diff --git a/books/tfgrid/SUMMARY.md b/books/tfgrid/SUMMARY.md index 316d7ce..a6fc4c3 100644 --- a/books/tfgrid/SUMMARY.md +++ b/books/tfgrid/SUMMARY.md @@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ - [Social Warming](why/social_warming.md) - [Farming](farming/farming.md) - [3Nodes](farming/3nodes.md) + - [MNodes](farming/mnodes.md) - [Grid Economy](economy/economy.md) - [INCA](economy/inca.md) - [INCA Reserve](economy/incareserve.md) diff --git a/collections/actions/helium.md b/collections/actions/helium.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4cca886 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/actions/helium.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ + + + +!!story.todo name:'mnode_selection' title:'select best helium node' description:'see ${dockey}' + +https://www.linxdot.com/shop/linxdot-indoor-helium-hotspot/ + diff --git a/collections/actions/mkondo.md b/collections/actions/mkondo.md index 0b98bca..633c093 100644 --- a/collections/actions/mkondo.md +++ b/collections/actions/mkondo.md @@ -56,4 +56,5 @@ Above is not a movie or photo, we can stream 100% photorealistic real time rende - put in contract it will be spinn off to another company and that we have the right to do so -!!story.todo title:'realize company VRStream' description:'see ${dockey}' \ No newline at end of file +!!story.todo title:'realize company VRStream' description:'see ${dockey}' + diff --git a/collections/decentralization/.collection b/collections/decentralization/.collection new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9765cfd --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/decentralization/.collection @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +name:solution \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/decentralization/decentralization.md b/collections/decentralization/decentralization.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..335efef --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/decentralization/decentralization.md @@ -0,0 +1,70 @@ + +

