Important Legal Notice
These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Kayan Core. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these terms.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the services provided by Kayan Core ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") through our website at www.k14n.com (the "Site") or any related services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you do not have permission to access our services.
These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services, including but not limited to:
- Entrepreneurs seeking investment
- Portfolio companies
- Investors and limited partners
- Website visitors and newsletter subscribers
- Business partners and affiliates
2. Definitions
For the purposes of these Terms:
"Services"
Refers to all services provided by Kayan Core, including investment services, advisory services, website access, and any related offerings.
"User"
Any individual or entity that accesses or uses our Services.
"Content"
All information, text, graphics, images, data, code, software, and other materials available through our Services.
"User Content"
Any content that users submit, post, or transmit through our Services.
"Intellectual Property"
All patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights.
3. Description of Services
Kayan Core provides technology investment and advisory services, including:
Investment Services
- Venture capital funding for technology companies
- Due diligence and investment evaluation
- Portfolio management and support
- Exit strategy planning and execution
Advisory Services
- Strategic business consulting
- Technology innovation guidance
- Market analysis and research
- Network access and partnerships
Online Services
- Access to our website and online resources
- Newsletter and communication services
- Educational content and insights
- Online application and submission portals
Note: Our Services are provided "as is" and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time without notice.
4. Eligibility Requirements
To use our Services, you must:
Be of Legal Age
You must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
Have Legal Capacity
You must have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts.
Provide Accurate Information
All information you provide must be current, complete, and accurate.
Comply with Laws
You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of our Services.
Investment-Specific Requirements
For investment-related services, additional requirements may apply:
- Accredited investor status verification
- Compliance with securities regulations
- Minimum investment thresholds
- Geographic restrictions based on regulatory requirements
5. Account Terms
If you create an account with us, you agree to:
Account Security
- Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Enable two-factor authentication when available
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
Account Information
- Provide accurate and complete information
- Keep your information up to date
- Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity
- Not create multiple accounts for fraudulent purposes
Account Liability
You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account, whether or not you authorized such activities. We are not liable for any loss or damage from your failure to protect your account information.
6. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to use our Services to:
Prohibited Activities
Violate any laws or regulations
Infringe intellectual property rights
Transmit malware or harmful code
Engage in fraudulent activities
Spam or send unsolicited messages
Scrape or mine data without permission
Interfere with service operations
Consequences of Violation
Violation of these conduct rules may result in immediate termination of your account, legal action, and reporting to appropriate authorities.
7. Content and Intellectual Property Rights
Our Intellectual Property
All content on our Services, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, software, and compilations, is owned by Kayan Core or our licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws.
Copyright
All content is protected by copyright laws
Trademarks
Our name, logo, and brands are our trademarks
Trade Secrets
Proprietary methods and processes are protected
Patents
Innovative technologies may be patent-protected
Limited License
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use our Services for their intended purpose. This license does not include rights to:
- Modify, copy, or create derivative works
- Reverse engineer or decompile our software
- Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
- Remove or alter proprietary notices
User Content
By submitting content to our Services, you:
- Retain ownership of your content
- Grant us a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display your content in connection with our Services
- Represent that you have all necessary rights to grant this license
- Agree that we may moderate or remove content that violates these Terms
8. Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our Services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using our Services, you consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in our Privacy Policy.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
International Transfers
Your data may be processed in countries with different privacy laws.
Your Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data under applicable laws.
View Full Privacy Policy
9. Disclaimers
Investment Disclaimer
Nothing on our Services constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. All investment opportunities are subject to additional terms, regulatory requirements, and risks. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
No Professional Advice
Information provided through our Services is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.
"As Is" Basis
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Third-Party Content
We are not responsible for third-party content, websites, or services linked from our Services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms.
10. Limitation of Liability
IMPORTANT: LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL Kayan Core, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR:
- ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
- ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
- ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO USE OUR SERVICES
- ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN CONTENT
- ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US IN THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kayan Core and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:
Your use or misuse of our Services
Your violation of these Terms
Your violation of any rights of another party
Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
Any content you submit through our Services
12. Termination
Termination by You
You may stop using our Services at any time. If you have an account, you may request account deletion by contacting us.
Termination by Us
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to our Services:
- For violation of these Terms
- For conduct we believe is harmful to us or other users
- If required by law or court order
- For extended periods of inactivity
- For any reason with or without notice
Effects of Termination
Upon termination:
- Your right to use our Services immediately ceases
- We may delete your account and associated data
- You remain liable for any obligations incurred before termination
- Provisions that should survive termination will remain in effect
13. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes:
1
Update Notice
We'll update the "Effective Date" at the top of these Terms
2
Notification
For material changes, we'll notify you via email or prominent notice on our Services
3
Your Acceptance
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms
4
Right to Discontinue
If you disagree with changes, you should stop using our Services
14. General Provisions
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in San Francisco, California, in accordance with the American Arbitration Association rules.
Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Kayan Core regarding the use of our Services.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.