Terms of Service for Brands
Introduction
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the TechTok Connect platform by companies, agencies, or other entities (“Brands”) who submit and manage influencer marketing campaigns. By submitting a campaign to TechTok Connect, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use the platform.
TechTok Connect is a lightweight submission and management interface that facilitates the collection, validation, and transfer of influencer applications on behalf of Brands. Campaign data provided by Brands is made publicly available through the platform for influencer access. All data handling is subject to applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including the GDPR.
Eligibility and Registration
To use TechTok Connect as a Brand, you must be a legally registered business or agency authorized to publish influencer marketing campaigns. By submitting campaign data to the platform, you confirm that:
- You are authorized to act on behalf of the Brand.
- All information submitted is accurate, lawful, and does not infringe on third-party rights.
- You will not submit any content that is misleading, offensive, or in violation of applicable laws or advertising regulations.
Registration or account creation is not required. Campaigns are submitted directly to TechTok Connect (e.g., via file upload or manual data entry) and managed through our internal systems.
Services Provided by TechTok Connect
TechTok Connect provides a technical infrastructure for the publication and distribution of influencer campaigns. As a Brand, you may submit campaign information, which is then validated, formatted, and made available to influencers via our browser extension and API interface.
The core services include:
- Processing and structuring campaign submissions.
- Displaying your campaigns to potential influencers through our platform.
- Handling influencer submissions on your behalf via Google Sheets integration.
- Providing basic validation and spam protection for incoming applications.
TechTok Connect does not guarantee campaign performance or influencer participation. We are not involved in contract negotiations or payments between Brands and influencers.
Responsibilities of the Brand
As a Brand using TechTok Connect, you agree to the following responsibilities:
- You must ensure that all submitted campaign information is accurate, lawful, and compliant with relevant regulations.
- You are solely responsible for reviewing and managing influencer submissions made to your campaign.
- Influencer data (including contact details, links, and screenshots) may only be used for the purpose of evaluating and contacting the individual influencer regarding the submitted campaign.
- Under no circumstances may you use influencer data for advertising purposes, resale, profiling, or third-party sharing beyond your organization.
- Each misuse of influencer data, including unauthorized sharing or monetization, will result in a contractual penalty of $2,000 per influencer record affected.
You are also required to notify TechTok Connect if you wish to modify or remove a campaign, and to refrain from bypassing any security or validation mechanisms built into the platform.
Data Handling and Privacy
TechTok Connect handles campaign and submission data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Campaign Data: Campaign details submitted by the Brand are stored in a secure content management system and made publicly accessible to all users of the platform via the extension and API. Brands may request the deletion or modification of their campaign data at any time by contacting us at info@techtok-connect.com.
- Influencer Submissions: Submissions by influencers are stored in a secure Google Sheet, which is created and managed by TechTok Connect for each campaign. The Brand is granted read-only access to this sheet and acts as the data controller for the influencer data received. TechTok Connect does not access or process this data beyond facilitating secure submission and validation. The Brand is solely responsible for ensuring lawful and confidential use of the influencer submissions, as outlined in Section 4.
- Platform Infrastructure: All backend operations are hosted via Vercel with encrypted HTTPS connections. Additional data such as form submissions and system notifications are handled securely and transmitted only to internal endpoints or designated recipients (e.g., info@techtok-connect.com).
By using TechTok Connect, the Brand confirms awareness and acceptance of these data handling practices.
Termination and Account Suspension
TechTok Connect reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the platform for Brands under the following circumstances:
- Violation of these Terms of Use, particularly misuse of influencer data as outlined in Section 4.
- Use of the platform in a manner that compromises system integrity, violates applicable law, or causes harm to influencers or other users.
- Repeated submission of misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent campaign information.
- Failure to comply with data protection responsibilities or breach of confidentiality obligations.
In the event of termination, any active campaigns will be unpublished, and access to influencer submissions will be revoked. TechTok Connect also reserves the right to inform affected influencers of relevant violations, if legally required or in the influencers' legitimate interest.
Brands may terminate their use of the platform at any time by submitting a written request to info@techtok-connect.com. Upon request, TechTok Connect will remove campaign data from public access within a reasonable timeframe.
Limitation of Liability
TechTok Connect provides the platform and related services on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. While we strive to ensure high availability, data accuracy, and secure processing, we make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the uninterrupted operation or fitness for a particular purpose.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, TechTok Connect shall not be liable for:
- Any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of the platform, including but not limited to data loss, access issues, or miscommunication with influencers.
- The accuracy or completeness of influencer submissions.
- Any business decisions made by Brands based on submitted influencer data.
- Unauthorized use or misuse of influencer data by the Brand or its internal representatives.
TechTok Connect’s total liability, if any, shall be limited to the amount paid by the Brand for platform usage in the six months preceding the claim. This limitation shall not apply to damages arising from willful misconduct or gross negligence by TechTok Connect.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland), without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Berlin, Germany.
The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) shall not apply.
Should any provision of these Terms be held invalid or unenforceable by a competent court, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Amendments and Contact
TechTok Connect reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time, for example to reflect changes in legal requirements, product features, or business operations. Brands will be notified in advance of any material changes via the email address provided or through the platform itself.
Continued use of the platform after changes to the Terms become effective constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must cease using the platform.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms of Use or the services provided by TechTok Connect, you may contact us at: