LEGAL & POLICIES
SpinHub Legal Master Glossary
Last Updated: June 2025
Version: 1.0
This Master Glossary defines key terms used across SpinHub's legal documents. All policies, agreements, and guidelines reference these standardized definitions to ensure consistency.
A
Account
A registered user profile on SpinHub, including all associated data, content, settings, and payment information.
Acceptable Use
Activities and content permitted on SpinHub as defined in our Acceptable Use Policy, excluding all prohibited uses.
API
Application Programming Interface; technical interfaces that allow third-party services to interact with SpinHub's platform with proper authorization.
Appeal
A formal request to review and potentially reverse a content moderation or account action decision.
B
Benefit
Any reward, perk, or exclusive content offered by Creators to their Supporters, as outlined in the Benefit Fulfillment Guidelines.
Billing Cycle
The recurring period (typically monthly) during which Supporter subscriptions are processed and Creator payouts are calculated.
C
Chargeback
A reversal of a payment transaction initiated by a Supporter's financial institution, subject to our Payment Terms Policy.
Commerce Activity
Any transaction or exchange of value between Creators and Supporters on the platform, governed by our Community Guidelines.
Community Guidelines
SpinHub's standards for acceptable behavior and content on the platform, applicable to all Users.
Content
Any material uploaded, posted, or shared on SpinHub, including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio, livestreams, and comments.
Controller (Data)
The party that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data, as defined under GDPR and outlined in our Data Processing Agreement.
Cookie
Small data files stored on a User's device to enhance platform functionality, as described in our Cookie Policy.
Copyright
Legal rights protecting original creative works, enforced through our DMCA Copyright Policy.
Creator
A User who produces and shares Content on SpinHub and may receive financial support from other Users.
Creator Agreement
The binding contract between SpinHub and Creators defining rights, responsibilities, and revenue sharing terms.
D
Data Processing Agreement (DPA)
The agreement defining how SpinHub processes personal data on behalf of Creators, ensuring GDPR compliance.
Data Subject
An individual whose personal data is processed by SpinHub, typically Users or their customers.
Deactivation
Temporary suspension of an Account or specific features, reversible upon resolution of issues.
DMCA
Digital Millennium Copyright Act; U.S. copyright law that provides a framework for addressing copyright infringement claims.
E
Effective Date
The date when a policy, agreement, or update becomes legally binding and enforceable.
Enforcement Action
Any measure taken by SpinHub to address policy violations, ranging from warnings to account termination.
EU User
Any User accessing SpinHub from within the European Union, subject to additional protections under EU law.
F
Fee
Any charge applied by SpinHub for platform services, including transaction fees, processing fees, and platform fees as detailed in Payment Terms.
Financial Partner
Third-party payment processors, banks, or financial institutions that facilitate transactions on SpinHub.
Fulfillment
The Creator's delivery of promised Benefits to Supporters according to agreed terms and timelines.
G
GDPR
General Data Protection Regulation; EU law governing data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union.
Gross Revenue
Total payments received before deduction of fees, taxes, or other charges.
H
Hold
Temporary restriction on accessing or withdrawing funds, typically for security or compliance reasons.
I
Intellectual Property (IP)
Creative works and inventions protected by copyright, trademark, patent, or trade secret laws.
Inactive Account
An Account with no login activity for an extended period, subject to our data retention policies.
L
Legal Entity
A Creator operating as a business, company, or organization rather than an individual.
License
Permission granted by Creators to SpinHub to use, display, and distribute their Content as necessary for platform operation.
M
Membership
A Supporter's paid subscription to a Creator's content and benefits.
Moderation
The process of reviewing Content and User behavior for compliance with Community Guidelines and other policies.
N
Net Revenue
Payments after deduction of applicable fees, refunds, and chargebacks.
Notice
Formal communication regarding policy violations, account actions, or legal matters.
P
Payment Method
Credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, or other approved methods for processing transactions on SpinHub.
Payment Terms
The complete set of rules governing financial transactions, fees, payouts, and related matters on SpinHub.
Payout
Transfer of earned funds from SpinHub to a Creator's designated payment account.
Personal Data
Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined by privacy laws.
Platform
The SpinHub website, mobile applications, APIs, and all associated services.
Prohibited Content
Material explicitly forbidden by our Community Guidelines and Acceptable Use Policy.
Processor (Data)
An entity that processes personal data on behalf of a Controller, as defined in our Data Processing Agreement.
R
Refund
Return of payment to a Supporter under conditions specified in our Payment Terms Policy.
Repeat Infringement
Multiple violations of the same policy by a User, subject to escalating enforcement actions.
S
Sanctions
Legal restrictions on transactions with specific countries, entities, or individuals.
Service
All features, functionality, and support provided by SpinHub to Users.
Subscriber
See "Supporter"
Supporter
A User who provides financial support to Creators through paid subscriptions or one-time payments.
Suspension
Temporary removal of Account access or specific privileges pending investigation or resolution.
T
Tax
Government-imposed charges on transactions, including VAT, sales tax, and withholding tax as outlined in our VAT/Tax Policy.
Termination
Permanent closure of an Account and cessation of all associated services.
Terms of Service (ToS)
The primary agreement governing use of SpinHub by all Users.
Third-Party Service
External platforms, tools, or services integrated with or accessible through SpinHub.
Transaction
Any exchange of value on SpinHub, including subscriptions, tips, and commerce activities.
U
User
Any individual or entity with a SpinHub Account, including both Creators and Supporters.
User Content
See "Content"
User Data
All information associated with a User's Account, including profile information, usage data, and payment details.
V
VAT
Value Added Tax; a consumption tax applied in many jurisdictions, handled according to our VAT/Tax Policy.
Verification
Process of confirming User identity, age, or other attributes for compliance or security purposes.
Violation
Any breach of SpinHub's policies, terms, or guidelines.
W
Withdrawal
Transfer of available funds from a Creator's SpinHub balance to their external payment account.
Withholding
Retention of funds or content for legal, tax, or compliance reasons.
Cross-Reference Guide
Payment-Related Terms
See:
- Billing Cycle
- Chargeback
- Fee
- Gross Revenue
- Net Revenue
- Payout
- Payment Method
- Payment Terms
- Refund
- Transaction
- Withdrawal
Content & IP Terms
See:
- Content
- Copyright
- DMCA
- Intellectual Property
- License
- Prohibited Content
- User Content
Account & User Terms
See:
- Account
- Creator
- Deactivation
- Inactive Account
- Legal Entity
- Subscriber
- Supporter
- Suspension
- Termination
- User
- Verification
Compliance & Legal Terms
See:
- Acceptable Use
- Appeal
- Community Guidelines
- Data Processing Agreement
- GDPR
- Notice
- Sanctions
- Terms of Service
- Violation
Data & Privacy Terms
See:
- Controller
- Cookie
- Data Subject
- Personal Data
- Processor
- User Data
Usage Notes
- Capitalization: Terms defined in this glossary should be capitalized when used in legal documents.
- Updates: This glossary will be updated quarterly or as needed when new terms are introduced.
- Conflicts: If any definition conflicts with specific policy language, the policy language prevails for that specific context.
- Translations: Official translations must maintain the legal meaning of these definitions.
- Questions: For clarification on any terms, contact [email protected]
Contact Information
Support
General support: [email protected]
Creator support: [email protected]
Policy questions: [email protected]
Payment issues: [email protected]
Business Development
Partnerships: [email protected]
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Legal & Compliance
Legal matters: [email protected]
Privacy concerns: [email protected]
Data Protection Officer: [email protected]