Effective Date: March 28, 2025Last Updated: March 28, 2025
This Publisher Agreement ("Agreement") constitutes a legally binding contract between you ("you", "your", or "Creator") and DeepStreet.io, Inc. ("DeepStreet," "we," "us," or "our"), a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 151 Bodman Pl, Suite 201, Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA.
This Agreement governs your use of the DeepStreet.io website, platform, tools, products, and services (collectively, the "Services") to create, publish, distribute, and monetize written content, data, analysis, and related materials (collectively, "Publications") to users who subscribe to or access your Publications ("Readers").
BY CLICKING "I AGREE," REGISTERING AS A CREATOR, OR ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICES AS A CREATOR, YOU REPRESENT THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT.
This Agreement incorporates by reference the DeepStreet.io Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Content Guidelines, and Copyright Dispute Policy, as may be updated by us from time to time (collectively, the "Platform Policies"). In the event of a direct conflict between this Agreement and the Platform Policies regarding your activities as a Creator, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail.
1. Eligibility
To use the Services as a Creator, you must:(a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is older, and capable of forming a binding contract with DeepStreet. The Services are not intended for, and may not be used by, individuals under the age of 16.(b) Provide accurate and complete registration information, including valid contact and payment details.(c) Have the legal right and authority to enter into this Agreement, either on your own behalf or on behalf of the entity you represent. If you are agreeing to this Agreement on behalf of an organization or entity, you represent and warrant that you are authorized to agree to this Agreement on that entity's behalf and bind them to this Agreement (in which case, "you" and "your" refer to that entity).(d) Comply with all terms and conditions of this Agreement and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children under 16. If we learn we have collected Personal Information from a child under 16, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child under 16 may have provided us Personal Information, please contact us at legal@deepstreet.io.
2. Content Ownership and License Grant
2.1. Ownership: You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in the original content comprising your Publications that you create and post to the Services.
2.2. License to DeepStreet: To enable us to operate, promote, and improve the Services and to facilitate the distribution and monetization of your Publications, you grant DeepStreet a worldwide, non-exclusive, sublicensable (through multiple tiers, including to Readers as necessary for their access), royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable license to:(a) Host, store, reproduce, modify (for formatting or display purposes), distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, transmit, and otherwise use your Publications on and through the Services;(b) Use your Publications (including excerpts) for the purpose of marketing, advertising, and promoting your Publications and the DeepStreet Services;(c) Use your name, likeness, tradename(s), trademark(s), service mark(s), and logo(s) ("Creator Marks") in connection with the marketing, advertising, distribution, and promotion of your Publications and the DeepStreet Services; and(d) Collect, analyze, and use data related to the access and usage of your Publications on an aggregated and/or anonymized basis for analytics, service improvement, and reporting purposes.
2.3. License Scope and Duration: This license continues for as long as your Publications remain on the Services. Upon removal of a Publication or termination of this Agreement, the license granted in Section 2.2 will terminate, except that DeepStreet may retain: (i) archival copies for legal, regulatory, or backup purposes; (ii) the right to continue displaying Publications to Readers who had valid subscriptions for the duration of their paid subscription term; (iii) aggregated/anonymized data derived from your Publications; and (iv) residual rights in marketing or promotional materials created prior to termination that incorporate your Publications or Creator Marks.
3. Pricing, Payments, and Revenue Share
3.1. Pricing: You may offer your Publications for free or for a recurring subscription fee, determined at your sole discretion using the tools provided within the Services. You may change subscription prices prospectively, but price changes will not apply retroactively to existing subscription terms.
3.2. Payment Processing: If you charge subscription fees, you must use the third-party payment processing platform designated by DeepStreet (the "Payment Processor," e.g., Stripe) and comply with its terms and conditions. All payments from Readers must be processed through the mechanisms integrated within the Services.
3.3. No Circumvention: You agree not to solicit or accept payments for subscriptions to Publications accessible via DeepStreet through any means outside the designated Payment Processor integrated with the Services (e.g., direct PayPal links, separate payment pages specifically for accessing DeepStreet content). This provision does not prohibit you from operating independent websites or services, provided you do not actively divert Readers obtained through DeepStreet to circumvent payment processing via the Services for the same Publications offered on DeepStreet. You agree to notify us immediately at legal@deepstreet.io if you receive an offer or solicitation intended to circumvent these payment terms.
