Last updated: August 7, 2023
PROOF Holdings, Inc (“Proof,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides its services (described below) and related content and functionality to you (“you” or “User”) through its website and platform located at www.proof.xyz and any other websites made available by us, such as moonbirds.xyz and oddities.xyz (collectively, the “Site”), subject to these Terms of Use (as amended from time to time, the “Terms”). The Privacy Policy and all such additional terms, guidelines, and rules as set forth on the Site are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms and expressly agreed to and acknowledged by you. These terms govern your access to and use of this Site, as well as all podcasts, content, functionality, and services offered on or through the Site, including special perks, experiences, or opportunities (“Perks”) (all of the foregoing, collectively, the “Services”) and non-fungible tokens made available by us or via the Services (“NFTs”). By signing up for an account on the Site, connecting your cryptocurrency wallet (e.g., MetaMask or WalletConnect) to the Services, or otherwise using or accessing the Services, Perks or any NFTs (including as the owner of any NFT (“Collector”)), you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.
We have made available and may make available in the future NFT collections that are subject to their own specific terms, including, but not limited to, PROOF Collective NFTs, Moonbirds NFTs, Oddities NFTs, Mythic NFTs, and Grails NFTs (“NFT-Specific Terms”). These Terms are supplemented by each applicable NFT-Specific Terms set forth in a hyperlink below (see the Section titled ‘NFT-Specific Terms’ below). Each applicable set of NFT-Specific Terms is hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms. In the event any NFT-Specific Terms are inconsistent with other provisions in these Terms as they relate to those NFT collections, the NFT-Specific Terms will control.
By agreeing to these Terms, you hereby certify that you are at least 18 years of age. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Site or any other Services.
PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS. THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE REQUIRES (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION) THAT YOU SUBMIT CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US TO BINDING AND FINAL ARBITRATION, AND FURTHER (1) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST PROOF ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING, (2) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SEEK RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND (3) YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US RESOLVED BY A JURY OR IN A COURT OF LAW.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms were last revised. We will also notify you, either through the Site user interface, in an email notification or through other reasonable means. Any such changes will become effective when posted, unless a different date is indicated by us. Your continued use of the Site or any other Services, or any NFTs, after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Use.
SMART CONTRACT ENABLED
A NFT is a non-fungible Ethereum-based token that uses smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain (“Smart Contracts”). The Ethereum blockchain provides an immutable ledger of all transactions that occur on the blockchain. This means that all NFTs are outside of the control of any one party, including Proof, and are subject to many risks and uncertainties. Proof neither owns nor controls MetaMask, WalletConnect, the Ethereum network, your browser, or any other third party site, product, or service (including third party wallets or marketplaces) that you might access, visit, or use for the purpose of enabling you to use the Services or to purchase, list, auction, or sell NFTs (“Transaction”), and that, except with respect to transferring control of a NFT to the initial purchaser through the Services (“Initial Purchaser”), Proof has no responsibility with respect to any Transaction. Proof will not be liable for the acts or omissions of any third parties, nor will Proof be liable for any damage that you may suffer as a result of your transactions or any other interaction with any third parties. You understand that your Ethereum public address will be made publicly visible whenever you engage in a Transaction. Aside from transferring control of a NFT to the Initial Purchaser, Proof has no control over the transfer, storage, ownership or maintenance of any NFT.
CONNECTING YOUR WALLET
In order to access and use the Services, including to engage in a Transaction, you must have and connect your digital wallet supported on MetaMask, WalletConnect or other wallet extensions or gateways as allowed on the Services (“Wallet”). Wallets allow you to purchase, store, and engage in transactions using the native Ethereum cryptocurrency, ETH. When you link your Wallet, you understand and agree that you are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your Wallet and your control over any wallet-related authentication credentials, including any seed phrase or private cryptocurrency keys, as well as NFTs or cryptocurrencies that are stored in or are accessible through your Wallet. Any unauthorized access to your Wallet by third parties could result in the loss or theft of NFTs and/or other assets held in your Wallet and any associated wallets, including any linked financial information such as bank account(s) or credit card(s). Proof is not responsible for managing and maintaining the security of your Wallet. Proof has no responsibility or liability to you for any unauthorized access to or use of your Wallet or if you are unable to locate your credentials.
