hidnscroll Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 5, 2026

These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) set forth the rights and obligations between Hidn International, Inc. (the “Company”) and users in connection with the hidnscroll service (the “Service”) provided by the Company. These Terms are legally binding. Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Service.

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A revised version of these Terms takes effect on July 10, 2026.

I. Definitions

The following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

"hidnscroll" or the "Service" means the comic content open-upload platform service provided by the Company through its mobile application, website, or other means.
"Website" means the website operated by the Company for the purpose of providing the Service.
"Mobile App" means the mobile application operated by the Company for the purpose of providing the Service.
"Member" means a user who has agreed to these Terms and the Company's Privacy Policy or Privacy Consent Form and has been approved by the Company for registration as a member.
"ID" means a combination of letters and numbers determined by a Member and approved by the Company, used for identifying the Member.
"Password" means a combination of letters and numbers established by a Member for authentication purposes.
"Creator" means a Member who uses the Service to publicly disclose, reproduce, display, distribute, or publicly transmit Comic Content.
"Adult Content Creator" means a Creator who has activated the "Adult (R-18) Content Upload" option or an equivalent option in their Member account.
"General Content Creator" means a Creator who has not activated the "Adult (R-18) Content Upload" option or an equivalent option.
"Fan" means a Member who accesses, views, or uses Comic Content that has been publicly disclosed, reproduced, displayed, distributed, or publicly transmitted by a Creator.
"Subscription Support" means a Fan's payment of a Subscription Support Fee to subscribe to a Creator in order to obtain access rights to all Comic Content provided by that Creator for a certain period of time.
"Subscription Support Fee" means the total amount paid by a Fan to the Company for Subscription Support, inclusive of VAT and any other applicable taxes.
"Subscriber" means a Fan who is actively providing Subscription Support to a Creator.
"Comic Content" means all content uploaded to the Service by a Creator for purposes of public disclosure, reproduction, display, distribution, or public transmission, including comics, drawings, photographs, images, text, emoticons, GIFs, memes, videos, audio, music, and metadata.
"Subscriber-Only Content" means Comic Content configured to be viewable only by Subscribers.
"Upload" means any act of publicly disclosing, reproducing, displaying, distributing, or publicly transmitting Comic Content through the Service by any method.
"Creator Earnings" means the amount remaining after deduction of the Company's commission from the Subscription Support Fee, which the Company pays to the Creator in accordance with these Terms.
"Taxes" means all forms of taxes, duties, levies, surcharges, penalties, mandatory contributions, or similar charges imposed by the country, local government, or other public authority in the Creator's jurisdiction.
"USD" means United States Dollars.

II. Amendment of the Terms

The Company shall post these Terms on the main page of the Website and within the Mobile App so that Members may review them.
The Company may amend these Terms at any time to the extent permitted under applicable law.
If the Company amends these Terms, it shall specify the effective date and the reason for the amendment and shall provide notice of the amended Terms, together with the current Terms, at least seven (7) days prior to the effective date and continuing until the day before the effective date in the manner set forth in Paragraph 1 above. However, if the amendment is disadvantageous to Members, the Company shall provide notice at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date and, in addition to the foregoing method, shall clearly notify Members through email, postal mail, text message, login pop-up window, or other reasonable means.
If the Company provides notice of the amended Terms in accordance with Paragraph 3 and clearly indicates that failure to object prior to the effective date shall be deemed consent, and the Member does not expressly reject the amendment before the effective date, the Member shall be deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.
If a Member expressly objects to the amended Terms, the Company may not apply the amended Terms to that Member. In such case, the Member may terminate the service agreement under these Terms (the "Service Agreement") by withdrawing from the Service. If circumstances prevent the continued application of the prior Terms, the Company may terminate the Service Agreement with notice to the Member.

III. Notices to Members

Where the Company is required to provide notice to a Member, it shall do so by using the email address, mobile phone number registered by the Member, push notifications through the Mobile App, or other similar means.
Where notice is to be given to all Members, the Company may substitute such notice by posting it in a prominent location on the Website or Mobile App for at least seven (7) days.

