.

The Services do not guarantee admission to a creator network, campaign selection, revenue, views, engagement, monetization, platform availability, or any business result.

4. YouTube Terms and API Services

The Services use YouTube API Services and may display or interact with YouTube content, data, players, or account features. By using any feature that accesses or uses YouTube API Services, you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service.

Your use is also subject to the YouTube API Services Terms of Service, YouTube API Services Developer Policies, YouTube Community Guidelines, and applicable Google policies. Google’s data practices are described in the Google Privacy Policy.

If these Terms conflict with YouTube’s terms concerning YouTube API Services, YouTube content, YouTube API Data, or YouTube brand features, YouTube’s applicable terms control for that subject.

5. Connecting Third-Party Accounts

You may choose to connect a Google, YouTube, social-media, payment, or other third-party account. You authorize us to access and use information within the permissions shown during authorization and described in our Privacy Policy.

We request only permissions used by current features. You may revoke access through the applicable third party or a disconnect control offered in the Services. Revocation may disable related features. For YouTube access, you may use the Google third-party connections page.

You remain responsible for complying with each connected service’s terms. We do not control third-party services and are not responsible for their availability, security, content, or practices.

6. YouTube Content, Images, Players, and Branding

YouTube content and API Data are licensed, not sold. Access through the Services does not transfer ownership or grant rights beyond those expressly provided by YouTube or the applicable rights holder.

You may view and interact with YouTube content only through authorized Services and player functions. Unless YouTube or the rights holder gives written permission, you may not:

download, import, copy, cache, store, archive, rehost, or provide offline playback of YouTube audiovisual content;
download, copy, scrape, crop, alter, replace, rehost, or separately exploit YouTube thumbnails, channel images, avatars, logos, icons, or other images;
remove, obscure, alter, or interfere with YouTube attribution, links, controls, advertisements, brand features, or player functions;
separate audio from video, add alternate tracks, enable hidden or background playback, or bypass geographic, playback, age, or other restrictions;
use YouTube content or API Data to infringe rights, create unauthorized derived metrics, or misrepresent the source, age, accuracy, or meaning of data; or
scrape YouTube or use undocumented methods to obtain YouTube data or content.

Any YouTube logo or icon must use an official asset, follow the YouTube Branding Guidelines, remain unaltered and fully visible, meet required minimum sizing and spacing, clearly identify YouTube as the source, and link to the relevant YouTube content or component. You may not use YouTube branding in a way that suggests sponsorship, endorsement, ownership, or authorship by YouTube.

You may not use a YouTube-sourced image or thumbnail as a general website image, marketing asset, creator headshot, or stock image unless you have a separate valid license from the rights holder that permits that use. When a separately licensed asset is used, it must not be presented as YouTube API Data or as a YouTube endorsement.

7. Your Content

“User Content” means text, images, video, audio, data, documents, messages, and other material you submit directly to the Services. It does not include YouTube audiovisual content or API Data merely accessed, displayed, or imported through YouTube API Services.

You retain ownership of your User Content. You grant Bent Pixels a nonexclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to host, store, reproduce, format, adapt, transmit, display, perform, and otherwise use User Content only:

to provide, secure, maintain, and improve the Services;
to perform a campaign, creator, licensing, syndication, payment, or other service you request;
to promote the Services or your participation when you have made the content public or separately approved that use; and
as otherwise stated in a written agreement with you.

This license lasts while needed for those purposes. It ends when the User Content is deleted from our systems, subject to reasonable backup, legal-retention, and completed-campaign needs. A separate written creator, campaign, or license agreement may grant different rights and will control.

You represent and warrant that:

you own the User Content or hold all rights needed to submit and license it;
our permitted use will not infringe copyrights, trademarks, privacy, publicity, music, guild, union, contractual, or other rights;
you obtained all releases, consents, licenses, and permissions needed for every person and third-party element in the User Content;
the User Content and its metadata are accurate and not misleading; and
the User Content complies with these Terms and applicable law.

You are responsible for royalties, residuals, fees, clearances, reporting, and payments owed in connection with your User Content, unless a separate written agreement states otherwise.

8. Publicity and Creator Likeness

We will not use a creator’s name, image, voice, likeness, channel identity, or trademarks in paid advertising, endorsements, or unrelated marketing solely because that material appears on YouTube.

We may identify public participants in the Services and display approved names, channel names, profile images, content, and campaign materials as needed to provide requested Services. Broader publicity rights require consent in a separate written agreement, campaign approval, release, or other valid license.

9. Our Content and Intellectual Property

The Services and their software, design, text, graphics, logos, trademarks, data compilations, and other content provided by Bent Pixels (“Bent Pixels Content”) are owned by Bent Pixels or its licensors and protected by intellectual-property laws.

