Effective Date:1-8-2026
Entity: Project Creator (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)
Platform / Website: https://projectcreator.co.in
1.1 Commercial Scope
The Company provides back-office financial infrastructure, automated bookkeeping, platform earnings reconciliation, tax optimization advisory, talent roster payout calculations, and compliance facilitation services (collectively, the “Services”), as specifically defined in individual Statements of Work (“SOW”) executed between the Company and the Client.
1.2 Non-Banking & Non-Fiduciary Disclaimer
The Company operates strictly as a corporate management and financial advisory firm. It is not a licensed bank, Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC), payment aggregator, escrow agent, or custodial fiduciary. Any funds routed, reconciled, or managed via virtual sub-accounts within the Company’s software remain the exclusive property of the Client or designated third parties. The Company assumes no fiduciary duties or custodial obligations over Client funds.
1.3 No Legal or Statutory Representation
Legal templates, deal-structuring advice, and contract reviews provided by the Company constitute commercial risk assessments and business advisory services only. They do not constitute formal legal advice or legal representation. The Client remains solely responsible for retaining independent legal counsel for litigation, court filings, or official attorney representation.
2.1 Timely Data Provision
The Client agrees to provide accurate, complete, and timely access to relevant financial records, bank accounts, GSTIN, PAN, revenue dashboards (including YouTube, Spotify, Meta, Twitch, Patreon, and similar platforms), brand contracts, team payout structures necessary for the delivery of Services and all the necessary explanations as required.
2.2 Absolute Reliance & Zero Verification Duty
The Company processes all financial and operational data strictly on an “as-provided” basis without independent verification. The Company assumes zero liability for tax penalties, interest, under-deductions, or miscalculations resulting from false, delayed, incomplete, or fraudulent data submitted by the Client, the Client’s talent roster, or third-party agencies.
3.1 Primary Legal Responsibility
While the Company provides advisory services regarding Section 194R (perquisites/PR gifts), GST Input Tax Credits (ITC), and cross-border withholdings (Form W-8BEN/AdSense), ultimate legal and statutory liability for tax payments, filing accuracy, and interest or penalties rests entirely with the Client as the primary legal entity.
3.2 Third-Party Brand & Platform Defaults
The Company is not responsible for third-party brands, agencies, or platforms failing to pay invoices, failing to deposit withheld Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), over-deducting taxes, or failing to issue Form 16A/26AS tax certificates. The Company’s operational obligation is strictly limited to auditing financial records and notifying the Client of discrepancies.
4.1 No Guarantee of Collection
The Company does not guarantee the recovery of bad debts, disputed brand deals, or overdue invoices from sponsors, platforms, or agencies. The Company’s scope is limited strictly to administrative invoicing follow-ups and calculation of disbursements as agreed in an active SOW.
4.2 Processing of Disbursements
The Company will process roster payouts, talent distributions, and vendor disbursements based solely on verified financial instructions provided by the Client. The Company is not required to advance corporate funds or extend credit for Client payouts unless explicitly agreed under a separate, fully executed Working Capital Facility SOW.
5.1 Enterprise Intellectual Property
All financial models, custom dashboards, automation scripts, proprietary spreadsheets, software interfaces, and workflow logic developed or deployed by the Company remain the exclusive Intellectual Property (IP) of the Company.
5.2 License to Client
The Client receives a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Company’s proprietary tools and dashboards solely during the active term of engagement.
5.3 Data Protection & Privacy
The Company processes personal and financial data in accordance with applicable Indian laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. Personal data collected to provide the Services will be processed securely and used solely for fulfilling contractual obligations. For more details, please review our website Privacy Policy.
6.1 Fee Payment
Fees (retainersor project-based fees) shall be paid strictly in accordance with the terms outlined in the active SOW. All quoted fees are exclusive of GST, which shall be borne fully by the Client.
6.2 Interest on Overdue Fees
Unpaid invoices shall accrue interest at the rate of 1.5% per month (or the maximum rate permitted under Indian law) calculated from the due date until full payment is received.
6.3 Right to Immediate Suspension
The Company reserves the right to suspend all Services, restrict dashboard access, and halt tax filings without liability upon seven (7) days’ written notice if the Client defaults on fee payment obligations.
7.1 Exclusion of Indirect Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company, its directors, employees, affiliates, or agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, loss of brand revenue, algorithmic monetization demotion, data loss, or reputational harm) arising out of or related to the Services.