ACCESS AND USE OF THE SERVICES
You may be able to register an account with Proof and you may otherwise be required to provide information about yourself (e.g., name and email address) in order to access and use certain features of the Services. If you choose to register an account with Proof, you agree to provide and maintain true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by our registration form. Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy. You acknowledge that we may need, and we will have the right, to change the username for your account in certain circumstances.
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Wallet credentials and Proof account details, and you are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur with your Wallets and/or under your account. You agree to immediately notify Proof of any unauthorized use of your Wallet or Proof account or any other breach of security. Proof will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph.
You acknowledge that Proof may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Services, including the maximum period of time that data or other content will be retained by the Services and the maximum storage space that will be allotted on Proof’s or its third-party service providers’ servers on your behalf. You agree that Proof has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any data or other content maintained or uploaded by the Services. You acknowledge that Proof reserves the right to terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time or for any other reason. You further acknowledge that Proof reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice.
Under no circumstances will Proof be liable in any way for any content or materials of any third parties (including users), including for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any such content. You acknowledge that Proof does not pre-screen content, but that Proof and its designees will have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any content that is available via the Services. Without limiting the foregoing, Proof and its designees will have the right to remove any content that violates these Terms or is deemed by Proof, in its sole discretion, to be otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.
CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE
You are solely responsible for all information, data, text, video, images, software, music, podcasts, sound, photographs, graphics, messages and other materials (collectively, “content”) that you make available to Proof, including by uploading, posting, publishing, or displaying (hereinafter, “upload(ing)”) via the Services or by otherwise making available to other users of the Services (collectively, “User Content”). Proof reserves the right to investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in Proof’s sole discretion, violates this provision, including removing the offending content from the Services, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting the violator to law enforcement authorities.
Without limiting anything else in these Terms, you agree that you will not, and will not permit any third party to, do or attempt to do any of the following:
If you are blocked by Proof from accessing the Services (including by blocking your IP address), you agree not to implement any measures to circumvent such blocking (e.g., by masking your IP address or using a proxy IP address or virtual private network).
CHANGES TO THE SERVICES
Proof reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Services (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Proof will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Services, including in relation to any NFT.
SALE OF NFTs
When each NFT is sold for the first time, the agreement for sale is between Proof and the Initial Purchaser. If the Initial Purchaser decides to sell a NFT (“Secondary Sale”), then Proof is not a party to any agreement between the applicable buyer, seller, or facilitator of the Secondary Sale.
If a Collector sells or transfers a NFT to another collector, (a) then you, as Collector, represent and warrant that you will notify the subsequent collector of these Terms and require the subsequent collector to comply with these Terms, (b) the applicable NFT-specific Collector License as set forth herein will automatically transfer to such subsequent collector, and such other collector will be deemed the “Collector” (for purposes of such NFT and the applicable NFT-specific Collector License to the underlying NFT IP) and will be subject to these Terms, and (c) you, as the seller or transferor of such NFT, will cease to have any further rights to such NFT or underlying NFT IP.
By placing an order on the Site or through the Services (including by bidding in an auction), you agree that you are submitting a binding offer to purchase a NFT, you agree to pay all applicable fees associated with the Transaction, and you authorize Proof to automatically charge and collect such fees from your payment instrument or Wallet. If you are an Initial Purchaser, then all amounts due are to be paid to Proof. If you are not the Initial Purchaser of a NFT, then amounts may be paid to the seller of such NFT.
No refunds are permitted except with respect to any statutory warranties or guaranties that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
TAXES
You are responsible for any and all sales, use, value-added and other taxes, duties, and assessments now or hereafter claimed or imposed by any governmental authority, associated with your use of the Services, Perks or NFTs (including, without limitation, any taxes that may become payable as the result of your ownership, transfer, purchase, or sale of a NFT).
