IKUN Terms of Use
Welcome to IKUN software and services! The software and services are provided by IKUN LTD (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). To use IKUN software and services (hereinafter referred to as the “Software”), you should read and comply with the IKUN Terms of Use (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) and the IKUN Privacy Policy. Please carefully read and fully understand all provisions, especially those that exempt or limit liability and any separate agreements applicable to specific services, and choose whether to accept them.
Unless you have read and accepted all terms of this Agreement, you are not authorized to download, install, or use the Software or related services. Your downloading, installation, use, login, or other related activities shall be deemed to constitute your acknowledgment that you have read and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.
I. Scope of the Agreement
1.1 Parties to Whom the Agreement Applies
This Agreement is entered into between you and us with respect to your downloading, installation, use, and copying of the Software, as well as your use of IKUN-related services.
1.2 Content Covered by This License Agreement
The licensed content under this Agreement refers to, including but not limited to, the IKUN software license and services that we provide to users (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”).
This Agreement also includes any agreements, business rules, and other content relating to the Services that we may issue from time to time. Once officially published, such content shall form an integral part of this Agreement, and you shall also comply with it.
II. About the Services
2.1 Content of the Services
The Services refer to the software licenses and services that we provide for installation on mobile terminal devices, with functions including but not limited to web browsing and QR code scanning (hereinafter referred to as the “Services”).
2.2 Form of the Services
To use the Services, you need to download the IKUN client software. We grant you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to use such software.
2.3 Scope of the Service License
2.3.1 We grant you a personal, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to use the Software. You may install, use, display, and run the Software on a single terminal device for non-commercial purposes.
2.3.2 You may make one copy of the Software in computer-readable form solely for backup purposes in connection with your use of the Software and Services. The backup copy must contain all copyright information included in the original Software.
2.3.3 All other rights not expressly granted under this section or elsewhere in this Agreement are reserved by us. You must obtain our separate written permission before exercising any such rights. Our failure to exercise any of the foregoing rights shall not constitute a waiver of such rights.
III. Obtaining the Software
3.1 You may obtain the Software directly from our website or from a third party authorized by us.
3.2 If you obtain the Software, or an installer bearing the same name as the Software, from an unauthorized third party, we cannot guarantee that such software will function properly and shall not be liable for any loss caused to you as a result.
IV. Installation and Uninstallation of the Software
4.1 We may develop different versions of the Software for different mobile terminal devices. You should select and install the appropriate version based on your actual circumstances, and you may not install the Software on other terminal devices without our express permission. We shall not be liable for any risks or losses arising from your failure to properly install the appropriate version of the Software.
4.2 If you no longer need to use the Software or need to install a newer version, you may uninstall it yourself. If you are willing to help us improve our products and services, please let us know the reason for uninstalling the Software.
V. Software Updates
5.1 To improve user experience and enhance the Services, we will continue to develop new services and may provide software updates from time to time. Such updates may take the form of software replacement, modification, feature enhancement, version upgrades, or otherwise.
5.2 To improve user experience and ensure the security and consistency of the Services, we reserve the right to change or restrict certain functions or effects of the Software without providing separate notice to you.
5.3 After a new version of the Software is released, older versions may become unavailable. We do not guarantee the continued availability of older versions or corresponding customer support. Please check for and download the latest version as appropriate.
VI. User Personal Information
6.1 Protecting users’ personal information is one of our fundamental principles. We will collect, use, store, and share your personal information in accordance with this Agreement and the IKUN Privacy Policy. If any provision of this Agreement regarding personal information protection conflicts with the IKUN Privacy Policy, or if this Agreement does not clearly address a matter relating to personal information protection, the IKUN Privacy Policy shall prevail.
6.2 We will take reasonable measures to protect users’ personal information. Except as otherwise required by laws and regulations, we will not disclose or reveal users’ personal information to any third party without the user’s permission. We use professional encryption methods for the storage and transmission of relevant information to safeguard users’ personal information.
6.3 We will use various security technologies and procedures and establish comprehensive management systems to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
6.4 In general, you may view and modify information you have submitted at any time. However, for security and identity verification reasons, you may not be able to modify certain initial registration information and other verification information provided during registration.
6.5 Without your consent, we will not disclose your personal information to any third-party company, organization, or individual, except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations.
