These terms (the “Writers’ Terms”) are a contract between the writer (“You” or “Writers”) and Opined Online Business Services Pvt Ltd (or “Opined). They govern your use of Opined services as a writer. All capitalized terms used in the Opined Writers’ Terms have the same meaning as defined in the Opined Terms of Service, which incorporated this policy by reference into its terms. Through the Opined Platform, you can write and post your opinion article, on a wide range of topics.
By participating as a writer on the Opined Platform, you agree to these Opined Writers’ Terms, as well as Opined’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Opined’s General Opinion Article Guidelines and all other terms and conditions that generally apply to the Opined Platform (all of these together are the “Terms”).
Please read the Terms carefully. If you don’t understand them or don’t accept any of them, then you cannot participate as a writer on the Opined Platform. Your online acceptance of Opined’s Terms form a binding agreement between you and Opined and show your intent to be bound by them.
User Opinion Article & Monetization
For each opinion article written and associated with your account (other than comments you post on opinion articles or opinion threads), you have the chance to receive revenue based on various performance factors, including reader engagement, provided your article is eligible for monetization under our revenue sharing model.
Based on the performance of the opinion article, Opined will pay you a portion of the revenue received by Opined from the advertisement revenue generated through your opinion article page, as determined by Opined. For details, you can visit our payment terms.
Opined will send you payment for any revenues accrued during a given calendar month by sending payment after that month. Opined reserves the right to adjust at any time the factors by which opinion article performance and revenue are determined.
We advise you to read the eligibility criteria for the revenue sharing model and payment terms carefully.
Only articles published on or after March 05, 2020 will be considered under the revenue sharing model and any article published before March 05, 2020 will not be eligible for monetization.
Article Editing
You will be able to edit your article as many times as you wish before or after publishing if your article is not eligible for monetization.
If your article is selected under our revenue sharing model for monetization, you will not be able to edit it once it’s marked as eligible for monetization.
Invalid Revenue Generation
The writer must not involve in generating invalid revenue for the opinion article posted on Opined, by any means. The writer should not take part or encourage invalid revenue generation through drawing invalid traffic that includes any ad clicks or ad impressions that may artificially inflate the page revenues or writer’s earnings. Invalid Revenue covers intentionally fraudulent ad traffic as well as accidental ad clicks.
Invalid revenue includes, but is not limited to:
Clicks and impressions on ads must result from genuine user interest, and any method that artificially generates ad clicks or impressions is defined as invalid revenue generation and strictly prohibited. If we observe a high level of invalid revenue generation activity on your account, we may suspend or disable the account. Additionally, if we are unable to verify the quality of the revenue generation from your page, we may limit or disable your account. Due to invalid revenue generation activities, you may also see a difference between your estimated and finalized earnings.
Necessary Rights
You may only post your opinions if you have sufficient rights to make commercial use of the content in it, including text, video, and audio elements. Opined may require you to provide documentation proving you own sufficient rights for the post.
The consequences of posting your opinion when you lack the rights to do so or failing to provide adequate documentation upon request include the revenue termination, suspension or termination of your post, and/or suspension or termination of your account.
You are not entitled to earn or receive any revenue in connection with your content in any of the following circumstances: (1) if one or more third parties claim rights to any element(s) of your content, (2) if monetization is disabled by Opined for a post, or (3) if your participation as Opined Writer is suspended or terminated. If any of these occur, Opined will use reasonable efforts to notify you.
Usage of Third-Party Services
Opined may use third-party services to aid writers with tools that may help to improve the post and look attractive to readers. While Opined provides you with the basic rights to use third-party services, writers will be responsible to maintain and respect the copyright policies of third-party services. If the writer wishes to use copyrighted content from third-party services, such as photos/ illustrations, the writer should buy and pay for the required rights to use the specific content.
Termination
Opined reserves the right of revenue termination or removal of an opinion post, which will end that post’s ability to generate revenue. Opined reserves the right in its sole discretion to terminate your participation in the Opined Platform at any time.
Account and Payment Method Requirement
In order to accrue or receive payment of any revenues, you must have at all time an active Opined account, registered as a writer on Opined and a payment method associated with it. Opined does not owe you for any revenues that may be associated with your content during any period in which you do not have a valid Opined account, registered as a writer or payment method. Entering correct payment details is your sole responsibility and Opined is not liable to pay you any amount including related penalties in case of incorrect payment details are updated. You also agree to pay the penalties/ charges incurred by Opined to us in the event of Opined being charged for your incorrect payment details.
Changes or Discontinuation of Revenue Sharing Model
Opined reserves the right to modify, suspend or discontinue the Revenue Sharing Model with or without notice to you. Opined will not be liable to you or any third party for any such modification, suspension, or termination. Opined may change these Terms from time to time so we encourage you to periodically review this page for the most up-to-date version. If you refuse to accept the updated Terms then Opined reserves its right to suspend or terminate your participation in the Opined Platform.
Communications
By becoming a writer, you consent to receive communications from us related to it, including marketing communications such as newsletters, special offers, promotional announcements, and customer surveys, to your registered email address or via other methods.
Taxes
If required by law, you are responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes in connection with your participation in the Opined Platform. Such taxes may include duties, customs fees, currency exchange fees, or other taxes (other than income tax), along with any related penalties or interest.
Governing Law & Forum
The governing law, mandatory forum, and dispute resolution provisions of Opined’s Terms also apply to these Writer's Terms and any dispute arising under them.
Miscellaneous
You participate in the Opined Platform at your own risk. You agree that you are solely responsible for your actions in connection with your posts and comments on posts, any breach of your obligations under the Terms, and for the consequences of any such breach.
Except as modified by these Terms, Opined’s Terms of Service remain in effect. Opined’s right to modify or revise the Terms of Service also applies to these Terms.
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