Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using this website, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this site.

1.5. What Applies Regardless of Cookie Consent

These Terms of Use apply to all visitors, regardless of whether you accept or decline cookies through the cookie consent banner. Your use of this website constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

The following apply to everyone who accesses this site:

• Intellectual Property Protection: Copyright, trademark, and content usage restrictions (Sections 2-3)
• Acceptable Use Policies: Age requirements, prohibited conduct, and user behavior rules (Section 5)
• US Law Compliance: All legal obligations under United States federal and state laws
• Security & Abuse Prevention: Server logs, IP tracking, and security monitoring for abuse detection and legal compliance
• Liability Limitations: Disclaimers and limitations of liability (Sections 8-9)

What the cookie banner controls: The banner only determines whether optional analytics cookies (Google Analytics) may be used to track your browsing behavior for performance analysis. Declining cookies does NOT exempt you from these Terms of Use or affect enforcement of copyright, acceptable use policies, or legal obligations.

2. Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, characters, storylines, concepts, and creative works (collectively "CORNXA Content"), is the original intellectual property of the creator and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

This includes:

• The Heart Reality story universe and all associated narratives
• CORNXA brand, characters, and concepts
• YouTube videos, which are adaptations and extensions of the story universe
• All written, visual, audio, and video content across all formats

3. Content Usage & Restrictions

You may view and enjoy CORNXA Content for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may share links to this content with proper attribution. However, you may NOT:

• Reproduce, distribute, or display CORNXA Content without written permission
• Use CORNXA Content for commercial purposes
• Create derivative works or adaptations without authorization
• Claim CORNXA Content as your own original work
• Remove copyright notices or attribution

4. Voluntary Support

Ko-fi donations are voluntary contributions to support content creation. No exclusive content, perks, or services are guaranteed in exchange for donations. All donations are non-refundable and are considered voluntary support for the creative work.

5. Acceptable Use

You must be at least 13 years old to use this website. When using this site, you agree NOT to:

• Engage in harassment, abuse, or threatening behavior
• Post spam, malicious code, or illegal content
• Attempt to hack, scrape, or reverse-engineer the website
• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations

6. User-Generated Content

If you submit content through contact forms, newsletter signups, or other interactive features, you grant us permission to use, display, and process that content as necessary to operate the website. We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these terms or is deemed inappropriate.

7. Third-Party Services

This website contains links to third-party services including YouTube, Ko-fi, Redbubble, and social media platforms. These services are governed by their own terms of use and privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of third-party websites.

Ko-fi (Support Platform): Voluntary donations and support are processed through Ko-fi. When you visit our Ko-fi page or make a donation, you are subject to Ko-fi's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not process payments or store your payment information. Please review Ko-fi's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy for details on how they handle donations and your data.

Redbubble Merchandise: All product purchases displayed in our Shop are fulfilled through Redbubble. When you visit our Redbubble store or make a purchase, you are subject to Redbubble's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We do not process payments, handle shipping, or store your payment information. For product inquiries, returns, or order issues, please review Redbubble's User Agreement and Privacy Policy.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Your use of this website is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or inability to use the website.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us through the contact form on this website.