3.4. Revenue Share: In consideration for use of the Services, DeepStreet shall retain ten percent (10%) of the Net Subscription Revenue (the "Revenue Share"). "Net Subscription Revenue" means the gross subscription fees received from Readers for your Publications via the Payment Processor, less (i) fees charged by the Payment Processor, (ii) refunds issued to Readers, (iii) chargebacks and payment disputes, and (iv) any applicable sales, value-added (VAT), or similar transaction taxes collected by DeepStreet or the Payment Processor on your behalf. The remaining amount constitutes your payout.
3.5. Payment Mechanics: The Payment Processor will typically facilitate the automatic deduction and transfer of the Revenue Share to DeepStreet and the Payment Processor's fees, with the remaining Net Subscription Revenue disbursed to the payout account you designate in accordance with the Payment Processor's schedule and terms. You authorize DeepStreet and the Payment Processor to perform these deductions and transfers. All Revenue Share payments to DeepStreet are non-refundable.
3.6. Taxes: You are solely responsible for determining, reporting, and remitting any and all applicable federal, state, local, and foreign taxes, duties, levies, and similar assessments (including income, gross receipts, and self-employment taxes) arising from or related to the revenue you earn through the Services. DeepStreet or the Payment Processor may collect transaction-based taxes (like sales tax or VAT) from Readers where legally required, but you remain ultimately responsible for your overall tax compliance. You agree to provide DeepStreet with accurate tax identification information (e.g., SSN, EIN, VAT number) as required for reporting purposes (e.g., Form 1099-K).
3.7. Information and Accuracy: You agree to provide and maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date account, payment, and tax information as requested by DeepStreet or the Payment Processor. Failure to do so may result in delayed or withheld payments.
4. Creator Responsibilities and Reader Relationships
4.1. Sole Responsibility for Publications: You are solely responsible for the content of your Publications, ensuring they comply with this Agreement and all applicable laws and regulations. You acknowledge that DeepStreet is a platform provider and does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for your Publications. Our role under this Agreement is to facilitate distribution as a service to you.
4.2. Reader Support: You are responsible for addressing inquiries and providing reasonable support to your Readers regarding the content of your Publications. You must provide DeepStreet with a current email address to which we may forward such inquiries.
4.3. Deleting Publications or Ceasing Publication: You may remove your Publications from the Services at your discretion. If you remove Publications or cease publishing before the end of a Reader's paid subscription term:(a) You are solely responsible for any obligations to Readers, including potential refund obligations for the remaining subscription period. DeepStreet has no obligation to issue refunds to you or your Readers.(b) DeepStreet retains its earned Revenue Share.(c) DeepStreet reserves the right (but not the obligation) to maintain Reader access to previously published content for the duration of their paid subscription term to mitigate disputes, unless legally required otherwise.
4.4. Disputes with Readers: You agree that DeepStreet is not obligated to mediate or resolve disputes between you and any Reader regarding payments, content, or any other matter. DeepStreet shall not be held liable for any such disputes.
4.5. Reporting Users: You may report suspected violations of our Platform Policies by Readers or other users by contacting legal@deepstreet.io. DeepStreet retains sole discretion in investigating and determining appropriate action, including suspension or termination of user accounts.
5. Acceptable Use and Content Guidelines
5.1. Compliance: You are responsible for all activity conducted through your Creator account. You must use the Services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and the terms of this Agreement, including the Content Guidelines. Use of the Services is prohibited where restricted by law.
5.2. Prohibited Activities: You represent and warrant that you will not use the Services to create, publish, or distribute Publications or engage in activities that:(a) Are illegal, fraudulent, deceptive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable as outlined in the Content Guidelines.(b) Infringe, violate, or misappropriate the intellectual property rights (including copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret), privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights of any third party.(c) Promote or facilitate illegal activities.(d) Interfere with, disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to the Services, DeepStreet's systems, or the devices, servers, networks, or data of DeepStreet or any third party.(e) Involve sending unsolicited communications, spam, or chain letters.(f) Introduce viruses, Trojan horses, worms, time bombs, spyware, malware, or other harmful computer code, files, or programs.(g) Involve scraping, data mining, or unauthorized collection of information from the Services or its users.(h) Misrepresent your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
6. Financial Content Specific Requirements
Given the focus of the Services on financial markets and related topics, you agree to adhere to the following specific requirements for all your Publications:
6.1. Accuracy and Substantiation: You must exercise reasonable care to ensure the factual information presented in your Publications is accurate and, where appropriate, derived from reliable sources. Opinions must be clearly distinguished from factual assertions.
