These General Terms of Sale (hereinafter referred to as the "GTS") govern all paid services offered by SHABON within the Bulle application. They supplement the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy and the Code of Ethics, to which they expressly refer.
By subscribing to any of the paid offers described below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and unreservedly accepted these GTS in their entirety, as well as the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy and the Code of Ethics.
1. Preamble and Definitions
1.1. Purpose
The purpose of these GTS is to define the conditions under which Shabon provides Users of the Bulle Application with the following paid services: the Premium Subscription, the Bulle Avenir Program and the Ads Service.
1.2. Definitions
In addition to the definitions set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Use, the following terms shall have the meanings set out below:
- "Premium Subscription": a monthly subscription offering exclusive features and the removal of advertisements
- "Bulle Avenir Program": a program granting access to video content creation for semi-professional creators, subject to approval and a one-time registration fee
- "Ads Service": a service enabling any Certified User to broadcast a promotional video subject to approval, based on an impression credit system
- "Credit": a distribution unit corresponding to one (1) effective impression of an Ad delivered to a Standard, Verified or Certified account
- "Ad": a promotional video submitted by an Advertiser through the Ads Service
- "Advertiser": a User who has subscribed to the Ads Service
- "Client": any User subscribing to one of the paid offers described in these GTS
- "Editorial Committee": Shabon's internal body responsible for evaluating applications to the Bulle Avenir Program and validating Ads
1.3. Hierarchy of contractual documents
In the event of a conflict between these GTS and the Terms and Conditions of Use, the GTS shall prevail with respect to all matters concerning paid services. For all other matters, the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy and the Code of Ethics shall remain fully applicable.
2. Seller Identification
Société par actions simplifiée (simplified joint-stock company) with a share capital of 19,191 euros
Paris Trade and Companies Register (RCS): 993 549 971
SIRET: 99354997100014
EU VAT Number: FR72993549971
Registered office: 10 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris, France
Email:
Hosting provider: OVH SAS - 2 rue Kellermann, 59100 Roubaix, France
3. Description of Offers
Shabon offers three categories of paid services within the Bulle Application:
- Premium Subscription, €3.99/month: removal of advertisements, exclusive unicorn spirit animal badge, support for the development of Bulle
- Bulle Avenir Program, €9.99 (one-time registration fee): access to video publishing for approved semi-professional creators
- Ads Service, €9.99 / 1,000 credits: broadcast of a promotional video subject to approval
Each offer is subject to specific eligibility, approval and usage conditions detailed in the following sections. All offers are governed by these GTS, the Terms and Conditions of Use and the Code of Ethics.
5. Bulle Avenir Program (Semi-Professional Creator)
5.1. Program overview
The Bulle Avenir Program enables semi-professional creators to access content publishing on Bulle, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and successfully completing the approval process by Shabon's Editorial Committee.
- Invited Creators and Media: professionals and media outlets selected and invited directly by Shabon. They hold Professional Creator status (Professional Level as defined in the Terms and Conditions of Use) and may access remuneration subject to certain conditions.
- Bulle Avenir Creators: semi-professional creators who have applied through the Bulle Avenir process, been approved by the Editorial Committee, and having paid the one-time registration fee. They do not have access to remuneration but may publish videos.
Progression to Professional status: a Bulle Avenir Creator who has reached 10,000 Bulle subscribers including a minimum of 5,000 Certified subscribers may apply for Professional Creator status, subject to a new approval by the Editorial Committee.
5.2. Eligibility requirements
To access the Bulle Avenir Program, the applicant must meet all of the following conditions:
- Minimum age: be at least 16 years of age (verified by identity document)
- Certified Account: hold a Bulle account at the Certified level (full identity verification)
- Signing of the Code of Ethics: accept and sign the Code of Ethics in its complete version, including the obligations specific to creators
- Approval by the Editorial Committee: submit an application and be approved by Shabon's Editorial Committee, which assesses the compatibility of the editorial project with the values and editorial line of Bulle
- Payment of the Bulle Avenir registration fee: pay the one-time registration fee of €9.99 inclusive of all taxes
5.3. Application and approval process
- Submission: the applicant completes the application form available in the Application, describing their editorial project, theme and motivations
- Review: the Editorial Committee reviews the application within an indicative period of 15 business days
- Reasoned decision: in the event of rejection, the Editorial Committee provides the applicant with a written justification, in accordance with Bulle's principles of transparency
- Appeal: the applicant may challenge the decision by sending a reasoned appeal to within 30 days of notification of the rejection
5.4. Editorial Committee evaluation criteria
The Editorial Committee evaluates applications according to the following criteria, without this list being exhaustive:
- Editorial compatibility: alignment of the project with the values and editorial line of Bulle (authenticity, quality, responsibility)
- Compliance with the Code of Ethics: absence of divisive, controversial, proselytizing content, or content contrary to the principles of the Code
- Project quality: relevance, originality and potential of the proposed content
- Regulatory compliance: compliance with applicable French and European legislation relating to the proposed theme (particularly regarding advertising, health, regulated products)
- Political, activist or partisan content
- Religious, sectarian, worship-related or proselytizing content
- Unconventional medicine, scientifically unvalidated alternative therapies, pseudo-sciences
- Regulated products or substances (CBD, dietary supplements, etc.)
