1. Introduction

Welcome to Kwentoon! By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read these Terms carefully.

If you do not agree to these Terms of Use, you may not access or use Kwentoon. These terms apply to all visitors, users, creators, and others who access or use the platform.

2. Services Provided

Kwentoon is a platform for reading webtoons, comics, and manga, engaging in interactive games, and uploading and sharing content. We provide:

• Access to a diverse range of comics and manga.
• A space for creators to upload their work and engage with audiences.
• Interactive games where users can earn points and rewards.

Some content may require user registration, while other parts of the service can be accessed without logging in.

3. Account Registration and Eligibility

To access certain features of Kwentoon, users must create an account. By creating an account, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information.
• Keep your login credentials secure.
• Notify us of any unauthorized use of your account.

Age Requirements:

• You must be at least 13 years old to use Kwentoon.
• If you are between 13 and 18, you may only use the service under the supervision of a parent or guardian (your “Representative”). Your Representative agrees to be bound by this agreement on your behalf.
• Kwentoon may request evidence of your age or your Representative’s consent. Failure to provide this may result in the termination of your account.

4. Content Guidelines for Creators

All content uploaded by creators must comply with our content rating system and community guidelines:

• G-rated Content: Suitable for all ages. No offensive language, sexual content, graphic violence, or dark themes.
• PG-13 Content: Suitable for older children and teens. Moderate language, mild fantasy violence, and limited mature themes are acceptable, but explicit content is prohibited.

Creators retain ownership of their work but grant Kwentoon a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, and promote their content.

5. Community Guidelines

Kwentoon fosters a respectful, supportive, and inclusive community. By using our platform, you agree to:

• Respectful Interaction: No harassment, bullying, hate speech, or discrimination.
• No Spamming or Unsolicited Promotion: Engaging in or encouraging spam or excessive self-promotion is prohibited.
• Respect for Intellectual Property: Do not upload content you don’t own or have the rights to.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in account suspension or termination.

6. Monetization and Payments

Creators on Kwentoon may be eligible for our monetization program, subject to private agreements:

• Monetization: Creators can earn revenue based on views, in-app purchases, or preorder campaigns for special content.
• Payment Methods: Payments are made through GCash and PayMaya, or other platforms we may introduce. Specific terms will be outlined in the private contracts.

7. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our Privacy Policy, available on our website, outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using Kwentoon, you agree to the practices described in our Privacy Policy.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from users under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian. If we learn that a minor has provided personal data without consent, we may delete that information.

8. Acceptable Use

By using Kwentoon, you agree not to:

• Impersonate another person or misrepresent your identity.
• Use automated means (e.g., bots, scraping) to gather content or personal information.
• Disrupt or interfere with the operation of the platform.
• Attempt to reverse-engineer or hack any aspect of the platform.
• Post or share any content that is unlawful, harmful, or violates our guidelines.

Violations of these Terms may result in civil or criminal liability, and we may cooperate with law enforcement if necessary.

9. Limitation of Liability

Kwentoon will not be held liable for any interruption in service, loss of data, or damages arising from your use of our platform. We do our best to maintain uninterrupted access, but service outages may occur.

10. Content Moderation

We reserve the right to monitor, review, and moderate content uploaded to our platform. Any content that violates these Terms or our guidelines may be removed, and users who repeatedly violate the rules may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

11. Third-Party Services and Advertisements

Kwentoon may display advertisements or provide links to third-party websites and services. We do not control or endorse these third-party services and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

12. Changes to Terms of Use

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. If changes are made, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of these Terms or via email. Continued use of Kwentoon constitutes acceptance of any updates.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Philippines. Any disputes arising from your use of Kwentoon will be handled in accordance with applicable Philippine laws.

14. Termination

Kwentoon reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time for violating these Terms of Use or engaging in conduct that we believe could harm the platform or its community.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at admin@kwentoon.com.