IV. Separate Service Terms and Operational Policies

These Terms shall generally apply to the operation and use of the Service. However, in the course of providing various services, separate terms, operational policies, or guidelines may additionally apply.
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and any separate terms or operational policies, the separate terms or operational policies shall prevail unless otherwise expressly provided.

V. Provision of the Service

The Service shall, in principle, be provided twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. The Company shall use reasonable efforts to provide continuous and stable Service; however, uninterrupted Service is not guaranteed due to the nature of the internet environment.
The Service is provided exclusively to adults. Comic Content available through the Service may include adult content, and Members acknowledge and agree to this fact. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the manner or location in which a Member views Comic Content.
The Company may, at any time and for business purposes, restrict, suspend, discontinue, modify, withdraw, deactivate, or terminate all or any part of the Service.
If the Company restricts, suspends, discontinues, modifies, withdraws, deactivates, or terminates the Service pursuant to the preceding paragraph, it shall provide prior notice of the reasons and details thereof. However, if prior notice is impracticable due to compelling circumstances, notice may be provided afterward.

VI. Membership Registration and Creator Registration

Any person who wishes to use the Service must create a Member account. An applicant seeking to open a Member account must read and agree to these Terms and apply for membership registration. Upon the Company's approval of such application, the membership registration process shall be completed, and an account enabling access to Member services shall be granted.
An applicant for membership registration must provide truthful and accurate information at the time of application. Any disadvantage or legal liability arising from the submission of false information shall be borne by the applicant, and in such case, the Company may cancel the membership registration.
The Service is provided exclusively to adults. Children or adolescents who are not permitted to access adult content under the laws of their country of residence may not use the Service. The Company may conduct real-name verification or identity authentication through an identity verification agency, credit information company, financial institution, or similar entity to confirm the applicant's age and identity.
The Company may refuse to approve an application for membership registration, or may revoke its approval at any time, in any of the following cases:
1. The applicant has not reached the minimum age required to use the Service;
2. The applicant is legally restricted from using the Service or its features;
3. Approval is impossible due to reasons attributable to the applicant;
4. The applicant fails to use their real name in circumstances where real-name verification is required;
5. The applicant misappropriates another person's name or personal information;
6. The applicant submits false information;
7. The applicant uses a duplicate ID;
8. The applicant fails to provide required information in the registration form;
9. The applicant has previously lost membership status;
10. The applicant has previously violated these Terms or applicable laws;
11. The information provided in the registration form contains content that violates public morals, social order, or is insulting to others;
12. There exists any other objective reason rendering membership registration inappropriate.
A Member who wishes to register as a Creator must submit the information and materials required by the Company, including but not limited to:
1. A copy of a government-issued identification card or certificate of identity;
2. A copy of a business registration certificate and mail-order sales registration certificate, if applicable;
3. Bank account information (including bank name, account number, account holder), and other details regarding receipt of Creator Earnings;
4. Existing serialized works, drafts, or other comic works, including works intended for upload to the Service;
5. The proposed pricing range for Subscription Support.
The Company shall review the submitted information and materials and may, at its sole discretion, determine whether to approve the Creator registration.
The Company may defer approval due to insufficient system capacity or for technical or operational reasons, in which case it shall promptly notify the applicant.

VII. Management of Member Information

Members are responsible for safely managing their ID and Password and shall not sell, transfer, lease, disclose, or otherwise permit third parties to use them. If a third party uses a Member's account due to the Member's violation of this obligation, the Member shall bear responsibility for any violation of applicable laws, these Terms, or policies committed by such third party.
If a Member becomes aware that their ID or Password has been leaked or used by a third party, the Member shall immediately notify the Company.
Upon receiving notice under Paragraph 2, the Company may request that the Member take necessary measures, such as changing their Password, in order to protect Member information and prevent misuse of the Service. The Member shall comply with such request absent special circumstances.
If the Company discovers circumstances suggesting that an ID or Password has been compromised, including abnormal login activity, it may take necessary protective measures, including temporarily restricting login access, without prior notice to the Member.
Notices and individual communications to a Member shall be made through the email address, mobile phone number, or other contact information registered to the Member's account. The Member shall keep such information current and accurate at all times.
The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantage arising from a Member's failure to fulfill the obligations under this Article.
A Member may review and modify their personal information through the Mobile App, Website, or customer service center. The Company may request verification of specific personal information where necessary to confirm the Member's identity.
The Company shall not be liable for any disadvantage arising from a Member's failure to update or correctly modify their information.
The Company may directly modify Member information if deemed necessary.

