These terms of service, together with any documents and additional terms they incorporate by reference (collectively, these "Terms"), are entered into between Bonsai Labs, Inc. ("Bonsai", "we", "us", and "our") and you or the company or other legal entity that you represent ("you" and "your"). These Terms, together with any Modifications (defined below), as well as all policies posted on our website and incorporated by reference herein, set out the terms on which we offer you access to and use of (a) the website located at [YOUR_WEBSITE_URL] and all relevant sub-pages associated with the foregoing URL (the "Site") and (b) any other applications (e.g., mobile apps, web applications, etc.), add-ons, tools, services and offerings provided by us that make reference to these Terms, including without limitation, smart contracts (collectively, the "Services"). These Terms apply whether you are accessing the Services via a personal computer, a wireless or mobile device or any other technology or devices now known or hereafter developed or discovered (each, a "Device"). THESE TERMS CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS, AS WELL AS CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCLUSIONS THAT APPLY TO YOU. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. BY USING OR ACCESSING THE SERVICES IN ANY MANNER, YOU AFFIRM, REPRESENT, AND WARRANT (A) THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS (ALONG WITH ANY MODIFICATIONS), (B) THAT YOU HAVE THE RIGHT, AUTHORITY AND CAPACITY TO ENTER INTO THESE TERMS (ON BEHALF OF YOURSELF OR THE ENTITY THAT YOU REPRESENT) AND MEET ALL OF THE ELIGIBILITY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS, (C) THAT YOUR ACCESS AND USE OF THE SERVICES IS PERMITTED BY, AND SHALL NOT VIOLATE, ANY APPLICABLE LAWS, INCLUDING THOSE IN YOUR JURISDICTION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE TERMS AND/OR ANY MODIFICATIONS, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO REFRAIN FROM ACCESSING OR OTHERWISE USING THE SERVICES. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR PRIVACY POLICY. ARBITRATION NOTICE. Except for certain kinds of disputes described in Section 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration), you agree that disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved by binding, individual arbitration, and BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU AND BONSAI ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. If you use the Services on behalf of a company, organization (including a decentralized autonomous organization or "DAO") or other entity, then "you" includes you and that entity, and you represent and warrant that (a) you are an authorized representative of the entity with the authority to bind the entity to these Terms, and (b) you agree to these Terms on behalf of the entity.1. General
Bonsai is not a wallet provider, exchange, broker, dealer, financial institution, payments processor, money services business, or creditor. Bonsai provides a peer-to-peer technical infrastructure that helps users discover and directly interact with each other and Tokens available on public blockchains. We do not have custody or control over the Tokens or blockchains you are interacting with and we do not execute or effectuate purchases, transfers, or sales of Tokens. To use our Services, you must use a third-party wallet which allows you to engage in transactions on blockchains. We reserve the right to revise these Terms, at any time and from time to time, for any reason in our sole discretion by any written announcement or notice or by publishing an updated Terms without advance notice to you (the "Modifications"). These changes become effective immediately and, by continuing to access or use the Services after they become effective, you confirm your acceptance of the Modifications and all of the terms incorporated therein by reference effective as of the date these Modifications. It is your sole responsibility to review the Terms from time to time to view such changes and to ensure that you understand the terms and conditions that apply when you access or use the Services.2. Eligibility
2.1. Age Restrictions
You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Services. If you are under 18 but at least 13 years old, you may only use the Services through a parent or guardian's account and with their approval and oversight. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant to us that: (i) you are at least 18 years old; (ii) you have not previously been suspended or removed from the Services; (iii) your registration and your use of the Services is in compliance with any and all applicable laws and regulations; and (iv) if you are the parent or guardian of a user under the age of 18 (a "Minor"), that you are accepting these Terms on behalf of such Minor, authorizing such Minor to use the Services pursuant to the account you've established on the Services, and remain liable for all activities of the Minor arising out of the Minor's use of the Services. If you are an entity, organization, or company, the individual accepting these Terms on your behalf represents and warrants that they have authority to bind you to these Terms and you agree to be bound by these Terms.2.2. Regulatory Compliance
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that: (a) you are not located in, ordinarily resident in, or organized under the laws of any jurisdiction that is subject to a comprehensive U.S. Government embargo ("Embargoed Jurisdiction"); (b) you are not subject to any sanctions administered by an agency of the U.S. Government, any other government, or the United Nations (collectively, “Sanctions”); (c) you are not owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by any person that is subject to Sanctions, or that is located in, ordinarily resident in, or organized under the laws of, any Embargoed Jurisdiction; (d) none of your officers, managers, directors, shareholders or authorized representatives is subject to Sanctions, or is located in, ordinarily resident in, or organized under the laws of, any Embargoed Jurisdiction, or is owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by any person that is subject to Sanctions or that is located in, ordinarily resident in, or organized under the laws of, any Embargoed Jurisdiction; (e) you have not transacted and will not transact with any person or entity falling into any of (a)-(d); (f) you have not transacted and will not transact for the benefit of any person or entity falling into any of (a)-(d). You further covenant that the foregoing shall be true during the entire period of your use of the Services. If you access or use the Services outside the United States, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your access and use of the Services in such country, territory or jurisdiction does not violate any applicable laws.3. Access to Our Services
A blockchain wallet and a third-party wallet, each compatible with our Services (a “Wallet”), are required to access our Services. Your account on the Services (your “Account”) will be associated with the blockchain wallet address you use to connect to our Services. By using your third-party wallet in connection with the Services, you agree that you are using that wallet under the terms and conditions of the applicable provider of the wallet. Wallets are not operated by, maintained by, or affiliated with Bonsai, and Bonsai does not have custody or control over the contents of your wallet and has no ability to retrieve or transfer its contents. Bonsai accepts no responsibility for, or liability to you, in connection with your use of a wallet and makes no representations or warranties regarding how the Services will operate with any specific wallet. You are solely responsible for keeping your wallet secure and you should never share your wallet credentials or seed phrase with anyone. If you discover an issue related to your wallet, please contact your wallet provider. Likewise, you are solely responsible for your Account and any associated wallet and we are not liable for any acts or omissions by you in connection with your Account or as a result of your Account or wallet being compromised. You agree to immediately notify us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security issues related to the Services or your Account. You also represent and warrant that you will comply with all applicable laws in connection with using the Services. In order to comply with our legal obligations and keep our users and platform