Social Media Influencer Colaboration Policy

Social Media Collaboration Policy

(Effective date: January 1, 2020)

Welcome! Smash N Bash, LLC (“Smash N Bash,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collaborates with creators whose content aligns with our brand and community. To keep things fair, safe, and compliant with applicable U.S. federal and Texas laws, we follow the policy below.

Important: We do not provide complimentary sessions/products in exchange for a single social post. We consider structured, value-aligned partnerships only.

1) Scope & Who This Applies To

This policy applies to any creator, influencer, affiliate, or media partner (“Creator”) who wishes to promote, review, or feature Smash N Bash experiences, including content posted to Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube, blogs, podcasts, or newsletters.

2) Partnership Options

We offer collaboration paths that are transparent and mutually beneficial:

  • Affiliate Program – Creators earn commission via tracked links/codes on qualified purchases.
  • Discounted Trial Session – One-time discounted booking (10%) to experience our venue and create authentic content.
  • Campaign Partnerships – Multi-post packages or paid projects with defined deliverables, usage rights, and timelines.

We do not offer free sessions for one-off posts. Requests of that nature will be politely declined.

3) How to Apply

Email info@smashnbash.com with:

  • Links to your channels + media kit, demographics, average views/reach, and engagement rates
  • 3–5 campaign examples and results (if available)
  • Your concept (angles you’d cover, posting plan, timing)

We review audience fit, historical performance, and brand alignment. If approved, we’ll issue a short agreement with deliverables, deadlines, and compensation terms.

4) Required Disclosures & Advertising Compliance (FTC)

Creators must follow the FTC Endorsement Guides. If there’s any material connection (discount, affiliate link, payment, free or reduced services, etc.), you must:

  • Make the relationship clear and hard to miss at the beginning of the caption or within the first seconds of audio/video (e.g., “Ad,” “Sponsored,” “Paid partnership with Smash N Bash,” “Smash N Bash Partner”).
  • Use plain words like “Ad” or “Sponsored.” Avoid vague tags (e.g., “collab,” “sp,” “spon,” or just “thanks”).
  • For video/Stories/Reels: a verbal disclosure and on-screen text large enough to read on mobile.
  • Keep disclosures on every platform/post format and don’t bury them among hashtags or links.

(References: FTC Endorsement Guides and FTC “Disclosures 101 for Social Media Influencers.” Federal Trade Commission+2Federal Trade Commission+2)

5) Truthful, Substantiated Content

  • Your content must be honest and not misleading.
  • Do not make claims we couldn’t legally make ourselves (e.g., safety or health claims) and don’t exaggerate outcomes.
  • Any objective claim must be truthful and supportable. (FTC advertising substantiation.) Federal Trade Commission+1

6) Safety, House Rules & On-Site Filming

While filming on site you must follow all venue rules, including age and shoe requirements, waivers, and staff instructions. Safety visuals (closed-toe shoes, protective gear) should be shown accurately.

  • See: FAQs (links to privacy, cancel/no-show/reschedule, gift cards, age & shoe rules). Smash N Bash, LLC
  • Cancellations/Reschedules: follow our posted policy. Smash N Bash, LLC
  • Gift Cards/E-Vouchers: comply with posted rules (including Texas escheatment timelines). Smash N Bash, LLC

We may limit filming to certain rooms/times. Any behind-the-scenes content must not depict unsafe behavior.

7) Content Standards & Approvals

  • Tone: energetic, positive, and accurate to the Smash N Bash experience.
  • Prohibited: profanity directed at staff, hate speech, dangerous acts, depictions of unsafe conduct, or content that violates platform rules or laws.
  • Pre-flight check (if required by the campaign): Send drafts to your Smash N Bash contact at least 3 business days before posting for brand/safety review. We do not edit your opinions, but may request corrections to inaccurate or non-compliant statements.