6.2. Mandatory Disclosures: You must clearly and conspicuously disclose any potential conflicts of interest within each Publication where relevant. Such disclosures include, but are not limited to:(a) Any financial interest (long, short, options, etc.) held by you or your immediate family/associated entities in any security or asset discussed.(b) Any compensation received, directly or indirectly, from the issuer of a security discussed, or from third parties, for promoting or covering a specific security or topic.(c) Any material business or professional relationship (e.g., advisory, consulting) with companies or entities discussed.(d) Whether you intend to trade or initiate a position in any discussed security within 72 hours following publication.(e) If applicable, a statement clarifying that you are not a registered investment advisor or licensed financial professional (unless you are and provide credentials).
6.3. No Personalized Investment Advice: You must include a clear disclaimer in your Publications stating that the content is for informational and/or educational purposes only and does not constitute personalized financial or investment advice. Readers should be encouraged to consult with qualified financial professionals before making investment decisions. DeepStreet may provide a standard disclaimer template for your use.
6.4. Regulatory Compliance: You are solely responsible for ensuring your Publications and related activities comply with all applicable securities laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, including but not limited to those enforced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, and equivalent international bodies. This includes regulations concerning disclosures, anti-fraud provisions, market manipulation, and potentially the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (if your activities constitute providing investment advice). DeepStreet does not provide legal or compliance advice.
6.5. Prohibited Financial Content: You are expressly prohibited from publishing content that:(a) Constitutes or promotes market manipulation schemes (e.g., "pump and dump").(b) Contains or relies upon material non-public information (insider information).(c) Makes specific, guaranteed, or unrealistic promises or forecasts of investment returns or performance.(d) Misrepresents your qualifications, credentials, experience, or track record related to financial analysis or investing.(e) Primarily serves to promote low-priced, speculative, or thinly traded securities without substantial analysis and risk disclosure.
6.6. Review and Removal: DeepStreet reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review Publications for compliance with this Section 6. We may remove or restrict access to any Publication, or suspend/terminate your account, in our sole discretion, if we believe it violates these requirements or poses a legal or reputational risk.
7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
7.1. NO WARRANTIES: THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE BY LAW, DEEPSTREET AND ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, LICENSORS, AND SUPPLIERS (COLLECTIVELY, THE "DEEPSTREET PARTIES") DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. THE DEEPSTREET PARTIES DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.
7.2. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE) SHALL ANY OF THE DEEPSTREET PARTIES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR: (A) ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF GOODWILL, WORK STOPPAGE, ACCURACY OF RESULTS, OR COMPUTER FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION, OR (B) ANY AMOUNT, IN THE AGGREGATE, IN EXCESS OF THE GREATER OF (I) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR (II) THE TOTAL AMOUNTS PAID BY DEEPSTREET TO YOU (AFTER DEDUCTING THE REVENUE SHARE AND FEES) IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE APPLICABLE CLAIM. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. Privacy and Data
8.1. DeepStreet Privacy Policy: Our collection and use of Personal Information in connection with the Services is described in the DeepStreet Privacy Policy.
8.2. Reader Data: DeepStreet may collect data regarding Reader interaction with your Publications (e.g., views, open rates, subscriber counts, referral sources). We may, at our sole discretion, share portions of this data with you through the Services' analytics dashboard or other means. This data is provided for informational purposes and DeepStreet makes no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness. All such shared data constitutes DeepStreet's confidential information.
8.3. Creator's Data Obligations: If you receive or access any Personal Information of Readers through the Services (e.g., email lists, if made available), you must:(a) Process such Personal Information securely and only for the purposes for which it was provided and consistent with your own privacy policy (which you must make available to Readers).(b) Comply strictly with all applicable data protection and privacy laws and regulations (including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, CAN-SPAM).(c) Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect such Personal Information.(d) Not sell or improperly share such Personal Information with third parties.(e) Ensure any email lists provided to DeepStreet for import have been obtained lawfully with necessary consents.
9. Term and Termination
9.1. Term: This Agreement commences upon your acceptance and continues until terminated by either party.
9.2. Termination by You: You may terminate this Agreement at any time by ceasing use of the Services as a Creator and deleting your Creator account through the available account settings.
9.3. Termination by DeepStreet: DeepStreet may terminate this Agreement or suspend or terminate your access to the Services, in whole or in part, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, including but not limited to your breach of this Agreement or the Platform Policies, violation of law, or conduct deemed harmful to DeepStreet, its users, or the public. We will endeavor to provide notice of termination, but are not obligated to do so, particularly in cases of severe violations.
9.4. Effect of Termination: Upon termination:(a) Your right to use the Services as a Creator immediately ceases.(b) Your Creator account may be deactivated or deleted.(c) Your Publications may be removed from public view on the Services, subject to Section 2.3 and 4.3(c).(d) You remain liable for any outstanding obligations incurred prior to termination, including payment obligations and responsibilities to Readers for existing subscriptions.(e) Sections 2 (Ownership and License Grant - with survival specified), 3 (Pricing, Payments, Revenue Share - regarding earned shares and outstanding obligations), 4.1, 4.3, 4.4, 6 (Financial Content Specific Requirements), 7 (Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability), 8 (Privacy and Data - regarding Creator obligations), 9.4 (Effect of Termination), 11 (Indemnification), and 12 (Miscellaneous) shall survive termination.
10. Modifications to the Agreement
DeepStreet reserves the right to modify this Agreement at any time. We will notify you of material changes by posting a notice on the Services, sending an email to the address associated with your account, or other reasonable means. Changes will become effective upon posting or as otherwise specified in the notice. Your continued use of the Services as a Creator after the effective date of the changes constitutes your acceptance of the modified Agreement. If you do not agree to the changes, your sole remedy is to terminate this Agreement and cease using the Services as a Creator. Except for changes by us as described here, no other amendment or modification of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by both you and us.
11. Indemnification
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DeepStreet Parties from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages (actual and consequential), losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or in any way related to:(a) Your Publications, including claims of infringement, defamation, privacy violation, or inaccuracy;(b) Your use of the Services as a Creator;(c) Your breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant in this Agreement or the Platform Policies;(d) Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation, including specifically those related to securities, financial disclosures (Section 6), and data privacy (Section 8);(e) Any dispute between you and a Reader or other third party;(f) Any taxes related to your revenue earned through the Services; or(g) Any activity conducted through your Creator account (whether by you or a third party).
DeepStreet reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which event you will cooperate with DeepStreet in asserting any available defenses.
12. Miscellaneous
12.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA, without regard to its conflict of laws provisions.
12.2. Arbitration and Dispute Resolution: Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, shall be determined by arbitration in Monmouth County, New Jersey before one arbitrator. The arbitration shall be administered by JAMS pursuant to its Streamlined Arbitration Rules and Procedures. Judgment on the Award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration (such as injunctive relief) from a court of appropriate jurisdiction. The parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the state or federal courts located in Monmouth County, New Jersey for any action permitted hereunder. The prevailing party in any arbitration or court action arising out of this Agreement shall be entitled to an award of its reasonable costs and attorneys' fees. YOU AND DEEPSTREET AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
12.3. Assignment: You may not assign, delegate, or transfer this Agreement or your rights or obligations hereunder without DeepStreet's prior written consent. DeepStreet may freely assign, delegate, or transfer this Agreement and its rights and obligations without consent or notice.
12.4. No Third-Party Beneficiaries: This Agreement is for the benefit of, and will be enforceable by, the parties only. This Agreement is not intended to confer any right or benefit on any third party.
12.5. Independent Contractor Relationship: Your relationship with DeepStreet is that of an independent contractor. Nothing in this Agreement creates any partnership, joint venture, employment, agency, or fiduciary relationship between you and DeepStreet. You have no authority to bind DeepStreet in any respect.
12.6. Waiver: The failure of either party to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
12.7. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found by an arbitrator or court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.
12.8. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with the Platform Policies incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the entire and exclusive understanding and agreement between you and DeepStreet regarding your use of the Services as a Creator, and supersedes and cancels all previous written and oral agreements, communications, and other understandings relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
12.9. Notices: Any notices or other communications permitted or required hereunder, including those regarding modifications to this Agreement, will be in writing and given by DeepStreet (i) via email (to the address associated with your account); or (ii) by posting to the Services. For notices made by email, the date of receipt will be deemed the date on which such notice is transmitted. You may provide notices to DeepStreet by email to legal@deepstreet.io or by mail to the address listed above, Attn: Legal Department.
By using DeepStreet.io as a Creator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Publisher Agreement.
DeepStreet.io, Inc.
151 Bodman Pl, Suite 201
Red Bank, NJ 07701, USA
Email: legal@deepstreet.io
Phone: (732) 555-0199