safe, we may need to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Services without prior notice. You acknowledge that we are under no obligation to disclose the details of our decision to take such action with you. We may require you to provide additional information and documents in certain circumstances, such as at the request of any government authority, as any applicable law or regulation dictates, to provide you with a requested service, or to investigate a potential violation of these Terms. In such cases, we, in our sole discretion, may disable your Account and block your ability to access the Services until such additional information and documents are processed by Bonsai. If you do not provide complete and accurate information in response to such a request, we may refuse to restore your access to the Services. Your access and use of the Services may be interrupted from time to time for any of several reasons, including, without limitation, the malfunction of equipment, periodic updating, maintenance, or repair of the Services, geographic restrictions, potential violation of these Terms, or other actions that we, in our sole discretion, may elect to take. You understand that Bonsai, in its sole discretion, may disable your Account or restrict access through your Account to our Services.4. Services and the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol
4.1. Services and the Bonsai Protocol
The Site allows you to (i) create your own tokens using bonding curves (in each instance, a "Token") on a public blockchain, and (ii) buy and sell Tokens created by you or other users on the Site. Tokens created on the Site utilize a bonding curve mechanism, and if sufficient participation is achieved, may graduate to become standard tokens. Each Token on the Site is created by a user by initiating a creation of a smart contract on the applicable public blockchain using the Bonsai Protocol, a bonding curve protocol that was developed by Bonsai and is available alongside the Services (the "Bonsai Protocol"). Once a Token is created, its corresponding smart contract cannot be changed by anyone, including the creator of the Token and Bonsai. The supply and trading dynamics of any Token follow fixed rules set by the Bonsai Protocol, which applies to every creator and all Tokens, and is not modifiable by any creator of the Token once the Token has been created. Prices of Tokens available on or created using the Services or the Bonsai Protocol are highly volatile. By using the Services you hereby acknowledge and agree that you understand the risks of interacting with Tokens, including but not limited to those described in Section 14 of these Terms, and are solely responsible for any funds or value resulting from your usage of the Services. The Services provide one method for accessing the Bonsai Protocol, but are not the only way to do so. For clarity, the defined term "Services" does not include the Bonsai Protocol.4.2. Peer-to-Peer Nature of Tokens.
Transactions occurring on the Site are peer-to-peer in nature. As such, Bonsai is not party to any agreement between any users. You bear full responsibility for verifying the identity, legitimacy, and authenticity of Tokens with which you interact using the Services and we make no claims, guarantees, or recommendations about the identity, legitimacy, functionality, or authenticity of users or any Tokens (and any content associated with such Tokens) visible on the Services. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you release Bonsai from responsibility, liability, claims, demands, and/or damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including claims of negligence), arising out of or related to disputes between users and the acts or omissions of third parties. If you are a consumer who resides in California, you hereby waive your rights under California Civil Code § 1542, which provides: “A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”4.3. Creating Tokens.
Tokens created may not be supported or capable of being bridged to any other blockchain network. Subject to your complete and ongoing compliance with these Terms, Bonsai grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use the Site solely for purposes of creating, buying, or selling Tokens. As Bonsai lacks the ability to control how a third party may use the Services or the Bonsai Launchapd Protocol, nothing in this Section 4 is intended to imply that the Services or the Bonsai Launchapd Protocol prohibits a third party from making unauthorized reproduction of any User Content (defined below), and the owner of any intellectual property rights in or associated with a Token is solely responsible for enforcement of such rights.4.3.1. Gas Fees for Creating.
There are no fees paid to Bonsai for creating your Tokens using the Services. However, transactions on a public blockchain require a fee to cover the computational resources expended to execute the transaction (the “Gas Fee”). You are responsible for paying the Gas Fee associated with creating a Token through the Services. Gas Fees are necessary to support the applicable public blockchain.4.4. Buying and Selling Tokens.
Each transaction on the Site is directly between the buyer and seller of the applicable Token.4.4.1. Platform Fee.
By using our Services to buy Tokens, you acknowledge and agree that we may collect a fee for providing the infrastructure necessary to complete the transaction. We reserve the right to change our fee at any time, provided that any fees then-applicable to your transaction will be clearly disclosed prior to the completion of such transaction. We urge you to carefully review the applicable fees before entering into any transaction using our Services.4.4.2. Disputes Between Users.
Bonsai will not be a party to any disputes or negotiations of disputes between users. You agree to resolve all such disputes with any other users of the Services directly and without involving Bonsai in such dispute. Responsibility for the decisions you make regarding Tokens offered via the Services rests solely with you. If Bonsai is required to participate in any such dispute, then you will indemnify, defend, and hold the Bonsai Parties (defined below) harmless from and against any and all damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any such dispute.4.5. Rewards Programs.
Bonsai, in its sole discretion, may offer your certain incentives and rewards for your use of the Services. In connection with such rewards, you hereby agree that Bonsai may publish publicly available wallet activity through the Services. The criteria for earning any such rewards will be determined by Bonsai in its sole discretion, and details regarding rewards programs will be provided on the Services as determined by Bonsai in its sole discretion. In connection with any rewards programs, you may be required to claim the rewards using your eligible Wallet during the relevant promotional period. If any rewards are not claimed during the promotional period, you understand and agree that such rewards may expire, and you will no longer have any right to claim such rewards. You agree that you are responsible for paying any and all Gas Fees and taxes that may arise out of rewards claimed by you. Bonsai reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change, modify, discontinue, or cancel any rewards programs, at any time, without notice to you, and without any liability to you.4.6. Supported Crypto Assets and Tokens.
4.6.1. General.
The crypto assets and Tokens supported by the Services are subject to change at our sole discretion and without prior notice. Certain crypto assets or Tokens may be restricted from the Services for any reason, including but not limited to, user harm prevention, legal and regulatory compliance, and enforcement of these Terms. Existing support for any crypto assets or Tokens under the Services does not guarantee any continuous support in the future. You are solely responsible for monitoring which crypto assets or Tokens are supported by the Services. We are not liable for discontinuation of support of any particular crypto asset or Token. We reserve the right to, and by using the services you acknowledge and agree that we may, discontinue supporting any crypto asset or Token with or without notice. Under no circumstances will we be liable for any direct or indirect losses, damages, or costs that you may suffer in connection with any actions or inaction we may take in accordance with these Terms to discontinue our support of a crypto asset or Token.4.6.2. Risks.
