Kollekt - Terms of Service

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Kollekt platform (the “Platform”), provided by Kollekt Group Oy (business ID: 3336449-2), a company incorporated under the laws of Finland, with its registered address at c/o WA Yhtiöt Oy, Äyritie 12 C, 01510 Vantaa, Finland (“Kollekt”, “we”, “our” or “us”).

By creating an account or using any part of the Platform, you (“you” or the “User”) agree to be bound by these Terms. The Terms apply to all Users of the Platform, including:

  • Creators: individuals or entities who publish, upload, and offer content or experiences to others on the Platform; and
  • Collectors: individuals who follow, subscribe to, or otherwise access content or offerings from Creators on the Platform.

Kollekt provides the technical infrastructure that enables Creators to share digital content and experiences with their audience. We do not create, own, or control the content made available by Creators, nor do we participate in the delivery of any Creator’s offerings. Kollekt is not a party to the agreement between the Creator and the Collector. Our role is limited to providing access to the Platform and facilitating payments through our third-party payment processor.

Please read these Terms carefully before using the Platform. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Platform.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after such notification constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

2. Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms, the following definitions shall apply:

  • Account: A user profile created on the Platform via email authentication or third-party login (OAuth) that enables access to features as either a Creator or Collector.
  • Collector: A User who follows one or more Creators on the Platform, subscribes to their content, or purchases individual content or experiences.
  • Content: Any material uploaded, published, or made available by a Creator via the Platform, including but not limited to text, images, video, audio, livestreams, and other digital files.
  • Creator: A User who publishes or offers Content on the Platform to Collectors, either freely or behind a paywall (e.g., via subscription or one-time payment).
  • Follower Content: Content made visible to Collectors who follow a Creator without a paid subscription.
  • Subscriber Content: Content made accessible only to Collectors who have an active paid subscription to a Creator.
  • Paid Product: Any one-time purchase (separate from subscriptions) that grants access to specific Content or experience as determined by the Creator.
  • Platform: The digital service operated by Kollekt that enables Creators to publish Content and Collectors to access or pay for such Content.
  • Service: The Platform and all associated features, tools, software, and support services provided by Kollekt.
  • Stripe: The third-party payment processor used by Kollekt to facilitate payments between Collectors and Creators.
  • Terms: These Terms of Use, including any updates made by Kollekt in accordance with Section 1.
  • User: Any individual or entity that creates an Account and uses the Platform, either as a Creator or Collector.

3. Account Creation

3.1. Eligibility

To create an Account and use the Platform, you must:

  • Be at least 13 years old and legally capable of entering into a binding agreement under applicable law; and
  • If you are under 18 years of age, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use the Platform.

3.2. Account Registration

To access the Platform, you must create an Account using your email address or a supported third-party login method (OAuth). You agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information during registration and to keep your information current at all times.

3.3. Account Types

Each Account may function as either a Creator, a Collector, or both, depending on how you use the Platform. Functionality may vary based on your role and activity.

3.4. Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities that occur under your Account. If you suspect any unauthorized use or access, you must notify us immediately at support@kollekt.io.

3.5. Compliance

You agree to use the Platform only in accordance with these Terms, applicable laws, and good practices. Kollekt reserves the right to suspend or terminate your Account if you violate these Terms or misuse the Platform.

4. Use of the Platform

4.1. Overview

The Platform enables Creators to publish and offer digital Content to Collectors, and enables Collectors to follow, subscribe to, or purchase access to Content from Creators.

4.2. Collectors

As a Collector, you may:

  • Create a free Account and follow one or more Creators;
  • Access any Content made available to Followers;
  • Subscribe to a Creator on a monthly basis to access Subscriber Content;
  • Purchase access to Paid Products (e.g. one-off videos, livestreams, behind-the-scenes content);
  • Manage your subscriptions and purchases via your Account settings.

Access to paid Content is granted only upon successful payment and remains subject to the Creator’s continued presence on the Platform and fulfillment of their offerings.

4.3. Creators

As a Creator, you may:

  • Publish Content to be made available to Followers or Subscribers;
  • Offer monthly subscriptions to Collectors, with pricing determined by you;
  • Offer Paid Products that require a one-time payment, regardless of subscription status;
  • Access tools to manage your audience, view sales reports, and upload content;
  • Set the visibility of each piece of Content (e.g. public, follower-only, subscriber-only, paid).

