Terms of Use for Cosplay XO

Last Updated: August 4, 2025

Welcome to Cosplay XO! These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of www.cosplayxo.com (the “Site”). By using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

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1. Eligibility

This website is intended for use by individuals aged 14 and older. If you are 13 or under, you may only use this site under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Some content may not be appropriate for minors.

2. Use of the Site

Cosplay XO is a website dedicated to celebrating cosplay culture through articles, images, videos, social media content, and more. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations.

You may not:

Post or share any content that is unlawful, abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable
Use the Site to distribute malware or spam
Infringe upon any intellectual property rights
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems

3. Content Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—excluding user-submitted content—is the property of Cosplay XO or its licensors. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, layout, graphics, text, and logos.

Reproduction or redistribution of any material from the Site is strictly prohibited unless:

Explicit permission has been granted, or
The use falls under Fair Dealing (Canada) or Fair Use (U.S.), as detailed below.

All third-party intellectual property used or referenced remains the property of its respective owners.

4. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content (e.g., photos, comments, posts) to Cosplay XO, you affirm that you have the legal right to share that content and grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute your content on the Site and across our promotional platforms.

You are solely responsible for any content you submit.

5. Fair Dealing (Canada) and Fair Use (U.S.)

We respect intellectual property laws and strive to comply with both Canadian Fair Dealing and U.S. Fair Use doctrines. This means we may include copyrighted material for purposes such as:

Criticism and commentary
News reporting
Parody and satire
Educational or research purposes

We evaluate the context, purpose, and amount used to ensure compliance. If you believe your work has been used improperly, please contact us.

6. Links to Other Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites for convenience or informational purposes. These links do not signify endorsement. We are not responsible for the content or practices of external websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The content and materials on this Site are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, timeliness, performance, or completeness of any content.

Your use of any information or materials from the Site is at your own risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that any products, services, or content meet your needs.

8. Limitation of Liability

Cosplay XO shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this Site or reliance on its content, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Account Security

If you create an account on the Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for any activity conducted under your account.

10. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Site, without notice, for any violation of these Terms or for any behavior deemed harmful to the community or platform.

11. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

12. Changes to the Terms

These Terms may be updated at any time without prior notice. It is your responsibility to check this page regularly for changes. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

In the event of significant updates, we may announce changes via the website or social media—but we are under no obligation to do so.