NewTendermint Services Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions (these “Terms”), together with any documents expressly incorporated by reference (including our Privacy Policy and any interface-specific terms), constitute a legally binding agreement between NewTendermint, LLC ("Company," “we,” “us,” or “our”) and you. These Terms govern your access to and use of the websites, software, applications, and other interfaces that we provide (collectively, the “Services”).

The Gno.land blockchain network ("Gno.land" or the “Network”) is a decentralized public network and is not itself part of the Services. On-chain interactions with the Network are governed by the Gno.land Network Interaction Terms, and code uploads to the Network are additionally governed by the Gno.land Contributor License Agreement. If there is any conflict between these Terms and the Network Interaction Terms or Contributor License Agreement with respect to on-chain activity, the Network Interaction Terms or Contributor License Agreement will control, as applicable.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By accessing or using any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

2. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Services is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and share your information. The Privacy Policy is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

3. Changes to Terms

We may modify or update these Terms from time to time in our sole discretion. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the Terms and, if the changes are material, we may provide additional notice, such as on our website or by email. All changes are effective immediately when posted. Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Services.

4. Services

Our Services include open-source software, user-facing tools, platforms, and applications for interacting with the Gno.land blockchain network and decentralized applications deployed on-chain. This includes developer documentation, user guides, community forums or Discord channels, status pages or other utilities. The Network is a decentralized, open-source, permissionless smart contract platform that runs on the Gno virtual machine ("GnoVM") and is maintained independently by a distributed community of developers, validators, and contributors.

The Network is not part of our Services and we do not control the Network. We are a contributor to the ongoing development of the Network and provide access points and software for interacting with the Network. We facilitate access through official interfaces but do not centrally control on-chain actions or content created by users.

The Network is governed by a community-driven GovDAO rather than by token-weighted voting. This means that upgrades, changes, or decisions affecting the Network are determined through open governance processes and not by the Company alone. You acknowledge that the Company’s role is limited and that it does not unilaterally control on-chain activities or user content.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Network operates independently from the Services. Any submission of transactions, code, or data directly to the Network is governed by the Gno.land Network Interaction Terms and, in the case of code uploads, the Gno.land Contributor License Agreement. These Terms apply only to your use of Company-provided interfaces, websites, and related services.

We continually improve and evolve our Services. Specific features or functionality of the Services may be added, modified, or removed over time. From time to time, we may introduce new features, beta tools, community programs, or other services related to the Network. Any such additional service will be considered part of the “Services” and will be governed by these Terms.

5. Eligibility and Conditions of Use

You must meet the following eligibility criteria and conditions in order to use the Services:

5.1. Legal Capacity & Age

You represent that you are of legal age in your jurisdiction, and in any case you are at least 18 years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater, and that you have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are using the Services on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and “you” as used in these Terms will refer to that entity.

5.2. Restricted Persons and Territories

You are not a Restricted Person nor are you using the Services on behalf of or for the benefit of a Restricted Person. A “Restricted Person” means any individual or entity that is:

• located in, a citizen or resident of, incorporated in, or under the control of the government of a country or region subject to comprehensive economic sanctions or trade embargo ("Restricted Territory"), including countries or regions such as Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Syria, the Crimea region, or any other country or region designated by U.S., E.U., U.K., or other applicable authorities as sanctioned;

• identified on any list of prohibited or restricted parties maintained by the United States, the United Nations, the European Union, its member states, or any other applicable government authority; or

• otherwise subject to sanctions or legally prohibited from using the Services.

We reserve the right to restrict access to the Services in any Restricted Territory. You agree not to circumvent any restrictions on access to or availability of the Services we may put in place. Using a VPN or similar tool to evade region-based blocking is expressly prohibited.

5.3. Compliance with Laws

You will only use the Services in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. You agree not to use the Services for any unlawful or fraudulent activity, or in a way that violates any laws, including laws against money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, hacking, gambling, or other illegal activities. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of the Services, and any content or assets you use with the Services, is legal in your jurisdiction.

5.4. Other Policies

Your use of the Services must also comply with all other terms and policies that we may provide or make available to you, such as our Privacy Policy and any community guidelines or specific rules for a particular service. All such additional policies are incorporated into these Terms by reference. If you do not agree to any such policy, you must not use the Services.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all the above eligibility requirements. If at any time you no longer meet these requirements or if you are otherwise unable to comply with any part of these Terms, you must stop using the Services immediately.

