EmpowerU Impact Hub

    Terms of Service

    Effective Date: December 2024

    1. Acceptance of Terms

    By accessing or using the YKJ EmpowerU Nation platform ("EmpowerU Impact Hub," "CommUnity Marketplace," or "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with these terms, you may not use our Services.

    2. Membership & Account

    2.1 Membership Tiers: EmpowerU offers tiered memberships (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) with varying access levels, points, and benefits. Members must maintain an active subscription to access tier-specific features.

    2.2 Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and all activities under your account.

    2.3 Eligibility: You must be at least 18 years old to create an account and use our Services.

    2.4 Truthful Information: You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary.

    3. GameChanger Exchange & Commissions

    3.1 Affiliate Program: GameChanger Exchange is EmpowerU's referral/affiliate program. Participants earn commissions based on purchases made through their referral links.

    3.2 Commission Structure: Commission rates are determined by membership tier and GameChanger status. Rates may change with notice.

    3.3 Payment Terms: Commissions are paid monthly via Stripe for earnings above $25. Pending earnings may take up to 60 days to process.

    3.4 Prohibited Activities: Self-referrals, fraudulent activity, spamming, or any deceptive practices are strictly prohibited and may result in account termination and forfeiture of earnings.

    4. Points & Ranking System

    4.1 Points Earning: Members earn points through marketplace purchases (1 dollar = 1 point), referrals, and special promotions.

    4.2 Rank Advancement: Ranks advance based on cumulative points earned. Ranks unlock additional benefits and recognition.

    4.3 Points Adjustments: EmpowerU reserves the right to adjust, void, or remove points for fraudulent activity, chargebacks, or policy violations.

    4.4 Non-Transferable: Points and ranks are non-transferable and have no cash value except as specifically provided in our rewards program.

    5. Supplier Program

    5.1 Supplier Requirements: Suppliers must be active EmpowerU members, maintain a minimum 10-point monthly auto-ship, hold an active Stripe supplier package subscription, and comply with all supplier agreements.

    5.2 Product Standards: All products and services must meet quality standards, comply with applicable laws, and be accurately represented.

    5.3 Marketplace Fees: Suppliers pay transaction fees as specified in their supplier package agreements.

    5.4 Termination: EmpowerU may suspend or terminate supplier status for policy violations, quality issues, or non-payment of fees.

    6. Intellectual Property

    All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property on the EmpowerU platform are owned by YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc. or its licensors. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without express written permission.

    7. User Conduct

    You agree NOT to:

    • Violate any laws or regulations
    • Engage in fraudulent, deceptive, or harmful activities
    • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
    • Attempt to hack, disrupt, or compromise platform security
    • Upload malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
    • Impersonate others or misrepresent your identity

    8. Payments & Refunds

    8.1 Billing: Membership fees are billed monthly on a recurring basis. You authorize EmpowerU to charge your payment method on file.

    8.2 Cancellation: You may cancel your membership anytime. Cancellations take effect at the end of the current billing period.

    8.3 Refunds: Refunds are issued at EmpowerU's discretion and subject to our Refund Policy. Digital products and services are generally non-refundable after access is granted.

    8.4 Chargebacks: Unauthorized chargebacks may result in account suspension and loss of points/earnings.

    9. Disclaimers & Limitations of Liability

    9.1 "AS IS" Basis: Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

    9.2 No Income Guarantees: EmpowerU makes no guarantees regarding earnings, commissions, or business success. Results vary based on individual effort and circumstances.

    9.3 Third-Party Content: We are not responsible for third-party content, products, or services listed on our platform.

    9.4 Limitation of Liability: To the maximum extent permitted by law, EmpowerU's liability is limited to the amount you paid for Services in the past 12 months.

    10. Termination

    We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or other legitimate business reasons. Upon termination, your access to Services will cease, and any unpaid earnings may be forfeited.

    11. Governing Law

    These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Georgia.

    12. Communications & SMS

    12.1 Express Opt-In Consent: By providing your phone number and opting in via a consent checkbox on any EmpowerU form, you expressly consent to receive SMS messages from YKJ EmpowerU Nation Inc. related to your account, services, appointments, events, and updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time. Reply HELP for assistance.

    12.2 How Opt-In Works: You opt in via a public website form, manually enter your phone number, and must check an unchecked SMS consent checkbox. Consent is not a condition of purchase or membership. Your consent (with timestamp, IP, and form source) is recorded and stored.

    12.3 Message Frequency: Message frequency varies based on your account activity. Messages are primarily transactional (triggered by actions such as bookings, orders, and registrations).

    12.4 Message and Data Rates: Standard message and data rates from your wireless carrier may apply to SMS messages sent or received.

    12.5 Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. You will receive a one-time confirmation and no further SMS messages will be sent unless you re-opt-in.

    12.6 Help: Reply HELP to any SMS message for assistance, or contact us at support@empoweruimpacthub.com.

    12.7 No Sharing: We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number or SMS consent data with third parties for marketing purposes.

    12.8 SMS Terms: Full SMS terms are available at empoweruimpacthub.com/sms-terms. A public opt-in form is available at empoweruimpacthub.com/sms-opt-in.

    13. Changes to Terms

    We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notifications. Continued use of Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

    Contact Us: For questions about these Terms, email us at support@empoweruimpacthub.com or call (470) 948-8973.