Terms of Use
Last Updated: May 2023 Welcome to MARITIME, a website-hosted user interface (the “Site”) that we provide to allow our users to access the various products, services and information that comprise MARITIME. Through this interface, we provide decentralized financial services and develop applications that connect people to digital assets and DeFi services. These paragraphs constitute a “Terms of Service Agreement” (the “Agreement”) between you and MARITIME. This Agreement explains the terms and conditions by which you may access and use the Site. You must read this Agreement carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety. If you do not agree, you are not authorized to access or use the Site and should not use the Site. NOTICE: Please read this Agreement carefully as it governs your use of the Site. This Agreement contains important information, including a binding arbitration provision, which impacts your rights as to how disputes are resolved. The Site is only available to you — and you should only access the Site— if you agree completely with these terms. Before we get into the specifics of this Agreement, it is important that you know and understand that the risk of loss in trading or holding digital assets of any kind can be substantial. As with any asset, the value of digital assets can fluctuate and there can be a substantial risk that you lose money buying, selling, holding, or investing in digital assets. By using the Site, you agree that none of MARITIME, or any person or company associated with MARITIME, will be liabile or responsible in any way for any losses that you might suffer as a result of using the Site. Eligibility
To access or use the Site, you must be able to form a legally binding contract with us. Accordingly, you represent that you are at least the 18 years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction(whichever is greater) and have the full right, power, and authority to enter in to and comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement on behalf of yourself and any company or legal entity for which you may access or use the Site. You further represent that you are not (a)the subject of economic or trade sanctions administered or enforced by any governmental authority or otherwise designated on any list of prohibited or restricted parties (including but not limited to the list maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury) or (b)a citizen, resident, or organized in a jurisdiction or territory that is the subject of comprehensive country-wide, territory-wide, or regional economic sanctions by the United States. Finally, you represent that your access and use of the Site will fully comply with all applicable laws and regulations, and that you will not access or use the Site to conduct, promote, or otherwise facilitate any illegal activity. Modification of this Agreement
We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify this Agreement from time to time. If we make any modifications, we will notify you by updating the date at the top of the Agreement and by maintaining a current version of the Agreement at https://MaritimeDAO.com/terms. All modifications will be effective when they are posted, and your continued accessing or use of the Site will serve as confirmation of your acceptance of those modifications. If you do not agree with any modifications to this Agreement, you must immediately stop accessing and using the Site. Proprietary Rights
We own all intellectual property and other rights in the Site and its contents, including (but not limited to) software, text, images, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, and designs. This intellectual property is available under the terms of our copyright licenses. You must comply with all applicable laws when using the Site. Except as may be expressly permitted by applicable law or expressly permitted by us in writing, you will not, and will not permit anyone else to: (a) store, copy, modify, distribute, or resell any information or material available on the Site (“Site Content”) or compile or collect any Site Content as part of a database or other work; (b) use any automated tool (e.g., robots, spiders) to use the Site or store, copy, modify, distribute, or resell any Site Content; (c) rent, lease, or sublicense your access to the Site; (d) use the Site or Site Content for any purpose except for your own personal use; (e) circumvent or disable any digital rights management, usage rules, or other security features of the Site; (f) reproduce, modify, translate, enhance, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or create derivative works of the Site; (g) use the Site in a manner that threatens the integrity, performance, or availability of the Site; or (h) remove, alter, or obscure any proprietary notices (including copyright notices) on any portion of the Site or Site Content. Additional Rights
We reserve the following rights, which do not constitute MARITIME obligations (a) with or without notice to you, to modify, substitute, eliminate or add to the Site; (b) to review, modify, filter, disable, delete and/or remove any and all content and information from the Site; and (c) to cooperate with any law enforcement, court or government investigation or order or third party requesting or directing that we disclose information or content or information that you provide. Privacy
When you use the Site, the only information we collect from you is your blockchain wallet address, completed transaction hashes, and the token names, symbols, or other blockchain identifiers of the tokens that you trade. We do not collect any personal information from you (e.g., your name or other identifiers that can be linked to you). We do, however, use third-party service providers, like Google Analytics, coingecko and Infura, among others, which may receive or independently obtain your personal information from publicly-available sources. We do not control how these third parties handle your data and you should review their privacy policies to understand how they collect, use, and share your personal information. In particular, please visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, https://coingecko.com/en/privacy, and https://community.infura.io/privacy to learn more about how sites may use data. Each site that we use may have its own unique policies. By accessing and using the Site, you understand and consent to our data practices and our service providers’ treatment of your information. We use the information we collect to detect, prevent, and mitigate financial crime and other illicit or harmful activities on the Site. For these purposes, we may share the information we collect with blockchain analytics providers. We share information with these service providers only so that they can help us promote the safety, security, and integrity of the Site. We do not retain the information we collect any longer than necessary for these purposes. Please note that when you use the Site, you may interact with various blockchains, such as Ethereum for example, which provides transparency into your transactions. We do not control and are not responsible for any information you make public on any blockchain with which you interact by taking actions through the Site. ProhibitedActivity
You agree not to engage in, or attempt to engage in, any of the following categories of prohibited activity in relation to your access and use of the Site:- Intellectual Property Infringement. Activity that infringes on or violates any copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, right of publicity, right of privacy, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights under the law.
