Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Kinds Of, a publishing and design system that visualizes the world�s structured knowledge. By accessing or purchasing from our site, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you should not use this site.

2. Ownership and Intellectual Property

All content on Kinds Of � including data compilations, taxonomies, blurbs, images, and designed artifacts � is owned or licensed by Kinds Of, Inc. Each published item represents a rendered instance of knowledge, designed and authored by our team and protected under applicable copyright and design laws. While some source data may originate from public or authoritative references, our visual, textual, and structural interpretations constitute new creative works.

3. Use and Licensing

Your purchase grants you a personal, non-commercial license to possess and display the artifact (digital or physical) you have purchased. Commercial or derivative use � including reproduction, redistribution, or resale � requires written permission. For professional, academic, or institutional licensing, please refer to our Licensing page for details.

4. Purchases and Refunds

All purchases are final unless otherwise stated. If an item arrives damaged or defective, contact us at support@kinds-of.com within 14 days for assistance. Digital downloads are delivered as-is at the time of purchase.

5. Data and Attribution

Whenever possible, Kinds Of cites the authoritative sources from which classifications are derived. We respect copyright and licensing boundaries of all source materials and maintain full documentation of provenance for each taxonomy. For attribution or citation inquiries, please refer to our Licensing policy.

6. Privacy & Cookies

A. Overview

We value your privacy and limit data collection to what is necessary for site functionality, analytics, and transactions. Our analytics setup uses Google Analytics 4 (with Google Signals) and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with the site and to improve content, design, and usability.

B. Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information � such as your name, email, and payment details � when you make a purchase or contact us. Through analytics, we may also receive anonymous behavioral information such as page views, scroll depth, click activity, device type, approximate location, and general demographics provided by Google Signals.

C. How We Use Data

Data collected through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity is used in aggregate to analyze site usage, improve user experience, and guide design and content decisions. We do not use this data for advertising, remarketing, or audience targeting. Personal information submitted during checkout or correspondence is used solely to process orders and respond to inquiries.

D. Cookies and Analytics Tools

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences and measure engagement. These include cookies set by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity. You may disable analytics cookies in your browser settings or use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on. Microsoft Clarity automatically masks sensitive input fields and does not record personal data.

E. Third-Party Processing and Retention

Data may be processed by Google and Microsoft under their respective privacy policies: Google Privacy Policy and Microsoft Privacy Statement. Analytics data is retained only as long as necessary for aggregate reporting (typically up to 14 months).

F. Data Security

We use secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS) and rely on trusted third-party payment processors. No credit card data is stored directly on our servers.

G. Contact Regarding Privacy

For any questions, access requests, or concerns regarding your data, contact us at privacy@kinds-of.com.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms or Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

8. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of New York, United States. All disputes shall be handled in the courts located in New York, United States.