Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using AkuWorks ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, then you may not access the Service. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Service.

2. Description of Service

AkuWorks is a Discord verification system that provides:

• Automated user verification for Discord servers
• Server management dashboard for Discord administrators
• User verification tokens and flow management
• Integration with Discord's OAuth authentication system
• Anti-bot protection and security measures
• Audit logging and compliance tools

3. User Accounts and Registration

3.1 Account Creation

To use our Service, you must authenticate using your Discord account through OAuth. By connecting your Discord account, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 13 years old (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• You have a valid Discord account in good standing
• All information you provide is accurate and complete
• You will maintain the accuracy of your account information

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the security of your Discord account
• All activities that occur under your account
• Immediately notifying us of any unauthorized use
• Keeping your account information current and accurate

4. Acceptable Use Policy

4.1 Permitted Uses

You may use our Service to:

• Verify users in Discord servers you administer
• Manage verification settings for your Discord communities
• Access verification analytics and audit logs
• Configure automated verification workflows

4.2 Prohibited Activities

5. Discord Integration

5.1 Discord Terms Compliance

By using our Service, you acknowledge that you must also comply with:

• Discord's Terms of Service
• Discord's Community Guidelines
• Discord's Developer Terms of Service
• Discord's Privacy Policy

5.2 Server Administration Rights

You represent that you have the necessary permissions to configure verification systems for any Discord servers you manage through our Service. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with Discord's policies and your server's rules.

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Service Availability

7.1 Service Uptime

We strive to maintain high service availability, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to:

• Scheduled maintenance and updates
• Emergency security patches
• Infrastructure issues or outages
• Third-party service dependencies (Discord API, etc.)

7.2 Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Service at any time with or without notice. We will provide reasonable notice for significant changes when possible.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

8.1 Our Rights

The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of AkuWorks and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.

8.2 Your Rights

Subject to these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and use the Service for its intended purpose
• Configure verification settings for your Discord servers
• Export your verification data in accordance with our Privacy Policy

9. User Content and Data

9.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you submit through the Service. However, by using the Service, you grant us the necessary rights to:

• Process your Discord authentication data
• Store verification configurations and logs
• Provide the verification services you request
• Improve our Service quality and security

9.2 Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our services and as described in our Privacy Policy. You may request data deletion at any time through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

10. Termination

10.1 Termination by You

You may terminate your account at any time by:

• Disconnecting your Discord account from our Service
• Requesting account deletion through our support
• Simply ceasing to use the Service

10.2 Termination by Us

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Violation of Discord's Terms of Service
• Illegal or harmful activities
• Extended periods of inactivity
• Security concerns or abuse

11. Disclaimers and Limitations

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless AkuWorks and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

13. Dispute Resolution

13.1 Informal Resolution

We encourage you to contact us first at [email protected]to resolve any disputes informally.

13.2 Governing Law

These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by applicable local laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the jurisdiction's legal framework, with due consideration for international data protection regulations including GDPR.

14. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Notifying users of material changes via email or service notifications

Your continued use of the Service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be replaced with a valid provision that most closely matches the intent of the original provision.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the sole and entire agreement between you and AkuWorks regarding the Service and supersede all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties.

17. Contact Information