Terms of Service

Please read these terms carefully before using our service.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024 | Last Updated: January 1, 2024

1. Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to LinKudu ("we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, services, and related content (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access or use our Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

LinKudu operates as a content curation and discovery platform that aggregates, organizes, and presents publicly available content from various social media platforms, blogs, and digital publications. Our Service helps users discover high-quality content and connect with creators across different platforms.

We serve as a curator and aggregator, organizing publicly available content by topics, themes, and creator profiles to enhance discoverability and user experience. All curated content includes proper attribution and links to original sources.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Important: Content Ownership and Fair Use

This section is crucial for understanding the intellectual property framework governing our content curation practices.

3.1 Our Proprietary Content

The LinKudu website, including its design, layout, user interface, features, and original written content (such as descriptions, commentary, and curation notes), is owned by us and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

3.2 Third-Party Content

All curated social media posts, images, articles, and other content displayed on our platform remain the intellectual property of their original creators and copyright holders. We do not claim ownership of any third-party content featured on our Service.

3.3 Fair Use and Curation Practices

Our use of third-party content operates under the principles of fair use for the purposes of:

  • Commentary and editorial curation
  • Educational and informational purposes
  • Content discovery and promotion
  • News reporting and trend analysis
  • Criticism and review

3.4 Attribution and Source Linking

We provide prominent attribution to original creators for every piece of content we feature, including:

  • Clear identification of the original creator/author
  • Direct links to the original source material
  • Platform attribution (e.g., "Originally posted on Twitter")
  • Preservation of original creator handles and usernames

3.5 Transformative Use

Our curation involves transformative use through organization, categorization, contextual commentary, and the creation of thematic collections that provide additional value beyond the original content. We do not simply republish content but rather create new expressive work through our curation and presentation.

4. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

When using our Service, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
  • Engage in harassment, abuse, or harmful behavior toward other users
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or user accounts
  • Distribute malware, viruses, or other harmful code
  • Scrape, harvest, or collect user information without permission
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of our Service
  • Use automated systems to access our Service without authorization
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights of others
  • Post or transmit illegal, offensive, or inappropriate content

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (such as through contact forms, suggestions, or feedback), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, modify, and display such content for the purpose of operating and improving our Service.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not violate these Terms or infringe upon any third-party rights. You retain ownership of your submitted content, but you are responsible for ensuring you have the right to grant us the license described above.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

7. Disclaimers

Important Disclaimers

Please read these disclaimers carefully as they limit our liability and clarify the nature of our Service.

7.1 Content Accuracy

The views, opinions, and information expressed in curated content are solely those of the original authors and do not necessarily represent our views or opinions. We do not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on our platform.

7.2 Service Availability

Our Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that our Service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from harmful components. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Service at any time.

7.3 External Links

Our Service contains links to external websites and third-party content that are not under our control. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external sites. Your interactions with external sites are governed by their respective terms and policies.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from your use of our Service.

In no event shall our total liability to you for all damages exceed the amount of fifty dollars ($50) or the amount you have paid us in the past twelve months, whichever is greater.

9. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LinKudu, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt arising from your use of our Service or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use our Service will cease immediately. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, and limitations of liability.

11. Copyright and DMCA Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and respond to valid copyright infringement notices in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Our detailed Copyright Policy, including procedures for filing takedown notices and counter-notifications, is available at .

If you believe your copyrighted work has been improperly used on our platform, please contact our designated DMCA agent at .

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of CA, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms will be brought exclusively in the courts of San Francisco, CA, and you hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

13. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions will remain in effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

Email:
General Contact:
Mailing Address:
LinKudu
Business Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94105
United States