8) Rights & Usage

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

  • Creator owns their original content; Creator grants Smash N Bash a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to repost and use in our organic social, website, and in-venue displays with attribution (handle/tag) for 48 months.
  • Paid ads/boosting, whitelisting, print, or OOH usage requires a separate written addendum.
  • Creator must have rights to all music, footage, and talent shown and secure any necessary permissions/releases.

9) Promotions, Contests & Giveaways (Texas + Federal)

If your collaboration involves a giveaway/sweepstakes:

  • No purchase necessary; include official rules, eligibility (e.g., must be 18+), start/end dates, prize description/ARV, winner selection method, odds, and how winners are contacted.
  • Comply with platform rules and Texas and federal requirements; avoid unlawful lotteries (prize + chance + consideration). Remove consideration or provide free alternative entry.
  • Some prizes and structures trigger extra obligations; consult us before publishing rules. (See Texas sweepstakes resources; DTPA prohibits deceptive practices.) Texas State Law Library GuidesHendershot Cowart P.C.viralsweep.com

We must pre-approve any promotion that uses our name, trademarks, venue, or offers our services as prizes.

10) Email & SMS Mentions (If You Promote Our Links or Capture Data)

If a campaign includes email or text outreach to your audience:

  • Email: comply with CAN-SPAM (clear identification as ads, valid postal address, easy opt-out, honor opt-outs promptly). Federal Trade CommissionFederal Communications Commission
  • SMS/Calls: comply with TCPA—obtain appropriate consent prior to sending marketing texts/calls; include opt-out instructions; honor Do-Not-Call rules. (Penalties are significant; we require proof of consent flows.) Reuters

Creators are responsible for their own compliance systems and records.

11) Privacy & Data

If you collect personal information during a campaign (e.g., entries, emails, phone numbers), you must:

  • Use it only for the stated purpose; secure it; and delete it upon request or campaign close unless you have independent, lawful consent.
  • Provide your own accessible privacy notice and honor all opt-out/rights requests.
  • Share only aggregated, non-personal metrics with Smash N Bash unless otherwise agreed and lawfully consented.

12) Metrics & Reporting

Within 7 days after the final deliverable, send post links and performance metrics (impressions, reach, views, engagement, swipe-ups/click-through, redemptions, tracked sales if affiliate). We reserve the right to audit campaign delivery.

13) Payment & Taxes

Compensation (if any) is detailed in the individual agreement. Invoices are due Net 30 after satisfactory delivery. Creators are independent contractors and responsible for their own taxes and expenses.

14) Brand Protection, Takedowns & Termination

We may request edits or removal of posts that are unsafe, misleading, infringe rights, or violate this policy or the campaign agreement. We may terminate a collaboration immediately for non-compliance, harassment, or reputational risk.

15) No Endorsement by Default

Featuring Creator content or engaging with Creator posts does not equal our endorsement of any unrelated products, services, advice, or claims made by the Creator.

16) Texas & Federal Compliance Reminder

Creators agree to comply with:

  • FTC Endorsement Guides and truth-in-advertising standards (clear, prominent sponsorship disclosures; honest opinions; no deceptive or unsubstantiated claims).
  • Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act principles (no false, misleading, or deceptive practices).
  • Applicable sweepstakes/contest rules if running promotions.
  • CAN-SPAM/TCPA if using email/SMS marketing.

17) How We Decline Freebie-for-Post Requests

“Thanks for your interest in Smash N Bash! At this time, we’re not offering complimentary sessions in exchange for a influencer post(s). We do offer structured options like our affiliate program, discounted trial sessions, or multi-post campaigns. If you’d like details, please email info@smashnbash.com.”

18) Contact

Questions or proposals: info@smashnbash.com
Media/press: info@smashnbash.com

19) Boilerplate & Incorporation by Reference

This policy works alongside the Cancellation/Reschedule, Gift Card/E-Voucher, Privacy, Age, Shoe, and other posted policies on our website. In case of conflict, a signed campaign agreement controls for that campaign; otherwise, site policies govern. Smash N Bash, LLC,

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