VII. Principal Rights and Obligations
7.1 Account Usage Rules
Users are responsible for properly safeguarding their registered account information and account passwords and shall bear legal responsibility for activities conducted through their registered accounts and passwords. Users agree not to disclose their account or password information to others under any circumstances. If you suspect that another person is using your account, you should notify us immediately.
7.2 User Notices
7.2.1 You understand and agree that, in order to provide you with effective Services, the Software will use resources such as the processor and bandwidth of your mobile communication terminal. Data traffic charges may be incurred during use of the Software. You are responsible for checking applicable charges with your network operator and bearing such charges yourself.
7.2.2 You understand and agree that we will use commercially reasonable efforts to protect the security of data stored by you in the Software and Services. However, we cannot provide an absolute guarantee, including but not limited to the following circumstances:
7.2.2.1 We shall not be responsible for the deletion of, or failure to store, data relating to you in the Software and Services;
7.2.2.2 We reserve the right, based on actual circumstances, to determine the maximum storage period for an individual user’s data in the Software and Services and to allocate a maximum amount of storage space on our servers. You may back up relevant data in the Software and Services according to your own needs;
7.2.2.3 If you stop using the Software and Services, or if the Services are terminated or canceled, we may permanently delete your data from our servers. After the Services have been stopped, terminated, or canceled, we shall have no obligation to return any data to you.
7.3 Third-Party Products and Services
7.3.1 When using products or services provided by third parties through the Software, in addition to complying with this Agreement, you shall also comply with the relevant third party’s user agreement. We and such third parties shall each bear responsibility for any disputes that may arise within the scope provided by law and applicable agreements.
7.3.2 When you use the Software or request that we provide specific services, the Software may invoke third-party systems or enable your use of or access through third-party support. The results of such use or access are provided by the relevant third party. We do not guarantee the security, accuracy, validity, or other aspects of the services, content, or results provided through third-party systems, and any disputes or damages arising therefrom are unrelated to us, for which we assume no responsibility.
VIII. User Conduct Rules
8.1 Information and Content Rules
When using the Services, you may not use the Services to engage in any of the following activities, including but not limited to:
8.1.1 Publishing, transmitting, disseminating, or storing content that violates laws, social stability, public order and good customs, or social morality, or that is insulting, defamatory, obscene, or violent;
8.1.2 Publishing, transmitting, disseminating, or storing content that infringes upon the lawful rights of others, including reputation rights, portrait rights, intellectual property rights, and trade secrets;
8.1.3 Fabricating facts or concealing the truth in order to mislead or deceive others;
8.1.4 Publishing, transmitting, or disseminating advertisements or spam;
8.1.5 Engaging in any other conduct that violates laws, regulations, policies, public order and good customs, or social morality.
8.2 Software Usage Rules
Unless permitted by law or authorized by us in writing, you may not engage in any of the following activities:
8.2.1 Deleting copyright information from the Software or any copy thereof;
8.2.2 Reverse engineering, disassembling, decompiling, or otherwise attempting to discover the source code of the Software;
8.2.3 Copying, modifying, adding to, deleting, hooking into, or creating derivative works from the Software, data released into terminal memory while the Software is running, interaction data between the client and server during operation of the Software, or system data necessary for the operation of the Software, including but not limited to accessing the Software and related systems through plug-ins, add-ons, or unauthorized third-party tools or services;
8.2.5 Modifying or fabricating instructions or data involved in the operation of the Software in order to add, delete, or alter the functions or operating effects of the Software, or operating or disseminating to the public any software or methods intended for such purposes, regardless of whether such activities are conducted for commercial purposes;
8.2.6 Logging into or using our Software and Services through third-party software, plug-ins, add-ons, or systems not developed or authorized by us, or producing, publishing, or disseminating any such tools;
8.2.7 Interfering, either yourself or by authorizing another person or third-party software, with the Software or any of its components, modules, or data;
8.2.8 Engaging in any other activities not expressly authorized by us;
8.2.9 Engaging in any other activities that violate laws, regulations, or policies.
8.3 Responsibility for Your Own Conduct
You fully understand and agree that you must be responsible for all activities conducted through your use of the Software and Services. We make no guarantee regarding the security, correctness, timeliness, completeness, usefulness, or other qualities of results obtained through your use of the Software and Services. You must independently evaluate such results and bear all risks arising from your use of the content. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the foregoing risks.