Decentralization

+ +![](img/decentralization.png) + +

Table of Contents

+ +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [V3.11](#v311) +- [V4.x](#v4x) + +*** + +## Introduction + +Decentralization, in our view, isn't solely about employing blockchain technology everywhere. Instead, we envision it as the culmination of a global community collaborating transparently, sharing everything they do, and actively seeking feedback. Our goal is to ensure that the platform we deploy operates in the most distributed and decentralized manner possible. + +## V3.11 + +| Description | Good Enough (1) | Remark | +| ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 3Nodes owned and invested by Independent Farmers | Yes | less than 10% owned by ThreeFold Cloud/Dubai | +| open documentation & feedback | Yes | all opensource on github, anyone can contribute and give feedback, whcih does happen quite well | +| transparancy and input on any change to do with tokenomics | Yes | see the discussions on forum (3) and GEP's process | +| transparancy about tokens, history | Yes | see wiki (2) which is also on github, a lot of info +| TFChain deployment | No | too few run the validator stack, we need more validators | +| Code Development | No | +90% done by TFTech , we need more participants | +| Funding For Tech Creation & TFGrid Promotion | No | +- all done by TFTech and TF Cloud , we need more participants to make this community owned | +| input on testing cycle & collaboration | Yes | We have a testnet on which everyone can contribute | +| quality and transparancy of code | Yes | all is on github (4), everyone can review, comment | +| input on process & roadmap for code development | Yes | all is on github (4), everyone can review, comment | +| tracking of available compute, storage, network capacity | Yes | all is tracked on blockchain TFChain (farming) | +| tracking of used compute, storage, network capacity | Yes | all is tracked on blockchain TFChain (utilization) | +| minting of tokens (farming) | Yes | code uses the information on blockchain and creates minting report | +| verification of minting of tokens (farming) | Yes | minting reports checked by guardians (5) and hash kept on blockchain when doing the minting | +| the actual minting | Yes | multisignature of guardians is needed to valudate the transactions, each minting links back to report | +| its possible for super smart hackers to fake capacity | No | probably yes on non certified nodes, yes but not easy (6) | +| are all components redundant and distributed enough | No | e.g. TF Hub, TF Proxy, do note this does not weaken security, only reliability (7) | + + +- (1) This is our subjective evaluation and should not be construed as a guarantee or commitment. We welcome any differing opinions or feedback. +- (2) [The wiki](https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/) +- (3) [The forum](https://forum.threefold.io/) +- (4) [Github](https://github.com/threefoldtech), list of components see [here](https://github.com/threefoldtech/home/blob/master/wiki/components/components_overview.md) +- (5) there are 9 Guardians, 6 need to approve (TODO, double check) +- (6) they would have to re-engineer how ZOS works and tells TFChain, but human chain = guardians can still see, we are planning to make this 100x more difficult in V4.0. If a hacker succeeds they would basically receive tokens which are not really earned. This is probably not possible on certified node, because of silicon route of trust with protected bios. +- (7) TF Cloud is operating a kubernetes cluster to run some of these services. In v3.13 we expect more farmers to run this independently + + +## V4.x + +With V4.x, we aim at the first 100% independent grid deployment. + +> mid to end 2024 + +- Run Independently means + - less than 20% of the validators or other tech components should be managed by TFTech or TFCloud + - less than 20% of the guardians are linked to TFTech or TFCloud + - guardians will have to decide on upgrades of 3nodes linked to their regional internet +- Anyone community in the world can run their own regional Internet without any help of TFCloud/TFTech. +- This basically means if TFTech and TFCloud would no longer exist and community has interest to keep on funding the project, then the project can continue by itself. + +Following features make sure the grid can get to full independance. + +- peer2peer billing & payment +- peer2peer deployments +- peer2peer farmering cooperative (group farmers to become more effective) +- compatibility with major money blockchains + + diff --git a/collections/decentralization/img/decentralization.png b/collections/decentralization/img/decentralization.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f37dba9 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/decentralization/img/decentralization.png differ diff --git a/collections/decentralization/img/opensourcegrid.png b/collections/decentralization/img/opensourcegrid.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..51ce1e2 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/decentralization/img/opensourcegrid.png differ diff --git a/collections/decentralization/img/roadmap.png b/collections/decentralization/img/roadmap.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..61103d9 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/decentralization/img/roadmap.png differ diff --git a/collections/decentralization/opensource_movement.md b/collections/decentralization/opensource_movement.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2fb768e --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/decentralization/opensource_movement.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# Open-Source Movement + +## Introduction + +The open-source *TFGRID is an open-source movement. TFTech and TFCloud are two sponsors of this project. + +## TFCloud + +- The Company who is behind this e-book +- TFCloud is called ThreeFold DMCC and is based in Dubai. +- TFCloud delivers commercial hosting solutions on top of the grid. +- TFCloud products will go life Q1 2024 (beta already in dec 2023) +- TFCloud best effort maintains the threefold forum and delivers best effort support for the TFGrid as well. +- TFCloud is not a crypto company and has no interest to support speculation or any other financial game around the tokens, TFCloud is all about leveraging a distributed network of compute & storage capacity for its own solutions. + +## TFTech + +- develops most of the opensource software as used in the TFGrid +- contributes all this code +- support is best effort +- TFTech sells commercial licenses to help companies, governments and enterprises to make most out of the code. +- TFTech also does OEM deals with partners for specific usecases. + +## Promise to 100% Independence of TFGrid + +- TFCloud and TFGrid are motivated to let the TFGrid infrastructure run independenty from TFTech and TFCloud by mid to end 2024. +- Run Independently means + - less than 20% of the validators or other tech components should be managed by TFTech or TFCloud + - less than 20% of the guardians are linked to TFTech or TFCloud + - guardians will have to decide on upgrades of 3nodes linked to their regional internet +- Anyone community in the world can run their own regional Internet without any help of TFCloud/TFTech. +- This basically means if TFTech and TFCloud would no longer exist and community has interest to keep on funding the project, then the project can continue by itself. + +> **In other words, *TFGRID, once a baby, became an adult and moved out of the house.** \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/farming/3nodes.md b/collections/farming/3nodes.md index 145cac8..4a1bb5e 100644 --- a/collections/farming/3nodes.md +++ b/collections/farming/3nodes.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ # Available 3Nodes -We are still working on the exact logistics, the look and feel can be different, but minimal resources will be the same. ### 3Node Silver @@ -45,3 +44,8 @@ Will cost less than 1800 USD. ### 3Node Dedicated Rental - rent a node in a dacenter, make sure you have good capacity in that datacenter. Companies like OVH and Hetzner come to mind as reliable and cost effective. + + +## Remarks + +We are still working on the exact logistics, the look and feel can be different, but minimal resources will be the same. diff --git a/collections/farming/farming.md b/collections/farming/farming.md index d7f4146..e68b32c 100644 --- a/collections/farming/farming.md +++ b/collections/farming/farming.md @@ -1,33 +1,54 @@ ![](img/bl_7840c.png) -# ThreeFold Farming +## ThreeFold Farming = **Become a Cloud Service Provider** Farming means a person offers compute, storage and network capacity to the network -- Farmers buy a node (500-2000 USD) +- Farmers buy a 3node or mnode (500-2000 USD) - A farmer connects the node(s) to internet and get rewards for providing capacity -- A farmer earns rewards upto 300 USD per month (for platinum). -- A farmer is helping his/her community to get access to sovereign Internet applications on an unbreakabale co-owned Internet. +- A farmer earns rewards. +- A farmer is helping his/her community to get access to sovereign Internet & Cloud applications on an unbreakabale co-owned Internet/Cloud. -## Income for the farmers +### Income for the Farmers The farmers make capacity available and specify their price. -The recommended (default) pricing for a twin and storage/network capacity is: +The recommended pricing is: -- 1-5 USD per person using a digital twin (a freeflow self) on a node -- 10 USD per TB Transfer per month -- 5 USD per TB Storage per month +- $1-5 per person for a digital self (per month) +- $0.01-0.2 for 1 GB Transfer (bandwidth) +- $0.005-0.02 for 1 GB Storage (per month) +- $0.005-4 for Compute/GPU Capacity (gpu, AI, VM, ...) (per hour) +- $0.01-0.2 for 1000 messages over LoraWAN (long range wifi) -> 80% of these fees goes to farmer, 20% to our cooperative, exception for a twin which is 50-50% split. +> 80% of these fees goes to farmer, 20% to the *TFCOOP, exception for a twin which is 50-50% split. -## Rewards for being a Farmer +### Farming Boosters + +Our aim is to have millions of nodes in the field to evingly create the biggest network of Cloud & Internet Capacity in the world, depending the amount of nodes in a TFGrid Cell. + +Cell's get colors in line to need of service: + +- green (enough nodes, no rewards) +- yellow (can use some extra nodes) +- red (let's do it, this region needs help) + +For red cells the reward is highest. + + +### How to become a farmer + +- buy a *3NODE (Compute/Storage node) or *MNODE (Mycelium Network Node). +- Assemble your own 3Node, our software makes it easy to get started. + + +### Rewards for being a Farmer Typically a Farmer can earn the investment of their node back 2 to 10 times over 5 years if succesful. > For a [simulation based on twins with storage and bandwidth check here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D6Q3Yav_SS356zAILwN4SrmqwYfLibT3E6oWrVPU4c8/edit#gid=170998100) -## Farming Pools +### Farming Pools Some farmers will chose not to manage, market or operate their 3node, in that case they can join a farming pool. @@ -41,7 +62,7 @@ A Farming pool takes care of If a farmer uses a farming pool he/she will have to give a part of their reward to the farming pool, each farming pool can decide how much that needs to be. -## Advanced: Compute Box +### Advanced: Compute Box The more advanced farmers can chose to define compute boxes in their node. A compute box is an amount of CPU, MEM, GPU, SSD as specified by farmer. When users select a node to deploy a VM on they can use one or more of these compute boxes. diff --git a/collections/farming/img/.done b/collections/farming/img/.done index 100f658..3da83c9 100644 --- a/collections/farming/img/.done +++ b/collections/farming/img/.done @@ -1,3 +1,9 @@ bl_7840.png bl_7840c.png bl_silver.png +mnode.png +mnode_2.png +mnode_2b.png +mnode_lr.png +mnode_physical.png +networkmap.png diff --git a/collections/farming/img/loran.png b/collections/farming/img/loran.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6c8fcc1 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/loran.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/mnode.png b/collections/farming/img/mnode.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..783b8c6 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/mnode.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/mnode_2.png b/collections/farming/img/mnode_2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b305b50 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/mnode_2.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/mnode_2b.png b/collections/farming/img/mnode_2b.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7fc9676 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/mnode_2b.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/mnode_lr.png b/collections/farming/img/mnode_lr.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..29c42c3 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/mnode_lr.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/mnode_physical.png b/collections/farming/img/mnode_physical.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bf1059c Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/mnode_physical.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/img/networkmap.png b/collections/farming/img/networkmap.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3d3e314 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/farming/img/networkmap.png differ diff --git a/collections/farming/mnodes.md b/collections/farming/mnodes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0ac0c43 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/farming/mnodes.md @@ -0,0 +1,57 @@ + +## Mycelium Nodes + + +### MNode Indoor + +We are partnering with WiFi device vendors to extend the Mycelium Network in a full peer-to-peer fashion. + +WiFi 6 is now a reality and a native capacity from our first chosen node. The Mnode Indoor can be purchased starting now. + +It's an exciting node with a reasonable price point and enough CPU capacity to run the Mycelium Network stack within the node itself. + +More than 1 node can be installed in a larger office, hotel, home, etc., and they will automatically mesh together. + +Each node runs our [Zero-Net](znet:intro.md) Operating System, allowing for native integration into the TFGrid network. + +[Zero-OS](def:zos) Nodes are seamlessly integrated with the Zero-Net nodes by design, requiring minimal configuration. They are part of our Autonomous Zero-OS Stack. + +![](mnode_physical.png) + + +### MNode Edge + +The MNode Edge is a powerhouse, equipped with a strong CPU and lots of memory to run edge network functions. This router can be connected to multiple uplinks (satellite, cable, fiber, 5G), ... + +Mycelium ensures that the shortest and fastest path is always used, and all communication is end-to-end encrypted between an MNode or even your mobile or computer if you have the Mycelium agent installed. + +The integrated antennas are powerful, with a long range, and are controlled independently. The Zero-Net Software manages the accounting and mutual credit billing system. + + +![](img/mnode_2.png) + +This MNode is super fast and has lots of connectivity. + +![](img/mnode_2b.png) + +> This MNode can be bought right now. + +### MNode Outdoor + Long Range + +We are in the process of selecting the appropriate network equipment to bridge between two locations and enable the creation of meshed wireless networks at the lowest cost. + +Currently, we rely on fiber or existing internet connections to link between locations, but wouldn't it be cool if we could create our own long-range network connections? + +![](img/mnode_lr.png) + +> We are looking for volunteers who will be rewarded to do reasearch and experiment with chosen equipment to test performance in real life situations, let us know if interest to help. + + + + +## Lo-RAN + +![](img/loran.png) + + +!!task.add story:'mnode_selection' title:'describe loran on mnode' \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/farming/networkmap.md b/collections/farming/networkmap.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5246c5 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/farming/networkmap.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# network map + +![](img/networkmap.png) + +Above network map is from helium see https://explorer.helium.com/ but ThreeFold aims to have a similar map to visualize all threefold nodes (mycelium as well as 3nodes) and also devices from our partners like Helium. + diff --git a/collections/legal/.collection b/collections/legal/.collection new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e69de29 diff --git a/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md b/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15e2d12 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/definitions_legal.md @@ -0,0 +1,297 @@ +# Definitions + +## ThreeFold (TF) + +AN INTERNET BUILT FOR EVERYONE, BY EVERYONE. + +Threefold is a peer-to-peer network of network, storage an compute capacity for an upgraded internet, laying the foundation for a more sustainable, smart, and sovereign digital world where everyone can participate and prosper. + +All the ideas and content created for this concept are opensource and stored in github +A group of volunteers and the ThreeFold Foundation maintain these repositories. + +See https://github.com/threefoldfoundation + +## ThreeFold Foundation (TFF) + +The ThreeFold Foundation (ThreeFold_Dubai) is a participant in the bigger ThreeFold movement, the purpose of the movement is to bring the world a truly peer-to-peer internet. + +We acknowledge and support the many people and organizations around the world who bring crucial support to the growth and adoption of the ThreeFold_Grid. + +See [ThreeFold Dubai](threefold:threefold_dubai) + +> Work is ongoing to make the Foundation a global distributed concept with probably more than 1 legal entity. + +## ThreeFold Tech (TFTech, TFTECH) + +TF TECH NV, a Belgian limited liability company, having its registered office at Antwerpse Steenweg 19, B-9080 Lochristi, Belgium, registered with the Belgian Crossroads Bank of Enterprises under company number 0712.845.674 (RLP Gent, district Gent) + +TF Tech is a software tech company and is a major contributor to the software as used on the TFGrid. + +See [TFTech](threefold:threefold_tech0) + +## Non For Profit + +Non-for-profit organizations are types of organizations that do not earn profits for its owners. All of the money earned by or donated to a non-for-profit organization is used in pursuing the organization's objectives and keeping it running. Employees or contributors can be paid for the services provided. + +In the case of TFF following remarks might be useful + +- Many non for profits get a legal status by the government to not have to pay tax, in our case the foundation is in Dubai, there is no Tax implication in Dubai as such we didn't need this status or certification. +- TFF has been funded by its original founders by means of loans or investment in kind or tokens, this money can be returned to the founders whenever cashflow allows (which is not the case yet). +- TFF directors/shareholders do everything they can to only operate out of the best interests of the ThreeFold Project. +- A project is under way to officialize the structure with strict governance e.g. a company called ThreeFold VZW has been created in Belgium with official governance around non for profit structure. This company is not used yet. Other alternatives are being researched at this moment (Aug 2020). +- ThreeFold_Dubai has farmed tokens which can be used as gifts towards contributors or employees. + +## ThreeFold_Grid (TFG) + +The ThreeFold_Grid is a new, global neutral and sustainable network of IT infrastructure. On this Grid, IT capacity is indexed registered on the TFChain for easy discovery by purchasers. + +This Internet capacity is produced and allocated locally - similar to the way electricity and other utilities are purchased today. This allows any digital service or application provider to host their services and applications in proximity to the end user leading to significantly greater performance, a lower price point and better margins. This is both more cost effective and green. + +## IT Capacity + +- IT = Information Technology. +- IT Capacity is resource availability for running any IT Workloads +- Examples of IT Workloads which can run on the TFG are + - web applications + - archiving of data + - generic storage (e.g. using the S3 storage interface) + - container workloads (e.g. using the Kubernetes interface) + - artificial intelligence workloads + - big data workloads (processing of data) + - gaming servers + - content delivery + - test workloads for developers + +## ThreeFold_Token (TFT) + +The ThreeFold_Token is a digital Token which allows anyone to buy and sell IT Capacity on the TF Grid. This token only gets issued by the TFChain if a TF Pool gets connected to the TF Grid. + +The TFChain can issue a maximum of 4 billion tokens (gen 2). + +## TFChain + +Group of blockchain related technologies as used by ThreeFold to accomplish the following: + +- store & trade your TFTs: uses Stellar Public Blockchain platform +- buy/sell capacity on the TFG: TFExplorer +- register capacity of the TFG: TFExplorer +- provision IT workloads on the TFG: TFExplorer +- ... + +see the following [github repos](https://github.com/threefoldtech) and https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/tft-stellar + +## Zero-OS (ZOS) or Capacity Layer + +The Zero-OS is the software which makes it possible to convert any pool of hardware to become a pool of resource for the ThreeFold_Grid. + +see [Zero-OS](https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos) = Ultra Efficient Stateless Operating System + +## Zero-People or Autonomous Layer + +- [Jumpscale](https://github.com/threefoldtech/js-ng) = Automation Framework (self healing, ...) + +## User + +- is the person/organization/company who buys capacity from the TF Grid +- capacity can only be bought by means of TFTs + +## TF Distributed exchange (TFExchange) + +Since March 2020 based on Stellar integrated Decentralized exchange and before Atomic Swaps. +Mechanism for people to exchange TFT to other digital currencies in a decentralized way. +Atomic Swaps were difficult to use, this got resolved by switching to Stellar blockchain. + +# ThreeFold Farming + +## TFNode + +- is a compute/storage server which provides IT Capacity as source for the Cloud Units +- a TFNode is part of a Farming Pool +- 3Nodes are owned by TF Farmers. +- The TFNode runs the TF Operating System and TFChain (TFC). + +## Cloud Units + +Units of IT capacity as sold from the TF Grid to Users. +More info see [on our wiki](threefold:cloudunits) + +## ThreeFold Farming Pool (FP) + +A Pool of storage & compute hardware which allows to provision IT Capacity. + +Each Farming Pool consists out of 3Nodes which run the TF Operating System and TF Blockchain Software (TFChain) which allows anyone in the world to use this IT capacity to host their IT workloads (storage apps, archive capacity, web applications, artificial intelligence, iOT, docker containers, etc). To use this IT Capacity, through the TF Grid, people need to own ThreeFold_Tokens (“TFTs”) as they are the only possible mechanism to purchase this capacity on the TF Grid. As such, TFTs represent a true utility. + +## ThreeFold Farmer + +A ThreeFold Farmer is any organization or person who invests in a ThreeFold Farming Pool and connects this capacity to the ThreeFold_Grid. + +As a result of Farming, i.e. creating additional capacity, ThreeFold_Tokens are automatically created by the ThreeFold Chain. + +Farmers can cultivate both managed and/or unmanaged capacity. + +Farmers receive TFTs + +- as part of owning the TF Farming Pool (tf_farming) +- as part of selling capacity from the TF Farming Pool (cultivating) + +Most TF Farmers use a ThreeFold Cooperative to become active because it hugely simplifies the process and gives them often better pricing to purchase the Farming Pool as well as connecting the Farming Pool to the internet. + +The ThreeFold Farmer is the only party who owns the TF Farming Pool. + +## ThreeFold Cooperative + +Any organization who helps a TF Farmer to become active on the TF Grid. + +A Cooperative can supply any or all of following services. + +- Selling required hardware kit for the Farming Pool (compute, storage, networking) to the TF Farmer (and logistics around it). +- Installing & testing the TF Operating System on the chosen hardware. +- Burn in testing of the chosen hardware: make sure the hardware is reliable and works following expectations. +- Configuration & Installation of the ThreeFold Farming Pool. +- Registration & Initialization of the ThreeFold Farming Pool. +- Delivering & Executing of hardware Warranty as specified on contract. +- Creation and Delivery of the ThreeFold Mobile App for the TF Farmer (allow people worldwide to order capacity using TFTs for the Farming Pool. +- Software support for the Farming Pool +- Training of the TF Farmer about TF Concepts + - how to use the TF Wallet + - how to safely store the TFT's + - how to go from TFT's to fiat currency like USD/EUR (and visa versa) + - how to register pricing info on the TF Grid + - how to integrate a fiat currency payment gateway into existing ecommerce website for the sales of TFT's or TF IT Capacity (e.g. integration with Stripe or other payment mechanism) + - how to consult/register information on the TFChain +- Hosting Services + - all services related to connectivity to the internet (routing, denial of service, firewalling, ...) + - rackspace & other datacenter services + - monitoring of the infrastructure (hardware and software). + +## Do It Yourself Capacity + +Unmanaged IT Capacity can exist everywhere; in people’s home, in mobile telephone masts, in utility cabinets, next to railways or motorways, anywhere where internet lines meet electrical outlets, any IT Hosting or Datacenter Facility. This capacity is deployed to the TF Grid and has no people involved to manage its operations (apart from the physical and network aspects). Farmers have no access to the 3Nodes purchased. They can only use the capacity produced in the exact same way as any other user, i.e. through the TFChain, in a secure private and neutral way, equally applicable to all. + +Unmanaged capacity provides the following 3 basic services + +- Storage Capacity = backend storage services which can be used as backend for more high level storage services like S3 +- Compute Capacity = backend compute capacity which can be used as backend for more high level compute services like Kubernetes. +- Network Gateway Services: integration with ZeroTier network, HTTP(s) reverse proxy, DNS services, TCP Portforwarding. + +These basic services are ordered through the TFChain only. +SLA's (service level agreements) cannot be be guaranteed on Unmanaged Capacity and as such not registered in the TFChain. + +## Certified Capacity + +Capacity which received certification as organized by ThreeFold Tech. + +## Managed Capacity + +Managed capacity is capacity that sits in a datacenter or other controlled environment where people operate and maintain supervision of the capacity connected to the TF Grid and published in the TF Directory. SLA (Service Level Agreements) are provided on this capacity like uptime, guaranteed bandwidth, response times, ... + +TF Farmers have access to the 3Nodes. + +Features Only Available In A Managed Capacity Farming Pool + +- Published & Tracked (monitored) Service Level Agreements + +# Legal + +## The Company + +The Company has been defined on the contract who refers to this document but can be any of the following: + +- The company or organization who is selling a service on the ThreeFold_Grid. +- The company who is selling/buying ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) as capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid. +- The company who is helping a Farmer to become active on the ThreeFold_Grid = a TF Cooperative. +- The company who is selling the hardware and software required for a Farming Pool + +## The Product + +The Product is the ThreeFold_Token or any service related to the ThreeFold_Grid which can be bought by The Purchaser. +The Product has been defined on the contract who refers to this document. + +## The Purchaser + +Is the person or company or organization who buys The Product from The Company + +## ThreeFold Tech (TFTech) + +Software Technology company in Belgium. + +Has no direct relationship with the TFGrid or TFTokens. TFTech does not farm and ThreeFold_Tokens and has no impact or does not give any direction to anything happening on the ThreeFold_Grid or in relation to TFTokens. + +TFTech is the company who creates a lot of the opensource software as is used in the TFGrid. TFTech is also a contributor to the TF Foundation in the form of content or promotion, there is no legal connection in place. + +TFTech business model is to sell licenses and certify TFGrid farmers if that is what they require. + +# Miscellaneous + +## TF Wallet + +A software application which allows anyone to consult how many TFTs they own and to make transfers of TFTs to other parties. +The TF Wallet works together with Stellar and is nothing but a javascript UI. +TF Wallet is part of the ThreeFold Connect app on mobile. + +# Sales Related Definitions + +### “Acceptance” + +means that any Deliverable has successfully completed the Acceptance process set forth in Section 4. Such Acceptance may be either explicit or implicit, i.e. in the absence of an explicit Rejection. + +### “Acceptance Period” + +means fifteen (15) days as from the Delivery Date, unless otherwise agreed to in the Sales Order or as provided under statutory law. + +### “Customer” + +means you or the customer entity identified in the Sales Order, as the case may be. + +### “Deliverables” + +means the Hardware, Software, Services (if any), or any deliverable specified in a Sales Order. + +### “Delivery” + +means the act of making the Deliverables available for reception by the Customer in accordance with Section 4.1. + +### “Delivery Date” + +means the ultimate date on which the Delivery may take place, as determined in the Sales Order. + +### “Documentation” + +means all manuals, instructions and other documents (whether in hard copy, soft copy or web-based form) relating to, or necessary for, the use, operation or maintenance of the Deliverables, together with all enhancements, corrections, modifications and amendments to such documents that are furnished to Customer under this Agreement. + +### “Effective Date” + +means the date when the Agreement starts to operate, corresponding to the issuance date of the Sales Order. + +### “Hardware” + +means any hardware to be provided by Company as specified in a Sales Order or Specific Agreement. + +### “Party” + +means any party to this Agreement; + +### “Rejection” + +means the explicit rejection of Deliverables by Customer, provided that the following cumulative conditions have all been completed: +the Rejection has been notified by Customer to Company within the Acceptance Period (i.e. at the latest on the last day of the Acceptance Period); +Customer has returned to Company all rejected Deliverables immediately after the Rejection notice; +Any rejection that does not meet both aforementioned cumulative conditions shall not qualify as a Rejection and shall be deemed an implicit Acceptance. + +### “Sales Order” + +means any Sales Order generated electronically by Company to allow the Customer to order, including the details specified by Customer in the checkout of the Company website, or any document that the Parties mutually agree upon as the vehicle for procuring Hardware, Software and/or Services pursuant to this Agreement. + +### “Services” + +means any services to be provided by Company to Customer as stipulated in the Sales Order. + +### “Software” + +means the open source software connecting the Hardware to the ThreeFold network, all in machine readable, object code form, together with all enhancements, modifications, corrections and amendments thereto. + +### “Specifications” + +means the technical requirements for, and performance standards of, the Deliverables as set forth in the Sales Order or Documentation provided to Customer. + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/defs.md b/collections/legal/defs.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6423e22 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/defs.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +!!!def_list categories:'' exclude:'tech' diff --git a/collections/legal/disclaimer.md b/collections/legal/disclaimer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1d56846 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/disclaimer.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +# General Warning And Disclaimer + +Your use of the TFGrid and/or TFTs, as well as the IT capacity made available from the TFGrid to the Internet, as well as any tools provided to work with TFGrid or TFTokens (hereinafter collectively also referred to as the "Services") will be subject to the warnings, limitations, acknowledgements and disclaimers set out hereinafter. These statements and disclaimers are made by and on behalf of (1) the TF Foundation (ThreeFold_Dubai), (2) each individual or entity acting as a ThreeFold Farmer (3) , TFTech NV (4) any of the companies or individuals related to these entities, and (5) any person contributing or otherwise assisting in developing, marketing or distributing the Services (hereinafter collectively referred to as “ThreeFold”). + +### Disclaimer + +TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, AND THREEFOLD EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT; (B) THREEFOLD DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES ARE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT OR ERROR-FREE, MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SERVICES WILL BE CORRECTED; AND (C) THREEFOLD CANNOT AND DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES, OR THE SERVERS USED TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES, ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. + +By using the Services, you acknowledge that: + +- you have access to all relevant and required information to do with the tokens and the grid on https://library.threefold.me + - e.g. way how tokens are created/minted on: token_creation + - all this information is being provided on best effort basis and does not imply any promise or guarantee +- you have sufficient knowledge and experience in financial and business matters and are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of using or acquiring TFTs, and that you are able to bear the economic risk of such acquisition for an indefinite period of time. +- the Services (including the TFTs) involve risks, all of which you fully and completely assume, including, but not limited to, the risk relating to the possibility of limited or absent liquidity for the TFTs on the secondary markets (including the relevant online exchanges), the risk relating to price fluctuations of the TFTs on such secondary markets (including the relevant online exchanges), etc. +- the Services (including the TFTs) have or will be created and delivered to you at your sole risk on an "AS IS" basis. +- you have not relied on any representations or warranties made by ThreeFold outside this document, including, but not limited to, conversations of any kind, whether through oral or electronic communication, or any white paper. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you assume all risk and liability for the results obtained by the use of any tokens (including TFTs) and regardless of any oral or written statements made by ThreeFold, by way of technical advice or otherwise, related to the use of the tokens. +- you bear sole responsibility for any taxes as a result of the use or acquisition of the Services (including the TFTs), and any future acquisition, ownership, use, sale or other disposition of TFTs held by you. To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold ThreeFold harmless for any claim, liability, assessment or penalty with respect to any taxes (other than any net income taxes of ThreeFold that result from the sale of TFTs) associated with or arising from your purchase, use or ownership of TFTs. + +### Release + +To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby explicitly release ThreeFold from responsibility, liability, claims, demands and/or damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including, but not limited to, claims of negligence), arising out of or related to: + +(1) disputes between users of the Services and/or the acts or omissions of third parties; and +(2) your purchase of tokens (if any) from ThreeFold_Dubai (formerly known as ‘GreenITGlobe’) or Bettertoken BV identified in the relevant contracts as ‘Internal ThreeFold_Tokens’ or ‘iTFTs’. + +If and to the extend you have purchased or otherwise acquired tokens from ThreeFold_Dubai (formerly known as ‘GreenITGlobe’) or Bettertoken BV that were identified in the relevant contracts as ‘Internal ThreeFold_Tokens’ or ‘iTFTs’, your use of the Services (including your subsequent receipt or acceptance of TFTs) implies your confirmation that such purchase or acquisition has been duly completed as a result of your receipt of a corresponding amount of TFTs, that all deliverables under the relevant contracts (known as ‘iTFT Purchase Agreement’, ‘TFT Purchase Agreement’ or ‘ITO investment agreement’) have been duly delivered and that there are no further obligations from one of the above-mentioned companies to you in relation to such contracts. + +### Limitation of Liability + +- Exclusion of indirect damages. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, ThreeFold shall not have any liability with respect to any claims for consequential, exemplary, special, indirect and/or punitive damages (such as –but not limited to – loss of goodwill, loss of actual or anticipated business or contracts, work stoppage, loss as a result of a third party claim, data loss or corruption of data, computer failure or lost profit), arising out or in any way related to the access or use of the Services or otherwise related to ThreeFold, regardless of the form of action, whether based in contract, or otherwise, even if ThreeFold has been advised of the possibility of such damages. +- Cap on damages. To the extent permissible under the applicable law the contractual and/or extra-contractual liability of ThreeFold arising out or related to the use of, or inability to use, the Services, shall be limited to (1) any compensation you paid to ThreeFold for the Services, or (2) 1,000 US Dollars, whichever is greater. This limitation is cumulative and not per incident. It applies to all causes of action and obligations in the aggregate, including without limitations, any claim of breach of contract and/or negligence. +- Prescription. No action in any form arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought by the Purchaser more than one (1) year after the cause of action has accrued. +- No limitations for own intent. Nothing in this Agreement shall (or shall be deemed to, or construed to) exclude or restrict any liability either Party may incur as a result of fraud, willful intent or for any death or personal injury resulting from its gross negligence or that of its employees, agents or subcontractors. + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/errors.md b/collections/legal/errors.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0548b34 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/errors.md @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +# terms_conditions_farmer.md link +terms_conditions_farmer.md is used in filename terms_conditions_all.md at /Users/despiegk/code/github/threefoldfoundation/legal/src/terms_conditions_all.md, but doesn't exist in the repo. diff --git a/collections/legal/hr/threefold_terms_conditions_consultants.md b/collections/legal/hr/threefold_terms_conditions_consultants.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..676d6e7 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/hr/threefold_terms_conditions_consultants.md @@ -0,0 +1,244 @@ +under contruction // needs to be a default contract + +# Terms Conditions For Consulting or Contribution Agreement + + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“CONSULTANT","CONTRACTOR", "CONTRIBUTOR", “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND TRC (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A CONTRIBUTOR, CONSULTANT ,PARTNER, CUSTOMER, FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT WHICH LINKS TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED THE ABOVE MENTIONED AGREEMENT. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +### Definitions + +In this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meaning: + +#### - “Affiliated Companies”: +means all entities in relation ThreeFold (ThreeFold S.A., TF Tech NV, ThreeFold DMCC, ThreeFold Labs IT, ThreeFold VZW, TF Hub BVI, ThreeFold AG) + +#### - “Net Cash Margin”: +means the cash as received on the bank account of the Company for the benefit of Company and Affiliated Companies minus all direct and indirect costs for the project at that point or in the future. + +#### - “Qualified Lead”: +means specific named prospect, being a person/s or legal entity which has been independently identified by Consultant, and which prior to such identification was not yet in contact with Company or any Affiliated Companies and for which the referrer had registered the details of the prospect on the Company’s Project Management Tool and Company had subsequently agreed (in writing or by email) that is accepted as a Qualified Lead. + +#### - “Base Salary”: +means the minimum amount to be received, per month, as an exchange for the services and time. + + +#### - “Accelerated Salary”: +means the salary to be received minus the already paid Base Salary after the Net Cash reaches the Company or Affiliate Company’s Bank Account. The amount received is the minimum amount between 25% of Net Cash received on the Company or Affiliate Company’s Bank Account and the Accelerated Salary highlighted in Section 5. It is aggregated for up to 3 months. + +#### - “Maximum Salary”: +means the maximum salary that Consultant shall received minus the already paid Base Salary, Accelerated Salary and Funding Salary. Maximum Salary is achieved when a new Net Cash has reached the Company or Affiliate Company’s Bank Account. Maximum Salary is aggregated for up to 12 months. + +3.1. Basic Term +The Company hereby retains the Consultant and Consultant agrees to render to the Company those services described in Exhibit B for the period (the “Consulting Period”) commencing on the date of this Agreement and ending upon the earlier of (i) 12 months after the date of this Agreement, (the “Term Date”), and (ii) the date the Consulting Period is terminated in accordance with Section 7. The Company shall pay the Consultant the compensation to which it is entitled under Section 5 through the end of the Consulting Period, and, thereafter, the Company’s obligations hereunder shall end. +3.2. Renewal +Subject to Section 7, the Consulting Period will be automatically renewed for an additional 12 months period (without any action by either party) on the Term Date and on each anniversary thereof, unless one party gives to the other written notice 15 days in advance of the beginning of any 12 months renewal period that the Consulting Period is to be terminated. Either party’s right to terminate the Consulting Period, instead of renewing the Agreement, shall be with or without cause. +4. Duties and Responsibilities +a. Consultant hereby agrees to provide and perform for the Company those services set forth on Exhibit B attached hereto. Consultant shall devote its best efforts to the performance of the services and to such other services as may be reasonably requested by the Company and hereby agrees to devote, unless otherwise requested in writing by the Company, (a minimum of at least 40 hours of service per week). + +b. Consultant shall use its best efforts to comply with, and to ensure that each of its Agents comply with, all policies and practices regarding the use of facilities at which services are to be performed hereunder. + +c. Consultant shall obtain for the benefit of the Company, as an intended third-party beneficiary thereof, prior to the performance of any services hereunder by any of the Agents, the written agreement of Agent to be bound by terms no less restrictive than the terms of Sections 2, 5, 6, and 7 of this Agreement. + + +d. Personnel supplied by Consultant to provide services to Company under this Agreement will be deemed Consultant’s employees or agents and will not for any purpose be considered employees or agents of Company. Consultant assumes full responsibility for the actions of such personnel while performing services pursuant to this Agreement, and shall be solely responsible for their supervision, daily direction and control, provision of employment benefits (if any) and payment of salary (including all required withholding of taxes). + + +# Compensation, Benefits and Expenses + +## Compensation (Euros) + +### Base Salary + +In consideration of the services to be rendered hereunder, including, without limitation, services to any Affiliated Company, Consultant shall be paid the “Base Salary” as mentioned in agreement, payable at the time and pursuant to the procedures regularly established, and as they may be amended, by the Company during the course of this Agreement. + +### Accelerated Salary + +Consultant shall be paid up to the Accelerated Salary measured over 3 months in relation to Net Cash Margin. Accelerated Salary is the minimum amount between 25% of the Net Cash Margin minus the already paid Base Salary and 6,000 Euros minus the already paid Base Salary. Accelerated Salary is activated once the cash coming from Qualified Lead has reached Company or Affiliated Companies’ Bank Account. Accelerated Salary is payable within thirty (30) days from the effective date when the Net Cash has been received on the Company or Affiliated Companies’ Bank Account. + +Formula (Net Cash Margin): Net Received Cash-Any Project Costs (now and in future) + +Formula (Payout Accelerated Salary): +maximum{0,(minimum((0.25Net Cash Margin)- Base Salary),(Accelerated Salary- Base Salary))) + +For example (1): Consultant closes a Corporate Deal worth of 100,000 Euros (Net Cash Margin), Consultant shall receive 3,500 Euros (maximum{0,(minimum(0.25 100,000) - 2500);6,000 - 2500)} for 3 months. +Total Salary: 2,500 + 3,500 = 6,000 Euros per month for 3 months + +For example (2): After 3 months, Consultant closed a Corporate Deal worth of 100,000 Euros (Net Cash Margin), Consultant shall received 0 Euros per month as Accelerated Salary.maximum{0,(minimum(0.25 100,000) -(2500 3));6,000 -(2500 3)}. +Total Salary: 2,500 Euros per month + +#### 5.1.3 Maximum Salary +As per its corresponding definition highlighted in the Exhibit A, Consultant shall be paid a salary up to 25,000 Euros per month for up to 12 months according to the 5% commission (“Commission Percentage”) on the Net Cash Margin received on Company and Affiliated Companies’ Bank Account (“Maximum Salary”). Commission shall deduct all the already paid Base Salary and Accelerated Salary. + +Formula - Number of Month (“M”) : minimum{((Commission Percentage Net Cash Margin) Maximum Salary);12} + +Where; +M 1 +If M < 1, then M = 1 + +Formula (Payout Maximum Salary per month): minimum{((Commission Percentage Net Cash Margin) M);Maximum Salary} + +Following Section 5.1.2 Example (1): + +For example (1): After 1 month, Consultant closed a Business or Funding Deal worth 1,000,000 Euros (Net Cash Margin). Consultant shall receive 19,000 Euros per month (minimum{(((0.05 1,000,000)M) - 2500 -3500);25,000} ) for 2 months ( M=minimum{((0.05 1,000,000) 25,000);12}). Please note, in this example, Consultant received both Base Salary and Accelerated Salary. +Total Salary: 19,000 Euros for 2 months + +Following Section 5.1.2 Example (1): + +For example (2): After 3 months, Consultant closed a Business or Funding Deal worth 20,000,000 Euros (Net Cash Margin). Consultant shall received 7,000 Euros per month minimum{(((0.05 20,000,000)12) - (2500 3) -(35003));25,000 - (2500 3)- (35003)} ) for 1 months and 25,000 Euros per month for 11 months ( M=minimum{((0.05 20,000,000) 25,000);12}). Please note, in this example, Consultant received both Base Salary and Accelerated Salary for 3 months. + +Consultant is required to keep on executing his/her daily professional activities for the required amount of hours as per Section 12 for at least the period of 12 months. If the Consultant decides to leave or if Section 8: Termination for Misconduct is activated, then the compensation payment will stop. + +The Maximum Salary is payable within thirty (30) days from the effective date when the Net Cash has been received on the Company or Affiliated Companies’ Bank Account. +5.2. Compensation (Reward Token Pool) +Consultant shall receive 2 (two) Reward Tokens on a monthly basis as part of the Reward Token Pool in addition to the Compensation highlighted in Section 5.1. +5.3. Compensation Payment +The Consultant and Company agree that payments are done using the digital Currency USDC on the Stellar blockchain. +5.4. Expenses +The Company shall reimburse Consultant for reasonable travel and other business expenses (“Expenses”) incurred by its Agents in the performance of the duties hereunder in accordance with the Company’s general policies, as they may be amended from time to time during the course of this Agreement, but subject always to the provision by the Consultant of written statements evidencing such expenses. + +All Expenses shall be registered in detail in the “Travel and Expenses Circle” highlighted in Exhibit B in order to seek for approval by the Company. +5.4 Bank Details + The Consultant Shall receive remuneration amount mentioned in 5.1 in the following Digital Wallet + +Stellar Account … +in USDC. +6. Invoicing +Company shall pay the Expenses agreed to herein upon receipt of invoices which shall be sent by Consultant, and Company shall pay the amount of such invoices to Consultant. +7. Termination of Consulting Relationship +7.1. By the Company or the Consultant +At any time, either the Company or the Consultant may terminate, without liability, the Consulting Period for any reason, with or without cause, by giving 15 days advance written notice to the other party. If the Consultant terminates its consulting relationship with the Company pursuant to Sections 2, 3 and 4, the Company shall have the option, in its complete discretion, to terminate Consultant immediately without the running of any notice period. + +In case of termination by the Company, The Company shall pay Consultant the compensation to which the Consultant is entitled pursuant to Section 5 respecting timing as mentioned in Section 5, and thereafter all obligations of the Company shall terminate, except for the confidentiality obligations set out in Section 12 unless in case of Misconduct (see further). + +In case of termination by the Consultant, all unpaid still to be expected Commissions or other Compensations pursuant to Section 5 shall be written off and no longer be paid. + +In case of termination by Company and Termination for Misconduct - Section 8 - activated, all unpaid still to be expected Commissions or Compensations shall be written off and no longer be paid. + +7.2. Termination Due to Bankruptcy, Receivership +The Consulting Period shall terminate and the Company’s obligations hereunder (including the obligation to pay Consultant compensation under Section 5 shall cease upon the occurrence of: (i) the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, or trustee for the Company by decree of competent authority in connection with any adjudication or determination by such authority that the Company is bankrupt or insolvent; (ii) the filing by the Company of a petition in voluntary bankruptcy, the making of an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or the entering into of a composition with its creditors; or (iii) any formal action of the Board to terminate the Company’s existence or otherwise to wind up the Company’s affairs. +8. Termination for Misconduct +Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to prevent the Company from terminating Consultant’s services under this agreement for misconduct. Misconducts includes the following: Accepting private money directly from Qualified Lead/Suppliers/Customers, being a consultant or employee of a side project or any companies without being transparent to the Company’s management team, bribing any individuals, disparaging the Company or Affiliate Companies, hiring the current Company’s consultant for other projects, lying to the Qualified Lead/Suppliers/Customers, failing on any of the duties as described in section 4 (Duties and Responsibilities). + +The Consulting Period shall terminate and the Company’s obligations hereunder (including the obligation to pay Consultant compensation under Section 5 shall cease upon the occurrence of: (i) the appointment of a receiver, liquidator, or trustee for the Company by decree of competent authority in connection with any adjudication or determination by such authority that the Company is bankrupt or insolvent; (ii) the filing by the Company of a petition in voluntary bankruptcy, the making of an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or the entering into of a composition with its creditors; or (iii) any formal action of the Board to terminate the Company’s existence or otherwise to wind up the Company’s affairs. +9. Termination Obligations +Consultant hereby acknowledges and agrees that all property, including, without limitation, all books, manuals, records, reports, notes, contracts, lists, blueprints, and other documents, or materials, or copies thereof, Proprietary Information, and equipment furnished to or prepared by Consultant or its Agents in the course of or incident to its rendering of services to the Company, including, without limitation, records and any other materials pertaining to Invention Ideas belong to the Company and shall be promptly returned to the Company upon termination of the Consulting Period. Following termination, neither Consultant nor any of its Agents will retain any written or other tangible material containing any Proprietary Information. + +The representations and warranties contained herein and Consultant’s obligations under Sections 2, 3, and 4 and the confidentiality obligations set out in Section 12 shall survive termination of the Consulting Period and the expiration of this Agreement. +10. Assignment; Successors and Assigns +Consultant agrees that it will not assign, sell, transfer, delegate or otherwise dispose of, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, or by operation of law, any rights or obligations under this Agreement, nor shall Consultant’s rights be subject to encumbrance or the claims of creditors. Any purported assignment, transfer, or delegation shall be null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent the consolidation of the Company with, or its merger into, any other corporation, or the sale by the Company of all or substantially all of its properties or assets, or the assignment by the Company of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder to any successor in interest or any Affiliated Company. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and permitted assigns, and shall not benefit any person or entity other than those enumerated above. +11. Place of Work +Consultant's services will be rendered largely remotely, but Consultant will, on request, come to Company's address of Unit No: BA1120 DMCC Business Centre, Level No 1, Jewellery & Gemplex 3, Dubai, United Emirates Arab, or such other places designated by Company to meet with representatives of Company. +12. Time Devoted to Work +In the performance of the services, the aforesaid services and the hours Consultant is to work on any given day will be entirely within Consultant's control and Company will rely upon Consultant to put in such a number of hours as is reasonably necessary to fulfill the spirit and purpose of this contract. This arrangement will probably take about days of work per week although there undoubtedly will be some weeks during which Consultant may not perform any services at all or, on the other hand, may work practically the full week. +13. Confidential Information +Each party hereto (“Such Party”) shall hold in trust for the other party hereto (“Such Other Party”), and shall not disclose to any non-party to the Agreement, any confidential information of such Other Party. Confidential information is information which relates to Such Other Party’s research, development, trade secrets or business affairs including, for the avoidance of doubt, and any personal data relating to an employee, director, contractor, customer, supplier, investor or business partner of Such Other Party, and any information or data relating to the software or the code written,developed or used by (or on behalf of) the Company, but does not include information which is generally known or easily ascertainable by non-parties of ordinary skill in computer systems design and programming. + + +Consultant hereby acknowledges that during the performance of this contract, the Consultant may learn or receive confidential Company information and therefore Consultant hereby confirms that all such information relating to the client’s business will be kept confidential by the Consultant, except to the extent that such information is required to be divulged to the consultant’s clerical or support staff or associates in order to enable Consultant to perform Consultant’s contract obligation. +a) Consultant agrees not to disclose or use, except as required in Consultant's duties, at any time, any information disclosed to or acquired by Consultant during the term of this contract. Consultant shall promptly disclose to Company all inventions, discoveries, formulas, processes, designs, trade secrets, and other useful technical information and know-how made, discovered, or developed by Consultant (either alone or in conjunction with any other person) during the term of this contract. Consultant agrees that he shall not, without the written consent of Company, disclose to third parties or use for his own financial benefit or for the financial or other benefit of any competitor of Company, any information, data, and know-how, manuals, disks, or otherwise, including all programs, decks, listings, tapes, summaries of any papers, documents, plans, specifications, or drawings. + +b) Consultant shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any other person with whom Consultant is or may become associated from acquiring confidential information at any time. + +c) Consultant agrees that all confidential information shall be deemed to be and shall be treated as the sole and exclusive property of the Company. + +d) The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any information disclosed to the Consultant by The Company in relation with this Agreement, the Matchmaker Agreement entered into between both Parties and/or the Services (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the remuneration set forth in this Agreement or the Commission as agreed pursuant to the Matchmaker Agreement) is confidential. The Consultant also acknowledges and accepts that any such information will be treated and held in strict confidence and not used by the Consultant nor revealed in any way whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, to any third parties during the course of this Agreement or after a term of five years after the termination of this Agreement. + +e) The Consultant must not make any publicity or media releases in the framework of this Agreement, using the name of The Company, without its prior written consent. + +f) Upon termination of this contract, Consultant shall deliver to Company all drawings, manuals, letters, notes, notebooks, reports, and all other materials (including all copies of such materials), relating to such confidential information which are in the possession or under the control of Consultant. Consultant shall sign secrecy agreements provided by the Company. + +g) The Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any information the Consultant develops under or as a result of the Services delivered and that the Consultant provides to The Company is confidential and that any such information will be held in strict confidence and not revealed in any way whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, to any third parties. + +The confidentiality obligations set out in the present article shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement during three years after such termination or expiration. + +14. Status of Consultant +Consultant is an independent contractor and neither Consultant nor Consultant’s staff is or shall be deemed to be employed by Client. Company is hereby contracting with Consultant for the services described on Exhibit B and Consultant hereby confirms to Company that Company will not be required to furnish or provide any training to Consultant to enable Consultant to perform services required hereunder. The services shall be performed by Consultant or Consultant’s staff, and Company shall not be required to hire, supervise or pay any assistants to help Consultant who performs the services under this agreement. Consultant shall not be required to devote Consultant’s full time nor the full time of Consultant’s staff to the performance of the services required hereunder, and it is acknowledged that Consultant has other Clients and Consultant offers services to the general public. Except to the extent that the Consultant’s work must be performed on or with Company’s computers or Company’s existing software, all materials used in providing the services shall be provided by Consultant. Consultant shall be obligated to complete the services agreed upon and shall be liable for non-performance of the services to the extent and as provided in Sections 2 and 4 hereof. Company shall not provide any insurance coverage of any kind for Consultant or Consultant’s staff, and Company will not withhold any amount that would normally be withheld from an employee’s pay. Consultant shall take appropriate measures to ensure that Consultant’s staff is competent and that they do not breach Sections 4 and 12 hereof. +15. Use of Work Product +Except as specifically set forth in writing and signed by both Company and Consultant, Company shall have all copyright and patent rights with respect to all materials developed under this contract. +16. Company Representative +The following individual, Adnan Fatayerji, shall represent the Company during the performance of this contract with respect to the services and deliverables as defined herein and has authority to execute written modifications or additions to this contract. +17. Disputes +Any disputes that arise between the parties with respect to the performance of this contract shall be submitted for consideration and final settlement to the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce and shall be finally settled under the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by one sole arbitrator appointed in accordance with the said Rules. The present Agreement shall be regulated by the substantive laws of the United Arab Emirates. Place of the Arbitration Court meeting shall be in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Language of the Arbitration Court proceedings shall be English. + +The final arbitration decision shall be enforceable through the courts of the state of Company’s address or any other state in which the Company resides or may be located. In the event that this arbitration provision is held unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, then this contract shall be as binding and enforceable as if this Section 16 were not a part hereof. + + +18. Taxes +Consultant will diligently comply with all legal and contractual provisions to which it is subject and will be exclusively responsible for compliance with all its obligations under the VAT, income tax and/or social security legislation or any other legislation that may be applicable to the Consultant. Consultants shall be responsible for any taxes or penalties assessed by reason of any claims that Consultant is an employee of Company and Company and Consultant specifically agree that Consultant is not an employee of the Company. + +19. Liability +Consultant warrants to the Company that the material, analysis, data, programs and services to be delivered or rendered hereunder, will be of the kind and quality designated and will be performed by qualified personnel. + +Without any prejudice or restriction to the rights of The Company, the Consultant will fully indemnify and hold The Company harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting from the delivery of the services provided under this contract and caused by the Consultant and/or the violation by the Consultant of its obligations under this contract or under any applicable laws or regulations + +20. Intellectual Property Rights +Consultant explicitly agrees that any and all rights, claims and interests, to their full extent, with regard to all ideas, concepts, discoveries, inventions, documents, projects, methods, instruments, materials, techniques, models, technical realisations, improvements, software, knowhow and other creations of any nature whatsoever which have been conceived, invented and/or created by the Consultant, either alone or jointly with others, with or without intervention of The Company in any way whatsoever or within or outside its premises, during, under or due to this Agreement or otherwise in the hands of the Consultant, or linked or in any way related to the activities of The Company, including all preparatory elements dated prior to this Agreement or beyond the scope of this Agreement (the “Works”) including but not limited to (the right to apply for the registration of) patent rights, design rights, trademark rights, database rights, copyrights, neighbouring rights, rights in computer programs, as well as all patrimonial rights with respect to these rights such as the right of exploitation, reproduction, distribution, communication to the public, adaptation and translation, by any and all means, under whatever form, on whatever carrier and for whatever purpose, for all known, unknown and future exploitation forms, and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law any and all moral rights (the “Intellectual Property Rights”), are, at the time of their conception, invention or creation, transferred to The Company exclusively, unconditionally, eternally, irrevocably and for the whole world and will thus belong to The Company. Should the transfer of moral rights be limited by law, Consultant will never seek to enforce its moral rights in a manner that would limit or damage the normal activities of The Company (or its licensees or assignees). + +The Consultant accepts that The Company acts, as of the signing of this contract, as the exclusive representative of the Consultant for the exercise of the moral rights on the Works, such as the right of disclosure or of paternity concerning the Works. The Consultant recognizes that the Company (and/or its partners and customers) will have the sole right to determine whether, when and how the Works will be exploited, it being specified that Works which are not exploited will also remain the exclusive property of Threefold Labs IT. The Consultant will refrain from invoking against the Company (and/or its partners and customers) its moral right with regard to the integrity of the Works and thus will not object to any adaptation or modification of the Works, provided that this does not harm its reputation. The Consultant authorises the Company (and/or its partners and customers) to exploit the Works without mentioning the name of the Consultant and to affix to it any distinctive sign of its choice. The Company (or its licensees and assigns) can license and/or otherwise assign these rights to third parties, during this Agreement as well as after its termination. + +The transfer of the Intellectual Property Rights in or otherwise on the Works includes without limitation the transfer of the rights relating to all modes of exploitation of the Works, including without limitation the right of reproduction (in an unlimited number of copies on all types of supports generally whatsoever), translation (into all languages), adaptation, modification, use (notably for making products derived therefrom), deletion, destruction, sale, offer for sale, import, broadcasting, distribution, loan, lease, display and communication to the public (by all media) and any other form of exploitation of the Works, in whole or part, in whatever manner, both in their original form and in a modified form, for all types of use and exploitation, for all commercial or non-commercial purposes, including without limitation research, development and promotion. The above-mentioned transfer is, for every mode and form of exploitation or use, definitive, worldwide and understood in the broadest possible sense authorised by the applicable positive law, for the entire legal period of the respective rights and in exchange for the consideration and/or remuneration received by the Consultant and/or referred to herein. + +The Consultant did not and will not introduce into the Works any element, subject, reminiscence or resemblance that the Consultant knows violates or is capable of violating the rights of a third party or legal provisions (for example, relating to public order and good morals). + +Any Work that is software did not, does not and will not contain, and is not, work based on, derived from, or created using any software created by any third party, except (i) software to and for which the Company held exclusive ownership of all rights, title and interests in and to the Intellectual Property Rights therein at the time the software was developed or otherwise created or (ii) software which has been pre-approved by the Company. + +The Consultant undertakes, at the first request and at the expense of the Company, both during the term of the contract and afterwards, to provide all necessary or useful assistance and to furnish and/or sign any document which makes possible, facilitates or accelerates the granting, the maintenance and/or the renewal of one or several Intellectual Property Rights on all or part of the Works, on behalf of the +Company or one of its affiliated companies. +The Consultant undertakes to refrain from any act which would constitute a violation of the rights of the Company. The Consultant undertakes not to apply for or claim (or to have applied for or claimed by third parties) the granting of a patent or any other intellectual property right in relation to the Works, unless it has received the express and written authorisation of the Company. + +Consultant undertakes to make full and prompt disclosure, without compensation, of all relevant documents and data in favor of the consultant and to provide all necessary cooperation for (the securing of) the assignment to The Company of all patrimonial, and, to the extent permitted by the applicable law, all moral Intellectual Property Rights. + +Consultant undertakes and guarantees that it is the current owner of the Intellectual Property Rights and that it is thus capable of transferring the Intellectual Property Rights to The Company. The Consultant further undertakes and guarantees that none of the Works violate any rights of third parties, and will indemnify The Company (or its licensees and assigns) for all claims by any third parties in this respect. + +Consultant agrees that the fees paid by The Company to the Consultant pursuant to this Agreement constitute the entire compensation for such transfer of Intellectual Property Rights and that Consultant is not entitled to any share of the profit resulting from any possible exploitation in whatever form of the Intellectual Property Rights, or any other compensation other than that provided for in this Agreement. Should the Consultant have a legal right to compensation for a new, currently non-existent form of exploitation, then this compensation will amount to 0.1% of the net profits realized by this new form of exploitation, with an absolute overall maximum of 500 EUR for all works so exploited. + +Consultant will keep confidential and not disclose to any third parties for a period of no less than ten (10) years information relating to the Works that The Company itself has not disclosed to the public without restriction. +21. Enforceable +The provisions of this Agreement shall be enforceable notwithstanding the existence of any claim or cause of action of the Consultant against the Company whether predicated on this Agreement or otherwise. +22. Representations and Warranties +Consultant represents and warrants (i) that Consultant has no obligations, legal or otherwise, inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement or with Consultant's undertaking this relationship with the Company, (ii) that the performance of the services called for by this Agreement do not and will not violate any applicable law, rule or regulation or any proprietary or other right of any third party, (iii) that Consultant will not use in the performance of his responsibilities under this Agreement any confidential information or trade secrets of any other person or entity and (iv) that Consultant has not entered into or will enter into any agreement (whether oral or written) in conflict with this Agreement. +23. Injunctive Relief +The Consultant acknowledges that disclosure of any Confidential Information by him will give rise to irreparable injury to the Company or the owner of such information, inadequately compensable in damages. Accordingly, the Company or such other party may seek and obtain injunctive relief against the breach or threatened breach of the foregoing undertakings, in addition to any other legal remedies which may be available. The Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that in the event of the termination of this Agreement his experience and capabilities are such that he can obtain a consulting arrangement or employment and that the enforcement of a remedy hereunder by way of injunction will not prevent him from earning a reasonable livelihood. +The Consultant further acknowledges and agrees that the covenants contained herein are necessary for the protection of the Company's legitimate business interests and are reasonable in scope and content. +24. Complete Agreement +This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the matters covered herein. Company acknowledges that it is entering into this Agreement solely on the basis of the representations contained herein. + + +This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings, written or verbal, between The Company and the Consultant with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. +25. Non Waiver +No failure or neglect of either party hereto in any instance to exercise any right, power or privilege hereunder or under law shall constitute a waiver of any other right, power or privilege or of the same right, power or privilege in any other instance. All waivers by either party hereto must be contained in a written instrument signed by the party to be charged and, in the case of the Company, by an executive officer of the Company or other person duly authorized by the Company. +26. Remedy for Breach +The parties hereto agree that, in the event of breach or threatened breach of this Agreement, the damage or imminent damage to the value and the goodwill of the Company's business will be inestimable, and that therefore any remedy at law or in damages shall be inadequate. Accordingly, the parties hereto agree that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief against Consultant in the event of any breach or threatened breach by Consultant, in addition to any other relief (including damages and the right of the Company to stop payments hereunder which is hereby granted) available to the Company under this Agreement or under law. +27. Applicable Law +Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws in performing Services. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates. +28. Severability; Enforcement +If any provision of this Agreement, or the application thereof to any person, place, or circumstance, shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, or void, the remainder of this Agreement and such provisions as applied to other persons, places, and circumstances shall remain in full force and effect. It is the intention of the parties that the covenants contained in Sections 6 and 7 shall be enforced to the greatest extent (but to no greater extent) in time, area, and degree of participation as is permitted by the law of that jurisdiction whose law is found to be applicable to any acts allegedly in breach of these covenants. +29. Scope of Agreement +If the scope of any of the provisions of the Agreement is too broad in any respect whatsoever to permit enforcement to its full extent, then such provisions shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the parties hereto consent and agree that such scope may be judicially modified accordingly and that the whole of such provisions of this Agreement shall not thereby fail, but that the scope of such provisions shall be curtailed only to the extent necessary to conform to law. +30. Notices +All notices or other communications required or permitted hereunder shall be made in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered by hand or mailed, postage prepaid, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, and addressed to the Company at: + + +ThreeFold DMCC +Unit No: BA1120 DMCC Business Centre, Level No 1, Jewellery & Gemplex 3, Dubai, United Emirates Arab + +or to the Consultant at: +.... + + +Notice of change of address shall be effective only when done in accordance with this Section. + + + + +IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Agreement as of the date first above written. + +THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS A BINDING ARBITRATION PROVISION WHICH MAY BE ENFORCED BY THE PARTIES. + + + + + + + + diff --git a/collections/legal/intro/img/legal_header_.jpg b/collections/legal/intro/img/legal_header_.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d4b3eb4 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/legal/intro/img/legal_header_.jpg differ diff --git a/collections/legal/intro/legal2.md b/collections/legal/intro/legal2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..64f1138 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/intro/legal2.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +![legal](img/legal_header_.jpg) + +**TFGRID USER and/or FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS** + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“TFGRID **USER**,"“TFGRID **FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND ThreeFold_Dubai, WITH REGISTERED OFFICE AT BA1120 DMCC BUSINESS CENTRE, LEVEL NO 1, JEWELLERY & GEMPLEX 3, DUBAI, UNITED EMIRATES ARAB, AND LICENSE REGISTRATION NUMBER 19121 (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +> BY USING THE TFGRID OR ANY OF THE THREEFOLD PROVIDED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES YOU ACCEPT FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: + +- [X] [Disclaimer](disclaimer) +- [X] [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions ThreeFold Related Websites](terms_conditions_websites) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Users](terms_conditions_griduser) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Farmers](terms_conditions_farmer) : only relevant if you are a TFGrid Farmer + + +Our single source of truth for our legal docs is on https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/info_legal + +> You can see the history of each file on github, useful to see the right version of the file in relation to the date when you signed a document or contract which linked into one of the above documents. + + + +Definitions see [definitions](definitions_legal). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/intro/legal_home.md b/collections/legal/intro/legal_home.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b90f038 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/intro/legal_home.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +![legal](img/legal_header_.jpg) + +**TFGRID USER and/or FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS** + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“TFGRID **USER**,"“TFGRID **FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND ThreeFold_Dubai, WITH REGISTERED OFFICE AT Unit NO: BA1120 DMCC BUSINESS CENTRE, LEVEL NO 1, JEWELLERY & GEMPLEX 3, DUBAI, UNITED EMIRATES ARAB, AND LICENSE REGISTRATION NUMBER 19121 (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +> BY USING THE TFGRID OR ANY OF THE THREEFOLD PROVIDED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES YOU ACCEPT FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: + +- [X] [Disclaimer](@disclaimer) +- [X] [Privacy Policy](@privacypolicy) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions ThreeFold Related Websites](@terms_conditions_websites) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Users](@terms_conditions_griduser) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Farmers](@terms_conditions_farmer) : only relevant if you are a TFGrid Farmer + + +Our single source of truth for our legal docs is on https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/info_legal + +> You can see the history of each file on github, useful to see the right version of the file in relation to the date when you signed a document or contract which linked into one of the above documents. + + + +Definitions see [definitions](@definitions_legal). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/names.md b/collections/legal/names.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f52055c --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/names.md @@ -0,0 +1,142 @@ +# THREEFOLD ECO SPELLING & USAGE + +_This glossary is to clarify spelling, capitalization, use of spaces, dashes, etc, when it comes to commonly used products or terminology in the ThreeFold Companies._ + +# + +- **3Bot or threefold_connect:** your virtual system administrator +- **3Bot App:** your virtual system administrator +- **3Bot Authentication:** your virtual system administrator + +or should we write? + +- **3Bot, threefold_connect, 3Bot App or 3Bot Authentication:** your virtual system administrator + +- **3Node:** The ThreeFold_Grid is formed by ThreeFold farmers - individuals or businesses who connect compute and storage hardware also known as servers and in our case 3 nodes +- **3Node ID:** +- **3Bot SDK or 3SDK:** + +# A + +- **ADApps (not ADAPPS or ADAPPs):** +- **Autonomous Internet or autonomous Internet (not internet):** +- **Autonomous IT also:** +- **Autonomous Layer:** + - links to Zero-People Technology +- **Autonomous DAPPS:** +- **App SDK:** + +# B + +- **BlockChain DB or BCDB:** + +# C + +- **Capacity Layer:** The capacity layer is the layer where CPU and Storage resources are delivered. It consists of hardware (storage/compute servers) and the TFTech operating system called Zero-OS.- **CLA (Convertible Loan Agreement):** +- **CRU (Compute Resource Unit):** +- **Crystal Twin:** +- **Cloud Unit:** +- **CU**: Compute Units +- **Core0 and CoreX:** +- **Chatflow:** + +# D + +- Digital sovereignty / digital auto +- Digital Sovereign Nation + +- Digital Worker (?) +- Digital Avatar (?) +- Digital Me (?) + +# E + +- Experiences / Experiences Layer + +# F + +- Farmer +- Farming +- Flist + +# H + +- HRU: Hard Disc Drive Resource Unit + +# I + +- Itsyou.online + +# J + +- Jumpscale +- Jumpscale X (abbreviation: JSX) +- Jumpscale SDK + +# M + +- MRU (Memory Resource Unit) + +# N + +- NU (Network Unit) + +# P + +- Peer-to-peer (P2P) + +# R + +- Rivine Blockchain +- Ressource Units (RU) + +# S + +- Self-driving or self-driving +- Self-healing or self-healing +- SLA (Service Level Agreement) +- Storage Units (SU) +- SRU (Solid State Disc Resource Unit) +- Smart Contract For IT + +# T + +- TF Certified Capacity +- TFChain: all blockchain related technologies on top of TFGrid + - ThreeFold Chain +- ThreeFold Cockpit +- TF DIY Capacity +- TF Managed Capacity +- TF or ThreeFold: concept name for the overall project with full ecosystem +- ThreeFold Directory +- ThreeFold Farmer or TF Farmer +- TF Farmer 3Bot Plugin +- ThreeFold Foundation or TFF or TF Foundation (ThreeFold_Dubai in Dubai) +- TF Grid or ThreeFold_Grid: the grid (network) of all computers providing capacity for the TFGrid +- TF Grid Services +- TF Hub +- TF Labs +- TF Web Gateway +- TFTech: ThreeFold Tech NV (owns the IP of the technology, opensource for Grid) in Belgium +- TFT : The ThreeFold_Token + - TFToken, ThreeFold_Token or ThreeFold_Tokens (not TFTs) +- ThreeFold_Token Holders (when using “ThreeFold” in front) but token holders when not +- TFNode : runs Zero-OS + - ThreeFold Node + +# W + +- WebGW: technology used is Zero-GW, bridge between internet and your workloads as running on top of TFGrid + +# Z + +- Zero-Chain : combination of BCDB and Smart Contract For IT +- Zero-Container +- Zero-DB or ZDB: low level database on top of HD (harddisk) or SSD +- Zero-Disk or ZDisk: virtual disk format (not in production yet) +- Zero-GW +- Zero-Mesh +- Zero-Net or ZNet: overlay network tech as used on our grid +- Zero-OS or ZOS (not Zero OS) +- Zero-People : fact that self driving/healing IT is possible +- Zero Robot diff --git a/collections/legal/navbar.md b/collections/legal/navbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9c54110 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/navbar.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +!!!include:threefold:navbar_include diff --git a/collections/legal/parties_threefold.md b/collections/legal/parties_threefold.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..016f14b --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/parties_threefold.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +These Terms and Conditions (the "**Agreement**") constitute a legal agreement between you (“**user**," “**you**", or “**yours**”) and [THREEFOLD RELATED COMPANIES](threefold_companies) (“**Threefold**”, “**Company**,” “**us**,” “**we**” or “**our**”) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/privacypolicy.md b/collections/legal/privacypolicy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e374f41 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/privacypolicy.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +# Privacy Policy + +*This privacy policy will explain how ThreeFold Movement ("companies", “we”, or “us”) uses the personal data we collect from you when you use any of our:* + +!!!include:websites + +### What data do we collect? + +All websites using the ThreeFold Movement Privacy Policy do not collect any data on a personal level by default. All data being processed is anonymized. When signing up for our newsletter we collect your: *email address* + +**How do we collect your data?** + +Browsing data: +We automatically collect data and process data when you use or view our website via your browser's cookies. + +Newsletter Signups: +Collected only with your permission through our sign-up form that uses a double opt-in mechanism for you to explicitly accept. + +### How will we use your data? + +We use this information to monitor and analyze your use of our website and for the website's technical administration, to increase our website's functionality and user-friendliness, and to better tailor it to our visitors needs. + +If you agree, our companies will share your data with the following partner companies so that they may offer you or us their products and services: + +* Matomo: offers us services relating to monitoring and measuring website traffic and access, creating user navigation reports, etc. All information processed here is anonymized. We run this service within our own environments. The data being processed does not leave our servers and is not shared with any thrid parties. + +* Mailerlite: offers us services relating newsletter sending and monitoring. + +**We do not track individual IP's or any other personal data.** + +The aforementioned processors operate independently from us and have their own privacy policy, which we strongly suggest you review. These processors may use the information collected through their services to evaluate visitors’ activity, as set out in their respective privacy policies. + +### How do we store your data? + +We store the anonmyzed data in Matomo for us to research usage and improve user experience on our websites. +We store email addresses in Mailerlite's system. + +### Marketing + +We will not use your information for any (re)marketing reasons, nor send you information about products and/or services of ours or any partner companies unless you explicitly agreed to signing up for our newsletter. + +### What are your data protection rights? + +We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: + +#### The right to access + +You have the right to request from us copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service. + +#### The right to rectification + +You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete information you believe is incomplete. + +#### The right to erasure + +You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to restrict processing + +You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to object to processing + +You have the right to object to our companies' processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to data portability + +You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. + +If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us: + +* email: dataprivacy@threefold.io + +* post address: +!!!include:threefold_fzc_address + +### What are cookies? + +Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. + +For further information, visit: http://allaboutcookies.org/ + +### How do we use cookies? + +We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including: + +* understanding how you use our website + +* for the websites technical administration + +### What types of cookies do we use? + +There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our websites use: + +* Functionality - Our companies use these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and the location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used. + +* No Advertising - Our companies use these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. However, we will not share this data with third parties for advertising purposes. + +* Analytics cookies - Our companies use these to monitor how users reached the Site, and how they interact with and move around once on the Site. These cookies let us know what features on the Site are working the best and what features on the Site can be improved. + +### How to manage cookies + +You can set your browser to not accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result. + +### Privacy policies of other websites + +Our website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy. + +### Changes to our privacy policy + +We keep our privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 16 May 2019. + +### How to contact us + +If you have any questions about our privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. + +Email us at: dataprivacy@threefold.io + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/privacypolicy_farming_threefold.md b/collections/legal/privacypolicy_farming_threefold.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..50fa0e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/privacypolicy_farming_threefold.md @@ -0,0 +1,113 @@ +# Privacy Policy farming.threefold.io + +*This privacy policy will explain how ThreeFold Movement ("companies", “we”, or “us”) uses the personal data we collect from you when you use our website: + +https://farming.threefold.io / https://www.farming.threefold.io + +### What data do we collect? + +All websites using the ThreeFold Movement Privacy Policy do not collect any data on a personal level. All data being processed is completely anonymized. + +**How do we collect your data?** + +We automatically collect data and process data when you use or view our website via your browser's cookies. + +### How will we use your data? + +We use this information to monitor and analyze your use of our website and for the website's technical administration, to increase our website's functionality and user-friendliness, and to better tailor it to our visitors needs. + +If you agree, our companies will share your data with the following partner companies so that they may offer you or us their products and services: + +* Matomo: offers us services relating to monitoring and measuring website traffic and access, creating user navigation reports, etc. All information processed here is anonymized. + +**We do not track individual IP's or any other personal data.** + +The aforementioned processors operate independently from us and have their own privacy policy, which we strongly suggest you review. These processors may use the information collected through their services to evaluate visitors’ activity, as set out in their respective privacy policies. + +### How do we store your data? + +We do not export and/or store any data on any of the websites using this privacy policy. +We only analyze the anonymized data in Matomo Analytics. + +### Marketing + +We will not use your information for any (re)marketing reasons, nor send you information about products and/or services of ours or any partner companies. + +### What are your data protection rights? + +We would like to make sure you are fully aware of all of your data protection rights. Every user is entitled to the following: + +#### The right to access + +You have the right to request from us copies of your personal data. We may charge you a small fee for this service. + +#### The right to rectification + +You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request us to complete information you believe is incomplete. + +#### The right to erasure + +You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to restrict processing + +You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to object to processing + +You have the right to object to our companies' processing of your personal data, under certain conditions. + +#### The right to data portability + +You have the right to request that we transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions. + +If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us: + +* email: dataprivacy@threefold.io + +* post address: +!!!include:threefold_fzc_address + +### What are cookies? + +Cookies are text files placed on your computer to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our websites, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies or similar technology. + +For further information, visit: http://allaboutcookies.org/ + +### How do we use cookies? + +We use cookies in a range of ways to improve your experience on our website, including: + +* understanding how you use our website + +* for the websites technical administration + +### What types of cookies do we use? + +There are a number of different types of cookies, however, our websites use: + +* Functionality - Our companies use these cookies so that we recognize you on our website and remember your previously selected preferences. These could include what language you prefer and the location you are in. A mix of first-party and third-party cookies are used. + +* No Advertising - Our companies use these cookies to collect information about your visit to our website, the content you viewed, the links you followed and information about your browser, device, and your IP address. However, we will not share this data with third parties for advertising purposes. + +* Analytics cookies - Our companies use these to monitor how users reached the Site, and how they interact with and move around once on the Site. These cookies let us know what features on the Site are working the best and what features on the Site can be improved. + +### How to manage cookies + +You can set your browser to not accept cookies, and the above website tells you how to remove cookies from your browser. However, in a few cases, some of our website features may not function as a result. + +### Privacy policies of other websites + +Our website contains links to other websites. Our privacy policy applies only to our website, so if you click on a link to another website, you should read their privacy policy. + +### Changes to our privacy policy + +We keep our privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 29 Jan 2021. + +### How to contact us + +If you have any questions about our privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us. + +Email us at: dataprivacy@threefold.io + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/readme.md b/collections/legal/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1f1696e --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +!!!include:legal_home \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/sidebar.md b/collections/legal/sidebar.md new file mode 100755 index 0000000..dfe0802 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sidebar.md @@ -0,0 +1,11 @@ +- [Terms Conditions](terms_conditions_all3) +------------------ +- [Definitions](@definitions_legal) +- [Disclaimer](@disclaimer) +- [farmer_terms_conditions](@terms_conditions_farmer3) +- [terms_conditions_websites](@terms_conditions_websites) +- [terms_conditions_grid](@terms_conditions_tfgrid3) +- [privacypolicy](@privacypolicy) +-------------------- +- TFTECH + - [T&C Sales](@terms_conditions_sales) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/sub/the_company.md b/collections/legal/sub/the_company.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1897d8d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sub/the_company.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +## The Company + +The Company has been defined on the contract who refers to this document but can be any of the following: + +- The company or organization who is selling a service on the ThreeFold_Grid. +- The company who is selling/buying ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) as capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid. +- The company who is helping a Farmer to become active on the ThreeFold_Grid = a TF Cooperative +- The company who is selling the hardware and software required for a Farming Pool diff --git a/collections/legal/sub/the_product.md b/collections/legal/sub/the_product.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d10fc8f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sub/the_product.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +## The Product + +The Product is the ThreeFold_Token or any service related to the ThreeFold_Grid which can be bought by The Purchaser. +The Product has been defined on the contract who refers to this document. diff --git a/collections/legal/sub/the_purchaser.md b/collections/legal/sub/the_purchaser.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f13c063 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sub/the_purchaser.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +## The Purchaser + +The Purchaser is the person or company or organization who buys The Product from The Company. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/sub/the_single_source_truth.md b/collections/legal/sub/the_single_source_truth.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6f20d52 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sub/the_single_source_truth.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +## SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH + +Our single source of truth for our legal docs is stored on [Github: https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/info_legal/tree/master/](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/info_legal) + +> You can see the history of each file on github, useful to see the right version of the file in relation to the date when you signed a document or contract which linked into one of the above documents. + +!!!time diff --git a/collections/legal/sub/websites.md b/collections/legal/sub/websites.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7557344 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/sub/websites.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +websites/wikis/forums ending with threefold.io, threefold.me, grid.tf, threefold.tech, ThreeFold_Token.com, freeflownation.org, 3bot.org, incubaid.com or consciousinternet.org or any other website as used/promoted by the ThreeFold Foundation or any other site as originating from our opensource git repository on https://github.com/threefoldfoundation. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1a90ba9 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# TFGRID USER and/or FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS TFGRID 2.X + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“TFGRID **USER**,"“TFGRID **FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND ThreeFold_Dubai or TFTECH (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A PARTNER, CUSTOMER, FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +> BY USING THE TFGRID OR ANY OF THE THREEFOLD PROVIDED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES YOU ACCEPT FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: + +- [X] [Disclaimer](disclaimer) +- [X] [Definitions](definitions_legal) +- [X] [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions ThreeFold Related Websites](terms_conditions_websites) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Users](terms_conditions_griduser) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Farmers](terms_conditions_farmer) : only relevant if you are a TFGrid Farmer + + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all3.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d0eea4 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_all3.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# TFGRID USER and/or FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS TFGRID 3.X + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“TFGRID **USER**,"“TFGRID **FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND TRC (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A PARTNER, CUSTOMER, FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +> BY USING THE TFGRID OR ANY OF THE THREEFOLD PROVIDED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES YOU ACCEPT FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: + +- [X] [Disclaimer](disclaimer) +- [X] [Definitions](definitions_legal) +- [X] [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions ThreeFold Related Websites](terms_conditions_websites) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Users TFGrid 3](terms_conditions_griduser) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Farmers TFGrid 3](terms_conditions_farmer3) : relevant if you are a TFGrid Farmer + + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_cloud.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_cloud.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d52d8e --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_cloud.md @@ -0,0 +1,230 @@ +# ThreeFold.io Terms Of Service + +### Last updated September 13, 2019 + + + +## AGREEMENT TO TERMS + + These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”) and ThreeFold, doing business as ThreeFold ("ThreeFold", “we”, “us”, or “our”), concerning your access to and use of the https://www.threefold.io website as well as any other media form, media channel, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. + +Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Use to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted. + +The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. + + + +The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site. + + +## INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS + + Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and EU competition laws, foreign jurisdictions, and international conventions. The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission. + +Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content and the Marks. + + +## USER REPRESENTATIONS + + By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (2) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (3) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (4) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (5) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise; (6) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (7) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation. + +If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof). + + + +## USER REGISTRATION + +You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. + + + +## PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES + +You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. + + As a user of the Site, you agree not to: + + +1. Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us. + +2. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Content contained therein. +3. Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site. + + +4. Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords. + + +5. Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. + + +6. Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site. + + +7. Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise. + + +8. Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site. + + +9. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site. + + +10. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats (“gifs”), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”). + + +11. Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software. + +12. Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations. + + + + +## USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS + +The Site may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, "Contributions"). Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Site and through third-party websites. As such, any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. When you create or make available any Contributions, you thereby represent and warrant that: + + + +1. The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party. + + +2. You are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Site, and other users of the Site to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use. + + +3. You have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use. + + +4. Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading. + +5. Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation. + + +6. Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us). + + 7. Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone. + +8. Your Contributions do not advocate the violent overthrow of any government or incite, encourage, or threaten physical harm against another. + +9. Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule. + +10. Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party. + + +11. Your Contributions do not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner. + + +12. Your Contributions do not violate any federal or state law concerning child pornography, or otherwise intended to protect the health or well-being of minors; + + +13. Your Contributions do not include any offensive comments that are connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap. + + +14. Your Contributions do not otherwise violate, or link to material that violates, any provision of these Terms of Use, or any applicable law or regulation. + +Any use of the Site in violation of the foregoing violates these Terms of Use and may result in, among other things, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site. + + + + +## CONTRIBUTION LICENSE + +By posting your Contributions to any part of the Site or making Contributions accessible to the Site by linking your account from the Site to any of your social networking accounts, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such Contributions, and grant and authorize sublicenses of the foregoing. The use and distribution may occur in any media formats and through any media channels. + +This license will apply to any form, media, or technology now known or hereafter developed, and includes our use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions, and you warrant that moral rights have not otherwise been asserted in your Contributions. + +We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided by you in any area on the Site. You are solely responsible for your Contributions to the Site and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions. + +We have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, (1) to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions; (2) to re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations on the Site; and (3) to pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice. We have no obligation to monitor your Contributions. + + + + + SOCIAL MEDIA + +As part of the functionality of the Site, you may link your account with online accounts you have with third-party service providers (each such account, a “Third-Party Account”) by either: (1) providing your Third-Party Account login information through the Site; or (2) allowing us to access your Third-Party Account, as is permitted under the applicable terms and conditions that govern your use of each Third-Party Account. You represent and warrant that you are entitled to disclose your Third-Party Account login information to us and/or grant us access to your Third-Party Account, without breach by you of any of the terms and conditions that govern your use of the applicable Third-Party Account, and without obligating us to pay any fees or making us subject to any usage limitations imposed by the third-party service provider of the Third-Party Account. By granting us access to any Third-Party Accounts, you understand that (1) we may access, make available, and store (if applicable) any content that you have provided to and stored in your Third-Party Account (the “Social Network Content”) so that it is available on and through the Site via your account, including without limitation any friend lists and (2) we may submit to and receive from your Third-Party Account additional information to the extent you are notified when you link your account with the Third-Party Account. Depending on the Third-Party Accounts you choose and subject to the privacy settings that you have set in such Third-Party Accounts, personally identifiable information that you post to your Third-Party Accounts may be available on and through your account on the Site. Please note that if a Third-Party Account or associated service becomes unavailable or our access to such Third Party Account is terminated by the third-party service provider, then Social Network Content may no longer be available on and through the Site. You will have the ability to disable the connection between your account on the Site and your Third-Party Accounts at any time. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE THIRD- + +PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNTS IS GOVERNED SOLELY BY YOUR AGREEMENT(S) WITH SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS. We make no effort to review any Social Network Content for any purpose, including but not limited to, for accuracy, legality, or non-infringement, and we are not responsible for any Social Network Content. You acknowledge and agree that we may access your email address book associated with a Third-Party Account and your contacts list stored on your mobile device or tablet computer solely for purposes of identifying and informing you of those contacts who have also registered to use the Site. You can deactivate the connection between the Site and your Third-Party Account by contacting us using the contact information below or through your account settings (if applicable). We will attempt to delete any information stored on our servers that was obtained through such Third-Party Account, except the username and profile picture that become associated with your account. + + + + +## SUBMISSIONS + +You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site ("Submissions") provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions. + + +## THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT + +The Site may contain (or you may be sent via the Site) links to other websites ("Third-Party Websites") as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties ("Third-Party Content"). Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Site, including the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or other policies of or contained in the Third-Party Websites or the Third-Party Content. Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or any Third-Party Content does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by us. If you decide to leave the Site and access the Third-Party Websites or to use or install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and you should be aware these Terms of Use no longer govern. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any website to which you navigate from the Site or relating to any applications you use or install from the Site. Any purchases you make through Third-Party Websites will be through other websites and from other companies, and we take no responsibility whatsoever in relation to such purchases which are exclusively between you and the applicable third party. You agree and acknowledge that we do not endorse the products or services offered on Third-Party Websites and you shall hold us harmless from any harm caused by your purchase of such products or services. Additionally, you shall hold us harmless from any losses sustained by you or harm caused to you relating to or resulting in any way from any Third-Party Content or any contact with Third-Party Websites. + +## SITE MANAGEMENT + +We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities; (3) in our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; (4) in our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site. + +## PRIVACY POLICY + +We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy: www.threefold.io/privacy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use. Please be advised the Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from the European Union, Asia, or any other region of the world with laws or other requirements governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in the United States, then through your continued use of the Site, you are transferring your data to the United States, and you expressly consent to have your data transferred to and processed in the United States. Further, we do not knowingly accept, request, or solicit information from children or knowingly market to children. Therefore, in accordance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, if we receive actual knowledge that anyone under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us without the requisite and verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information from the Site as quickly as is reasonably practical. + +## TERM AND TERMINATION + +These Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SITE OR DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. + + If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress. + + ## MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS + + We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site. + + + +We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Site at any time or for any reason without notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site. Nothing in these Terms of Use will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Site or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith. + +## GOVERNING LAW + +These Terms of Use and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law principles. + +## DISPUTE RESOLUTION + +Any legal action of whatever nature brought by either you or us (collectively, the “Parties” and individually, a “Party”) shall be commenced or prosecuted in courts located in Belgium, Ghent, and the Parties hereby consent to, and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such state and federal courts. Application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) are excluded from these Terms of Use. In no event shall any claim, action, or proceeding brought by either Party related in any way to the Site be commenced more than one (1) years after the cause of action arose. + + CORRECTIONS + +There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time, without prior notice. + +## DISCLAIMER + +THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE, (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (6) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE. + +## LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY + + IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO $1.00 USD. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. + + + +## INDEMNIFICATION + +You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the Site; (3) breach of these Terms of Use; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it. + +## USER DATA + +We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing the performance of the Site, as well as data relating to your use of the Site. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Site. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data. + +## ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES + +Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SITE. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means. + +## MISCELLANEOUS + + These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the Site. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Use and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Use. + +## CONTACT US + + In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at: + + ThreeFold + + + + + + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..489b67f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +!!!include:part_0_introduction_tcs +!!!include:part_1_definitions +!!!include:part_2_farmer_services +!!!include:part_3_farmer_grant +!!!include:part_4_certified_vs_diy +!!!include:part_5_farmer_responsibilities +!!!include:part_6_restrictions +!!!include:part_7_representations_and_warranties +!!!include:part_8_capacity_measurement_minting +!!!include:part_9_capacity_utilization +!!!include:part_10_term_termination +!!!include:part_11_intellectual_property +!!!include:part_12_indemnification +!!!include:part_13_disclaimer_limitation_liability +!!!include:part_14_export_compliance +!!!include:part_15_agreement_severability_waiver +!!!include:part_16_governing_law_venue + + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer3.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..62cbeeb --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer3.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +!!!include:part_0_introduction_tcs +!!!include:part_1_definitions +!!!include:part_2_farmer_services +!!!include:part_3_farmer_grant +!!!include:part_4_certified_vs_diy +!!!include:part_5_farmer_responsibilities +!!!include:part_6_restrictions +!!!include:part_7_representations_and_warranties +!!!include:part_8_capacity_measurement_minting3 +!!!include:part_9_capacity_utilization3 +!!!include:part_10_term_termination +!!!include:part_11_intellectual_property +!!!include:part_12_indemnification +!!!include:part_13_disclaimer_limitation_liability +!!!include:part_14_export_compliance +!!!include:part_15_agreement_severability_waiver +!!!include:part_16_governing_law_venue + + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/img/farmer_tcs_minting_equation.jpg b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/img/farmer_tcs_minting_equation.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8b13676 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/img/farmer_tcs_minting_equation.jpg differ diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_0_introduction_tcs.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_0_introduction_tcs.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bc27086 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_0_introduction_tcs.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +**FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS** + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENT**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“**FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND OF THE THREEFOLD COMPANIES (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A FARMER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_10_term_termination.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_10_term_termination.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..df594c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_10_term_termination.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +### 10. TERM AND TERMINATION + +This Agreement shall be effective as of the date that you take the earliest of the following actions: your acceptance of this Agreement, either by clicking to signify acceptance, or by taking any one or more of the following actions: downloading, installing, running and/or using the Software. It will continue until terminated per the terms below. + +Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately at any time without notice to the other party. + +In case of termination, the Farmer shall immediately cease using the Software. Any portion of Farmed or Cultivated ThreeFold_Tokens that have not been transferred to the Farmer’s wallet on the date of termination will be irrevocably forfeited. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_11_intellectual_property.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_11_intellectual_property.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1eb7a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_11_intellectual_property.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +### 11. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY + +No rights are granted to the Farmer hereunder other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement. Except for Software subject to the Open Source Licenses, and except for any rights expressly granted under this Agreement, Company and its licensors own and shall retain all right, title, and interest in and to the ThreeFold_Grid and all related software (including any improvements, enhancements, customizations, and modifications thereto), the Documentation, and the Related Data, including, without limitation, all related intellectual property rights therein. For purposes hereof, the term "**Related Data**" means data derived from operation of the 3Node and of the ThreeFold_Grid via the 3Node, and any data that is aggregated by Company (including aggregations with data sourced from other Farmers and other third party data sources), and data and information regarding the Farmer’s access to and participation in the ThreeFold_Grid, including, without limitation, statistical usage data derived from the operation of the 3Node and ThreeFold_Grid and configurations, log data and the performance results related thereto. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting Company from utilizing Related Data to optimize and improve the ThreeFold_Grid or otherwise operate Company’s business; provided that if Company provides Related Data to third parties, such Related Data shall be de-identified and presented in the aggregate so that it will not disclose the identity of Farmers to any third party. + +The ThreeFold_Grid may include access to various confidential and proprietary third party data that is utilized along with the IT Capacity, and all such data is owned by the applicable third party source or vendor. Farmer may only use such data as part of the ThreeFold_Grid and may not extract or otherwise utilize any such data except as included in and in connection with the ThreeFold_Grid. This data may be compiled from third party sources, including but not limited to, public records, user submissions, and other commercially available data sources. These sources may not be accurate or complete, or up-to-date and is subject to ongoing and continual change without notice. Neither Company nor its third party data sources make any representations or warranties regarding the data and assume no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data. + +Company shall have a royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, irrevocable, perpetual license to use or incorporate into the Software and/or the ThreeFold_Grid any suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, recommendations or other information provided by Farmers relating to the features, functionality, or operation thereof ("**Feedback**"). Company shall have no obligation to use Feedback, and Farmer shall have no obligation to provide Feedback. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_12_indemnification.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_12_indemnification.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..69fc66c --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_12_indemnification.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +### 12. INDEMNIFICATION + +To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company and our respective past, present, and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equity holders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (the "**Indemnified Parties**") from and against all claims, damages, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) that arise from or relate to: (i) your use of the Software; (ii) your participation in the ThreeFold_Grid; (iii) any Feedback you provide; or (iv) your breach of this Agreement. + +Company reserves the right to exercise sole control over the defense of any claim subject to indemnification under the paragraph above, at your expense. This indemnity is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between you and Company. + +If the Software becomes, or in Company’s reasonable judgment is likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement, then Company may in its sole discretion: (a) obtain the right, for Farmer to continue using the Software; (b) provide a non-infringing functionally equivalent replacement; or (c) modify the Software so that it is no longer infringing. If Company, in its sole and reasonable judgment, determines that none of the above options are commercially reasonable, then Company may, without liability, suspend or terminate Farmer’s use of the Software. This Section 12 states Company’s sole liability and Farmer’s exclusive remedy for infringement claims. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_13_disclaimer_limitation_liability.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_13_disclaimer_limitation_liability.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c03c6ed --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_13_disclaimer_limitation_liability.md @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +### 13. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY + +The Farmer hereby acknowledges the fact that he/she has been advised that TFTs may qualify as a security and that the offers and sales of TFTs have not been registered under any country’s securities laws and, therefore, cannot be resold except in compliance with the applicable country’s laws. + +The Farmer understands that the use of TFTs, the Software and/or the ThreeFold_Grid involves risks, all of which the Farmer fully and completely assumes, including, but not limited to, the risk that (i) the technology associated with the ThreeFold_Grid, 3Node and/or related Threefold products will not function as intended; (ii) the Threefold project will not be completed; (iii) Threefold will fail to attract sufficient interest from key stakeholders; and (iv) ThreeFold or any related parties may be subject to investigation and punitive actions from governmental authorities. + +Except as explicitly set forth herein, Company makes no representations that the Software is appropriate for use in any jurisdictions. Farmers engaging with the ThreeFold_Grid from any jurisdictions do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. + +The Farmer understands and expressly accepts that the TFTs, the Software and the ThreeFold_Grid were created and delivered to the Farmer at the sole risk of the Farmer on an "AS IS" and “UNDER DEVELOPMENT” basis. + +COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE SOFTWARE, THREEFOLD GRID, OR DOCUMENTATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS FREE, OR FREE OF MALICIOUS CODE OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. COMPANY DOES NOT CONTROL, ENDORSE, SPONSOR, OR ADOPT ANY CONTENT AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE CONTENT STORED ON THE THREEFOLD GRID. COMPANY HAS NO OBLIGATION TO SCREEN, MONITOR, OR EDIT CONTENT AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT COMPANY HAS NO INDEMNITY, SUPPORT, SERVICE LEVEL, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER. + +The Undersigned understands and expressly acknowledges that it has not relied on any representations or warranties made by the Company, TF Tech NV, Bettertoken NV, Kristof De Spiegeleer, any person or entity involved in the development or promotion of the Software and/or the ThreeFold project, or any related parties, including, but not limited to, conversations of any kind, whether through oral or electronic communication or otherwise, or any whitepapers or other documentation. + +WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE FARMER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED BY THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE, THE THREEFOLD GRID AND/OR THE THREEFOLD TOKENS AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY THREEFOLD, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE THEREOF. + +COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR DATA USE, OR DAMAGE TO BUSINESS) HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER BY BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CAUSE OF ACTION EVEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE OR IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, AND COMPANY SHALL ONLY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT DAMAGES CAUSED BY ITS GROSS NEGLIGENCE. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EURO (€ 100.00). diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_14_export_compliance.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_14_export_compliance.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b580805 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_14_export_compliance.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +### 14. EXPORT COMPLIANCE + +The Software may be subject to export laws and regulations of the European Union, the United States and other jurisdictions. Farmer represents that it is not named on any E.U. or U.S. government denied-party list. Farmer shall not access or use the Software or the ThreeFold_Grid in a E.U. or U.S.-embargoed or any sanctioned country or region or in violation of any E.U. or U.S. export law or regulation. Farmer shall not use the ThreeFold_Grid to export, re-export, transfer, or make available, whether directly or indirectly, any regulated item or information to anyone outside the E.U. or U.S. in connection with this Agreement without first complying with all export control laws and regulations that may be imposed by the European Union, any EU country or the U.S. Government and any country or organization of nations within whose jurisdiction Farmer operates or does business. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_15_agreement_severability_waiver.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_15_agreement_severability_waiver.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d0e2be8 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_15_agreement_severability_waiver.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +### 15. ENTIRE AGREEMENT,SEVERABILITY, WAIVER + +1. This Agreement sets forth the complete and final agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof, and supersedes, replaces all prior agreements, written and oral, between them concerning the subject matter hereof. If a term of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. A party’s consent to, or waiver of, enforcement of this Agreement on one occasion will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or such provision on any other occasion. +2. We reserve the right to change this Agreement from time to time in our sole discretion. If we make material changes to this Agreement, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by posting the revised Farmer Terms and Conditions to the Software and on our Websites. By continuing to access or use the Software or otherwise participate in the ThreeFold_Grid after the posted effective date of modifications to this Agreement, you agree to be bound by the revised version of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the modified Agreement, you must stop interacting with the ThreeFold_Grid and disconnect all your 3Node. +3. The parties are independent contractors. No agency, partnership, franchise, joint venture, or employment relationship is intended or created by this Agreement. Neither party has the power or authority to create or assume any obligation, or make any representations or warranties, on behalf of the other party. +4. The Farmer agrees that the Company may transfer and assign the Agreement in its sole discretion, provided a notice of such assignment is sent to the Farmer within fifteen days of such assignment. +5. Notices to Company made under this Agreement shall be made by email to legal@threefold.io AND in writing and delivered by registered mail (return receipt requested) or nationally-recognized overnight courier service to ThreeFold_Dubai, with registered office at BA1120 DMCC BUSINESS CENTRE, LEVEL NO 1, JEWELLERY & GEMPLEX 3, DUBAI, UNITED EMIRATES ARAB, attention Legal Department. You agree to receive electronically all communications, agreements, documents, notices, and disclosures that we provide in connection with the Software and/or the ThreeFold_Grid ("**Communications**"). We may provide Communications in a variety of ways, including by e-mail, text, in-app notifications, or by posting them on our websites. You agree that all Communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_16_governing_law_venue.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_16_governing_law_venue.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d9178c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_16_governing_law_venue.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +### 16. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE + +This Agreement will be governed by Luxembourg law. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_1_definitions.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_1_definitions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4d2dd7c --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_1_definitions.md @@ -0,0 +1,39 @@ +### 1. DEFINITIONS + +Unless defined otherwise in this Agreement below, capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the following links for [Definitions](definitions_legal). + +SPECIAL DEFINITIONS + +- THREEFOLD COMPANIES noted as (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”) mean any of the companies as mentioned below: + - DUBAI & BVI + - THREEFOLD DMCC, TF Hub Limited + - THREEFOLD FZC (the original ThreeFold in UAE, no longer active) + - THREEFOLD LABS IT + - MAZRAA IS BRANDNAME OF THREEFOLD LABS IT + - EUROPE + - THREEFOLD VZW + - TFTECH NV BELGIUM + - BETTERTOKEN NV BELGIUM + - THREEFOLD AG +- TFCHAIN ("**TFCHAIN**") + - ThreeFold Blockchain manages the ThreeFold Grid and the 3Nodes as an autonomous piece of software. + - A DAO has been created (decentralized autonomous organization) which manages the behaviour of this Blockchain Software (upgrades & functionalities) + - Is a piece of opensource software as used by all of us together. + - TFChain has been introduces since TFGrid 3.x +- Change Request + - Change Requests can be registered on the TFChain. They are a proposal for any request for change. + - Change Requests can be used to trigger change in protocol, software update, changes in software or TFGrid specifications. + - Change Requests need to be approved by majority of Validators + - Change Requests are being introduced from TFGrid 3.x (x to be defined) +- TFChain Validators ("**VALIDATOR**") + - A Validator is a piece of software running a TFChain Blockchain Function to protect the security and sovereignity of the Blockchain. + - Each Validator has a vote to agree on changes in protocol, software updates, changes in software or TFGrid specifications. + - Each Owner / Maintainer of a Validator has to stake a certain to be defined amount of TFT before voting can happen. + - Validators are being introduced from TFGrid 3.x (x to be defined) + - Majority of Validators have to vote positively on each Change Request suggested before change can happen. + - Validators are required to let the DAO function. +- DAO + - Decentralizes Autonomous Organization + - Implemented on multiple levels, but for release 3.0.x only on level 1 which is on Substrate TFChain level. + - The DAO is the set of rules under which the decentralized organization functions. + - The DAO specifications will or are available on https://library.threefold.me (our knowledgebase) diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_2_farmer_services.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_2_farmer_services.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fa2f865 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_2_farmer_services.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +### 2. FARMER SERVICES + +The Farmer may provide IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid (the "**Farmer Services**") pursuant to the terms hereof during the Term of this Agreement. The Farmer Services include the features and functionality applicable to the version of the TF Operating System (Zero OS) installed by the Farmer and TF Blockchain Software (together also referred to as the “**Software**”). Company may update the content, functionality, and user interface of the Farmer Services from time to time in its sole discretion. + +By entering into this Agreement you receive a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable right to provide the Farmer Services pursuant to this Agreement during the Term hereof solely for your internal business purposes subject to the limitations set forth herein. + +The Software consists of open source code and is made available to you pursuant to the terms of the open-source license agreement(s) as located on https://github.com/threefoldtech and https://github.com/threefoldfoundation (the "**Open Source License(s)**"). Your use of the Software or any other Content (Information) is conditioned upon your compliance at all times with the terms of all applicable Open Source License(s). [Example license for Zero-OS can be found here](https://github.com/threefoldtech/zos/blob/master/LICENCE). + +Including without limitation all provisions governing access to source code, modification, and/or reverse engineering. You are responsible for complying with any applicable documentation, meaning any information that describes the ThreeFold_Grid, provides instructions or recommendations related to the configuration and/or use of the ThreeFold_Grid, or otherwise informs Users of the intended use of the ThreeFold_Grid, including, but not limited to content provided directly to User or published at [https://library.threefold.me](https://library.threefold.me), [https://library.threefold.me](https://library.threefold.me), [https://forum.threefold.io](https://forum.threefold.io) or otherwise made available in conjunction with the ThreeFold_Grid, the ThreeFold_Token or the Software (“**Documentation**”) and for satisfying all technical requirements of the Software, including any requirements set forth in the Documentation for ensuring that the Software performs properly. + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_3_farmer_grant.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_3_farmer_grant.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0a4a093 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_3_farmer_grant.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +### 3. FARMER GRANT OF RIGHT TO IT CAPACITY + +By making available one or more computers, network or storage devices ("**3Nodes**") and connecting such 3Nodes to the TF Grid via the Software, you hereby grant to Company, TFChain and Users the irrevocable right to access and use the 3Nodes as follows: + +- to use storage, compute and network services as delivered by your 3Node(s) +- to store data and materials by Users on your 3Node(s) (the "**Content**") and to access such Content from your 3Node(s) at any time + +in accordance with the capabilities of the software installed on the 3Nodes; + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_4_certified_vs_diy.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_4_certified_vs_diy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..30cac6c --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_4_certified_vs_diy.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +### 4. CERTIFIED VS. DIY-FARMERS + +There are two types of ThreeFold Farmers: + +1. Certified Farmer: Uses hardware from certified sources and signs a contract with TF Tech NV for support and additional benefits +2. Do It Yourself (DIY) Farmer: Uses any hardware and in case of support uses online material only. + +Farmers can opt in for certification ("**Certification**"). Certification can be withdrawn in case the relevant 3Node does no longer comply with the applicable certification requirements. + +The following criteria or requirements are checked (timing of implementation, see roadmap on wiki): + +- Bandwidth: 24 times a day random non local nodes are used to upload a 2MB file to a 3Node. The bandwidth will be measured in mbit/sec +- Utilization: Through the ThreeFold Explorer the true utilization of the 3Node will be checked. It will be displayed in % of the 3Node total capacity. +- Uptime: The uptime per month will be created in the ThreeFold Explorer and is presented as a percentage of 3Node availability. + +ThreeFold Foundation or TFTech may give free certification to 3Nodes that benefit the distribution of capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid. + +ThreeFold Foundation or TFTech may also certify certain hardware partners (i.e. certified hardware vendors) as part of this certification process. + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_5_farmer_responsibilities.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_5_farmer_responsibilities.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..322582a --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_5_farmer_responsibilities.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +### 5. FARMER RESPONSIBILITIES + +At all times during the Term of this Agreement or the period when Content is maintained in your 3Node, whichever is longer: + +1. You will comply with the terms of this Agreement, the [Generic Disclaimer](disclaimer), [ThreeFold Website Terms](terms_conditions_websites) and [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) and any other terms and conditions required by in connection herewith, the Open Source Licenses, and the terms of all other agreements to which you are a party in connection with your performance under this Agreement including, without limitation, any agreement you have with a third-party Internet service provider. +2. You will operate the 3Node in strict compliance with terms of this Agreement and any applicable laws or regulations, and will not take any action not expressly authorized hereunder. +3. Without prejudice to your rights under any applicable Open Source license, you will not modify or attempt to modify the Software for any purpose including but not limited to attempting to circumvent the audit, bypass security, manipulate the performance of, or otherwise disrupt the ThreeFold_Grid for any reason, including but not limited to attempting to increase the amount of data stored or bandwidth utilized or the amount of Farmed TFTs, as defined herein, and you will not otherwise interfere with the operation of the ThreeFold_Grid. +4. You will provide and maintain the 3Node so that, at all times, it will meet the minimum requirements set out for either pre configured servers (‘certified hardware’) or ‘do-it-yourself’ servers [become_a_farmer](threefold:become_a_farmer) +5. You will implement and maintain adequate administrative, organizational, physical and technical safeguards to ensure the protection, confidentiality, security, and integrity of the 3Node and Content and shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that Content are not disclosed, accessed, used, modified, or distributed except as expressly authorized under this Agreement. +6. You acknowledge and agree that by running the Software on your hardware device and allowing IT Capacity to be made available on the TF Grid to the Users and TFCHAIN, you may act as a cloud service provider under certain circumstances and as such qualify as a processor or sub-processor under the General Data Processing Directive (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC) (‘GDPR’). You undertake to comply with any legal obligations which may possibly be applicable to you as a data processor under the GDPR and/or any other applicable data privacy regulations. +7. You acknowledge and agree that by running the Software on your hardware device and allowing IT Capacity to be made available on the TF Grid to the Users, your 3Node may be impacted due to additional constraints being placed on it by the Software and the processing of Content. In particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, your 3Node may not operate as quickly as it would without running the Software and making IT Capacity available for use by Users. +8. In connection with your use of the Software and/or operation of a 3Node hereunder, Company may, provide updates to the software which will be automatically provided and installed. You acknowledge that these updates are done automatically on your 3node or any other web site or portal and you don't have the ability to confirm such an update. This update mechanism might be revisited at the end of 2020 and will be communicated accordingly. These updates need to be done automatically for now, because ThreeFold_Grid consists out of many components which are depending on each other and need the right version to be installed. +9. In connection with your use of the Software and/or operation of a 3Node hereunder, Company may, from time to time, require you to affirm and/or reaffirm your agreement to the terms of this Agreement, and in such case, your continued use of the Software is contingent upon your promptly providing such affirmation as requested by Company. +10. You, as the Famer, acknowledge that you retain administrative and/or physical control over to whom you grant access to the applicable 3Node. You are responsible for maintaining the physical security of the 3Node +11. Company may suspend Famer’s participation in the ThreeFold_Grid if Company believes the Farmer to be: (a) violating any term of this Agreement; or (b) using the ThreeFold_Grid in a manner that Company reasonably believes may cause a security risk, a disruption to the ThreeFold_Grid, or liability for Company or any persons involved in the ThreeFold Open Source project. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_6_restrictions.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_6_restrictions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d37d47b --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_6_restrictions.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +### 6. RESTRICTIONS + +You will operate the 3Node in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in no other manner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not: + +1. access or use the ThreeFold_Grid: (i) in violation of applicable laws; or (ii) in a manner that interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the ThreeFold_Grid (or the data contained therein). +2. with respect to Content (i) reverse engineer any aspect of the Content or do anything that might discover the contents or origin of the Content, (ii) attempt to bypass or circumvent measures employed to prevent or limit access to the Content, including by attempting to defeat any encryption, or (iii) attempt to interfere with the storage or transmission of Content or with our audits of your 3Node(s); +3. manipulate or otherwise attempt to bypass, change, or update any values related to uptime detection outside the programmatic operation of the Software; +4. deliberately or actively limit or otherwise negatively impact download speed such that insufficient bandwidth is available for required audit traffic; +5. manipulate or alter the default behavior of the ThreeFold_Grid to artificially increase or decrease the value of any reputation factor of any 3Node; +6. manipulate network responses to any request with unauthorized intent to change the cryptographic signatures, NodeID, or TFT wallet address; +7. attempt to manipulate or falsify the identification of the 3Node by the Software or otherwise bypass the proof of capacity process; +8. retain any Content after the earlier of termination of this Agreement or de-certification of the applicable 3Node at any time; or +9. in any other way attempt to interfere, impede, alter, or otherwise interact in any manner not expressly authorized hereunder with the ThreeFold_Grid or the operation of any other 3Node(s). diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_7_representations_and_warranties.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_7_representations_and_warranties.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bff2d65 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_7_representations_and_warranties.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +### 7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES + +You hereby represent, warrant, and covenant that: + +1. You own or control your 3Node(s), and have the right to install the Software on your 3Node(s) and share IT Capacity pursuant to this Agreement, and otherwise comply with all of your obligations under this Agreement and/or applicable laws; +2. You represent and warrant that you are authorized to receive ThreeFold_Tokens (TFT) as a remuneration from Users for the usage of your IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid as set forth in this Agreement; +3. You have full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and comply with all terms hereof, and that doing so will not conflict with any obligation you may owe to any third party; +4. You have the qualifications, skill, and ability to perform your obligations hereunder without the advice, control, or supervision of Company; and +5. You will at all times comply with all applicable foreign, federal, state, and local laws, orders, rules, and regulations currently in effect or that may come into effect during the term of this Agreement, including but not limited to those regarding data privacy and protection. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cdfecb0 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting.md @@ -0,0 +1,54 @@ +### 8. TFT Minting (Token Creation ‘FARMING of capacity’) TFGrid 2.x + +#### 8.1 General Principle + +Farmers who connect 3Nodes on an ongoing basis to the ThreeFold_Grid by running the Software and making IT Capacity available to the Users, get rewarded by receiving ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) which are generated by the Software. TFTs are exclusively issued (created) by the TF Chain for each active Capacity Pool which gets and remains connected to the ThreeFold_Grid. Such issuance of TFTs that results from connecting a 3Node to the ThreeFold_Grid and making IT Capacity available on a global scale to Users is called "**Farming**". + +#### 8.2 Calculation of Farmed TFTs + +The details of farming (minting of TFT’s) are described on our [farming logic TFGrid 2](threefold:farming_reward2) and this location serves as master for the TFT Reward Process. + +Farming for TFGrid 2.x is on https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold/#/farming_reward2 + +The wiki is version controlled (on github), so all changes can be followed.All connected IT Capacity gets registered on the TF Chain, i.e. ThreeFolds blockchain software. Each month the TF Chain issues new TFTs and transfers them to Farmers in respect of each 3Node that remained connected to the ThreeFold_Grid during the preceding month, using the following calculation in respect of each 3Node: + +![farmer_tcs_minting_equation](img/farmer_tcs_minting_equation.jpg) + +The concepts of CPR, CPR Price and Difficulty Level are determined in the aforementioned wiki and are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. + +The amount of TFTs that are Farmed hence depends on three variables: + +_1. Proof-of-Capacity_ + +The specs of the Farmer’s relevant 3Node: + +- Compute Capacity (CPU) = CRU +- Memory Capacity (RAM) = MRU +- Storage Capacity (SSD/HDD) = SRU/HRU + +The performance/capability of this hardware is attributed with Cloud Units that then summarized to a Cloud Production Rate (CPR) (as further described in the abovementioned wiki) for the relevant 3Node. The higher the CPR, the more TFTs are Farmed. + +_2. Difficulty Level_ + +The amount of ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) that Farmers receive for Farming also depends on the amount of TFTs that are already in circulation. The more TFTs already exist, the lower the rewards. This follows the principle of diminishing returns. We call this Farming limitation to reward the "**Difficulty Level**". + +When the amount of existing TFT nears 4 billion, the amount of TFTs received by Farmers will decrease progressively. Once the aggregate amount of "Farmed" TFTs reaches four billion ThreeFold_Tokens (4,000,000,000 TFTs), there won’t be any rewards for Farming anymore and no new TFTs will be generated by the Software. + +The Difficulty Level is the same for all Farmers at a certain point in time. + +_3. Certification_ + +When connecting reliable hardware the Farmer can request a certification from TF Tech NV which leads to increased earnings in TFT for such ‘Certified Farmers’. We automatically measure uptime, bandwidth and the utilization of the node for this certification. The details of this certification have to be further defined and will be set out on our wiki. + +#### 8.3 Uptime + +In addition thereto, the Company will determine in its sole discretion the reasonable uptime that each 3Node of the Farmer needs to to achieve when they register their 3Node(s) in the TF Chain. ThreeFold expects most 3Nodes to achieve an uptime of more than 98%, commercial providers can go as high as 99.9%. The TF Chain will only issue TFTs if the IT Capacity was connected to the internet and was usable during the last month at least up to the specified uptime guarantee. + +#### 8.4 Taxes + +You will be solely responsible for payment of all applicable taxes (if any) associated with your Farming of ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTA, TFT), including but not limited to value added taxes, taxes on gross receipts and income, Social Security taxes, business license fees and other payment obligations applicable to your business. + +#### 8.5 Modification + +The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this section 8 (‘_Capacity Measurement and Minting - ‘Farming’_) at any time, including but not limited to the determination of the Difficulty Level. Such amendments will be subject to the approval of a majority of the members of the Company’s ‘Grid Counsel’ and a majority of the Farmers (whereby majority is measured based on nr of 3Nodes a Farmer has, each 3Node entitles the Farmer to one vote, Farmers who do not vote have no say in the decision process) who participate in an online poll organized by the Company In case of modification to these terms, the Company shall inform the Farmer at least one month in advance. In case the Farmer would not agree to such modifications, the Farmer shall have the right to immediately and unilaterally terminate this Agreement by disconnecting the Farming Pool from the ThreeFold_Grid. + diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting3.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e3abcb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_8_capacity_measurement_minting3.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +### 8. TFT Minting (Token Creation ‘FARMING of capacity’) For TFGrid 3.x + +#### 8.1 General Principle + +Farmers who connect 3Nodes on an ongoing basis to the ThreeFold_Grid by running the Software and making IT Capacity available to the Users, get rewarded by receiving ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) which are generated by the Software. TFTs are exclusively issued (created) by the TFChain for each active Capacity Pool which gets and remains connected to the ThreeFold_Grid. Such issuance of TFTs that results from connecting a 3Node to the ThreeFold_Grid and making IT Capacity available on a global scale to Users is called "**Farming**". + +#### 8.2 Calculation of Farmed TFTs + +The details of farming (minting of TFT’s) are described on our [farming logic](threefold:farming_reward) and this location serves as master for the TFT Reward Process. The wiki is version controlled (on github), so all changes can be followed.All connected IT Capacity gets registered on the TFChain, i.e. ThreeFolds blockchain software. Each month the TFChain issues new TFTs and transfers them to Farmers in respect of each 3Node that remained connected to the ThreeFold_Grid during the preceding month, using the following calculation in respect of each 3Node: + + +The amount of TFTs that are Farmed hence depends on three variables: + +_1. Proof-of-Capacity_ + +The specs of the Farmer’s relevant 3Node: + +- Compute Capacity (CPU) = CRU +- Memory Capacity (RAM) = MRU +- Storage Capacity (SSD/HDD) = SRU/HRU + +_2. PRICE OF TFT = THREEFOLD TOKEN_ + +The Price of TFT is registered at point of connection or an averaged out period. + +Each farmer needs to register their TFT farming account in the TF Explorer through the TF Chain (see manual). + +_3. Certification_ + +When connecting reliable hardware the Farmer can request a certification from TF Tech NV which leads to increased earnings in TFT for such ‘Certified Farmers’. We automatically measure uptime, bandwidth and the utilization of the node for this certification. The details of this certification have to be further defined and will be set out on our wiki. + +The specific way how farming rewards are calculated is specified on: + +- https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/farming_reward +- https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/proof_of_capacity + + +#### 8.3 Uptime + +In addition thereto, the Company will determine in its sole discretion the reasonable uptime that each 3Node of the Farmer needs to to achieve when they register their 3Node(s) in the TFChain. ThreeFold expects most 3Nodes to achieve an uptime of more than 98%, commercial providers can go as high as 99.9%. The TFChain will only issue TFTs if the IT Capacity was connected to the internet and was usable during the last month at least up to the specified uptime guarantee. + +#### 8.4 Taxes + +You will be solely responsible for payment of all applicable taxes (if any) associated with your Farming of ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTA, TFT), including but not limited to value added taxes, taxes on gross receipts and income, Social Security taxes, business license fees and other payment obligations applicable to your business. + +#### 8.5 Modification + +The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this section 8 (‘_Capacity Measurement and Minting - ‘Farming’_) at any time. Such amendments will be subject to the approval of the majority of the Farmers (whereby majority is measured based on nr of 3Nodes a Farmer has, each 3Node entitles the Farmer to one vote, Farmers who do not vote have no say in the decision process) who participate in an online poll organized by the Company or the DAO. + +In case of modification to these terms, the Company or DAO shall inform the Farmer at least one month in advance. In case the Farmer would not agree to such modifications, the Farmer shall have the right to immediately and unilaterally terminate this Agreement by disconnecting the Farming Pool from the ThreeFold_Grid. + +The TFChain and TFGrid capabilities & specifications can change over time after getting consensus from the DAO . +The specific requirements and workings of the DAO are or will be publised on our wikisystem: https://library.threefold.me + +If the DAO (by means of X nr of members of the Community) agree on a change of the protocol used or specifications for the Software or TFGrid then the Validators can allow and execute an upgrade of the system (TFChain as well as ZERO-OS software). Farmers and Users accept changes introduced this way, they accept that any of above mentioned variables can be changed that way. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c898f8b --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +### 9. CAPACITY SALES (‘UTILIZATION’) = TFGrid 2.X + +#### 9.1 General Principles + +Users (such as developers or other persons requiring IT Capacity) can rent IT Capacity from the ThreeFold_Grid in exchange for ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs), which creates a natural economic demand. We call this process of selling IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid "**Utilization**". + +ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) are used to buy or sell IT Capacity as delivered by the Capacity Pools on the ThreeFold_Grid. In order to do so, the Farmer shall sell the IT Capacity produced on the ThreeFold_Grid via the "**ThreeFold Directory**" (or “TF Directory”). The TF Directory acts like a ‘marketplace’ for selling IT Capacity generated by the Farmer’s 3Nodes. The TF Directory has been implmented by a tool called TF Explorer see http://explorer.grid.tf + +In order to access the TF Directory and sell IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid, the TF Grid user or Solution Provider offering services on the TFGrid must deploy a virtual system administrator, called the "**3Bot**". This 3bot is used, amongst others, to sell and buy IT Capacity (raw storage and compute resources) on the ThreeFold_Grid. + +The reservation and use of the Farmer’s IT Capacity by the User is effected through "Smart Contracts for IT". The Smart Contract for IT will then be executed automatically by the software code and the requested IT workload will be deployed. The TF Explorer calculates the required TFT Token price and makes sure that the TF Farmer receives their cultivated tokens. + +#### 9.2 Utilization Mechanism + +IT capacity is expressed in compute & storage units. + +- CU = [Compute Units](threefold:cloudunits) +- SU = [Storage Units](threefold:cloudunits) + +The pricing is expressed as follows: + +- CP = Compute Unit price - expressed in USD +- SP = Storage Unit price - expressed in USD + +- T = Token price in USD at time of capacity reservation + +Certified Farmers are free to determine the pricing of their IT Capacity. DIY (Do It Yourself) farmers have to rely on the TF Foundation to set the price of the CU and SU. +TF Foundation will do this with all best intentions in mind. + +The IT capacity is sold through the TF Explorer using the smart contract for IT concept. TF Explorer is the inventory of all IT capacity available for consumption on the ThreeFold_Grid. See http://explorer.grid.tf/ + +Each farmer needs to register their TFT wallet in the TF Explorer and the certified farmers can register the price for the CU/SU on the TF Exlorer as well by using their farming 3bot. + +> Utilization in TFT = (CU _ CP + SU _ SP) / T \* 0.9 + +Utilization in TFT are the TFT (Tokens) the Farmer receives when capacity has been sold as result of provisioning the IT workload by means of the IT smart contract concept. + +As a result of executing the IT smart contract, 90% of the proceeds (in TFT) of the capacity sold is send to the wallet of the Farmer, 10% is send to the TF Foundation Wallet, this is an automatic action. + +#### 9.3 TF Foundation Fee and License Fees TFTech + +The Company (the "**Foundation Fee**") receives 10% of sales done of Cloud Units on the TF Explorer (as described above). The Company will use the revenues from the Foundation Fees to fund its projects and objectives, including, amongst others, to promote, maintain and expand the ThreeFold_Grid. The Company might also decide to burn part of those tokens (TFT) to lower the total amount of tokens in the field (burning means, destroy tokens). + +In case the Farmer chooses to purchase a license from TF Tech NV in order to qualify as a Certified Farmer and provide Certified Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid, the Farmer shall pay the relevant fee (as agreed between the Farmer and TF Tech NV directly) to TF Tech NV (the "**Certification License Fee**"). + +#### 9.4 Taxes + +You (The Farmer) will be responsible for payment of all applicable taxes (if any) associated with your Utilization of ThreeFold_Tokens (i.e. sale of IT Capacity), including but not limited to value added taxes, sales taxes, custom taxes, and taxes on gross receipts and income. + +The Farmer shall seek all necessary tax advice in order to comply with any applicable tax regulations when providing IT Capacity to Users on the ThreeFold_Grid. By way of example, the Farmer acknowledges that within the European Union, as from 1 January 2015, telecommunications, broadcasting and electronically supplied services are always taxed in the country of the customer (i.e. the tax residence of the User) – regardless of whether the User is a business or a consumer. + +In view thereof, the Farmer will determine the applicable Farmer’s Compute Unit Price and Storage unit Price (as referred to in section 9.2 above) taking into account any aforementioned taxes that may apply. ThreeFold will not be held liable for the Farmer’s failure to comply with its legal obligations, including but not limited to its obligation to pay any applicable taxes, and the Farmer will indemnify and hold harmless the Company for claims against the Company from any tax authorities in respect of such non-compliance by the Farmer. + +#### 9.5 Modification + +The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this section 9 (‘_Capacity Sales - ‘Utilization’_’) at any time, including but not limited to the determination of the Foundation Fee. In case of modification to these terms, the Company shall inform the Farmer at least one month in advance. In case the Farmer would not agree to such modifications, the Farmer shall have the right to immediately and unilaterally terminate this Agreement by disconnecting the Farming Pool from the ThreeFold_Grid. + +#### 9.6 Breach + +In addition to its other rights and remedies under this Agreement, the Farmer forfeit any right to compensation under this Agreement if Farmer breaches any terms thereof. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization3.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5268dd --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmer_parts/part_9_capacity_utilization3.md @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +### 9. CAPACITY UTILIZATION (‘UTILIZATION’) FOR TFGRID 3.X + +#### 9.1 General Principles + +Users (such as developers or other persons requiring IT Capacity) can use IT Capacity from the ThreeFold_Grid in exchange for ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs), which creates a natural economic demand. We call this process of using IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid "**Utilization**". + +ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) are used to buy IT Capacity as delivered by the 3Nodes (by a process called Farming) on the ThreeFold_Grid. The capacity can be consulted by means of a tool called TF Explorer see http://explorer.grid.tf. + +#### 9.2 Utilization Mechanism + +IT capacity is expressed in network, compute & storage units. + +- CU = [Compute Units](threefold:cloudunits) +- SU = [Storage Units](threefold:cloudunits) +- NU = [Network Units](threefold:cloudunits) + +TF Explorer is the inventory of all IT capacity available for consumption on the ThreeFold_Grid. See http://explorer.grid.tf/ + +TFT received for people using capacity is disributed as follows: + +| Percentage | Description | Remark | +| ---------- | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | +| 35% | needs to be burned | results in more TFT burned compared to generated once grid more mature. | +| 10% | to TF Foundation | used to promote the manage the project. | +| 5% | to Staking Pool for TF Validators | used to reward the people who run the TFChain 3.0 blockchain validators. | +| 50% | for solution providers & sales channel | managed by [ThreeFold DAO](/tfgrid/farming/tfdao). | + +the single source of truth for Utilization specifications is on https://library.threefold.me/info/threefold#/tfgrid/farming/proof_of_utilization + + +#### 9.4 Taxes + +You (The Farmer) will be responsible for payment of all applicable taxes (if any) associated with your Utilization of ThreeFold_Tokens (i.e. sale of IT Capacity), including but not limited to value added taxes, sales taxes, custom taxes, and taxes on gross receipts and income. + +The Farmer shall seek all necessary tax advice in order to comply with any applicable tax regulations when providing IT Capacity to Users on the ThreeFold_Grid. By way of example, the Farmer acknowledges that within the European Union, as from 1 January 2015, telecommunications, broadcasting and electronically supplied services are always taxed in the country of the customer (i.e. the tax residence of the User) – regardless of whether the User is a business or a consumer. + +In view thereof, the Farmer will determine the applicable Farmer’s Compute Unit Price and Storage unit Price (as referred to in section 9.2 above) taking into account any aforementioned taxes that may apply. ThreeFold will not be held liable for the Farmer’s failure to comply with its legal obligations, including but not limited to its obligation to pay any applicable taxes, and the Farmer will indemnify and hold harmless the Company for claims against the Company from any tax authorities in respect of such non-compliance by the Farmer. + +#### 9.5 Modification + +The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of this section 9 (‘_CAPACITY UTILIZATION (‘UTILIZATION’)_) at any time. Such amendments will be subject to the approval of the TFChain Validators who protect the TFChain (Substrate based chain on Level 1) through our DAO. + +In case of modification to these terms, the Company or DAO shall inform the Farmers and Community at least one month in advance by means of forum or chat or other mechanism. In case the Farmer would not agree to such modifications, the Farmer shall have the right to immediately and unilaterally terminate this Agreement by disconnecting the Farming Pool from the ThreeFold_Grid. + +The TFChain and TFGrid capabilities & specifications can change over time after getting consensus from the DAO . +The specific requirements and workings of the DAO are or will be publised on our wikisystem: https://library.threefold.me + +If the DAO (by means of X nr of members of the Community or Validators) agree on a change of the protocol used or specifications for the Software or TFGrid then the Validators can allow and execute an upgrade of the system (TFChain as well as ZERO-OS software). Farmers and Users accept changes introduced this way, they accept that any of above mentioned variables can be changed that way. + + +#### 9.6 Breach + +In addition to its other rights and remedies under this Agreement, the Farmer forfeit any right to compensation under this Agreement if Farmer breaches any terms thereof. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmingsolution.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmingsolution.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d877233 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_farmingsolution.md @@ -0,0 +1,173 @@ +# Terms and Conditions Farmingsolution + +These terms and conditions (the “Agreement") constitute a legal agreement between you (“farmer,” “you", or “yours”) and TF Tech NV, with registered office at Antwerpse Steenweg 19, B-9080 Lochristi, Belgium, (company number KBO 0712.845.674) ("we" "our" or the "Company") regarding our delivery and installation of a ThreeFold Certified Farming Solution, concisting of hardware, software and services as described in the proposal. + +## 0. DEFINITIONS AND RELATED TERMS + +The definitions which apply to this Agreement, unless stated otherwise herein, can be found at: https://library.threefold.me/info/legal/#/legal__definitions_legal, and are incorporated herein by reference. + +## 1. SERVICES + +### 1.1 ThreeFold Certified Farming Solution. + +The different types of farming solution are described in [https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/farming/farming_types](https://library.threefold.me/info/tfgrid/#/farming/farming_types). + + +The Farmer will receive a digital online certificate from the Company signifying his accomplishment and qualifying the Farmer as a Certified Farmer (the “Certification Service”). + +The Company shall (1) provide configuration services, (2) assist the Farmer in setting up all necessary ThreeFold software in order for the Hardware to connect to the ThreeFold Grid; and (3) register the 3Nodes (together: the “Set-Up Services”). + +### 1.2 Maintenance and support (SLAs) + +Subject to the payment of the applicable Services Fee (Monthly Fee), the Farmer shall receive following services: + +| Service | Description | +|-|-| +| Monitoring | Monitoring of the hardware in the Farming environment. | +| Escalation | Escalation and possible identification of the potential hardware issue. | +| Defect Support | Defect support of all ThreeFold delivered software (the "Software"). Provide bugfixes and deliver upgrade paths. | +| Hardware Guarantee | Replacement of broken hardware when shipped back by Farmer to ThreeFold or ThreeFold Partner | +| Knowledge Base | Build out a knowledge base for farmers. Provide accessto the Company’s technical support databases regarding the function and operation of the ThreeFold Software; | +| Upgrades | Receive automatic upgrades of the Software | +| Market Place | ThreeFold will deliver a marketplace which will allow anyone to automatically buy capacity from the Farm capacity. | +| Minting = TFT Token Rewards| TFT (Tokens) are rewarded automatically if the minimal SLA's were achieved (more info on https://library.threefold.me) | +| TF Directory | The 3Nodes of the Farm are listed in the ThreeFold Directory to allow every potential IT Capacity user to find this capacity. | + +The Company shall have no obligation to provide support with respect to any software, programs or hardware that was not developed by the Company or that was not purchased from the Company. + +The Farmer acknowledges and agrees that no on-site support shall be provided by the Company, everything will be done remote if any way possible. + +#### Requirements by Farmer + +In order to qualify as a Certified Farmer, the Farmer shall provide and deliver at least the following items (without being restrictive): + +| Requirements | Description | +|-|-| +| Rackspace | If relevant, enough rackspace to host the equipment. | +| Internet Connection | Deliver routing equipment towards the internet. Make sure internet connection is active. | +| Power/Cooling | Make sure there is power & cooling to the rack. | +| Logistics | When broken hardware ship the hardware to ThreeFold or ThreeFold Partner. ThreeFold will do the escalation to the Farmer. | +| Legal/Tax/... | The Farmer shall comply with all financial, tax, legal and administrative requirements which may be applicable in the country where the hosting of the Farm happens. | +| SLA | The Farmer shall make sure that the uptime of the 3Nodes is equal to or higher than what the Farmer promised towards the ThreeFold Grid Users in this respect.