There are substantial risks associated with transactions involving crypto assets, including ERC-20z Tokens. You should carefully evaluate whether the Services are suitable for you, considering your circumstances, knowledge, and financial resources. While some of these risks are outlined in Section 14 herein, it is not an exhaustive list and may not encompass all risks associated with your use of the Services. By accessing and using the Services, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risks associated with such actions, and we are not liable for any losses you may incur due to these risks.4.6.3. Disclosure.
Support of any crypto asset or Token by the Services does not constitute (i) an offer or solicitation to invest in, buy, or sell any interests or shares, or to participate in any investment or trading strategy, (ii) accounting, legal, or tax advice, or investment recommendations, or (iii) an official statement of Bonsai. Bonsai may have financial interests in certain crypto assets or Tokens that are supported by the Services. Prior to making any investment decisions, we advise that you first consult with your advisors.4.6.4. No Representation or Warranty.
No representation or warranty is made, expressed, or implied regarding the accuracy of the information or the future performance of any Token, crypto asset, financial instrument, or other market or economic measure. Bonsai does not endorse or approve any links or third-party websites provided through the Services for the purpose of facilitating user due diligence efforts, or for other educational or informational purposes.5. Digital Assets
5.1. Digital Collectibles
Bonsai allows users to create, discover and acquire Tokens on the Services. Through our Services, users can create Tokens using bonding curves on the applicable public blockchain. Bonsai provides the technical infrastructure for users to create the smart contract on the public blockchain governing each Token created on the Services. Bonsai does not make any representations or warranties about Third-Party Content (defined below) visible through our Services, including any Content (defined below) associated with any images or Tokens displayed on the Services.5.1.1.
You are solely responsible for the Content associated with any Tokens you create. You represent and warrant that such Content does not contain material subject to copyright, trademark, publicity rights, or other intellectual property rights, unless you have necessary permission or are otherwise legally entitled to post the Content and that the Content does not violate any laws.5.1.2.
You are solely responsible for Content related to your Tokens. You bear responsibility for verifying the legitimacy, authenticity, and legality of the Tokens that you purchase from users on our Services. We cannot guarantee that any Tokens visible on our Services will always remain visible and/or available.5.1.3.
These Terms solely govern the use of our Services. Tokens are available on public blockchains and may be purchased, sold, or transferred by buyers, sellers, or creators without the use of our Services and therefore without agreeing to our Terms.5.1.4.
The value of a Token is determined by the bonding curve mechanism, which may result in the value increasing or decreasing based on the amount of tokens bought or sold. Bonsai does not control and is not responsible for the value of Tokens and makes no guarantee, express or implied, of its value or its graduation to standard token status.5.1.5.
You may not use, acquire, sell, or distribute Tokens except through the Services and except as expressly allowed by Bonsai under these Terms. Any attempt to do so constitutes a violation of the Terms, will render the transaction void, and may result in the immediate suspension or termination of your Account and your loss to your claim to the Token's value through the Services.5.1.6.
Tokens are not legal tender, backed by any government, or subject to protections or insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Tokens are not intended to be an investment opportunity of any kind and should not be perceived as one.5.2. Digital Assets Generally
[This section remains identical to the original, just replacing "Bonsai" with "BONSAI"]5.3. Transactions
[This section remains identical to the original, just replacing "Bonsai" with "Bonsai"]6. Ownership; Proprietary Rights
6.1. Definitions
For purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply: 6.1.1. "Content" means all works of authorship of any kind, including by way of example, text, graphics, images, musical works, sound recordings, software, video, audiovisual, and information or other materials that are posted, provided or otherwise made available through the Services; and 6.1.2. "Bonsai Content" means the Services, our trademarks, logos, branding, and any other Content that we provide, create, or generate in connection with the Services, including proprietary rights of every kind and nature however denominated throughout the world, registered or unregistered, associated with such Bonsai Content and the Services.6.2. Our Rights
The Services are owned and operated by Bonsai. Unless otherwise indicated, the launch.bonsai.meme and related websites are Bonsai Content and our proprietary property, and all computer code (including source code or object code), products, databases, functionality, software, services, usernames, designs, visual interfaces, audio, video, text, photographs, compilations, graphics, and all other elements of the Services provided by Bonsai are protected by intellectual property and other laws of the United States and foreign countries. You agree not to remove, alter or obscure any copyright, trademark, service mark or other proprietary rights notices incorporated in or accompanying the Services or Content. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, no part of the Services and no Content may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission.6.3. Bonsai Protocol
For the avoidance of doubt, we disclaim any ownership rights or control over the Bonsai Protocol. All of the Bonsai Protocol is completely open source.6.4. Feedback.
We respect and appreciate the thoughts and comments from our users. If you choose to provide input and suggestions regarding existing functionalities, problems with or proposed modifications or improvements to the Services (“Feedback”), then you hereby grant Bonsai an unrestricted, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive, fully-paid, royalty-free right and license to exploit the Feedback in any manner and through any means now known or hereafter created, and for any purpose, throughout the universe, including to improve the Services and create other products and services. We will have no obligation to provide you with attribution or compensation for any Feedback you provide to us.6.5. Your Rights.
Except for the licenses granted by you to Bonsai, you retain all rights in and to your User Content (defined below), as between you and us.7. User Content
7.1. Limited License Grant to Bonsai
By submitting, uploading, publishing, storing, broadcasting, minting or otherwise transmitting (collectively, "Posting") Content to or through the Services ("User Content"), you grant us an unrestricted, assignable, sublicensable, revocable, royalty-free, fully paid-up license throughout the universe to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, communicate to the public, publicly perform (including by means of digital audio transmissions and on a through-to-the-audience basis), make available, create derivative works from, retransmit, and otherwise exploit and use all or any part of such User Content by any means and through any media and formats, whether now known or hereafter developed, for the purposes of: (i) advertising, marketing and promoting Bonsai, the Services, and the availability of your User Content on the Services; (ii) displaying and sharing your User Content to other users of the Services; and (iii) providing, operating, and improving the Services as authorized by these Terms. All of the rights you grant in these Terms are provided on a through-to-the-audience basis, meaning the owners or operators of external services will not have any separate liability to you or any other third party for User Content Posted or otherwise used on external services via the Services. For clarity, Bonsai does not claim any ownership of User Content and has no right to use User Content other than in accordance with these terms or otherwise absent your express permission. You agree to pay all monies owing to any person or entity resulting from Posting your User Content and from Bonsai's exercise of the license set forth in this Section.7.2. Specific Rules for Photographs and Images
If you Post a photograph or image to the Services that includes one or more persons, you hereby grant such person(s) and their administrators, guardians, heirs, and trustees, if any, an irrevocable, perpetual, royalty free, fully paid-up, worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display that photograph for personal use and through any online platform or service, including the Services, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, but not to promote any third-party product, good, or service. The license contained in this Section does not permit the subject of any photo or their administrators, guardians, heirs, or trustees to sell that image or photograph, whether on a standalone basis or as embodied in any product. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 7.2 only applies to the extent there is not a conflicting agreement between the photographer and the subject(s) of the photo. You and the subject of any photograph or other original work of authorship you Post to the Services are free to negotiate terms and conditions to supersede the provisions of this Section 7.2.7.3. You Must Have Rights to the Content You Post; User Content Representations and Warranties
You must not Post any User Content that violates these Terms or for which you do not have all the rights necessary to grant the licenses described herein. You represent and warrant that your User Content, the source and underlying materials used in creating the User Content, and our use of such content as permitted by these Terms, will not violate any rights of or cause injury to any person or entity. Bonsai disclaims any and all liability in connection with User Content. You are solely responsible for your User Content and the consequences of providing User Content via the Services. By providing User Content via the Services, you affirm, represent, and warrant to us that:7.3.1.
