Terms of Service

Service Usage Framework

This page outlines KOHSTO's terms of use, user rights and obligations, and service liability limitations. Last updated: 12 October 2025.

Service Description

KOHSTO provides a platform that supports lawful streaming and responsible VPN usage, available on the web, via a browser extension, and soon companion applications.

  • Last update of these terms: 12 October 2025
  • Multilingual search engine to check film and series availability by country, platform, and offer
  • Optional Supabase account (email/password or OAuth) to sync watchlists, preferences, browser extension, and the KOHSTO orchestrator
  • Additional capabilities: editorial recommendations, approximate country detection via IP, affiliate redirects, VPN documentation, and professional tooling

User Responsibilities

By using KOHSTO you agree to comply with the laws of your country and the terms of the third-party services mentioned.

  • Ensure your VPN usage, affiliate redirects, and catalogue access comply with the terms of the platforms involved
  • Provide accurate information when creating an account, secure your credentials, and report suspicious activity immediately
  • Do not automate or misuse the service (mass scraping, reverse engineering, script injection)
  • Refrain from using KOHSTO to circumvent technical protection measures or share copyrighted content
  • Promptly notify the KOHSTO team at contact@kohsto.com if you spot a vulnerability or unlawful content

Liability Limitations

KOHSTO provides aggregated information for guidance only and cannot guarantee data accuracy or permanent availability.

  • Data from TMDB, JustWatch, or partners may be incomplete or outdated; KOHSTO is provided 'as is' without warranties
  • Country detection via ip-api.com is approximate and may fail when using a VPN or depending on your ISP
  • KOHSTO does not guarantee VPN connection success nor protection against sanctions from third-party platforms
  • Maintenance operations or incidents may lead to temporary downtime without compensation
  • You remain solely responsible for any breach of third-party rights or service terms

Intellectual Property

Editorial content and tools developed by KOHSTO remain protected by copyright; third-party data remains the property of its rights holders.

  • Web interface, browser extension, documentation, and orchestrator: © KOHSTO
  • Logos, visuals, and trailers: © respective rights holders (used for review purposes)
  • Program data: © The Movie Database (TMDB)
  • Availability and offer catalogues: © JustWatch
  • Full reproduction forbidden without permission; short quotes with source link allowed

Data Processing

The service complies with GDPR and collects only the data required to deliver or enhance its features.

  • Account management, watchlist synchronisation, and support rely on contract performance
  • Security measures (rate limiting, Vercel logs) rely on legitimate interest to prevent fraud and maintain availability
  • Analytics and advertising require your consent via Cookiebot (Statistics and Marketing categories)
  • Consult the privacy policy for the processor list, retention periods, and how to exercise your rights

Changes to the Terms

KOHSTO may update these terms to reflect service evolution or legal changes.

  • Each new version is published on this page with its effective date
  • Registered accounts receive an email or banner notice for material changes
  • Continuing to use the service after publication implies acceptance of the new terms
  • You may close your account anytime from the account page or by emailing contact@kohsto.com

Questions about the Terms?

Email contact@kohsto.com for clarifications or to exercise your rights. We reply within five business days; you may contact the CNIL (https://www.cnil.fr) if our answer is unsatisfactory.

contact@kohsto.com

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