7.2 Absolute Cap on Damages
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company shall have no liability whatsoever to the Client for any losses, demands, penalties, or damages arising out of or relating to the Services. In jurisdictions where a complete exclusion of liability is deemed unenforceable, the Company’s total aggregate cumulative liability shall be strictly limited to the total service fees actually received by the Company from the Client in the thirty (30) days preceding the event giving rise to liability.
7.3 Client Indemnification
The Client agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, and employees including but not limited to any third-party claims, tax demand notices, statutory penalties, legal fees, or roster disputes arising out of the Client’s breach of contract, unlawful business activities, tax evasion, or inaccurate financial reporting.
8.1 Termination for Convenience
Either party may terminate an active SOW by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party.
8.2 Termination for Cause
The Company reserves the right to terminate the agreement immediately if the Client commits a material breach, engages in illegal activities, or fails to cure a monetary default within seven (7) days of receiving written notice.
8.3 Payment Obligations Upon Termination
Termination of this Agreement or any SOW shall not relieve the Client of the obligation to pay all accrued, unbilled, or overdue fees incurred up to the effective date of termination.
9.1 Governing Law
This Agreement and any disputes arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
9.2 Mandatory Arbitration
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiations between the parties within thirty (30) days. If unresolved, the dispute shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitration shall be conducted by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the parties. The award passed by such arbitrator shall be binding upon both the parties. The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, and proceedings shall be conducted in English.
9.3 Jurisdiction
Subject to the arbitration clause above, the competent courts located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India shall have exclusive jurisdiction over all legal actions arising under this Agreement.
10.1 Operational Oversight & Role Separation
The Company maintains internal governance protocols to manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard client workflows. While the Company provides advisory services on entity structuring, platform revenue management, and tax alignment, the Company operates strictly as an independent service provider and does not assume operational control or management over the Client’s business.
10.2 DPDP Act & Data Governance Standards
In alignment with Section 5.3 of these Terms and Section 4 of our Privacy Policy, the Company acts as a Data Fiduciary under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023[cite: 1, 2]. We process client records, revenue streams, and personal data solely under explicit, limited-purpose mandates required to deliver our Services[cite: 1, 2].
10.3 Financial Integrity & Regulatory Compliance
The Client agrees to comply with all applicable financial laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements. The Company reserves the right to suspend Services or terminate an active SOW under Section 8.2 if reasonable grounds arise indicating illegal financial activity, tax evasion, or fraudulent reporting.
11.1 Support Channels & Operating Hours
Client support is accessible through official communication channels defined in active SOWs, including our dedicated dashboard portal, official email support, and designated account managers. Standard support operating hours are 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST, Monday through Friday (excluding public holidays in India).
11.2 Service Level Agreement (SLA) Response Times
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- Critical Issues (Dashboard Outages, Imminent Tax Filing Deadlines): Initial response within four (4) business hours.
- Standard Queries (Reconciliations, Invoicing, Roster Calculations): Initial response within twenty-four (24) business hours.
- Advisory & Advisory Requests: Scheduled per mutually agreed timetables in the active SOW.
11.3 Scope of Support
Support covers system access, dashboard navigation, statement uploads, and operational inquiries related to active SOW deliverables. Support does not extend to real-time litigation management, external legal counsel representation, or direct negotiations with third-party brand defaulters.
Q: Does Project Creator hold or manage my money directly?
A: No. As detailed in Section 1.2, Project Creator is a management and advisory firm, not a bank, NBFC, or custodial payment aggregator. All funds processed or routed through virtual sub-accounts remain your exclusive property.
Q: Is Project Creator legally responsible if a brand fails to pay my invoice or issue Form 16A?
A: No. Pursuant to Sections 3.2 and 4.1, ultimate responsibility for brand payments and statutory tax certificates rests with the third-party brand or client. Our scope is strictly administrative follow-ups and record reconciliation.
Q: Who retains the rights to custom dashboards and models built during our engagement?
A: Under Section 5.1, all underlying spreadsheets, scripts, models, and dashboard infrastructure remain the exclusive Intellectual Property of Project Creator. Clients receive a non-exclusive license to use these tools during their active engagement term.
Q: How is my financial and personal data protected under Indian law?
A: Your data is managed in compliance with the DPDP Act, 2023 and our comprehensive Privacy Policy[cite: 1, 2]. We use restricted role-based access and secure cloud infrastructure to ensure confidentiality[cite: 2].
Q: What happens if I want to terminate my service contract?
A: Either party may terminate an active SOW by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice as per Section 8.1. All accrued or unbilled fees for work completed prior to termination remain fully payable.