you are the creator and owner of the User Content, or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to authorize Bonsai and users of the Services to use and distribute your User Content as necessary to exercise the licenses granted by you in this Section, in the manner contemplated by Bonsai, the Services, and these Terms;7.3.2.
your User Content, and the Posting or other use of your User Content as contemplated by these Terms, does not and will not: (i) infringe, violate, misappropriate, or otherwise breach any third-party right, including any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, moral right, privacy right, right of publicity, or any other intellectual property, contract, or proprietary right; (ii) slander, defame, libel, or invade the right of privacy, publicity or other property rights of any other person; or (iii) cause Bonsai to violate any law or regulation or require us to obtain any further licenses from or pay any royalties, fees, compensation or other amounts or provide any attribution to any third parties; and7.3.3.
your User Content is not in violation of applicable law and could not be deemed by a reasonable person to be harassing, threatening, or hateful.7.4. User Content Disclaimer
We are under no obligation to edit or control User Content that you or other users Post and will not be in any way responsible or liable for User Content. Bonsai may, however, at any time and without prior notice, screen, remove, edit, or block any User Content that in our sole judgment violates these Terms, is alleged to violate the rights of third parties, or is otherwise objectionable. You understand that, when using the Services, you will be exposed to User Content from a variety of sources and acknowledge that User Content may be inaccurate, offensive, indecent, or objectionable. You agree to waive, and do waive, any legal or equitable right or remedy you have or may have against Bonsai with respect to User Content. If notified by a user or content owner that User Content allegedly does not conform to these Terms, we may investigate the allegation and determine in our sole discretion whether to remove the User Content, which we reserve the right to do at any time and without notice. For clarity, Bonsai does not permit infringing activities on the Services.7.5. Monitoring Content
Bonsai does not control and does not have any obligation to monitor: (i) User Content; (ii) any content made available by third parties; or (iii) the use of the Services by its users. You acknowledge and agree that Bonsai reserves the right to, and may from time to time, monitor any and all information transmitted or received through the Services for operational and other purposes. If at any time Bonsai chooses to monitor the content, then Bonsai still assumes no responsibility or liability for content or any loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of content. During monitoring, information may be examined, recorded, copied, and used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Bonsai may block, filter, mute, remove or disable access to any User Content uploaded to or transmitted through the Services without any liability to the user who Posted such User Content to the Services or to any other users of the Services.8. Prohibited Activities
You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. As a user of the Services, you agree not to:8.1.
use the Services in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations, including using the Services to interact with the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol in a manner that is illegal or otherwise prohibited by law or regulation in any jurisdiction, or that is intended to harass, abuse, intimidate or violate the legal rights or privacy of any person;8.2.
trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information;8.3.
harass, threaten, demean, embarrass, bully, or otherwise harm any other user of the Services;8.4.
violate, encourage others to violate, or provide instructions on how to violate, any right of a third party, including by infringing or misappropriating any third-party intellectual property right;8.5.
circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Services;8.6.
use any software or networking techniques, including use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to modify your internet protocol address or otherwise circumvent or attempt to circumvent this prohibition;8.7.
make improper use of our support services or submit false reports of abuse or misconduct;8.8.
upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party's uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Services or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Services;8.9.
attempt to impersonate another user or person;8.10.
interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Services or the networks or services connected to the Services including denial of service attacks;8.11.
sell or otherwise transfer the access granted under these Terms or any Bonsai Launchpad Content (as defined in Section 6.1 (Definitions)) or any right or ability to view, access, or use any Materials;8.12.
attempt to bypass any measures of the Services designed to prevent or restrict access to the Services, or any portion of the Services, including by: (i) disabling or circumventing features that prevent or limit use, printing or copying of any Content; or (ii) reverse engineering or otherwise attempting to discover the source code of any portion of the Services except to the extent that the activity is expressly permitted by applicable law;8.13.
make any unauthorized use of the Services, including collecting usernames and/or email addresses of users by electronic or other means for the purpose of sending unsolicited email, or creating user accounts by automated means or under false pretenses; or8.14.
