Join the Movement to #OwnTheCreative

The Opportunity

Imagine a future where TikTok, one of the world’s most influential social media platforms, is controlled not by billionaires or corporations with their own interests, but by the very creators and users who power it. Recently, the U.S. government enacted the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban. Although TikTok briefly went offline, it was restored after President Trump signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, delaying enforcement of the ban by 75 days (The White House.)

This situation presents a unique opportunity to bring TikTok under genuine community ownership. At Own the Creative (OTC), our mission is to raise capital and form a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to acquire TikTok, ensuring everyday users and creators own the platform they love.

The Problem

• Risky Ownership: TikTok’s current structure raises global concerns about data privacy and corporate control.
• Creator Disempowerment: Traditional social media giants often leave creators with little ownership or direct revenue-sharing.
• Billionaire-Run Alternatives: Private equity giants and billionaire funds have expressed interest in taking over TikTok, potentially sidelining the very creators who make it thrive.

Our Solution: A Creator-Driven Social Platform

• Crowdfunded Control: We’re raising $500K via Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) on Wefunder through Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs). This initial round supports forming the legal and financial framework to launch a SPAC.
• Equity for Creators and Users: Once we form the SPAC and go public, we’ll leverage that capital—plus other major investments—to acquire TikTok. Early SAFE investors will then convert into equity in the newly formed public entity.
• Fair Revenue-Sharing Model: Our vision is for creators to enjoy direct earnings from the advertising and subscription revenues they drive, rather than relinquishing total rights to corporate giants.
• Community Governance: We aim to offer dedicated “Creator Council” seats to top supporters for advisory input on policy, content moderation, and platform updates—ensuring everyday users have a real voice in major decisions.

Traction & Current Status

• Urgent Timeline: With the 75-day extension in place, we’re mobilizing quickly to secure funding, finalize SPAC formation, and be ready to bid.
• Growing Community: We’re building awareness across social platforms and among creators.
• Legal & Strategic Planning: We’ve laid out a step-by-step roadmap with legal experts to position Own the Creative LLC for a SPAC launch once we secure funding.

Use of Funds

• Establishing the SPAC: Legal structuring, filing fees, and IPO preparation.
• Operational Costs: Marketing, outreach to creators, and team expansion.
• Due Diligence & Negotiations: Engagement with potential acquisition targets, advisors, and strategic partners.

If we do not hit our minimum funding goal on Wefunder, your pledged funds are refunded automatically—no questions asked.

How You Can Profit (ROI)

• SAFE Converts to Equity: Your investment is in the form of a SAFE, which means you’ll receive future shares if/when we do a priced round (in this case, likely the SPAC IPO).
• Potential Public Market Upside: If the SPAC successfully merges and acquires a high-value asset like TikTok, your equity could be worth significantly more once publicly traded.
• Community Value: Beyond financial returns, you’re helping shape a platform built to reward creators—which can drive real market traction and brand loyalty.

Reward Tiers

We’re offering five simple tiers to recognize our early supporters:

• Creator Supporter ($250): Listed on our Founding Supporters page + investor-only updates.
• Creator Collective ($1,000): All Supporter perks + a branded swag pack + early access to new features.
• Creator Ambassador ($5,000): All Collective perks + invitation to our annual Virtual Summit + “Ambassador” spotlight on our site.
• Creator Council ($25,000): All Ambassador perks + seat on our quarterly Creator Council—advise on major decisions, share direct feedback with founders.
• Creator Visionary ($100,000+): All Council perks + private strategy sessions with our executive team + a VIP tour (once we establish the main TikTok HQ or an equivalent acquired asset).

Meet the Team

• Founders with Media & Finance Experience: We bring expertise in content creation, mergers and acquisitions, and large-scale operations that position us to tackle complex deals.
• Advisory Experts: We’re teaming up with legal, SPAC, and entertainment professionals to maximize our chances for a successful acquisition.

Join Us to #OwnTheCreative

This is your chance to be part of a revolutionary move: turning TikTok into an American-owned, creator-led platform. By investing today, you become an early stakeholder in a potential new era of social media ownership—one that values fairness, creativity, and community.

Invest now and help us build a future where creators, not billionaires, decide the fate of the world’s most influential social media platform.

Disclaimers:

• No Guarantee of Acquisition: Acquiring TikTok is a complex process requiring regulatory approvals, negotiation, and substantial capital.
• Speculative Investment: This is a high-risk venture. Past success or any existing traction is not a guarantee of future results.
• Refund If We Don’t Hit Our Goal: If Own the Creative LLC does not meet its minimum, Wefunder will refund your investment.

Thank you for believing in our vision. Let’s #OwnTheCreative—together!