6. License to Use the Services

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, the Company grants you a personal, worldwide, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited license to access and use the Services. This license is provided solely for your own personal or internal business use and only for the purposes intended by the Services, and not for any resale, distribution, or commercial exploitation unless explicitly permitted by us in writing.

Except for the limited use rights granted above, no other rights or licenses, express or implied, are granted to you under these Terms. We, and our licensors, retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services and our intellectual property. You agree not to copy, modify, distribute, sell, or lease any part of our Services or included software, nor reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of that software, unless applicable law prohibits those restrictions or you have our written permission.

Your permission to use the Services is conditioned on your continued compliance with these Terms and is revocable at our discretion. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to any or all Services if we believe you have violated these Terms or for any other reason as set forth in Section 14.

7. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

When accessing or using our Services, you agree to uphold the following responsibilities and standards of conduct. You are solely responsible for your own use of the Services and for any content or data that you create, submit, or transmit via the Services. In particular, you agree to:

7.1. Security of Your Accounts and Keys

If the Services require you to use cryptographic keys, a wallet, or account credentials, you are responsible for maintaining the security and confidentiality of your credentials. Keep your private keys, seed phrases, passwords, and any authentication devices secure and secret. We will never ask you for your private keys or seed phrase. Do not share these with anyone. If you lose access to your keys or wallet, you may permanently lose access to assets or content associated with that wallet, and we cannot recover them for you.

7.2. Proper Use of Tools

Ensure that any computer, mobile device, or software you use to access the Services is secure and free from malware. Using up-to-date antivirus software, safeguarding your devices, and practicing good cybersecurity hygiene is your responsibility. We are not liable for any breaches or losses arising from malware, keyloggers, unauthorized access, or other security issues on your side.

7.3. No Unauthorized Access or Abuse

You agree not to misuse the Services or attempt to interfere with the normal operation of the Services. Prohibited conduct includes, without limitation, attempting to hack, exploit, or disrupt the Services or underlying blockchain; introducing viruses or malicious code; performing denial-of-service attacks; spamming or abusing other users through use of the Services or other communication channels; or attempting to circumvent security measures or restrictions that we have placed on the Services. Using anonymization tools, such as VPNs or proxies, to intentionally bypass geo-blocking or other access restrictions we enforce is expressly prohibited. We reserve the right to take appropriate action, including legal action and termination of access, against any user who engages in such prohibited activities.

7.4. Respect Intellectual Property and Content Rules

You must only upload, post, or otherwise transmit content through the Services that you have the right to use and share. Do not use the Services to infringe on anyone’s intellectual property or other rights. This means you should not post content that you do not own or have permission to use, and you should not violate copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, privacy rights, or any other rights of third parties. You are responsible for the content you contribute, and you agree not to upload or transmit any content that is illegal, infringing, defamatory, obscene, hateful, or otherwise inappropriate. We do not actively monitor all content, but we reserve the right to remove or disable access to any content that violates these Terms or applicable law. See Section 16 regarding DMCA compliance and copyright reporting.

7.5. No Fraud or Illegal Transactions

You will not use the Services in connection with unlawful financial activities. This includes refraining from using the Services to engage in fraud, scams, or to transfer or store any proceeds of illegal activities. You agree not to use the Services for any activity that would violate sanctions or export control laws, or to facilitate any criminal enterprise.

7.6. No Unauthorized Commercial Use

You may not exploit the Services for commercial purposes not expressly permitted by us.

7.7. Provide Accurate Information

If you are required to provide information in connection with using the Services, you agree to provide truthful, current, and complete information. You also agree to keep such information up to date. You must not impersonate others or misrepresent your identity on the Services.

7.8. Assist with Compliance

The Services themselves generally operate in a decentralized, permissionless manner. However, certain third-party integrations or add-on services might require identity verification or compliance checks, often referred to as Know Your Customer or “KYC” procedures. You acknowledge that any third-party service you access through our Services may impose such requirements. Completing KYC with a third party is solely an arrangement between you and that third party; it does not create any duty or recommendation by us. You agree to follow all applicable compliance steps required by any external service you choose to use. Additionally, use of or participation in some of our Services may require you to undergo identity verification or compliance checks.

You assume all liability for any losses or damages arising from your failure to abide by these obligations. If you violate any of the above, we may take action including suspension or termination of your access, as detailed in Section 14, and you may also be subject to legal consequences.

