Terms of Service

1. Definitions

1.1 "We", "Us", or "Our" means Meta Origin, LLC, a limited liability company incorporated in the United States of America, providing blockchain-related services.

1.2 "You" or "User" means the individual or legal entity using Our blockchain services, including but not limited to accessing the platform, deploying smart contracts, or managing digital assets. If You are acting on behalf of an entity, You warrant that You have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

1.3 "Blockchain Services" means all services provided by Us through [Platform Name], including but not limited to blockchain network access, node operation, smart contract deployment/execution, digital asset storage/transfer, and blockchain data verification, as specified on Our service pages.

1.4 "Digital Assets" means digital representations of value or rights built on blockchain technology, including but not limited to cryptocurrencies, tokens, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other blockchain-native assets, excluding fiat currencies.

1.5 "Smart Contracts" means self-executing code programs with predefined terms, whose execution is validated and recorded by the blockchain network’s consensus mechanism.

1.6 "Terms" means these Terms of Service, together with Our privacy policy, service updates, and risk disclosures, which collectively form the entire agreement between You and Us.

2. License to Use Services

2.1 We grant You a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable license to use the Blockchain Services solely for Your legitimate purposes, subject to compliance with these Terms and applicable laws.

2.2 You shall not assign, sublicense, or transfer this license to any third party, nor use the Services to provide managed services, sublet access, or revenue-sharing arrangements to third parties, unless expressly permitted in writing by Us.

2.3 We reserve the right to modify the scope of the license in accordance with applicable laws and these Terms, with prior notice via platform announcements or email.

3. Eligibility and Registration Obligations

3.1 Eligibility:

• If You are an individual, You must be at least 18 years old (the age of majority in most U.S. jurisdictions), have full legal capacity, and not be listed on any economic or trade sanctions lists administered by U.S. authorities (including but not limited to the list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control) or associated with terrorist organizations.
• If You are an entity, You must be legally incorporated or registered in Your jurisdiction, hold valid operational qualifications, and Your authorized representatives must meet the eligibility requirements for individuals.

3.2 Registration Information:

• You shall provide true, accurate, and complete information during registration (e.g., personal identification, business licenses, contact details) and update such information promptly upon changes. This requirement supports compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering (AML) and "Know Your Customer" (KYC) regulatory obligations.
• We reserve the right to suspend or terminate Your account if You provide false information or conceal material facts, with all resulting losses borne by You.

3.3 Account Security:

• You are solely responsible for safeguarding Your account credentials, including passwords, private keys (if applicable), and verification codes, and shall not disclose them to any third party.
• We shall not be liable for losses arising from unauthorized access, theft, or misuse of Your account due to Your failure to maintain security, including but not limited to digital asset losses.
• You must notify Us immediately via [contact details] of any suspicious account activity and cooperate with Our investigation.

4. User Conduct

4.1 You shall use the Blockchain Services in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and international conventions, including but not limited to U.S. federal and state AML, counter-terrorist financing (CTF) laws, data protection regulations (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act, CCPA), and relevant rules administered by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) based on the nature of the Digital Assets involved.

4.2 You shall not engage in the following activities:

• Money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, gambling, or other illegal activities;
• Unauthorized access, hacking, or tampering with blockchain networks, nodes, or data;
• Deploying malicious smart contracts (e.g., phishing, asset theft) or exploiting vulnerabilities for unlawful gains;
• Forging or manipulating digital asset ownership records, or engaging in unregulated token offerings or pyramid schemes;
• Infringing third-party intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights;
• Any act violating these Terms or public policy.

4.3 We may suspend, freeze, or terminate Your account, and report violations to relevant authorities (including U.S. regulatory and law enforcement agencies), if You breach this clause. You shall indemnify Us and third parties for all losses arising from such breaches.

5. Service Changes and Suspensions

5.1 We may update or modify the Blockchain Services (including features, pricing, and scope) based on technological advancements, regulatory changes (such as updates to U.S. blockchain-related legislation), or business needs, with notice via platform updates.

5.2 For material changes affecting Your core rights (e.g., significant price increases), We will provide at least 7 days’ prior notice. You may terminate use of the Services if You disagree with the changes; continued use constitutes acceptance.

5.3 We shall not be liable for service interruptions caused by force majeure (e.g., natural disasters, network outages), technical failures, or third-party service disruptions, but will use reasonable efforts to restore services promptly.

6. Risk Disclosures

6.1 Technological Risks: Blockchain technology is evolving and may be subject to consensus failures, smart contract bugs, node malfunctions, or network congestion, which could result in service disruptions or asset losses. You assume all such risks.

6.2 Market Risks: Digital asset values are highly volatile and may fluctuate due to market demand, regulatory changes (including actions by U.S. authorities), or technological developments (including potential loss of all value). You shall assess Your risk tolerance and assume sole responsibility for investment decisions.

6.3 Regulatory Risks: Laws governing blockchain and digital assets vary by jurisdiction and may change—U.S. regulation operates through a dual-track system involving the SEC and CFTC. We reserve the right to modify or terminate Services to comply with new regulations, without liability for such changes (except for refunding unused prepaid fees, if applicable).

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 We retain all intellectual property rights in the Blockchain Services, including software, algorithms, documentation, trademarks, and logos. You shall not copy, modify, reverse-engineer, distribute, or commercialize these materials without Our written permission.

7.2 You retain ownership of intellectual property in content You create using the Services (e.g., smart contract code, digital asset designs), but grant Us a non-exclusive license to use such content as necessary to provide the Services.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable U.S. law, We shall not be liable for:

• Losses arising from Your breach of these Terms, negligence, or third-party actions;
• Indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to lost profits or opportunity costs;
• Warranties regarding the Services’ uninterrupted, error-free, or secure operation, except as mandated by law.

8.2 Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the fees You paid to Us in the 12 months preceding the claim.

9. Privacy

We will process Your personal data in accordance with Our Privacy Policy, which complies with applicable data protection laws (e.g., CCPA for California residents, GDPR for EU users). By using the Services, You consent to such processing, including any necessary cross-border data transfers permitted by law.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

10.1 These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA (a leading jurisdiction for U.S. blockchain company incorporation), excluding conflict of law principles.

10.2 Any dispute arising from these Terms shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to [Arbitration Body, e.g., American Arbitration Association (AAA)] for binding arbitration in [City, Country, e.g., Wilmington, Delaware, USA], under its rules. By agreeing to these Terms, You waive the right to a trial by jury and participation in class actions.

11. General Provisions

11.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between You and Us, superseding all prior oral or written agreements.

11.2 If any clause is deemed invalid, the remaining clauses shall remain enforceable.

11.3 We may assign these Terms to a successor entity with notice to You.