The agreement delegates payment processing to third-party processors and authorizes Teachable to withhold or reverse creator payouts in cases of fraud, chargebacks, or policy violations according to a payout schedule that Teachable may update.
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This provision establishes that creator revenue is subject to withholding or reversal at Teachable's discretion in fraud or chargeback situations, and that payout timing is governed by a schedule that can be modified without contractual renegotiation. Creators should understand that payout eligibility is contingent on ongoing compliance with platform policies.
Interpretive note: The specific payout schedule, reserve requirements, and chargeback thresholds are not detailed in the Terms of Use and may be governed by separate payout policies, creating uncertainty about the full operational scope of this provision.
Under this clause, creator payouts may be withheld or reversed if Teachable identifies fraud, chargebacks, or policy violations. Payout timing and conditions are governed by Teachable's payout schedule, which is subject to change at Teachable's discretion.
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"Teachable uses third-party payment processors to process payments made in connection with the Services. Payouts to creators are subject to Teachable's payout schedule and policies, which may be updated from time to time. Teachable reserves the right to withhold or reverse payouts where fraud, chargebacks, or policy violations are identified.— Excerpt from Teachable's Teachable Terms of Use
1. REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Payment processing terms interact with financial regulation applicable to payment intermediaries, including Regulation E (electronic fund transfers), state money transmission laws, and potentially CFPB oversight of payment practices. The payout withholding authority interacts with state law governing earned wage and commercial payment obligations. 2. GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The discretionary withholding authority creates cash flow risk for creators with high chargeback rates or policy disputes. The ability to update payout schedules unilaterally also creates operational uncertainty for creators managing business cash flows. 3. JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU Payment Services Directive and UK Payment Services Regulations impose obligations on payment intermediaries that interact with unilateral payout withholding authority. California and other US states have financial regulations that may apply to payout withholding practices. 4. CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Creators generating significant platform revenue should assess the payout schedule, reserve requirements, and chargeback policies in detail. Enterprise customers should negotiate defined payout terms and dispute resolution procedures for withheld funds into their agreements. 5. COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Creators should monitor chargeback rates and maintain documentation of transaction legitimacy to reduce the risk of payout withholding. Compliance programs at institutional customers should assess whether Teachable's payment processing infrastructure meets their financial compliance requirements.
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This provision establishes that creator revenue is subject to withholding or reversal at Teachable's discretion in fraud or chargeback situations, and that payout timing is governed by a schedule that can be modified without contractual renegotiation. Creators should understand that payout eligibility is contingent on ongoing compliance with platform policies.
Under this clause, creator payouts may be withheld or reversed if Teachable identifies fraud, chargebacks, or policy violations. Payout timing and conditions are governed by Teachable's payout schedule, which is subject to change at Teachable's discretion.
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