Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PubliclyTradedCrypto.com ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform") governing your access to and use of the Platform, including all content, functionality, services, and information provided therein.

By accessing the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• You are not prohibited from using the Platform under applicable laws
• You will comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and these Terms
• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete

2. Description of Service

PubliclyTradedCrypto.com is an informational platform that aggregates and displays publicly available financial data related to publicly traded companies with cryptocurrency exposure, including but not limited to:

• Stock ticker symbols and exchange listings
• Market capitalization and pricing data
• Company profiles and descriptions
• Historical price charts and performance metrics
• Trading volume and market statistics

The Platform is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. It is not intended to provide, and should not be construed as, financial advice, investment recommendations, trading signals, or professional guidance of any kind.

3. No Investment Advice or Recommendations

THE PLATFORM DOES NOT PROVIDE INVESTMENT ADVICE, FINANCIAL ADVICE, TRADING ADVICE, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE.

You acknowledge and agree that:

• No content on the Platform constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security, cryptocurrency, or financial instrument
• The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decisions
• You are solely responsible for your own investment research, due diligence, and decisions
• You should consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals before making any investment decisions
• Past performance data does not guarantee or predict future results
• All investments carry inherent risks, including the total loss of invested capital

WE ARE NOT A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, BROKER-DEALER, OR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION. We do not offer personalized investment advice or recommendations tailored to your specific circumstances.

4. Data Accuracy and Reliability

4.1 Third-Party Data Sources

The financial data, market information, and company details displayed on the Platform are obtained from third-party data providers, public APIs, stock exchanges, and other external sources. We do not independently verify the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data.

4.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF ANY INFORMATION ON THE PLATFORM.

You acknowledge that:

• Data may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies
• Market data may be delayed and not reflect real-time pricing
• Historical data may be incomplete or subject to revisions
• Third-party data sources may experience outages or technical failures
• Currency conversions and calculations may contain rounding errors
• Corporate actions (splits, dividends, mergers) may not be immediately reflected

4.3 No Duty to Update

We are under no obligation to update, correct, or maintain any information on the Platform. Information may become outdated without notice. You are responsible for independently verifying all information before relying on it.

5. User Conduct and Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Unauthorized Access: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the Platform, servers, databases, or networks
• Data Scraping: Using automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract data without express written permission
• Reverse Engineering: Decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering any part of the Platform
• Interference: Interfering with or disrupting the Platform's operation, servers, or networks
• Security Violations: Circumventing security measures, authentication systems, or access controls
• Malicious Code: Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful code
• Commercial Use: Using the Platform for unauthorized commercial purposes without written consent
• False Information: Impersonating others or providing false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Legal Violations: Violating any applicable local, state, national, or international laws or regulations
• Intellectual Property Infringement: Infringing on our or any third party's intellectual property rights
• Excessive Usage: Making excessive requests that burden the Platform's infrastructure
• Redistribution: Redistributing Platform content without authorization

Violation of these prohibitions may result in immediate termination of your access to the Platform and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Platform Ownership

The Platform and all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to design, layout, text, graphics, logos, code, databases, and software) are owned by PubliclyTradedCrypto.com or its licensors and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, or create derivative works from the Platform
• Distribute, sell, lease, license, or sublicense any part of the Platform
• Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or proprietary notices
• Frame, mirror, or incorporate the Platform into another website without permission
• Use the Platform's name, logo, or trademarks without written authorization

6.4 Third-Party Content

Certain content, data, trademarks, and logos displayed on the Platform may be owned by third parties. You acknowledge that you have no rights to such third-party content and agree to comply with all applicable third-party terms and conditions.

7. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

7.1 No Warranties

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT
• ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF CONTENT
• UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
• FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES, MALWARE, OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
• RESULTS OR OUTCOMES FROM USING THE PLATFORM

7.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL PUBLICLYTRADEDCRYPTO.COM, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

• INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUE, OR LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
• LOSS OF DATA, GOODWILL, OR REPUTATION
• INVESTMENT LOSSES OR FINANCIAL DAMAGES
• COST OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES
• BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR SERVICE DOWNTIME

WHETHER ARISING FROM CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

7.3 Maximum Liability Cap

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE PLATFORM EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 USD OR (B) THE AMOUNT YOU PAID US, IF ANY, IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

7.4 Investment Risk Disclaimer

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT INVESTING IN SECURITIES, STOCKS, CRYPTOCURRENCIES, AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK, INCLUDING THE TOTAL LOSS OF INVESTED CAPITAL. WE SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS YOU MAKE OR FINANCIAL LOSSES YOU INCUR.

7.5 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless PubliclyTradedCrypto.com, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, licensors, and service providers from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and legal costs) arising from or related to:

• Your use of or inability to use the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms or any applicable law or regulation
• Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights
• Any content or information you submit, post, or transmit through the Platform
• Your negligence, willful misconduct, or fraudulent activities
• Any investment decisions or financial losses resulting from your use of the Platform

We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with us in asserting any available defenses.

9. Termination and Suspension

9.1 Right to Terminate

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to the Platform at any time, without prior notice or liability, for any reason or no reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms or any applicable law
• Suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity
• Excessive or abusive usage patterns
• Technical or security concerns
• Discontinuation or modification of the Platform

9.2 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to access and use the Platform immediately ceases. All provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including but not limited to disclaimers, limitations of liability, indemnification, and dispute resolution provisions.

10. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration

10.1 Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY. IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING YOUR RIGHT TO FILE A LAWSUIT IN COURT.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform ("Dispute") shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

10.2 Arbitration Procedures

• Arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator
• The arbitration shall take place in [Jurisdiction], unless otherwise agreed
• The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding
• Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction
• Each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys' fees, unless the arbitrator decides otherwise

10.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT DISPUTES WILL BE RESOLVED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS ONLY, AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION, CONSOLIDATED ACTION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.

10.4 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek equitable relief (including injunctive relief) in any court of competent jurisdiction to prevent infringement of intellectual property rights or breach of confidentiality obligations.

10.5 Opt-Out Right

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice within 30 days of first accessing the Platform to: [Contact Address]. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of this arbitration agreement.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and any Disputes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

To the extent that arbitration does not apply, you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [Jurisdiction] for the resolution of any Disputes.

12. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify, update, or replace these Terms at any time, in our sole discretion, without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the Platform. The "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.

YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE PLATFORM AFTER ANY CHANGES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED TERMS. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must immediately discontinue using the Platform.

It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. We are not obligated to notify you of changes, though we may provide notice for material changes at our discretion.

13. Severability and Waiver

13.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, the provision shall be severed from these Terms. The remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.2 Waiver

No waiver of any provision of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such provision or any other provision. Our failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and PubliclyTradedCrypto.com regarding the Platform and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, whether written or oral.

15. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms and our rights and obligations hereunder to any third party without restriction or notice.

16. Force Majeure

We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, government actions, pandemics, internet outages, or technical failures.

17. U.S. Government Rights

If you are a U.S. Government entity, the Platform constitutes "Commercial Computer Software" and "Commercial Computer Software Documentation" as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.212 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 227.7202. Use, reproduction, and disclosure are subject to the restrictions set forth in these Terms.

18. Export Compliance

The Platform may be subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. You agree to comply with all applicable export and re-export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). You represent that you are not located in, or a national of, any country subject to U.S. embargo or on any U.S. government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

19. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us at: