Terms of Use

Effective Date: 19th march  2025

Welcome to Skutus! These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of Skutus (“the Platform”), including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through www.skutus.com. By using our platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use Skutus.

1. Eligibility

• You must be at least 13 years old (or the legal age in your country) to use Skutus.

• If you are using Skutus on behalf of a company or organization, you must have the authority to agree to these Terms on their behalf.

• Your use of Skutus must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

2. User Accounts

• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account, including your password.

• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration.

• You may not share your account with others or transfer it without our permission.

3. User Content & Conduct

3.1 Posting Content

• You retain ownership of any content you post, but by posting, you grant Skutus a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, distribute, and display your content.

• You are responsible for the content you post and must ensure it does not violate any laws or rights of others.

3.2 Prohibited Content & Activities

You agree not to post, upload, or share content that:

• Contains hate speech, violence, threats, or harassment.

• Promotes illegal activities or violates any laws.

• Contains nudity, sexually explicit material, or adult content.

• Distributes spam, scams, or misleading information.

• Violates copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.

Skutus reserves the right to remove content that violates these Terms and suspend or ban users who engage in such behavior.

4. Privacy & Data Protection

• Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data. By using Skutus, you also agree to our Privacy Policy.

• We do not sell your personal data to third parties without your consent.

5. Intellectual Property

• Skutus and its logo, features, and services are protected by copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property laws.

• You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission.

6. Third-Party Links & Content

• Skutus may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

• If you engage with third-party content, you do so at your own risk.

7. Account Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms.

• We receive legal complaints against you.

• Your activity poses a risk to the platform or other users.

If your account is terminated, you may not create a new account without our permission.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• Skutus is provided “as is” and “as available”, without warranties of any kind.

• We do not guarantee that Skutus will always be secure, error-free, or available without interruptions.

• Skutus is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the platform.

9. Changes to These Terms

• We may update these Terms from time to time. If changes are significant, we will notify you by posting a notice on the platform or via email.

• Continuing to use Skutus after changes means you accept the revised Terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms, you can contact us at:

Email: support@skutus.com

Copyright

Skutus Copyright Policy

1. Introduction

Skutus.com (“Skutus,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects intellectual property rights and expects its users to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains how Skutus handles copyright-protected content and how copyright owners can report unauthorized use of their content.

By using Skutus, you agree to abide by this policy and all applicable copyright laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other international copyright regulations.

2. Ownership of Content

• All original content created and posted by users on Skutus remains their property.

• By posting content on Skutus, users grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and distribute their content for the purpose of operating and promoting the platform.

• Skutus does not claim ownership of user-generated content, but we may remove or restrict access to content that violates copyright laws.

3. Copyright Infringement & Reporting Process (DMCA Takedown Notice)

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been posted on Skutus without your permission, you may submit a Copyright Infringement Notice with the following details:

1. Your Contact Information:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Physical address

2. Description of the Infringing Content:

• A clear description of the copyrighted work that has been infringed.

• The exact URL or location on Skutus where the infringing content is found.

3. Proof of Ownership:

• Evidence that you own the copyrighted work (e.g., registration certificates, links to original content, etc.).

4. Statement of Good Faith:

• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

5. Legal Statement & Signature:

• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

• Your physical or electronic signature.

Send the Copyright Infringement Notice to:

• Email: copyright@skutus.com

• Address: Lagos Ajah

4. Counter-Notification (Challenging a Copyright Claim)

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a copyright claim, you can submit a Counter-Notice with:

1. Your Contact Information (same as above).

2. Identification of the Removed Content (including the URL or location).

3. A Statement Under Penalty of Perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake.

4. Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of your country’s court or the jurisdiction of Skutus.

5. Your Signature.

Send the Counter-Notice to copyright@skutus.com.

5. Repeat Infringers

Skutus reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly violate copyright laws. If a user receives multiple valid copyright complaints, we may suspend or permanently ban their account.

6. Use of Copyrighted Content on Skutus

Users must ensure they have permission or own the rights to any content they post on Skutus, including:

• Videos, images, and music

• Text, articles, and blog posts

• Software, code, and digital products

Uploading pirated or unauthorized content is strictly prohibited.

7. Fair Use Policy

Skutus acknowledges fair use of copyrighted materials under applicable laws, such as for educational, commentary, or parody purposes. However, users should understand fair use rules before posting copyrighted material.

8. Changes to This Policy

Skutus reserves the right to update this Copyright Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of Skutus constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us

For any copyright-related questions, please contact us at:

Email: copyright@skutus.com