attempt to do or assist or permit any person in engaging in any of the acts described in this Section 8(Prohibited Activities).9. Third-Party Items
9.1. Third-Party Services and Linked Websites
The Services may display, include or make available services, content, data, information, applications or other materials from third-parties, including, but not limited to, third-party wallets, and Tokens and other content made available on our Services by third-parties (collectively "Third-Party Materials"). We provide access to Third-Party Materials only as a convenience to you and do not have control over their content, do not warrant or endorse, and are not responsible for the availability or legitimacy of the content, products, or services on or accessible from those Third-Party Materials (including any related websites, resources, or links displayed therein). We make no warranties or representations, express or implied, about such Third-Party Materials, the third parties they are owned and operated by, the information contained on them, or the suitability of their products and services. Use of any Third-Party Materials is subject to any terms and conditions governing the Third-Party Materials. You acknowledge sole responsibility for and assume all risk arising from your use of any Third-Party Materials. Please be sure to review the terms of use and privacy policy of any third-party services before you share any User Content or information with such third-party services. Once sharing occurs, Bonsai will have no control over the information that has been shared.9.2. Third-Party Software
The Services may include or incorporate third-party software components that are generally available free of charge under licenses granting recipients broad rights to copy, modify, and distribute those components ("Third-Party Components"). Although the Services is provided to you subject to these Terms, nothing in these Terms prevents, restricts, or is intended to prevent or restrict you from obtaining Third-Party Components under the applicable third-party licenses or to limit your use of Third-Party Components under those third-party licenses.10. Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy describes how we handle the information you provide to us when you use the Services. For an explanation of our privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy.11. Intellectual Property Rights
11.1. Respect of Third Party Rights
Bonsai respects the intellectual property rights of others, takes the protection of intellectual property rights very seriously, and asks users of the Services to do the same. Infringing activity will not be tolerated on or through the Services.11.2. DMCA Notification
We comply with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act applicable to Internet service providers (17 U.S.C. § 512, as amended). If you have an intellectual property rights-related complaint about any material on the Services, you may contact our Designated Agent at the following address: Bonsai Labs DAO, Corp. Attn: Legal 30 N Gould St Ste R, Sheridan, Sheridan County, WY 82801, USA Email: contact@bonsai.meme11.3. Procedure for Reporting Claimed Infringement
If you believe that Content residing on or accessible through the Services has been used or exploited in a manner that infringes an intellectual property right you own or control, please promptly notify us by sending a written "Notification of Claimed Infringement" to our Designated Agent identified above containing the following information: § identification and a description of the Content on the Services that is claimed to be infringing, including URLs where such Content can be found; § a description of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property right that you claim has been infringed; § your full name, address, phone number, and a valid email address at which you can be reached; § a statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material relied upon is not authorized by the copyright or other intellectual property right owner, its agent, or the law; § a statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and the notifying party is authorized to make the complaint on behalf of the copyright owner; and § an electronic or autograph signature (which can be a scanned copy) of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other right being infringed. Your Notification of Claimed Infringement may be shared by Bonsai with the user alleged to have infringed a right you own or control as well as with the operators of publicly available databases that track notifications of claimed infringement, and you consent to Bonsai making such disclosures. You should consult with your own lawyer or see 17 U.S.C. § 512 to confirm your obligations to provide a valid notice of claimed infringement.11.4. Repeat Infringers
It is Bonsai's policy to: (i) remove or disable access to Content that Bonsai believes in good faith, upon notice from an intellectual property rights owner or authorized agent, is infringing the intellectual property rights of a third party by being made available through the Services; (ii) notify the user who Posted the Content to the Services, that access to such Content has been removed or disabled; and (iii) in appropriate circumstances, terminate the accounts of and block access to the Services for any user who repeatedly or egregiously infringes other people's copyright or other intellectual property rights. If you find Content that you believe violates your intellectual property rights, or otherwise violates these Terms or applicable laws, please notify us in accordance with Section 11.2 (DMCA Notification).11.5. Counter Notification
If you receive a notification from Bonsai that material made available by you on or through the Services has been the subject of a Notification of Claimed Infringement, then you will have the right to provide Bonsai with what is called a "Counter Notification." To be effective, a Counter Notification must be in writing, provided to Bonsai's Designated Agent through one of the methods identified in Section 11.2 (DMCA Notification), and include substantially the following information: § your physical or electronic signature; § identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the material appeared before it was removed or access to it was disabled; § a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material to be removed or disabled; and § your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Federal District Court for the judicial district in which the address is located, or if you are residing outside of the United States, then for any judicial district in which Bonsai may be found, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification under Section 9.2 (DMCA Notification) above or an agent of that person. A party submitting a Counter Notification should consult a lawyer or see 17 U.S.C. § 512 to confirm the party's obligations to provide a valid counter notification under the Copyright Act.11.6. Reposting of Content Subject to a Counter Notification
If you submit a Counter Notification to Bonsai in response to a Notification of Claimed Infringement, then Bonsai will promptly provide the person who provided the Notification of Claimed Infringement with a copy of your Counter Notification and inform that person that Bonsai will replace the removed User Content or cease disabling access to it in ten (10) business days, and Bonsai will replace the removed User Content and cease disabling access to it not less than ten (10), nor more than fourteen (14), business days following receipt of the Counter Notification, unless Bonsai's Designated Agent receives notice from the party that submitted the Notification of Claimed Infringement that such person has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the user from engaging in infringing activity relating to the material on Bonsai's system or network.11.7. False Notifications of Claimed Infringement or Counter Notifications
The Copyright Act provides at 17 U.S.C. § 512(f) that: "[a]ny person who knowingly materially misrepresents under [Section 512 of the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512)] (1) that material or activity is infringing, or (2) that material or activity was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, will be liable for any damages, including costs and attorneys' fees, incurred by the alleged infringer, by any copyright owner or copyright owner's authorized licensee, or by a service provider, who is injured by such misrepresentation, as the result of Bonsai relying upon such misrepresentation in removing or disabling access to the material or activity claimed to be infringing, or in replacing the removed material or ceasing to disable access to it." Bonsai reserves the right to seek damages from any party that submits a Notification of Claimed Infringement or Counter Notification in violation of the law.12. Third-Party Content
Our Services relies on or interoperate with third-party products and services, including, without limitation, websites, data storage services, communications technologies, IoT platforms, third-party app stores, and Internet and mobile operators (collectively, "Third-Party Materials"). These Third-Party Materials are beyond our control, but their operation may impact, or be impacted by, the use and reliability of our Services you acknowledge that (a) the use and availability of the Services are dependent on third-party product vendors and service providers and (b) these Third-Party Materials may not operate reliably 100% of the time, which may impact the way that our Services operates. Specifically, certain items of independent, third-party code may be utilized in connection with the Services that may be subject to open-source licenses ("Open-Source Software"). The Open-Source Software is licensed to us under the terms of the license that accompanies such Open-Source Software and may be licensed to you under the terms of the same license or through other terms. Nothing in these Terms limits your rights under, or grants you rights that supersede, the terms and conditions of any applicable license for such Open-Source Software. We may further provide information about or links to third-party products, services, activities, or events, or we may allow third parties to make their content and information available on or through the Services (collectively, "Third-Party Content"). We provide Third-Party Content as a service to those interested in such content. Your dealings or correspondence with third parties and your use of or interaction with any Third-Party Content are solely between you and the third party. We have no obligation to monitor Third-Party Materials or Third-Party Content, and we may block or disable access to any Third-Party Materials or Third-Party Content (in whole or part) through our Services at any time. Your access to and use of such Third-Party Content or Third-Party Materials may be subject to additional terms, conditions, and policies applicable to such Third-Party Content (including terms of service or privacy policies of the providers of such Third-Party Materials). You are responsible for obtaining and maintaining any computer hardware, equipment, network services and connectivity, telecommunications services, and other products and services necessary to access and use the Services.13. Indemnification
By agreeing to these Terms and accessing the Services, you agree, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Bonsai, and our respective past, present, and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equity holders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns (individually and collectively, the "Bonsai Parties"), from and against all actual or alleged claims, damages, awards, judgments, losses, liabilities, obligations, taxes, 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 Services, content, Tokens, or content linked to or associated with any Tokens (b) any Feedback you provide, (c) your violation or breach of any term of these Terms or applicable law, and (d) your violation of the rights of or obligations to a third party, including another user or third party, and (e) your negligence or willful misconduct. You agree to promptly notify Bonsai of any Claims and cooperate with the Bonsai Parties in defending such Claims. You further agree that the Bonsai Parties shall have control of the defense or settlement of any Claims. THIS INDEMNITY IS IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ANY OTHER INDEMNITIES SET FORTH IN A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND BONSAI.14. Disclaimers; No Warranties by Bonsai
14.1.