VIII. Creation, Sharing, and Management of Content

A Creator grants Fans permission to access and view the Creator's Comic Content through the Service. However, Subscriber-Only Content may be restricted so that only Subscribers may access it.
The Creator agrees that the Company may take measures required under applicable laws and Company policies, including age verification, designation of harmful media for juveniles, and other child and youth protection measures. The Creator shall faithfully comply with the Company's instructions and guidelines in this regard.
A Fan may use Comic Content accessed through the Service solely for lawful and personal purposes and shall not engage in unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or other unlawful use.
A Creator bears legal responsibility for all Comic Content uploaded to the Service. Even if the uploaded content was originally created by another person, such circumstances do not relieve the Creator of this responsibility. The Creator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that uploaded Comic Content complies with applicable laws and these Terms.
The Creator represents and warrants with respect to Comic Content uploaded to the Service that:
1. It complies with these Terms and all applicable laws;
2. The Creator owns all intellectual property rights in the Comic Content or has the right to publicly disclose, post, reproduce, distribute, and monetize the Comic Content through the Service;
3. If the Comic Content includes or uses third-party works, the Creator has secured all necessary rights, licenses, and consents;
4. Considering the Creator's description provided to Fans, the price set for the Comic Content, and other characteristics, the content is of objectively satisfactory quality;
5. The Creator has complied with Company guidelines, including designation as harmful media for juveniles where applicable.
The Company does not review or censor the content, subject matter, or level of expression of Comic Content prior to upload. However, the Creator must comply with these Terms and applicable laws, including the prohibition of content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.
If the Creator's representations and warranties under this Article are false, or if the Creator uploads prohibited Comic Content, the Creator shall be liable only in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
The Company shall not be responsible for any Comic Content, comments, or other materials posted by Creators or Fans and does not control or provide any warranties regarding such content. The Company has no obligation to pre-screen Comic Content but reserves the right to monitor or pre-screen content and to remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws.

IX. Content Subject to Upload Restrictions

A Creator shall not upload Comic Content falling under any of the following categories:
1. Content depicting sexual acts involving minors or persons clearly recognizable as minors, or content sexualizing minors (including fictional content; same applies below);
2. Content constituting obscene material prohibited by law (regardless of whether labeled as adult content);
3. Content that specifically depicts crimes such as murder, assault, manufacture of bombs, firearms or weapons, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, document forgery, wiretapping, hacking, or otherwise encourages imitation or commission of crimes;
4. Content that glorifies, encourages, or incites suicide, self-harm, or introduces specific methods or means thereof;
5. Content that posts another person's personal information without authorization;
6. Content that clearly and materially infringes intellectual property rights, rights of publicity, name rights, trade secrets, or other rights of others;
7. Content intended for phishing or fraudulent purposes;
8. Content intended to insult, threaten, stalk, or dox a specific individual;
9. Content that promotes, recruits for, fundraises for, supports, or glorifies terrorist organizations, violent groups, or criminal organizations.
For Comic Content falling under the following categories, the Creator shall implement access restrictions according to the nature and level of the content using the means provided by the Company:
1. Content containing sexual or sexually suggestive expressions
  1. Mild content (e.g., light kissing or hugging in romance contexts) may be publicly accessible.
  2. Content with indirect exposure of sensitive body parts, provocative attire or poses, excessive sexual implications, or repeated but mild sexual contact shall include a "Sexual Content Warning" or equivalent notice, and it is recommended that explicit body parts not appear in thumbnails or cover images.
  3. Content including explicit sexual acts, full nudity, or direct exposure of sensitive body parts that clearly arouse sexual stimulation must be clearly labeled as "Adult Content" and must apply age-restriction functionality to prevent access by children or adolescents.
2. Content containing violence or graphic depictions
  1. Mild action or conflict scenes may be publicly accessible.
  2. Content including bloodshed, bodily injury, or scenes of pain used unavoidably for artistic, educational, narrative, or critical purposes shall include a "Violence Warning" or similar notice and should avoid using violent imagery in thumbnails.
  3. Content including realistic bloodshed, dismemberment, or gore-level depictions must be clearly labeled as "Violent Content" and must apply age-restriction functionality.
3. Content addressing self-harm or suicide
  1. Narrative or educational content addressing self-harm or suicide without depicting specific acts or methods may be publicly accessible.
  2. Content indirectly depicting self-harm or suicide or including aftermath scenes without describing specific methods, and which does not glorify or encourage such conduct, must include a "Self-Harm/Suicide Warning" and must include contact information or links to national suicide prevention resources by country.
4. Common Obligations
  1. The Creator must apply appropriate tags, warning notices, and age-restriction features. The Creator must comply with Company requests to replace thumbnails, apply mosaic or blur effects, reclassify content, or implement geo-blocking.
  2. If the Creator fails to implement required measures or mislabels content, the Company may restrict access to or delete the Comic Content and may impose sanctions under these Terms.

