Terms of Service

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By accessing or using ClipStake, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

1. ELIGIBILITY & ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
1. Eligibility
  • You must be at least 18 years old and authorized to enter a binding agreement.
2. Account & Waitlist
  • To join, you submit your name, email, and username. We place you on a waitlist.
  • Once approved, you activate your account by connecting a supported wallet (Privy, Phantom, or MetaMask).
  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials and wallet private keys. Notify [email protected] immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
2. USE OF THE SERVICE
1. Blockchain Payments Only
  • All transactions occur on-chain in USDC or other supported tokens. No fiat payments are accepted.
  • Transactions are initiated from your connected wallet; ClipStake does not hold your private keys.
2. Fees
  • We may charge a platform fee (e.g., a percentage of each payout). Any fees are displayed before you confirm a transaction.
  • Gas fees (network transaction fees) are paid by the transacting party and are not collected by ClipStake.
3. Prohibited Conduct

You must not:

  • Use the Service for illegal activities (e.g., money laundering, fraud).
  • Interfere with the platform's functionality (e.g., deploying malware, scraping data).
  • Attempt unauthorized access to other accounts or wallets.
  • Use bots or automation to manipulate rewards or bypass limits.
  • Post or distribute infringing, defamatory, obscene, or harassing content.
4. User Content
  • You own any content you post (e.g., videos, images, text). By posting, you grant ClipStake a worldwide, royalty-free license to display and distribute it on the platform.
  • ClipStake may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable laws at its discretion.
3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
1. Licenses
  • We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use ClipStake for your personal or business purposes, subject to these Terms.
  • All trademarks, logos, and trade names on the platform are owned by ClipStake or its licensors. You may not use them without permission.
4. PAYMENTS & WITHDRAWALS
1. Token Rewards & Withdrawals
  • Creators earn token rewards based on engagement.
  • Withdrawals are processed on-chain when you request them. You pay any associated gas fees.
  • Minimum withdrawal amounts may apply.
2. No Fiat Transactions
  • ClipStake does not accept or process any fiat currency. All transactions are in supported tokens.
3. Chargebacks & Reversals
  • Since payments are on-chain, chargebacks do not apply. However, if we detect fraudulent activity, we may reverse or freeze transactions and suspend your account.
5. DISCLAIMER & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
1. No Warranty

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE." CLIPSTAKE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

2. Blockchain Risks

You acknowledge risks such as smart contract vulnerabilities, network congestion, forks, and lost private keys. ClipStake does not guarantee blockchain network uptime or security.

3. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, CLIPSTAKE'S TOTAL LIABILITY RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE WILL NOT EXCEED THE SUM OF PLATFORM FEES YOU PAID IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS BEFORE YOUR CLAIM. CLIPSTAKE IS NOT LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

6. SUSPENSION & TERMINATION
1. User Termination
  • You may delete your account at any time by emailing [email protected]. You must withdraw any token balances before closing.
2. ClipStake Termination

ClipStake may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms or applicable laws.
  • Engage in fraudulent or abusive behavior.
  • Fail to complete required KYC verification.
  • We receive legal orders requiring account suspension.
3. Effect of Termination
  • Upon termination, you lose access to the Service and any content you posted.
  • Outstanding token balances will be paid out (minus any outstanding fees) provided you meet any verification requirements.
7. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
1. Governing Law
  • These Terms are governed by the laws of the USA, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
2. Informal Resolution
  • If a dispute arises, you agree to contact [email protected] to attempt an informal resolution within 30 days.
3. Arbitration
  • If unresolved, any dispute will be referred to binding arbitration in the USA, conducted in English.
8. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may update these Terms occasionally and will post the updated version. For material changes (affecting your rights), we will notify you via email (if you have an account) at least 14 days before changes take effect. Continued use after changes means you accept them.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND SERVICES
  • The Service may link to external sites. We do not control or endorse their content or practices.
  • Your interactions with any third-party services (e.g., wallet providers) are subject to those services' own terms and privacy policies. ClipStake is not responsible for their actions.
10. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about these Terms, contact:

By using ClipStake, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use or access the Service.