Terms of Service

Terms and Conditions for the UBJ Entertainer Community Platform

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Welcome to the UBJ Platform, owned and operated by UBJ Community (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing our platform, Academy, Green Room, Marketplace, or any other services (collectively, the “Platform Services”), you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Our Mission: The Professional Artist

The UBJ Community is a movement dedicated to professionalizing the African entertainment industry. Founded by Uncle Black Jack, our mission is to empower magicians, face painters, jugglers, and variety artists. We use the arts as a tool to create jobs, combat crime, and offer the youth a constructive, profitable path away from substance abuse and towards financial independence.

2. Eligibility and Membership

2.1 Who Can Join:

• Kids & Toddlers: Access to guidance, mentorship, and creative surprises.

• Teenagers: Earn UBJ Coins while learning professional performance skills.

• Adults: Resources for career establishment, high-ticket business ventures, and global networking.

• Volunteers: Participation in “Performance with a Purpose” community outreach.

2.2 Account Security: You are responsible for safeguarding your password. Accurate information is required to ensure you receive your physical membership rewards (T-shirts/Cards).

2.3 Task & Premium Membership: Upgrading to Premium unlocks the “4 Elements” mentorship, a physical Membership Card, a branded T-shirt, and direct access to Uncle Black Jack’s business support.

3. Platform Ecosystem

3.1 The Green Room (Connect): A private social space for artists. Respectful conduct is mandatory. No “trick leaking” or disrespecting fellow performers.

3.2 The Academy (E-Learning): * Students: Access specialized performance and business courses.

• Teachers: You may sell your own courses. You retain ownership of your content but grant UBJ a license to host it.

  3.3 The Artist’s Marketplace: You may open a store to sell props or services. UBJ is a facilitator; you are responsible for your own customer service and product quality.

  3.4 Affiliate & Agency Programs: You can earn commissions by recruiting new talent. You must comply with local marketing laws.

  3.5 UBJ Coin:

• Earnings: Earned through platform engagement (mining).

• Utility: Used only within the platform for courses, gear, or upgrades.

• Value: Starts at 0.01 ZAR. Value is internal and non-guaranteed.

4. UBJ Business Support (Premium Only)

Through our partner, I Mind Your Business (IMYB), we provide digital growth services (SEO, Web Design, Branding) to help you scale your act.

• Additional Costs: Membership covers our labor. You are responsible for external costs like ad spend, domain purchases, or specialized premium plugins.

5. Payment & Ownership

5.1 Fees: All membership fees are non-refundable.

5.2 Recurring Payments: Full ownership of services (like your performer website) is granted only upon completion of all installments.

• Default: Accounts 14 days late are “On Hold.” Accounts 60 days late may be deleted to free up server resources.

  5.3 Intellectual Property: Upon full payment, you own the specific creatives (logos, websites) we built for you. Until then, UBJ retains ownership.

6. Conduct: The Performer’s Code

You agree to act in a supportive, professional manner. Spamming, harassment, or sharing “stolen” magic secrets will result in immediate account termination.

7. Disclaimer & Liability

The platform is provided “as is.” While we strive for 100% uptime, we do not warrant that services will be uninterrupted. UBJ Community is not liable for loss of gig profits or data resulting from your use of the platform.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, Gauteng Province. Any disputes shall be settled in the courts of Gauteng.

9. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend any account that violates our mission or these Terms without prior notice.

Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms: contact@ubjcommunity.co.za

© UBJ Community – Helping you Learn, Earn, and Connect.

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the UBJ Entertainer Community Platform

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Welcome to the UBJ Community Platform, the digital home for Africa’s magicians, face painters, jugglers, and variety artists. At UBJ Community, founded by Uncle Black Jack, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your professional and personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This policy explains how we handle your data across our Academy (E-learning), Green Room (Connect), Marketplace, and UBJ Coin systems. By using our Platform Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Responsible Party

UBJ Community is the “responsible party” for processing your personal information.

• Founder: Josue Muska Musenge (Uncle Black Jack)

• Email: contact@ubjcommunity.co.za

• Phone: +27 74 406 8355

2. What Information We Collect

To help you learn, earn, and connect, we collect the following:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly:

• Performer Identity: Name, stage name (optional), email, phone, and physical address for shipping gear or branded T-shirts.

• Professional Data: Your specific entertainment niche (e.g., Magic, Juggling), skill level, and business details if using our “4 Elements” Business Support.

• Financial Data: Payment details for membership upgrades or marketplace purchases. For UBJ Coin, we track your internal wallet balance and “mining” history.

• Creative Content: Photos, rehearsal videos, and course materials you upload to the Academy or Connect forums.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically:

• Usage Data: Which magic tutorials you watch, which forum topics you engage with, and your “mining” activity (likes, comments, and shares).

• Technical Data: IP address, device type, and browser version.

3. How We Use Your Information (Purpose)

We process your data for specific professional purposes:

• To Manage Your Career Growth: Tracking your progress through the “4 Elements” and managing your UBJ Coin rewards.

• To Power the Marketplace: Facilitating the buying and selling of entertainment props and courses.

• For Mentorship: Connecting you with the right mentors based on your interests.

• For Security: Detecting fraud within our internal coin and affiliate systems.

• For Social Impact: Analyzing community data to support our mission of youth empowerment and drug abuse prevention.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell your data. We only share it with:

• Service Providers: Payment processors and hosting partners who keep the platform running.

• Other Members: Your stage name and profile picture are visible in the “Green Room” (Connect) to foster networking.

• Legal Authorities: Only when required by South African law.

5. UBJ Coin and Data Retention

• Internal Economy: UBJ Coins are an internal reward. Data regarding your coins is kept to ensure your purchasing power is protected within our Marketplace.

• Retention: We keep your data as long as your account is active. Important: For members on recurring payment plans, services and data may be deleted after 60 days of payment default to maintain platform efficiency.

6. Security Safeguards

We implement high-level technical measures to protect your “trade secrets” and personal data:

• Encryption for sensitive financial transactions.

• Secure communication protocols in the “Green Room.”

• Regular monitoring for unauthorized access.

7. Your Rights (Data Subject Participation)

Under POPIA, you have the right to:

• Request access to the data we hold about you.

• Request correction of inaccurate professional or personal info.

• Object to the processing of your data for marketing.

• Lodge a complaint with the South African Information Regulator.

8. Children’s Privacy

While we empower youth through the arts, we do not knowingly collect information from children (under 18) without the explicit permission of a parent or guardian. If you are a young performer, please ensure your guardian assists with your registration.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our community grows. We will notify you via the platform or email 30 days before material changes take effect.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about your privacy or wish to exercise your POPIA rights:

Email: contact@ubjcommunity.co.za | Phone: +27 74 406 8355