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# Terms and Conditions

*Last updated: January 2026*

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Piny and its related websites, applications, smart contracts, and services (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using Piny, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Service.

> **Important:** Nothing in these Terms is legal, tax, or investment advice. You are responsible for your own decisions and for complying with the laws that apply to you.

## 1. Eligibility and accounts

* You must be legally able to enter into a binding agreement in your jurisdiction to use the Service.
* To use most features, you need a **compatible Web3 wallet** (such as a browser wallet or mobile wallet) and, where required, an account created through Piny.
* You are solely responsible for:
  * Keeping your wallet, private keys, seed phrase, and any passwords **secure and confidential**.
  * All actions taken through your wallet or account, whether or not you authorised them.
* Piny cannot recover or reset your private keys or seed phrase. If you lose access to your wallet, you may permanently lose access to your NFTs and any assets associated with it.

## 2. Use of blockchain networks and smart contracts

* Piny interacts with **public blockchain networks** (such as EVM-compatible chains) via smart contracts.
* Transactions on these networks are **irreversible** once confirmed and may involve **gas fees** or other network costs that you must pay.
* You understand and accept that:
  * Network congestion, forks, bugs, or upgrades can delay or disrupt transactions.
  * Smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities, bugs, or unexpected behaviours, even if they have been tested or audited.
  * Piny does not control the underlying networks and **cannot guarantee** transaction confirmation, speed, or cost.
* By using Piny, you accept all risks related to interacting with blockchains and smart contracts.

## 3. NFTs, markers, events, and collections

* Piny lets you create and interact with **markers**, **events**, and **collections**, many of which are represented as NFTs on-chain.
* Markers and events themselves are created and stored **on the blockchain** through smart contracts. Piny does not own or host these tokens; it reads data from the relevant networks and presents it to you in a searchable and navigable interface.
* When you mint or acquire an NFT through Piny:
  * You obtain ownership of the token on the relevant network, subject to the rules of that network and any applicable third-party terms (for example, marketplace or wallet providers).
  * You do **not** automatically receive intellectual property rights to the underlying content (such as images, text, or brands) unless this is explicitly granted to you by the rights holder.
* **Markers and events:**
  * Creating or joining events may require payment of **mint fees**, **service fees**, **event participation fees**, or other on-chain payments, all of which are shown to you before you confirm a transaction.
  * Once a marker is minted into an event, it remains part of that event’s on-chain or off-chain history, even if the event owner later changes configuration or visuals.
  * Unless otherwise explicitly stated, **mint fees are non-refundable**. Once a mint transaction is confirmed on-chain, it cannot be reversed.
* **Collections:**
  * Collections in Piny are **off‑chain groupings** of markers you own. They help you organise your NFTs but do not change on-chain ownership.
  * Adding a marker to a collection, updating a collection, or deleting a collection does not burn or transfer the underlying NFT.
* While markers and events are on-chain and cannot be altered or removed by Piny, Piny **reserves the right not to display certain markers or events publicly** in the app or website if they appear to conflict with Piny’s policies or with applicable laws or regulations in any relevant jurisdiction. Where reasonably possible and technically feasible, Piny may still allow the creator to view their own markers or events in a more limited or private way, even if they are not shown publicly.
* Piny may use automated and manual validation to check marker and event data (for example, metadata size and structure, image format and dimensions, and consistency between on-chain data and metadata). Markers or events that fail these checks may be marked with violations and may not appear in public views, even though the underlying NFTs remain on-chain in your wallet. The specific technical limits and validation rules may evolve over time as Piny improves the Service; the most current expectations are reflected in the documentation and in-app guidance.

## 4. Market and pricing risks

* Piny may offer a **Market** where users can list, buy, and sell markers or other NFTs.
* Prices for NFTs, tokens, and other digital assets are **highly volatile** and can change quickly or become illiquid.
* You acknowledge and agree that:
  * You may lose some or all of the value of any assets you buy, sell, or hold.
  * Past activity or prices are **not** a guarantee of future performance or liquidity.
  * Piny does not provide investment, tax, or financial advice and does not recommend that you buy, sell, or hold any asset.
* You are solely responsible for:
  * Evaluating any listing or purchase.
  * Checking all details (including asset, price, network, token type, and fees) before you confirm a transaction.

## 5. Third-party services and integrations

* To use Piny, you may rely on or interact with third-party services, including:
  * Wallet providers.
  * Block explorers.
  * NFT marketplaces.
  * Infrastructure or storage providers (for example, IPFS gateways).
* These services are not controlled by Piny and may have their own terms, privacy policies, and risks.
* Piny is not responsible for:
  * The availability, security, or performance of third-party services.
  * Any loss or damage resulting from your use of third-party services.

## 6. Your content and conduct

* You are responsible for all content you create, upload, or link through Piny, including marker images, messages, event descriptions, and collection names and descriptions.
* You agree **not** to use Piny to create, share, or promote any content that:
  * Is illegal, fraudulent, or deceptive.
  * Is hateful, harassing, or threatening.
  * Infringes or violates the intellectual property, privacy, or other rights of any person or entity.
  * Contains malware, phishing links, or other harmful code.
* You represent and warrant that you have all rights and permissions necessary to use and share any content you submit.
* Piny may, at its discretion and where reasonably possible, remove or restrict access to content or accounts that appear to violate these Terms or applicable law. However, Piny may not be able to remove content that is already stored on-chain or on decentralised storage networks.

## 7. No guarantee of availability or continuity

* Piny is provided on an **"as is" and "as available"** basis.
* Piny does not guarantee that the Service will be:
  * Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
  * Compatible with every device, wallet, or browser.
* Features may change, be added, or be removed over time. Piny may suspend or discontinue parts of the Service, temporarily or permanently, with or without notice, as permitted by law.

## 8. Fees and taxes

* Some actions in Piny (such as minting markers, joining events, or trading on the Market) involve fees, including but not limited to:
  * Blockchain gas fees.
  * Service fees or protocol fees.
  * Event participation or pin fees.
* Before you confirm a transaction, the relevant fees are shown to you in the interface or your wallet.
* You are solely responsible for:
  * Paying all fees associated with your transactions.
  * Any taxes that may apply to your activities, including income, capital gains, or other taxes in your jurisdiction.
* For **event participation fees**, the payment is transferred on-chain to the address configured by the event creator. Because these transfers happen directly on the blockchain, Piny **cannot change, redirect, refund, or recover** funds if an incorrect address was set by the event creator or if you approve and sign a transaction with wrong parameters.

## 9. Disclaimers and limitation of liability

* To the maximum extent permitted by law:
  * Piny disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  * Piny is **not liable** for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of profits, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, arising out of or in connection with your use of (or inability to use) the Service.
* Without limiting the above, Piny is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from:
  * Your use of wallets, private keys, or seed phrases.
  * Errors or failures in smart contracts or blockchain networks.
  * Market volatility or changes in asset values.
  * Unauthorised access to your accounts, provided Piny has not failed to meet its own legal obligations.

## 10. Changes to the Terms

* Piny may update these Terms from time to time.
* When we make changes, we will update the **"Last updated"** date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
* Your continued use of the Service after the updated Terms become effective means that you accept the changes.

## 11. Governing law and disputes

* These Terms are intended to be interpreted in line with the laws applicable where Piny is operated, unless mandatory law in your country requires otherwise.
* Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Service should first be addressed informally by contacting Piny through the channels indicated in the app or website.
* If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it may be submitted to the competent courts in the applicable jurisdiction, unless mandatory law provides otherwise.

## 12. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please use the contact or support channels provided in the Piny application or on the official website.