Terms of Use

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your use of the NEUS Network protocol, API services, documentation, and related tools (collectively, the "Service") provided by NEUS Network, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("NEUS," "we," "us," or "our").

1. Service Provider

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and NEUS Network, Inc. By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

2. Service Description

NEUS Network provides decentralized verification infrastructure that enables creation of cryptographic proofs for digital assets, content ownership, and credentials. The Service includes:

• Protocol infrastructure and smart contracts

• API services for verification requests

• Software development kits (SDKs) and documentation

• Developer tools and integration examples

3. No Investment Promises or Financial Rights

IMPORTANT: The Service is not an investment product, security, or financial instrument.

• No Financial Returns: Use of the Service confers no right to profits, dividends, or financial returns

• No Investment Advice: Nothing in the Service constitutes investment or financial advice

• No Ownership Rights: Access to the Service does not grant ownership in NEUS Network, Inc.

• Utility Only: Any tokens, NFTs, or digital assets are for utility and access purposes only

4. Acceptable Use

Permitted Uses

• Create verification proofs for legitimate purposes

• Integrate NEUS protocols into applications and services

• Build tools and applications using our SDKs and APIs

• Contribute to open-source components under applicable licenses

Prohibited Uses

• Create competing NEUS Network services (subject to Business Source License restrictions)

• Use the Service for illegal activities or fraud

• Attempt to circumvent rate limits or security measures

• Submit false or misleading verification data

• Violate intellectual property rights of others

5. Service Availability and Limitations

No Uptime Guarantees

• The Service is provided "as-is" without warranties of availability

• We may suspend or discontinue the Service at any time

• Blockchain networks may experience delays or failures outside our control

Rate Limits

• API usage is subject to rate limiting and fair use policies

• Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent restrictions

6. Privacy and Data Protection

• NEUS is designed to minimize data collection and processing

• We collect only essential technical data and user-provided profile data (when users choose to share)

• All data handling is governed by our Privacy Policy

• Users control their verification data through wallet-based authentication

7. Intellectual Property

Our Rights

• NEUS Network, Inc. owns all rights to the Service infrastructure

• Smart contracts are licensed under Business Source License 1.1

• SDKs and developer tools are licensed under Apache 2.0

• Trademark "NEUS" is owned by NEUS Network, Inc.

Your Rights

• You retain ownership of content you verify through the Service

• You grant us necessary rights to process verification requests

• Your use of open-source components is governed by their respective licenses

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• NEUS NETWORK, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

• OUR TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100 OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE SERVICE IN THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS

• WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK FAILURES, THIRD-PARTY SERVICE OUTAGES, OR USER ERROR

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless NEUS Network, Inc. from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service

• Your violation of these Terms

• Your violation of any third-party rights

• Content you submit for verification

10. Governing Law and Disputes

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Dispute Resolution

Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association in Delaware, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property violations.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Material changes will be announced through our official communication channels.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at any time for violation of these Terms or for any other reason. You may discontinue use at any time.

13. Refund Policy

Credit Purchases

Credit purchases are final and non-refundable. Credits are consumed upon use for verification operations and cannot be returned.

Payment Method: Credits are purchased via Ethereum blockchain transactions. Once a payment transaction is confirmed on-chain, it cannot be reversed.

Exceptional Circumstances: In exceptional circumstances (e.g., service outages preventing credit usage, duplicate charges due to technical errors), refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact [email protected] with your transaction details.

Chargebacks: Credit card chargebacks are not applicable as we do not process credit card payments. All payments are processed via blockchain transactions.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms:

• Email: [email protected]

• Address: NEUS Network, Inc., 1111B S Governors Ave STE 39950, Dover, DE 19904, USA

By using the NEUS Network Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.