TERMS OF USE
Last updated: July 26, 2026
Introduction
kicksdrop.co is an independently owned and operated sneaker news website based in Vietnam. By accessing kicksdrop.co - including any mobile version or platform through which we distribute content (collectively, the "Site") - you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms").
Throughout this document, "we," "us," and "our" refer to kicksdrop.co.
These Terms are read alongside our Privacy Policy. Together they form the complete agreement between you and kicksdrop.co. If you disagree with any part, please stop using the Site. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site. Users aged 13 to 17 may only access the Site with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
We may update these Terms at any time by posting a revised version to the Site. Continued use after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
What the Site Covers
kicksdrop.co publishes sneaker-related content including release news, product photography, reviews, sizing guides, care tips, style guides, and editorial features (collectively, "Content"). Content is published primarily on the Site and may also appear on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and X.
When you access our Content on platforms we do not control, those platforms' own terms apply. Ours do not. The Site may also link to external websites. Once you leave kicksdrop.co, these Terms no longer apply and you should review the destination site's policies before continuing.
Acceptable Use
You may use the Site and its Content for personal, non-commercial purposes only. You are solely responsible for your conduct on the Site.
The following are prohibited:
- Reproducing, selling, licensing, distributing, or otherwise commercially exploiting the Site or any Content.
- Modifying, reverse-engineering, or attempting to extract source code from the Site.
- Using the Site or Content to build a competing or substantially similar product or service.
- Infringing the intellectual property rights of kicksdrop.co, our partners, or any third party.
- Violating any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
- Removing or obscuring any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notice on the Site or Content.
- Collecting data about kicksdrop.co or its users through any unauthorized means.
- Taking actions that impose an unreasonable load on the Site's infrastructure.
- Circumventing or interfering with any security or access-control mechanism on the Site.
- Republishing, broadcasting, or transmitting any part of the Site or Content without our prior written consent.
- Using bots, scripts, or automated tools to scrape or extract data from the Site is strictly prohibited. The only exception is legitimate search engine crawlers indexing publicly available content.
If we determine you have violated these Terms, we reserve the right to take appropriate action, including blocking your access and disclosing relevant information to authorities where required by law.
Information We Collect
When you use the Site, we automatically collect technical data - including IP address, device type, browser, navigation behavior, and session duration - via Google Analytics. In limited circumstances, we may also collect personal information such as your name and email address. All data handling is governed by our Privacy Policy.
Feedback
By submitting feedback, ideas, or suggestions to us - through the Site or by email - you grant us the right to use that input for any purpose without compensation. Please do not send us anything you consider proprietary or confidential.
Intellectual Property
The Site - including its design, codebase, original editorial content, domain, and the kicksdrop.co brand - is protected by applicable intellectual property law and is owned by us.
Certain product images and brand logos belonging to third-party sneaker brands are used in good faith for news and editorial purposes, with attribution provided where known. Brand logos appearing in the buy panel are used solely to direct users to the correct retailer. Their presence does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship from those brands.
We do not intentionally infringe any copyright. If you believe your work has been used improperly, please see the Copyright Disputes section below.
Copyright Disputes
If you believe in good faith that content on kicksdrop.co infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to [email protected] including:
- A description of the copyrighted work, including any registration number where applicable.
- The URL or other details identifying the allegedly infringing content on our Site.
- Your full contact details: name, address, phone number, and email.
- A statement that you are the rights holder or their authorized representative.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized and not covered by any applicable exception.
- A confirmation that all information in the notice is accurate.
We will review valid notices and respond as promptly as reasonably possible.
Editorial Independence, Advertising, and Buy Now Links
Editorial content on kicksdrop.co - including news, reviews, and guides - is written independently and is not influenced by any commercial arrangement.
The "Buy Now" button on the Site opens a panel containing three distinct groups of links, each clearly labeled:
Partner Store: Local retailers purchase a fixed monthly placement to have their link displayed in this section. When a contract ends, the link is removed. These placements are labeled "Partner Store" within the panel.
Global Marketplaces: Links to StockX, eBay, and similar platforms are affiliate links. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
Official Channels: Links to brand websites and brand-operated storefronts on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and similar platforms. Some links in this group may be affiliate links through networks. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.
None of the above arrangements influence our editorial decisions, coverage priorities, or product assessments.
Third-Party Content
The Site may include links or content from third parties. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for third-party content, products, or services. Accessing third-party content is entirely at your own risk.
Changes to the Site
We update and improve the Site on an ongoing basis. Features, layout, and Content may change at any time without notice. We do not guarantee the continued availability of any specific feature or piece of content.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND - EXPRESS OR IMPLIED - INCLUDING THOSE OF ACCURACY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
RELEASE DATE AND PRICING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING DECISIONS MADE BASED ON INFORMATION PUBLISHED ON THE SITE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, KICKSDROP.CO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE. THIS APPLIES EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time without prior notice. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination - including intellectual property, disclaimers, and limitations of liability - will remain in effect.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of Vietnam. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms or your use of the Site shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts of Vietnam.
Contact
For questions, complaints, or notices relating to these Terms: [email protected]