1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ChainTerms.com (the "Website" or "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to all of these Terms, do not use this Website.

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the Website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

2. Description of Service

ChainTerms provides educational content about blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and related topics through:

  • An interactive glossary of blockchain and cryptocurrency terms
  • Educational articles and guides
  • Reference materials for learning about Web3 technologies
  • Links to additional resources and information

3. Educational Purpose Only

⚠️Important Disclaimer

All content on ChainTerms is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes:

  • Financial advice or investment recommendations
  • Legal, tax, or accounting advice
  • An offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or digital assets
  • Professional advice of any kind

Always conduct your own research and consult with qualified professionals before making any financial, legal, or investment decisions.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

All content on ChainTerms, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video, data compilations, and software, is the property of ChainTerms or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

The compilation of all content on this Website is the exclusive property of ChainTerms and is protected by international copyright laws.

Your Use of Our Content

You may:

  • View and access the content for personal, non-commercial use
  • Share links to our content
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution

You may NOT:

  • Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website for commercial purposes without express written permission
  • Use the content to create derivative works without permission
  • Remove any copyright or proprietary notices
  • Use our content in a way that suggests endorsement without permission

5. User Conduct

When using ChainTerms, you agree NOT to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
  • Use automated systems or software to extract data from the Website (scraping)
  • Transmit viruses, malware, or any other malicious code
  • Impersonate any person or entity
  • Violate the intellectual property rights of others
  • Collect or store personal data about other users

6. Third-Party Content and Links

ChainTerms may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for:

  • The content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites
  • Any loss or damage caused by your use of third-party sites
  • The accuracy or reliability of information on third-party sites

The inclusion of any links does not imply endorsement by ChainTerms.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Defects will be corrected
  • The Website is free of viruses or harmful components
  • The information is current, complete, or accurate

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CHAINTERMS AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Any loss of profits, revenue, data, or use
  • Any damages arising from your use or inability to use the Website
  • Any damages related to third-party content or links
  • Any investment or trading losses

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless ChainTerms and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Any content you submit or transmit through the Website

10. Privacy

Your use of ChainTerms is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand our practices.

11. Accessibility

ChainTerms is committed to making our Website accessible to all users. If you have difficulty accessing any content, please contact us, and we will work to provide the information in an alternative format.

12. Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any content on ChainTerms infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • A description of the copyrighted work
  • The location of the allegedly infringing material
  • Your contact information
  • A statement of good faith belief
  • A statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

13. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of ChainTerms shall be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Delaware.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and ChainTerms regarding the use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

17. No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.

18. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights under these Terms without restriction.

19. Force Majeure

ChainTerms shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, or acts of civil or military authorities.

20. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

  • Website: www.chainterms.com
  • Email: legal@chainterms.com

ℹ️Note

These Terms of Use are effective as of January 1, 2025. We recommend reviewing these Terms periodically for any changes. Your continued use of ChainTerms after any modifications to the Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes.

⚠️Risk Disclosure

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies involve substantial risk. Prices can be volatile, and you may lose your entire investment. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. This Website does not provide investment advice, and you should consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.