Welcome to Kernections, a networking application developed by KerneLinks (Pty) Ltd. By downloading, accessing, or using our app, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.
1. Using Kernections
1.1 Account Creation and Security
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Keep your login credentials secure and confidential
- You are responsible for all account activities
- Report unauthorised access immediately
- Your account includes end-to-end encrypted messaging
1.2 User Conduct
- Treat other users with respect and courtesy
- Do not use the app for illegal or harmful activities
- You are responsible for your content and communications
- Do not impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
- Respect intellectual property rights
- Do not share inappropriate content
- Follow event guidelines and privacy settings
1.3 Location Services and Events
- Location services are required for certain features
- Event participation may be country-specific
- You can opt-out but may lose some functionality
- Location data accuracy is not guaranteed
- Event-specific guidelines must be followed
- We reserve the right to remove users from events
1.4 Chat and Communication
- Messages are end-to-end encrypted
- Conversations expire after 30 days
- Expired messages cannot be recovered
- Use blocking features for unwanted communication
- Report abusive behaviour
- External links must be safe
- Private communications are not monitored
1.5 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Attempt unauthorised system access
- Transmit malicious code
- Collect user information without consent
- Create multiple accounts maliciously
- Use the app for unauthorised commercial purposes
- Bypass security features
- Share false information
2. Privacy and Data Protection
- We comply with POPIA (South Africa)
- Your data is protected as per our Privacy Policy
- Using the app means consenting to our data practices
- We implement reasonable security measures
- You have rights regarding your personal information
3. Intellectual Property
The app and its content are owned by KerneLinks (Pty) Ltd and protected by law. You may not:
- Copy, modify, or distribute the app
- Reverse engineer the code
- Remove copyright notices
- Use our trademarks without permission
4. Limitation of Liability
We strive for reliability but cannot guarantee:
- Continuous, error-free service
- Security against all potential threats
- Accuracy of all user-provided content
- Availability of all features at all times
5. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Major changes will be notified through the app or by email.
6. Termination
- You can delete your account at any time
- We may suspend accounts that violate these Terms
- Termination may result in data loss
- Certain Terms survive termination
By using our mobile app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and Conditions.