Self-Serve Platform Terms

These Self-Serve Platform Terms ("Terms") govern your use of YieldMaximizer's self-serve advertising platform ("Platform"), which provides tools for creating, managing, and optimizing advertising campaigns. These Terms supplement our main Terms of Use.

1. Platform Access

Registration and Eligibility

To access the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
• Provide accurate and complete registration information
• Have the legal authority to enter into advertising agreements
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain a valid payment method for billing purposes

Account Verification

We may require verification of your identity and business information, including:

• Government-issued identification
• Business registration documents
• Tax identification numbers
• Banking or payment information
• Additional documentation as required by law

Platform Features

2. Account Management

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
• Using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication
• Monitoring your account for unauthorized access
• Immediately reporting any security incidents
• Keeping your account information current and accurate

User Roles and Permissions

The Platform supports multiple user roles:

Account Limits

• Maximum number of active campaigns per account
• Daily and monthly spending limits
• Creative file size and format restrictions
• API rate limits for data access

3. Campaign Creation and Management

Campaign Setup

When creating campaigns, you must:

• Provide accurate campaign objectives and targeting information
• Upload compliant creative materials
• Set appropriate budgets and bid amounts
• Configure proper tracking and measurement
• Comply with all advertising policies and guidelines

Creative Requirements

• Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, HTML5
• Maximum file sizes and dimensions as specified
• No prohibited content or misleading claims
• Proper landing page functionality and relevance
• Required disclosures and legal notices

Targeting and Optimization

• Use targeting options responsibly and accurately
• Respect audience privacy and consent preferences
• Monitor campaign performance and make necessary adjustments
• Implement proper conversion tracking

4. Billing and Payments

Payment Methods

The Platform accepts the following payment methods:

• Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express)
• Debit cards with credit processing capability
• Bank transfers (for qualified accounts)
• Prepaid account credits

Billing Models

Billing Terms

• Payment Processing: Charges processed within 24-48 hours
• Billing Currency: USD (other currencies may be available)
• Tax Responsibility: You are responsible for applicable taxes
• Refund Policy: Refunds subject to our refund policy
• Disputed Charges: Must be reported within 30 days

Spending Controls

• Set daily and monthly spending limits
• Campaign-level budget controls
• Automatic pause when limits are reached
• Real-time spending notifications

5. Advertising Policies

Content Policies

All advertising content must comply with our policies:

Review Process

• All campaigns and creatives are subject to review
• Automated and manual review processes
• Review typically completed within 24 hours
• Appeals process available for rejected content
• Ongoing monitoring for policy compliance

Policy Violations

Violations may result in:

• Campaign rejection or suspension
• Account warnings or restrictions
• Account suspension or termination
• Refusal of future advertising

6. Performance and Reporting

Performance Metrics

The Platform provides various performance metrics:

• Impressions, clicks, and click-through rates
• Conversion tracking and attribution
• Cost metrics (CPC, CPM, CPA)
• Audience demographics and insights
• Viewability and brand safety metrics

Data Accuracy

• Data is updated in near real-time
• Some metrics may have reporting delays
• Third-party measurement discrepancies may occur
• Historical data may be adjusted for accuracy

Reporting Features

• Customizable dashboard views
• Scheduled report delivery
• Data export capabilities
• API access for automated reporting

7. User Responsibilities

Account Management

As a Platform user, you are responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate account and billing information
• Monitoring campaign performance and budgets
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws
• Protecting your account credentials and access
• Promptly reporting any issues or concerns

Legal Compliance

• Comply with advertising laws and regulations
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Honor privacy laws and user consent
• Maintain appropriate business licenses
• Follow industry standards and best practices

Platform Usage

• Use the Platform only for legitimate advertising purposes
• Do not attempt to circumvent platform controls
• Respect other users and platform resources
• Provide feedback and report bugs when encountered

8. Platform Availability

Service Availability

We strive to maintain high platform availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted service. The Platform may be unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency maintenance or security issues
• Third-party service dependencies
• Force majeure events

Maintenance and Updates

• Scheduled maintenance will be announced in advance
• Emergency maintenance may occur without notice
• Platform features and functionality may be updated
• Deprecated features will have reasonable transition periods

Support Channels

• Self-service help center and documentation
• Email support for technical issues
• Platform status page for service updates
• Community forums for user discussions

9. Data and Privacy

Data Collection and Use

Your use of the Platform is subject to our Privacy Policy. We collect and use data to:

• Provide and improve Platform services
• Process billing and payments
• Deliver advertising campaigns
• Provide customer support
• Comply with legal obligations

User Privacy Obligations

• Obtain necessary consents for data processing
• Provide clear privacy notices to users
• Respect user privacy choices and opt-outs
• Implement appropriate data security measures
• Comply with applicable privacy laws

Data Security

• We implement industry-standard security measures
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access controls and monitoring are in place
• Regular security audits and assessments

10. Termination

Termination by User

You may terminate your Platform account at any time by:

• Using the account closure feature in your dashboard
• Contacting our support team
• Providing written notice of termination

Termination by YieldMaximizer

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms or our policies
• Non-payment of fees or charges
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Repeated policy violations
• Risk to platform security or integrity

Effect of Termination

• All active campaigns will be paused immediately
• Account access will be revoked
• Final billing will be processed
• Data retention subject to our privacy policy
• Unused prepaid balances may be refunded (subject to terms)

11. Disclaimers

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE:

• Specific advertising performance or results
• Uninterrupted platform availability
• Error-free operation or data accuracy
• Compatibility with all systems or browsers
• Achievement of your advertising objectives

12. General Provisions

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California.

Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform or via email.

Contact Information

For questions about the Platform or these Terms: