Terms Conditions

These terms and conditions (Hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) are executed by and between PD Avenue Marketing Private Limited (Hereinafter referred to as the “Playtime Ads”), a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, having its registered office at Pragati IT Park, A 702, VIP circle, opposite Gajera School, Samtanagar, Mota Varachha, Surat, Gujarat 394105, and You.

If you represent an entity or organization, this Agreement extends to that entity or organization, hereinafter referred to as  "you," "your," or "Publisher")

Playtime Ads provides a mobile application marketing advertising network platform (Hereinafter referred to as the “Playtime Ads Platform”) for the users (Hereinafter referred to as the “End Users”) to access certain software for serving advertisements, interactive features, or advertising content (Hereinafter referred to as the “Advertisements”) to the end users of the Publisher’s proprietary mobile application (Hereinafter referred to as the “Publisher Application”)

The delivery of Advertisements by the Playtime Ads through the Publisher Application in accordance with this Agreement shall be referred to as the “Services.”

For the valuable consideration stated in this Agreement and with mutual consent, both you and Playtime Ads are individually referred to as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

  1. 1. Definitions

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms shall have the meanings attributed to them herein. All definitions shall apply in their singular or plural forms, as the context may require.

  • “Ad Units" refer to the Network units or graphical elements permitted by the Publisher for Playtime Ads to place Ads, including various in-game elements like splash screens, powerups, obstacles, backgrounds, objects, and characters.
  • “Dashboard” refers to the access of reports regarding impressions, clicks, rates, and your current estimated Payment in your Account.
  • "Network" or "Networks" refer to the specified websites on the internet, mobile wap sites, applications, games, and wap portals that are owned and/or managed by the Publisher.
  • “Publisher Marks” refer to the trademarks, trade names, and associated logos.

  1. 2. Modifications

Playtime Ads reserves the right to update the Playtime Ads Platform and its Services at any time, with or without prior notice, by making these updates accessible through the Playtime Ads Platform.

Moreover, Playtime Ads reserves the right to amend this Agreement at its discretion. Any alterations to this Agreement will be communicated to you by posting them on the Playtime Ads Platform or through a notification on the Playtime Ads Platform.

These changes will become effective immediately upon being posted on the Playtime Ads Platform or upon delivery of such notification through the Playtime Ads Platform.

If you do not agree with any of these modifications, you can terminate this Agreement, as detailed below. Nevertheless, by continuing to utilize the Playtime Ads Platform or any Services after being notified or after the updated Agreement has been posted, it is deemed that you have accepted all the modifications.

  1. 3. Account Management

3.1 Users

To utilize the Services, you must create an account (Hereinafter referred to as the "Account") on the Playtime Ads Platform. Playtime Ads retains the right to approve or reject requests for Account creation. Organizations can authorize designated employees to use the Services through the Account, while individuals can be the sole users. Each Account ID is personal, and only authorized individuals must use it.

3.2 Registration Information

  • During the Account creation process, you must supply specific details about yourself and potentially your organization (Hereinafter referred to as "Registration Information").
  • By agreeing, you confirm that

(i) the information provided will be precise, comprehensive, and current;

(ii) you will promptly update this data to maintain its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness; and

(iii) you will refrain from presenting information from others or organizations that intend to impersonate them.

  • Before disclosing any User Registration Information linked to your Account on the Playtime Ads Platform, you must secure all necessary authorizations mandated by federal or state regulations, including those concerning sharing their data.

3.3 Responsibilities

You are accountable for all activities on your Account, whether sanctioned or not, and compliance with the Agreement. Safeguarding each Account ID's security is crucial, and any breach should be reported immediately. All actions and obligations related to the Account are your responsibility.

3.4 Account Authority

The individual establishing the Account (Hereinafter referred to as the "Account Authority") holds control. The Account Authority manages decisions regarding the Account, including adding or removing the End Users and resolving disputes through specified procedures. Playtime Ads reserves the right to suspend or terminate Accounts in case of disputes over the Account Authority.

  1. 4. Services

Based on this Agreement, Playtime Ads grants you a limited license to access and utilize the Services for displaying Advertisements on a Publisher Application under your control. The license is non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, and non-transferable.

Playtime Ads has the sole discretion to determine the scope of Services and available Advertisements and the authority to modify, replace, or make any changes to the Service without prior notice. Monitoring Advertisements is not Playtime Ads' obligation.

You must display Advertisements on the Publisher Application in compliance with the Agreement, including placement requirements and technical specifications provided by Playtime Ads. Any alterations to the content, text, or appearance of the Advertisements must receive prior written approval from Playtime Ads.