THE SERVICES, ALL MATERIALS AND CONTENT AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE SERVICES, ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES, THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES' CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (i) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS AS A RESULT OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, (ii) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, (iii) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (iv) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, (v) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, (vi) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, AND/OR (vii) ANY USER'S ACTIONS OR INACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF THE SERVICES OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES (INCLUDING, FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS AS DISCUSSED IN APPENDIX A), ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES (INCLUDING ANY THIRD-PARTY PRODUCTS). ALTHOUGH THERE MAY NOT BE A PURCHASE IN THE TRADITIONAL SENSE, AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE.14.2.
WE ARE NOT LIABLE TO YOU AND TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY USE OF CRYPTO ASSETS, TOKENS OR USER CONTENT, OR YOUR WALLET, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO (i) USER ERROR, INCORRECTLY CONSTRUCTED TRANSACTIONS, OR MISTYPED ADDRESSES; (ii) SERVER FAILURE OR DATA LOSS; (iii) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR USE; (iv) ANY USER'S OR UNAUTHORIZED THIRD-PARTY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE USE OF VIRUSES, PHISHING, BRUTEFORCING OR OTHER MEANS OF ATTACK AGAINST YOU (E.G., "RUG PULLS" OR OTHER SCAMS), THE SERVICES, THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL, OR TOKENS; (v) FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF TOKENS OR ANY OTHER CRYPTO ASSETS; OR (vi) ANY LOSSES OR INJURY DUE TO A VULNERABILITY, FAILURE, OR DEGRADED PERFORMANCE OF SOFTWARE, BLOCKCHAINS, OR ANY OTHER FEATURES OF THE TOKENS, OR THE BONSAI LAUNCHPAD PROTOCOL.14.3. Blockchain and Wallet Disclaimer.
You understand that smart contract transactions automatically execute and settle, and that blockchain-based transactions are irreversible when confirmed. You accept and acknowledge that there are risks associated with holding or using Tokens, or using any blockchain networks supported by the Services, including but not limited to, the risk of losing access to your address due to loss of private keys, seed phrases, passkeys, or other credentials, or an unauthorized third party gaining access to same, and the risk of unknown vulnerabilities in the token smart contract code or the network protocol. You agree to take all reasonable steps to protect your Wallet credentials including passwords, passkeys, pin codes, and access to your devices for authentication, including SMS or multi-factor authentication. You agree to comply with all third party terms associated with Wallets that are linked to the Services. You acknowledge and accept all such risks described in this paragraph and release us completely from all liability that may arise as a result of any one or more of these things occurring. You accept and acknowledge that we will not be responsible for any losses, failures, disruptions, errors, distortions, or delays you may experience when minting, bidding, holding, accepting bids, or otherwise using the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol however caused.14.4. Risk from Hacking and Theft.
Hackers may seek to access your Wallet through multiple means, including, but not limited to, phishing and other fraudulent communications. BONSAI WILL NEVER PROVIDE ACCESS TO OFFERS OR PROMOTIONS THROUGH DISCORD MESSAGES OR LINKS, AND YOU SHOULD NEVER CLICK ON ANY LINK ON DISCORD TO AN OFFER OR PROMOTION CLAIMING TO BE FROM BONSAI EVEN IF IT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE FROM BONSAI. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES THAT ARISE FROM YOUR CLICKING ON ANY LINKS FROM A THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF SUCH THIRD PARTY APPEARS TO BE BONSAI, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES ARISING FROM THE THEFT OR UNAUTHORIZED USE OF YOUR WALLET CREDENTIALS.14.5. No Investment Advice.
The Services are not intended to provide legal, tax, investment or insurance advice. Nothing on the Services should be construed as an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation for any financial instrument by us or any third party. You are solely responsible for determining whether any investment, investment strategy or related transaction is appropriate for you based on your investment objectives, financial circumstances and risk tolerance. You are solely responsible for determining what, if any, taxes apply to your transactions using the Services. You should consult your legal, investment or tax professional regarding your specific situation. We do not make any representations regarding the benefits or results that you or any third party shall receive from the Services.14.6. Valuation of Tokens and Assumption of Risk.
Bonsai does not endorse, approve of, or take any responsibility in determining any particular Token's value, or make any warranty about the suitability of any Token for ownership or trading. The prices and value of Tokens are volatile and subjective, and have no guaranteed value. Bonsai does not and cannot guarantee that any Token purchased through the Services will retain any particular value. You acknowledge that to the extent any Token has value, any Token may drop in value for many reasons, and Bonsai will have no responsibility for determining value or making up any losses in value to you. You agree to assume all risk associated with the use and value of Tokens, including the risk that an Token may have no value in the future. You also agree not to create or use Tokens in any way that would violate applicable laws, including US securities laws.14.7. Novel and Experimental Technology.
