Terms of Service

1. Your Acceptance

A. By using and/or visiting this Website (collectively, including all content and functionality available through the Kidjutsu.com domain name, the "Kidjutsu Website", and any other Kidjutsu Incorporated site) you signify your agreement to (1) these terms and conditions (the "Terms of Service"), (2) Kidjutsu's privacy notice, found at http://www.kidjutsu.com/content/privacy-notice and incorporated here by reference, and (3) Kidjutsu's Community Guidelines, found at http://www.kidjutsu.com/content/community-guidelines and also incorporated here by reference. If you do not agree to any of these terms, the Kidjutsu privacy notice, or the Community Guidelines, please do not use the Kidjutsu Website.

B. Although we may attempt to notify you when major changes are made to these Terms of Service, you should periodically review the most up-to-date version at (http://www.kidjutsu.com/content/terms-service). Kidjutsu may, in its sole discretion, modify or revise these Terms of Service and policies at any time, and you agree to be bound by such modifications or revisions. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to confer any third-party rights or benefits.

2. Kidjutsu Website

A. These Terms of Service apply to all users of the Kidjutsu Website, including users who are also creators of comic content, information, and other materials or services on the Website. The Kidjutsu Website includes all aspects of Kidjutsu, including but not limited to all products, software and services offered via the website such as the Kidjutsu "Embeddable Comic Reader".

B. The Kidjutsu Website may contain links to third party websites that are not owned or controlled by Kidjutsu. Kidjutsu has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites. In addition, Kidjutsu will not and cannot censor or edit the content of any third-party site. By using the Website, you expressly relieve Kidjutsu from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.

C. Accordingly, we encourage you to be aware when you leave the Kidjutsu Website and to read the terms and conditions and privacy policy of each other website that you visit.

3. Kidjutsu Accounts

A. In order to access some features of the Website, you will have to create a Kidjutsu account. You may never use another's account without permission. When creating your account, you must provide accurate and complete information. You are solely responsible for the activity that occurs on your account, and you must keep your account password secure. You must notify Kidjutsu immediately of any breach of security or unauthorized use of your account.

B. Although Kidjutsu will not be liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may be liable for the losses of Kidjutsu or others due to such unauthorized use.

4. General Use of the Website—Permissions and Restrictions

Kidjutsu hereby grants you permission to access and use the Website as set forth in these Terms of Service, provided that:

A. You agree not to distribute in any medium any part of the Website, including but not limited to Creator Submissions (defined below), without Kidjutsu's prior written authorization.

B. You agree not to alter or modify any part of the Website, including but not limited to Kidjutsu's Embeddable Comic Reader or any of its related technologies.

C. You agree not to access Creator Submissions (defined below) or Kidjutsu Content through any technology or means other than the comic pages of the Website itself, the Kidjutsu Embeddable Comic Reader, or other explicitly authorized means Kidjutsu may designate.

D. You agree not to use the Website, including the Kidjutsu Embeddable Comic Reader for any commercial use, without the prior written authorization of Kidjutsu. Prohibited commercial uses include any of the following actions taken without Kidjutsu's express approval:

  • sale of access to the Website or its related services (such as the Embeddable Comic Reader) on another website;
  • use of the Website or its related services (such as the Embeddable Comic Reader), for the primary purpose of gaining advertising or subscription revenue;
  • the sale of advertising, on the Kidjutsu website or any third-party website, targeted to the content of specific Creator Submissions or Kidjutsu content;
  • and any use of the Website or its related services (such as the Embeddable Comic Reader) that Kidjutsu finds, in its sole discretion, to use Kidjutsu's resources or Creator Submissions with the effect of competing with or displacing the market for Kidjutsu, Kidjutsu content, or its Creator Submissions. (For more information about prohibited commercial uses, see our FAQ.)

E. Prohibited commercial uses do not include:

  • using the Embeddable Comic Reader to show Kidjutsu comics on an ad-enabled blog or website, provided the primary purpose of using the Embeddable Comic Reader is not to gain advertising revenue or compete with Kidjutsu;
  • any use that Kidjutsu expressly authorizes in writing.

F. If you use the Kidjutsu Embeddable Comic Reader on your website, you must include a prominent link back to the Kidjutsu website on the pages containing the Embeddable Comic Reader and you may not modify, build upon, or block any portion of the Embeddable Comic Reader in any way.

G. You agree not to use or launch any automated system, including without limitation, "robots," "spiders," or "offline readers," that accesses the Website in a manner that sends more request messages to the Kidjutsu servers in a given period of time than a human can reasonably produce in the same period by using a conventional on-line web browser. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Kidjutsu grants the operators of public search engines permission to use spiders to copy materials from the site for the sole purpose of and solely to the extent necessary for creating publicly available searchable indices of the materials, but not caches or archives of such materials. Kidjutsu reserves the right to revoke these exceptions either generally or in specific cases. You agree not to collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Website, nor to use the communication systems provided by the Website (e.g. comments, email) for any commercial solicitation purposes. You agree not to solicit, for commercial purposes, any users of the Website with respect to their Creator Submissions.

H. In your use of the website, you will otherwise comply with the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service, Kidjutsu Community Guidelines, and all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

I. Kidjutsu reserves the right to discontinue any aspect of the Kidjutsu Website at any time.

5. Your Use of Content on the Site

In addition to the general restrictions above, the following restrictions and conditions apply specifically to your use of content on the Kidjutsu Website.

A. The content on the Kidjutsu Website, except all Creator Submissions (as defined below), including without limitation, the text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, music, videos, interactive features and the like ("Content") and the trademarks, service marks and logos contained therein ("Marks"), are owned by or licensed to Kidjutsu, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under the law. Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only and may not be downloaded, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes whatsoever without the prior written consent of the respective owners. Kidjutsu reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Website and the Content.

B. You may access Creator Submissions solely:

  • for your information and personal use;
  • as intended through the normal functionality of the Kidjutsu Service; and
  • for Streaming.

"Streaming" means a contemporaneous digital transmission of an audiovisual work via the Internet from the Kidjutsu Service to a user's device in such a manner that the data is intended for real-time viewing and not intended to be copied, stored, permanently downloaded, or redistributed by the user. Accessing Comics for any purpose or in any manner other than Streaming is expressly prohibited. Comics are made available "as is."

C. User Comments are made available to you for your information and personal use solely as intended through the normal functionality of the Kidjutsu Service. User Comments are made available "as is", and may not be used, copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, downloaded, or otherwise exploited in any manner not intended by the normal functionality of the Kidjutsu Service or otherwise as prohibited under this Agreement.

D. You may access Kidjutsu Content, Creator Submissions and other content only as permitted under this Agreement. Kidjutsu reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Kidjutsu Content and the Kidjutsu Service.

E. You agree to not engage in the use, copying, or distribution of any of the Content other than expressly permitted herein, including any use, copying, or distribution of Creator Submissions of third parties obtained through the Website for any commercial purposes.

F. You agree not to circumvent, disable or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Kidjutsu Website or features that prevent or restrict use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on use of the Kidjutsu Website or the Content therein.

G. You understand that when using the Kidjutsu Website, you will be exposed to Creator Submissions from a variety of sources, and that Kidjutsu is not responsible for the accuracy, usefulness, safety, or intellectual property rights of or relating to such Creator Submissions. You further understand and acknowledge that you may be exposed to Creator Submissions that are inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable, and you agree to waive, and hereby do waive, any legal or equitable rights or remedies you have or may have against Kidjutsu with respect thereto, and agree to indemnify and hold Kidjutsu, its Owners/Operators, affiliates, and/or licensors, harmless to the fullest extent allowed by law regarding all matters related to your use of the site.

6. Creator Submissions

A Creator account holder is allowed to submit visual and/or textual content as a Comic and any visual or textual supplementary information related to the Comic ("Comic Supplement") which may include without limitation the Creator's name(s) (including professional names), trademarks, trade names, likenesses, photographs, biographical materials, artwork, and other graphical, textual, video, film, or audio materials. Comics and Comic Supplements are collectively referred to as "Creator Submissions."

7. Account Termination Policy

A. Kidjutsu will terminate a User's access to its Website if, under appropriate circumstances, they are determined to be a repeat infringer.

B. Kidjutsu reserves the right to decide whether Content is appropriate and complies with these Terms of Service for violations other than copyright infringement, such as, but not limited to, pornography, obscene or defamatory material, or excessive length. Kidjutsu may remove such Content and/or terminate a User's access for uploading such material in violation of these Terms of Service at any time, without prior notice and at its sole discretion.

8. Digital Millennium Copyright Act

A. If you are a copyright owner or an agent thereof and believe that any Creator Submission or other content infringes upon your copyrights, you may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail):

  • A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site;
  • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material;
  • Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail;
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
  • A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Kidjutsu's designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications of claimed infringement is: Brian Leung, Foster City, CA 94044, email: copyright@kidjutsu.com. For clarity, only DMCA notices should go to the Copyright Agent; any other feedback, comments, requests for technical support, and other communications should be directed to Kidjutsu customer service through email: info@kidjutsu.com. You acknowledge that if you fail to comply with all of the requirements of this Section 5(D), your DMCA notice may not be valid.

B. Counter-Notice. If you believe that your Creator Submission that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the content in your Creator Submission, you may send a counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:

  • Your physical or electronic signature;
  • Identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content; and
  • Your name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in San Francisco, California, and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, Kidjutsu may send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing that person that it may replace the removed content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the content provider, member or user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at Kidjutsu's sole discretion.

9. Warranty Disclaimer

YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE KIDJUTSU WEBSITE SHALL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KIDJUTSU, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEBSITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF. KIDJUTSU MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS SITE'S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE KIDJUTSU WEBSITE. KIDJUTSU DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE KIDJUTSU WEBSITE OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND KIDJUTSU WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.

10. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL KIDJUTSU, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM ANY (I) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT, (II) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF OUR WEBSITE, (III) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (IV) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM OUR WEBSITE, (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE, WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR WEBSITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (V) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, EMAILED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE KIDJUTSU WEBSITE, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT THE COMPANY IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW IN THE APPLICABLE JURISDICTION.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT KIDJUTSU SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR USER SUBMISSIONS OR THE DEFAMATORY, OFFENSIVE, OR ILLEGAL CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND THAT THE RISK OF HARM OR DAMAGE FROM THE FOREGOING RESTS ENTIRELY WITH YOU.

The Website is controlled and offered by Kidjutsu from its facilities in the United States of America. Kidjutsu makes no representations that the Kidjutsu Website is appropriate or available for use in other locations. Those who access or use the Kidjutsu Website from other jurisdictions do so at their own volition and are responsible for compliance with local law.

11. Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Kidjutsu, its parent corporation, officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your use of and access to the Kidjutsu Website; (ii) your violation of any term of these Terms of Service; (iii) your violation of any third party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right; or (iv) any claim that one of your User Submissions caused damage to a third party. This defense and indemnification obligation will survive these Terms of Service and your use of the Kidjutsu Website.

12. Ability to Accept Terms of Service

You affirm that you are either more than 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, or possess legal parental or guardian consent, and are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations, and warranties set forth in these Terms of Service, and to abide by and comply with these Terms of Service. In any case, you affirm that you are over the age of 13, as the Kidjutsu Website is not currently not ready to service children under 13. If you are under 13 years of age, then please do not use the Kidjutsu Website until after we exit Beta.

13. Assignment

These Terms of Service, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you, but may be assigned by Kidjutsu without restriction.

14. General

You agree that: (i) the Kidjutsu Website shall be deemed solely based in California; and (ii) the Kidjutsu Website shall be deemed a passive website that does not give rise to personal jurisdiction over Kidjutsu, either specific or general, in jurisdictions other than California. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of California, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any claim or dispute between you and Kidjutsu that arises in whole or in part from the Kidjutsu Website shall be decided exclusively by a court of competent jurisdiction located in San Mateo County, California. These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Notice at http://www.kidjutsu.com/content/privacy-notice and any other legal notices published by Kidjutsu on the Website, shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Kidjutsu concerning the Kidjutsu Website. If any provision of these Terms of Service is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms of Service, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this these Terms of Service shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and Kidjutsu's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms of Service shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Kidjutsu reserves the right to amend these Terms of Service at any time and without notice, and it is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service for any changes. Your use of the Kidjutsu Website following any amendment of these Terms of Service will signify your assent to and acceptance of its revised terms. YOU AND KIDJUTSU AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE KIDJUTSU WEBSITE MUST COMMENCE WITHIN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ACCRUES. OTHERWISE, SUCH CAUSE OF ACTION IS PERMANENTLY BARRED.