  1. 5. Advertisements

On Playtime Ads, you can access specific Advertisements through the Services. Additional terms may govern your utilization of these Advertisements agreed upon with Playtime Ads.

If no separate Agreement exists regarding the Advertisements, you are granted a limited license to view them exclusively through the Services on the Playtime Ads Platform. To use the Advertisements beyond the scope outlined in this section, you must engage with Playtime Ads to secure additional rights.

  1. 6. Marketing

By using Playtime Ads, you consent to the following:

(i) Playtime Ads may feature your Publisher Application in various marketing materials and promotional campaigns, such as newsletters, case studies, and press releases; and

(ii) Playtime Ads can identify you as an End User of the Services.

To support these endeavors, you provide us with a limited, worldwide, non-exclusive license to utilize your trademarks, trade names, and associated logos ("Publisher Marks") solely for conducting the described marketing and promotional activities. You retain all rights not explicitly granted in this Agreement. Playtime Ads will not use the Publisher Marks, wholly or partially, in any unauthorized manner without your written approval.

  1. 7. Ownership Rights

7.1 Proprietary Rights

The Publisher may use and access the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements as this Agreement outlines. Playtime Ads and its third-party providers retain all intellectual property rights, including any modifications, enhancements, or new versions associated with the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements. The Publishers Marks displayed within the platform are the property of Playtime Ads and its advertisers. Using these Publisher Marks requires Playtime Ads' written consent except for the granted rights.

7.2 Third-Party Software

The Services may incorporate third-party Software subject to additional third-party licenses. Any third-party Software without specific licenses falls under this Agreement, making the software owners third-party beneficiaries.

7.3 Publisher Proprietary Rights

Except for the sections owned by Playtime Ads, the Publisher retains all rights to the Publisher Application and Publisher Marks, including any enhancements or updates. The Publisher and any third-party providers reserve all rights not explicitly granted in this Agreement.

7.4 Support and Maintenance

Playtime Ads is not obligated to provide Updates, correct errors, or offer maintenance for the Services. However, Playtime Ads' updates are considered part of the Services under this Agreement, requiring discontinuation of prior versions upon update receipt.

7.5 Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

For this Agreement, Intellectual Property Rights encompass all rights protecting intangible property globally, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and more.

  1. 8. Agreement

You must not and must ensure that no third party:

  • Data Access: Obtain unauthorized data from Playtime Ads without public availability.
  • Automated Interaction: Engage with Playtime Ads using automated tools or processes.
  • Security Violation: Avoid breaching Playtime Ads' security or attempting unauthorized access.
  • Interference: Refrain from interfering with the proper functioning of Playtime Ads.
  • Overburden: Do not impose an unreasonable load on Playtime Ads that may impair its operation.
  • Intimidation or Harassment: Do not use Playtime Ads to intimidate or harass individuals or entities.
  • Harmful Code: Do not upload any code intended to disrupt or harm the Services provided by Playtime Ads.

  1. 9. Additional Restrictions

You acknowledge that Playtime Ads owns the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, Advertisements, and all associated hardware, software, and technology (Hereinafter referred to as the "Technology"), which contain valuable proprietary information. Therefore, unless explicitly allowed in this Agreement, you must not, and must prevent any third party from:

  • Reproducing or copying the Technology.

  • Altering, adapting, or creating derivative works from the Technology.

  • Combining the Technology with other software or content.

  • Attempting to derive the source code or algorithms of the Technology.

  • Selling, renting, or distributing the Technology to any third party.

  • Using the Technology for commercial purposes for any other entity.

  • Bypassing electronic protection measures on the Technology.

  • Modifying or removing any copyright notices on the Technology.

  • Using the Technology for illegal purposes or activities.

  • Accessing the Technology for purposes not permitted under this Agreement.

  1. 10. Obligations of Publishers

10.1 Appointment

The Publisher

  • grants Playtime Ads the rights, licenses, and privileges to sell Advertisements for display on the Publisher's Network.
  • shall cooperate with Playtime Ads to establish advertising rates. However, the Publisher may, at its discretion, set a minimum CPM rate.
  • shall provide Playtime Ads with the necessary sales and marketing resources to support new advertising recommendations.
  • grants Playtime Ads the right to use the Publisher's logo on its website and the Publisher's game screenshots as marketing resources.
  • may only reject and block advertising content categories showcased by Playtime Ads on its Network.
  • acknowledge that it may take up to 48 hours to completely pause ads from the blocked category after the request to Playtime Ads.