The Services and the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol rely on novel and experimental technology that may contain bugs, viruses, Trojan horses, or other vulnerabilities, and may be subject to hacks, phishing attempts or other malicious activity, that could result in a complete loss of the crypto assets that you use in connection with the Services or the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol. By using the Services or the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol, you acknowledge and agree to use such a novel and experimental technology at your own risk. You further acknowledge and agree that there are certain risks native to cryptographic or blockchain-based systems, which include but are not limited to, private key security, high price volatility, technological vulnerabilities, cybersecurity attacks, and other forms of malicious activity present in the crypto asset ecosystem (e.g., scams, rug pulls). Please do your own due diligence before engaging with the Services or the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol whether directly or via any Third-Party Products.14.8. Legal and Regulatory Developments.
The framework for the regulation of crypto assets is rapidly evolving and subject to change. You understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that you are using the Services, the Bonsai Launchpad Protocol, and any Third-Party Products in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. THE LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS IN THIS SECTION 14 (DISCLAIMERS; NO WARRANTIES BY BONSAI) APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. Bonsai does not disclaim any warranty or other right that Bonsai is prohibited from disclaiming under applicable law.15. Assumption of Risk
You accept and acknowledge:15.1.
Prices of Tokens are subject to volatility and fluctuations.15.2.
You are responsible for any fees related to use of the Services, including for actions you take on the blockchain, regardless of whether a successful transaction occurs, and that such fees are final and irreversible.15.3.
A lack of use or public interest in the creation and development of distributed ecosystems could negatively impact the development of those ecosystems and related applications, which could in turn negatively impact the prices of Tokens.15.4.
The regulatory regime governing blockchain technologies, non-fungible tokens, cryptocurrency, and other crypto-based items is uncertain, and new regulations or policies may materially adversely affect the development of the Services and the prices of Tokens.15.5.
You are solely responsible for determining what, if any, taxes apply to your transactions and to withhold, collect, report, and remit the correct amounts of taxes to the appropriate tax authorities. Bonsai is not responsible for determining, withholding, collecting, reporting, or remitting any taxes that apply to your Tokens.15.6.
There are risks associated with purchasing items associated with content created by third parties through peer-to-peer transactions, including but not limited to, the risk of purchasing counterfeit items, mislabeled items, items that are vulnerable to metadata decay, items on smart contracts with bugs, and items that may become untransferable. You represent and warrant that you have done sufficient research before making any decisions to mint, buy, or otherwise interact with any Tokens or accounts/collections.15.7.
Bonsai does not control the public blockchains that you are interacting with, and we do not control certain smart contracts and protocols that may be integral to your ability to complete transactions on these public blockchains. Blockchain transactions are irreversible, and Bonsai has no ability to reverse any transactions on the blockchain.15.8.
There are risks associated with using Internet and blockchain-based products, including, but not limited to, the risk associated with hardware, software, and Internet connections, the risk of malicious software introduction, and the risk that third parties may obtain unauthorized access to your Wallet. You accept and acknowledge that Bonsai will not be responsible for any communication failures, disruptions, errors, distortions or delays you may experience when using the Services or any blockchain network, however caused.16. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE THAT IN NO EVENT WILL BONSAI OR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY (A) FOR ANY LOST PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS 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, AND WHETHER CAUSED BY STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF FORESEEABLE AND EVEN IF BONSAI OR ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES; OR (B) FOR ANY OTHER CLAIM, DEMAND, OR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE TERMS OF THE DELIVERY, USE, OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SERVICES. ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, THE SERVICES, PRODUCTS 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 BONSAI ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THESE TERMS, THE ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES, CONTENT, TOKENS, OR ANY BONSAI PRODUCTS OR SERVICES EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 OR (B) THE AMOUNT RECEIVED BY BONSAI FOR ITS SERVICE TO YOU DIRECTLY RELATING TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STATED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some jurisdictions also limit disclaimers or limitations of liability for personal injury from consumer products, so this limitation may not apply to personal injury claims.17. Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration
17.1. Generally.
Except as described in Section 17.2 (Exceptions) and 17.3 (Opt-Out), you and Bonsai agree that every dispute arising in connection with these Terms, the Services, or communications from us will be resolved through binding arbitration. Arbitration uses a neutral arbitrator instead of a judge or jury, is less formal than a court proceeding, may allow for more limited discovery than in court, and is subject to very limited review by courts. This agreement to arbitrate disputes includes all claims whether based in contract, tort, statute, fraud, misrepresentation, or any other legal theory, and regardless of whether a claim arises during or after the termination of these Terms. Any dispute relating to the interpretation, applicability, or enforceability of this binding arbitration agreement will be resolved by the arbitrator. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, YOU AND BONSAI ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY OR TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION.17.2. Exceptions.
Although we are agreeing to arbitrate most disputes between us, nothing in these Terms will be deemed to waive, preclude, or otherwise limit the right of either party to: (i) bring an individual action in small claims court; (ii) pursue an enforcement action through the applicable federal, state, or local agency if that action is available; (iii) seek injunctive relief in a court of law in aid of arbitration; or (iv) to file suit in a court of law to address an intellectual property infringement claim.17.3. Opt-Out.
If you do not wish to resolve disputes by binding arbitration, you may opt out of the provisions of this Section 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration) within 30 days after the date that you agree to these Terms by sending a letter to Bonsai Labs, Inc., Attention: Legal Department – Arbitration Opt-Out, 110 Green Street, #803A, New York, NY 10012, that specifies: your full legal name, the email address associated with your account on the Services, and a statement that you wish to opt out of arbitration ("Opt-Out Notice"). Once Bonsai receives your Opt-Out Notice, this Section 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration) will be void and any action arising out of these Terms will be resolved as set forth in Section 18 (Governing Law). The remaining provisions of these Terms will not be affected by your Opt-Out Notice.17.5. Commencing Arbitration.
Before initiating arbitration, a party must first send a written notice of the dispute to the other party by certified U.S. Mail or by Federal Express (signature required) or, only if that other party has not provided a current physical address, then by electronic mail (“Notice of Arbitration”). Bonsai’s address for Notice is: Bonsai Labs, Inc., 110 Green Street, #803A, New York, NY 10012. The Notice of Arbitration must: (i) identify the name or account number of the party making the claim; (ii) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute; and (iii) set forth the specific relief sought (“Demand”). The parties will make good faith efforts to resolve the claim directly, but if the parties do not reach an agreement to do so within thirty (30) days after the Notice of Arbitration is received, you or Bonsai may commence an arbitration proceeding. If you commence arbitration in accordance with these Terms, Bonsai will reimburse you for your payment of the filing fee, unless your claim is for more than US$10,000 or if Bonsai has received 25 or more similar demands for arbitration, in which case the payment of any fees will be decided by the JAMS Rules. If the arbitrator finds that either the substance of the claim or the relief sought in the Demand is frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all fees will be governed by the JAMS Rules and the other party may seek reimbursement for any fees paid to JAMS.17.6. Arbitration Proceedings.
