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Course Platform-Specific Provisions
Key clauses that directly impact course creators
Revenue Share Structure
CriticalPlatforms may take 50-75% of sales from their marketplace, with different rates for organic vs. promoted sales, and can change rates with notice.
Content License Grant
CriticalYou grant the platform broad rights to use, modify, distribute, and sublicense your content, often worldwide and in perpetuity.
Refund Impact on Earnings
High RiskStudent refunds often deduct from your earnings, and generous refund windows (30+ days) can result in significant revenue clawbacks.
Payout Thresholds & Timing
High RiskPlatforms may hold earnings for 30-60 days, require minimum payout thresholds, and charge fees for certain withdrawal methods.
Pricing Control
MediumPlatforms may include your courses in site-wide sales without consent, set maximum prices, or require participation in promotional programs.
Student Data Access
MediumYou may have limited or no direct access to student email addresses, restricting your ability to build an audience outside the platform.
Standard Legal Provisions to Review
Content Ownership
Whether you retain full ownership or assign rights to the platform
Arbitration Clause
Whether disputes must go to arbitration instead of court
Content Portability
Your ability to remove courses and use content elsewhere
Student Access After Removal
Whether enrolled students keep access if you leave the platform
Exclusivity Requirements
Whether you can sell the same course on other platforms
Review Moderation
Platform's handling of reviews and your response rights
Quality Requirements
Minimum standards for course content and production
Account Termination
Grounds for removal and what happens to your earnings
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