Terms & Conditions

This website, Snikt.com (the "Website"), also known as Storyboard Narrative and Illustrative Key Traders, is owned and operated by SNIKT LLC ("Snikt," "we," "us," or "our"). By using or accessing the Website in any way—including browsing, uploading artwork, following collections, messaging other users, or participating in transactions—you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must immediately stop using the Website.

We may revise these Terms at any time without prior notice. Updated Terms will be posted on the Website and take effect immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. Access & Use of the Website

1.1 Geographic Use

This Website is controlled from servers in the United States and intended primarily for U.S. users. If you access the Website from outside the U.S., you do so at your own risk and are responsible for complying with local laws.

1.2 User Responsibility

You are responsible for:

• Making all necessary arrangements to access the Website.
• Ensuring anyone using your internet connection is aware of these Terms and complies with them.

1.3 Availability

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Website at any time without notice. The Website may experience downtime due to maintenance, system failures, or factors beyond our control. Snikt is not liable for any losses resulting from such downtime.

1.4 Account Registration

• To use certain features (e.g., uploading art, sending messages, selling items), you may be required to create an account and provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and all activities under your account. If you suspect unauthorized use, notify us immediately.
• We may disable your account at any time if we believe you have violated these Terms.

2. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation.
• Post, upload, or share any material that is harmful, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or discriminatory.
• Upload or distribute malware, viruses, or malicious code.
• Impersonate any person or entity, including Snikt staff or other users.
• Engage in spamming, phishing, or unauthorized solicitation.
• Interfere with the Website's operation or security.
• Use automated tools (bots, crawlers, scrapers) without our written consent.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to accounts, systems, or networks connected to the Website.

3. User Content & Interactive Services

3.1 User Contributions

• The Website may include profiles, galleries, comment sections, and other interactive features ("Interactive Services") that allow users to post or share content ("User Content").
• You retain ownership of your User Content but grant Snikt a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, display, reproduce, distribute, and promote your content for the operation and marketing of the Website.

3.2 Content Standards

User Content must:

• Comply with all applicable laws.
• Not infringe any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
• Not promote illegal activities or contain misleading claims.
• Not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity.
• Not contain unsolicited advertising unless posted in designated areas.

3.3 Our Rights Regarding User Content

• We may remove, block, or refuse to display User Content at our sole discretion, including if it violates these Terms or applicable law.
• We may disclose your identity if required by law or in connection with a legal claim.

4. Third-Party Content & Links

• The Website may contain links to third-party websites or display content provided by other users, advertisers, or partners.
• Snikt does not endorse or control such content and is not responsible for its accuracy, availability, or legality. Your interactions with third-party services are solely between you and that provider.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 Snikt's Rights

• All content we create or provide—including the Website's design, layout, graphics, and branding—is owned by or licensed to Snikt and is protected by intellectual property laws.
• You may not use our trademarks, logos, or proprietary materials without our prior written consent.

5.2 Your Limited License to Use Site Content

You may view and download content from the Website for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you do not alter or separate materials from accompanying text or remove copyright notices.

6. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on the Website without authorization, send a written notice to our designated DMCA agent at:

Your notice must comply with the requirements of 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). We may remove or disable access to the content in question and, when appropriate, terminate repeat infringers.

7. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

• The Website is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, expressed or implied.
• We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation, nor the accuracy of information or listings.
• To the fullest extent permitted by law, Snikt and its affiliates will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Snikt, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the Website.

9. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento, California.

10. Miscellaneous

• If any part of these Terms is found invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.
• Failure to enforce a provision does not constitute a waiver of our rights.
• You may not assign your rights under these Terms without our consent.