Any arbitration hearing will take place in the county and state of your residence unless we agree otherwise or, if the claim is for US$10,000 or less (and does not seek injunctive relief), you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted: (i) solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator; (ii) through a telephonic or video hearing; or (iii) by an in-person hearing as established by the JAMS Rules in the county (or parish) of your residence. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by you or Bonsai must not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator makes a final decision and award, if any. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator must issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the decision and award, if any, are based.17.7. Arbitration Relief.
Except as provided in Section 17.8 (Class Actions Waiver), the arbitrator can award any relief that would be available if the claims had been brought in a court of competent jurisdiction. If the arbitrator awards you an amount higher than the last written settlement amount offered by Bonsai before an arbitrator was selected, Bonsai will pay to you the higher of: (i) the amount awarded by the arbitrator and (ii) US$10,000. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding on all parties, except (1) for judicial review expressly permitted by law or (2) if the arbitrator’s award includes an award of injunctive relief against a party, in which case that party shall have the right to seek judicial review of the injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction that shall not be bound by the arbitrator’s application or conclusions of law. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.17.8. Class Actions Waiver.
YOU AND BONSAI AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Bonsai agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person’s claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.17.9. Modifications to this Arbitration Provision.
If Bonsai makes any substantive change to this arbitration provision, you may reject the change by sending us written notice within thirty (30) days of the change to Bonsai’s address for Notice of Arbitration, in which case your account with Bonsai will be immediately terminated and this arbitration provision, as in effect immediately prior to the changes you rejected will survive.17.10. Enforceability.
If Section 17.8 (Class Actions Waiver) or the entirety of this Section 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration) is found to be unenforceable, or if Bonsai receives an Opt-Out Notice from you, then the entirety of this Section 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration) will be null and void and, in that case, the exclusive jurisdiction and venue described in Section 18 (Governing Law) will govern any action arising out of or related to these Terms.18. Governing Law
Any Claims will be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, except to the extent preempted by U.S. Federal Law, without regard to conflict of law rules or principles (whether of the State of Delaware or any other jurisdiction) that would cause the application of the laws of any other jurisdiction. If any Claim is not subject to arbitration pursuant to Section 17, then the state and federal courts located in the State of Delaware will have exclusive jurisdiction. You and Bonsai waive any objection to venue in any such courts. If your local law requires that consumer contracts be interpreted subject to local law and enforced in the courts of that jurisdiction, this section may not apply to you only to the extent that local law conflicts with this section.19. Term and Termination
19.1. Term
These Terms are effective beginning when you accept the Terms or first download, install, access, or use the Services and ending when terminated as described in Section 19.2 (Termination).19.2. Termination
If you violate any provision of these Terms, then your authorization to access the Services and these Terms will automatically terminate. Without limiting any other provision of these Terms, we reserve the right to, in our sole discretion and without notice or liability, deny access to and use of the Services (including blocking certain IP or device addresses), to any person for any reason or for no reason, including without limitation for breach of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in these Terms or of any applicable law or regulation. We may terminate your use or participation in the Services or delete any User Content or information that you Post at any time, without warning, in our sole discretion. You may terminate your account and these Terms at any time by contacting our Support team at contact@bonsai.meme.19.3. Effect of Termination
Upon termination of these Terms: (i) your license rights will terminate and you must immediately cease all use of the Services; (ii) you will no longer be authorized to access your account or the Services; (iii) you must pay Bonsai any unpaid amount that was due prior to termination; and (iv) all payment obligations accrued prior to termination, all definitions, and Sections 6 (Ownership; Proprietary Rights), 7.1 (Limited License Grant to Bonsai), 7.2 (Specific Rules for Photographs and Images), 7.4 (User Content Disclaimer), 13 (Indemnification), 14 (Disclaimers; No Warranties by Bonsai), 16 (Limitations of Liability), 17 (Dispute Resolution; Binding Arbitration), 19.3 (Effect of Termination), and 25 (Miscellaneous) will survive. You are solely responsible for retaining copies of any User Content you Post to the Services since upon termination of your account, you may lose access rights to any User Content you Posted to the Services. If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under a new wallet, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress.20. Severability
If any term, clause, or provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, then that term, clause, or provision will be severable from these Terms and will not affect the validity or enforceability of any remaining part of that term, clause, or provision, or any other term, clause, or provision of these Terms.21. Injunctive Relief
You agree that a breach of these Terms will cause irreparable injury to Bonsai for which monetary damages would not be an adequate remedy and Bonsai shall be entitled to equitable relief in addition to any remedies it may have hereunder or at law without a bond, other security, or proof of damages.22. California Residents
If you are a California resident, in accordance with Cal. Civ. Code § 1789.3, you may report complaints to the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by contacting them in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112 Sacramento, CA 95834, or by telephone at (800) 952-5210.23. Export Laws
You agree that you will not export or re-export, directly or indirectly, the Services, and/or other information or materials provided by Bonsai hereunder, to any country for which the United States or any other relevant jurisdiction requires any export license or other governmental approval at the time of export without first obtaining such license or approval. In particular, but without limitation, the Services may not be exported or re-exported (a) into any U.S. embargoed countries or any country that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a "terrorist supporting" country, or (b) to anyone listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties, including the U.S. Treasury Department's list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce Denied Person's List or Entity List. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list. You are responsible for and hereby agree to comply at your sole expense with all applicable United States export laws and regulations.24. Survival
All sections which by their nature should survive the termination of these Terms shall continue in full force and effect subsequent to and notwithstanding any termination of these Terms by Bonsai or you. Termination will not limit any of Bonsai's other rights or remedies at law or in equity.25. Miscellaneous
These Terms (and any other applicable terms or policies incorporated by reference in these Terms) constitute the entire agreement between you and Bonsai relating to your access to and use of the Services. These Terms, and any rights and licenses granted hereunder, may not be transferred or assigned by you without the prior written consent of Bonsai, and Bonsai's failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. The section headings used herein are for reference only and shall not be read to have any legal effect. 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.