Terms of Service

Last updated: April 14, 2025

Welcome to kiukiu.me (the “Site”), a personal blog operated by KIUKIU (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Please read these Terms of Service (the “Terms”) carefully before using the Site. By accessing or using any part of the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to all of the Terms, you must discontinue use of the Site immediately.

1. Eligibility & Acceptance

You must be at least 18 years old—or have permission from a parent or legal guardian—to use this Site. Your continued access constitutes acceptance of these Terms and any future modifications.

2. Changes to the Terms

We may update or replace these Terms at any time by posting the revised version on this page. The “Last updated” date above will reflect the most recent changes. Your continued use of the Site after changes become effective signifies your acceptance of the revised Terms.

3. Intellectual Property

All content published on the Site—including text, images, graphics, audio, and video—is owned by or licensed to us and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual‑property laws. You may view, download, and print portions of the content for personal, non‑commercial use only. Any other use, including reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication, without our prior written consent is strictly prohibited.

4. User Conduct

By using the Site, you agree not to:

Post or transmit any material that is unlawful, harmful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
Violate or infringe the intellectual‑property or privacy rights of others.
Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
Use the Site to advertise or solicit without prior written consent.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s servers or networks.

We reserve the right to remove any content or block any user that violates these Terms.

5. Comment Policy

We welcome thoughtful, constructive comments. We reserve the right to edit or delete comments that:

Contain hate speech, personal attacks, or profanity;
Are spam or promotional in nature;
Include private or sensitive information;
Are off‑topic or otherwise disrupt the conversation.

Repeated violations may result in permanent ban.

6. Disclaimer of Professional Advice

All content on the Site is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing on the Site constitutes professional, financial, medical, legal, or technical advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals before undertaking any project or decision based on information found here. Use the information at your own risk.

7. Affiliate & Sponsored Content Disclosure

The Site may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. This means we may earn a small commission—at no additional cost to you—if you click through and make a purchase. We only recommend products or services we genuinely use or believe will add value to readers. Sponsored posts will be clearly identified.

8. External Links

The Site may link to third‑party websites that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third‑party sites. Visiting external links is at your own risk.

9. No Warranties

The Site and its content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the Site’s accuracy, completeness, reliability, or availability.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your access to or use of the Site.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Site.

12. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice or liability, for any reason, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, USA, without regard to its conflict‑of‑law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Fulton County, Georgia, for any disputes arising out of these Terms or the Site.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements or understandings.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please email us!