PROOF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
You acknowledge and agree that the Services contain podcasts and other content and features (collectively, and together with NFT IP, “Services Content”) that are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by Proof, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Services or the Services Content, in whole or in part, except that the foregoing does not apply to your own User Content that you upload to or make available through the Services in accordance with these Terms. In addition, NFT IP is subject to the NFT-Specific Terms for the applicable NFT collection. Any use of the Services, Services Content or NFT IP other than as specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited.
Proof’s name and logos, including the terms PROOF, MOONBIRDS, MYTHICS and ODDITIES, as well as the Design of Owl Profile with Crescent Moon Over its Head, are trademarks and service marks of Proof (collectively the “Proof Trademarks”). Other company, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Services may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to Proof. All of these rights are expressly reserved in the name of Proof and/or its affiliates. Nothing in these Terms (including any NFT-Specific Terms) or the Services should be construed as granting or waiving, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of Proof Trademarks displayed on the Services, without Proof’s prior written permission in each instance. All rights in such intellectual property are reserved by Proof and/or its affiliates, and all goodwill generated from the use of Proof Trademarks will insure to our exclusive benefit.
You are not permitted to use Proof Trademarks without express, written permission. You agree that you will not use or seek to register any Proof names, brands, Proof Trademarks or confusingly similar variations, or other trademark for any purpose without obtaining our prior written consent. Such approval shall be in Proof’s entire and sole discretion. Nonresponse to a request for such approval shall not be deemed an approval.
PODCASTS AND OTHER SERVICES CONTENT; NFT IP
NO SERVICES CONTENT IS INTENDED TO CONSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, WHETHER MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, LEGAL OR OTHERWISE. PROOF AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RELATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO ANY ACTION OR INACTION YOU TAKE BASED ON THE INFORMATION, CONTENT OR OTHER MATERIAL IN THE SERVICES CONTENT. You understand that by using and accessing the Services Content, you may encounter content that you may deem to be offensive or objectionable, and that such content may or may not be identified as having explicit material. Nevertheless, you agree to the use of the Services Content at your sole risk and Proof and its Representatives shall have no liability to you for material that may be found to be offensive or objectionable.
Subject to your compliance with these Terms, Proof grants you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable, non-assignable, personal, and non-transferable license to view and/or listen to, as applicable, the Services Content (excluding NFT IP) for your personal, non-commercial use only. The foregoing limited license: (a) does not give you any ownership of, or any other intellectual property interest in, any Services Content, and (b) may be immediately suspended or terminated for any reason, in Proof’s sole discretion, and without advance notice or liability. Proof may immediately suspend or terminate the availability of the Services Content (and any elements and features of them), in whole or in part, for any reason, in Proof’s sole discretion, and without advance notice or liability.
You acknowledge and agree that Proof (or, as applicable, its licensors) owns all legal rights, title and interest in all NFT IP, including but not limited to copyrights and trademarks in the NFT IP. As the copyright owner, Proof has the exclusive right to reproduce, prepare derivatives of, distribute, display, perform and otherwise exercise and exploit the NFT IP, subject to the NFT-specific Collector Licenses set forth herein.
NFT-SPECIFIC TERMS
To the extent you are a Collector of a particular NFT, the applicable NFT-Specific Terms set forth below apply:
USER CONTENT
You represent and warrant that you own all right, title and interest in and to your User Content, including all copyrights and rights of publicity contained therein. You hereby grant Proof and its affiliates, successors and assigns a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable (directly and indirectly through multiple tiers), perpetual, and irrevocable license to copy, display, upload, perform, distribute, store, modify, and otherwise use your User Content in connection with the operation of the Services and the promotion, advertising or marketing of the foregoing in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. You assume all risk associated with your User Content and the transmission of your User Content, and you have sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, legality and appropriateness of your User Content.
You hereby authorize Proof and its third-party service providers to derive statistical and usage data relating to your use of the Service (“Usage Data”). We may use Usage Data for any purpose in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.
Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, reviews, or other information about the Services (“Submissions”) provided by you to Proof are non-confidential and Proof will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment, attribution, or compensation to you.