10.2 Compliance with Privacy Laws

The Publisher will prominently showcase a privacy statement on its Networks that meets or surpasses legal requirements. The Publisher and any third party, such as advertisers within the Publisher Network, will adhere to Playtime Ads' Privacy Policy, subject to periodic updates.

10.3 Consent

The Publishers must provide notice to users and obtain legally sufficient consent where necessary regarding the scope of data collection, use, sharing, or other processing for personalized advertising purposes by Playtime Ads, including device identifiers, location information, and demographic and interest data. Publishers must obtain affirmative consent for the collection and sharing of location data with Playtime Ads.

10.4 Publisher Application

  • Ownership or License: you affirm that you either own or have a lawful and valid license for the Publisher Application, which includes all elements such as:

(i) Names or images of individuals featured within the application,

(ii) Any Publisher Marks, copyrighted material, or representations of trademarked or service-marked goods or services and

(iii) Any endorsements or testimonials contained in the Publisher Application.

  • Authorization: You confirm that you are fully authorized to be bound by this Agreement and that you have secured all necessary consents to utilize the Publisher Application.

  • Compliance: The execution and fulfillment of this Agreement, including your duties hereunder, will not breach or cause a default under any Agreement involving you or your affiliates nor infringe upon any third-party rights.

10.5 Intellectual Property Rights

You declare and assure that

  • the Publisher Application and its content are either wholly owned or lawfully licensed to you. It does not infringe upon applicable laws or third-party rights, including intellectual property rights (IPR).

  • you have full authorization to use the Publisher Application and its content as required under this Agreement and in connection with the Playtime Ads Platform.

10.6 Restricted Activities

  • The Publisher Application and its displayed content must not include, support, or promote any material that:

(i)    Encourages criminal conduct or could result in civil liability;

(ii) Violates applicable laws or the policies of Google or other concerning Publishers;

(iii) Is considered harmful, misleading, deceptive, fraudulent, unfair, immoral, indecent, pornographic, obscene, sexually explicit, excessively profane, racist, ethnically offensive, threatening, excessively violent, defamatory, hate speech, gambling-related, discriminatory, involves malware, illegal drugs or arms trafficking, alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, or weapons.

  • Your media content must adhere to Playtime Ads' approval and comply with all applicable laws, including intellectual property rights. It must not include, promote, or link to the following:

(i)     Pornographic material or material appealing to prurient interests.

(ii)     Racial, ethnic, political, or hate-driven content.

(iii)     Illegal investment, money-making opportunities, or advice.

(iv)     Gratuitous violence or profanity.

(v)     Material that defames, misrepresents, abuses, or threatens others.

(vi)     Promotion of illegal substances or activities.

(vii)     Software piracy.

(viii)    Obscenity, spoofing, redirecting, or trafficking from adult-related websites.

(ix)    Infringement or violation of patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, rights of publicity, privacy rights, moral rights, music performance rights, or other third-party rights.

(x)     Any illegal activity.

(xi)     Links to any affiliate networks.

10.7 Fraud Monitoring

  • Playtime Ads actively monitors traffic for fraud. Any detected fraud may lead to account suspension due to the following reasons:

(i)  High click-through rates without valid reasons.

(ii) The sole use of click/lead programs without sustainable traffic evidence.

(iii) Fraudulent leads per advertisers.

(iv) Unauthorized incentive use for clicks/leads.

(v) Submission of leads from unauthorized sources.

(vi) Use of fake redirects or automated software for fraud.

  • Detection of fraudulent actions, like manipulating leads or clicks, can lead to loss of commissions and account termination. Failing to halt such activities promptly upon notification by Playtime Ads could hold you responsible for associated costs and legal expenses. Playtime Ads may reclaim payments for fraudulent actions.

10.8  Compensation to End Users

Failure to compensate End Users for interacting with Advertisements or commercial content as outlined by Playtime Ads, or failing to provide the incentives or benefits stated in the Playtime Ads, will constitute a violation of this Agreement by you.

10.9 Privacy and Data Processing

You must adhere to all the relevant laws, like data privacy rules, when handling End Users' personal info. Your app must have a privacy policy that meets all laws and clearly tells users:

  • Any End User info shared with Playtime Ads for the Services.
  • A simple way for users to opt out of personalized ads based on their behavior and interests.

10.10 Placement and Use of Ad Units

The Publisher will set up the Playtime Ads software on the Networks to guarantee that the Advertisements displayed are visible on the Network. The Publisher will adhere to Playtime Ads' technical approval procedure for identifying Ad Assets or additional placements, given that the Publisher receives adequate and precise written notice.

  1. 11. Obligations of Playtime Ads

11.1 Appointment

By this Agreement, Playtime Ads grants the Publisher the right and license to utilize its proprietary tools for soliciting Advertisements, displaying Ads on its Network, and monitoring and reporting on the displayed Ads.

11.2  Access for Cross Promotion and Advertisement

Playtime Ads empowers Publishers to conduct cross-promotion campaigns and display Advertisements on the Publisher’s Network through their sales channels. Publishers have full autonomy to sell Advertisements based on their preferred cost model.

Initially, a fixed number of monthly branded sessions will incur no additional charges; beyond this limit, charges will apply. The Publisher will receive information about the branded sessions and related fees via email. Playtime Ads is responsible for notifying the Publisher about the monthly allocation of free Branded Sessions and any modifications in charges.

11.3 Reporting

Playtime Ads transparently provides detailed daily records to the Publishers through a user interface dashboard. It allows monitoring of content, price, and volume of paid Advertising per Network. Reports include Advertising Sales Revenue for a clear performance overview, following confidentiality obligations in the Agreement.

11.4 Sales Efforts

Playtime Ads will make efforts to solicit and sell Advertising to Advertisers on the Publisher Networks at prices determined by Playtime Ads at its discretion, following the rights, licenses, and privileges granted to Playtime Ads. Playtime Ads will also promptly implement any decision by the Publisher to reject or block specific categories or domains of Advertising as outlined in this Agreement.

  1. 12. Disclaimer

Unless explicitly stated in Section 11, the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements are provided "AS IS" without warranties. Playtime Ads disclaims all other warranties, whether oral or written, arising by law or otherwise, regarding this Agreement or the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements. This disclaimer covers implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose, title, or non-infringement. Playtime Ads does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currentness of the Platform, Services, and Advertisements, their suitability for your needs, or uninterrupted error-free operation. While Playtime Ads provides content as a service, accuracy is not assured. Playtime Ads also reserves the right to modify certain content aspects unilaterally, including watermarking and dimensions.

  1. 13. Payment

13.1 Payment Terms

In certain circumstances, Playtime Ads is not under obligation to make any payment to you, notably if you breach the terms of this Agreement or violate any applicable laws. Playtime Ads reserves the right to withhold or offset the relevant payment due to you or any previously received payment based on such breaches, as determined at Playtime Ads' sole discretion.

13.2 Dashboard and Reports

Your account includes a Dashboard for accessing reports on impressions, clicks, rates, and estimated payments. The Dashboard is provided solely for your convenience, with Playtime Ads not liable for any temporary unavailability or inaccuracies. Playtime Ads reserves the right to modify how Reports, including payment calculations, are generated without prior notice. It's essential to note that the Dashboard Reports (Hereinafter referred to as the “Reports’) are deemed part of Playtime Ads' Confidential Information.

13.3 Calculation

Payment calculations will align with the Dashboard metrics derived from Playtime Ads' tracking and reporting on the Playtime Ads Platform. These calculations will be adjusted for any credits or chargebacks communicated by Playtime Ads. Unless stated otherwise, invoice will be created on 15th of next month and payment will be disbursed within 30 days after invoice creation, via electronic funds transfer.

13.4 Disputes

If you wish to contest the payment calculation, you must submit a written dispute notice to Playtime Ads within 7 days of invoice creation. You can check invoinces in Payments section of publisher panel. Failure to submit this notice within the specified timeframe will imply your acceptance of the calculations. Both parties will then collaborate in good faith to resolve any disputes.

13.5 Taxes

You are accountable for settling all applicable taxes, including value-added taxes and import duties, imposed by governmental authorities on your payments. Additionally, you agree to reimburse Playtime Ads for any payment subject to chargebacks or fees incurred post-delivery.

  1. 14. Liability Limitation

Playtime Ads and its third-party providers shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, exemplary, punitive, or incidental damages, including, without limitation, lost revenue or profits, lost opportunities, or loss of data or access to data arising from or related to this Agreement or the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements, even if Playtime Ads has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Your use of and access to the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements are solely at your own risk.

  1. 15. Indemnification

You must indemnify, defend, and protect Playtime Ads, its third-party providers, subsidiaries, affiliates, and subcontractors, along with their owners, officers, directors, employees, and agents, against all direct or indirect claims, damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, and costs (including reasonable legal fees) that arise from:

  • Your use of the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, or Advertisements for any reason.
  • Your confirmed or alleged violation of any provision in this Agreement.
  • Any responsibility arising from an End User's use of or access to the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, or Advertisements.