- Controversial, divisive content or content likely to generate toxic debates
- Content likely to harm users' physical or mental health
- Any project incompatible with Bulle's editorial line
Note: Regarding sensitive topics (religion, spirituality, alternative medicine, controversial societal issues), Shabon is in the process of establishing an independent expert committee tasked with defining clear guidelines. Pending the establishment of this committee, Shabon cannot accept applications relating to these topics.
5.5. Bulle Avenir Creator obligations
The Bulle Avenir Creator agrees to:
- Comply with the Code of Ethics in its entirety, including the obligations specific to creators
- Comply with these GTS and the Terms and Conditions of Use
- Publish content consistent with the theme approved during their application
- Immediately report any change in their situation or editorial project
- Cooperate with the Editorial Committee and moderation teams
- Not use the Bulle Avenir status for improper purposes (disguised promotion, circumvention of advertising rules, etc.)
- Maintain a level of quality and regularity of publication consistent with the program's expectations
5.6. Remuneration and monetization
Access to remuneration is reserved for Professional Creators (invited by Shabon or who have progressed from the Bulle Avenir program after reaching 10,000 subscribers including 5,000 Certified subscribers and being approved by the Editorial Committee).
5.7. Duration and cancellation
- Duration: the Bulle Avenir registration grants access for an indefinite period, taking effect after approval of the application and confirmation of the one-time payment.
- No renewal required: the one-time registration fee grants permanent access to the Bulle Avenir Program as long as the creator complies with the applicable terms.
- Voluntary withdrawal by the Client: the Client may request to leave the Bulle Avenir Program at any time by contacting . Published videos remain online unless explicit deletion is requested. The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Cancellation by Shabon: Shabon reserves the right to revoke the Bulle Avenir registration at any time, without notice and without compensation, in the event of a breach of the Terms and Conditions of Use, GTS, Code of Ethics, or if the published content no longer meets the initial approval criteria.
5.8. Revocation of Bulle Avenir status
The Editorial Committee reserves the right to revoke Bulle Avenir status at any time if:
- The creator violates the Code of Ethics or the Terms and Conditions of Use
- The published content deviates from the approved theme
- The content no longer meets Bulle's quality standards
- The creator engages in behavior incompatible with the platform's values
- The creator does not publish any content for 3 consecutive months without justification
Revocation of the status results in the loss of the ability to publish videos. The registration fee is non-refundable.
6. Ads Service
6.1. Service description
The Ads Service enables any User with a Certified account (minimum age of 18, verified) to broadcast a promotional video to Bulle Users, based on an impression credit system.
6.2. Eligibility requirements
- Hold a Bulle account at the Certified level (full identity verification)
- Be a legal adult (minimum age of 18, verified)
- Have accepted these GTS, the Terms and Conditions of Use and the Code of Ethics
6.3. Credit system operation
- 1 purchase = €9.99 incl. taxes = 1,000 credits
- 1 credit = 1 effective impression delivered to a Verified or Certified account
- The Ad is broadcast until all purchased credits are exhausted
- Unused credits expire 12 months after the date of purchase
- Credits are non-transferable, non-assignable and non-refundable
6.4. Targeting options
The Advertiser may configure the following distribution criteria:
- Age group: targeting by User age group (e.g., 18-25, 25-35, etc.)
- Approximate location: targeting by geographic area the size of a major city (approximately 20 km radius). The exact location of Users is never disclosed to the Advertiser.