You acknowledge and agree that Proof may preserve User Content and may also disclose User Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws, or government requests; (b) enforce these TermsΩ; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Proof, its users, or the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Service, including your User Content, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.
COPYRIGHT COMPLAINTS
If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, you should notify Proof of your infringement claim in accordance with the procedure set forth below.
Proof will process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws with respect to any alleged or actual infringement. A notification of claimed copyright infringement should be emailed to Proof’s Copyright Agent at legal@proof.xyz (Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Request”). You may also contact the Copyright Agent by mail at:
PROOF6121 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA Attn: Legal
To be effective, the notification must be in writing and contain the following information:
If you believe that your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to upload and use the content in your User Content, you may send a written counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:
If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, Proof will send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing them that Proof may replace the removed content or cease disabling it within ten (10) business days. Unless the owner of the applicable copyrighted work or other intellectual property files an action seeking a court order against Proof or the user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at our sole discretion.
In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, Proof has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at Proof’s sole discretion, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. Proof may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Services and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.
NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE; TRANSACTION RISKS
The information on this Site and any information provided in connection with the Services or Perks are provided to NFT Collectors only and for information only and do not constitute, and should not be construed as, professional advice or a recommendation to purchase, sell, trade, or otherwise transact in any digital asset including any products or services or an invitation, offer or solicitation to engage in any purchase, sale, trade, or other transaction with respect to any digital asset.
The information on this Site and any information provided in connection with the Services or Perks provided to NFT Collectors are provided solely on the basis that you will make your own transaction decisions, and Proof does not take account of any person’s financial or other objectives, particular needs, or financial situation. In addition, nothing on this Site or any information provided in connection with the Services or Perks provided to NFT Collectors shall, or is intended to, constitute financial, legal, accounting or tax advice. It is strongly recommended that you seek professional advice before making any transaction decision. Any decision that you make should be based on an assessment of your risks in consultation with your professional adviser(s).
The digital assets about which information is provided on the Site and any information provided in connection with the Services or Perks provided to NFT Collectors are not viewed by the issuer or sponsor of any such digital assets, or those buying or selling the digital asset, as securities under U.S. laws or relevant applicable laws. As a result, it is unlikely that fulsome disclosures from the issuer or sponsor, or any executive officer associated with the digital asset or related protocol have been provided, and others may have better or more information than the information made available to you via the Site, or any information provided in connection with the Services or Perks provided to NFT Collectors or to which you may independently have access.
There are risks associated with purchasing and holding digital assets. Loss of the full amount of the purchase price is possible. Volatility is highly likely, and some of the protocols and platforms may fail entirely due to forking, flaws in the code, hacking or other malicious attacks. Without limiting the foregoing, please note the following risks in accessing, purchasing, selling or using NFTs: The price and liquidity of blockchain assets, including NFTs, are extremely volatile and may be subject to large fluctuations. Fluctuations in the price of other digital assets could materially and adversely affect NFTs, which may also be subject to significant price volatility. Legislative and regulatory changes or actions at the state, federal, or international level may adversely affect the use, transfer, exchange, and value of NFTs. NFTs are not legal tender and are not backed by any government. Transactions of NFTs may be irreversible, and, accordingly, losses due to fraudulent or accidental transactions may not be recoverable. Some Transactions of NFTs shall be deemed to be made when recorded on a public ledger, which is not necessarily the date or time that you initiated the Transaction. The value of NFTs may be derived from the continued willingness of market participants to exchange fiat currency or digital assets for NFTs, which may result in the potential for permanent and total loss of value of a particular NFT.
You agree and understand that you are solely responsible for determining the nature, potential value, suitability, and appropriateness of these risks for yourself, and that we do not give advice or recommendations regarding NFTs, including the suitability and appropriateness of, and investment strategies for, NFTs. You agree and understand that you access and use the Services, NFTs, NFT IP, and Perks at your own risk; however, this brief statement does not disclose all of the risks associated with NFTs and other digital assets. You agree and understand that Proof will not be responsible for any communication failures, disruptions, errors, distortions or delays you may experience when using NFTs, however caused.
