📋 Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and GiftKhob ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your access to and use of the https://giftkhob.org website and its services (collectively, the "Website").

By accessing or using our Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Website.

2. Description of Services

GiftKhob provides educational information, resources, and guidance related to gift cards, including but not limited to:

• General information about gift card types and retailers
• Educational guides about gift card usage and features
• Security recommendations and best practices
• Resources for understanding gift card terms and policies

Our services are provided for informational and educational purposes only. We are not a gift card issuer, retailer, or reseller, and we do not sell, exchange, or validate gift cards directly.

3. User Eligibility and Account

3.1 Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to access and use our Website. If you are under 18 years old, you represent that you have your parent's or legal guardian's permission to access and use the Website and that they have read and agreed to these Terms on your behalf.

3.2 Account Registration

Some features of our Website may require you to register an account. When you register, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and to update this information to maintain its accuracy. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. User Conduct and Responsibilities

4.1 Acceptable Use

When using our Website, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms
• Use the Website for lawful and legitimate purposes only
• Respect the intellectual property rights of others
• Provide accurate and truthful information in your communications with us

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Using the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Copying, distributing, or disclosing any part of the Website in any medium, including by automated or non-automated "scraping"
• Attempting to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Website
• Taking any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure
• Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other types of malicious software, or links to such software
• Collecting or harvesting any personally identifiable information from the Website
• Using the Website for any commercial solicitation purposes
• Impersonating another person or misrepresenting your affiliation with any person or entity
• Interfering with the proper functioning of the Website

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1 Ownership

The Website and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by GiftKhob and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

5.2 Limited License

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license does not include:

• The right to modify, reproduce, distribute, sell, or lease any part of the Website
• The right to use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction methods
• The right to access the Website through automated means for any purpose not expressly authorized in these Terms

5.3 Trademark Information

All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Website are the property of their respective owners. References to gift card brands, retailers, or other commercial entities do not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by those entities.

6. User Content

6.1 User Submissions

If you submit feedback, suggestions, or other content to us ("User Content"), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such User Content in connection with the Website and our business.

6.2 User Content Representations

You represent and warrant that:

• You own or control all rights to the User Content you submit
• The User Content is accurate and not misleading
• The User Content does not violate these Terms, applicable laws, or the rights of any third party

7. Information Accuracy and Disclaimer

7.1 Educational Purpose

The information provided on our Website is for educational and informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of this information.

7.2 No Endorsement

Reference to specific gift card brands, retailers, or other commercial entities does not constitute our endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of these entities. We do not endorse or guarantee any products, services, or information mentioned on the Website.

7.3 No Professional Advice

The information on our Website is not intended as professional, financial, or legal advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by GiftKhob. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, GiftKhob and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, or licensors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Website
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Website
• Any content obtained from the Website
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

In no event shall our total liability to you for all claims arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00).

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless GiftKhob and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) resulting from your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website, including, without limitation, your User Content, any use of the Website's content, services, and products other than as expressly authorized in these Terms.

11. Term and Termination

These Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Website. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, 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 Website after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms. If you do not agree to the new terms, you are no longer authorized to use the Website.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which GiftKhob operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiations. If such negotiations fail to resolve the dispute, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation or arbitration in accordance with the rules of a recognized dispute resolution service.

14. Severability and Waiver

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

The failure of GiftKhob to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights. No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by an authorized representative of GiftKhob.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and GiftKhob regarding your use of the Website.

17. Effective Date

These Terms of Service are effective as of September 30, 2024.