Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Bitcoin Laws ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Bitcoin Laws. We may update these Terms from time to time, and your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Bitcoin Laws is a legislative tracking platform that provides:

• Real-time tracking of Bitcoin and digital asset legislation across U.S. states
• Data visualization tools and analytics
• Legislative updates and notifications
• Premium features through paid subscriptions
• Data export capabilities for subscribers

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of our Service, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Use the Service only for lawful purposes

4. Subscription Services and Billing

Subscription Plans

We offer both free and paid subscription tiers:

• Free Tier: Basic access to legislative data with limited features
• Pro Tier: Full access to all features, data exports, and advanced analytics

Billing and Payments

• Subscription fees are billed in advance on a monthly or annual basis
• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• Subscription fees are non-refundable except as required by law
• We may change pricing with 30 days' notice to existing subscribers
• Failed payments may result in service suspension or termination

Cancellation

You may cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings or the customer portal. Cancellations are effective at the end of your current billing period.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree not to use the Service to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, spam, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the Service
• Share account credentials with others
• Use automated tools to scrape or extract data beyond normal usage
• Resell or redistribute our data without permission

6. Intellectual Property Rights

The Service and its content are protected by intellectual property laws. We retain all rights to:

• Our platform, software, and technology
• Our branding, trademarks, and logos
• Our data compilation and analysis
• Our proprietary algorithms and methods

You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our Service without express written permission.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Legislative data provided through our Service is sourced from publicly available government records and databases. We strive for accuracy but cannot guarantee the completeness or timeliness of all information.

8. Service Availability and Modifications

We strive to maintain high service availability but cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to:

• Modify or discontinue features with reasonable notice
• Perform maintenance that may temporarily affect service
• Update our systems and software
• Change our API or data formats

9. Disclaimers and Limitations

Service Disclaimer

The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Information Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date legislative information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of all data. Users should verify important information through official sources.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Service.

10. Account Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account immediately if you:

• Violate these Terms of Service
• Engage in fraudulent or illegal activities
• Abuse our systems or other users
• Fail to pay subscription fees

Upon termination, your access to the Service will cease, and we may delete your account data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Bitcoin Laws 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
• Any content you submit or share through the Service

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States and the state in which our business is located. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

13. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our Service or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes
• Displaying in-app notifications when appropriate

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

15. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Bitcoin Laws regarding your use of the Service. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to be in effect.