Legal

UpStage Platform Terms and Conditions (For Brands & Agencies)

Effective date: April 19, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern the access to and use of the UpStage platform ("Platform") by any brand, agency, or business entity ("User", "Brand", or "You"). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. PLATFORM ROLE

UpStage ("UpStage", "Platform", "Company") provides a software platform that facilitates:

  • deal structuring
  • contract generation
  • payment coordination
  • workflow tracking

UpStage does not:

  • act as an agent, employer, or partner of any User
  • guarantee performance of any creator
  • create any employment relationship

UpStage acts solely as an independent facilitator.

2. USER ELIGIBILITY

You represent that:

  • you are a legally registered entity or authorized individual
  • you have authority to enter binding agreements
  • all information provided is accurate and complete

UpStage reserves the right to suspend or terminate access if any information is false or misleading.

3. ACCOUNT RESPONSIBILITY

You are responsible for:

  • maintaining account confidentiality
  • all actions taken under your account
  • ensuring authorized access only

Any unauthorized activity must be reported immediately.

4. CAMPAIGN ENGAGEMENT

When you engage a creator through the Platform:

  • you agree to the campaign terms defined in the applicable agreement
  • you are responsible for providing accurate briefs and approvals
  • you acknowledge that creator performance is independent of UpStage

5. PAYMENTS

5.1 Payment Structure

  • all payments must be made through approved Platform methods
  • payments may include:
  • creator compensation
  • platform fees
  • processing fees

5.2 Payment Processing

  • funds may be held temporarily for execution purposes
  • release of funds is conditional upon milestone approval
  • UpStage does not guarantee payment reversals once funds are released

5.3 Fees

  • platform fees are non-refundable unless explicitly stated
  • payment gateway fees are non-refundable

6. APPROVAL AND DELIVERY

You agree to:

  • review deliverables within the defined timeframe
  • provide clear acceptance or revision feedback

Failure to respond within the approval window may result in:

  • deemed approval
  • automatic progression of payment flow

7. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS

  • prior to campaign start: refunds may be issued subject to deductions
  • after partial execution: refunds are proportional to incomplete work
  • completed and approved work is non-refundable

8. PLATFORM LIMITATIONS

UpStage does not:

  • verify accuracy of creator metrics
  • guarantee campaign outcomes
  • ensure audience engagement or ROI

You acknowledge that influencer marketing involves inherent variability.

9. PROHIBITED USE

You shall not:

  • misuse the Platform for fraudulent activities
  • bypass Platform payment systems for active deals
  • engage in unlawful or misleading campaigns
  • attempt to reverse engineer or exploit the Platform

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • Platform technology and systems remain property of UpStage
  • campaign content rights are governed by individual agreements

11. CONFIDENTIALITY

You agree to keep confidential:

  • deal terms
  • pricing
  • platform processes

unless disclosure is required by law.

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

UpStage shall not be liable for:

  • indirect or consequential damages
  • loss of revenue, profits, or data
  • disputes between Brand and Creator

Total liability shall not exceed the fees paid to UpStage for the relevant transaction.

13. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless UpStage from:

  • claims arising from your campaigns
  • violation of laws or third-party rights
  • misuse of the Platform

14. TERMINATION

UpStage may suspend or terminate your account:

  • for breach of these Terms
  • for fraudulent or suspicious activity
  • at its discretion with notice

15. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India.

Jurisdiction: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

16. MODIFICATIONS

UpStage may update these Terms at any time.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

17. CONTACT

For any queries:

support@upstageonline.in

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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