Terms of Use

Welcome to Kionova, a professional knowledge network for technical solutions. These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our platform. By creating an account or using our services, you agree to be bound by these terms.

Effective Date: November 21, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Acceptance of Terms
2. Description of Service
3. Content Policy and Focus Areas
4. Account Registration and Responsibilities
5. User Content and Intellectual Property
6. Prohibited Conduct
7. Content Moderation
8. Premium Features and Payments
9. Termination and Suspension
10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
12. Changes to Terms
13. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Kionova, you agree to:

• Comply with these Terms of Use
• Comply with our Privacy Policy
• Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
• Be at least 16 years of age (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)
• Contribute only technical, professional content within our defined focus areas

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use our services.

2. Description of Service

Kionova provides a professional knowledge network that enables users to:

• Share technical solutions, insights, and professional knowledge
• Discover answers to technical challenges across six specialized domains
• Connect with verified experts and technical professionals
• Participate in focused discussions on technical topics
• Access premium features and professional tools (optional)

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of our service at any time without prior notice.

3. Content Policy and Focus Areas

Kionova is exclusively dedicated to professional technical knowledge. All content must fall within one of our six core domains:

3.1 Permitted Topics

• Web Development: Frontend, Backend, Full-Stack, APIs, Frameworks
• Cloud Hosting: Infrastructure, DevOps, Container Orchestration, Scaling
• AI Solutions: Machine Learning, NLP, Automation, Digital Transformation
• Microcontroller & IoT: ESP32, Arduino, Sensors, Embedded Systems
• Efficiency Through Innovation: Automation, Process Optimization, Productivity
• Future Digital Solutions: Emerging Tech, Quantum, AR/VR, Blockchain

3.2 Off-Topic Content (Not Permitted)

The following content categories are not allowed on Kionova:

• Political discussions or opinions
• Entertainment, lifestyle, or personal content
• Religious or philosophical debates
• General social media content unrelated to technical topics
• Marketing or promotional content without technical value

Off-topic content will be removed without notice.

4. Account Registration and Responsibilities

4.1 Account Creation

To use certain features, you must create an account by providing:

• A valid email address
• A unique username
• A secure password
• Professional information as requested during registration

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Using a strong, unique password

4.3 Professional Conduct

As a professional knowledge network, we expect all users to:

• Provide accurate technical information to the best of their knowledge
• Cite sources when sharing third-party information
• Engage constructively and respectfully with other professionals
• Acknowledge when corrected and update inaccurate information

5. User Content and Intellectual Property

5.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of technical content you post on Kionova. By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

• Store, display, and distribute your content on our platform
• Make your content available to other users based on your privacy settings
• Use your content to improve and promote our services
• Create derivative works (e.g., thumbnails, excerpts) as necessary

This license ends when you delete your content or account, subject to reasonable delays for removal from backups and caches.

5.2 Content Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for your content and must ensure it:

• Falls within our permitted topic areas
• Does not violate any laws or third-party rights
• Does not infringe on intellectual property rights
• Is technically accurate to the best of your knowledge

5.3 Our Content

All Kionova branding, logos, designs, and platform features are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use our intellectual property without permission.

6. Prohibited Conduct

You agree NOT to:

6.1 Off-Topic Posting

• Post content outside our six defined technical domains
• Share political, religious, or entertainment content
• Use the platform for personal social networking unrelated to technical topics

6.2 Misinformation

• Deliberately share false or misleading technical information
• Misrepresent your qualifications or expertise
• Plagiarize content from other sources without attribution

6.3 Harassment and Unprofessional Conduct

• Harass, bully, threaten, or intimidate other users
• Engage in personal attacks rather than constructive technical debate
• Share private information without consent

6.4 Spam and Platform Abuse

• Send unsolicited promotional content or spam
• Use bots or automated systems to interact with our platform
• Artificially inflate engagement metrics
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems

7. Content Moderation

7.1 Our Rights

We reserve the right to:

• Remove content that violates these terms or falls outside our focus areas
• Suspend or terminate accounts that violate our policies
• Investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement
• Moderate content based on community reports

7.2 Reporting

Users can report content or accounts that violate our terms. We review reports and take appropriate action.

7.3 Appeals

If your content is removed or account is suspended, you may appeal by contacting office@13pm.network.

8. Premium Features and Payments

8.1 Paid Features

Kionova may offer premium features, subscriptions, or professional tools. By purchasing these features, you agree to:

• Pay all applicable fees
• Provide accurate payment information
• Comply with payment processor terms

8.2 Subscriptions

For recurring subscriptions:

• You will be charged automatically at the start of each billing period
• You can cancel at any time (access continues until end of current period)
• No refunds for partial periods unless required by law

8.3 Refunds

Refunds are granted at our discretion, except where required by law. Contact office@13pm.network for refund requests.

9. Termination and Suspension

9.1 Your Right to Terminate

You may delete your account at any time through account settings. Deletion is permanent and irreversible after 30 days.

9.2 Our Right to Terminate

We may suspend or terminate your account if you:

• Violate these Terms of Use
• Repeatedly post off-topic content
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
• Pose a security or legal risk

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to Kionova is immediately revoked
• Your content may be deleted (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Paid subscriptions are not refunded unless required by law

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

10.1 Service "As Is"

Kionova is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that technical information shared by users is accurate, complete, or suitable for any particular purpose.

10.2 User-Generated Content

Technical advice and solutions shared on Kionova are user-generated. We are not responsible for any damages resulting from implementing technical solutions found on our platform. Users should independently verify all technical information before implementation.

10.3 Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, 13PM NETWORK shall not be liable for:

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
• Service interruptions or data loss
• Actions of other users or accuracy of user content

11. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.

11.2 Jurisdiction

Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Munich, Germany.

11.3 EU Online Dispute Resolution

The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution: https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr/

12. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes become effective upon posting on this page. Your continued use of Kionova after changes indicates acceptance.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use:

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Last updated: November 21, 2025