- Certification level: targeting by User account level (Standard, Verified, Certified)
- Declared interests: targeting by interest categories selected by Users in their settings
- Ad filtering is performed entirely internally by Shabon's servers
- No personal data of Users is communicated, transmitted, sold or rented to the Advertiser
- The Advertiser only receives aggregated and anonymized statistics (number of impressions consumed, distribution by age group and geographic area, without individual identification)
- Filtering is performed directly on the User's profile based on the configured criteria, without any data transmission
- No cookies, trackers or third-party identifiers are used in connection with the Ads Service
6.5. Submission and approval process
- Application form: an initial review of the Advertiser's motivations by the Editorial Committee is required to ensure compliance with Shabon's rules and Code of Ethics.
- Payment: the payment of €9.99 is made before identity verification and submission. Credits are added to the Advertiser's account but are only activated after approval.
- Submission: the Advertiser submits their video via the dedicated form in the Application, along with a description and the desired targeting criteria
- Approval: the Editorial Committee reviews the Ad within an indicative period of 5 business days. The Committee verifies compliance with these GTS, the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Code of Ethics and applicable regulations.
- Broadcast: upon approval, the Ad is broadcast to Users matching the targeting criteria, until credits are exhausted or expire.
- Rejection: in the event of rejection, the Editorial Committee notifies the Advertiser with a written justification. No refund is issued (see Section 9). The Advertiser may submit a modified version of the Ad within 30 days.
6.6. Advertiser obligations
The Advertiser agrees to:
- Submit Ads that comply with applicable French and European legislation, including Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 (Digital Services Act), Regulation (EU) 2019/1150, Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices and the French Code de la consommation (Consumer Code)
- Comply with the prohibited content and activities defined in Section 10
- Warrant that they hold all necessary rights to the submitted content (copyright, image rights, trademarks, etc.)
- Warrant the truthfulness and fairness of the information contained in the Ad
- Not mislead Users regarding the nature, characteristics, price or availability of the products or services promoted
- Clearly state any applicable legal obligation (mandatory disclosures, terms of sale, etc.)
- Assume full responsibility for the content of their Ad and the products or services promoted
6.7. Right of removal
Shabon reserves the right to remove any Ad at any time, even after approval and broadcast, if it considers that the Ad violates these GTS, the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Code of Ethics, applicable regulations, or damages the image, reputation or interests of Bulle or its Users. The removal of an Ad does not entitle the Advertiser to any refund or compensation.
7. Pricing and Payment Terms
7.1. Current pricing
| Offer | Price (incl. taxes) | Frequency | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Subscription | €3.99 | Monthly | Automatic |
| Bulle Avenir Program | €9.99 | One-time | Not applicable |
| Ads Service (1,000 credits) | €9.99 | One-time purchase | Not applicable |
Prices are stated in euros, inclusive of all taxes (TTC), including applicable French VAT.
7.2. Payment methods
- Payments for the Premium Subscription and the Bulle Avenir registration fee are processed through the integrated payment systems of the distribution platforms (Apple App Store, Google Play Store) in accordance with their respective terms and conditions
- Payments for the Ads Service are processed through the payment systems integrated in the Application
- Shabon accepts the payment methods offered by the distribution platforms (credit card, etc.)
7.3. Price changes
Shabon reserves the right to change prices at any time. Any price change shall be notified to the Client at least 30 days before it takes effect. The Client who does not wish to accept the new price may cancel their subscription before the effective date of the change.
7.4. Invoicing
Invoices are issued by the relevant distribution platform (Apple, Google) for the Premium Subscription and Bulle Avenir registration fee, and by Shabon for the Ads Service. Invoices are available in the Application settings and/or through the distribution platforms.
8. Right of Withdrawal
8.1. Principle
In accordance with Articles L. 221-18 et seq. of the Code de la consommation (Consumer Code), the consumer Client has a right of withdrawal of 14 days from the date of subscription, without reason and without penalty.
8.2. Waiver of the right of withdrawal
In accordance with Article L. 221-28 of the Code de la consommation (Consumer Code), the Client acknowledges and expressly agrees that:
- For the Premium Subscription: the performance of the service begins immediately upon subscription, at the express request of the Client. The Client therefore expressly waives their right of withdrawal from the moment the service begins.
- For the Bulle Avenir Program: as access is granted immediately upon payment of the one-time registration fee, the Client expressly waives their right of withdrawal from the moment access is provided.
- For the Ads Service: as credits are digital content provided immediately, the Client expressly waives their right of withdrawal upon confirmation of the purchase and the provision of the credits.
