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Terms of Service
Effective date: [Date]
Last updated: [Date]
1. Agreement
These Terms of Service ("Terms") are an agreement between you and Vivid Coding LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Vivid Coding," "we," "us"), and they govern your use of vividcoding.com, the ProofPay app, and related services (the "Services"). By using the Services, you agree to these Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least [18] years old and able to form a binding contract. The Services may not be available in every jurisdiction. You are responsible for following the laws that apply to you.
3. Accounts
You are responsible for your account credentials and for all activity under your account. Tell us promptly if you suspect unauthorized access.
4. How ProofPay works
ProofPay lets users complete tasks and receive bitcoin payments over the Lightning Network once those tasks are verified. Verification is done according to each task's stated requirements and [describe the verification process]. We may approve or reject submissions under those requirements.
5. Non-custodial service and Strike
Vivid Coding does not take custody of, hold, or control user funds. Payments are processed through Strike, a third-party provider. Your use of Strike is governed by Strike's own terms and policies, and Vivid Coding is not responsible for Strike's services. [Counsel to confirm wording based on the actual flow of funds.]
6. Bitcoin risks
Bitcoin's value can change significantly. Lightning payments may fail, be delayed, or be irreversible once sent. Make sure your payout details are correct. Vivid Coding does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice.
7. Taxes
You are responsible for any taxes on payments you receive. [Counsel to address any reporting obligations.]
8. Acceptable use
You agree not to: - Submit false, fraudulent, or plagiarized proof. - Create multiple accounts to game tasks or rewards. - Use the Services for any unlawful purpose, including money laundering or sanctions evasion. - Interfere with, attack, or reverse-engineer the Services. - Infringe the rights of others.
We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.
9. Fees
[Describe any fees, or state that there are none at this time.] Network or Strike fees may apply.
10. Intellectual property
The Services, including the ProofPay name and software, belong to Vivid Coding or its licensors. You keep ownership of content you submit, and you grant us a license to use it as needed to operate the Services and verify tasks. [Confirm scope.]
11. Disclaimers
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
12. Limitation of liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, VIVID CODING WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY WILL NOT EXCEED [AMOUNT]. [Counsel to finalize.]
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify Vivid Coding against claims that arise from your misuse of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
14. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. [Counsel to specify venue, arbitration, and any class-action waiver.]
15. Changes
We may update these Terms. If you keep using the Services after an update, you accept the revised Terms.
16. Contact
Questions about these Terms: keith@vividcoding.com