Welcome, Waffle Maker

Thank you for joining our community of creators who are helping to Film the Future of AI. These guidelines ensure that every video submitted to Waffle Video meets our standards for quality, ethics, and legal compliance. Our goal is to build the world’s most valuable, ethically sourced video datasets for AI training.
These guidelines are part of our legal Terms of Service. You will be required to confirm that you have followed these rules for every video you submit.
By submitting content through the Waffle Video platform, you agree to follow these guidelines. Failure to comply may result in content rejection, account suspension, or removal from the platform.

1. Eligibility Requirements

Creator Requirements

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You must have legal right to grant licenses for all submitted content
• You must have authority to appear in or authorize the appearance of any individuals in your videos
• You must comply with all local laws and regulations when filming

Content Ownership

You must not submit content that infringes on any third-party intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights

2. Technical Requirements

Quality Standards

• Clear focus and proper exposure
• Stable footage (handheld acceptable if specified in Mission)
• Clean audio (no excessive background noise or music unless contextually appropriate)
• No watermarks, logos, or third-party branding (unless approved in Mission)

3. Content Standards

What We’re Looking For

• Authentic Real-World Content: Original footage of real environments, objects, actions, and scenarios
• Diverse Perspectives: Content that reflects the beauty and diversity of human experience
• Structured Submissions: Videos that follow Mission briefs with appropriate metadata
• Creative Excellence: Thoughtful composition, lighting, and framing that captures aesthetic intelligence

Prohibited Content

You may NOT submit content that contains:

Illegal Content

• Any illegal activity or content prohibited by law
• Content that violates intellectual property rights
• Content filmed without required permits or permissions
• Content that violates privacy laws or regulations

Harmful or Dangerous Content

• Violence, gore, or graphic injury
• Self-harm or suicide content
• Dangerous stunts or activities that could inspire harm
• Child endangerment or exploitation of any kind
• Animal cruelty or abuse

Inappropriate Content

• Nudity or sexual content
• Hateful or discriminatory content targeting individuals or groups
• Harassment, bullying, or threatening behavior
• Misinformation or deliberately deceptive content
• Spam or misleading videos

Synthetic or Manipulated Content

• AI-generated or synthetic video
• Deepfakes or face-swapped content
• Heavily manipulated or altered footage that misrepresents reality
• Content generated by other AI video tools

Third-Party Violations

• Copyrighted music and/or other copyrighted audio in the background
• Copyrighted material (artwork, branded products, etc.) without permission
• Recognizable individuals without proper consent
• Private property filmed without authorization
• Trademarked logos, brands, or products (unless part of natural environment and not focus of shot)

4. Consent and Release Requirements

People in Your Videos

• Recognizable Individuals: Must have given consent to be filmed
• Minors: No recognizable minors may be in the film
• Public Spaces: While filming in public may not require individual consent, you must still comply with local laws and platform policies, and any recognizable people in the video must give consent to be filmed, as per our terms of service
• Crowd Scenes: General crowd footage may be acceptable if no individuals are recognizable

Location and Property

• You must have permission to film on private property
• You must comply with filming regulations in public spaces
• You must obtain required permits for commercial filming where applicable
• You must not trespass or film in restricted areas

5. Metadata and Labeling Requirements

Required Information

• Accurate description of content
• Relevant keywords
• Any special conditions or context

Metadata Standards

• Give us a good picture of what’s being filmed using natural language; this context greatly increases the value of the video
• Be truthful and accurate in all descriptions
• Follow any additional metadata instructions provided in the Mission description

6. Quality Control Process

Automated Validation (M.A.P.L.E. System)

All submissions are processed through our proprietary Media Asset Processing & Labeling Engine

Human Review

Content that passes automated screening may undergo human review for:

• Aesthetic quality assessment
• Context verification
• Edge case evaluation
• Mission compliance confirmation

Rejection and Feedback

• You’ll receive a notification if content is rejected
• Feedback will explain the reason for rejection when possible
• Repeated violations may result in account restrictions

7. Content Removal and Appeals

Removal Reasons

Content may be rejected for:

• Violation of these guidelines
• Copyright or rights infringement
• Legal compliance requirements
• Quality standards not met
• Safety or security concerns

Account Suspension

Serious or repeated violations may result in:

• Temporary account suspension
• Permanent ban from the platform
• Forfeiture of unpaid earnings
• Legal action if warranted

8. Updates and Modifications

Guideline Changes

• These guidelines may be updated periodically
• Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of updates

Mission-Specific Requirements

• Individual Missions may have additional requirements
• Mission-specific guidelines take precedence for that content
• Always review the full Mission brief before filming
• Contact support@wafflevideo.ai with questions about requirements

9. Support and Resources

Getting Help

• Creator Dashboard: Access FAQs, tutorials, and documentation
• Support Email: support@wafflevideo.ai
• Creator Community: Join our Discord for peer support
• Mission Briefs: Detailed specifications for each assignment

Best Practices

• Review all Mission requirements before filming
• Test submissions with smaller batches first
• Keep organized records of releases and permissions
• Stay updated on platform announcements
• Participate in creator workshops and training

Resources

• Model Release Template
• Location Release Template
• Filming Best Practices Guide
• Technical Specifications Checklist
• Copyright and IP Guidelines
• Mission Brief Library

10. Contact Information

Questions about these guidelines? Email: legal@wafflevideo.ai

Technical support: Email: support@wafflevideo.ai

Partnership inquiries: Email: partnerships@wafflevideo.ai

Report violations: Email: compliance@wafflevideo.ai

Acknowledgment

By submitting content to Waffle Video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Submission Guidelines. You confirm that all content you submit meets these requirements and that you have all necessary rights and permissions.
Thank you for being part of the Waffle Video community and helping us Film the Future of AI with ethics, creativity, and beauty.

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