General Terms of Service
Effective Date: August 12, 2025
Company: Curios, Inc. a Delaware Corporation (“Curios,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)
Contact by Mail: 1101 West 34th Street, Suite 207, Austin, TX 78705
Contact by Email: [email protected]
Governing Law: Texas, USA
Binding Arbitration Location: Austin, Texas
DMCA Designated Agent: Grant Powell, [email protected]
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using any part of the Curios platform, including both the Marketplace and the Studio, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use (“Terms”). These Terms apply to all users, whether acting as consumers purchasing digital content or creators uploading and selling it. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use immediately. Your continued use of the platform after any changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2. Eligibility & Accounts
To use Curios, you must be at least 18 years of age or have parental consent if under the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction. Curios is not available in any jurisdiction where its use is prohibited by law. You agree to provide accurate and current account information, to update such information as necessary, and to maintain the security of your credentials. You are solely responsible for all activities conducted under your account.
3. Description of Services
The Marketplace allows consumers to browse, purchase, and consume digital content such as eBooks, music, videos, and other media. The Studio enables creators to upload, sell, and distribute their digital content while managing customers and followers. All services are offered on an “as is” and “as available” basis, and Curios does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All site content, software, and branding on the Curios platform are owned by Curios and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users must respect the intellectual property rights of others at all times. Copyrighted content, trademarks, and other proprietary materials are protected by law, and any unauthorized use may result in legal action.
5. Prohibited Conduct
You may not upload, sell, or distribute content that you do not own the copyright to or have full legal rights to distribute. Circumventing DRM or other security features is strictly prohibited. Additionally, you must not engage in any fraudulent, illegal, harassing, or disruptive activities, or attempt to interfere with the proper functioning of the platform. Transactions conducted outside the Curios platform are not protected, and Curios bears no responsibility for such transactions.
6. Privacy & Data Sharing
Your use of Curios is subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share information. You have the right to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time. You may also opt out of having your contact information shared with creators, except in cases where such sharing is necessary to fulfill your purchase or order.
In addition, you acknowledge and agree that Curios collects behavioral, device, and contextual data about users, including how they consume content on our websites and mobile apps. This data is used to train artificial intelligence (AI) models and build intelligence around user behaviors, which we may monetize in various ways.
You further acknowledge and agree that Curios may analyze creators’ content and behaviors on the platform to train AI models for purposes such as content recommendations, personalization, product development, and other commercial uses.
7. Shared Customer Model
Purchasers understand and agree that their contact information will be shared with the creator of purchased content unless they opt out, except when disclosure is required to fulfill an order. Curios retains the right to market digital content and other products directly to purchasers. Creators are required to comply with all privacy laws and honor any opt-out requests from purchasers.
8. Purchases, Payments & Refunds (Marketplace Users)
All purchases on the Marketplace are processed through approved third-party payment processors. The purchase price may include the listing price set by the creator and applicable fees. Refunds are granted at the sole discretion of Curios. If a purchaser is dissatisfied, Curios may issue a refund at the creator’s expense. Currency conversions and applicable taxes may apply.
9. Revenue Sharing & Payouts (Creators)
When a purchaser buys content, payment is made to Curios. Curios collects the listing price set by the creator, a payment processing fee, and an order processing fee. Only the listing price is credited to the creator, and all other fees are retained by Curios. Funds may be held for up to 30 days for risk analysis. Creators must request payouts through their Studio dashboard, and payouts may take up to 10 business days to process. Creators are responsible for chargebacks and any related fees resulting from their actions or inactions.
10. Content Standards & Takedown Rights
Prohibited content includes any material that is illegal, infringing, hateful, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. Curios reserves the right to remove or delist any content at its sole discretion, including content deemed to be of low quality. We will comply with all legal authorities and valid takedown notices, including DMCA requests. Curios also reserves the right to refuse service to any user for any reason, at any time.
11. Termination & Suspension
Curios may suspend or terminate any account that violates these Terms, remains inactive for an extended period, or for any other reason deemed necessary. Upon termination, your access to the platform and all associated content will cease, and any remaining funds may be withheld in accordance with these Terms.
12. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability
All services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without any warranties, express or implied. Curios is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the platform. Our total liability to you will not exceed the greater of $100 or the total amount you paid to us in the past 12 months.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Curios and its affiliates, officers, and employees from any claims, damages, liabilities, and expenses arising out of your use of the platform, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of a third party.
14. Dispute Resolution
All disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration in Austin, Texas, in accordance with applicable arbitration rules. You waive any right to participate in a class action or class-wide arbitration.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Notice of changes will be provided via the platform, and continued use of the platform after updates constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
16. Miscellaneous
These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and Curios and supersede any prior agreements. If any provision of these Terms is found invalid, the remainder will remain in full effect. Curios may assign its rights under these Terms without your consent. In the event of a translation, the English version will control. For complaints or concerns, you may contact us using the contact information provided above.