Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 30th, 2024

Welcome to Karto!

By accessing or using our mobile application, website, or other services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). These Terms govern your use of the Services, so please read them carefully. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with these Terms, our Privacy Policy, and any additional terms and conditions or policies that may be applicable. Your use of the Services constitutes your acceptance of these Terms, forming a legally binding agreement between you and Karto.

2. Eligibility

Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old to use Karto. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age to form a binding contract with Karto.
Compliance with Laws: You agree to use the Services in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, rules, and regulations.

3. Account Registration and Security

Account Creation: To access certain features of the Services, you must create an account. During registration, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to keep this information up-to-date.
Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify Karto immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
One Account Per User: You may not create or use more than one account or create an account for anyone other than yourself without permission.

4. User Conduct

Zero Tolerance Policy: Karto has a strict zero-tolerance policy for offensive content and abusive behavior. Any content or actions that include, but are not limited to, hate speech, harassment, threats, violence, or any form of discrimination, will result in the immediate termination of your account without prior notice.
You agree not to engage in any prohibited activities while using the Services, such as posting inappropriate content, engaging in harassment, using automated tools to manipulate the Services, impersonating others, conducting illegal activities, or interfering with Service security.

5. Content

User Contributions: You retain all rights to the content you create on Karto. By posting content on the Services, you represent that you have the right to share such content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.
Rights Granted by You: By posting content, you grant Karto a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, translate, distribute, and display your content in connection with the operation, promotion, and improvement of the Services.
Content Monitoring: Karto reserves the right to monitor content posted through the Services and may remove any content it deems inappropriate or in violation of these Terms at its sole discretion.

6. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Termination and Suspension

Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the app settings.
Termination by Karto: We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your account at any time without prior notice for violating these Terms, our Community Guidelines, or for harmful conduct.
Effects of Termination: Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease, and you will no longer have access to your account or any posted content.

8. Intellectual Property

Karto's Proprietary Rights: The Services and all text, graphics, user interfaces, and other elements are owned or licensed by Karto.
Trademarks: Karto and its logos are trademarks of Karto. You may not use our trademarks without prior written consent.

9. Third-Party Services

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or resources that are not controlled by Karto. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party services, which you access at your own risk.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind. Karto does not guarantee that the Services will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.

11. Limitation of Liability

General Limitation: To the maximum extent permitted by law, Karto shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the Services.
Maximum Liability: Karto's total liability will not exceed the amount you paid for the Services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Karto from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, violation of these Terms, or infringement of third-party rights.

13. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law: These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

14. Changes to These Terms

Karto reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of changes by posting them on the Services. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

15. Miscellaneous

Severability: If any provision of these Terms is invalid, the remaining provisions will continue in full force.
Entire Agreement: These Terms, along with any referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Karto.
Waiver: Karto's failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver.

16. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected].

By using the Karto Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.