Playtime Ads will inform you of any such claim or accusation, and Playtime Ads retains the right to defend such claims at its own cost.

  1. 16. Terms and Termination

This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and continues until terminated. Either party can end it with a five-day notice. Playtime Ads may halt access to the Platform or Services if you violate the Agreement.

Upon termination:

  • Stop using the Platform or Services.
  • Delete all copies of the Platform from your devices.
  • Confirm compliance in writing.

Advertisements will be inaccessible post-termination. Playtime Ads isn't liable for closure and may not maintain your data after termination.

  1. 17. Audit

At the request of Playtime Ads, you must provide assurances that you are utilizing the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements as per the terms of this Agreement. Playtime Ads reserves the right to examine your records, accounts, and relevant books concerning using the Playtime Ads Platform, Services, and Advertisements to verify adherence to this Agreement.

  1. 18. Confidentiality Agreement

The Playtime Ads Platform and Services may contain confidential and proprietary information of Playtime Ads, which any reasonable individual would identify as confidential or proprietary considering the circumstances (Hereinafter referred to as the"Confidential Information").

You are prohibited from utilizing Confidential Information for any unauthorized purpose under this Agreement and should only reveal it to your employees and authorized sublicensees necessary for the Agreement's purposes, all of whom are obligated by a confidentiality duty at least as stringent as yours.

It is your responsibility to safeguard Confidential Information from unauthorized use, access, or disclosure through reasonable care, akin to how you protect your confidential information.

  1. 19. Usage Data

  • Playtime Ads can gather, derive, compile, process, and evaluate data or information from your utilization of the Playtime Ads Platform and Services (Hereinafter referred to as the "Usage Data").
  • All Usage Data acquired by Playtime Ads belongs solely to Playtime Ads and can be utilized by Playtime Ads for any legitimate business purpose without reporting to you.

  1. 20. Equitable Relief

  • You accept and understand that given the distinctive characteristics of the Playtime Ads Platform and the Confidential Information, there might be no sufficient legal remedy for breaching your commitments under this Agreement. Such a violation could lead to unfair competition against Playtime Ads, causing irreparable harm.

  • Hence, in the case of such a breach or its potential, you will not contest any efforts by Playtime Ads to acquire, apart from any available legal remedies, an injunction or other suitable equitable relief without the requirement to establish further irreparable harm.

  • Additionally, you consent to waive any demand for Playtime Ads to furnish a bond before obtaining such an injunction or relief.

  1. 21. Notice

  • Any notice to Playtime Ads regarding this Agreement must be in writing and delivered through personal delivery or certified mail (with return receipt requested) to the provided address. It becomes effective upon Playtime Ads' receipt.

  • Correspondingly, all notices concerning this Agreement will be transmitted through personal delivery, email, facsimile, or certified mail (with return receipt requested) to your Account-associated address, deemed received either upon personal delivery, five days after mailing, or upon acknowledgment of electronic transmission.

  1. 22. General

22.1 Entire Agreement

  • This Agreement encompasses all its terms and conditions. Unless explicitly altered by additional terms, this Agreement constitutes the comprehensive understanding and arrangement between you and Playtime Ads regarding your Service usage, replacing any prior verbal or written proposals, Agreements, or communications.

  • Accepting this Agreement is subject to your compliance with the outlined terms and conditions. Any additional or conflicting terms you present, such as in a purchase order, hold no legally binding effect on Playtime Ads. Amendments to this Agreement necessitate a binding written instrument signed by both Parties.

22.2 Assignment

You cannot assign this Agreement without Playtime Ads' prior written consent, covering both operations of law and contractual assignments. Any unauthorized assignment is void.

22.3 Independent Contractors

Under this Agreement, the Parties remain independent contractors without creating an agency, partnership, or joint venture relationship. Neither party represents the other legally.

22.4 Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement is governed by the Companies Act, 2013, and any other applicable law. Legal actions must be brought in the National Company Law Tribunal or other tribunals, as the case may be, with both Parties consenting to their jurisdiction and venue.

22.5 Force Majeure

Neither Party is liable for performance delays due to uncontrollable circumstances.

22 .6 Severability

If any provision is found invalid or unenforceable, Playtime Ads will modify it to maintain validity while preserving its intent. Playtime Ads will interpret the remaining provisions literally to fulfill the Agreement's intentions. Invalidity or unenforceability in one jurisdiction does not impact validity elsewhere or with respect to other Parties.

22.7 Waiver

Written waivers are mandatory under this Agreement. Failing to enforce a provision on one occasion does not constitute a waiver for any other occasion or provision within this Agreement.