You are solely responsible for delivering the Content and experiences you offer to your audience.

As a Creator, you must provide a clear description of the Content, its pricing and delivery terms, as well as identity and contact details of yourselves, as required by the applicable consumer protection laws. You must also publish information on whether you are a trader or other legal entity, and if you are not a trader or other legal entity, information on the fact that the rights of the Collector based on consumer protection legislation do not apply. If you are a trader or other legal entity, you must comply with all obligations under the applicable

4.4. Platform Limitations

Kollekt does not guarantee visibility or reach of any published Content. Features such as notifications, visibility tools, and engagement analytics are offered on a best-effort basis and may change over time.

4.5. Content Restrictions

Users may not upload or share Content that:

  • Violates applicable law or infringes intellectual property rights;
  • Contains hate speech, harassment, or threats;
  • Includes sexually explicit material involving minors, or any unlawful or abusive material;
  • Violates these Terms or the rights of other Users.

Kollekt reserves the right to remove any Content that it determines, in its sole discretion, violates these rules or applicable law.

4.7. Cancellation Rights

The Platform enables Creators to publish and offer digital Content to Collectors. The digital Content may be delivered to the Collector immediately upon payment of the applicable price or fee. In such case, the Collector acknowledges and agrees that cancellation right under the consumer protection law does not apply.

5. Payments and Subscriptions

5.1. Payment Processing

All payments on the Platform are processed securely via our third-party payment provider, Stripe. By using the Platform, you agree to be bound by Stripe’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Kollekt does not store or process payment information directly.

5.2. Subscriptions

Creators may offer recurring monthly subscriptions to their Content. By subscribing to a Creator, you agree to:

  • Pay the subscription fee set by the Creator;
  • Be billed on a monthly recurring basis until you cancel;
  • Access subscriber-only Content for as long as your subscription remains active and paid.

Subscription billing starts immediately upon confirmation and renews automatically each month. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Account settings. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing cycle; no refunds are issued for partial months.

5.3. Paid Products

Creators may offer Paid Products that require a one-time payment to access specific Content or experiences. These may include livestreams, digital downloads, behind-the-scenes videos, or other items as defined by the Creator. Paid Products:

  • Are separate from subscription access;
  • May or may not be available to Subscribers;
  • Remain accessible after purchase, subject to Section 4.2 and 7.

5.4. Pricing and Taxes

Creators are responsible for setting the prices for their subscriptions and Paid Products. Kollekt may add applicable taxes (e.g., VAT) to the displayed prices where required by law. All prices are shown in euros (€), unless otherwise stated.

5.5. Receipts and Payouts

Collectors receive payment confirmation from Stripe, which will display Kollekt as the payment facilitator. However, the Creator is solely responsible for fulfilling the Content or experience associated with the payment.

Kollekt is not the seller of the Content and does not assume responsibility for the delivery, quality, or availability of Creator offerings.

5.6. Refunds

All payments are final. Kollekt does not issue refunds. Any refund requests must be handled directly between the Collector and the Creator. Kollekt may, in its sole discretion, assist in resolving disputes but is not obligated to do so.

6. Content and Intellectual Property

6.1. Ownership of Content

Creators retain full ownership of all Content they upload or publish on the Platform. By uploading or publishing Content, the Creator grants Kollekt a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, distribute, and promote the Content solely in connection with operating and marketing the Platform.

This license does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property rights to Kollekt and ends when the Content is deleted from the Platform, except as required for legal or operational reasons (e.g., backup, legal compliance, dispute resolution).

6.2. Responsibility for Content

Creators are solely responsible for ensuring they have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions to publish the Content they share via the Platform. This includes all copyrights, trademarks, and any third-party rights that may apply.

By uploading Content, Creators confirm that:

  • They own the Content or have the right to use it;
  • The Content does not infringe any third-party rights;
  • The Content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.

6.3. Collector Access and Restrictions

Collectors do not acquire any ownership or commercial rights to the Content they access via subscription or one-time purchase. All rights remain with the Creator.