| + + +### 1.3 Professional Services + +Finally, the Farmer may purchase certain other services, such as technical assistance, integration or other professional services as set out in the paragraph hereinafter (the “Professional Services”), against payment of certain supplemental fees as determined between the Farmer and the Company separately. + +For the avoidance of doubt, Professional Services are not included in the Services Fee set out in section 1.2 below. + +As a Certified Farmer, the Company may provide the following optional services upon request (and subject to the payment of the relevant supplemental fees as may be agreed between the Parties): + +- SPT: Service Pack Tokens +- Whitelabel Marketplace Tool Access +- Custom Networking Architecture & Deployment +- Monitoring Integration + +## 1.4 Fees + +The Solution Price (the "Fee") shall include the fees for the Farming Solution, the Certification Servcies, the Set-up Services and Maintenance and Support Services. + +Except as provided explicitly stated otherwise in this Agreement, the Fee includes all costs and expenses incurred by the Company with respect to the delivery of the Services, such as but not limited to office and equipment costs, insurance charges, social security contributions and various taxes other than VAT. + +As an exception, the Company is entitled to be reimbursed for special expenses (e.g. international travel expenses, hotels, etc) wholly, necessarily and reasonably incurred by the Company in the performance of the Services, and subject to the prior written approval of the Farmer. + +The Fee will be invoiced to the Farmer within five (5) business days of the Signing Date. +Payment terms: 60% at invoicing, 40% at delivery and acceptance. + +The Farmer undertakes to pay expenses within 30 days of receiving an invoice. The invoice shall be accompanied with a copy of the supporting receipts or invoices. The required equipment will only be ordered once the first 60% will be received. + +## 2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE COMPANY + +The Company must serve the Farmer in good faith and to the best of its ability and perform the Services in accordance with the highest industry quality standards. + +The Company must devote sufficient time, attention, skill and expertise as may be necessary for the proper performance of the Services. + +Through regular communication with the Farmer, the Company will ensure the delivered Services comply with the obligations of this Agreement. + +## 3. OBLIGATIONS OF THE FARMER + +The Farmer will provide to the Company all necessary information required to perform the Services. If necessary, the Farmer will give the Company access to the information required to perform the Services. +The Farmer will pay the Company the Service Fee for the Services as set out in this Agreement. + +## 4. DURATION AND TERMINATION + +**4.1** This Agreement is entered into for a definite period commencing on the execution date of this Agreement (the 'Effective Date') and ending after five years. + +**4.2.** The Parties may terminate this Agreement immediately by giving written notice to the other Party in the event of: +a default or breach under this Agreement by the other Part capable of remedy, where the other Party fails to remedy that default or breach within 14 days of receiving notice in writing requiring it to do so; or +a bankruptcy petition being filed against the other Party, a petition being presented or meeting convened for the purpose of winding up the other Party. + +**4.3.** The termination taking place in accordance with the article 4.2. will take place without the need for a court’s intervention and without any compensation for termination being due by the terminating Party. + +## 5. ASSIGNMENT +The rights under this Agreement can not be assigned or transferred by either Party without the written consent of the other Party. + +## 6. GOOD FAITH +During this Agreement, the Company will not accept any other assignments that might prejudice the correct performance of the Services. + +## 7. INDEPENDENT ENTITIES + +**7.1.** For the purpose of this Agreement, both Parties are independent entities, and neither the Farmer nor the Company will be or will be deemed to be an agent, partner or employee of the other Party to this Agreement, and they must not hold themselves out to third parties as being an agent, partner or employee of the other Party to this Agreement. This Agreement is an agreement for the supply of Services only as is reflected in the Service Fee. + +**7.2.** The Company agrees and acknowledges that the Farmer has no obligation whatsoever to provide liability or health insurance, or any other benefits provided to the Farmer’s employees for the Company, and the Company will not claim benefits under unemployment or workers’ compensation laws from the Farmer. The Company specifically acknowledges that he is not entitled to sick pay, holiday pay, pension, or any other “employee” or “worker” benefits offered by the Farmer to its employees. + +**7.3.** The Company agrees to bear sole and exclusive responsibility for: + +(a) all direct and indirect tax obligations, whatsoever, and all labour and social security obligations, including – but not limited to- the payment of contributions, interest, penalties or costs arising in connection with the Services delivered by the Company under this Agreement; and + + (b) all legally imposed formalities, registrations and affiliations for the obligations in this Agreement to be performed. + +**7.4.** The Company will account to the appropriate authorities for its income tax, VAT, social security contributions and all other taxes, liabilities, charges and duties. + +## 8. LIABILITY + +Within the framework of the performance of this Agreement, the Company may only be held liable for gross negligence, excluding any responsibility for any form whatsoever of consequential damages (including lost profits or lost income) and for any action whatsoever that would be brought by third parties against the Farmer. In any case, the liability of the Company remains limited at most to 50% of the Fee effectively paid by the Farmer to the Company pursuant to this Agreement, regardless of whether the action was brought on a contractual or non-contractual basis. The Farmer shall safeguard the Company against any actions by third parties which would be based on or related to the performance of the Agreement. + +## 9. NON-CANVASSING AND NON-SOLICITATION + +During this Agreement and for a period of 12 months thereafter, the Farmer refrain from employing or soliciting, enticing away or endeavouring to do so, receiving or accepting the performance of services by any person employed or otherwise engaged by the Company at termination of the Agreement, irrespective of whether such person would commit a breach of his contract with the Company by being employed or by rendering services to the Company. + +## 10. NOTICES AND SIGNATURES + +Any invoices, notices or other communication required to be given under the terms of this Agreement: + +- can be given in writing or by electronic means, it being understood that electronic records and signatures shall have the same legal standing as handwritten signatures and paper; +- must be sent by personal delivery or by post, facsimile or e-mail to the address of the other Party given above or at such other address as may be designated by either Party in writing for this purpose. + +The parties understand and agree that they have the right to execute this Agreement through paper or through electronic signature technology, which is in compliance with the eIDAS Directive and other applicable EU law governing electronic signatures. The parties agree that to the extent they sign electronically, their electronic signature is the legally binding equivalent to their handwritten signature. They will not, at any time in the future, repudiate the meaning of my electronic signature or claim that their electronic signature is not legally binding. They agree not to object to the admissibility of this Agreement as an electronic record, or a paper copy of an electronic document, or a paper copy of a document bearing an electronic signature, on the grounds that it is an electronic record or electronic signature or that it is not in its original form or is not an original. + +## 11. PRIOR AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENT + +This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or in writing, between the Parties. It may not be amended except by the written agreement of the Parties. + +## 12. SEVERABILITY + +If any provision of this agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable or invalid for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms or provisions of this Agreement will not be affected and the invalid or unenforceable part, term or provision will be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement. + +## 13. GOVERNING LAW + +This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with the laws of Belgium. +Each party agrees to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Gent. + +## 14. SURVIVAL + +The provisions of this Agreement which expressly or by implication are intended to survive the termination of expiry of this Agreement, such as but not limited to articles 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13 will survive and continue to bind the parties to this Agreement. + +The authorised representatives of each Party acknowledge receipt of an original of this Agreement, executed by the authorised representatives of each Party. + +## 15. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE + +The Company will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in performing the Services, including all health, environmental, labour and social security regulations. +The Company will promptly provide the Farmerwith any reasonable information requested by the Farmer for the purpose of complying with any applicable legal and regulatory requirements. + +## 16. CONFIDENTIALITY + +**16.1.** The Company acknowledges and agrees that any information disclosed to the Company by the Farmer in relation with this Agreement and/or the Services is confidential. The Company also acknowledges and accepts that any such information will be treated and held in strict confidence and not used by the Company nor revealed in any way whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, to any third parties during the course of this Agreement or after a term of five years after the termination of this Agreement. + +**16.2.** The Company acknowledges and agrees that any information the Company develops under or as a result of the Services delivered and that the Company provides to the Farmer is confidential and that any such information will be held in strict confidence and not revealed in any way whatsoever, either directly or indirectly, to any third parties. + +**16.3** The confidentiality undertakings of articles 12.1 and 12.2 will take an end when the confidential information (i) is or becomes known in the public domain, (ii) is used or disclosed with prior written approval of the Farmer, (iii) is lawfully disclosed to the Company from a source other than the Farmer, without restriction on disclosure, or (iv) is made available by the Farmer to a third party on an unrestricted, non-confidential basis. + +**16.4.** Neither Party will make or permit any person connected with it to make any announcement concerning this Agreement or refer to the other Party by name, during the course of this Agreement or after its termination, unless required by law or any competent regulatory body or with the prior written approval of the other Party, with such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. + The Company must not make any publicity or media releases in the framework of this Agreement, using the name of the Farmer, without its prior written consent. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_gettft.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_gettft.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2bb5cb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_gettft.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +Terms of Use + +Updated: Oct 26th, 2021 + +These Terms of Use (the “Terms,” “Terms of Use” or “Agreement”) contain the terms and conditions that govern your access to https://gettft.com/ (the “Site”) and use of the services provided through the Site by TF Hub Limited, a company registered in British Virgin Islands under BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 with license number 2089914, with its registered office address at Intershore Chambers, PO Box 4342, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110 British Virgin Islands (“us”, “we”, “our”) and is an agreement between us and you or the entity you represent (“you” or “your”). + +Please read these Terms of Use carefully before using the Site or Services. By using the Site, or clicking a button or checkbox to accept or agree to these Terms where that option is made available or, completing an order form for Services, or, if earlier, using or otherwise accessing the Services (the “Effective Date”), you: + +a. accept and agree to these Terms and any additional terms, rules and conditions of participation issued by TF Hub Limited from time to time; + +b. declare that you are older than 18 years and are lawfully able to enter into contracts; and + +c. consent to the collection, use, disclosure and other handling of information as described in our Privacy Policy. + +If you do not agree to the Terms, then you may not access or use the Services. If you are entering into this Agreement for an entity, such as the company you work for, you represent to us that you have legal authority to bind that entity. + +In addition, you represent to us that you and your financial institutions, or any party that owns or controls you or your financial institutions, are (1) not subject to sanctions or otherwise designated on any list of prohibited or restricted parties, including but not limited to the lists maintained by the United Nations Security Council, the U.S. Government (e.g., the Specially Designated Nationals List and Foreign Sanctions Evaders List of the U.S. +Department of Treasury and the Entity List of the U.S. Department of Commerce), the European Union or its Member States (e.g. any restrictions referred to on the EU Sanctions Maps website (https://sanctionsmap.eu/#/main), or other applicable government authority and (2) not located in any country to which the United States and/or the European Union has embargoed goods or has otherwise applied any sanctions. +Finally, you are aware that the value of cryptocurrencies can fluctuate strongly and that no guarantee whatsoever can be issued for the value of cryptocurrencies at any time. + +The present Terms shall apply in combination with the Griduser Terms and Conditions (https://library.threefold.me/info/legal/#/legal__terms_conditions_griduser) which govern, among others, your use of the TFTs. In case of conflict between the present Terms and the Griduser Terms and Conditions, the present Terms shall prevail. + +1. The Services + +1.1 Generally. You may access and use the Services in accordance with this Agreement. You agree to comply with the terms of this Agreement and all laws, rules and regulations applicable to your use of the Service Offerings. + +1.2 Offerings and Access. TF Hub Limited is selling cloud IT capacity (consisting of compute, storage and network capacity) made available on the ThreeFold Grid, as further detailed on the Site. The IT capacity that is available through the ThreeFold Grid can only be purchased using ThreeFold Token (‘TFT’), the exclusive cryptocurrency of the ThreeFold Project. Each TFT thus represents a certain amount of compute, storage and network capacity on the ThreeFold Grid. On our Site, we offer you the possibility to purchase your IT Capacity on the ThreeFold Grid (the ‘Services’) by acquiring TFTs. The cryptocurrencies accepted as a payment instrument are explicitly mentioned on our Site. Services are accessed through the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Site, unless otherwise agreed in writing or otherwise offered. + +1.3 Third-Party Services. When you use our Services, you may also be using the services of one or more third parties. Your use of these third party services may be subject to the separate policies, terms of use, and fees of these third parties. + +1.4 By transferring a Bitcoin amount (or any other cryptocurrency amount as may be accepted by TF Hub Limited on the Site) to TF Hub Limited using the Site, you offer to purchase a certain number of TFTs, the value of which corresponds to the amount of the transferred amount. By doing so you agree to the value of the TFTs to be purchased, as these are determined and recorded by TF Hub Limited. The value of the TFTs will be recorded at the time when you have chosen a payment method and the payment has started and/or is executed, which shall correspond to the actual market value to be determined by TF Hub Limited (plus any costs of the payment service, if any). + +1.5 The TFTs purchased through the Service will be sent to the receiving address indicated by you. You declare that the specified receiving address is part of your personal wallet. You declare that no third person or legal entity has access to the wallet and that you are the owner of the wallet. + +1.6 You carry out your transactions on your own account. You do not use funds from third parties. + +1.7 A completed payment, as well as the sending of cryptocurrencies by you to us cannot be reversed. Cryptocurrencies can never be exchanged or returned, unless otherwise provided by applicable law (see in this case section 3.5 below). In that case you only have the option of using the TFTs to purchase IT capacity on the ThreeFold Grid, or selling the TFTs to third parties. + +2. Changes + +2.1 To the Services. We may change or discontinue any or all of the Services or change or remove functionality of any or all of the Services from time to time. We will notify you of any material change to or discontinuation of the Services. + +2.2 To this Agreement. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace any part of this Agreement (including any Policies) at any time. It is your responsibility to check this Agreement periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the Services following the posting of any changes to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of those changes. + +3. Your Responsibilities + +3.1 Your details. The entering of the correct details, such as quantity, (cryptocurrency) receiving address and email address is your personal responsibility, as well as the passing on of changes. You guarantee the accuracy of the details stated by you. The failure of, or late, passing on of changes will be entirely at your expense and risk. + +3.2 Your Use. You will ensure that Your Use of the Services does not violate any applicable law. You are solely responsible for Your Use of the Services. + +3.3 Your Security and Backup. You are responsible for properly configuring and using the Services and otherwise taking appropriate action to secure, protect and backup your wallet and other related information in a manner that will provide appropriate security and protection, which might include use of encryption. + +3.4 You shall accept the special circumstances that can occur during the provision of service by TF Hub Limited through the internet and the (technical) faults that can occur over the course of this, such as the impossibility of acquiring (full) access to the Site(s), not being able to provide and/or process an order in a timely manner, breakdowns of and/or defects of the Site(s) and/or underlying hardware and/or (internet) network connections and/or software on which the ThreeFold Grid operates. With the exception of intention and gross negligence on the part of TF Hub Limited , the latter will not be liable for these special circumstances, or as the case may be for any consequences of the (temporary) partial or complete inaccessibility or unavailability of the Site(s), the ThreeFold Grid or as the case may be in the event of delays and/or breakdowns and/or the Site(s) not functioning fully. + +3.5 .If the purchase or sale by a consumer is taking place long-distance, you may as a consumer have the right, in most cases, to invoke the termination of the agreement without stating reasons, this is the ‘right of withdrawal’. In case you are entitled under applicable law to invoke a right of withdrawal, TF Hub Limited will process your request and refund the relevant amounts within 14 days. Having regard to the fact that the value of the cryptocurrencies is subject to (exchange rate) fluctuations and that TF Hub Limited has no control over this, you accept that the value of the TFTs will be recorded at the time when TF Hub Limited initiates the repayment, which shall correspond to the actual market value to be determined by TF Hub Limited (plus any costs of the payment service, if any). + +4. Taxes + +4.1 Taxes. Each party will be responsible, as required under applicable law, for identifying and paying all taxes and other governmental fees and charges (and any penalties, interest, and other additions thereto) that are imposed on that party upon or with respect to the transactions and payments under this Agreement. All amounts payable by you are exclusive taxes unless otherwise noted. We reserve the right to withhold taxes where required. + +5. Temporary Suspension. + +5.1 Generally. We may suspend Your right to access or use any portion or all of the Services immediately upon notice to you if we determine: + +a. your use of the Services (i) poses a security risk to the Services or any third party, (ii) could adversely impact our systems, the Services or the systems of any other user, (iii) could subject us, our affiliates, or any third party to liability, or (iv) could be fraudulent; + +b. you are in breach of this Agreement; + +5.2 Effect of Suspension. If we suspend your right to access or use any portion or all of the Services, or in the event of cancellation of a transaction by TF Hub Limited, the monies paid to TF Hub Limited and/or the cryptocurrencies delivered to it will be returned after deduction of the costs incurred and the damages suffered by TF Hub Limited as a result of any exchange rate fluctuations. TF Hub Limited is under no circumstances liable for compensation toward you. + +6. Disclaimers & Risk + +6.1 DISCLAIMER. THE SERVICE OFFERINGS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS.” EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW, OR TO THE EXTENT ANY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLY THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, LIMITED OR WAIVED, WE AND OUR AFFILIATES AND LICENSORS (A) MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE REGARDING THE SERVICE OFFERINGS OR THE THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, AND (B) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES (I) OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR QUIET ENJOYMENT, (II) ARISING OUT OF ANY COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, (III) THAT THE SERVICE OFFERINGS OR THIRD-PARTY CONTENT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR FREE OR FREE OF HARMFUL COMPONENTS, AND (IV) THAT ANY CONTENT WILL BE SECURE OR NOT OTHERWISE LOST OR ALTERED. + +6.2 RISKS. OUR SERVICES RELY ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS BLOCKCHAIN. SOME SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK THROUGH YOUR POTENTIAL MISUSE OF THINGS SUCH AS PUBLIC/PRIVATE KEY CRYPTOGRAPHY. BY USING THE SERVICES YOU EXPLICITLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THESE HEIGHTENED RISKS. + +7. Limitations of Liability + +7.1 Limitation of Liability. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF EACH PARTY TOGETHER WITH ALL OF ITS AFFILIATES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU HEREUNDER FOR THE SERVICES GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE FIRST INCIDENT OUT OF WHICH THE LIABILITY AROSE, OR, IF NO FEES HAVE BEEN PAID, $250.00. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION WILL APPLY WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY. + +7.2 Exclusion of Consequential and Related Damages. IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE ANY LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, REVENUES, GOODWILL, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, COVER, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, WHETHER AN ACTION IS IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF A PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR IF A PARTY’S OR ITS AFFILIATES’ REMEDY OTHERWISE FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMER WILL NOT APPLY TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LAW. + +8. Miscellaneous + +8.1 Force Majeure. Neither party nor their respective affiliates will be liable for any delay or failure to perform any obligation under this Agreement where the delay or failure results from any cause beyond such party’s reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, utilities or other telecommunications failures, cyber attacks, earthquake, storms or other elements of nature, pandemics, blockages, embargoes, riots, acts or orders of government, acts of terrorism, or war. + +8.2 Severability. If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining portions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any invalid or unenforceable portions will be interpreted to effect and intent of the original portion. If such construction is not possible, the invalid or unenforceable portion will be severed from this Agreement but the rest of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. + +8.3 Applicable law. The laws of the United Arab Emirates applies to all transactions. + +8.4 All disputes between parties, including those disputes that are only regarded to be a dispute by one of the parties, will be adjudicated by the court with competent jurisdiction of the United Arab Emirates. + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_griduser.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_griduser.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d5b0bd4 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_griduser.md @@ -0,0 +1,240 @@ +**USER TERMS AND CONDITIONS** + +!!!include:parties_threefold +, governing your usage of the ThreeFold software and related products (the “**TF Products**”), including but not limited to: + +- The ThreeFold software and technologies (the "**Software**"), including: + - "**Zero OS**", a stateless operating system which enables distributed hardware to form the ThreeFold_Grid which generates IT Capacity (storage and compute capacity) + - "**Zero Chain**", the blockchain framework + - and any other related software components which are referenced in github under [https://github.com/threefoldtech](https://github.com/threefoldtech) and [https://github.com/threefoldfoundation](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation) +- Threefold applications (including the ThreeFold Connect app) +- ThreeFold Tokens (TFTs) +- The TFGrid and any related products. + +The terms of your interaction with the websites, social networks or online communication channels maintained by the Company (including but not limited to the posting or publishing of content, information or promotional materials) shall be governed by the ‘Terms of Service’ referred to on [www.threefold.io](https://www.threefold.io), which are incorporated herein by reference. + +The IT Capacity services provided by Farmers on the ThreeFold_Grid are governed by the present Agreement, but may be supplemented by additional terms agreed between the relevant Farmer and the User governing their delivery, access and use of the IT Capacity through the ThreeFold_Grid. This supplementation shall not extend the liability of ThreeFold. + +You understand and agree that by accepting the terms of this Agreement, either by clicking to signify acceptance, or by taking any one or more of the following actions downloading, installing, running,/and or using the applicable TF Products, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement effective as of the date that you take the earliest of one of the foregoing actions. You represent and warrant that you are 18 years old or older and have the right and authority to enter into and comply with the terms of this Agreement. + +!!!include:part_1_definitions + +### 2. USE OF TF PRODUCTS + +By entering into this Agreement you receive a non-exclusive, non-sublicenseable, non-transferable right to use the TF Products pursuant to this Agreement during the Term hereof solely for your internal business purposes subject to the limitations set forth herein. + +You acknowledge that the Software consists of open source code which is made available to you pursuant to the terms of the relevant open-source license agreement(s) as specified in github under [https://github.com/threefoldtech](https://github.com/threefoldtech) and [https://github.com/threefoldfoundation](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation) (the "**Open Source License(s)**"). Your use of the Software and the TF Products is conditioned upon your compliance at all times with the terms of all applicable Open Source License(s), including without limitation all provisions governing access to source code, modification, and/or reverse engineering. You are responsible for complying with any applicable documentation, meaning any information that describes the TF Products, provides instructions or recommendations related to the configuration and/or use of the TF Products, or otherwise informs Users of their intended use, including, but not limited to content provided directly to User or published at or otherwise made available in conjunction with the ThreeFold_Grid, the ThreeFold_Token or the Software (“**Documentation**”) and for satisfying all technical requirements of the TF Products, including any requirements set forth in the Documentation for ensuring that the TF Products perform properly. + +### 3. FARMER GRANT OF RIGHT TO FARMING POOL + +By making available one or more computers, network or storage devices ("**3Nodes**") and connecting such 3Nodes to the TF Grid (as part of a Farming Pool) via the Software, you hereby grant to Company and Users the irrevocable right to access and use the 3Nodes as follows: + +- to use storage, compute and network services as delivered by your 3Node(s) +- to store data and materials by Users on your 3Node(s) (the "**Content**") and to access such Content from your 3Node(s) at any time + +in accordance with the capabilities of the software installed on the 3Nodes; + +### 4. REGISTRATION TO THE THREEFOLD CONNECT (FORMERLY 3BOT CONNECT) APPLICATION + +In order to access certain TF Products you will be required to install the ThreeFold Connect application on your device and register your account in this ThreeFold Connect application by creating a username and password. You agree to provide us with accurate, complete, and current registration information about yourself. It is your responsibility to ensure that your password remains confidential and secure. By registering, you agree that you are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your user name and password. We may assume that any communications we receive under your account have been made by you. If you are a billing owner, an administrator, or if you have confirmed in writing that you have the authority to make decisions on behalf of a User ("**3Bot Administrator**"), you represent and warrant that you are authorized to make decisions on behalf of the User and agree that ThreeFold is entitled to rely on your instructions. + +You are responsible for notifying us at legal@threefold.io if you become aware of any unauthorized use of or access to your 3Bot account. You understand and agree that we may require you to provide information that may be used to confirm your identity and help ensure the security of your account. ThreeFold will not be liable for any loss, damages, liability, expenses or attorneys’ fees that you may incur as a result of someone else using your password or account, either with or without your knowledge and/or authorization, and regardless of whether you have or have not advised us of such unauthorized use. You will be liable for losses, damages, liability, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred by ThreeFold or a third party due to someone else using your account. In the event that the 3Bot Administrator or User loses access to an account or otherwise requests information about an account, ThreeFold reserves the right to request from the 3Bot Administrator or User any verification it deems necessary before restoring access to or providing information about such account in its sole discretion. + +### 5. USE OF THREEFOLD TOKENS + +ThreeFold_Tokens (TFTs) are a digital token used to buy autonomous and decentralized IT Capacity (compute, storage, network, IT services, applications) on the ThreeFold_Grid. TFTs have a specific commercial utility, since ThreeFold_Tokens were conceived as the designated currency for buying and selling IT Capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid. + +TFTs are exclusively generated through a process called Farming, which means that TFTs are created only when new IT Capacity is added to the ThreeFold_Grid. TFTs are registered on a blockchain which is part of the Stellar Network ([https://stellar.org](https://stellar.org/)), Binance Smart Chain, a Cosmos Chain or our own TFChain. + +The first batch of TFTs that got registered in the blockchain consists of the ‘Genesis Block’ of 685 million TFTs that were Farmed by or on behalf of the Company using an initial Farming Pool, also known as the Genesis Pool. + +Two versions of ThreeFold_Tokens have been issued: + +- A first version of the ThreeFold_Token was issued as from March 2018 on ThreeFolds initial blockchain called Rivine. These TFTs are also referred to as "TFTv1" or “TFTA”. These tokens have now been migrated to the Stellar blockchain. +- A second version of the ThreeFold_Token was issued as from May 2020 on the Stellar blockchain. These TFTs are also referred to as "TFTv2". This token is available on multiple blockchains, the total amount of tokens farmed is the same independent of blockchain used, TFBridges are used to migrate TFTs between blockchain technology. + +While the original TFTv1 kept all same properties and benefits, they are now called TFTA on the Stellar blockchain. Since the creation of the TFTv2, TFTA’s have become ThreeFolds voluntary staking pool of Tokens, which means these TFTs can only be used to buy IT Capacity and cannot be traded otherwise. However any User can convert TFTA’s into TFTs (i.e. TFTv2) by implementing a few simple migration steps which can be found [here](threefold:tfta_to_tft). Once converted, any TFT’s can be traded or transferred by various means as the User deems fit, as further explain [here](threefold:how_to_buy). + +The TF Foundation has chosen to use multiple blockchain technology for storing and managing the TFT. You can use any wallet that supports the chosen blockchain, including but not limited to the wallet included in the ThreeFold Connect app. + +Your use of the TF Products and/or TFTs constitutes your acknowledgement of the aforementioned general principles relating to the ThreeFold_Tokens. As a User you furthermore acknowledge that: + +- each TFT constitutes a value of exchange on the ThreeFold_Grid; +- you have been advised that the ThreeFold_Tokens are the result of farming which means a Farmer connects IT Capacity to the ThreeFold_Grid; +- as such the TFTs have not been registered under any country’s securities laws; +- TFTs are neither securities nor an investment instrument; and +- the purchase, creation or use of TFTs involve risks, all of which the User fully and completely assumes by entering into this Agreement. + +### 6. MODIFICATIONS TO THE TF PRODUCTS + +We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any TF Products (or any features or functionality thereof) at any time without notice and without obligation or liability to you. You agree that ThreeFold shall not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the TF Products or related services. + +### 7. USER RESPONSIBILITIES + +At all times during the Term of this Agreement or the period when you use any TF Products, your Content is maintained in a 3Node or TFTs are maintained in a wallet address of which you hold the private keys, whichever is longer: + +1. You will comply with the terms of this Agreement and the [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) and any other terms and conditions required by in connection herewith, the Open Source Licenses, and the terms of all other agreements to which you are a party in connection with your performance under this Agreement including, without limitation, any agreement you have with a third-party service provider. +2. You will use and operate the TF Products in strict compliance with terms of this Agreement and any applicable laws or regulations, and you will not take any action not expressly authorized hereunder. +3. Without prejudice to your rights under any applicable Open Source license, you will not modify or attempt to modify the TF Products for any purpose including but not limited to attempting to circumvent the audit, bypass security, manipulate the performance of, or otherwise disrupt the TF Products for any reason, including but not limited to attempting to increase the amount of data stored or bandwidth utilized, as defined herein, and you will not otherwise interfere with the operation of the ThreeFold_Grid. +4. You acknowledge and agree that the Company has no practical access to your data or knowledge of the nature of the data stored on your 3Bot or the 3Nodes (including but not limited to Content) and that it does not retain any Content or other data that you process using the ThreeFold_Grid. The Company has no control in the management of such Content or data, nor any influence in the specific processing procedures. The Company will never pursue changes to TF Products that could make User data accessible to Company or third parties. We are a neutral intermediary and do not act on behalf of a Farmer, User or any other party to process Content or User data and thus you acknowledge and agree that we should not be qualified as data processors or sub-processor under the General Data Processing Directive (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC) (‘GDPR’). +5. Company may suspend User’s use of the TF Products if Company believes the User to be: (a) violating any term of this Agreement; or (b) using the TF Products in a manner that Company reasonably believes may cause a security risk, a disruption to the TF Products (including the ThreeFold_Grid), or liability for Company or any persons involved in the ThreeFold Open Source project. + +### 8. USAGE RESTRICTIONS (ACCEPTABLE USE) + +You will use the TF Products in strict accordance with the terms of this Agreement and in no other manner. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you will not: + +1. access or use the TF Products: (i) in violation of applicable laws; (ii) to send or store material knowingly or intentionally containing software viruses, worms, Trojan horses or other harmful computer code, files, or scripts; (iii) in a manner that interferes with or disrupts the integrity or performance of the ThreeFold_Grid (or the data contained therein); or (iv) in any manner that could interfere with, disrupt, negatively affect or inhibit other Users from fully enjoying their use of the TF Products or that could damage, disable, overburden or impair the functioning of the TF Products in any manner. +2. delete or otherwise render Content unavailable for recovery independent of the programmatic functionality of the relevant software; +3. violate, infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property or other third-party right or commit a tort; +4. modify, copy (other than standard page caching), publicly perform, publicly display, sell, rent, lease, timeshare or otherwise distribute the TF Products, in whole or in part. This restriction does not apply to open source software we release, which you can use subject to the applicable open source software license terms; +5. attempt to bypass or circumvent measures employed to prevent or limit access to any content, area or functionality on the TF Products, without providing prior notice to Company of the method used to bypass or circumvent; +6. in any other way attempt to interfere, impede, alter, or otherwise interact with the TF Products in any manner not expressly authorized hereunder; +7. use any of the TF Products other than for its intended purposes; or +8. use the TF Products to engage in or promote any activity that violates these User Terms and Conditions. + +### 9. CONTENT RESTRICTIONS + +The IT Capacity that is made available on the ThreeFold_Grid can be used by any Users to create, post, upload, share or store Content, such as text, graphics, photos, videos, sound, data or other information and materials submitted or provided by Users. + +We have no access to, nor do we control, own, or endorse any Content that you transmit, store or process via the ThreeFold_Grid or any other TF Products. You are solely responsible for any Content stored using the ThreeFold_Grid or any TF Products, and for any data that you have entered using the ThreeFold Connect application. You hereby represent and warrant that (1) you own all intellectual property rights (or have obtained all necessary permissions) to provide your Content and other data; (2) such Content and other data will not violate any agreements or confidentiality obligations; and (3) such Content and data will not violate, infringe or misappropriate any intellectual property right or other proprietary rights of any person or third party. + +You will not create, post, share or store Content or other data that: + +1. is unlawful, libelous, defamatory, harassing, threatening, invasive of privacy or publicity rights, abusive, inflammatory, fraudulent or otherwise objectionable; +2. would constitute, encourage or provide instructions for a criminal offense, violate the rights of any party, otherwise create liability or violate any local, state, national or international law; +3. intentionally misleads by containing or depicting any statements, remarks or claims that do not reflect your honest views and experiences; +4. impersonates, or misrepresents your affiliation with, any person or entity (including Company); +5. references or depicts Company, our TF Products or any related services but fails to disclose any material connection to us that may exist; +6. contains any unsolicited promotions, political campaigning, advertising or solicitations; +7. contains any viruses, corrupted data or other harmful, disruptive or destructive files or content; or +8. in our sole judgment, is objectionable or that restricts or inhibits any other person from using or enjoying the TF Products, or that may expose Company or others to any harm or liability of any type; + +### 10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES + +You hereby represent, warrant, and covenant that: + +1. You have full legal capacity, power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement constitutes valid and binding obligations of the User, enforceable in accordance with its terms. + +2. You are NOT a target person or entity under any restrictive measures in the framework of the EU Common Foreign and Security Policy and you are NOT named on any E.U. or U.S. government denied-party list. + +3. You are, and have at all times been, in compliance in all material respects with each legal requirement that is are applicable to you, or the ownership of your assets, relating to money laundering (including but not limited to applicable anti-money laundering regulations). + +4. You have been advised and acknowledge that the ThreeFold_Tokens or TFTs are NOT issued by any company or organization and are only registered in the TF BlockChain as an automatic action when a Farmer connects IT Capacity to the ThreeFold_Grid, as such they have not been registered under any country’s securities laws. + +5. You understand that the TFTs involve risks, all of which you fully and completely assume. You understand and expressly accept that the TFTs will be created and delivered to you at your sole risk on an "AS IS" basis. You understand and expressly accept that you have not relied on any representations or warranties made by the Company outside this Agreement, including, but not limited to, conversations of any kind, whether through oral or electronic communication, or any white paper. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you assume all risk and liability for the results obtained by any use of TFTs and regardless of any oral or written statements made by or on behalf of the Company, by way of technical advice or otherwise, related to the use of the TFTs. + +6. You have such knowledge and experience in technology, financial and business matters that you are capable of evaluating the merits and risks of such purchase of TFTs and corresponding IT Capacity and are able to bear the economic risk of such acquisition for an indefinite period of time. + +7. You are executing this Agreement for your own account, not as a nominee or agent. + +8. You understand that you have no right against the Company or any other person related to the ThreeFold project except in the event of the Company’s breach of this agreement or intentional fraud. + +9. You understand that you bear sole responsibility for any taxes as a result of the matters and transactions the subject of this Agreement, and any future acquisition, ownership, use, sale or other disposition of TFTs. To the extent permitted by law, you agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Company or any of its affiliates, employees or agents (including developers, auditors, contractors or founders) harmless for any claim, liability, assessment or penalty with respect to any taxes (other than any net income taxes of the Company) associated with or arising from your acquisition, use or ownership of TFTs hereunder. + +### 11. TERM AND TERMINATION + +This Agreement shall be effective as of the date that you take the earliest of the following actions: your acceptance of this Agreement, either by clicking to signify acceptance, or by taking any one or more of the following actions: downloading, installing, running and/or using any TF Product. It will continue until terminated per the terms below. + +Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately at any time without notice to the other party. + +In case of termination, the User shall immediately cease using the TF Products. + +### 12. FEEDBACK + +Company shall have a royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, sublicensable, irrevocable, perpetual license to use or incorporate into the TF Products any suggestions, ideas, enhancement requests, feedback, recommendations or other information provided by Users relating to the features, functionality, or operation thereof ("**Feedback**"). Company shall have no obligation to use Feedback, and User shall have no obligation to provide Feedback. + +### 13. INDEMNIFICATION + +To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you will defend, indemnify and hold harmless Company and our respective past, present, and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equity holders, suppliers, vendors, service providers, parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, representatives, predecessors, successors and assigns (the "**Indemnified Parties**") from and against all claims, damages, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees) that arise from or relate to: (i) your use of the TF Products; (ii) any Feedback you provide; or (iii) your breach of this Agreement. + +Company reserves the right to exercise sole control over the defense of any claim subject to indemnification under the paragraph above, at your expense. This indemnity is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between you and Company. + +If any TF Product becomes, or in Company’s reasonable judgment is likely to become, the subject of a claim of infringement, then Company may in its sole discretion: (a) obtain the right, for User to continue using such TF Product; (b) provide a non-infringing functionally equivalent replacement; or (c) modify such TF Product so that it is no longer infringing. If Company, in its sole and reasonable judgment, determines that none of the above options are commercially reasonable, then Company may, without liability, suspend or terminate User’s use of the relevant TF Product. This Section 12 states Company’s sole liability and User’s exclusive remedy for infringement claims. + +### 14. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY + +The User hereby acknowledges the fact that he/she has been advised that TFTs may qualify as a security and that the offers and sales of TFTs have not been registered under any country’s securities laws and, therefore, cannot be resold except in compliance with the applicable country’s laws. + +The User understands that the use of TFTs, the other TF Products and/or the ThreeFold_Grid involves risks, all of which the User fully and completely assumes, including, but not limited to, the risk that (i) the technology associated with the ThreeFold_Grid, 3Nodes, 3Bot and/or related TF Products will not function as intended; (ii) the Threefold project will not be completed; (iii) Threefold will fail to attract sufficient interest from key stakeholders; and (iv) ThreeFold or any related parties may be subject to investigation and punitive actions from governmental authorities. + +Except as explicitly set forth herein, Company makes no representations that the TF Products are appropriate for use in any jurisdictions. Users engaging with the TF Products from any jurisdictions do so at their own risk and are responsible for compliance with local laws. + +The User understands and expressly accepts that the TFTs, ThreeFold Connect App, the ThreeFold_Grid and other TF Products were created and made available to the User at its sole risk on an "AS IS" and “UNDER DEVELOPMENT” basis. + +COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE TF PRODUCTS OR DOCUMENTATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, CURRENT, ERROR-FREE, VIRUS FREE, OR FREE OF MALICIOUS CODE OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. COMPANY DOES NOT CONTROL, ENDORSE, SPONSOR, OR ADOPT ANY CONTENT AND MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND REGARDING THE CONTENT STORED ON THE THREEFOLD GRID. COMPANY HAS NO OBLIGATION TO SCREEN, MONITOR, OR EDIT CONTENT AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY CONTENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT COMPANY HAS NO INDEMNITY, SUPPORT, SERVICE LEVEL, OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS HEREUNDER. + +User understands and expressly acknowledges that it has not relied on any representations or warranties made by the Company, TF Tech NV, Bettertoken NV, Kristof De Spiegeleer, any person or entity involved in the development or promotion of the TF Products and/or the ThreeFold project, or any related parties, including, but not limited to, conversations of any kind, whether through oral or electronic communication or otherwise, or any whitepapers or other documentation. + +WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, THE USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR THE RESULTS OBTAINED BY THE USE OF THE TF PRODUCTS (INCLUDING THE THREEFOLD TOKENS) AND REGARDLESS OF ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN STATEMENTS MADE BY THREEFOLD, BY WAY OF TECHNICAL ADVICE OR OTHERWISE, RELATED TO THE USE THEREOF. + +COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR DATA USE, OR DAMAGE TO BUSINESS) HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER BY BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, IN TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE CAUSE OF ACTION EVEN PREVIOUSLY ADVISED OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE OR IF SUCH DAMAGES WERE FORESEEABLE, AND COMPANY SHALL ONLY BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT DAMAGES CAUSED BY ITS GROSS NEGLIGENCE. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPANY’S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED EURO (€ 100.00). + +### 15. RELEASE + +To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you hereby explicitly release (1) the TF Foundation (ThreeFold_Dubai), (2) each individual or entity acting as a Farmer, (3) TF Tech NV, (4) any of the companies or individuals related to these entities, and (5) any person contributing or otherwise assisting in developing, marketing or distributing the TF Products (hereinafter collectively referred to as "**ThreeFold Relatives**") from responsibility, liability, claims, demands and/or damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including, but not limited to, claims of negligence), arising out of or related to: + +- the acts or omissions of third parties; and + +- your purchase of TFTs (if any) from ThreeFold Relatives, regardless of the names or former names under which such TFTs may have been identified in the relevant contracts (e.g. ‘Internal ThreeFold_Tokens’, ‘iTFTs’, TFTs, etc.). + +If and to the extend you have purchased or otherwise acquired TFTs from ThreeFold Relatives that were identified in the relevant contracts as ‘Internal ThreeFold_Tokens’ or ‘iTFTs’, your use of the TF Products (including your subsequent receipt or acceptance of TFTs) implies your confirmation that such purchase or acquisition has been duly completed as a result of your receipt of a corresponding amount of TFTs, and that all deliverables under the relevant contracts (known as ‘iTFT Purchase Agreement’, ‘TFT Purchase Agreement’ or ‘ITO investment agreement’) have been duly delivered and that there are no further obligations from any ThreeFold Relatives to you in relation to such contracts. + +### 16. EXPORT COMPLIANCE + +The TF Products may be subject to export laws and regulations of the European Union, the United States and other jurisdictions. The User represents that it is not named on any E.U. or U.S. government denied-party list. The User shall not access or use the TF Products in a E.U. or U.S.-embargoed or any sanctioned country or region or in violation of any E.U. or U.S. export law or regulation. User shall not use the TF Products to export, re-export, transfer, or make available, whether directly or indirectly, any regulated item or information to anyone outside the E.U. or U.S. in connection with this Agreement without first complying with all export control laws and regulations that may be imposed by the European Union, any EU country or the U.S. Government and any country or organization of nations within whose jurisdiction the User operates or does business. + +### 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT,SEVERABILITY, WAIVER + +1. This Agreement sets forth the complete and final agreement of the parties concerning the subject matter hereof, and supersedes, replaces all prior agreements, written and oral, between them concerning the subject matter hereof. If a term of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect. A party’s consent to, or waiver of, enforcement of this Agreement on one occasion will not be deemed a waiver of any other provision or such provision on any other occasion. + +2. We reserve the right to change this Agreement from time to time in our sole discretion. If we make material changes to this Agreement, we will provide notice of such changes, such as by posting the revised User Terms and Conditions on our websites or in the ThreeFold Connect application. By continuing to access or use the TF Products or otherwise participate in the ThreeFold_Grid after the posted effective date of modifications to this Agreement, you agree to be bound by the revised version of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the modified Agreement, you must stop using and interacting with the TF Products. + +3. The parties are independent contractors. No agency, partnership, franchise, joint venture, or employment relationship is intended or created by this Agreement. Neither party has the power or authority to create or assume any obligation, or make any representations or warranties, on behalf of the other party. + +4. The User agrees that the Company may transfer and assign the Agreement in its sole discretion, provided a notice of such assignment is sent to the User within fifteen days of such assignment. + +5. Notices to Company made under this Agreement shall be made by email to legal@threefold.io AND in writing and delivered by registered mail (return receipt requested) or nationally-recognized overnight courier service to ThreeFold_Dubai, United Arab Emirates, attention Legal Department. You agree to receive electronically all communications, agreements, documents, notices, and disclosures that we provide in connection with the Software and/or the ThreeFold_Grid ("**Communications**"). We may provide Communications in a variety of ways, including by e-mail, text, in-app notifications, or by posting them on our websites. You agree that all Communications that we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing. + +### 18. OPERATIONS OF THIRD-PARTY'S DIGITAL ASSET PROTOCOLS AND SERVICES + +1. TF Tech NV (“TF Tech) does not provide (investment) advice regarding cryptocurrencies. You acknowledge that any information provided as part of TF Tech’s ThreeFold Connect App and/or ThreeFold Wallet (the “Platforms”) is not intended as a (personal) recommendation to buy, sell or hold (cryptocurrency) assets. All trading services offered on or through TF Tech’s Platforms are offered on the basis of "execution only". Your orders are executed automatically by our systems. + +2. You hereby confirm to be aware of and accept the risks associated with the purchase, sale and holding of cryptocurrencies and agree not to enter into transactions that can lead to losses that you cannot bear. + +3. TF Tech does not have control over the delivery, quality, legality, safety or any other aspects of any digital assets or services provided to you by third parties. + +4. TF Tech assumes no responsibility for the operation of the underlying software protocols which govern the operation of the cryptocurrencies other than the ThreeFold Token (‘TFT’) which may be displayed or referred to on its ‘software’ and services, including but not limited to, its Platforms. + +5. TF Tech NV does not own or control the underlying software protocols which govern the operation of third party’s digital assets supported on Platforms. Generally, the underlying protocols are controlled by third-party services. TF Tech NV assumes no responsibility for the operation of the underlying protocols and is not able to guarantee the functionality, availability, or security of network operations. In particular, the underlying protocols may be subject to sudden changes in operating rules (including “forks”). Any such material operating changes may materially affect the availability, value, functionality, and/or the name of the third party’s digital asset you store in TF Tech’s Platforms. + +6. TF Tech does not control the timing and features of these material operating changes. It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of upcoming operating changes and you must carefully consider publicly available information and information that may be provided by TF Tech NV in determining whether to continue to use the ThreeFold Connect App account or “Platforms” for the affected third-party’s digital asset. In the event of any such operational change, TF Tech NV reserves the right to take such steps as may be necessary to protect the security and safety of assets held on ThreeFold’s “Platforms”, including temporarily suspending operations, and other necessary steps. TF Tech NV will use its best efforts to provide you notice of its response to any material operating change; however, such changes are outside of TF Tech’s control and may occur without notice to TF Tech NV. TF Tech NV’s response to any material operating change is subject to its sole discretion and includes deciding not to support a third-party’s digital asset fork, or other actions. + +7. You acknowledge and accept the risks of operating changes to third-party’s digital asset protocols and agree that TF Tech NV is not responsible for such operating changes and not liable for any loss of value you may experience as a result of such changes in operating rules. You acknowledge and accept that TF Tech NV has sole discretion to determine its response to any operating change and that we have no responsibility to assist you with third-party’s digital assets, operational changes, unsupported currencies, or protocols. + +### 19. TAXES + +1. You shall be solely responsible for and shall pay (and shall indemnify TF Tech against any liability with respect to any failure by you to pay) all income taxes, value added taxes, goods and services taxes and any and all other taxes or sums due to national, federal, state or local governments (as the case may be) as a result of your use of the Platforms.. + +2. You acknowledge that only you are responsible for the provision of information to tax authorities where such is required. Notwithstanding the above, upon request from a tax authority, TF Tech will provide information relating to you to the tax authorities. + +### 20. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY + +1. For the avoidance of doubt and notwithstanding the generality of the liability limitations set out in the applicable terms and conditions governing your use of the Platforms and/or other software or services provided by TF Tech, no liability shall exist in any manner whatsoever for: + - differences in prices resulting from delayed processing of buy- or sell orders; + - cancellation of orders by reason of clearly misquoted prices; + - any damage incurred relating to the ThreeFold Wallet feature; + - any losses resulting from hacks, system failures and/or regulatory actions; and + - any indirect loss (including consequential loss, loss of income and profit, loss of data and non-material loss). + +2. Except in case of intentional misconduct by TF Tech, the liability of TF Tech in respect of the Platforms shall in all cases be limited to the amount paid by you for the Platforms during the month prior to the moment the cause of the damage occurred. + +### 21. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE + +This Agreement will be governed by Luxembourg law. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. + + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_sales.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_sales.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..928873d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_sales.md @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ +# Terms Conditions Sales + +These terms and conditions (the “Agreement") constitute a legal agreement between you (“farmer,”, "customer", “you", or “yours”) and TF Tech NV, with registered office at Antwerpse Steenweg 19, B-9080 Lochristi, Belgium, (company number KBO 0712.845.674) ("we" "our" or the "Company") regarding our the sales of a service or product to you. + +## DEFINITIONS AND RELATED TERMS + +The definitions which apply to this Agreement, unless stated otherwise herein, can be found at: https://library.threefold.me/info/legal/#/legal__definitions_legal, and are incorporated herein by reference. + + +## TF TECH GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE + +Unless explicitly stated otherwise in a specific agreement, these General Terms and Conditions of Sale, together with the Sales Order, represent the entire agreement (“Agreement”) between you or the entity you represent, and TF Tech NV, a Belgian limited liability company with registered office at Antwerpsesteenweg 19, B-9080 Lochristi, Belgium, registered with the Crossroads Bank of Enterprises under company number 0712.845.674 (RPR Gent, district Gent) (the “Company”). + +### 1. SALES ORDERS + +Company will issue a Sales Order (either electronically or otherwise in writing), and such Sales Order must be explicitly accepted by the Customer. In order to qualify as a Sales Order, the relevant document shall specify, without limitation, at least: + +- The identity of the Customer; +- The Deliverables; +- The Effective Date; +- The Acceptance Period; and +- The prices and fees to be paid in respect of the Deliverables. + +In addition, each Sales Order issued may set forth (i) the applicable quantities, (ii) the unit prices, (iii) the bill-to address, (iv) the site(s) where any Services are to be performed (if applicable), and (v) any additional special terms or instructions. + +### 2. PRICING AND PAYMENT + +The prices and fees for Deliverables shall be as set forth in the Sales Order. All prices will be displayed in the Customer’s local currency where they have chosen that option. In such case prices are displayed in the Customer’s local currency for information purposes only. The final contracted price shall be in EUR and may be subject to bank charges and/or currency exchange fees which will be borne by Customer. + +Company shall issue an invoice against each accepted Sales Order (the “Invoice”). The Invoice shall be made available either electronically, in writing or online through the Company’s electronic invoicing system (if any). + +Each Invoice shall automatically become due and payable on the date of issuance of the Sales Order. + +In the event that Customer fails to make any payment of undisputed amounts on or prior to the applicable invoice due date (as determined in accordance with this Section 3), then those undisputed amounts shall accrue interest from the due date at a rate of eight percent (8%) per annum (or such lesser rate as may be the maximum permissible rate allowed under applicable law), calculated from the first day when such amount became due and owing until the date on which such amount is paid. The Company’s right to claim additional damages shall remain unaffected. + +Customer shall pay all federal, state or local sales or use taxes and any other government taxes, fees, duties or charges that are imposed upon the fees and charges paid by Customer to Company pursuant to this Agreement. Company will be responsible for all other taxes arising from the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including, without limitation, any taxes based upon Company’s property, net income or gross receipts. Customer shall pay all such amounts directly to the taxing authority unless the taxing authority requires that Company collect and remit payment, in which event Customer shall pay such amounts to Company and Company shall remit such amounts to the authority and provide Customer with a certificate stating that such amounts were so remitted. Customer and Company shall reasonably cooperate in order to take actions to minimize, or to qualify for exemptions from, any applicable taxes, duties or tariffs. Such cooperation shall include, without limitation, the furnishing of certifications that purchases by Customer are for purposes of resale, if applicable, and must be used in accordance with any local and international laws. Customer and Company shall each have the right to protest or appeal any tax or charge assessed against it by any taxing authority with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. + +### 3. DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE + +Delivery. Unless otherwise agreed, prices and delivery are ExWorks (INCOTERMS 2010) from the production premises of the Company in Lochristi (Belgium) or the third party designated in the Sales Order. Any charges Company may be required to pay or collect on the sale, purchase, delivery, storage, use or transportation of the goods shall be paid by Customer. + + +Export regulations. Customer is responsible for complying with all applicable export and/or re-export restrictions and regulations. + +Title; Risk of Loss. Unless otherwise agreed, the risk of loss passes to Customer on the date when the goods are delivered to the carrier, as described in INCOTERMS 2010 (the “Delivery Date”). Where the risk of loss has passed to Customer, Customer must obtain redress for freight losses, shortages or damages from the carrier or its insurer. Company is not responsible for any such losses. Notwithstanding any provision of INCOTERMS 2010 or contained herein, equitable title and accession to the goods shall, where permitted by law, remain with Company until Customer has paid in full. This shall be the case even if legal title to the goods shall be deemed by law to have passed to Customer at the time of delivery and prior to performance of all of Company’s obligations. Customer shall grant and by acceptance of the goods is deemed to have granted to Company a first security interest in all goods to secure payment of amounts owed by Customer. In certain circumstances for instance for very large orders Customer agrees to execute a financing statement at Company's request. Company may reclaim any goods delivered or in transit if Customer fails to make payment when due. + +Inspection and Acceptance. Customer will evaluate any Deliverable that has been delivered to Customer or performed in accordance with this Agreement to determine whether it complies with all applicable Specifications. Customer shall give Company written notice of Acceptance or Rejection within the Acceptance Period. +Upon notice of Rejection, Customer may: +immediately return to Company the relevant Deliverables, provided such Deliverables are in good working condition and without damage, in which case the Invoice will be cancelled through a credit note; +direct Company to correct the nonconformity, in which case Company (at no cost to Customer) shall correct the nonconformity within thirty (30) days of Customer’s request; or +upon mutual agreement of the Parties, pay Company a reduced amount for the nonconforming item (in which case the Invoice will be partially cancelled accordingly through a credit note). +Deliverables provided to Customer will be deemed accepted: +in the absence of any notice of Rejection within or at the expiration of the Acceptance Period; or +in the absence of any return of the Deliverables within the Acceptance Period. + +### 4. USAGE RESTRICTIONS + +Customer acknowledges that any use or purchase of the Hardware or Services for fraudulent or illegal purposes or purchases Hardware or Services in a fraudulent manner will irrevocably invalidate any Agreement between the Customer and Company and may lead to prosecution. + +### 5.WARRANTIES + +Hardware Warranty by Company to Customer. The Hardware supplied by Company pursuant to this Agreement is manufactured and/or developed by third party vendors and will carry the warranties specified by the applicable third party vendor, which warranties Company shall extend to Customer to the full extent permissible under such warranties or as provided under statutory law. + +Services Warranties. Company warrants that all Services performed hereunder shall be performed in a timely, professional and workmanlike manner, in conformance with industry practices, and Company warrants the workmanship of such Services for a period of ninety (90) days from the date on which the applicable Services are provided. + +Eligibility. Any warranties shall be invalid and the company shall have no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any Hardware or Software, or part thereof, that (a) has had the Serial Number, Model Number, or other identification markings altered, removed or rendered illegible; (b) has been damaged by or subject to improper installation or operation, misuse, accident or neglect; (c) has become defective or inoperative due to its integration or assembly with any equipment or products not supplied by Company; (d) has been repaired, modified or otherwise altered by anyone other than Company and/or has been subject to the opening of the Hardware without Company’s prior written consent; (e) has had any item removed from the Hardware including any storage device including USB drives. If any warranty claim by Customer falls within any of the foregoing exceptions, Customer shall pay Company its then current rates and charges for such services. + +Termination. Cancellation or termination of this Agreement by either Company or Customer shall void this warranty. + +Remedies and repair. Company’s liability and responsibility under this warranty is limited to the obligation, at Company’s option, to either repair or replace the relevant Deliverables. In the event that after repeated efforts Company is unable to repair or replace a defective Deliverable, then Customer’s exclusive remedy and Company’s entire liability in contract, tort, or otherwise shall be the payment by Company of Customer's actual damages after mitigation, but shall not exceed the purchase price or fee actually paid by Customer for the relevant defective Deliverable. +The Company shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund the relevant Deliverable until the Customer returns the defective Deliverable to the Company. Before returning any Deliverable to the Company, the Customer must contact the Company for a return authorization and other appropriate instructions. +The Company warrants a repaired Deliverable only for the unexpired term of the original warranty for the defective Deliverable. The Company warrants parts exchanged in connection with a repair, only for the unexpired term of the original warranty for the defective Deliverable. + +Warranty Procedure. The Customer shall notify the Company immediately in writing of any obvious or potential defects in the Deliverables, following the acceptance thereof, as soon as such defects have been discovered in the ordinary course of business within the aforementioned warranty terms. Company shall only remedy defective Deliverables under these Warranty provisions provided the defects are notified to Company within the relevant Warranty period. + +Disclaimer. THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (WHETHER FOR LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY, MISSED SAVINGS, DEPLETION OF GOODWILL, RECALL, DISMANTLING OR OTHERWISE); EVEN IF IT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. + +Limitations. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Company’s total and aggregate liability in respect to direct damages, whether in contract or tort (including negligence or breach of statutory duty), for each respective breach or series of related breaches or any and all losses, shall not exceed in the aggregate (i) the actual amount paid for the specific Deliverables giving rise to the claim; or (ii) EUR 10,000, whichever amount is lower. The existence of one or more claims under this Agreement shall not enlarge the limit. +The limitations and exclusions referred to in this clause will not apply in the event the liability results from the Company’s deliberate intent (or that of its subordinates or assistants). +The limitations and exclusions of liability, as well as indemnity stipulated for Company itself in the above paragraphs are also stipulated for and on behalf of its directors, employees, agents and other intermediaries and/or any other person employed by it or delivering services to it within the framework of the Agreement. + +### 6. MISCELLANEOUS + +Severability. If any provision of this Agreement will be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision, it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision will be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. + +Governing Law. All disputes will be governed by the laws of Belgium. The venue for litigation will be the appropriate courts of Ghent, Belgium. Choice of law rules of any jurisdiction and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply to any dispute. + +Changes. TF Tech NV reserves the right to vary these T&Cs at any time. TF Tech NV will inform customers by email if the T&Cs change using the contact email provided at the time of purchase, or using any email subsequently provided by the customer as their main email. The customer agrees that they will always ensure such emails are up to date and monitored. Any variations to the T&Cs will be deemed to have been accepted unless TF Tech NV is informed to the contrary. + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..10f4c5b --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ + + **TERMS OF USE** + + **Last updated September 13, 2019** +!!!include:part_0_agreement_terms +!!!include:part_1_ip_rights +!!!include:part_2_user_representations +!!!include:part_3_user_registration +!!!include:part_4_prohibited_activities +!!!include:part_5_user_generated_contributions +!!!include:part_6_contribution_license +!!!include:part_7_social_media +!!!include:part_8_submission +!!!include:part_9_thirdparty_websites_content +!!!include:part_10_site_management +!!!include:part_11_privacy_policy +!!!include:part_12_dispute_resolution +!!!include:part_13_disclaimer +!!!include:part_14_limitations_liability +!!!include:part_15_indemnification +!!!include:part_16_user_data +!!!include:part_17_electronic_comms_transactions_signatures +!!!include:part_18_miscellaneous +!!!include:part_19_contact_us + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_0_agreement_terms.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_0_agreement_terms.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7c62b41 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_0_agreement_terms.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +**AGREEMENT TO TERMS** + + These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity ("you") and ThreeFold, doing business as ThreeFold ("**ThreeFold**", “**we**”, “**us**”, or “**our**”), concerning your access to and use of the threefold related websites: + + !!!include:websites + +as well as any other media form, media channel, forum, mobile website or mobile application related, linked, or otherwise connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”). + +You agree that by accessing the Site, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Terms of Use. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE TERMS OF USE, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SITE AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY. + +Supplemental terms and conditions or documents that may be posted on the Site from time to time are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Terms of Use at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the "Last updated" date of these Terms of Use, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Terms of Use to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Terms of Use by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Terms of Use are posted. + +The information provided on the Site is not intended for distribution to or use by any person or entity in any jurisdiction or country where such distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject us to any registration requirement within such jurisdiction or country. Accordingly, those persons who choose to access the Site from other locations do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable. + +The Site is intended for users who are at least 18 years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use or register for the Site. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_10_site_management.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_10_site_management.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1b12bf6 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_10_site_management.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**SITE MANAGEMENT** + +We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to: (1) monitor the Site for violations of these Terms of Use; (2) take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in our sole discretion, violates the law or these Terms of Use, including without limitation, reporting such user to law enforcement authorities; (3) in our sole discretion and without limitation, refuse, restrict access to, limit the availability of, or disable (to the extent technologically feasible) any of your Contributions or any portion thereof; (4) in our sole discretion and without limitation, notice, or liability, to remove from the Site or otherwise disable all files and content that are excessive in size or are in any way burdensome to our systems; and (5) otherwise manage the Site in a manner designed to protect our rights and property and to facilitate the proper functioning of the Site. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_11_privacy_policy.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_11_privacy_policy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5db0439 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_11_privacy_policy.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +**PRIVACY POLICY** + +We care about data privacy and security. Please review our Privacy Policy: privacypolicy . + +By using the Site, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use. Please be advised the Site is hosted in the United States. If you access the Site from the European Union, Asia, or any other region of the world with laws or other requirements governing personal data collection, use, or disclosure that differ from applicable laws in the United States, then through your continued use of the Site, you are transferring your data to the United States, and you expressly consent to have your data transferred to and processed in the United States. Further, we do not knowingly accept, request, or solicit information from children or knowingly market to children. Therefore, in accordance with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, if we receive actual knowledge that anyone under the age of 13 has provided personal information to us without the requisite and verifiable parental consent, we will delete that information from the Site as quickly as is reasonably practical. + +**TERM AND TERMINATION** + +These Terms of Use shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Site. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE TERMS OF USE, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES), TO ANY PERSON FOR ANY REASON OR FOR NO REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS OF USE OR OF ANY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. WE MAY TERMINATE YOUR USE OR PARTICIPATION IN THE SITE OR DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT AND ANY CONTENT OR INFORMATION THAT YOU POSTED AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT WARNING, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION. + + If we terminate or suspend your account for any reason, you are prohibited from registering and creating a new account under your name, a fake or borrowed name, or the name of any third party, even if you may be acting on behalf of the third party. In addition to terminating or suspending your account, we reserve the right to take appropriate legal action, including without limitation pursuing civil, criminal, and injunctive redress. + +**MODIFICATIONS AND INTERRUPTIONS** + + We reserve the right to change, modify, or remove the contents of the Site at any time or for any reason at our sole discretion without notice. However, we have no obligation to update any information on our Site. We also reserve the right to modify or discontinue all or part of the Site without notice at any time. We will not be liable to you or any third party for any modification, price change, suspension, or discontinuance of the Site. + + +We cannot guarantee the Site will be available at all times. We may experience hardware, software, or other problems or need to perform maintenance related to the Site, resulting in interruptions, delays, or errors. We reserve the right to change, revise, update, suspend, discontinue, or otherwise modify the Site at any time or for any reason without notice to you. You agree that we have no liability whatsoever for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by your inability to access or use the Site during any downtime or discontinuance of the Site. Nothing in these Terms of Use will be construed to obligate us to maintain and support the Site or to supply any corrections, updates, or releases in connection therewith. + +**GOVERNING LAW** + +These Terms of Use and your use of the Site are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law principles. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_12_dispute_resolution.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_12_dispute_resolution.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0483b50 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_12_dispute_resolution.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +**DISPUTE RESOLUTION** + +Any legal action of whatever nature brought by either you or us (collectively, the "Parties" and individually, a “Party”) shall be commenced or prosecuted in courts located in Belgium, Ghent, and the Parties hereby consent to, and waive all defenses of lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens with respect to venue and jurisdiction in such state and federal courts. Application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods and the Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) are excluded from these Terms of Use. In no event shall any claim, action, or proceeding brought by either Party related in any way to the Site be commenced more than one (1) years after the cause of action arose. + +**CORRECTIONS** + +There may be information on the Site that contains typographical errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, including descriptions, pricing, availability, and various other information. We reserve the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update the information on the Site at any time, without prior notice. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_13_disclaimer.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_13_disclaimer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..19472d0 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_13_disclaimer.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**DISCLAIMER** + +THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SITE AND OUR SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SITE AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SITE’S CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SITE AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SITE, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SITE, (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SITE BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (6) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SITE. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SITE, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_14_limitations_liability.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_14_limitations_liability.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9adccbf --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_14_limitations_liability.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY** + + IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO $1.00 USD. CERTAIN STATE LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_15_indemnification.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_15_indemnification.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..447c022 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_15_indemnification.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**INDEMNIFICATION** + +You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) your Contributions; (2) use of the Site; (3) breach of these Terms of Use; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms of Use; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Site with whom you connected via the Site. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_16_user_data.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_16_user_data.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..80ecde7 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_16_user_data.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**USER DATA** + +We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Site for the purpose of managing the performance of the Site, as well as data relating to your use of the Site. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Site. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_17_electronic_comms_transactions_signatures.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_17_electronic_comms_transactions_signatures.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..da54ef8 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_17_electronic_comms_transactions_signatures.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES** + +Visiting the Site, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Site, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SITE. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_18_miscellaneous.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_18_miscellaneous.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..633bbe3 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_18_miscellaneous.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**MISCELLANEOUS** + + These Terms of Use and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Site or in respect to the Site constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Use shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Terms of Use operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Terms of Use is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Terms of Use and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Terms of Use or use of the Site. You agree that these Terms of Use will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Terms of Use and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Terms of Use. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_19_contact_us.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_19_contact_us.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..82f7d36 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_19_contact_us.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +**CONTACT US** + + In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Site or to receive further information regarding use of the Site, please contact us at: + + **ThreeFold FCZ** + +BA1120 DMCC BUSINESS CENTRE, LEVEL NO 1, JEWELLERY & GEMPLEX 3, DUBAI, UNITED EMIRATES ARAB + +info@threefold.io \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_1_ip_rights.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_1_ip_rights.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4a56c39 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_1_ip_rights.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +**INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS** + + Unless otherwise indicated, the Site is our proprietary property and all source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Site (collectively, the "Content") and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us or licensed to us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws and various other intellectual property rights and EU competition laws, foreign jurisdictions, and international conventions. The Content and the Marks are provided on the Site “AS IS” for your information and personal use only. Except as expressly provided in these Terms of Use, no part of the Site and no Content or Marks may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever, without our express prior written permission. + +Provided that you are eligible to use the Site, you are granted a limited license to access and use the Site and to download or print a copy of any portion of the Content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal, non-commercial use. We reserve all rights not expressly granted to you in and to the Site, the Content and the Marks. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_2_user_representations.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_2_user_representations.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..281bcc0 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_2_user_representations.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +**USER REPRESENTATIONS** + + By using the Site, you represent and warrant that: (1) all registration information you submit will be true, accurate, current, and complete; (2) you will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update such registration information as necessary; (3) you have the legal capacity and you agree to comply with these Terms of Use; (4) you are not a minor in the jurisdiction in which you reside; (5) you will not access the Site through automated or non-human means, whether through a bot, script, or otherwise; (6) you will not use the Site for any illegal or unauthorized purpose; and (7) your use of the Site will not violate any applicable law or regulation. + +If you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, not current, or incomplete, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account and refuse any and all current or future use of the Site (or any portion thereof). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_3_user_registration.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_3_user_registration.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..24f5115 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_3_user_registration.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**USER REGISTRATION** + +You may be required to register with the Site. You agree to keep your password confidential and will be responsible for all use of your account and password. We reserve the right to remove, reclaim, or change a username you select if we determine, in our sole discretion, that such username is inappropriate, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_4_prohibited_activities.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_4_prohibited_activities.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dc86d3f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_4_prohibited_activities.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +**PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES** + +You may not access or use the Site for any purpose other than that for which we make the Site available. The Site may not be used in connection with any commercial endeavors except those that are specifically endorsed or approved by us. + + As a user of the Site, you agree not to: + +1. Systematically retrieve data or other content from the Site to create or compile, directly or indirectly, a collection, compilation, database, or directory without written permission from us. +2. Circumvent, disable, or otherwise interfere with security-related features of the Site, including features that prevent or restrict the use or copying of any Content or enforce limitations on the use of the Site and/or the Content contained therein. +3. Engage in unauthorized framing of or linking to the Site. +4. Trick, defraud, or mislead us and other users, especially in any attempt to learn sensitive account information such as user passwords. +5. Engage in any automated use of the system, such as using scripts to send comments or messages, or using any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. +6. Interfere with, disrupt, or create an undue burden on the Site or the networks or services connected to the Site. +7. Use the Site as part of any effort to compete with us or otherwise use the Site and/or the Content for any revenue-generating endeavor or commercial enterprise. +8. Decipher, decompile, disassemble, or reverse engineer any of the software comprising or in any way making up a part of the Site. +9. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) viruses, Trojan horses, or other material, including excessive use of capital letters and spamming (continuous posting of repetitive text), that interferes with any party’s uninterrupted use and enjoyment of the Site or modifies, impairs, disrupts, alters, or interferes with the use, features, functions, operation, or maintenance of the Site. +10. Upload or transmit (or attempt to upload or to transmit) any material that acts as a passive or active information collection or transmission mechanism, including without limitation, clear graphics interchange formats ("gifs"), 1×1 pixels, web bugs, cookies, or other similar devices (sometimes referred to as “spyware” or “passive collection mechanisms” or “pcms”). +11. Except as may be the result of standard search engine or Internet browser usage, use, launch, develop, or distribute any automated system, including without limitation, any spider, robot, cheat utility, scraper, or offline reader that accesses the Site, or using or launching any unauthorized script or other software. +12. Use the Site in a manner inconsistent with any applicable laws or regulations. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_5_user_generated_contributions.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_5_user_generated_contributions.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15b00c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_5_user_generated_contributions.md @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +**USER GENERATED CONTRIBUTIONS** + +The Site may invite you to chat, contribute to, or participate in blogs, message boards, online forums, and other functionality, and may provide you with the opportunity to create, submit, post, display, transmit, perform, publish, distribute, or broadcast content and materials to us or on the Site, including but not limited to text, writings, video, audio, photographs, graphics, comments, suggestions, or personal information or other material (collectively, "Contributions"). Contributions may be viewable by other users of the Site and through third-party websites. As such, any Contributions you transmit may be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. When you create or make available any Contributions, you thereby represent and warrant that: + + + +1. The creation, distribution, transmission, public display, or performance, and the accessing, downloading, or copying of your Contributions do not and will not infringe the proprietary rights, including but not limited to the copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or moral rights of any third party. +2. You are the creator and owner of or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, releases, and permissions to use and to authorize us, the Site, and other users of the Site to use your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use. +3. You have the written consent, release, and/or permission of each and every identifiable individual person in your Contributions to use the name or likeness of each and every such identifiable individual person to enable inclusion and use of your Contributions in any manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms of Use. +4. Your Contributions are not false, inaccurate, or misleading. +5. Your Contributions are not unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, pyramid schemes, chain letters, spam, mass mailings, or other forms of solicitation. +6. Your Contributions are not obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, violent, harassing, libelous, slanderous, or otherwise objectionable (as determined by us). +7. Your Contributions do not ridicule, mock, disparage, intimidate, or abuse anyone. +98 Your Contributions do not advocate the violent overthrow of any government or incite, encourage, or threaten physical harm against another. +9. Your Contributions do not violate any applicable law, regulation, or rule. +10. Your Contributions do not violate the privacy or publicity rights of any third party. +11. Your Contributions do not contain any material that solicits personal information from anyone under the age of 18 or exploits people under the age of 18 in a sexual or violent manner. +12. Your Contributions do not violate any federal or state law concerning child pornography, or otherwise intended to protect the health or well-being of minors; +13. Your Contributions do not include any offensive comments that are connected to race, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical handicap. +14. Your Contributions do not otherwise violate, or link to material that violates, any provision of these Terms of Use, or any applicable law or regulation. + +Any use of the Site in violation of the foregoing violates these Terms of Use and may result in, among other things, termination or suspension of your rights to use the Site. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_6_contribution_license.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_6_contribution_license.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..689ec3d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_6_contribution_license.md @@ -0,0 +1,9 @@ +**CONTRIBUTION LICENSE** + +By posting your Contributions to any part of the Site or making Contributions accessible to the Site by linking your account from the Site to any of your social networking accounts, you automatically grant, and you represent and warrant that you have the right to grant, to us an unrestricted, unlimited, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, fully-paid, worldwide right, and license to host, use, copy, reproduce, disclose, sell, resell, publish, broadcast, retitle, archive, store, cache, publicly perform, publicly display, reformat, translate, transmit, excerpt (in whole or in part), and distribute such Contributions (including, without limitation, your image and voice) for any purpose, commercial, advertising, or otherwise, and to prepare derivative works of, or incorporate into other works, such Contributions, and grant and authorize sublicenses of the foregoing. The use and distribution may occur in any media formats and through any media channels. + +This license will apply to any form, media, or technology now known or hereafter developed, and includes our use of your name, company name, and franchise name, as applicable, and any of the trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and personal and commercial images you provide. You waive all moral rights in your Contributions, and you warrant that moral rights have not otherwise been asserted in your Contributions. + +We do not assert any ownership over your Contributions. You retain full ownership of all of your Contributions and any intellectual property rights or other proprietary rights associated with your Contributions. We are not liable for any statements or representations in your Contributions provided by you in any area on the Site. You are solely responsible for your Contributions to the Site and you expressly agree to exonerate us from any and all responsibility and to refrain from any legal action against us regarding your Contributions. + +We have the right, in our sole and absolute discretion, (1) to edit, redact, or otherwise change any Contributions; (2) to re-categorize any Contributions to place them in more appropriate locations on the Site; and (3) to pre-screen or delete any Contributions at any time and for any reason, without notice. We have no obligation to monitor your Contributions. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_7_social_media.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_7_social_media.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..56d92b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_7_social_media.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +**SOCIAL MEDIA** + +As part of the functionality of the Site, you may link your account with online accounts you have with third-party service providers (each such account, a "Third-Party Account") by either: (1) providing your Third-Party Account login information through the Site; or (2) allowing us to access your Third-Party Account, as is permitted under the applicable terms and conditions that govern your use of each Third-Party Account. You represent and warrant that you are entitled to disclose your Third-Party Account login information to us and/or grant us access to your Third-Party Account, without breach by you of any of the terms and conditions that govern your use of the applicable Third-Party Account, and without obligating us to pay any fees or making us subject to any usage limitations imposed by the third-party service provider of the Third-Party Account. By granting us access to any Third-Party Accounts, you understand that (1) we may access, make available, and store (if applicable) any content that you have provided to and stored in your Third-Party Account (the “Social Network Content”) so that it is available on and through the Site via your account, including without limitation any friend lists and (2) we may submit to and receive from your Third-Party Account additional information to the extent you are notified when you link your account with the Third-Party Account. Depending on the Third-Party Accounts you choose and subject to the privacy settings that you have set in such Third-Party Accounts, personally identifiable information that you post to your Third-Party Accounts may be available on and through your account on the Site. Please note that if a Third-Party Account or associated service becomes unavailable or our access to such Third Party Account is terminated by the third-party service provider, then Social Network Content may no longer be available on and through the Site. You will have the ability to disable the connection between your account on the Site and your Third-Party Accounts at any time. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE THIRD- + +PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR THIRD-PARTY ACCOUNTS IS GOVERNED SOLELY BY YOUR AGREEMENT(S) WITH SUCH THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS. We make no effort to review any Social Network Content for any purpose, including but not limited to, for accuracy, legality, or non-infringement, and we are not responsible for any Social Network Content. You acknowledge and agree that we may access your email address book associated with a Third-Party Account and your contacts list stored on your mobile device or tablet computer solely for purposes of identifying and informing you of those contacts who have also registered to use the Site. You can deactivate the connection between the Site and your Third-Party Account by contacting us using the contact information below or through your account settings (if applicable). We will attempt to delete any information stored on our servers that was obtained through such Third-Party Account, except the username and profile picture that become associated with your account. diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_8_submission.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_8_submission.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d390911 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_8_submission.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**SUBMISSIONS** + +You acknowledge and agree that any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other information regarding the Site ("Submissions") provided by you to us are non-confidential and shall become our sole property. We shall own exclusive rights, including all intellectual property rights, and shall be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any lawful purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment or compensation to you. You hereby waive all moral rights to any such Submissions, and you hereby warrant that any such Submissions are original with you or that you have the right to submit such Submissions. You agree there shall be no recourse against us for any alleged or actual infringement or misappropriation of any proprietary right in your Submissions. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_9_thirdparty_websites_content.md b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_9_thirdparty_websites_content.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f69b25 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/terms_conditions_websites/part_9_thirdparty_websites_content.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +**THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND CONTENT** + +The Site may contain (or you may be sent via the Site) links to other websites ("Third-Party Websites") as well as articles, photographs, text, graphics, pictures, designs, music, sound, video, information, applications, software, and other content or items belonging to or originating from third parties ("Third-Party Content"). Such Third-Party Websites and Third-Party Content are not investigated, monitored, or checked for accuracy, appropriateness, or completeness by us, and we are not responsible for any Third-Party Websites accessed through the Site or any Third-Party Content posted on, available through, or installed from the Site, including the content, accuracy, offensiveness, opinions, reliability, privacy practices, or other policies of or contained in the Third-Party Websites or the Third-Party Content. Inclusion of, linking to, or permitting the use or installation of any Third-Party Websites or any Third-Party Content does not imply approval or endorsement thereof by us. If you decide to leave the Site and access the Third-Party Websites or to use or install any Third-Party Content, you do so at your own risk, and you should be aware these Terms of Use no longer govern. You should review the applicable terms and policies, including privacy and data gathering practices, of any website to which you navigate from the Site or relating to any applications you use or install from the Site. Any purchases you make through Third-Party Websites will be through other websites and from other companies, and we take no responsibility whatsoever in relation to such purchases which are exclusively between you and the applicable third party. You agree and acknowledge that we do not endorse the products or services offered on Third-Party Websites and you shall hold us harmless from any harm caused by your purchase of such products or services. Additionally, you shall hold us harmless from any losses sustained by you or harm caused to you relating to or resulting in any way from any Third-Party Content or any contact with Third-Party Websites. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/tf_grid_testnet_disclaimer.md b/collections/legal/tf_grid_testnet_disclaimer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..50aae34 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/tf_grid_testnet_disclaimer.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# ThreeFold_Grid Demo, 3Bot Disclaimer + +## DISCLAIMER + +ThreeFold_Grid is currently running on a demo version, here referred to as **Demo**, **TF Grid Demo**, or **ThreeFold_Grid Demo**, as well as **3Bot Admin Panel**, **3Bot Sys-Admin**, **3Bot**, to demonstrate the capabilities of our new marketplace and deployable solutions. +This version of ThreeFold_Grid is running on both Main Net and Testnet. As a demo version, there would be no guarantees whatsoever provided to users including but not limited to uptime, or data availability. + +By using this early version of all products, including but not limited to **Demo**, **3Bot** on Main Net and Test Net, you (the User) agree to **Threefold's** [**Terms & Conditions**](https://github.com/threefoldfoundation/info_legal/blob/master/wiki/terms_conditions_all.md). + +All content provided on all products, including but not limited to Demo, 3Bot on Main Net and Testnet are provided without any representations or warranties of any kind. No Party involved in, or having contributed to the development of Demo and Testnet accept any responsibility or liability to Users or any third parties in relation to materials or information accessed or downloaded via the Demo and Testnet, and their related websites or information sources. + +In no event shall the Parties Involved have any liability whatsoever to any person for any direct or indirect loss, liability, cost, claim, expense or damage of any kind, whether in contract or in tort, including negligence, or otherwise, arising out of or related to the use of all or part of products on the Main Net and Testnet. + +## APPENDIX + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/tfgrid/navbar.md b/collections/legal/tfgrid/navbar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e69de29 diff --git a/collections/legal/tfgrid/sidebar.md b/collections/legal/tfgrid/sidebar.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..46b7a91 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/tfgrid/sidebar.md @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +!!!time \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/tfgrid/terms_conditions_tfgrid3.md b/collections/legal/tfgrid/terms_conditions_tfgrid3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..649ed52 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/tfgrid/terms_conditions_tfgrid3.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# TFGRID USER and/or FARMER TERMS AND CONDITIONS TFGRID 3.X + +THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (THE "**AGREEMENTS**") CONSTITUTE A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (“TFGRID **USER**,"“TFGRID **FARMER**," “**YOU**", OR “**YOURS**”) AND [THREEFOLD COMPANIES](threefold_companies) or TFTECH (“**THREEFOLD**”, “**COMPANY**,” “**US**,” “**WE**” OR “**OUR**”), GOVERNING THE TERMS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AS A PARTNER, CUSTOMER, FARMER OR USER IN THE THREEFOLD GRID. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT BY ACCEPTING THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING TO SIGNIFY ACCEPTANCE, OR BY TAKING ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING, RUNNING,/AND OR USING THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE AS OF THE DATE THAT YOU TAKE THE EARLIEST OF ONE OF THE FOREGOING ACTIONS. YOU REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT YOU ARE 18 YEARS OLD OR OLDER AND HAVE THE RIGHT AND AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AND COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT. + +>> BY USING THE [TFGRID](threefold:threefold_grid) OR ANY OF THE THREEFOLD PROVIDED SOFTWARE OR SERVICES YOU ACCEPT FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS: + +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Users TFGrid 3](terms_conditions_griduser) +- [X] [Terms & Conditions TFGrid Farmers TFGrid 3](terms_conditions_farmer3) : relevant if you are a TFGrid Farmer +- [X] [Disclaimer](disclaimer) +- [X] [Privacy Policy](privacypolicy) + +!!!include:the_single_source_truth \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/legal/tft_not_investment.md b/collections/legal/tft_not_investment.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..94f5903 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/tft_not_investment.md @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +> Important note: The ThreeFold Token (TFT) is not an investment instrument.
+> TFTs represent IT capacity on the ThreeFold_Grid, farmers create TFT, developers use TFT. diff --git a/collections/legal/threefold_companies.md b/collections/legal/threefold_companies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c0a070d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/threefold_companies.md @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ + +!!!include:threefold_companies0 + +!!!def alias:TRC diff --git a/collections/legal/threefold_companies0.md b/collections/legal/threefold_companies0.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..35ab388 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/legal/threefold_companies0.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +### THREEFOLD RELATED COMPANIES + +FOLLOWING COMPANIES ARE RELATED PARTIES TO THREEFOLD, OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY + +| THREEFOLD RELATED COMPANIES | Description | +| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| [ThreeFold Dubai or ThreeFold Cloud](threefold:threefold_dubai) | Promotion of TFGrid + Delivery of ThreeFold Cloud | +| [Threefold_Tech](threefold:threefold_tech) | Belgium-based tech company owns IP (Intellectual Property) of tech, is open source | +| [ThreeFold_VZW](threefold:threefold_vzw) | Non for profit organization in BE, intented to be used for grants work. | +| [ThreeFold_AG](threefold:threefold_ag) | ThreeFold in Zug, Switzerland | +| TF Hub Limited | ThreeFold in BVI | +| Codescalers | Egypt-based software development team, creates a lot of code for ThreeFold | + +| FARMING COOPERATIVES | | +| ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------ | +| [Mazraa](threefold:mazraa) | Farmer in Middle East (part of ThreeFold_Dubai ) | +| [BetterToken](threefold:bettertoken) | Europe's first ThreeFold Farming Cooperative | + +| SOME LARGER FARMERS | | +| ------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | +| Green Edge | Early ThreeFold Farmer providing decentralized compute & storage | +| Bancadati | Large ThreeFold Farmer in Switzerland | +| Moresi | A neutral, technologically advanced data center in Switzerland | +| there are many more | ... | + +> Please note, ThreeFold Grid 3.x operates as a DAO every party who wants to participate with the ThreeFold Grid uses the TFChain and our Forums. +> [Click here for more info about our DAO](threefold:tfdao) + + +!!!time diff --git a/collections/ourworldintro/img/ourworld.png b/collections/ourworldintro/img/ourworld.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..99a2541 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/ourworldintro/img/ourworld.png differ diff --git a/collections/ourworldintro/ourworld_venture_creator.md b/collections/ourworldintro/ourworld_venture_creator.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4c2e0a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/ourworldintro/ourworld_venture_creator.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +

OurWorld Venture Creator

+ +![](img/ourworld.png) + +

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+ +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [OurWorld Vision](#ourworld-vision) + - [Our Modern Crisis](#our-modern-crisis) + - [Guiding Principles for Change](#guiding-principles-for-change) + - [Tools](#tools) + +*** + +## Introduction + +OurWorld is a venture creator based in Mauritius. The goal of OurWorld is to empower our startups to manifest the required solutions aligned with our vision. + +These startups have access to ThreeFold Technology as well as the full Mycelium ecosystem, a decentralized technology platform designed to enable conscious peer-to-peer collaboration. Mycelium provides the infrastructure for startups in the OurWorld ecosystem to develop transformative solutions, from finance to education. + +By combining funding, an ethical framework, and decentralized technologies, OurWorld aims to seed startups poised to make a positive societal impact. The versatile Mycelium platform allows this worldwide network of startups to exchange value and collectively upgrade how we cooperate. + +## OurWorld Vision + +OurWorld has a vision that is inspired by guiding principles and possesses the tools necessary to fix many issues of our current modern crisis. + +### Our Modern Crisis + +* Centralized AI and data platforms lack transparency and accountability. +This raises concerns about manipulating users or limiting their agency. +* Erosion of privacy and bodily autonomy through invasive surveillance and social credit systems. This endangers freedom of choice and expression. +* Environmental degradation that threatens sustainability of natural systems humanity depends on. +* Proliferation of misinformation that polarizes society. This impedes reasoned discourse and collective problem-solving. + +These interconnected crises endanger the future – yet also present an opportunity for transformation. Business as usual will not suffice. Fundamental upgrades are needed across society. + +### Guiding Principles for Change + +The guiding principles for change of OurWorld always put the planet and people first. + +* **Consciousness** - Cultivate self-awareness, ethics and wisdom within each person. +* **Compassion** - Practice understanding, service and sharing. Choose collaboration over division. +* **Sustainability** - Incentivize regeneration. Safeguard ecosystems for future generations. +* **Autonomy** - Honor rights to self-determination and sovereignty. Prevent authoritarian overreach. +* **Meritocracy** - Structure governance to draw on diverse expertise while limiting corrupt influence. +* **Abundance** - Innovate systems that create shared prosperity through new economic models. + + +### Tools + +* **Decentralization** Develop decentralized peer-to-peer networks for data, finance, communications, etc. This distributes power more equitably without centralized intermediaries. +* **Promote Education** that fosters critical thinking, self-awareness, and ethical values. This empowers individuals to make wise choices despite manipulative messaging. +* **Connect people** across divides to find common ground. This fosters societal cohesion and collective wisdom to address shared challenges. +* **Design economic models** that incentivize regeneration, compassion and creativity over self-interest. This creates abundance and reduces inequality. +* Champion **open collaboration** on solutions that benefit all of humanity and the planet. This unites us in shared purpose (opensource) +* **Support** individual and community rights to self-determination and bodily **sovereignty**. This prevents authoritarian overreach and protects freedoms. + +Everyone has a role to play in this transformation. We must lift up humanity by elevating consciousness, enacting wise governance, developing ethical technologies, and coming together in good faith. The answers exist if we dare to dream widely and act boldly. + diff --git a/collections/techvision/.collection b/collections/techvision/.collection new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9765cfd --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/.collection @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +name:solution \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_0.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_0.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5bdd0f9 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_0.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_1.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..dd488ba Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_1.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_2.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_2.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..67ec620 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_2.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_3.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_3.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b6cdb32 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_3.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_4.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_4.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ad7fbc Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_4.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/img/techvision_5.png b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_5.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8b0527c Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/techvision/img/techvision_5.png differ diff --git a/collections/techvision/technology.md b/collections/techvision/technology.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..acac13f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/technology.md @@ -0,0 +1,60 @@ +

