Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Welcome to Slip ("Platform," "we," "us," or "our"), operated by Design Business Company Inc., an Oregon S-Corporation. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website at sliplink.co and related services.

By using Slip, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, don't use the Platform.

1. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use Slip. By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

We reserve the right to request proof of age at any time.

2. Account Types

Fans

Fans use Slip to send tips to creators and receive personalized responses. Fans may use Slip without creating an account (via magic links) or may create an account to manage multiple creator relationships.

Creators

Creators use Slip to receive tips and send personalized responses to fans. Creator accounts require identity verification and agreement to our Creator Agreement.

3. How Slip Works

Slip facilitates direct communication between fans and creators through a tipping mechanism:

  1. Fans send tips to creators through the Platform
  2. Creators receive notification of tips and any accompanying messages
  3. Creators may respond with text, images, video, or voice messages
  4. Fans access responses via secure, unique links

Slip is not an escrow service. Tips are payments for the opportunity to receive a personalized response, not a guarantee of specific content.

4. Payments and Fees

For Fans

For Creators

Taxes

You are solely responsible for determining and paying any taxes applicable to your use of the Platform. We may provide tax documentation as required by law.

5. Refund Policy

Tips sent through Slip are voluntary payments in exchange for personalized responses from creators.

Non-Refundable: Tips where the creator has responded; tips sent more than 7 days ago; tips for recurring subscriptions already processed.

Refund Eligible: Creator fails to respond within 7 days (request required); technical error resulting in duplicate charges; unauthorized transactions (subject to verification).

To request a refund, contact support@sliplink.co before initiating a chargeback. Chargebacks filed without first contacting support may result in account suspension.

6. Prohibited Content and Conduct

Absolutely Prohibited (immediate termination):

Prohibited Conduct:

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate account termination, forfeiture of pending payouts, and reporting to law enforcement where appropriate.

7. Content Ownership and Licenses

Your Content

You retain ownership of all content you create and share through the Platform. By using Slip, you grant us a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to transmit your content to intended recipients, store your content on our servers, create backups for Platform operation, and display thumbnails or previews as necessary for Platform function.

This license terminates when you delete your content or account, except for content that has already been delivered to recipients.

Creator Content

Creators retain full ownership of their content. Fans receive a personal, non-transferable, non-exclusive license to view content sent to them. Fans may not redistribute, sell, publicly share, use for commercial purposes, or claim ownership of creator content.

8. Creator Verification and Compliance

Creators must complete identity verification before receiving payouts, including government-issued photo ID, verification of age (18+), agreement to 2257 record-keeping requirements, and confirmation of rights to all content shared.

Creators are solely responsible for maintaining required records, ensuring all individuals in content are 18+ and have consented, and compliance with all applicable laws.

9. Intellectual Property

The Slip name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Design Business Company Inc. The Platform, including its design, features, and code, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

11. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

We do not guarantee that creators will respond to tips, the quality or nature of creator responses, continuous uninterrupted access to the Platform, or that the Platform will be error-free.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DESIGN BUSINESS COMPANY INC. AND ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY CLAIM ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF: (A) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) $100.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Design Business Company Inc. and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from your use of the Platform, your violation of these Terms, your violation of any third-party rights, or content you create or share through the Platform.

14. Dispute Resolution

Informal Resolution: Before filing any legal claim, you agree to contact us at legal@sliplink.co and attempt to resolve the dispute informally for at least 30 days.

Arbitration: Any dispute not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association. Arbitration shall take place in Portland, Oregon.

Class Action Waiver: You agree to resolve disputes with us on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

Exceptions: Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or unauthorized access to the Platform.

15. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting support@sliplink.co or using account settings. Creators must withdraw available funds before termination.

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Platform ceases immediately.

16. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of material changes via email or Platform notification. Your continued use of the Platform after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

17. General Provisions

These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and Creator Agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and us. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. Our failure to enforce any provision does not waive our right to enforce it later. These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Oregon, without regard to conflict of law principles.

18. Contact

Design Business Company Inc.
Email: legal@sliplink.co
Portland, Oregon, United States

By using Slip, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.