These Creator Rules & Guidelines ("Guidelines") apply to every person or entity that uploads content to ZingShot as a creator. They are part of, and must be read together with, our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. By using the ZingShot Creator Studio, you agree to follow these Guidelines.
1. Who Can Be a Creator
- You must be at least 13 years old (or the minimum age of digital consent in your country); creators under 18 must have a parent or guardian's permission.
- You must provide accurate account information and complete KYC verification before withdrawing earnings.
- One creator account per person. Multiple accounts created to evade bans or manipulate metrics are not allowed.
2. Content You Upload
2.1 Ownership & rights
- Only upload content you created or have full rights/licenses to use, including music, clips, images, and likenesses of other people.
- Do not upload content copied from other creators or platforms without permission or transformation.
- By uploading, you grant ZingShot a worldwide, royalty-free license to host, stream, reproduce, and promote your content on the App and in marketing.
2.2 Prohibited content
- Nudity, sexually explicit material, or content sexualizing minors (zero tolerance — instant ban & report to authorities).
- Violence, gore, self-harm, suicide promotion, or dangerous challenges/stunts that risk injury.
- Hate speech, harassment, bullying, or content targeting individuals/groups based on caste, religion, gender, race, or nationality.
- Misinformation, deepfakes, or manipulated media presented as real.
- Spam, scams, fraudulent schemes, or misleading financial/health claims.
- Content promoting illegal drugs, weapons, or other illegal activities.
- Copyrighted music, movie clips, or TV content without a valid license.
3. Community Behaviour
- Engage respectfully in comments and messages — no harassment, threats, or doxxing.
- Do not use bots, click-farms, or engagement schemes to inflate views, likes, or followers.
- Do not impersonate other creators, celebrities, or brands.
4. Monetization & Earnings
| Item | Policy |
|---|
| Revenue share | Creators receive 60% of net advertising revenue attributable to their content views, as shown in Creator Studio analytics. |
| Eligibility | Minimum follower/view thresholds (shown in-app) and completed KYC are required before payouts are enabled. |
| Payout method | Bank transfer (IFSC) or UPI, processed monthly once the minimum payout threshold is met. |
| Fraudulent activity | Earnings from views/engagement obtained through fraud, bots, or policy violations will be withheld or reversed. |
5. Enforcement
- Warnings: Minor or first-time violations may result in a content takedown and warning.
- Strikes: Repeated or serious violations result in account strikes, reduced reach, or temporary suspension of uploads/monetization.
- Termination: Severe violations (e.g., child safety, illegal content) result in immediate, permanent account termination and may be reported to law enforcement.
- You may appeal moderation decisions via the Grievance Officer contact in our Terms & Conditions.
6. Changes to These Guidelines
We may update these Guidelines from time to time to reflect new features, legal requirements, or community needs. Continued use of the Creator Studio after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Guidelines.
Questions about these Guidelines or a moderation decision? Contact our Grievance Officer using the details listed in the Terms & Conditions.