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, nonexclusive, nontransferable, nonsublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Services for their intended purpose. No other rights are granted.

You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, lease, sublicense, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, create derivative works from, or exploit Bent Pixels Content except as law expressly permits or we authorize in writing. You may not remove ownership notices or use our names, logos, or marks without written permission.

If you provide feedback, you grant us a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use it without restriction or compensation. This does not include confidential information identified under a separate agreement.

10. Acceptable Use

You may not use the Services to:

violate law, regulation, sanctions, export controls, or another person’s rights;
infringe or misappropriate intellectual property, privacy, publicity, confidentiality, or contractual rights;
upload illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, obscene, exploitative, hateful, harassing, threatening, or harmful material;
exploit or endanger a child or collect information from a child unlawfully;
impersonate, deceive, misrepresent affiliation, or submit false information;
send spam, phishing, malware, or unauthorized advertising;
interfere with security, integrity, availability, users, networks, or connected platforms;
probe, scan, test, bypass, disable, or circumvent security or access controls;
scrape, crawl, index, extract, harvest, or use automated means without written permission;
reverse engineer, copy, benchmark, or create a competing service from nonpublic features or data;
use bots or automation to generate platform views, likes, comments, subscriptions, uploads, or other actions without each user’s specific consent;
access another person’s account or data without authority;
resell, sublicense, rent, or provide unauthorized access to the Services;
use the Services or output to train a machine-learning model without written permission;
use the Services for high-risk activities where failure could cause death, injury, or environmental harm; or
help another person do any prohibited act.

Our Community Guidelines, when presented through the Services, may provide additional conduct rules. We may remove content, restrict features, preserve evidence, or suspend accounts when reasonably needed to enforce these Terms, protect users, or comply with law.

11. Platform Actions and User Consent

We identify actions that the Services can take on a connected account. We take actions that insert, share, update, upload, claim, release, block, monetize, change visibility, or delete content or data only within your authorization and with the consent required by the applicable platform.

You must review proposed actions and settings before approval. You may not direct us to take an action you lack authority to approve. You are responsible for directions issued through your account.

12. Content Moderation and Enforcement

We may, but are not required to, review User Content or conduct. We may remove or restrict content, reject submissions, suspend or terminate accounts, and report conduct when we reasonably believe it violates these Terms, a platform rule, a written agreement, or law.

We may preserve and disclose information when reasonably necessary to investigate violations, prevent harm, respond to legal process, or protect rights. Enforcement decisions do not create a duty to monitor all content or conduct.

13. Copyright Complaints

We respect intellectual-property rights. A copyright owner or authorized agent may send a notice under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. section 512, containing:

a physical or electronic signature;
identification of the copyrighted work, or a representative list;
identification and location of the allegedly infringing material;
the claimant’s name, address, telephone number, and email address;
a good-faith statement that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or law; and
a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the notice is accurate and the claimant is authorized to act.

Send notices to:

Bent Pixels, Inc.
Attn: DMCA Agent
10000 Washington Blvd, 6th Floor
Culver City, CA 90232
United States
Email: info@bentpixels.com

A person whose material was removed may submit a counter-notice meeting 17 U.S.C. section 512(g). We may provide the counter-notice to the claimant and restore material as permitted by law. We may terminate repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

14. Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle personal information, YouTube API Data, cookies, account connections, revocation, and deletion requests. By using the Services, you acknowledge that notice.

15. Fees, Payments, and Taxes

Fees, payouts, revenue shares, minimum guarantees, campaign budgets, payment timing, chargebacks, reserves, refunds, and taxes are governed by the applicable written agreement or checkout terms.

Unless required by law or stated in a written agreement, fees are nonrefundable. You authorize us and our payment providers to process permitted charges, payouts, adjustments, and verification steps. You are responsible for taxes and accurate payment and tax information.

16. Third-Party Services and Content

The Services may contain links, embeds, data, content, products, or services supplied by third parties. We do not control or endorse them unless expressly stated. Third-party terms and privacy notices govern your use.

We are not responsible for third-party content, accuracy, availability, security, practices, transactions, or disputes. Your dealings with third parties are between you and them.

17. Confidentiality

These Terms do not replace a nondisclosure agreement. If you receive nonpublic information through the Services that is marked confidential or reasonably should be understood as confidential, you may use it only for the purpose provided and must protect it with reasonable care.

This duty does not cover information you can document was lawfully known without restriction, independently developed, lawfully received from another source, or made public without breach. A legally required disclosure is permitted after reasonable notice when lawful.

18. Disclaimers

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE SERVICES AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” BENT PIXELS AND ITS AFFILIATES, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, CURRENT, OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE DO NOT WARRANT ANY PLATFORM DECISION, MONETIZATION STATUS, CAMPAIGN RESULT, REVENUE, AUDIENCE RESULT, CONTENT AVAILABILITY, OR THIRD-PARTY SERVICE.

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain disclaimers. Those disclaimers apply only to the extent permitted by law.

19. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BENT PIXELS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THEIR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS WILL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) $100; OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID BENT PIXELS FOR THE SERVICE GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM DURING THE 12 MONTHS BEFORE THE EVENT.

These limits do not apply to liability that cannot lawfully be limited, or to a separate written agreement that expressly states another limit.

20. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by law, you will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Bent Pixels and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from claims, damages, losses, judgments, liabilities, costs, and reasonable legal fees arising from:

your User Content;
your use or misuse of the Services;
your breach of these Terms or a connected platform’s rules;
your violation of law or another person’s rights; or
actions taken through your account or at your direction.

We may control the defense of a covered claim. You will cooperate and may not settle a claim imposing liability, admission, or obligation on us without written consent. This section does not require a consumer to indemnify us where prohibited by law.

21. Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Class Waiver

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, each party must send a written notice describing the dispute and requested relief. Send notices to info@bentpixels.com and the address in Section 24. The parties will try in good faith to resolve the dispute for 30 days. A limitations period is tolled during that period.

Binding Individual Arbitration

Except for excluded disputes below, any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services will be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS under its rules applicable to the dispute. The Federal Arbitration Act governs this arbitration agreement. The arbitration will occur in Los Angeles County, California, remotely, or at another mutually agreed location. The arbitrator may award any relief available in court on an individual basis and will issue a reasoned written decision.

Excluded Disputes

Either party may bring an individual claim in small-claims court. Either party may seek temporary or injunctive relief in court to protect intellectual property, confidential information, account security, or the Services from unauthorized access or abuse. Nothing here limits a right to seek public injunctive relief where that right cannot lawfully be waived.

Class and Jury Waiver

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, EACH PARTY WAIVES A JURY TRIAL. EACH PARTY MAY BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN A CLASS, COLLECTIVE, CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR PRIVATE-ATTORNEY-GENERAL ACTION. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT COMBINE CLAIMS OR PRESIDE OVER A REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING UNLESS BOTH PARTIES AGREE IN WRITING.

Fees

Payment of arbitration fees will follow JAMS rules and applicable law. Bent Pixels will not seek legal fees from an individual consumer unless the arbitrator finds the claim was frivolous or brought for an improper purpose.

Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by emailing info@bentpixels.com within 30 days after you first accept these Terms. Use the subject “Arbitration Opt-Out” and include your full name, account email, mailing address, and a clear statement that you opt out. Opting out affects only this arbitration agreement and does not affect the remaining Terms.

If Arbitration Is Unenforceable

If this arbitration agreement does not apply to a dispute, the exclusive forum will be the state or federal courts located in Los Angeles County, California, except where law gives you a nonwaivable right to another forum.

22. Governing Law

The Federal Arbitration Act governs Section 21. Otherwise, California law governs these Terms, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, except to the extent your local law provides nonwaivable protections.

23. Suspension and Termination

You may stop using the Services at any time. You may close an account through available controls or by contacting us.

We may suspend or terminate access if you breach these Terms, create risk or legal exposure, fail to pay, misuse a platform, threaten security, or if a platform or law requires it. When practical, we will provide notice and a chance to address the issue.

Upon termination, your license to use the Services ends. Provisions concerning ownership, licenses needed for completed uses, confidentiality, payments, disclaimers, liability, indemnification, disputes, and other terms that by nature should survive will remain effective. Data handling after termination follows our Privacy Policy and applicable written agreements.

24. General Terms and Contact

Changes

We may update these Terms. We will post the revised Terms, update the effective date, and give additional notice when required. Material changes apply prospectively. Continued use after the effective date constitutes acceptance where permitted by law. If law or a platform requires renewed affirmative acceptance, we will request it.

Electronic Communications

You consent to receive agreements, notices, and records electronically. You may retain copies for your records. Marketing communications remain subject to applicable consent and opt-out rights.

Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign them in connection with an affiliate reorganization, financing, merger, acquisition, sale, or transfer of the Services.

Force Majeure

We are not responsible for delay or failure caused by events beyond reasonable control, including internet or platform outages, labor disputes, natural disasters, war, terrorism, epidemics, government actions, or utility failures.

Severability and Waiver

If a provision is unenforceable, it will be limited to the minimum extent needed, and the rest remains effective. Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and any applicable written agreement form the entire agreement about the Services and replace prior understandings on that subject. A separate signed agreement controls to the extent it expressly conflicts.

No Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms do not create third-party beneficiary rights, except that entities protected by the disclaimers, liability limits, and indemnity may enforce those provisions.

California Consumer Notice

California users may contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services, California Department of Consumer Affairs, at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.