- Cyberattack. Activity that seeks to interfere with or compromise the integrity, security, or proper functioning of any computer, server, network, personal device, or other information technology system, including (but not limited to) the deployment of viruses and denial of service attacks.
- Fraud and Misrepresentation. Activity that seeks to defraud us or any other person or entity, including (but not limited to) providing any false, inaccurate, or misleading information in order to unlawfully obtain the property of another.
- Market Manipulation. Activity that violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation concerning the integrity of trading markets, including (but not limited to) the manipulative tactics commonly known as spoofing and wash trading.
- Securities and Derivatives Violations. Activity that violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation concerning the trading of securities or derivatives.
- Any Other Unlawful Conduct. Activity that violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation of the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom or any other relevant jurisdiction.
Non-Solicitation; No Investment Advice
You agree and understand that all transactions of any kind that you submit through the Site are considered unsolicited, which means that you have not received any investment advice from us in connection with any trades, and that we do not conduct a suitability review of any transactions you submit. All information provided by the Site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. You should not take, or refrain from taking, any action based on any information contained in the Site. We do not make any investment recommendations to you or opine on the merits of any investment transaction or opportunity. You alone are responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your personal investment objectives, financial circumstances, and risk tolerance. Not Registered with the SEC or Any Other Agency
We are not registered with any regulatory authority or body, such as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other national or local regulatory agency as a national securities exchange or in any other capacity. You understand and acknowledge that we do not broker trading orders on your behalf nor do we collect or earn fees from your trades on the Site. We also do not facilitate the execution or settlement of your trades, or otherwise take actions like a broker or dealer of securities. No Warranties
The Site is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim any representations and warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory, including (but not limited to) the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the Site is at your own risk. We do not represent or warrant that access to the Site will be continuous, uninterrupted, timely, or secure; that the information contained in the Site will be accurate, reliable, complete, or current; or that the Site will be free from errors, defects, viruses, or other harmful elements. No advice, information, or statement that we make should be treated as creating any warranty concerning the Site. We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any advertisements, offers, or statements made by third parties concerning the Site. The Site may contain links to third party products, services, and websites. We exercise no control over the third-party products, services and websites, and we are not responsible for their performance, do not endorse them, and are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, or other materials available through the third-party products, services, and websites. We are not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused to you by your use of or reliance on any goods or services available through the third-party products, services, and websites. Additionally, if you follow a link or otherwise navigate away from the Site, please be aware that these Terms will no longer govern. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any third-party websites to which you navigate to from the Site. Non-Custodial and No Fiduciary Duties
The Site is a purely non-custodial application, meaning you are solely responsible for the custody of the cryptographic private keys to the digital asset wallets you hold. This Agreement is not intended to, and does not, create or impose any fiduciary duties on us. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you acknowledge and agree that we owe no fiduciary duties or liabilities to you or any other party, and that to the extent any such duties or liabilities may exist at law or in equity, those duties and liabilities are hereby irrevocably disclaimed, waived, and eliminated. You further agree that the only duties and obligations that we owe you are those set out expressly in this Agreement. Compliance Obligations
By accessing or using the Site, you agree that you are solely and entirely responsible for compliance with all laws and regulations that may apply to you. We take no responsibility for assisting you to meet those obligations, nor do we accept any liability if you fail to meet any obligation that is applicable to you. Assumption of Risk
