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v1 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE FOR MAPPR CONTENT CREATORS

Last Updated 06 March 2025

These General Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter, the "Terms and Conditions") shall regulate the participation of content creators on the Mappr platform (hereinafter, "Mappr") and the use of its functionalities, including the rights and responsibilities related to the creation, publication, and monetization of geographic content.

Mappr's details are as follows:

Company Name: Mapprexplore S.L.
Registered Office: Plaça Vicens Martorell 2, PB L 2, 08001, Barcelona, Spain
N.I.F. Number: B56479728
Email: [email protected]
Mercantile Registry: Registered in the Mercantile Registry of Barcelona, Volume 48979, Folio 148, Sheet 603290.

The main objective of the Mappr platform is to provide a space where content creators can share geographic recommendations, experiences, and other types of content related to destinations, restaurants, activities, etc. Users can access this content through a subscription, direct support, or free access.

The conditions in force shall be those published at the time the content creator accesses and accepts the platform's Terms and Conditions.

If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is deemed unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be limited or removed to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining terms and obligations remain in full force and effect and binding.

Mappr may delete, modify, or replace the contents of this document at any time, publishing or sending a notification through the platform or via email, without the content creator having the right to claim any compensation.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By registering and/or using the Platform, the Content Creator (hereinafter, the "Creator") accepts and agrees to comply with all the established Terms and Conditions. Any Creator has the possibility to register or use the Platform, provided they accept these Terms and Conditions, as well as all other policies and principles governing the operation of Mappr as detailed below.
By accepting the Terms and Conditions, the Creator undertakes to always act in accordance with the provisions of this legal document and the applicable regulations. If the Creator disagrees, wholly or partially, with these Terms and Conditions, they must refrain from registering and/or using the Platform.
The service offered on this Platform is subject to: (i) these General Terms and Conditions; (ii) Specific Conditions that may be published on the Platform, which may replace, supplement, and/or modify these Terms and Conditions; (iii) applicable laws, sectoral regulations, and general principles and practices.
Mappr reserves the right to modify the presentation, configuration, and content of the Platform, as well as the conditions necessary for access and/or use. Access to and use of the content and services after such modifications or changes take effect implies acceptance of them.

2. USE OF THE PLATFORM

To register and contractually bind with Mappr, the Content Creator (hereinafter, the "Creator") declares they have the legal capacity to enter into a contract and acknowledges that they are legally authorized to act on their behalf or as a representative of an entity, in the case of registering an entity.
These Terms and Conditions, as well as the Privacy Policies and any other information related to the Platform, apply to all Creators from the moment they access the Platform and/or begin their registration. These Terms and Conditions are mandatory, binding, and extend to all activities performed on the Platform.
The Creator is responsible for ensuring that all individuals accessing the Platform through their internet connection, whether on their behalf or indirectly, are informed of and comply with the Terms and Conditions.
The Creator acknowledges that their participation in the Platform does not generate any employment, commercial, or dependency relationship with Mappr. The relationship between Mappr and the Creator is independent, and no action carried out within the Platform shall be considered an employment relationship or subject to labor law provisions.
The Creator has access to all necessary information related to content creation and management within the Platform, as well as the functionalities provided by Mappr for publishing, receiving payments, and managing their profile within the platform.
The Creator agrees not to use the Platform for illegal purposes or effects or in violation of these Terms and Conditions. The Creator commits not to take any actions that could damage, interrupt, or overload the Platform or interfere with other Creators' or Users' access and use.
The Creator agrees not to use the Platform to infringe on third-party intellectual property rights, including the creation of content that copies or uses materials without proper authorization. The Creator is solely responsible for ensuring that the content they upload to the Platform does not violate third-party intellectual property rights.
The Creator is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account and login credentials. In case of suspected unauthorized account use, the Creator must immediately notify Mappr to take appropriate measures. Mappr is not responsible for the improper use of registered accounts due to the Creator's negligence in protecting their credentials.
Access to and use of the Platform with the Creator's password or credentials shall be deemed to be performed by the Creator, who will be responsible for all actions carried out under their account.
Mappr reserves the right to modify the presentation, configuration, and content of the Platform, as well as the necessary conditions for access and/or use, to improve the service or adapt it to new needs. Access to and use of content and services after these modifications take effect implies acceptance of them.
The Creator is responsible for ensuring that the information they provide on the Platform, including personal and tax data, is accurate and up to date at all times. Any changes in information must be communicated to Mappr for updating.
Mappr reserves the right to reject or cancel any Creator's account that does not comply with the established requirements in these Terms and Conditions or who, in Mappr's judgment, is engaged in fraudulent, illegal, or Platform-violating activities.
The Creator agrees not to engage in or allow third parties to engage in fraudulent activities through their account, such as misusing the Platform for money laundering, identity theft, or any other illicit activity.

3. REGISTRATION ON THE PLATFORM

To access Mappr's services, the Creator must complete an online registration form, providing the necessary information requested by the Platform. This includes, among others, full name, email, and, if applicable, tax identification or company details in the case of entity registration.
The Creator guarantees that all information provided during registration is accurate, truthful, and complete. If any provided data changes, the Creator commits to updating such information immediately through the Platform.
To complete registration, the Creator must provide requested information, such as email, tax identification number, company or freelancer name (if applicable), and any other data Mappr deems necessary for account validation. Once the form is completed, Mappr will contact the Creator to finalize the validation and approval process.
Mappr cannot guarantee the identity of all registered Creators on the Platform and assumes no responsibility for the misuse of a registered Creator's account by third parties who have obtained unauthorized access.
The Creator declares that they possess the necessary authorizations under applicable laws to offer their services through the Platform and that they are legally authorized to upload and distribute content without violating any law or third-party intellectual property rights.
The Creator is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their access password and any other security-related information linked to their account. The Creator commits to notifying Mappr immediately of any unauthorized account use or security breaches.
Access to and use of the Platform with the Creator's password shall be deemed to be performed by the Creator. Mappr is not responsible for the misuse of the account when such misuse was not authorized by the Creator.
Mappr reserves the right to reject registration requests or cancel previously accepted registrations without needing to communicate the reasons, without generating any right to compensation.

4. OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CREATOR

The Creator commits to creating, publishing, and maintaining original and high-quality content on the Platform. All content must comply with applicable laws and must not infringe third- party intellectual property rights.
The Creator is solely responsible for the content they upload to the Platform, including any text, images, videos, links, or other materials. Mappr is not responsible for the accuracy, legality, integrity, or authenticity of the content provided by the Creator.
The Creator agrees not to upload content that may be considered illegal, defamatory, obscene, offensive, invasive of third-party privacy, infringing on intellectual property rights, or in any way contrary to the provisions of these Terms and Conditions.
The Creator is responsible for ensuring that all content uploaded to the Platform is suitable for public distribution and does not violate any law, regulation, or third-party rights.
The Creator agrees not to use the Platform for commercial purposes unauthorized by Mappr, such as promoting products or services unrelated to the Platform without Mappr’s prior written consent.
The Creator agrees to notify Mappr immediately if they suspect their account has been compromised or if they detect any unauthorized activity in their account.
The Creator is responsible for all aspects related to their account, including the security of their login credentials, content publication, and interactions with users. Mappr will not be responsible for unauthorized or inappropriate use of the Creator’s account.
The Creator agrees to cooperate with Mappr if investigations related to fraudulent activities or violations of the Platform’s Terms and Conditions are initiated.