X. Provision of Advertising by the Company

The Company may display advertisements within the Service and may transmit promotional information via email, text message, telephone, or push notification to Members who have consented, in accordance with applicable law. Members may withdraw consent at any time.
Members may access third-party services through banners or links within the Service. The Company shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from a Member's use of or transactions with third-party services accessed through such links.

XI. Rights, Obligations, and Liability of the Company

The Company shall have the right, at any time and as necessary, to delete or restrict access to Comic Content that violates these Terms or applicable laws. In particular, if the Company becomes aware that illegal content has been posted on the Service, it may take all necessary measures to promptly remove such unlawful conditions.
Where the Company deletes or restricts access to Comic Content pursuant to these Terms, it shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered (or alleged to have been suffered) by the Creator or Fan as a result thereof.
The Company shall strictly manage Members' personal information and Service usage records and shall not provide such information to third parties without authorization.
Where a judicial authority requests disclosure of information, the Company shall provide such information only upon submission of a valid court-issued warrant or other legally binding document issued in accordance with the laws of the relevant jurisdiction, and only to the minimum extent required by applicable law.
The Company shall, as a general principle, refuse informal administrative cooperation requests or information access requests lacking sufficient legal basis from investigative authorities in order to protect the anonymity of Creators.
The Company retains all intellectual property rights and other rights in all content within the Service, except for content uploaded or registered by Members.
The Company shall not be liable for the following:
1. Proposals, opinions, or requests submitted by Members to the Company;
2. Any promise or guarantee that a Member will generate revenue through the Service;
3. Whether the Service is compatible with all devices or operating systems;
4. Service access disruptions due to internet availability issues or hardware or software problems;
5. Loss or theft of account credentials (ID/Password) attributable to the Member.
The Company does not control content posted by Members and does not guarantee the completeness, legality, accuracy, or reliability of such content.

XII. Rights, Obligations, and Liability of Members

If a Member engages in any of the following acts or violates these Terms or applicable laws, the Company may, at its discretion, immediately suspend or restrict the Member's use of the Service, terminate the Service Agreement, and delete the Member's account. The Company shall provide prior notice of such action and the reasons therefor; however, if unavoidable, notice may be provided afterward.
1. Posting unlawful or improper comments or other materials
  1. Registering excessive information or transmitting/posting advertising information for the purpose of interfering with the Service or other Members;
  2. Posting comments or materials for commercial or malicious purposes;
  3. Posting text, images, or other information that causes discomfort;
  4. Posting abusive, hateful, or violent text, images, or other information.
2. Conduct causing harm to other Members
  1. Using nicknames or profile information containing abusive, discriminatory, or hateful expressions that cause discomfort to other users;
  2. Encouraging or promoting self-harm or suicide to another Member;
  3. Maliciously defaming another Member or unjustifiably infringing upon another Member's rights;
  4. Engaging in stalking or harassment of another Member;
  5. Inducing illegal content, malicious code distribution, or fraudulent transactions;
  6. Interfering with another Member's normal use of the Service.
3. Infringing upon the rights of others
  1. Posting one's own or another person's personal information;
  2. Using the Service by misappropriating or stealing another person's personal information;
  3. Demanding personal information from another person;
  4. Infringing upon another person's copyrights, rights of publicity, trademark rights, or other legal rights, or damaging another person's reputation.
4. Conduct causing harm to the Company
  1. Using abusive or inappropriate language toward the Company;
  2. Impersonating the Company or setting a profile, status message, or photograph that could cause others to believe the Member is affiliated with the Company;
  3. Allowing a third party to use one's ID or Password;
  4. Encouraging violations of these Terms or applicable laws;
  5. Intentionally exploiting Service errors to obtain benefits;
  6. Improperly using the system or payment functions.
5. Any other conduct negatively affecting the Service or the Company, or violating applicable laws, these Terms, separate service terms, or operational policies.
The Company may take measures it deems necessary, including suspension or deletion of a Creator's account, deletion or restriction of Comic Content, restriction of Subscription Support payments, or withholding payment of Creator Earnings, under the following circumstances:
1. The Company may, upon thirty (30) days' prior notice, suspend or delete a Creator's account or delete or restrict Comic Content if deemed necessary.
2. The Company may, without prior notice, take temporary measures during the period necessary to review and investigate facts, including:
  1. Suspension of the Creator's account;
  2. Deletion or restriction of Comic Content;
  3. Withholding payment of Creator Earnings.
3. If it is confirmed that a Creator has violated these Terms or applicable laws, the Company may take the following measures:
  1. Suspension or deletion of the Creator's account;
  2. Deletion or restriction of Comic Content;
  3. Forfeiture of part or all of the Creator Earnings;
  4. Refund or cancellation of previously paid Subscription Support Fees.
A Member may file an objection to measures taken under this Article within one (1) month from the date of notice. The Company shall re-examine the measure. If the Member fails to file an objection within one (1) month, the right to object shall be deemed waived.
If Creator Earnings are subject to provisional seizure, attachment, lien, mortgage, or other security interest, the Company may withhold payment of Creator Earnings and restrict related Creator activities.
The Company may, where necessary, apply part or all of Creator Earnings toward damages incurred by the Company due to the Creator's violation of these Terms.

XIII. Advertising Through Comic Content

A Creator may directly or indirectly promote goods or services unrelated to the Service through Comic Content (such content, "Advertising Content"). However, when uploading Advertising Content, the Creator shall comply with the following:
1. Advertising Content that is illegal, discriminatory, threatening, deceptive, harmful, promotes hatred, or violates the Company's Terms, policies, or guidelines is prohibited;
2. Advertising of tobacco, e-cigarettes, other tobacco products, illegal drugs or prescription drugs, and alcoholic beverages is prohibited;
3. Advertising or promoting illegal gambling is prohibited, and products or services whose advertising is restricted under applicable laws may not be advertised;
4. If reporting, authorization, approval, or other procedures from a third-party authority are required under applicable laws to advertise certain goods or services, such procedures must be completed.
A Member must clearly disclose that the content constitutes Advertising Content by indicating "Includes Advertisement," "Promotion," or similar language in a conspicuous location, such as (i) the thumbnail, (ii) the title, or (iii) the top or bottom section of the Comic Content.

XIV. Subscription Support

A Creator may designate certain Comic Content as Subscriber-Only Content and may create multiple subscription tiers with differing levels of accessible content.
A Fan who provides Subscription Support may access Subscriber-Only Content for the applicable subscription period. If subscription tiers exist, access shall correspond to the subscribed tier.
A Fan may initiate Subscription Support by selecting the "Subscribe" banner or equivalent on the Creator's account page and completing the required procedures and payment.
Subscription Support Fees shall be processed through payment service providers contracted by the Company or through payment systems operated by app marketplace operators such as Google or Apple.
The Creator shall set Subscription Support pricing (or tier pricing) within the range presented by the Company. The Creator must provide Comic Content of objectively sufficient quantity and quality in light of the pricing. If the Creator breaches this obligation, the Creator shall indemnify the Company and compensate the Company for any resulting damages.
The Company merely intermediates Subscription Support and is not a party to the agreement between the Fan and Creator. The Company bears no responsibility for such contractual relationship.
Upon initiating Subscription Support, the Fan shall be deemed to consent to automatic monthly renewal without separate renewal notice, except in the following cases:
1. Payment is declined or fails and no alternative payment method is registered;
2. The Creator increases the Subscription Support Fee (renewal shall occur only if the Fan expressly agrees to the increased amount);
3. The Creator disables automatic renewal;
4. The Fan withdraws membership prior to renewal;
5. The Creator discontinues use of the Service;
6. The Fan cancels Subscription Support.
For minor Fans (meaning individuals legally permitted to access adult content in their jurisdiction but lacking independent contractual capacity), payment of Subscription Support Fees shall, in principle, require consent of a legal representative (parent or guardian). Whether the payer is a minor and whether such consent was provided shall be determined based on the device used, payer information, and payment method account holder.
A legal representative may cancel a contract entered into by a minor Fan without consent. However, cancellation may be restricted where the minor used property lawfully permitted by the legal representative or deceived others into believing the minor was of legal age or had consent. The Company may request supporting documentation to verify the validity of such cancellation.