8. Third-Party Services and Content

In using the Services, you may interact with or utilize third-party content, software, and services that are not operated by us. We provide compatibility or connectivity to some third-party networks and tools for your convenience, but we do not control or endorse third-party offerings. You acknowledge and agree that:

8.1. No Control Over Third Parties

The Company does not own or operate the independent blockchain protocols or any third-party services that you might access via our Services. We simply provide software tools that interface with these networks. We have no ability to control the uptime, reliability, or functionality of third-party networks or services. Your interactions with third-party networks and services are solely between you and those providers.

8.2. Third-Party Terms Apply

When you use any third-party application, content, or service, you may be subject to that third party’s own terms and privacy policy. These Terms do not govern the terms of any third-party services, and we are not responsible for your compliance with those terms. It is your responsibility to review and understand any third-party terms before using their services. We do not assume any obligations or liability in connection with third-party terms or agreements.

8.3. No Warranty or Endorsement

We make no warranties or representations about any third-party content, information, or services. We do not endorse any third-party products or services that may be mentioned or integrated with the Services, and the presence of a link or integration does not imply our recommendation or approval.

8.4. Assumption of Risk with External Content

Any use of third-party websites or resources that our Services might link to is at your own risk. External links are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for the content on external sites or any harm that may arise from visiting them. You should use caution and your own judgment when accessing any third-party content.

8.5. Blockchain Transactions Are Irreversible

When our Services enable you to initiate transactions on the Network or any other integrated blockchain, the actual transaction is processed by the decentralized network, not by us. We do not have control over the confirmation or execution of transactions on the blockchain. Once a transaction has been submitted and confirmed on a blockchain, it typically cannot be altered, reversed, or cancelled by any party. The Network’s rules and mechanics govern the execution of your transaction. You assume all risk for transactions you initiate, including the risk that a transaction may fail, be delayed, or execute with unexpected outcomes. The Company has no ability to reverse or undo any on-chain action you take.

8.6. No Liability for Third-Party Failures

We shall not be responsible for any losses or damages arising from the acts or omissions of third parties or the failure of any third-party component that you interact with through the Services. This includes, without limitation: network outages or failures by validators or node operators; bugs or vulnerabilities in third-party smart contracts; changes in third-party protocols; security breaches or hacks of third-party platforms; or any other issue outside of our direct control.

While our Services aim to facilitate your interactions with a variety of decentralized and third-party systems, you use all third-party content and services at your own discretion and risk. We disclaim any and all liability arising from your use of or reliance on any third-party materials accessed through our Services.

9. No Financial or Investment Advice

Use of our Services may involve digital assets, tokens, or cryptocurrencies. However, nothing in the Services constitutes financial, investment, or legal advice. You acknowledge and agree to the following:

9.1. Informational Purposes Only

Any data or information available through the Services is provided purely for general information. We do not warrant that any such information is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. No content available on the Services is intended to be or should be taken as professional advice (investment, financial, legal, or otherwise). Before making decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding digital assets, you should conduct your own due diligence and consult advisors where appropriate.

9.2. No Advisory Relationship

Your use of the Services does not create any advisory, fiduciary, or professional relationship between you and the Company. We are not your broker, dealer, investment advisor, or legal advisor, and we owe you no fiduciary duties. Any decisions you make using the Services, such as participating in governance, deploying or interacting with a smart contract, or transacting with digital assets, are made at your sole discretion and risk. You are solely responsible for evaluating the merits and risks of any transaction or action.

9.3. User Responsibility

You acknowledge that digital assets and blockchain projects are risky and volatile. You should not interpret any content, communication, or functionality of the Services as a recommendation or endorsement of any investment or project. “Do Your Own Research (DYOR)” is critical. Always carefully consider your financial situation and risk tolerance before engaging in any blockchain or cryptocurrency-related activities.

9.4. No Client Relationship

Unless you have a separate, formal, written agreement with us for advisory or consulting services, we are not liable for any use you make of information obtained through the Services. There is no client-professional relationship here. You are simply using a software service.

10. Risk Disclosures

By using the Services, you expressly acknowledge and assume significant risks inherent to blockchain and cryptoasset activities. Interacting with the Network (and related services) can carry financial and technical risks. You agree that you understand and accept the following non-exhaustive list of risks:

10.1. Volatility of Digital Assets

Cryptocurrencies and digital tokens (including any token that may be used on the Network or related networks) are highly volatile. The value of a coin or token can fluctuate dramatically over short periods due to market factors, regulatory events, technical developments, or general economic conditions. You can incur significant losses in a short time. By using the Services, you understand that the value of assets you hold or use may go up or down unpredictably, and you bear all risk of loss.

10.2. Risk of Total Loss

Digital assets you hold in a non-custodial wallet are not protected by any bank or government insurance. Once you transfer a digital asset to a blockchain address, there is no guaranteed recovery if it’s lost, stolen, or its value drops. You should only invest or use funds that you can afford to lose entirely. The Company is not responsible for any loss of value in your assets.

10.3. Loss of Credentials

If you lose your private key, seed phrase, or password for your wallet, you will likely lose access to all digital assets controlled by that wallet. Forgotten passwords, lost recovery phrases, or destroyed devices can mean permanent loss. We have no ability to restore your password or access to your wallet. Similarly, if someone obtains your private keys through phishing, hacking, malware, or otherwise, they can steal your assets and we cannot help recover them.

10.4. Smart Contract and Code Risks

The Services may be composed of code that you or third parties write. Smart contracts can have bugs or vulnerabilities. You might deploy or interact with code that does not do what you expected, or that others can exploit. Bugs or exploits in smart contracts can lead to loss of funds or unintended behavior. While the Services aim for determinism and safety, no blockchain or smart contract platform is completely free of risk. Always exercise caution and, if you are not knowledgeable about coding, be careful about using unverified contracts.

10.5. Blockchain Network Risks

The Network, and any other networks you interface with via the Services, rely on a distributed network of validators and nodes. These networks might experience failures or attacks. There is also a risk of forks or splits in the blockchain, which can affect which version of the chain is considered valid and may affect asset balances or contract state. The Company does not control these network events. You acknowledge that network disruptions, forks, or consensus failures are possible and could result in unexpected outcomes or losses.

10.6. Regulatory and Legal Uncertainty

Blockchain technology and digital assets operate in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. Laws and regulations can change or be applied in unexpected ways. Regulatory actions can severely impact the value or legality of your blockchain activities. You are responsible for staying informed about and complying with any laws and regulations that apply to your use of the Services. The Company is not responsible for informing you of legal changes, and we are not liable for regulatory actions that impact you.

10.7. Third-Party dApp or Protocol Risks

If you use the Services to interact with third-party decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, NFT marketplaces, or any external smart contracts, you assume the risks associated with those services. We do not guarantee the safety or security of any third-party dApp and have no responsibility for losses arising from their failures.

10.8. Operational and Technical Risks

You acknowledge that the Services may suffer from bugs, errors, or technical issues that could prevent you from using the Services as intended or even at all. We may need to take down certain Services for maintenance or updates, during which time you might not be able to access them. There is also the risk that software updates could introduce unexpected issues or incompatibilities. You agree that you will not hold us responsible for service interruptions, delays, or feature malfunctions. Use of software and the Internet always carries risks, and you accept those risks when using our Services.

10.9. Market and Liquidity Risks

The digital asset markets can experience illiquidity or dislocations. This means you may not always be able to buy or sell assets at the price or time you want. In extreme cases, a token might lose almost all market value or become non-transferable if trading is halted or no buyers exist. Using the Services could tie your assets up in ways where you cannot easily liquidate them. You acknowledge that you understand these market risks and that no outcomes are guaranteed.

10.10. Future Development and Changes

There may be significant changes in technology or governance of the platform through community decisions or upgrades. Future upgrades could change how Services function or even introduce new requirements. There is no guarantee that the Services will continue in its current form; the Network or related software could fork into different projects, and the Services could change or cease if the community decides. You are aware that you are participating in a dynamic, experimental system, and there is no promise of continued operation or value.

You acknowledge that you have a sufficient understanding of blockchain technology, cryptographic assets, smart contracts, and the risks associated with them to use the Services. You agree that you assume all risks related to your use of the Services and blockchain activities, whether or not those risks are specifically identified in these Terms. The Company will not be responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that you incur due to these inherent risks.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, WE MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY THAT:

• THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR EXPECTATIONS;

• THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;

• ANY INFORMATION OR CONTENT OBTAINED THROUGH THE SERVICES WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, OR RELIABLE; OR

• ANY DEFECTS OR BUGS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE IDENTIFIED OR CORRECTED.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE CONTINUOUS, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS-FREE, OR SECURE OPERATION OF THE SERVICES OR THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED. ANY CONTENT OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED THROUGH THE USE OF THE SERVICES IS AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION, AND YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OR USE OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL.

THE COMPANY DOES NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES OR ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE OR APPLICATION. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICES WILL NOT INFRINGE THE RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties, so to that extent, some of the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, however, our warranties shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.

12. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY OR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, ADVISERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUES, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE SERVICES OR THESE TERMS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, STATUTE, OR OTHERWISE, AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

This means that, without limitation, we will not be liable for any losses or damages that result from:

• Your use of (or inability to use) the Services, including any error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation or transmission, or any system or blockchain failure.
• The cost of procurement of substitute goods or services.
• Any investments, expenditures, or commitments by you in connection with your use of the Services.
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the Services.
• Any other matter related to the Services beyond our reasonable control, including actions of third parties or “force majeure” events as described in Section 18.

THE COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICES IS LIMITED TO THE GREATER OF:

• THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FEES, IF ANY, YOU PAID TO US FOR USE OF THE SERVICES IN THE TWELVE MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM; OR

• US $100.00.

If applicable law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, then some of the above limitations may not apply to you. In those cases, the Company’s liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its parent, affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, agents, and licensors (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, disputes, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use or misuse of any of the Services;
• Your breach or alleged breach of these Terms or of any representation, warranty, or covenant in these Terms;
• Your violation of any applicable law, rule, or regulation in connection with your use of the Services;
• Any content you create, upload, or disseminate using the Services, including any claims that such content infringes or misappropriates the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any third party, or that such content is defamatory or unlawful; or
• Your interaction with any third-party services, products, or content, including any transactions or disputes between you and a third party that occurred via the Services.

The Company reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, without limiting your indemnification obligations with respect to that matter. In such a case, you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claim and you must not settle any such claim without our prior written consent.

14. Modifications, Suspension, and Termination

14.1. Modifications to Services

You understand that the Services are subject to change. The Company may, at any time and without prior notice, modify, suspend, or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any part of the Services under our control, or change or remove any features or functionality. We may also suspend access to the Services for maintenance or security reasons. While we will endeavor to inform users of major changes or downtime, there may be cases where immediate action is required and we cannot provide advance notice. You agree that we are not liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the Services, in whole or in part.

Your continued use of the Services after any changes to the Services or these Terms constitutes acceptance of those changes. If you do not agree to any updated Terms or to any change in the Services, you should stop using the Services.

14.2. Termination by You

You may stop using the Services at any time. If you wish to terminate your agreement with these Terms, you may do so simply by discontinuing use of all Services. Keep in mind that if you stop using the Services, any content you posted on the Network will remain on-chain as we cannot remove on-chain data.

14.3. Termination by Company

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services under our control, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion, immediately and without prior notice, if we suspect or determine that:

• you have violated any provision of these Terms or any applicable law;

• you have engaged in any fraudulent, harmful, or illegal activities in relation to the Services;

• you are a Restricted Person or we are legally prohibited from providing the Services to you;

• your use of the Services poses a security risk or potential legal liability to us or any other user; or

• you have otherwise acted in a way that is detrimental to the Services or other users.

We may also terminate or suspend the Services in their entirety if required by circumstances beyond our control or if required to comply with law or an order from authorities.

If we terminate your access and you believe it was a mistake, you may contact us to request reconsideration via the contact information in Section 18.10, but we are under no obligation to reverse our decision.

14.4. Effects of Termination

Upon any termination of your access to the Services, whether by you or by us, all rights granted to you under these Terms will cease immediately. You must stop all use of our Services. It is your responsibility, prior to terminating use, to secure any needed information. The Company has no obligation to provide you with data from the Services after termination. We will not be liable to you for compensation, reimbursement, or damages in connection with any termination of Services, whether for loss of prospective profits, goodwill, or otherwise. No termination will affect any rights or obligations that by their nature should survive, as described below.

14.5. Survival

The following provisions shall survive any expiration or termination of these Terms: any obligations or liabilities incurred by you prior to termination, the license rights granted by you to content, if any, and all sections relating to Disclaimer of Warranties, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, Dispute Resolution, and General Terms, including Governing Law. Termination does not relieve you from liability for any wrongful actions you may have taken during the period of using the Services, and we reserve the right to pursue legal action for any violations of these Terms even after termination.

15. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

15.1. Governing Law

These Terms, and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to its conflict of law principles. This governing law applies no matter where you are located, and even if you are outside of the United States.

15.2. Initial Dispute Resolution

We want to address any concerns you may have without formal legal proceedings. Before filing any claim against the Company, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting us at our designated support or legal contact, as set forth in Section 18.10. Please include a brief written description of your dispute or issue and your contact information. We will attempt in good faith to negotiate and resolve the dispute with you informally. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days after the notice is received, either you or we may initiate formal proceedings as outlined below.

15.3. Binding Arbitration

Except for the exceptions expressly listed below, you and the Company agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation, or validity thereof (collectively, “Disputes”), shall be resolved solely by binding arbitration on an individual basis. This means you are waiving your right to have such Disputes resolved in a court of law by a judge or jury, and waiving your right to participate in a class action or similar proceeding. Instead, all Disputes will be settled by a neutral arbitrator, whose decision will be final except for a limited right of appeal under the U.S. Federal Arbitration Act.

15.4. Arbitration Procedure

Arbitration shall be administered by JAMS in accordance with the JAMS Comprehensive Arbitration Rules and Procedures. If your claim is for less than $250,000 USD, the JAMS Expedited Procedures shall apply. If JAMS is not available or refuses to arbitrate, the parties shall mutually select an alternative reputable arbitration provider. The arbitration shall be conducted in English. The seat of the arbitration shall be in the State of Delaware, USA. At our discretion, the arbitration may be conducted virtually or in person in Delaware, unless the parties mutually agree to another location. Delaware law shall apply in the arbitration as provided above. The arbitrator will have authority to decide issues of arbitrability and jurisdiction, including issues relating to the scope or enforceability of this arbitration agreement. The arbitrator can award any relief that a court of law could, including individual injunctive relief or statutory damages, but may only award such relief in favor of the individual party seeking relief and cannot award relief for or against anyone who is not a party to the proceeding.

15.5. Arbitration Fees

Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees will be governed by the JAMS Rules. If you are an individual consumer and cannot afford the arbitration fees, or if the fees would be prohibitively expensive compared to litigation, we will consider a request to reimburse a portion of your arbitration filing fee, provided that the arbitrator does not determine your claims to be frivolous. Each party will be responsible for their own attorneys’ fees and costs unless the arbitrator rules otherwise or an applicable law provides for attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party.

15.6. Confidentiality

The arbitration proceedings, including any award, shall be confidential, except as necessary to enforce the award or as required by law.

15.7. Exceptions to Arbitration

While we expect most issues can be resolved via arbitration, the following exceptions apply:

15.7.1. Small Claims

Either party may choose to bring an individual claim in a small claims court of competent jurisdiction instead of arbitration, provided the claim qualifies for that court’s jurisdictional limits. If the small claims action is transferred or appealed to a higher court, it must be submitted to arbitration.

15.7.2. Intellectual Property & Equitable Relief

Either party may bring a lawsuit in court to enforce their intellectual property rights or to seek injunctive or other equitable relief for claims related to unauthorized access, use, or misuse of the Services. In such cases, the parties agree that the court may enter appropriate injunctive relief to prevent harm while the merits of the claim are decided.

15.8. Class Action and Jury Trial Waiver

You and the Company agree that all Disputes will be resolved only on an individual basis, and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action. You waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action against the Company.

15.8.1. No Class Arbitrations or Actions

The arbitrator may not consolidate or join the claims of other individuals or parties in a similar situation, and may not preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding. Each party agrees to arbitration only on an individual basis.

15.8.2. If Class Waiver is Unenforceable

If a court decides that applicable law precludes enforcement of any of this subsection’s limitations as to a particular claim or request for relief and all appeals are exhausted or not taken, then you and we agree that such claim or request for relief, and only that claim or request, will proceed in a court of competent jurisdiction, but the class action and jury waiver shall still apply to the fullest extent allowed. You and the Company agree to waive any right to a jury trial for any such court proceeding. Furthermore, in such an event, you agree to bring any claim only in the state or federal courts located in the State of Delaware, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

15.9. Severability of Arbitration Provisions

If any portion of this Section 15 is found to be unenforceable or unlawful for a particular dispute, then the unenforceable portion shall be severed and the remainder of this Section shall still apply. In the event that the entirety of this arbitration agreement is found unenforceable for a dispute, you and the Company agree that the exclusive jurisdiction and venue described in Section 18.11 shall govern any court proceedings.

16. Intellectual Property and DMCA

16.1. Ownership of the Services and Trademarks

All content, software, technology, and materials comprising the Services are protected by intellectual property rights. The Company, and its affiliates and licensors, retain all right, title, and interest in and to the Services and all associated intellectual property, including:

• the software and source code for the Services, and related tools;
• the design, architecture, and compilation of all content in our web interfaces;
• our logos, graphics, and trademarks; and
• any informational content or text on our websites or documentation.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to transfer any ownership of intellectual property to you. Your use of the Services does not grant you any ownership rights in our intellectual property or that of third parties. All rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms are reserved by the Company and our licensors.

We grant you a limited license to use our Services under Section 6, but except as explicitly allowed in these Terms, you may not:

• copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the Services or any part thereof;
• reverse engineer, decompile, or attempt to extract the source code of any proprietary component of the Services, except to the extent such activity is expressly permitted by applicable open-source licenses or law notwithstanding this limitation; or
• use any of the Company’s names, logos, or trademarks without our prior written consent.

16.2. User Contributions and Content License

To the extent you submit feedback, support requests, off-chain comments, bug reports, or other content directly through the Services, and not directly to the Network, you grant the Company a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute that content solely as necessary to operate, secure, support, and improve the Services.

On-chain transactions, on-chain content, and code uploads are not governed by this Section 16.2. Those activities are governed by the Gno.land Network Interaction Terms and, for code uploads, the Gno.land Contributor License Agreement.

16.3. DMCA Copyright Policy

The Company respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Services to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") and other applicable law, it is our policy to respond expeditiously to proper notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the DMCA. If you are a copyright owner (or an agent of one) and believe that content available through the Services infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA notification to our designated copyright agent:

Attn: DMCA Agent – NewTendermint Legal Carolyn Pehrson, ACP (Registration #153281) 25876 The Old Rd #41, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381, USA Email: legal@newtendermint.org

Please note you may also use our contact email (legal@newtendermint.org) to send an initial notice, but for a formal DMCA claim we may ask for a written follow-up to the above address if needed.

DMCA Takedown Notice: To be effective, your notification must be in writing and include all of the following information (per 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)):

1. Identification of the work claimed to be infringed: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed. If multiple copyrighted works are covered in one notice, you can provide a representative list.
2. Identification of the material infringing your copyright: A description of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and information reasonably sufficient to locate the material. Please provide the precise location (e.g., a URL or realm address or specific transaction hash) of the allegedly infringing content.
3. Your contact information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and an email address.
4. A statement of good faith, accuracy and authority: A statement that you have a good-faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. Additionally, include a statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner of the copyright (or authorized to act on behalf of the owner).
5. Your physical or electronic signature.

Once your DMCA notice is received and found compliant, we will respond by investigating the claim and, if appropriate, by removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material. Because of the immutable, on-chain nature of some content, our actions may include preventing the content from being accessed via our Service or other measures within our control.

Counter-Notification: If you believe that content you posted was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification under the DMCA. A valid counter-notice must be sent to our designated agent (contact above) and include the following:

1. Identification of the material that has been removed or to which access has been disabled, and the location (URL, etc.) at which the material appeared before removal.
2. 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.
3. Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which your address is located (or for the District of Delaware if your address is outside the USA), and that you will accept service of process from the person (or their agent) who provided the original DMCA notification.
4. Your physical or electronic signature.

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may restore the removed content after at least 10 business days unless our designated agent first receives notice that the original notifier has filed a court action to restrain you from infringing the copyrighted material.

It is our policy, in appropriate circumstances, to disable or terminate the accounts or access of users who are repeat infringers. Given that content is largely on-chain, “termination” may mean preventing a user’s content from being accessed via our Services or other measures within our control.

17. Open Source Licenses

Various components of the Network’s software and Services are released under open source licenses. Nothing in these Terms is intended to limit or restrict your rights under any applicable open source license.

The Gno.land and GnoVM software are licensed under the GNO Network General Public License, version 6 (or any later version published by NewTendermint, LLC), including its Additional Terms on Strong Attribution. On-chain code publication and execution are also subject to the Gno.land Network Interaction Terms, and package uploads are additionally subject to the Gno.land Contributor License Agreement.

You are responsible for reviewing, understanding, and complying fully with all applicable licenses. If a conflict arises between these Terms and any open source license applicable to specific software components, the open source license will prevail and govern that component.

18. General Terms

This section contains additional contractual terms that apply generally to these Terms and your relationship with the Company.

18.1. Entire Agreement

These Terms, including any documents incorporated by reference such as the Privacy Policy and any addendums or additional terms for specific services, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Services. They supersede any prior agreements, understandings, or communications, whether oral or written, between you and us about the subject matter of these Terms. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any statement, promise, or representation by us or on our behalf that is not explicitly stated in these Terms. These Terms incorporate by reference the Gno.land Network Interaction Terms with respect to on-chain submissions and on-chain content or state licensing, and the Gno.land Contributor License Agreement with respect to code package publishing to the Network.

18.2. Amendments

We may update, amend, or modify these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice by posting the updated Terms with a new “Last Updated” date on our website and may additionally provide notice through other channels, such as an announcement on our site or an email notification, if appropriate. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting, unless stated otherwise. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically. By continuing to use the Services after an update, you accept and agree to the revised Terms. If you do not agree to any amended Terms, you must stop using the Services.

18.3. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible, and the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in full force and effect. If necessary, the unenforceable provision will be deemed modified to the minimal extent necessary to make it enforceable. If a provision is invalid in one jurisdiction but would be valid under the laws of another jurisdiction, it shall be deemed severed only for that specific jurisdiction.

18.4. Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any of your rights or obligations hereunder, without our prior written consent. Any attempted assignment by you in violation of this clause will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms, in whole or in part, to any of our affiliates or in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, or by operation of law or otherwise, and you hereby consent to such assignment. These Terms will bind and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, and permitted assigns.

18.5. No Waiver

Our failure or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under these Terms shall not operate as a waiver thereof. No waiver of any term of these Terms by us shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of that term or any other term. Even if we act in a way that appears to you to be inconsistent with these Terms, such action shall not be deemed a waiver or constructive amendment of these Terms.

18.6. Relationship of Parties

Both you and the Company are independent parties. These Terms do not create any agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment relationship between you and us. You have no authority to act on behalf of the Company or bind us to any obligation, and you shall not represent yourself as our agent or representative.

18.7. Third-Party Beneficiaries

These Terms are intended for the benefit of you and the Company and our respective successors and assigns. Except as expressly provided in these Terms, there are no third-party beneficiaries to these Terms. No other person or entity shall have any rights to enforce any of these Terms.

18.8. Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform as required by these Terms because of any cause or condition beyond our reasonable control. This includes, but is not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, war or terrorism, riots, government action, embargoes or blockades, national or regional emergencies, epidemics or pandemics, strikes or labor disputes, power or utility outages, network or communication failures, or any other events beyond our control. In the event of a force majeure event, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the event, and we will make reasonable efforts to resume performance as soon as practicable.

18.9. Notices

We may provide notices or communications to you by electronic means. By using the Services, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. We may send you notices by email, by in-Service notifications or announcements, by posting to an official blog or forum we maintain, or by any other method we reasonably believe will reach you. You are responsible for keeping your contact information current and for checking for communications. Notices are deemed received by you within 24 hours of the time posted or sent by us. If you need to contact us for any reason, including to provide a legal notice or to ask questions, you may do so via the contact information provided below.

18.10. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms or the Services, you can contact the Company at:

Email: legal@newtendermint.org Mailing Address: NewTendermint, LLC, 25876 The Old Rd #41, Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381, USA (Attn: Legal Department).

(Please note: The above mailing address is provided for legal notice purposes. For general support inquiries, email is typically the fastest route.)

18.11. Jurisdiction and Venue

Subject to the dispute resolution provisions above, you agree that any judicial proceedings, in cases where arbitration is not required or is found unenforceable, will be brought in, and you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of, the state and federal courts located within the State of Delaware, USA. You waive any objection to jurisdiction and venue in such courts. You also agree to waive any right to a trial by jury in any such proceeding.

18.12. No Oral Modifications

You agree that you will not rely on any oral statements or representations regarding the content of these Terms. These Terms may only be amended as provided herein, through a written, published modification or an agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

18.13. Export Controls and Sanctions

You may not use, export, re-export, import, or transfer any part of the Services except as authorized by United States law, the laws of the jurisdiction in which you use the Services, and any other applicable laws. In particular, but without limitation, the Services, and any related software or technical information you obtain from us, may not be exported or re-exported:

• into any U.S.-embargoed country or to anyone on any U.S. government restricted list, such as the Specially Designated Nationals list; or

• for any purpose prohibited by export control laws, including nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons proliferation.

By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you are not located in any such country or on any such list, and that you will comply with all applicable export and import laws.

18.14. Language

These Terms are written in English. If these Terms are translated into another language, the English version shall prevail to the extent of any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and a translated version.

18.15. Headings and Interpretation

Section titles and headings in these Terms are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. In these Terms, the words “including” and “include” mean “including, but not limited to.” Any examples given are illustrative and not the sole possible instances of a concept.

18.16. Consent to Electronic Agreement

Your acceptance of these Terms, and any other agreements referenced herein, occurs electronically, such as by your use of the Services or by a prompt asking for agreement. You agree that such electronic acceptance has the same force and effect as a physical signature.