Muse Culture IO - Terms of Service
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Welcome to Muse Culture IO ("MC IO," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Muse Culture IO website, platform, tools, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
1. Overview
MC IO is a creator-owned media platform and publishing toolkit that allows users to create, publish, and distribute content across global pop culture topics, with a current focus on Korean entertainment. Users may sign up to contribute articles, engage with published work, and manage their own profile.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service. If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental or legal guardian consent. By using the Service, you affirm that you meet these requirements.
3. User Accounts
- You may register with a valid email address or by using third-party authentication (e.g., Google login).
- You are responsible for maintaining the security of your login credentials and account.
- You agree to provide accurate and complete information when creating your account.
4. Content Ownership and Licensing
- You retain ownership of any original content you submit to MC IO.
- By submitting content, you grant MC IO a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and promote your content on the platform.
- You can request the removal of your content at any time by contacting us at [hello@museculture.io].
5. Volunteer Submissions
- MC IO currently accepts volunteer contributions.
- Writers retain ownership of their content.
- Initial article submissions may be featured on social media, with select pieces promoted thereafter based on editorial discretion.
- Submission and editing features are in development; email-based submissions are currently accepted.
6. Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service for unlawful purposes
- Infringe on the intellectual property of others
- Submit content that is defamatory, harassing, obscene, or hateful
- Attempt to interfere with the operation of the platform or other users' experiences
7. Platform Features (In Development)
MC IO is a work-in-progress and is actively developing features such as:
- Article submission and editing dashboards
- Author profile pages
- AI-powered content publishing tools
- Analytics dashboards for creators and agencies
8. Advertising & Monetization
- MC IO may display ads alongside user-submitted content.
- Ad revenue is currently retained by the platform to support development and operations.
- In the future, we may introduce monetization features for creators.
9. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in harmful behavior.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding uptime, content accuracy, or the availability of any features.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, MC IO is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the platform.
12. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via the platform or email.
13. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
Email: hello@museculture.io
Website: https://museculture.io
Thank you for being a part of Muse Culture IO.