THESE TERMS DO NOT REPRESENT A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DIGITAL ASSETS OR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT MAY BE VIEWED OR TRACKED ON THIS SITE OR THAT MAY BE FEATURED OR DISCUSSED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES OR PERKS FOR NFT COLLECTORS. YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THESE RISK WARNINGS CAREFULLY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ADVICE BEFORE TAKING ANY DECISION TO PURCHASE, SELL, TRADE OR OTHERWISE TRANSACT IN A DIGITAL ASSET.
THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND WEBSITES
The Services may provide links or other access to services, sites, technology, content and resources that are provided or otherwise made available by third parties (the “Third-Party Services”). Additionally, you may enable or log in to the Service via various online Third-Party Services, such as Twitter, Google or Discord. Your access and use of the Third-Party Services may also be subject to additional terms and conditions, privacy policies, or other agreements with such third party, and you may be required to authenticate to or create separate accounts to use Third-Party Services on the websites or via the technology platforms of their respective providers. Some Third-Party Services will provide us with access to certain information that you have provided to third parties, including through such Third-Party Services, and we will use, store and disclose such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For more information about the implications of activating Third-Party Services and our use, storage and disclosure of information related to you and your use of such Third-Party Services within the Service, please see our Privacy Policy. Proof has no control over and is not responsible for such Third-Party Services, including for the accuracy, availability, reliability, or completeness of information shared by or available through Third-Party Services, or on the privacy practices of Third-Party Services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the third parties providing Third-Party Services prior to using such services. You, and not Proof, will be responsible for any and all costs and charges associated with your use of any Third-Party Services. Proof enables these Third-Party Services merely as a convenience and the integration or inclusion of such Third-Party Services does not imply an endorsement or recommendation. Any dealings you have with third parties while using the Services are between you and the third party. Proof will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any Third-Party Services.
PRIVACY
Our Privacy Policy is a part of these Terms. Please review the Privacy Policy, which also governs the Services and informs Users of our data collection practices.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP AND PERKS IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED TO THE CONTRARY IN A WRITING BY PROOF, THE SERVICES, PERKS, SERVICES CONTENT, AND ANY AND ALL NFTs AND NFT IP ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
PROOF AND ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, REPRESENTATIVES, DIRECTORS AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, “REPRESENTATIVES”) MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (I) THE SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, (II) THE SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE, (III) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE, OR (IV) THE QUALITY OF ANY SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS, OR ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICES, NFTs OR PERKS WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.
PROOF AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF ANY KIND FROM ANY ACTION TAKEN OR TAKEN IN RELIANCE ON MATERIAL OR INFORMATION, CONTAINED ON THE SERVICES OR WITH RESPECT TO NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS. PROOF DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT SERVICES CONTENT IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT OR ERROR-FREE.
NFTs ARE INTANGIBLE DIGITAL ASSETS. THEY EXIST ONLY BY VIRTUE OF THE OWNERSHIP RECORD MAINTAINED IN THE ETHEREUM NETWORK. ANY TRANSFER OF TITLE THAT MIGHT OCCUR IN ANY UNIQUE DIGITAL ASSET OCCURS ON THE DECENTRALIZED LEDGER WITHIN THE ETHEREUM PLATFORM. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT PROOF CAN EFFECT THE TRANSFER OF TITLE OR RIGHT IN ANY NFT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL PROOF OR ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY LOST PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM THESE TERMS, THE SITE, THE SERVICES, SERVICES CONTENT, NFTs, NFT IP, PERKS OR THIRD PARTY SITES AND PRODUCTS, OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RELATED TO LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OR ANTICIPATED SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF DATA, WHETHER CAUSED BY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE AND EVEN IF THEY HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, THE SITE, THE SERVICES, SERVICES CONTENT, NFTs, NFT IP, PERKS OR THIRD PARTY SITES AND PRODUCTS ARE AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK, AND YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR MOBILE DEVICE OR LOSS OF DATA RESULTING THEREFROM.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PROOF OR ITS AFFILIATES OR ITS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, THE SERVICES, SERVICES CONTENT, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS EXCEED $100.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICES, NFTs, NFT IP OR PERKS OR WITH THESE TERMS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICES.
