Terms of Service

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Apes of Ads platform operated by Apes of Ads Media LLC ("Apes of Ads", "we", "us"). By registering for or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age and have the legal authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of yourself or the entity you represent. By using our platform, you represent and warrant that these conditions are met.

2. Account Registration

You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access at support@apesofads.com.

3. Advertiser Terms

As an advertiser, you agree to:

• Maintain a minimum account balance as required by your campaign settings
• Ensure all ad creatives comply with our Content Policy (Section 5)
• Ensure landing pages are honest, functional, and not deceptive
• Comply with all applicable advertising laws and platform policies (including Google Ads and Meta Ads policies)
• Accept that funds deposited to your account are non-refundable except where fraudulent traffic is detected
• Not engage in click fraud, traffic inflation, or any artificial manipulation of campaign metrics

4. Publisher Terms

As a publisher, you agree to:

• Only display ads on websites you own or have explicit authorization to monetize
• Not generate artificial, invalid, or incentivized traffic (IVT) to inflate earnings
• Not click on ads displayed on your own properties
• Not modify, alter, or obstruct our ad code in any way
• Maintain a privacy policy that discloses the use of third-party advertising cookies
• Comply with all applicable laws regarding user data and advertising disclosure
• Meet the $50 minimum threshold before requesting a payout

5. Content Policy

The following content is strictly prohibited on Apes of Ads:

• Adult, sexually explicit, or pornographic content
• Hate speech, discrimination, or content targeting protected characteristics
• Malware, spyware, phishing, or any content that harms users' devices or data
• Misleading, deceptive, or false advertising claims
• Content promoting illegal products or services in the target jurisdiction
• Content targeting minors (under 18) with inappropriate material
• Counterfeit goods or intellectual property infringement
• Violence, gore, or disturbing imagery

6. Payments & Payouts

Advertisers: Deposits are credited to your account and deducted as campaigns run. We reserve the right to hold payment if fraud is suspected pending investigation.

Publishers: Earnings are paid weekly (Net-7) on Fridays when the $50 minimum is reached. We reserve the right to withhold payment if invalid traffic is detected. Disputed earnings will be reviewed within 7 business days.

We are not liable for delays caused by third-party payment processors, banking holidays, or force majeure events.

7. Fraud Prevention & Account Suspension

We actively monitor all traffic and campaign activity for fraud, invalid clicks, and policy violations. Accounts found to be in violation may be suspended or permanently terminated without notice. Suspended accounts forfeit any pending balances related to fraudulent activity. We will notify you of any suspension and provide an appeals process via support@apesofads.com.

8. Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your ad creatives and website content. By uploading creatives to Apes of Ads, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to distribute, display, and format those creatives for ad serving purposes. All Apes of Ads platform software, UI, branding, and documentation remain the exclusive property of Apes of Ads Media LLC.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Apes of Ads shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including loss of profits or data, arising from your use of our platform. Our total liability to you for any claim arising under these Terms shall not exceed the amounts paid or owed to you in the three months preceding the claim.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration in San Francisco, California.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email with at least 14 days' notice. Continued use of the platform after changes constitute your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at legal@apesofads.com or at Apes of Ads Media LLC, Tech Hub Complex, Suite 402, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA.