Terms and Conditions

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using the PolyNet services.

1. Introduction

Welcome to PolyNet ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website, API, software, or any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms").

2. Acceptance of Terms

By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use our Services.

3. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes by posting an updated version on our website. Your continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

4. User Accounts

To use certain features of our Services, you may need to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Providing accurate and complete information

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms.

5. Intellectual Property

The software, code, and content of PolyNet are licensed under open-source licenses as specified in our repository. Any contributions you make to our codebase will be subject to the same licenses.

By contributing to the project, you grant PolyNet a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, display, and distribute your contributions.

6. User Conduct

When using our Services, you agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon the rights of others
  • Use the Services for unauthorized or illegal purposes
  • Attempt to interfere with, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to our Services
  • Transmit harmful code or materials
  • Collect data from our Services without authorization

7. Data Use and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy.

By using our Services, you acknowledge that data collected by ground stations may be publicly available and shared with the community.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • The Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind
  • We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Our total liability for any claims shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our Services (if applicable)

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PolyNet, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including if you breach these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which PolyNet is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@polynetproject.org.

Last updated: March 24, 2023