Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 12, 2025

Effective Date: January 17, 2022

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY. BY ACCESSING OR USING OUR WEBSITE, SERVICES, OR SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

1. Definitions and Interpretations

1.1. In these Terms, including the schedules and appendices, the following words and expressions shall have the following meanings unless the context implies otherwise:

• "Company": Refers to Blockchain Nodes Investment, its subsidiaries, parent companies, joint ventures, and other corporate entities under common ownership.
• "Service": Includes the website, the node hosting platform, the dashboard, the API, and any other software or services offered by the Company.
• "User": Any individual or legal entity that registers an account, accesses the website, or utilizes the Company’s services.
• "Node": A digital ledger validator, masternode, or mining software instance provisioned and maintained by the Company on behalf of the User.
• "Intellectual Property Rights": All patent rights, copyright rights, mask work rights, moral rights, rights of publicity, trademark, trade dress and service mark rights, goodwill, trade secret rights, and other intellectual property rights as may now exist or hereafter come into existence.

2. Account Registration and Security

2.1. Eligibility

By using our Services, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and have the full right, power, and authority to enter into this agreement. If you are registering on behalf of a legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

2.2. Account Security

You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials, including your password and any two-factor authentication (2FA) keys. You agree to:

• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.
• Ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session.
• Use a strong, unique password that is not used on other websites.

The Company cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.

3. Acceptable Use Policy

3.1. You agree not to, and not to allow any third party to, use the Service:

• For any unlawful purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law ("Unlawful Use"). This includes, but is not limited to, money laundering, financing terrorism, or purchasing illegal goods.
• To violate or solicit the violation of any applicable local, state, national, or international law or regulation.
• To infringe upon the rights of others, including but not limited to intellectual property rights, privacy rights, and publicity rights.
• To interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service.
• To introduce viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful.

4. Payment, Subscriptions, and Billing

4.1. Subscription Plans

We offer various subscription tiers ("Plans"), including but not limited to Starter ($130), Pro ($280), and Expert ($490). By selecting a Plan, you agree to pay the fees indicated for that service level.

4.2. Automatic Renewal

Unless you notify us before the end of the applicable subscription period that you want to cancel, your subscription will automatically renew, and you authorize us to collect the then-applicable annual or monthly subscription fee using any credit card or other payment mechanism we have on record for you.

4.3. Cryptocurrency Payments

Payments made via cryptocurrency are considered final once confirmed on the blockchain. We are not responsible for funds sent to incorrect addresses or effectively burnt due to user error.

4.4. Taxes

You are responsible for all applicable taxes that arise from or as a result of your subscription to or use of the Service. Verification of tax liability is your sole responsibility.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of the Company and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws of both the local jurisdiction and foreign countries.

5.2. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without the prior written consent of the Company.

6. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE SERVICE.

Under no circumstances will the Company be responsible for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from hacking, tampering, or other unauthorized access or use of the Service or your account or the information contained therein.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE COMPANY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its licensee and licensors, and their employees, contractors, agents, officers, and directors, from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees), resulting from or arising out of a) your use and access of the Service, or b) a breach of these Terms.

9. Dispute Resolution

9.1. Mandatory Arbitration

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including the validity, invalidity, breach, or termination thereof, shall be resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration of the Swiss Chambers' Arbitration Institution.

9.2. Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREEMENT THAT ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY ONLY AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A CLASS ACTION OR SEEK RELIEF ON A CLASS BASIS.

10. Miscellaneous

10.1. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

10.2. Waiver: No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and the Company's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us via our Contact Page.