XV. Refund of Subscription Support Fees

A Fan may discontinue Subscription Support and request a refund within the scope permitted by applicable law. Refunds may be restricted where digital content use has commenced or under other specific circumstances. The Company shall disclose its refund policy, including grounds for restriction, during the purchase process in an easily accessible manner.
A Fan may request a refund through the refund request procedures within the Service, via email, telephone, or customer support center operated by the Company.

XVI. Payment of Creator Earnings

The Company shall publish, through its "Revenue Sharing and Payment Policy," the conditions governing the commission charged by the Company in consideration for providing the Service (including intermediation of Subscription Support). The Company may apply different commission rates to Adult Content Creators and General Content Creators.
The Company shall credit to the Creator's Member account the remaining balance of Subscription Support Fees after deduction of the Company's commission (i.e., Creator Earnings). In the process of deducting the Company's commission, value-added tax, currency exchange fees, or other charges, if an amount less than USD $1 results as a fractional remainder, the Company may round down and discard such amount. The Creator may review the amount of Creator Earnings credited to their account through the Service interface.
On the first day of each month at 00:00 (midnight), or at the time specified in the "Revenue Sharing and Payment Policy," if the Creator Earnings credited to the Creator's Member account meet or exceed the minimum amount specified in the policy, the Company shall automatically initiate payment of the full credited amount for that month. Partial payments are not permitted. Detailed payment procedures and schedules shall be separately announced by the Company.
All Subscription Support Fees shall be processed in USD, and Creator Earnings shall be settled in the currency of the Creator's country of residence. Accordingly, banks or payment service providers may impose currency exchange fees or other charges during settlement. The Company does not control exchange rates, bank fees, or payment processor fees and bears no responsibility for such charges.
If a Fan lawfully receives a refund of previously paid Subscription Support Fees, the Company may recover from the Creator any Creator Earnings previously paid in relation to such Subscription Support Fees. At the Company's discretion, such recovery may be effected by offsetting the recoverable amount against future Creator Earnings.

XVII. Payment of Taxes

The Creator shall be solely responsible for all tax matters relating to Creator Earnings. The Company does not provide tax advice and bears no responsibility for any tax-related issues of the Creator, including failure to pay taxes.
The Creator represents and warrants that the Creator has complied and will continue to comply with all applicable tax reporting obligations in the Creator's jurisdiction with respect to Creator Earnings obtained through the Service.
If tax delinquency arises in connection with the Creator's use of the Service, or if legal proceedings such as lawsuits, enforcement actions, or investigations related to unpaid taxes are initiated, the Company may suspend or terminate the Creator's account or restrict payment of Creator Earnings.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is legally required to withhold taxes under applicable law, the Company may withhold the required portion of Creator Earnings in order to fulfill such obligation.