Unless explicitly authorized by the Creator, Collectors may not:

  • Copy, share, distribute, reproduce, modify, or publicly display any Creator Content;
  • Use the Content for commercial or promotional purposes;
  • Make the Content available outside the Platform.

Access to Content is granted solely for private, personal, and non-commercial use, and may be revoked at any time in accordance with these Terms.

6.4. Prohibited Content

Content must not:

  • Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others;
  • Contain unlawful, misleading, defamatory, or abusive material;
  • Promote hate, violence, or discrimination;
  • Contain sexually explicit material involving minors, or any form of non-consensual sexual content.

Kollekt reserves the right to remove any Content that it determines violates these Terms, applicable law, or our policies, without prior notice.

6.5. Use of Kollekt Branding

You may not use the name, logo, trademarks, or branding of Kollekt except with our prior written consent or as clearly permitted by the Platform’s functionality (e.g., sharing tools or platform badges).

6.6. Reporting Infringements

If you believe that any Content on the Platform infringes your intellectual property rights, please notify us immediately at support@kollekt.io with sufficient detail for us to investigate and take appropriate action.

7. Platform Role and Liability

7.1. Kollekt as a Platform Provider

Kollekt provides the technical platform that enables Creators to publish digital content and experiences, and enables Collectors to access such content by following, subscribing, or making one-time purchases. Kollekt is not a party to any agreement between a Creator and a Collector.

7.2. Kollekt Is Not a Seller

All subscriptions and Paid Products are offered by the Creator, who is solely responsible for the content, delivery, and fulfillment of what they promise to Collectors. Kollekt does not create, verify, endorse, or guarantee any Creator Content or offering.

Any contractual relationship or obligation arising from a subscription or purchase exists solely between the Creator and the Collector.

7.3. No Guarantees or Commitments

Kollekt makes no representations or warranties regarding:

  • The availability, quality, or accuracy of any Content;
  • The conduct of any User;
  • Whether a Creator will deliver on their promised Content;
  • Any outcomes resulting from following, subscribing to, or purchasing from a Creator.

Kollekt does not screen or approve Content before publication and is not responsible for monitoring User activity.

7.4. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:

  • Kollekt is not liable for any damages, losses, or disputes arising from interactions between Users, or from any failure by a Creator to deliver promised Content.
  • Kollekt is not responsible for indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, or special damages, including loss of income, data, or goodwill.
  • In no event shall Kollekt’s total liability for any claim exceed the amount paid by the Collector to Kollekt (excluding Creator share) in the past three (3) months.

Nothing in these Terms limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under Finnish law.

7.5. Platform Access and Changes

Kollekt may, at its sole discretion, suspend or terminate access to the Platform (or any part of it), modify features, or discontinue services at any time, without prior notice. This may occur, for example, for technical upgrades, legal compliance, or if a User violates these Terms.

7.6. Third-Party Services

The Platform may contain links to or integrations with third-party services (e.g., Stripe). Kollekt is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or practices of any third-party services. Your use of such services is subject to their own terms and policies.

7.7. Compliance with certain regulatory obligations

Under the applicable law, the Platform may be required to identify and verify the Creators for the anti-money laundering (AML) / know-your-customer (KYC) purposes and/or to identify and report income earned by the Creators to tax authorities. If the Platform were subject to such regulatory obligations, you undertake to fully comply with any and all instructions and guidance issued by the Platform for compliance purposes.

8. Fees and Payouts

8.1. Platform Fees

Kollekt charges a platform fee on all payments made by Collectors to Creators through the Platform. The current fee structure is published on our website or within the Creator dashboard. These fees may be updated from time to time. By continuing to use the Platform after a fee change, Creators accept the new pricing.

8.2. Payment Processing

All payments are processed by Stripe. In addition to Kollekt’s platform fee, Stripe’s own transaction and payout fees apply. Kollekt does not control Stripe’s pricing or terms and is not responsible for any issues arising from payment processing.

8.3. Payouts to Creators

After deduction of applicable platform and payment processing fees, the remaining funds are made available to Creators via Stripe. The timing of payouts depends on Stripe’s policies and the Creator’s account setup. Kollekt is not responsible for delays, holds, or failures in payouts caused by Stripe.