IF YOU ARE A USER FROM NEW JERSEY, THE SECTIONS TITLED “INDEMNIFICATION”, “DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES” AND “LIMITATION OF LIABILITY” HEREIN ARE INTENDED TO BE ONLY AS BROAD AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. IF ANY PORTION OF THESE SECTIONS IS HELD TO BE INVALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PORTION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS.
INDEMNIFICATION
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Proof and its affiliates and its and their Representatives (collectively, the “Indemnitees”), from and against all actual or alleged third party claims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, penalties, interest, fees, expenses (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses) and costs (including, without limitation, court costs, costs of settlement and costs of pursuing indemnification and insurance), of every kind and nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, matured or unmatured, or suspected or unsuspected, in law or equity, whether in tort, contract or otherwise (collectively, “Claims”), including, but not limited to, damages to property or personal injury, that are caused by, arise out of or are related to (a) your use or misuse of the Site or other Services, Services Content, NFTs, NFT IP or Perks, (b) your violation of these Terms, or (c) your violation of the rights of a third party, including another User. You agree to promptly notify Proof of any third party Claims and cooperate with the applicable Indemnitee in defending such Claims. You further agree that the Indemnitees shall have the right to control of the defense or settlement of any third party Claims. THIS INDEMNITY IS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER INDEMNITIES SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND US.
TERMINATION RIGHTS
You agree that Proof, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your account (or any part thereof) or use of the Services or Perks and remove and discard any content within the Services, for any reason, including, without limitation, for lack of use or if Proof believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive or illegal activity that may be grounds for termination of your use of the Services or Perks may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Proof may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Services or Perks, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Services or Perks under any provision of these Terms may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that Proof may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Services or Perks. Further, you agree that Proof will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Services or Perks.
DISPUTES WITH OTHER USERS OR COLLECTORS
You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other Users and Collectors in connection with the Services, NFTs, NFT IP or Perks, and Proof will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto. Proof reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with disputes between you and any other User or Collector.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY BINDING ARBITRATION
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
Agreement to Arbitrate
This Dispute Resolution by Binding Arbitration section is referred to in these Terms as the “Arbitration Agreement.” You agree that any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and Proof, whether arising out of or relating to these Terms (including any alleged breach thereof), the Services, NFTs, NFT IP, Perks, any advertising, or any aspect of the relationship or transactions between us, will be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than a court, in accordance with the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, except that you may assert individual claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. Further, this Arbitration Agreement does not preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies, and such agencies can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf. You agree that, by entering into these Terms, you and Proof are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. Your rights will be determined by a neutral arbitrator, not a judge or jury. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.
Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief
YOU AND PROOF AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND PROOF AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S OR PARTY’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS PROCEEDING. ALSO, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ONLY IN FAVOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTY SEEKING RELIEF AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RELIEF NECESSITATED BY THAT PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S), EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY PURSUE A CLAIM FOR AND THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION.
Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution
Proof is always interested in resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, and most customer concerns can be resolved quickly and to the customer’s satisfaction by emailing Proof at [email protected]. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, a party who intends to seek arbitration must first send to the other, by certified mail, a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”). The Notice to Proof should be sent to Proof - 5331 S Macadam Ave #258-202, Portland, OR 97239; Attn: Legal (“Notice Address”). The Notice must (i) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute and (ii) set forth the specific relief sought. If Proof and you do not resolve the claim within sixty (60) calendar days after the Notice is received, you or Proof may commence an arbitration proceeding. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by Proof or you will not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or Proof is entitled.