8.3. Exercise of the right of withdrawal
If the right of withdrawal is applicable (service not yet commenced), the Client may exercise it by sending a clear request to within the 14-day period. The refund shall be made within 14 days of receipt of the request, using the same payment method.
9. Refund Policy
Except where mandatory legal provisions require otherwise and subject to the right of withdrawal provided for in Section 8, no refund shall be issued in the following cases:
- Premium Subscription: cancellation during the current period, dissatisfaction, change of mind
- Bulle Avenir Program: voluntary withdrawal, revocation of status for breach of rules, non-publication of content (the one-time registration fee is non-refundable)
- Ads Service, Rejection of approval: if the Ad is rejected by the Editorial Committee, credits remain available for 30 days for the submission of a modified version. After this period, credits are forfeited without refund.
- Ads Service, Removal of an Ad: if an Ad is removed after approval for violation of the rules, consumed credits are not restored and remaining credits are cancelled without refund.
- Ads Service, Expiration of credits: credits not used within the 12-month period expire without refund.
- Account suspension or ban: in the event of suspension or ban for violation of the Terms and Conditions of Use, GTS or Code of Ethics, no refund is due; all credits, current subscriptions and Bulle Avenir access are cancelled.
9.1. Exceptions
Shabon shall only issue refunds in the following cases:
- Proven technical error by Shabon resulting in a duplicate charge or erroneous charge
- Valid exercise of the right of withdrawal under the conditions of Section 8
- Mandatory legal obligation requiring a refund
9.2. Complaint procedure
Any refund request must be sent by email to within 30 days of the triggering event, accompanied by the necessary supporting documents. Shabon undertakes to respond within 15 business days.
10. Prohibited Content and Activities in Ads
In addition to the prohibitions set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Use and the Code of Ethics, it is strictly prohibited to broadcast through the Ads Service any content or promotion relating to:
10.1. Political content
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2024/900 on transparency and targeting of political advertising:
- Political, electoral or referendum advertising
- Promotion of political parties, candidates or political movements
- Activist, partisan or ideological content
- Political propaganda of any kind
- Disguised lobbying or promotion of political positions
10.2. Regulated or prohibited products and services
- Tobacco and related products: cigarettes, cigars, heated tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, vaping liquids (Directive 2014/40/EU)
- Alcohol: alcoholic beverages except under the strict conditions of the loi Evin (Code de la santé publique (Public Health Code), Articles L. 3323-2 et seq.)
- Narcotics and psychoactive substances: drugs, cannabis derivatives (unless in full and proven compliance with applicable regulations), hallucinogenic mushrooms, poppers
- Medicines and medical devices: unless in strict compliance with the Code de la santé publique (Public Health Code) and authorized by the ANSM
- Dietary supplements: with health claims not authorized under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006
- Weapons and ammunition: firearms, bladed weapons, explosives, armament accessories
- Gambling and betting: except for operators licensed by the ANJ (Autorité nationale des jeux), with mandatory disclosures
- High-risk financial products: crypto-assets (unless in compliance with the MiCA Regulation), forex, binary options, CFDs aimed at retail investors
- Counterfeit or fraudulent products: counterfeits, copies, stolen goods
10.3. Misleading or dangerous content
- False or misleading advertising within the meaning of Directive 2005/29/EC
- Scientifically unproven health, therapeutic or medical claims
- Unconventional medicine, unvalidated alternative therapies, pseudo-sciences
- Unrealistic promises of results (income, weight loss, cure, etc.)
- Pyramid schemes, misleading multi-level marketing (MLM)
- Scams, fraud of any kind
- Content likely to harm Users' physical or mental health
10.4. Content contrary to Bulle's values
- Religious, sectarian, worship-related or proselytizing content
- Violent, pornographic, sexually explicit content
- Discriminatory, hateful, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic content
- Harassment, intimidation or threatening content
- Disinformation, fake news, manipulation content
- Content specifically targeting minors in an inappropriate manner
- Content inciting dangerous, self-destructive or illegal behavior
10.5. Prohibited targeting
- Targeting minors under 18 years of age for regulated products or services (alcohol, gambling, etc.)
