Terms of Use

By accessing and using KScoop, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and KScoop ("we," "us," or "our").

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Website. Your continued use after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

You must be at least 13 years of age to access and use KScoop. If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you may only use KScoop with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

KScoop is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a user is under 13, we will take steps to remove their information and restrict access.

3.1 Our Content

All content on KScoop — including articles, graphics, logos, images, videos, and the overall design — is owned by or licensed to KScoop and protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute KScoop Content for commercial purposes without our express written permission.

3.2 Third-Party Content

Artist names, group names, company logos, photographs, and related media are the property of their respective owners. KScoop operates as a fan news and commentary site, and our use of third-party materials is intended to be consistent with principles of fair use for news reporting and commentary.

3.3 Personal Use License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access KScoop for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This license does not include:

• Copying or distributing content for commercial purposes
• Modifying or creating derivative works based on our content
• Scraping or using automated tools to collect data from the Website
• Framing or mirroring any portion of the Website without written consent

When using KScoop, you agree to:

• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
• Respect the rights of K-pop artists, entertainment companies, and rights holders
• Not engage in harassment, hate speech, or abuse of any individual or group
• Not post or transmit any unlawful, harmful, defamatory, or offensive content
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
• Not interfere with the integrity or performance of the Website
• Not impersonate any person or KScoop staff member

If KScoop offers comment sections or user submission areas, by submitting content you grant KScoop a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your submission. You also agree not to submit defamatory, harassing, or otherwise unlawful content.

KScoop reserves the right to remove any submission at our discretion and does not endorse any user-submitted material.

If you believe any content on KScoop infringes your copyright, please contact us at kscoopofficial@gmail.com with the following:

• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The location of the allegedly infringing material on our Website
• Your contact information (name, address, telephone, and email)
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

KScoop may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, or streaming services. These links are provided for convenience only. We have no control over the content of those sites and accept no responsibility for them.

KScoop may display advertisements or feature sponsored content. We will make reasonable efforts to identify sponsored content clearly. Advertising does not influence our editorial content or news coverage.

KSCOOP IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KSCOOP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KSCOOP AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, REVENUE, OR PROFITS. IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID TO KSCOOP IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless KScoop and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising out of your use of the Website, your violation of these Terms, or any content you submit through the Website.

Your use of KScoop is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using KScoop, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described therein.

KScoop reserves the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time for any reason, including violation of these Terms. All provisions which by their nature should survive termination — including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability — shall survive.

These Terms shall be governed by applicable law. Any dispute shall first be attempted to be resolved informally by contacting us at kscoopofficial@gmail.com. If unresolved, both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the applicable jurisdiction.

We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will always be posted on this page. Your continued use of KScoop after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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