XVIII. Protection of Intellectual Property and Other Rights

A Member represents and warrants that Comic Content uploaded to the Service does not infringe any third party's intellectual property rights and that the Member possesses all rights necessary to reproduce, distribute, display, publish, perform, publicly transmit, create derivative works of, or otherwise use the Comic Content. Members shall not upload Comic Content that infringes copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights of others.
The Member agrees to grant the Company, to the extent necessary for operation and provision of the Service, the right to reproduce, distribute, display, publish, perform, publicly transmit, and create derivative works of Comic Content. This includes rights necessary to host, display, transmit, translate, and expose the Comic Content, as well as rights for improving Service functionality. The license granted to the Company under this paragraph shall be perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable, and assignable by the Company. In the event the Company sells the Service or assets related to the Service, it may assign the license granted by the Member.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Member agrees not to exercise moral rights in relation to Comic Content against the Company.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Member grants the Company the right to, on behalf of the Member, assert claims against third parties who infringe the Member's Comic Content and to issue related legal notices. However, this provision does not impose any obligation on the Company to take such action.
The Company respects intellectual property rights and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and other applicable laws. If you are a copyright owner or authorized agent and believe that content on the Service infringes your copyright, please submit a report in accordance with the Company's Intellectual Property Infringement Reporting Guidelines or equivalent channel.
Intellectual property rights in trademarks, logos, advertisements, and other materials related to the Company's Service belong to the Company.
A third party whose rights (including privacy rights or reputation) are infringed by Comic Content, comments, or other data posted on the Service may request that the Company delete such data or post a rebuttal statement to restore rights. In such case, the Company shall promptly take necessary measures, including deletion or temporary restriction, in accordance with applicable law and notify both the third party and the Member who posted the data. The Company shall also disclose within the Service that such measures have been taken so that other Members may be informed.
Even in the absence of a request under the preceding paragraph, if infringement of a third party's rights is confirmed, the Company may take measures necessary to restore such rights, including deletion of the relevant data.

XIX. Withdrawal of Membership

A Member may request withdrawal through the Mobile App, Website, or customer service center. The Company shall process withdrawal as follows depending on the type of Member:
1. For a Fan Member, the Company shall delete the Member's account within a reasonable period. Upon withdrawal, any ongoing Subscription Support shall immediately terminate, and after withdrawal, the Member shall no longer have access to the previously used account or previously viewed Comic Content.
2. For a Creator Member, the Member account shall remain active until all Subscription Support periods expire. Once all subscriptions have expired, Creator Earnings shall be settled and the account deleted. All Subscription Support shall be terminated and shall not renew. Upon deletion of the account, the Creator shall no longer have access to the previous account or uploaded Comic Content.
The Company has no obligation to preserve or manage Comic Content of a withdrawn Creator.
After withdrawal, comments posted prior to withdrawal shall be anonymized and retained. If a Member does not wish such comments to remain, the Member must delete the comments before requesting withdrawal. After withdrawal, verification of identity may be impossible due to deletion of personal information, and deletion of such posts may not be possible.
Upon deletion of a Member account, the Company shall delete or retain the Member's personal information in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

XX. Damages, Disclaimer, and Dispute Resolution

If a Member suffers damages due to reasons attributable to the Company, the Company shall compensate such damages. However, the Company shall not be liable for special, indirect, or punitive damages.
The Company's liability under Paragraph 1, regardless of cause, shall be limited to the greater of: (i) the total Subscription Support Fees paid by the Member to the Company during the preceding one (1) year in connection with use of the Service; (ii) the total Creator Earnings settled by the Company to the Member during the preceding one (1) year; or (iii) USD $5,000.
The Company does not guarantee the identity of Members and shall not be liable for unlawful acts committed between Members.
The Company shall not be liable for damages arising from communications between Members conducted through the Service or from reliance on information or content posted by others on the Service.
If a Member fails to become aware of notices or announcements issued by the Company under these Terms due to reasons attributable to the Member, the Company shall not be liable for any resulting disadvantage.
The governing version of these Terms shall be the English version.
Any legal dispute between the Company and a Member shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the State of Delaware.

XXI. General Provisions

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Failure by the Company to exercise all or part of its rights under these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights.
Except as expressly provided in these Terms, the Company does not grant any implied warranties or other rights to Members.
A Member's agreement to these Terms or use of the Service does not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, franchise, fiduciary, employment, or similar relationship between the Company and the Member.
A Member may not assign, transfer, delegate, pledge, or otherwise dispose of rights or obligations arising under these Terms or from use of the Service without the Company's prior written consent. The Company may delegate performance of its obligations to third parties if necessary.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the Member regarding use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements between them.
Any complaints regarding the Service should be directed to: support@hidnscroll.com.

Addendum

These Terms shall take effect on March 5, 2026.