8.4 Handling of Breaches
8.4.1 You understand and agree that we have the right, based on reasonable judgment, to impose measures on conduct that violates applicable laws, regulations, or this Agreement; to take appropriate legal action against any user who violates laws or regulations; and, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, to retain relevant information and report it to the relevant authorities. The user shall independently bear all legal responsibility arising therefrom.
8.4.2 You understand and agree that if, as a result of your violation of this Agreement or relevant service terms, a third party asserts any claim, demand, or loss, you shall independently bear responsibility for it. If we suffer any loss as a result, you shall also compensate us accordingly.
IX. Intellectual Property Statement
9.1 We are the intellectual property rights holder of the Software. All copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights in the Software, as well as all information and content related to the Software (including but not limited to text, images, audio, video, charts, interface design, layout frameworks, relevant data, and electronic documents), are protected by laws, regulations, and applicable international treaties. We own the foregoing intellectual property rights, except for rights that are legally owned by other rights holders.
9.2 Without the written consent of us or the relevant rights holder, you may not, for any commercial or non-commercial purpose, directly or through authorization to any third party, implement, use, or transfer any of the foregoing intellectual property rights.
X. Terminal Security Responsibilities
10.1 You understand and agree that, like most Internet software, the Software may be affected by various factors, including but not limited to user-related causes, network service quality, and the social environment. It may also be affected by various security threats, including but not limited to the unlawful use of user information by others resulting in real-world harassment; or viruses, Trojan horses, or other malicious programs contained in other software you download and install or websites you visit, which may threaten the security of your mobile terminal device and data and thereby affect the normal use of the Software. Accordingly, you should strengthen your awareness of information security and personal information protection and take care to protect your passwords in order to avoid losses.
10.2 You may not create, publish, use, or disseminate malicious programs designed to steal another person’s personal information or property.
10.3 Maintaining the security and normal use of the Software is a shared responsibility of both you and us. We will take necessary technical measures with reasonable care and in accordance with industry standards to protect the information and data security of your mobile terminal device, but you acknowledge and agree that we cannot provide any guarantee in this respect.
XI. Third-Party Software or Technology
11.1 The Software may use third-party software or technologies (including open-source code and public-domain code that may be used by the Software, and the same shall apply below), and such use has been legally authorized.
11.2 If the Software uses third-party software or technologies, we will, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or agreements, present relevant agreements or other documents in forms that may include attachments to this Agreement or files packaged in specified folders within the Software installation package. Such documents may be titled “Software License Agreement,” “Authorization Agreement,” “Open Source License,” or otherwise. All such agreements or other documents presented in various forms shall constitute an integral part of this Agreement and have the same legal effect as this Agreement, and you shall comply with their requirements. If you fail to comply with such requirements, the relevant third party or government authority may initiate proceedings against you, impose fines or other sanctions, and require our assistance, in which case you shall independently bear the resulting legal responsibility.
11.3 Any dispute arising from third-party software or technology used by the Software shall be resolved by the relevant third party, and we shall not be responsible for it. We do not provide support for third-party software or technology. If you require support, please contact the relevant third party.
XII. Miscellaneous
12.1 We reserve the right to amend the terms of this Agreement when necessary. You may review the applicable terms of the Agreement in the latest version of the Software. If you continue to use the Software after the terms of this Agreement are changed, you shall be deemed to have accepted the amended Agreement. If you do not accept the amended Agreement, you should stop using the Software.
12.2 The formation, effectiveness, performance, interpretation, and dispute resolution of this Agreement shall be governed by international law (excluding conflict-of-laws rules).
12.3 If any dispute or controversy arises between you and us, the parties shall first attempt to resolve it through friendly consultation. If consultation fails, you agree to submit the dispute or controversy to the court with jurisdiction at the place where this Agreement was entered into.
12.4 The headings of all provisions of this Agreement are provided solely for ease of reading, have no substantive meaning in themselves, and shall not be used as a basis for interpreting the meaning of this Agreement.
12.5 If any provision of this Agreement is partially invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and binding upon both parties.
XIII. Contact Information
If you have any questions or complaints regarding this Agreement, please contact us at: [email protected].