By accessing and using the Site, you represent that you are financially and technically sophisticated enough to understand the inherent risks associated with using cryptographic and blockchain-based systems, and that you have a working knowledge of the usage and intricacies of digital assets such as bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), and other digital tokens such as those following the Ethereum Token Standard (ERC-20). In particular, you understand that blockchain-based transactions are irreversible. You further understand that the markets for these digital assets are highly volatile due to factors including (but not limited to) adoption, speculation, technology, security, and regulation. You acknowledge and accept that the cost and speed of transacting with cryptographic and blockchain-based systems such as Ethereum are variable and may increase dramatically at any time. You further acknowledge and accept the risk that your digital assets may lose some or all of their value while they are supplied through the Site, you may suffer loss due to the fluctuation of prices of tokens in a trading pair or liquidity pool, and experience significant price slippage and cost. You understand that anyone can create a token, including fake versions of existing tokens and tokens that falsely claim to represent projects, and acknowledge and accept the risk that you may mistakenly trade those or other tokens. You further acknowledge, understand and agree that we are not responsible for any of these variables or risks, and cannot be held liable for any losses that you experience while accessing or using the Site. Accordingly, you understand and agree to assume full responsibility for all of the risks of accessing and using the Site. If you do not fully agree with each and every statement in this “Assumption of Risk” section, you may not use this Site. Third-Party Resources and Promotions
The Site may contain references or links to third-party resources, including (but not limited to) information, materials, products, or services, that we do not own or control. In addition, third parties may offer promotions related to your access and use of the Site. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such resources or promotions. If you access any such resources or participate in any such promotions, you do so at your own risk, and you understand that this Agreement does not apply to your dealings or relationships with any third parties. You expressly relieve us of any and all liability arising from your use of any such resources or participation in any such promotions. Release of Claims
You expressly agree that you assume all risks in connection with your access and use of the Site. You further expressly waive and release us from any and all liability, claims, causes of action, or damages arising from or in any way relating to your use of the Site and your interaction with the Protocol. Trading Halts
We, our Site, and our third-party partners may experience cyber-attacks, extreme market conditions, or other operational or technical difficulties which could result in the immediate halt or suspension of transactions either temporarily or permanently. Provided that we have taken reasonable commercial and operational measures to prevent or correct such events in the technical systems we control, we are not and will not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by you as a result of such cyber-attacks, operational or technical difficulties or suspensions of transactions. Withdrawal limits based on amounts and/or frequency may apply from time to time, based on legal, regulatory, AML and/or security considerations. Our policies and procedures may require additional security and/or compliance checks that require additional time to complete. Indemnity
You agree to hold harmless, release, defend, and indemnify us and our officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and subsidiaries from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from: (a) your access and use of the Site; (b) your violation of any term or condition of thisAgreement, the right of any third party, or any other applicable law, rule, or regulation; and (c) any other party’s access and use of the Site with your assistance or using any device or account that you own or control. Limitation of Liability
You agree to hold harmless, release, defend, and indemnify us and our officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and subsidiaries from and against all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from: (a) your access and use of the Site; (b) your violation of any term or condition of this Agreement, the right of any third party, or any other applicable law, rule, or regulation; and (c) any other party’s access and use of the Site with your assistance or using any device or account that you own or control. We assume no liability or responsibility for any:- errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content;
- personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from any access or use of the Site;
- unauthorized access or use of any secure server or database in our control, or the use of any information or data stored therein;
- interruption or cessation of function related to the Site;
- bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Site;
- errors or omissions in, or loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of, any content made available through the Site; and
- the defamatory, offensive, or illegal conduct of any third party.