Terms of Use

Last Updated: 10/31/2024

Welcome to SCOOPIK (“we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website located at www.scoopik.com (the “Website”) and any related services provided by SCOOPIK. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our Website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

2. Description of Services

SCOOPIK provides users with news, reviews, how-to guides, and other informational content related to smart home technology (“Services”). The content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.

3. User Obligations

3.1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use our Website. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you meet this eligibility requirement.

3.2. Compliance

You agree to use the Website in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms.

3.3. Account Responsibility

If you create an account or participate in interactive features on the Website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

4.1. Ownership

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, videos, and software, is the property of SCOOPIK or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright and trademark laws.

4.2. Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes. Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by us.

4.3. Restrictions

You agree not to:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of the Website without express written permission from us.
  • Use any automated system, including “robots,” “spiders,” or “offline readers,” to access the Website in a manner that sends more request messages than a human can reasonably produce.

5. User-Generated Content

5.1. Submissions

By submitting or posting content on the Website (e.g., comments), you grant SCOOPIK a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform such content.

5.2. Responsibility

You are solely responsible for the content you submit. You agree not to post content that is unlawful, defamatory, obscene, infringing, or otherwise objectionable.

5.3. Monitoring

We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to monitor and remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion.

6. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

6.1. “As Is” Basis

The Website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

6.2. No Professional Advice

The content provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any questions or concerns you may have.

6.3. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall SCOOPIK, its affiliates, or their respective directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Website.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by SCOOPIK.

  • No Endorsement: Inclusion of any links does not imply endorsement by SCOOPIK.
  • No Responsibility: We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
  • User Responsibility: You acknowledge and agree that SCOOPIK shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of such content or services.

8. Affiliate Disclosure

SCOOPIK may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on purchases made through our links.

  • Transparency: We are committed to transparency and will disclose affiliate relationships where appropriate.
  • No Influence on Content: Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our reviews or recommendations.

9. Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time.

  • Notification of Changes: We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page.
  • Effective Date: Changes become effective upon posting on the Website.
  • Continued Use: Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Termination

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

11. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless SCOOPIK, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of and access to the Website.
  • Your violation of any term of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any copyright, property, or privacy right.

12. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Country/State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through amicable negotiations. If such negotiations fail, disputes shall be settled in the competent courts of [Your Jurisdiction].

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.

15. Waiver

No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and SCOOPIK’s failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and SCOOPIK regarding your use of the Website and supersede any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

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

Thank you for visiting SCOOPIK. We appreciate your engagement and hope you find our content valuable and informative.