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# Terms of Service

**Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan**\
**Website:** [https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com](https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/)<br>

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, applications, platforms, tools, and services provided by **Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan** (“Zero Authority,” “Trajan,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), including but not limited to [https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com](https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/) (collectively, the “Platform”).

By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not access or use the Platform.

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### 1. Legal Structure and Nature of the Platform

Zero Authority operates as a decentralized ecosystem and digital coordination platform. Some components of the Platform may involve decentralized governance mechanisms, blockchain infrastructure, community coordination tools, and autonomous systems.

You acknowledge that:

* The Platform may involve decentralized technologies.
* Some services may be community-driven or algorithmically mediated.
* Certain interactions may not be controlled by a single centralized authority.
* Blockchain transactions are irreversible and publicly visible.

Use of the Platform is at your own risk.

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### 2. Eligibility

You must:

* Be at least 18 years old (or legal age in your jurisdiction).
* Have legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.
* Not be prohibited from using digital services under applicable laws.

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

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### 3. Account Registration and Access

Some features require account creation. You agree to:

* Provide accurate and truthful information
* Maintain the security of your credentials
* Be responsible for all activity under your account
* Immediately notify us of unauthorized use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

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### 4. Permitted Use

You agree not to:

* Use the Platform for illegal purposes
* Engage in fraud, manipulation, deception, or misrepresentation
* Interfere with system integrity or security
* Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
* Abuse, harass, or harm other users
* Scrape, extract, or harvest data without permission
* Reverse-engineer platform systems

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### 5. Intellectual Property

All content, systems, branding, interfaces, designs, software, documentation, and trademarks are owned by or licensed to Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan unless otherwise stated.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the Platform for its intended purpose.

No ownership rights are transferred.

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### 6. Blockchain and Crypto Disclosures

You acknowledge and agree:

* Blockchain transactions are irreversible.
* Digital assets may be volatile in value.
* Smart contracts may contain bugs or vulnerabilities.
* On-chain data is public and permanent.
* Wallet interactions are user-controlled.
* We do not control external blockchains, protocols, or networks.
* We are not responsible for network failures, congestion, forks, or exploits.

Use of blockchain systems is at your own risk.

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### 7. Data Collection and Use

#### 7.1 Data We May Collect

We may collect and process:

* Account information (email, identifiers, metadata)
* Technical data (IP address, device type, browser, OS, logs)
* Usage data (features used, interactions, session activity)
* Analytics data
* Wallet addresses and on-chain interaction data
* Communication data (messages, support requests, submissions)
* Community activity data
* Platform performance metrics

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### 8. Data Usage Purposes

Your data may be used for:

* Platform operation and maintenance
* Security and fraud prevention
* Analytics and system improvement
* Governance analytics
* Community coordination
* Feature optimization
* Service delivery
* Compliance with legal obligations
* Platform research and development

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### 9. Data Sharing

We may share data with:

* Infrastructure providers
* Analytics services
* Security services
* Legal authorities (when required by law)
* Compliance partners
* Platform integrators

We do **not** sell personal data as a business model.

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### 10. On-Chain Data Disclaimer

Any data written to a blockchain is:

* Public
* Permanent
* Immutable
* Outside our control

You are solely responsible for what data you publish on-chain.

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### 11. User Content

If you submit content (text, code, proposals, data, media, feedback, or contributions), you grant Zero Authority a **non-exclusive, global, royalty-free license** to use, store, display, distribute, and process that content for platform operations, governance, analytics, and ecosystem development.

You retain ownership of your content.

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### 12. DAO, Governance, and Community Systems

Some platform features may include:

* Governance mechanisms
* Voting systems
* Proposals
* Bounties
* Quests
* Endorsements
* Reputation systems
* Community-driven decision processes

These systems may be:

* Automated
* Community-governed
* Algorithmically mediated
* Non-binding in legal jurisdictions

Participation does not create employment, partnership, fiduciary duty, or agency relationships.

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### 13. No Financial, Legal, or Investment Advice

Nothing on the Platform constitutes:

* Financial advice
* Investment advice
* Legal advice
* Tax advice
* Securities offerings
* Guarantees of profit or return

You are responsible for your own decisions and risk assessment.

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### 14. Disclaimers

The Platform is provided **“AS IS”** and **“AS AVAILABLE.”**\
We make no warranties regarding:

* Availability
* Reliability
* Accuracy
* Security
* Fitness for purpose
* Error-free operation
* Data integrity

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### 15. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan shall not be liable for:

* Loss of funds
* Loss of data
* Loss of profits
* Business interruption
* Security breaches
* Smart contract failures
* Blockchain failures
* Governance outcomes
* DAO decisions
* Community actions
* Protocol exploits
* Network failures

Total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you (if any) to use the Platform in the prior 12 months.

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### 16. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses arising from:

* Your use of the Platform
* Your content
* Your actions
* Your violations of these Terms
* Your violation of applicable laws

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### 17. Termination

We may suspend or terminate access:

* Without notice
* For violations
* For security risks
* For legal compliance
* For platform integrity
* For operational necessity

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### 18. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the **State of Washington, United States**, without regard to conflict of law principles.

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### 19. Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.

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### 20. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan regarding use of the Platform.

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### 21. Contact

**Zero Authority D/B/A Trajan**\
Website: [https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com](https://www.zeroauthoritydao.com/)\
Email: <zero@zeroauthoritydao.com>&#x20;

Address: 611 South DuPont Highway Suite 102, City of Dover, DE 19901<br>

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