Terms of Service

Effective date: July 2, 2026

Welcome to Ikoje (accessible at ikoje.com). By accessing, browsing, or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing this site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you"), and Ikoje ("we", "us", or "our"), concerning your access to and use of the ikoje.com website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto.

2. Description of the Service

Ikoje is an independent, informational technology resource and publisher. We specialize in showcasing, analyzing, and reviewing software applications across various operating systems, including Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux. We also publish technology news, tutorials, and practical guides.

Important Clarification: Ikoje is strictly an informational and educational platform. We do not host, store, or directly distribute application installation files (such as APKs, DMGs, EXEs, or DEB packages). We do not operate an application store, nor do we process commercial transactions for third-party software licenses. All reviews, opinions, and showcases are published solely for editorial, educational, and entertainment purposes.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

Unless otherwise indicated, the website ikoje.com, including its original content, features, functionality, source code, databases, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics, is the proprietary property of Ikoje. They are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

Any third-party trademarks, service marks, application names, developer names, logos, and screenshots displayed on Ikoje are the property of their respective owners. Ikoje’s use of these assets is for descriptive, nominative, and fair-use editorial purposes to review and discuss the corresponding software applications.

4. Permitted Use & User Conduct

You are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use Ikoje strictly in accordance with these Terms. As a condition of your use of the site, you warrant to Ikoje that you will not use the website for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these Terms.

You agree not to:

Retrieve data or other content systematically from Ikoje to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us.
Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the website.
Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the website.
Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or offline readers, to access the website.
Use the website in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations.

5. Third-Party Links & App Information Disclaimer

Ikoje contains links to external websites, storefronts (such as the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, Microsoft Store, etc.), and official developer portals. These links are provided solely for your convenience and to guide you to the official, safe sources where the discussed software can be legally obtained.

Please be aware of the following:

Ikoje is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the developers or publishers of the applications reviewed on our site, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
We do not control, monitor, or guarantee the safety, functionality, compatibility, security, or legality of any third-party software or websites linked from our pages.
Any download, purchase, installation, or use of third-party applications is conducted entirely at your own risk and is subject to the terms and conditions of the respective developers or storefronts.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

The information and services on Ikoje are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Ikoje makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties, including without limitation, implied warranties or conditions of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement of intellectual property or other violation of rights.

Further, Ikoje does not warrant or make any representations concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on its website or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this site.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Ikoje, its owners, contributors, partners, or affiliates be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising out of the use or inability to use the materials on Ikoje, even if Ikoje or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Ikoje, including our affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of your use of the website, your breach of these Terms of Service, or your violation of the rights of a third party.

9. Modifications to these Terms

Ikoje reserves the right to revise, modify, or update these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice. By using this website, you are agreeing to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms of Service. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes.

10. Governing Law

Any claim relating to Ikoje or these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of our operating jurisdiction, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within our jurisdiction to resolve any legal dispute arising from your use of the site.