Editor Terms & Conditions

1. Editor Relationship

1.1 Independent Contractor Status

You are an independent contractor, not an employee of ReelMatic:

• You control how and when you work
• No benefits, insurance, or employee rights
• Responsible for your own taxes
• Can decline any job

1.2 Platform Role

ReelMatic acts as a marketplace platform:

• We connect you with clients
• We facilitate payment through credit escrow
• We provide platform tools and support
• We do NOT direct your work or set specific hours

2. Editor Application and Approval

2.1 Application Requirements

To apply as an editor, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have professional video editing experience
• Provide portfolio samples (3-5 projects)
• Pass skills assessment
• Provide valid identification
• Agree to background check (if applicable)

2.2 Approval Process

Your application will be reviewed within 5-7 business days:

• Portfolio quality review
• Skills verification
• Identity verification
• Compliance checks

2.3 Rejection and Reapplication

If rejected:

• We'll provide a reason
• You can reapply after 90 days
• Improve your portfolio and skills in the meantime

3. Editor Tiers and Rates

3.1 Tier System

Editors are assigned to one of three tiers:

3.2 Rate Calculation

Your earnings are based on:

• Edited video duration: Not source footage duration
• Rate per minute: Multiplied by final video length
• Platform fee: ReelMatic takes 20% (you keep 80%)

Example: 5-minute video at Standard tier
Client pays: 5 × 600 = 3000 credits ($30)
You earn: $30 × 0.8 = $24
ReelMatic fee: $6

3.3 Tier Promotion

Editors can be promoted based on:

• Average rating (must maintain 4.5+ stars)
• Completed jobs (minimum 20 for Express)
• On-time delivery rate (95%+)
• Client satisfaction scores

4. Job Workflow

4.1 Job Acceptance

When a client submits a job:

• You have 24 hours to accept or decline
• Review the brief, assets, and estimated duration
• Accepting commits you to the turnaround time

4.2 Communication

All communication must occur through the platform:

• Use in-app messaging only
• Do NOT share personal contact information
• Keep all discussions professional

4.3 Delivery

When delivering work:

• Upload final video to the platform
• Include delivery notes explaining changes made
• Ensure video meets technical requirements (format, resolution)
• Meet the agreed turnaround deadline

4.4 Revisions

Revision policy varies by tier:

• Express: Up to 2 revisions included
• Standard: Unlimited revisions (within reason)
• Retainer: Per contract terms

Major scope changes may require additional payment negotiation with the client.

4.5 Approval and Payment

After delivery:

• Client has 48 hours to review and approve
• If no response, work is auto-approved
• Credits released from escrow to your earnings
• You can withdraw earnings anytime

5. Quality Standards

5.1 Technical Requirements

All deliverables must meet:

• Resolution: Minimum 1080p (HD), 4K if specified
• Format: MP4 (H.264) or MOV (as requested)
• Frame Rate: Match source or as specified
• Audio: Clean, normalized, no clipping
• Color: Professionally graded, consistent

5.2 Prohibited Content

Do NOT deliver content that:

• Contains copyrighted material without proper license
• Violates intellectual property rights
• Includes malware or corrupted files
• Contains pornographic or illegal content

5.3 Originality

All work must be original:

• No plagiarism of other editors' work
• Use only licensed music, fonts, and assets
• Disclose use of stock footage or templates

6. Payment and Withdrawals

6.1 Earning Credits

Credits are added to your balance after client approval:

• Credits are held in escrow until approval
• Auto-approval after 48 hours if no client response
• Minimum withdrawal: 10,000 credits ($100)

6.2 Withdrawal Methods

You can withdraw earnings via:

• Bank Transfer (ACH/SEPA): No fee, 3-5 business days
• PayPal: 2% fee, 1-2 business days
• Wise (TransferWise): Low fee, 1-3 business days

6.3 Payment Schedule

Withdrawals processed:

• On-demand (anytime you reach minimum)
• Or automatic monthly if balance ≥ 10,000 credits

6.4 Taxes

You are responsible for:

• Reporting income to tax authorities
• Paying income tax, self-employment tax
• Providing tax forms (W-9 for US, equivalent for other countries)
• We provide 1099 forms for US editors earning $600+/year

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Work-for-Hire

All edited videos are work-for-hire:

• Client owns all rights to the final deliverable
• You transfer copyright upon payment
• Client can use, modify, or commercialize freely

7.2 Portfolio Use

You may use completed work in your portfolio:

• With client's permission (requested via platform)
• Credit client if they request
• Remove from portfolio if client requests

7.3 Source Files

Clients own source files they provide:

• Do not use for other projects
• Delete after job completion (30 days)
• Do not share with third parties

8. Ratings and Reviews

8.1 Rating System

Clients rate editors on a 5-star scale:

• Quality of work
• Communication
• Timeliness
• Professionalism

8.2 Performance Requirements

Maintain minimum standards:

• Average rating: 4.0+ stars
• On-time delivery: 90%+
• Response time: <24 hours

8.3 Account Suspension

Accounts may be suspended for:

• Rating below 3.5 for 3+ consecutive jobs
• Multiple late deliveries (3+ in a row)
• Client complaints about quality or professionalism
• Violations of these Terms

9. Prohibited Activities

Editors must NOT:

• Solicit clients off-platform to avoid fees
• Share contact information with clients
• Create multiple accounts
• Manipulate ratings or reviews
• Outsource work to third parties without disclosure
• Use AI-generated content without disclosure
• Plagiarize or steal other editors' work

Violation consequences: Immediate account termination, forfeiture of unpaid earnings, potential legal action.

10. Termination

10.1 Voluntary Termination

You may deactivate your editor profile anytime:

• Complete all pending jobs first
• Withdraw all earnings
• Profile will be hidden from clients
• Can reactivate later

10.2 Involuntary Termination

We may terminate your account for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Poor performance ratings
• Fraudulent activity
• Client complaints

10.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• You cannot accept new jobs
• Must complete pending jobs or forfeit payment
• Can withdraw remaining earnings (if in good standing)
• Permanent ban prevents reapplication

11. Contact Information

For editor support:

• Editor Support: editors@reelmatic.com
• Payments: payments@reelmatic.com