Arbitration Procedures
Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) rules and procedures, including the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules (collectively, the “AAA Rules”), as modified by this Arbitration Agreement. For information on the AAA, please visit its website, http://www.adr.org. Information about the AAA Rules and fees for consumer disputes can be found at the AAA’s consumer arbitration page, https://www.adr.org/consumer. If there is any inconsistency between any term of the AAA Rules and any term of this Arbitration Agreement, the applicable terms of this Arbitration Agreement will control unless the arbitrator determines that the application of the inconsistent Arbitration Agreement terms would not result in a fundamentally fair arbitration. The arbitrator must also follow the provisions of these Terms as a court would. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including issues relating to the scope, enforceability, and arbitrability of this Arbitration Agreement. Although arbitration proceedings are usually simpler and more streamlined than trials and other judicial proceedings, the arbitrator can award the same damages and relief on an individual basis that a court can award to an individual under these Terms and applicable law. Decisions by the arbitrator are enforceable in court and may be overturned by a court only for very limited reasons.
Unless Proof and you agree otherwise, any arbitration hearings will take place in a reasonably convenient location for both parties with due consideration of their ability to travel and other pertinent circumstances. If the parties are unable to agree on a location, the determination will be made by AAA. If your claim is for $10,000 or less, Proof agrees that you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator, through a telephonic hearing, or by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $10,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator will issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.
Costs of Arbitration
Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees (collectively, the “Arbitration Fees”) will be governed by the AAA Rules, unless otherwise provided in this Arbitration Agreement. To the extent any Arbitration Fees are not specifically allocated to either Proof or you under the AAA Rules, Proof and you shall split them equally; provided that if you are able to demonstrate to the arbitrator that you are economically unable to pay your portion of such Arbitration Fees or if the arbitrator otherwise determines for any reason that you should not be required to pay your portion of any Arbitration Fees, Proof will pay your portion of such fees. In addition, if you demonstrate to the arbitrator that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, Proof will pay as much of the Arbitration Fees as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive. Any payment of attorneys’ fees will be governed by the AAA Rules.
Confidentiality
All aspects of the arbitration proceeding, and any ruling, decision, or award by the arbitrator, will be strictly confidential for the benefit of all parties.
Severability
If a court or the arbitrator decides that any term or provision of this Arbitration Agreement (other than the subsection above titled “Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief” above) is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to replace such term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Arbitration Agreement will be enforceable as so modified. If a court or the arbitrator decides that any of the provisions of subsection above titled “Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief” are invalid or unenforceable, then the entirety of this Arbitration Agreement will be null and void, unless such provisions are deemed to be invalid or unenforceable solely with respect to claims for public injunctive relief. The remainder of these Terms will continue to apply.
Future Changes to Arbitration Agreement
Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms to the contrary, Proof agrees that if it makes any future change to this Arbitration Agreement (other than a change to the Notice Address) while you are a User of the Services, you may reject any such change by sending Proof written notice within thirty (30) calendar days of the change to the Notice Address provided above. By rejecting any future change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any dispute between us in accordance with the language of this Arbitration Agreement as of the date you first accepted these Terms (or accepted any subsequent changes to these Terms).
NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA USERS
Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, Users of the Services from California may be entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted (a) via email at [email protected]; (b) in writing at: Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Information Division, 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834; or (c) by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (800) 326-2297 (TDD). Sacramento-area consumers may call (916) 445-1254 or (916) 928-1227 (TDD). You may contact us at Proof, 5331 S Macadam Ave, #258-202, Portland, OR; Attn: Legal.
SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.
ASSIGNABILITY
You may not assign the Terms without the prior written consent of Proof, but Proof may assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, without restriction.
GOVERNING LAW
These Terms will be governed by the laws of the State of Oregon without regard to its conflict of law provisions. With respect to any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth above, you and Proof submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Portland, Oregon.
MISCELLANEOUS
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Proof and govern your use of the Services, NFTs, NFT IP and Perks, superseding any prior agreements between you and Proof with respect thereto. Except as otherwise provided herein, these Terms are intended solely for the benefit of the parties and are not intended to confer third party beneficiary rights upon any other person or entity. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use affiliate or third party services, third party content or third party software. The failure of Proof to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Services, any NFT, NFT IP, any Perks or these Terms must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. A printed version of this agreement and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to this agreement to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. The section titles in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. Proof may also provide notices to you of changes to these Terms or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices generally on the Services.