5. MONETIZATION AND PAYMENTS

The Creator may generate revenue through the Mappr platform using various available monetization models, such as subscriptions, direct supporter contributions, affiliate marketing, and advertising within their content.
Advances and Content Promotion: On certain occasions and under specific conditions, upon joining Mappr, the Creator may receive an available balance that they can withdraw immediately. This advance does not apply to all Creators, only to those who meet the specific criteria set by Mappr.
In certain cases, Mappr may require the Creator to promote their content for an initial period of one (1) month before proceeding with payment.
Once this period ends, Mappr will evaluate the performance of the Creator’s content and estimate their annual earnings.
Based on this estimate, Mappr may offer the Creator an advance payment. This amount will later be deducted from the revenue generated through the Platform until it has been fully covered.
The Creator expressly agrees that any advance received from Mappr will be considered a prepayment on future earnings, and repayment will be made through automatic compensation with revenue generated on the Platform.
Revenue Distribution: The revenue generated by the Creator through subscriptions and supporter contributions will be distributed at most on a monthly basis, according to the percentage established in these Terms and Conditions and Mappr’s policies. However, in some specific cases, revenue distribution may be processed automatically on a daily basis.
Mappr reserves the right to retain a percentage of the Creator’s generated revenue, which will be specified in the terms of each monetization model. Payments will be processed through Mappr’s designated payment platforms, such as Stripe, and will be subject to the fees and charges of these services
Payment Requirements: To receive payments, the Creator must provide their tax and banking information to Mappr. The Creator is responsible for ensuring that this information is accurate and up to date.
Payments to Creators will be made on a monthly basis or according to the payment period determined by Mappr and will be subject to a minimum income threshold established by Mappr. If the Creator does not reach the minimum threshold, the revenue will be accumulated until it reaches the required amount in the next payment cycle.
Taxes and Fiscal Obligations: The Creator is responsible for complying with all tax obligations related to the revenue generated on the Platform, including but not limited to income declaration and tax payments as required by the laws of their country of residence.
Mappr will not be responsible for any tax obligations or liabilities of the Creator related to payments made through the Platform.
The Creator can review their accumulated earnings and payment status through the Platform in the corresponding section of their account.
Mappr reserves the right to modify payment conditions and revenue distribution fees, notifying the Creator with reasonable advance notice of any changes to these policies.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Creator retains all intellectual property rights over the content they upload to the Platform, including, but not limited to, texts, images, videos, maps, links, and any other material. However, by uploading content to Mappr, the Creator grants Mappr a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, and transferable license to use, display, distribute, and promote such content within the Platform and in related marketing materials.
The license granted by the Creator to Mappr remains valid while the content is available on the Platform. This license allows Mappr to use the content in all types of media, including digital platforms and social networks, for promotional and advertising purposes without requiring additional authorization from the Creator.
The Creator may request that Mappr remove their content from marketing materials if they do not wish for their content to be used for promotional purposes outside the Platform. The removal request must be submitted in writing, and Mappr agrees to cease using the content in marketing materials within a reasonable timeframe, provided the content has not already been used in prior advertising campaigns.
The Creator guarantees that the content they upload to the Platform is original and does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights. The Creator is solely responsible for any claims related to intellectual property rights violations arising from their content.
In the event that Mappr receives a claim regarding intellectual property rights infringement or any other legal matter concerning the content published by the Creator, the Creator shall be solely responsible for resolving such a claim and assuming any resulting legal consequences.
The Creator agrees to indemnify and hold Mappr harmless from any loss, damage, cost, or expense, including reasonable legal fees, arising from the Creator’s infringement of third-party intellectual property rights.

7. LIABILITY AND DISCLAIMER

The Creator is responsible for all content they upload to the Platform and for interactions with other users. Mappr is not responsible for the content uploaded by the Creator, nor for the truthfulness, quality, or accuracy of such content.
Mappr does not guarantee that the Platform will be free of errors, interruptions, or defects and shall not be liable for any damage or loss resulting from the use of the Platform or the inability to access it.
Mappr shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages that may arise as a result of using the Platform, even if Mappr has been notified of the possibility of such damages.
Mappr is not responsible for the conduct of Creators or Users within the Platform. The Creator assumes full responsibility for their own conduct, as well as for any illegal or inappropriate behavior that may arise from their participation in the Platform.
Mappr shall not be liable for the unauthorized or improper use of Creators’ accounts and shall not be responsible for losses or damages resulting from fraudulent use of the Creator’s login credentials.
The Creator agrees to indemnify and hold Mappr harmless from any claim, demand, loss, damage, liability, cost, or expense, including legal fees, arising from their use of the Platform or their breach of these Terms and Conditions.
Mappr shall not be responsible for payments not processed correctly for services provided through the Platform if such failures are due to issues with payment service providers or technical errors beyond Mappr’s control.
The Creator acknowledges that, under no circumstances, shall Mappr be held responsible for lost revenue or profits, nor for damages resulting from the unavailability of the Platform or service interruptions.

8. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

The Creator authorizes Mappr to process their personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including data provided during the registration process and any other data collected in connection with the use of the Platform.
Mappr commits to protecting the Creator’s privacy and confidentiality and will use such data solely for purposes related to the provision of services offered through the Platform, as well as to comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
The Creator consents to the use of their personal data for communications related to their account, such as operational notifications, Platform updates, and commercial communications, unless they have expressed their desire not to receive such communications.
The Creator has the right to access, rectify, cancel, and object to the processing of their personal data at any time, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations. To exercise these rights, the Creator must contact Mappr through the means indicated in the Privacy Policy.
Mappr will implement the necessary technical and organizational security measures to protect the Creator’s personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
The Creator acknowledges that the use of the Platform may involve the international transfer of personal data. Mappr commits to ensuring that such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.
The Creator’s personal data may be shared with service providers and business partners acting on behalf of Mappr, provided that these providers commit to complying with applicable data protection laws and using the data exclusively for the purposes established by Mappr.

9. MODIFICATIONS AND TERMINATION

Modification of the Terms and Conditions: Mappr reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be notified to the Creator through the Platform or via email, and such changes will become effective upon publication. Continued use of the Platform after the modification of the Terms and Conditions implies acceptance of the changes.
Suspension or Termination of the Creator’s Access: Mappr may suspend or cancel any Creator’s access to the Platform if a breach of these Terms and Conditions is detected or if the Creator engages in activities that Mappr considers inappropriate or illegal. In the event of suspension or cancellation, the Creator will not be entitled to any compensation.
Voluntary Termination: The Creator may terminate their relationship with Mappr at any time by notifying their decision through the means indicated on the Platform. In the event of voluntary termination, the Creator will lose access to all services on the Platform, including any revenue generated, if the necessary payment requirements have not been met.
Obligations After Termination: Upon termination of the Creator’s access to the Platform, Mappr may withhold any outstanding payments to the Creator until any pending claims, liabilities, or payments are resolved. The Creator will remain responsible for any content published before termination, and Mappr may continue using such content under the previously agreed terms.
Duration: These Terms and Conditions shall apply for as long as the Creator uses the Platform. The relationship between Mappr and the Creator may be terminated by either party at any time, in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
Effects of Termination : In the event of termination of the relationship, regardless of the cause, the provisions that by their nature should survive termination, such as those related to intellectual property, liability, data protection, and payment obligations, shall remain in force.

10. APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws in force in Spain.
In the event of any conflict, doubt, or discrepancy arising from the interpretation, execution, or compliance with these Terms and Conditions, the parties agree to submit to the competent courts of the city of Barcelona, Spain, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction that may apply to them.
Notwithstanding the above, if applicable law allows, Mappr may opt to resolve any dispute through arbitration or mediation instead of resorting to the courts, in accordance with the alternative dispute resolution regulations available in Spain.
If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is declared null, illegal, or unenforceable by a competent court, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to ensure that the remaining provisions remain valid and enforceable.

11. NOTIFICATIONS

Any notice or communication related to these Terms and Conditions shall be made in writing and sent to the email address provided by the Creator during the registration process or to any other address subsequently provided by them.
Any notifications sent by Mappr to the Creator shall be considered valid if sent to the email address registered in their account. It is the Creator’s responsibility to ensure that their contact information is updated at all times
The Creator may send notifications to Mappr through the contact channels available on the Platform or via email at [email protected]. Any communication directed to Mappr shall be deemed received once Mappr confirms receipt.
Notifications shall be considered effective upon their dispatch unless a different timeframe for effectiveness is specified.