❤️ Why This Exists

We created the 30-Second Video Challenge to celebrate the creativity of our community and invite you to help more people discover our connection card decks.

Below are the full legal terms that make everything clear, fair, and safe for everyone.

(We've kept it friendly and human—but thorough so everyone's protected.)

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Transparency Promise

We believe in full transparency.

Whenever your video is used in our Meta ads, we'll share screenshots or reports directly from our Meta dashboard showing exactly how many conversions were tracked and how rewards were calculated.

Nothing is hidden or estimated—everything comes straight from Meta's reporting tools.

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Content Education Clause

By submitting content, you also agree that we may share or display your videos privately or publicly for educational or training purposes, such as showing other creators examples of what performs well in the Program.

By participating in the Program, you also grant the Company permission to share general performance insights, such as the number of conversions, engagement rates, or screenshots of campaign dashboards, in connection with your submitted Content. These insights may be shown privately to other creators or publicly to illustrate what types of videos perform well, provided they are presented accurately and respectfully. You acknowledge that because your likeness or voice may appear in your Content, such sharing may indirectly identify you.

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30-SECOND VIDEO CHALLENGE – TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By participating in the 30-Second Video Challenge (the "Program"), you ("Participant," "you," or "your") agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Agreement").

This Agreement is between you and Parents Are Human LLC, a California Limited Liability Company ("Company," "we," "us," or "our").

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1. PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Program invites participants to create and submit short-form video content featuring the Company's products for potential use in the Company's marketing and advertising campaigns. Participants may earn performance-based compensation as described herein.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1 Age Requirement. Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of submission.

2.2 Geographic Eligibility. The Program is open to participants worldwide. However, certain reward options (specifically physical gift rewards) may only be available to participants in the United States. International participants may be limited to cash compensation options only.

2.3 Right to Refuse. The Company reserves the right to refuse participation to any individual or entity at its sole discretion.

3. CONTENT SUBMISSION AND OWNERSHIP

3.1 Ownership and License Grant. You retain full ownership of all videos, photographs, audio recordings, and other materials you create or submit (collectively, "Content"). By submitting Content to the Program, you grant Parents Are Human LLC and its successors, licensees, and designees a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, edit, adapt, modify, distribute, publicly display, perform, and create derivative works of your Content for advertising, marketing, promotional, educational, and commercial purposes, in any media now known or later developed.

This means you still own your Content, but the Company has permission to use it indefinitely for its business purposes, including across social media, digital ads, websites, and other marketing materials.

3.2 Editing and Adaptation Rights. You agree that the Company may edit, adapt, remix, combine, shorten, or otherwise modify your Content in any way it deems appropriate for advertising, promotional, or educational purposes. This may include pairing it with other videos, text, voiceovers, music, or graphics, or using excerpts of your Content within other materials, provided such edits do not misrepresent your intent or portray you in a false or misleading way. This license includes the right for the Company to sublicense these rights to its advertising partners, contractors, or affiliates for the limited purpose of creating, managing, and distributing advertisements or educational materials on behalf of the Company.

3.3 Moral Rights Waiver. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you waive any moral rights or similar rights you may have in the Content, including the right to be identified as the author and the right to object to modifications of the Content used for the Company’s purposes.

3.4 No Obligation to Use. The Company is under no obligation to use, publish, or continue using any submitted Content. It may choose to discontinue use at any time.

3.5 Personal Use Rights. You may use the same Content on your own social media or portfolio at any time, provided that:

(a) You agree not to post newly created Content intended for this Program on your social media accounts while the Company is actively using it in paid advertising campaigns (the “Exclusivity Period”), which lasts a minimum of 30 days from the first ad deployment.

(b) (b) Content that existed before submission is exempt from the Exclusivity Period described in (a).

(c) You may participate in the TikTok Shop program as outlined in the Program documentation without restriction.

4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

4.1 Ownership and Originality. You represent and warrant that:

(a) You are the sole creator and owner of all Content you submit, and you have the right to grant the non-exclusive license described in Section 3;

(b) The Content does not infringe upon any third party’s intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights. You represent and warrant that you own or have obtained permission to use any elements of the Content that are not your original creation (for example, music, footage, images, or other third-party materials). While you are welcome to recreate popular formats, trends, or publicly available styles, you are responsible for ensuring that your Content does not violate anyone else’s rights;

(c) The Content does not contain any defamatory, obscene, offensive, or unlawful material;

(d) You have not granted and will not grant any rights in the Content to any third party that would conflict with the rights granted to the Company herein.