- Targeting based on sensitive data (ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health, sexual orientation)
- Targeting using psychological manipulation techniques (dark patterns, exploitation of vulnerabilities)
11. Limitation of Liability
The limitations of liability set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Use (Section 6) apply in full to the services governed by these GTS. In addition:
11.1. Ads Service
Shabon disclaims all liability with respect to:
- The commercial performance of Ads (number of clicks, conversions, sales, return on investment)
- The suitability of the Ad for the Advertiser's commercial objectives
- The expected results of the Advertiser in terms of visibility, brand awareness or revenue
- The products or services promoted by the Advertiser, for which the Advertiser assumes full responsibility
- Disputes between the Advertiser and Users resulting from an Ad
- Any interruption, malfunction or unavailability of the Ads Service
- The loss of credits resulting from a technical malfunction, account suspension or any other cause
11.2. Bulle Avenir Program
Shabon disclaims all liability with respect to:
- The visibility or reach of content published by Bulle Avenir Creators
- The number of subscribers, views or interactions obtained
- The content published by Bulle Avenir Creators, for which they assume full responsibility
- The decisions of the Editorial Committee, made in good faith
- The professional or personal consequences related to the rejection, revocation of status or termination of access to the program
11.3. Premium Subscription
Shabon disclaims all liability with respect to:
- Any temporary interruption of the ad-free experience resulting from a technical malfunction
- The permanent availability of all Premium features
11.4. Overall limitation
IN NO EVENT SHALL SHABON'S TOTAL LIABILITY UNDER THESE GTS EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY THE CLIENT DURING THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM.
This limitation applies even if Shabon has been informed of the possibility of such damages and regardless of the nature of the liability.
11.5. Indemnification
The Client agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Shabon against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from or related to their use of the paid services, the content of their Ads, their publications as a Bulle Avenir Creator, or any breach of these GTS. This obligation survives termination.
12. Termination and Suspension
12.1. Termination by the Client
The Client may terminate their Premium subscription at any time via the Application settings or via the relevant distribution platform. Termination takes effect at the end of the current monthly period. No pro-rata refund is issued. For the Bulle Avenir Program, the Client may request to leave at any time; the one-time registration fee is non-refundable.
12.2. Termination by Shabon
Shabon reserves the right to terminate or suspend any subscription or service, without notice and without compensation, in the event of:
- Breach of the Terms and Conditions of Use, GTS or Code of Ethics
- Fraudulent, deceptive or illegal activity
- Non-payment
- Behavior damaging to the image or interests of Bulle
- Decision of the Editorial Committee (for Bulle Avenir)
- Discontinuation of the relevant service (with 30 days' notice)
12.3. Consequences of termination
- Immediate loss of benefits associated with the subscription or service
- Cancellation of all remaining credits (Ads Service)
- No refund
- The limitation of liability and indemnification clauses survive termination
13. Intellectual Property
The intellectual property provisions set forth in the Terms and Conditions of Use (Section 8) apply in full to the services governed by these GTS.
By submitting an Ad, the Advertiser warrants that they hold all necessary intellectual property rights to the submitted content and grants Shabon a license on the same terms as those provided in the Terms and Conditions of Use for user content.
14. Personal Data Protection
The processing of personal data in the context of paid services is governed by the Privacy Policy of Bulle.
In particular, for the Ads Service, Shabon reiterates that no personal data of Users is communicated to Advertisers. Filtering is performed entirely internally and Advertisers only receive aggregated and anonymized statistics.
15. General Provisions
15.1. Entirety
These GTS, together with the Terms and Conditions of Use, the Privacy Policy and the Code of Ethics, constitute the entire agreement between the Client and Shabon regarding the paid services.
15.2. Severability
If any provision of these GTS is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
15.3. Non-waiver
Shabon's failure to exercise a right provided for in these GTS shall not constitute a waiver of that right.
15.4. Amendments
Shabon reserves the right to amend these GTS at any time. In the event of a material amendment, the Client shall be notified by notification in the Application or by email at least 30 days before it takes effect. Continued use of the paid services after that date constitutes acceptance.
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
16.1. Governing law
These GTS are governed by French law and European Union law.
16.2. Mandatory prior mediation
In accordance with Articles L. 612-1 et seq. of the Code de la consommation (Consumer Code), before any legal action, the parties undertake to attempt an amicable resolution through mediation for 60 days.
Contact:
European Online Dispute Resolution platform: https://consumer-redress.ec.europa.eu/
16.3. Competent jurisdiction
In the absence of an amicable resolution, any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, without prejudice to mandatory jurisdiction rules applicable to consumers.