8.4. Separate Stripe Account

Creators may be required to set up and maintain an account with Stripe and agree to Stripe’s terms to receive payments. Kollekt does not intermediate or guarantee the Creator’s relationship with Stripe.

8.5. Taxes and Reporting Obligations

Creators are solely responsible for:

  • Complying with applicable tax laws, including declaring and paying any income taxes, VAT, or other levies resulting from earnings on the Platform;
  • Ensuring all pricing includes applicable taxes where required;
  • Providing accurate tax information to Stripe or tax authorities, if requested.

Kollekt may provide access to reporting tools or summaries but does not offer tax advice and assumes no liability for a Creator’s or Collector’s tax compliance.

8.6. Withholding or Deductions

Where required by law or under the rules of payment providers, Kollekt or Stripe may withhold or deduct taxes, fees, or other sums from payments. If this occurs, we will inform the affected party as required.

9. Termination and Suspension

9.1. User Termination

You may terminate your Account at any time by following the account deletion process in your settings or by contacting support@kollekt.io. Termination of your Account will result in loss of access to any content, features, or subscriptions associated with it. No refunds will be issued for any remaining time on a subscription or for Paid Products already purchased.

9.2. Kollekt Termination or Suspension

Kollekt may terminate your Account at any time with at least 30 days’ prior notice.

Kollekt may suspend or terminate your Account or restrict access to the Platform without prior notice, if:

  • You breach these Terms;
  • You violate any applicable law or third-party rights;
  • You behave in a fraudulent, abusive, or harmful way on or through the Platform;
  • Your continued access may harm Kollekt, its users, or its operations;
  • Required to do so by legal or regulatory authorities.

In serious cases (e.g. illegal activity or repeated violations), termination may be permanent.

9.3. Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

  • Your right to use the Platform ends immediately;
  • Any licenses granted under these Terms shall end, except where survival is expressly stated;
  • Kollekt may retain copies of your data for backup, legal, or compliance purposes in accordance with our Privacy Policy;
  • You remain responsible for any outstanding obligations or liabilities incurred prior to termination.

9.4. Content Removal

Kollekt reserves the right to remove any Content at any time if we believe it violates these Terms, our policies, or applicable law, or if required by a competent authority. This may include removing access to previously purchased or subscribed Content in cases of Creator account suspension or legal dispute.

10. Data and Privacy

10.1. Data Collection and Processing

Kollekt processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”). By using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that your personal data may be collected, stored, and processed as described in our Privacy Policy.

10.2. Privacy Policy

For full details on how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. The Privacy Policy forms an integral part of these Terms.

10.3. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of your own devices and login credentials.

10.4. User Rights

As a data subject under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data;
  • Request correction or deletion of your data;
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing;
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@kollekt.io.

10.5. Third-Party Services

Your data may be shared with third-party service providers (such as Stripe) strictly as necessary to operate the Platform. These providers are contractually bound to comply with applicable data protection laws and only process data on our instructions.

11. Indemnity

The Creator agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kollekt, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach of applicable law or these Terms by the Creator.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

12.1. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them, shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Finland, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12.2. Jurisdiction

Any disputes arising from these Terms, or your use of the Platform, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the District Court of Helsinki (Helsingin käräjäoikeus), unless otherwise required by mandatory consumer protection laws.

12.3. Consumer Rights

If you are a consumer under EU law, this clause does not limit your statutory rights to bring a claim in the courts of your country of residence or to rely on the mandatory consumer protection laws of that country.

12.4. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

If you are a consumer and reside in the EU, you may also submit a complaint via the EU Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://ec.europa.eu/odr. We are not obligated to use ADR mechanisms but may consider such resolution on a case-by-case basis.

13. Miscellaneous and Final Provisions

13.1. Changes to Terms

Kollekt may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Platform or by email. The notice period shall be at least 15 days. Continued use of the Platform after such notification constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the changes, you must stop using the Platform and may delete your Account.

13.2. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without prior written consent from Kollekt. Kollekt may assign its rights and obligations to an affiliate or successor in the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

13.3. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or guidelines posted on the Platform, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kollekt regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

13.4. No Waiver

The failure of Kollekt to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of its right to do so later.

13.5. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.6. Survival

Any provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to Sections on Content Ownership, Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law.