4.2 Product Ownership. You represent and warrant that any Company products featured in your Content were lawfully obtained by you through purchase or legitimate acquisition.

4.3 Third-Party Consents. You represent and warrant that:

(a) You have obtained all necessary permissions, releases, and consents from any individuals appearing in the Content, including but not limited to model releases, location releases, and parental or guardian consent for any minors;

(b) If any individual appearing in the Content is recognizable, you have obtained their express written consent to appear in the Content and for the Company's use of their likeness as described in this Agreement;

(c) You will provide copies of any such releases or consents to the Company upon request.

5. MINORS IN CONTENT

5.1 Parental Consent Required. If any minors (individuals under 18 years of age) appear in the Content you submit, you confirm that you are either:

(a) The parent or legal guardian of those minors, or

(b) Have obtained all necessary written permissions from their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to include them in the Content.

5.2 Responsibility for Consents. You understand and acknowledge that you are solely responsible for ensuring that any required consents are obtained, valid, and comply with all applicable laws, including but not limited to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and any similar state or international laws.

5.3 Grant of Rights for Minor Content. You grant the Company the same perpetual rights described in Section 3 to use, edit, adapt, reproduce, distribute, and display any Content containing minors (including their likeness, image, voice, or statements) for advertising, promotional, or educational purposes, in a respectful and appropriate manner.

5.4 Release and Indemnification. You release and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to:

(a) The appearance of any minors in the Content;

(b) Any alleged failure to obtain proper parental or guardian consent;

(c) Any alleged violation of a minor's rights, including privacy rights, publicity rights, or any other rights.

5.5 Right to Verify. The Company reserves the right to verify, at any time, that appropriate parental or guardian consents have been obtained for any minors appearing in submitted Content. Failure to provide verification upon request may result in temporary suspension or permanent removal from the Program.

5.6 Documentation. The Company reserves the right to request written documentation of parental or guardian consent for any minors appearing in submitted Content. Failure to provide such documentation upon request may result in immediate disqualification from the Program and forfeiture of any unpaid rewards.

6. COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

6.1 Performance-Based Rewards. Compensation under this Program is based solely on tracked conversions (purchases) generated through the Company's Meta (Facebook and Instagram) advertising platform when your Content is used in the Company's paid advertisements.

6.2 Monthly Calculation. Conversions are calculated on a monthly basis. All conversions from all of your submitted Content will be aggregated to determine your total monthly conversion count.

6.3 Reward Tiers. Compensation is structured in tiers based on total monthly conversions as outlined in the current Program documentation. The Company reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of the compensation structure—including tier thresholds, reward amounts, or qualifying criteria—at any time, with at least thirty (30) days’ written notice provided via email or the Program’s WhatsApp community.

6.4 Maximum Monthly Compensation Cap. Regardless of the number of conversions generated, total monthly compensation is capped at $2,000 USD or the equivalent value in gift rewards as specified in the current Program tier structure. This cap applies to all compensation earned in a single calendar month from all Content submissions combined.

6.5 Monthly Reset. Conversion counts reset at the beginning of each calendar month. Conversions do not carry over from one month to the next.

6.6 No Guaranteed Compensation. Submission of Content does not guarantee:

(a) That your Content will be selected for use in advertisements;

(b) That your Content will generate any conversions if used;

(c) Any minimum level of compensation;

(d) Any compensation whatsoever.

6.7 Content Approval. The Company reserves the right to reject any submitted Content for any reason or no reason. Only Content that has been explicitly accepted by the Company is eligible to earn rewards.

7. PAYMENT TERMS

7.1 Payment Methods. Cash rewards will be distributed via PayPal or Venmo as selected by the Participant. You are responsible for maintaining accurate payment information.

7.2 Payment Schedule. Payments and gift reward fulfillment will be processed within ten (10) business days of the beginning of each month for the previous month's performance, provided that:

(a) You have reached the minimum threshold of 25 conversions;

(b) You have submitted any required tax documentation (see Section 7.5);

(c) Your payment information is current and accurate.

