Terms of Service

Intro/Scope

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of BuyMeCupcakes, including our websites, products, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Acceptance

By creating an account or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your country) to use the Service. If you are under the age of majority, you may use the Service only with the consent of a parent or guardian.

Accounts & Security

• You are responsible for your account credentials and all activity under your account.
• Provide accurate information and keep it updated.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

Creator obligations & content standards

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Do not post illegal, hateful, harassing, pornographic, or infringing content.
• Be transparent about what supporters receive and deliver promised benefits.
• Do not engage in fraud, scams, or misleading practices.
• You are responsible for obtaining necessary rights and permissions for your content.

Supporter terms, refunds & chargebacks

• Support payments are considered voluntary contributions unless stated otherwise.
• Refunds are not guaranteed and are handled case-by-case, subject to payment partner rules.
• Chargebacks may result in reversal of access/benefits and may incur fees.

Payments, fees, payouts & taxes

• Payments and payouts are processed by third-party payment partners.
• Platform and payment processing fees may apply. Fees will be disclosed at checkout or in your dashboard.
• Creators are responsible for all applicable taxes and regulatory obligations related to payouts.
• We may delay, hold, or reverse payouts to prevent fraud, comply with law, or resolve disputes.

Subscriptions & cancellations

• Some features may recur on a subscription basis. You can cancel at any time in your account settings.
• Upon cancellation, access typically continues until the end of the billing period.

Acceptable use

• No unlawful activities, malware, scraping, or attempts to bypass security.
• No doxxing, harassment, or exploitation of minors.
• No intellectual property infringement or unauthorized commercial use.

Intellectual property & license

We and our licensors own the Service and its content, excluding User Content. Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Service for its intended purpose.

User content & license

You retain ownership of your content. By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, and display it as necessary to operate and promote the Service. You represent that you have the rights to grant this license.

DMCA/copyright

If you believe content infringes your rights, contact legal@buymecupcakes.com with sufficient detail to process your claim.

Third-party services

The Service may link to or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.

Privacy link

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy.

Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms, legal requirements, or security concerns. You may stop using the Service at any time.

Disclaimers

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not guarantee continuous, error-free, or secure operation.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, or any loss of data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of or inability to use the Service.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BuyMeCupcakes and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in any way connected with your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

Governing law & dispute resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in your country of residence unless otherwise required by mandatory law. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of competent courts in that location, unless applicable law provides otherwise.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you by email or via the Service. Continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Questions about these Terms? Contact legal@buymecupcakes.com.