7.3 Reward Selection. Upon reaching a gift reward tier, you will have five (5) business days to select either:

(a) A gift item from the eligible tier options, or

(b) The cash equivalent value of that tier.

Failure to make a selection within the specified timeframe will result in automatic payment of the cash value.

7.4 Performance Reporting. At the time of payment, the Company will provide you with documentation showing:

(a) Total conversions attributed to your Content for that month;

(b) The corresponding reward tier achieved;

(c) Screenshots or reports from the Company's Meta advertising dashboard demonstrating performance data.

7.5 Tax Responsibilities. You are solely responsible for:

(a) All taxes, including income tax, self-employment tax, and any other applicable taxes on compensation received through this Program;

(b) Providing any necessary tax forms (including IRS Form W-9 for U.S. participants or Form W-8BEN for international participants) upon request;

(c) Reporting all income received from this Program to the appropriate tax authorities.

The Company will issue IRS Form 1099-NEC to U.S. participants who earn $600 or more in a calendar year. The Company reserves the right to withhold payment until proper tax documentation is received.

7.6 Payment Disputes. Any disputes regarding payment calculations must be submitted in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of the monthly performance report. Failure to dispute within this timeframe constitutes acceptance of the payment calculation.

8. GIFT REWARDS

8.1 Gift Fulfillment. Physical gift rewards will be fulfilled through third-party vendors (primarily Amazon and Apple). The Company will:

(a) Purchase the selected item on your behalf;

(b) Ship the item directly to your provided address;

(c) Provide you with tracking information when available.

8.2 No Company Responsibility After Delivery. Once a gift item has been delivered to the address you provided, the Company's obligations are complete. The Company is not responsible for:

(a) Product defects, malfunctions, or quality issues;

(b) Warranty claims or service requests;

(c) Returns, exchanges, or refunds;

(d) Damage occurring after delivery;

(e) Lost or stolen packages after confirmed delivery;

(f) Compatibility issues or user satisfaction with the product.

8.3 Manufacturer Warranty Only. All gift items are covered solely by the manufacturer's standard warranty, if any. You must contact the manufacturer directly for any warranty claims, technical support, or service issues.

8.4 Gift Availability and Substitutions. The list of available gift rewards is subject to change at any time without prior notice. The Company may modify, replace, or remove any listed gift item at its discretion, including due to vendor changes, price fluctuations, or product availability. If a selected gift becomes unavailable, the Company will offer a comparable alternative or the equivalent cash value at its sole discretion.

8.5 Gift Values. Gift values are approximate and may vary based on taxes, exchange rates, or vendor pricing. The Company is not obligated to provide a specific model, version, or color of any gift item, and may fulfill rewards through a different vendor or platform.

8.6 International Gift Restrictions. Physical gift rewards may only be available to participants with shipping addresses in the United States. International participants may be limited to cash compensation only. The Company is not responsible for any customs duties, import taxes, or other fees associated with international shipments.

8.7 No Cash Exchange After Selection. Once a gift item has been ordered, you may not exchange it for cash value. Gift selections are final.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

9.1 Company Trademarks. All Company trademarks, service marks, logos, product names, and trade dress are the exclusive property of the Company. Your participation in this Program does not grant you any rights to use the Company's intellectual property except as specifically necessary to create Content for Program submission.

9.2 Third-Party Content. You may not include any third-party copyrighted material in your Content (including but not limited to copyrighted music, video clips, images, or text) unless you own it or have obtained appropriate licenses or permissions. Content inspired by publicly available trends or formats is allowed, but you remain solely responsible for ensuring that your Content does not infringe any third-party rights. The Company assumes no responsibility for your use of third-party materials.

9.3 Content Review. While the Company may review submitted Content, such review does not constitute legal advice regarding intellectual property clearances. You remain solely responsible for ensuring your Content does not infringe any third-party rights.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, licensees, and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees), judgments, and settlements arising from or relating to:

(a) Your breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under this Agreement;

(b) Any claim that the Content infringes or violates any third-party intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other rights;

(c) Any claim related to minors appearing in the Content;

(d) Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations;

(e) Any injury, death, or property damage arising from the Content or your participation in the Program;

(f) Any tax liabilities arising from compensation received through this Program.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

11.1 Disclaimer of Warranties. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11.2 Limitation of Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE, OR COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PROGRAM, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

11.3 Maximum Liability Cap. THE COMPANY'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO YOU UNDER THIS PROGRAM IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR $500 USD, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

11.4 Gift Reward Liability. As specified in Section 8.2, the Company's liability for gift rewards ends upon confirmed delivery. The Company is not liable for any issues arising from the use, functionality, or quality of gift items.

12. PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS AND TERMINATION

12.1 Right to Modify. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Program at any time, with or without notice, including but not limited to:

(a) Changes to compensation structures and reward tiers;

(b) Changes to eligible products;

(c) Changes to submission requirements or quality standards;

(d) Changes to these Terms and Conditions.

12.2 Notice of Material Changes. For material changes affecting compensation or rights granted, the Company will provide thirty (30) days' written notice via email or through the Program's WhatsApp community. Continued participation after such notice constitutes acceptance of the changes.

12.3 Right to Terminate Participation. The Company may terminate or suspend the Program for any participant at its sole discretion without prior notice.

The Company also reserves the right to terminate any Participant's participation in the Program at any time, with or without cause, including but not limited to:

(a) Violation of these Terms and Conditions;

(b) Submission of inappropriate, offensive, or low-quality Content;

(c) Fraudulent activity or attempts to manipulate conversion tracking;

(d) Conduct that damages the Company's reputation or business interests.

12.4 Effect of Termination. Upon termination:

(a) You will receive payment for any earned but unpaid rewards up to the date of termination;

(b) The Company may immediately cease using your Content in active campaigns;

(c) The Company’s right to use your approved Content under the license in Section 3 will continue indefinitely, but ownership of the Content remains with you;

(d) You may not submit additional Content to the Program.

12.5 Survival. Sections 3 (Content Submission and Ownership), 4 (Representations and Warranties), 5 (Minors in Content), 10 (Indemnification), 11 (Limitation of Liability), and 13 (General Provisions) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.

13. GENERAL PROVISIONS

13.1 Independent Contractor Relationship. You are an independent contractor and not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of the Company. This Agreement does not create any employment relationship, and you are not entitled to any employee benefits.

13.2 No Exclusivity. This Agreement is non-exclusive. You may create content for other companies, products, or purposes, provided such activities do not violate any obligations under this Agreement.

13.3 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the Program documentation incorporated by reference, constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Company regarding the Program and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

13.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

13.5 Waiver. The failure of the Company to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

13.6 Assignment. You may not assign, transfer, or delegate any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the Company's prior written consent. The Company may freely assign this Agreement without restriction. Any attempted assignment in violation of this section is void.

13.7 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.8 Dispute Resolution.

(a) Informal Resolution. Before filing any formal claim, you agree to first contact the Company at hello@parentsarehuman.com to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.

(b) Binding Arbitration. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, that cannot be resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in California, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

(c) Class Action Waiver. YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DISPUTE BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY INDIVIDUALLY. TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, (i) NO ARBITRATION OR PROCEEDING SHALL BE JOINED WITH ANY OTHER; (ii) THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE ARBITRATED ON A CLASS-ACTION BASIS OR TO UTILIZE CLASS ACTION PROCEDURES; AND (iii) THERE IS NO RIGHT OR AUTHORITY FOR ANY DISPUTE TO BE BROUGHT IN A PURPORTED REPRESENTATIVE CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR ANY OTHER PERSONS.

13.9 Notices. All notices required under this Agreement shall be sent via email to the address you provided during Program registration. Notices to the Company should be sent to hello@parentsarehuman.com. Notices are deemed received 24 hours after sending.

13.10 Force Majeure. The Company shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

13.11 Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.

13.12 Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

By submitting Content to the Program, clicking "I Agree," or otherwise participating in the Program, you acknowledge that:

(a) You have read and understood this Agreement in its entirety;

(b) You have had the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel regarding this Agreement;

(c) You voluntarily agree to be bound by all terms and conditions set forth herein;

(d) You understand that this Agreement involves a waiver of certain rights and limitations on the Company's liability.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or the Program, please contact us:

Parents Are Human LLC
85 Cleary Court, Apt 12
San Francisco, CA 94109
📧 hello@parentsarehuman.com