Technology

+ +![image alt text](img/techvision_0.png) + +

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+ +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [Autonomous Safe Cloud and AI Platform](#autonomous-safe-cloud-and-ai-platform) +- [ThreeFold Mimics Nature](#threefold-mimics-nature) +- [Unlimited Scalable \& Flexible](#unlimited-scalable--flexible) + +*** + +## Introduction + +TFCloud is an autonomous and safe cloud platform thanks to its design mimicking nature leading to its unlimited scalability and flexibility. + +We present here the ThreeFold Vision in a nutshell. + +## Autonomous Safe Cloud and AI Platform + +Imagine a world where everyone is empowered to deploy any Blockchain, Cloud or AI workloads with self-healing and Autonomous capabilities. This system would dynamically allocate or deallocate CPU’s and GPUs based on computational needs. The Autonomous System would recover from unforeseen scenarios, restoring operational efficiency and adhering to redundancy requirements to ensure continuous and reliable performance. + +This entire process runs without compromising security. The system isn't managed by the AI itself, but by separate circuits tied to a collective of human stakeholders (we call this a Human Chain). These stakeholders retain control over the operation at all times. It could be that a consensus among these stakeholders is necessary before executing specific change requests, serving as a measure for enhanced security. This is ensured through the deployment of two independent, unconnected circuits. The first is the AI circuit, essentially your AI application, which can harness thousands of GPUs and process vast amounts of information. Concurrently, there's the Control Circuit, which is governed by Human Chains, keeping human oversight integral to the system's operation. + +The AI Circuit doesn't have access to the Control Circuit. Any modification in the Control Circuit requires consensus before implementation, and our foolproof system ensures that all changes are deployed in strict accordance with the intended state (we call this a Tamper Proof deployment). This process guarantees a 100% match between the actual deployment and the originally planned modifications. + +The integrity of our Control Circuit is safeguarded from potential threats such as other AI systems, quantum computers, or cyber attackers. This security is due to our adoption of consensus-based principles analogous to those utilized in modern blockchain technologies. + +We believe that no other company approaches this level of capability. In our opinion, the creation of a true autonomous AI system is not possible without an operating system such as our Zero-OS. + +Above described system is not a dream but is close to being reality in our version 4.0 of our software stack. + +## ThreeFold Mimics Nature + +![image alt text](img/techvision_1.png) + +Today's IT systems are too complicated and layered, causing a whole heap of problems like using too much electricity, making life hard for developers, not using computer resources in the best way, and creating security, privacy, scalability, and performance issues. + +But there's good news: ThreeFold is hard at work building an autonomous generic usable IT platform. This platform is designed to offer everything needed to make the back-end of the Internet, AI, and Blockchain work better. + +At ThreeFold we like to look at nature and learn from it, this is also called Biomimicry. Biomimicry is a design discipline that seeks to solve human problems by emulating nature's time-tested patterns and strategies. The core idea is that nature, with 3.8 billion years of evolution and adaptation, has already solved many of the problems we are grappling with. Animals, plants, and microbes are the consummate engineers and designers. + +3Bots represent humans and work together in consensus to control any IT workload. They utilize the capacity of 3Nodes in such a way to maximize reliability, uptime, security, and privacy. The 3Bots facilitate users' access to the extensive knowledge encapsulated within the AI Cloud. This AI Cloud can be trained with contributions from thousands of individuals. Additionally, developers are relieved of the overwhelming complexity prevalent in today's systems. + +The current ThreeFold opensource platform is generation 3 and expanding every day, see [https://dashboard.grid.tf/explorer/statistics](img/https://dashboard.grid.tf/explorer/statistics) . + +ThreeFold is now ready to deliver customized private versions of this platform for any use case which requires more efficiency, manageability, scalability and security. + +## Unlimited Scalable & Flexible + +![image alt text](img/techvision_2.png) + +Millions of 3Nodes can empower the capacity layer, billions of 3Bots can be the Autonomous Agents managing any of the workloads in the network. Each 3Bot is owned by one person. The 3Bots can operate Autonomous Circles which are driven by Human Chains. + +The connection between the 3Bot and the owner is secure and private. All 3Bots are identified through a blockchain and reputation is an important concept to make sure our network is as safe as possible. + +AI Clouds are networks of AI capacity owned by Autonomous Circles. We believe in a world where there will not be one huge AI but many AI’s owned by different groups of people. + +The 3Bots can operate and communicate with any Web3 based technology. This provides for ultimate flexibility and allows Autonomous Circles or 3Bots to deal with smart contracts and digital currencies. diff --git a/collections/techvision/tfcloud_benefits.md b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_benefits.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..db2c3b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_benefits.md @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ + +

Benefits

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+ +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [Deterministic Deployments](#deterministic-deployments) +- [Private AI](#private-ai) +- [Edge AI](#edge-ai) +- [Rapid Start](#rapid-start) +- [Tamper Proof](#tamper-proof) +- [Quantum Safe Storage](#quantum-safe-storage) + +*** + +## Introduction + +The ThreeFold Cloud comes with many benefits for users. We present here the most salliant ones. + +## Deterministic Deployments + +The system is able to build the required software (e.g. AI Application) in a secure and deterministic way. The build systems are run autonomously but still controlled by a Human Chain. + +Once consensus achieved, builds verified they will be deployed using our Tamper Proof system which makes sure that the build will always correspond to the reality. No hacker or alternative system will be able to influence how applications get deployed on the AI Grid. + +## Private AI + +The concept of Private AI facilitates safer and more confidential data processing by AI systems. It enables the processing of vast amounts of data in such a manner that human access is either eliminated or, if necessary, granted in a highly controlled way through blockchain mechanisms. + +Take the instance of security camera footage processing. The challenge lies in allowing AI to handle all the processing while ensuring that the same information remains inaccessible to hackers or compromised security personnel. + +## Edge AI + +Occasionally, it's more practical to transport the AI application to the data's location instead of vice versa. For instance, consider security cameras and AI image processing. Picture the ability to deploy a new AI application across thousands of cameras simultaneously in just a minute, delivering insights more quickly and securely. New approaches are required to realize this potential. + +## Rapid Start + +Deploy your AI workload much faster without having to copy as much data. Certain AI workloads can be sizable (many Gigabytes), it can take a long time for these workloads to be deployed especially if AI will be used in an Edge AI Context. Systems which otherwise would take 30 min to be deployed we can do in less than 1 minute. + +## Tamper Proof + +Deploy your AI workloads in such a way that no-one can modify the intended result. Even if only as much as 1 bit would be changed between time of build and deployment Zero-OS will refuse to start the application. + +## Quantum Safe Storage + +Our QSS allows data to be stored in such a way that data can never be lost nor corrupted. Not even a quantum computer can get access to the information. diff --git a/collections/techvision/tfcloud_components.md b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_components.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bcb5621 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_components.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ + +

Components

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Table of Contents

+ +- [Introduction](#introduction) +- [3Node and Zero-OS](#3node-and-zero-os) +- [AI Cloud](#ai-cloud) +- [3Bot](#3bot) +- [Autonomous \& Consensus Driven](#autonomous--consensus-driven) + - [Autonomous Circle](#autonomous-circle) + - [Human Chain](#human-chain) + +*** + +## Introduction + +Well-designed components make of TFCLoud a resilient and versatile solution for online storage. Here are some of them. + +## 3Node and Zero-OS + +![image alt text](img/techvision_3.png) + +Zero-OS is our uniquely designed stateless Operating System which is efficient and optimized for autonomous operation. The Zero-OS uses blockchain technology to allow people by means of their 3Bots deploy IT workloads with more security and using less electricity. Zero-OS cannot be used by people directly, it's an operating system close to the hardware and designed to deliver the features as described below. + +A 3Node is a computer running the Zero-OS. 3Nodes are interconnected to together create an AI Cloud. An overlay secure private network is used to make sure IT workloads can communicate fast and privately. + +![image alt text](img/techvision_4.png) + +## AI Cloud + +Capable of scaling up to millions of GPUs and thousands of independent but optionally interconnected clouds, each AI Cloud is equipped with its own blockchain used for tracking of farming (mining) and utilization/billing of the Cloud. The AI Clouds can be interconnected or deployed in a complete private context. The AI clouds are managed by consensus driven 3Bots. + +## 3Bot + +3Bots are owned by people. Each 3Bot represents one person, they can together manage complicated IT workloads. People can define Autonomous Circles which represent topics of interest e.g. deployment of an AI system. Each project can be co-owned by more than one 3Bot (person). + +A 3Bot has the knowledge required to deploy, manage and operate IT workloads like AI, Blockchain or others. A 3Bot knows how to self heal and rebalance resources as required to optimize performance, energy usage and uptime. + +## Autonomous & Consensus Driven + +### Autonomous Circle + +An Autonomous Circle is like a project which holds all required information, resources and knowledge required to operationally manage an IT environment. An example could be an AI based Application or a Private Blockchain. + +An Autonomous Circle is owned by one or more 3Bots. A consensus criteria can be defined which means that important changes in the project need consensus of the stakeholders. The co-owners of an Autonomous Circle can create an optional treasury of financial assets (money). The co-owners together own the treasury, the treasury can be used to reward the members of the circles for contribution or pay for the resources as used in the AI Cloud. + +Autonomous Circles are kept healthy thanks to the knowledge as owned by the 3Bots. The 3Bots will monitor and act if issues arise, this produces consensus driven management for cloud applications. + +### Human Chain + +The Human Chain concept is important to deliver a "safe" Autonomous AI System. A Human Chain functions similarly to a blockchain but rather than relying on a smart contract to execute a consensus mechanism, it ensures human stakeholders maintain complete visibility into the operation and modification requests. Humans have total awareness of all ongoing activities and, as a collective, can effect changes in the deployment upon reaching a consensus. + +A Human Chain is the combination of a certain number of 3Bots co-owning an Autonomous Circle. The Co-owners of such a project own the Human Chain and validate all transactions as executed on behalf of the Autonomous Circle. If consensus cannot be reached, the required transactions will not be accepted by the rest of the ecosystem. A Human Chain can also secure a treasury of money. + +While we don't foresee AI becoming conscious and posing a global threat in the near future, we do acknowledge that AI systems are potent tools. These tools can be misused by hackers, or errors can occur, leading to serious consequences, this is where a Human Chain can help. diff --git a/collections/techvision/tfcloud_qss.md b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_qss.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b52df34 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_qss.md @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +

Quantum Safe Storage

+ +![image alt text](img/techvision_5.png) + +## The Role of Quantum Safe Storage for AI + +Imagine a storage system with the following benefits: + +* up to 10x more efficient (power and usage of hardware) for certain workloads +* ultra reliable, data can not be lost +* ultra safe & private +* ultra scalable +* sovereign, data is close to you in the country of your choice +* true peer-to-peer, by everyone for everyone. +* not even a quantum computer can hack the storage + +It is not a dream, it does already exist. + +Our storage architecture follows a true distributed design. Participating nodes (can be on ultra safe locations) only store small incomplete parts of data (files, photos, movies, databases…) by only offering a slice of their current (local) storage devices. Managing the storage and retrieval of all these ‘distributed fragments’ is done by a software that creates ‘development and/or end-user interfaces’ for this storage algorithm. We call this ‘dispersed storage‘. + +The user has complete control over where the data is stored and which level of redundancy which is required. + +A storage system like this is very useful for an AI system, large datasets can be ingested or large language models loaded more quickly. We can even thin provision these language models to be even more efficient. + diff --git a/collections/techvision/tfcloud_vision.md b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_vision.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bbf1b78 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/techvision/tfcloud_vision.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +# Vision + +![](./img/techvision_0.png) + +

Table of Contents

+ +- [Technology](./technology.md) +- [Benefits](./tfcloud_benefits.md) +- [Quantum Safe Storage](./tfcloud_qss.md) +- [Components](./tfcloud_components.md) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust.md b/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b39de9a --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +

All Trust

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+ +- [A Paradigm of Trust](#a-paradigm-of-trust) +- [Farmers: Investors in Shared Infrastructure](#farmers-investors-in-shared-infrastructure) +- [Grid Services: Facilitating System Usage](#grid-services-facilitating-system-usage) +- [Flexible Pricing Policies](#flexible-pricing-policies) +- [IOUs Enable Trusted Transactions](#ious-enable-trusted-transactions) +- [Guardian Circles: Humans Ensuring Oversight](#guardian-circles-humans-ensuring-oversight) +- [Summary](#summary) + +*** + +## A Paradigm of Trust + +What if instead of distrusting others, we embrace a paradigm of trust? The *TFGRID 4.0 system is built on this principle of trust between all participants. + +The TFGrid 4.0 comprises different actors, each represented by a 3bot digital assistant. 3bots enable automated interactions between farmers, service providers, and consumers. + +## Farmers: Investors in Shared Infrastructure + +- Farmers invest in hardware capacity like 3Nodes or OurVerse-based services (web gateways, 5G, etc). Their investments fund the grid infrastructure. +- Farmers can choose to actively manage their infrastructure using their 3bot. Or they can join a Farming Cooperative to simplify operations. +- Either way, farmers earn profits when people purchase and utilize the infrastructure capacity they invested in. Their 3bots handle billing, monitoring, support issues, etc. + +## Grid Services: Facilitating System Usage + +- Hundreds of different grid services can exist, from storage and compute to telecom and networking. +- These services track usage metrics like bandwidth, storage consumption, RPC requests, etc. Usage data is reported transparently to the relevant farming 3bot. +- Consumers can interact directly with any service via the OurVerse message bus. Services deploy workloads, fulfill requests, provide monitoring, etc as needed. + +## Flexible Pricing Policies + +- Farming 3bots define customized pricing policies for their services based on usage. Costs may vary based on compute time, storage quantities, bandwidth, etc. +- Pricing flexibility creates an open market. Farmers can price based on costs and desired profit margins. Consumers can shop for services based on performance, reliability, location, and price. + +## IOUs Enable Trusted Transactions + +- IOUs (I Owe You) represent agreements between farmers and consumers for grid usage. +- Both parties digitally sign each IOU, ensuring consensus on the transaction details. +- At regular intervals, farmers submit IOUs to the OurVerse Pay Bridge operated by a Guardian Circle. This aggregates IOUs and requests payment from the consumer 3bots. +- Reputations are maintained on the blockchain to identify any bad actors abusing the system. But fundamentally, the system relies on trust between participants. + +## Guardian Circles: Humans Ensuring Oversight + +- We believe a Guardian Circle has the potential to be as good as blockchain and more because Guardian Circles still provide human oversight over key decisions when needed, the bulk of transactions run automated. +- Circles enact decisions when their 9-99 member nodes reach consensus. They manage treasuries, set policies, enable collaboration between regional grids, and more. +- Their flexibility allows customization by each grid community based on local needs. +- Circles leverage tools like multisig wallets, OurVerse consensus, and VLang DSLs to codify logic while retaining human checks and balances. + +## Summary + +In summary, *TFGRID 4.0 demonstrates that with the right incentives and oversight, we can build shared digital ecosystems founded on trust and collaboration. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust_input.md b/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust_input.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4be35d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/alltrust_input.md @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +# All Trust + +What if in stead of not trusting anyone, we change the paradigm and we are going to trust everyone. + +The TFGrid 4.0 system is built up out of actors, each actor is implemented inside a 3bot. + +Some example actors + +- farming: represents selected Grid Servives which run on top of 3nodes +- farming cooperative: a cooperative of farmers, working on behalf of many farmers, who don't want to manage their own operation +- 3node: manages one 3node and its operating system called ZOS +- OurVerse node: manages a OurVerse node, OurVerse can be installed on deskopts, phones, ... +- grid service: a grid service can be storage, compute, telecom, network services and can run on ZeroOS or OurVerse Node +- grid consumer: an actor who works on behalf of a consumer of services of tfgrid, and helps the user to deploy and manage solutions deployed on the grid, payments are done on behalf of user + +All of these actors work together to make a super scalable network of services which can support millions (if not billions) of consumers & service providers. + +## Farmers + +- Invest in 3Nodes or other OurVerse based Services e.g. web gateway, telco service (5G,sms), ... +- A Farmer invested in the required hardware to run these services. +- A Farmer or Farming Cooperative will operationally run the services (set billing parameters, monitor environment, manage the networks, optionally give support, ...). Farming Cooperatives define how they distribute the margin they make to their members. +- A Farmer can actively manage his own infrastructure or become part of a Farming Cooperative. +- Farmers make profit thanks to people using their infrastructure and optionally monthly fixed farming rewards. + +## Grid Services + +In TFGrid 4.0 hundreds if eventually not thousands of services can be deployed inside the ecosystem of a new internet + +How does it work? + +- Grid Services track used capacity (e.g. bandwidth, storage, rpc requests), report this capacity to the relevant farming actor (or farming cooperative). +- The Grid Consumer can talk to any of the Grid Services directly over OurVerse Reliable Message bus. The Consumer can ask for status reports, monitoring, or can ask for deployment of a serice or ask for a service request e.g. send SMS, send email, ask AI cloud ... +- The Farming Actor will use their flexible pricing policies to define the price for the request or deployed capacity. +- The Farming Actor will use OurVerse Pay to request payment (my means of request for IOU) + +## IOU = I Owe You (Mutual Credit system) + +- proofs of consumption & payment +- farmers & consumers agree on the IOU (think about like a checque in the old banking days) +- farmers & consumers sign both the IOU (done automatically by the actors using OurVerse for security) +- the farmer will request the OurVerse Pay Bridge to do the payment at regular intervals e.g. once a day. +- The OurVerse Pay Bridge is implemented inside a TFGrid Guardian Circle. +- The OurVerse Pay Bridge will safely aggregate the IUO's and ask the relevant Consumer Actor to do the payment (in future their might be the notion of escrow accounts, so Consumers need to park money before asking services with a chosen Bridge). +- Reputation of the Consumers is kept in the relevant TFGrid Guardian Circle, to make sure bad actors cannot cause harm. + +## TFGrid Guardian Circle (our replace for blockchain) + +- We believe in human chains, which acts and behaves as a blockchain but is directly linked to Humans rather than just a piece of code. +- A Guardian Circle is a group of minimum 9 people (max 99). +- Each person runs a 3bot who works on their behalf, so they don't have to do many tasks manually. +- The Guradian owned 3bots communicate over OurVerse which takes care of security, encryption, consensus and reliable message delivery. +- The OurVerse Concensus mechanism uses a derivate of Tendermint (see Kosmos blockchain ecosystem) to make sure that the consensus between the members is solid and done in time & space order. +- A Guardian Circle can own one or more Treasury Wallets which are wallets of money blockchains (Ethereum, Stellar), these wallets use multisignature between all signers of a Guardian Circle. +- The 3bots use VLang based DSL (Domain Specic coding Language) to describe the functionality. +- All required actions are executing using 3Script (our own scripting language, super high level and easy), these 3scripts get executed by all members of the Guardian Circle, only if each Guardian 3Node comes to the exact same conclusion the action will be executed. +- Typical actions as can be executed by a Guardian Circle + - voting + - roll up of IOU + - validation of TFGrid status and auditing of capacity as provided by TFGrid + - payments from Treasury as result of vote of roll up of IOU + - pricing mechanism + - billing for TfGrid Services +- If needed manual actions (checks) can be done by the humans behind a Gurdian Circle e.g. validate a price chain. +- Such a TFGrid Guardian Circle is ultra flexible, there can be millions of them and they can all work together, they can be made fully compatible with any chosen money blockchain or other financial institute. +- Its very easy for developers to extend capabilities of a Guardian Circle (alternative to smart contracts on blockchain) + + diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/architecture.md b/collections/tfgrid4/architecture.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..40283ea --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/architecture.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ + +## Architecture + +![image alt text](img/40_1.png) + +Each participant (user and/or farmer) of the TFGrid will need 3Bot which can be hosted home or on any of the 3Nodes in the TFGrid. + +There are 2 blockchains who support the operation, one dealing with all money and identity matters, the others with the DAO’s and validation functionality of the TFGrid. + +The 3Bots communicate on behalf of the users with the TFGrid or any of the blockchains. + + +> TODO: change picture CHI -> INCA \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/consensus_mechanism.md b/collections/tfgrid4/consensus_mechanism.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..39b5bea --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/consensus_mechanism.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +## 2 Consensus Mechanisms + +> TODO: needs review, especially if we will use holochain + +### Guardian Circles. + +* 9-99 nodes, each Guardian runs one Guardian Circles Node. + +Holding all the logic as needed to manage following functions + +* Checking uptime. +* Management of treasury on CHI Chain +* Keeping track of capacity used +* keeping track of capacity deployed +* Providing Proof of Payment (needed for the ZOS nodes to deploy a workload) +* Identity Verification +* Federation with other Guardian Circles (e.g. around identity and reputation) + +All data is stored in a replicated database and secured by the Guardian Circle and can be replicated as many times as required by the community. + +The Guardian Chain functions can be accessed over Open RPC. + +Technology: tendermint successor + VLANG 3Bot runtime + + +### CHI Chain + +Each regional Internet can chose to run on existing money blockchain or deploy an own Money chain. + +If no CHI Chain deployed then more staking will be required per 3node + +Up to 99 nodes. Is a cosmos based delegated staking blockchain. The CHI Chain Validators earn money by deploying and maintaining a node. It's a straightforward deployment process. + +The functions of this blockchain + +* Digital Currency Functions (CHI and wrapped TFT in treasury). +* Identities and Reputation. +* Integration with other Public Blockchains through IBC protocol (see Cosmos ecosystem) diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/guardian.md b/collections/tfgrid4/guardian.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..812846d --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/guardian.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +

Guardians

+ +![](img/guardian.png) + +## Become a Guardian + +- TFGrid 3.13 and TFGrid 4.0 regional internet will requires 9 guardians to start with (will be more later). + +These Guardians will be the participating members of a Guardian Circle + +Requirements + +* Good knowledge how to use Linux to allow you to deploy +and upgrade your validator starting from code. +* At least 4h time available per week (will be more at start) +* Willingness to participate in the forum of TF and coordinate with Coders. +* You feel aligned with our values of planet and people first +* Willingness to look at open issues at least 5 times a week (there is chat and email notification) unless during the holiday period. +* Choose a backup which can help you when needed (sick, holidays, …). +* Complete your candidacy on our forum on … Fill in the motivation, your profile, … +* Get at least 3 people from the community to endorse your skills and motivation. + +What do you get in return + +* Eternal recognition from your Regional Internet community (-: +* TBDk USD per month in INCA reward + + +### INCA Reward + +INCA stands for INternet CApacity, is a sort of IOU between TFCloud and the owner of the INCA Token. + +The Guardian will receive the INCA Token and TFCloud is obliged to fulfil the obligations as set in the INCA token metadata (the payment). + +For the curious you can see the architecture of how an INCA 3script representation looks like [here](inca_3script_example.md) diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/holochain.md b/collections/tfgrid4/holochain.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7971ee2 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/holochain.md @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +# Holochain + +> TODO: explain how we are planning to use holochain to replace tfchain \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_0.png b/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_0.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c0fc17d Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_0.png differ diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_1.png b/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_1.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5b6149a Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tfgrid4/img/40_1.png differ diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/img/alltrust.png b/collections/tfgrid4/img/alltrust.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..da18389 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tfgrid4/img/alltrust.png differ diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/img/guardian.png b/collections/tfgrid4/img/guardian.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ce32abf Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tfgrid4/img/guardian.png differ diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/img/tfgrid4.png b/collections/tfgrid4/img/tfgrid4.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..592d882 Binary files /dev/null and b/collections/tfgrid4/img/tfgrid4.png differ diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/intro.md b/collections/tfgrid4/intro.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..730747f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/intro.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +

TFGrid 4.0

+ +![](img/tfgrid4.png) + + +## Introduction + +Over the past few years, we've devoted a significant amount of energy and time to developing the current version of the *TFGRID. We've achieved substantial deployment with an active community. + +ThreeFold is working to its version 4.0 which is a super exciting new release we are working on + +## Benefits + +- unlimited scalable +- no longer dependency on TFChain (limits our scalability, billing and capacity tracking will no longer be done on TFChain) +- clear distinction between a money chain (e.g. stellar, ethereum, ...) and our own consensus mechanisms, our aim is to support any other blockchain +- introduction of OurVerse, [more info](ourverse_intro:ourverse.md). + - net: unlimited scalable p2p planetary network which looks for shortest path and can reroute + - pay: unlimited scalable p2p payment & billing framework +- introduction of 3bot: your digital self helping you to deploy workloads, manage your farms, ... + +**Our aim is to have a first version of TFGrid 4.0 available 2024 in beta mode. The idea is that the grid can run by itself without TFTech operational support.** + +> See: Our [All Trust Foundational Concept for our TFGrid 4.0](alltrust.md) + +## Simplicity and Decentralization + +At ThreeFold Cloud, we consider that simplicity and decentralization is key to a resilient and efficient cloud and AI platform. + +### P2P, Distributed and Super Scalable + +Threefold Frid 4.0 will be 100% distributed and peer-to-peer. + +### 3Bot for TFGrid Participant Functions + +* Your personal bot who helps you to deploy and manage your workloads (solutions) on top of the TFGrid. Your 3bot also helps you to buy and sell your threefold digital currencies. +* AI Chat Bot to deploy solutions and communicate with 3Bot (proof of concept) + * Use artificial intelligence (like chat gpt but private) to talk with your 3bot +* Personal Chat server + * 3Script support, talk to your 3bot, configure and deploy solutions + * Events will show up in your mail or chat client +* Accept payment requests. + * For utilization of the grid, any services of the TFGrid can be automatically be paid for. +* Liquidity Support + * sell buy digital currencies like TFT on your behalf + * Sell/Buy TFT from Ethereum and Stellar + * Integration with Kraken, BTCAlpha … exchanges (v4.1) + * Atomic swaps to sell/buy TFT (v4.1) + +### 3Bot for TFGrid farmer functions + +* Your personal bot who helps you to manage your farm and service offerings on top of the TFGrid. +* Farmer bot can do the power management of your farm (power node’s off and on) +* Your Farmer Bot will monitor and collect all relevant information from your 3Nodes +* You can define your own pricing and your own solution offerings on top of the TFGrid. +* You don't have to run your own farmer bot but can be part of a farming cooperative. + +> See: [All Trust Foundational Concept for our TFGrid 4.0](alltrust.md) + +## Simplifications + +Our aim is to simplify our TFGrid 4.0 as much as we can and focus on good documentation for the community to be able to contribute or manage the grid without TF Tech’s involvement. + +Some examples of what we can simplify, we can remove billing on the chain and replace it with something else, or remove the generic DAO votes, but have them more specific, but so that it's easier for communities to manage their own internet. + +### Billing + +Billing will not be a native function of tfchain anymore. The idea is that farmers or solution providers can define their own pricing. Maybe there needs to be a minimum price if it's for raw capacity or a maximum. But in general, there will be much more flexibility for the farmer community and the solution providers to define their own pricing, they can build anything on top of the *TFGRID. So it's much easier. For them to define the price they want to have for their own efforts. It will be up to the broader community, the users, to define if they want to pay the price as being asked for by the farmer or the solution provider. + +## TFGrid Guardians + +There will be multiple roles into *TFGRID 4. 0. One very important role will be given to the Grid Guardians. Grid Guardians are people who need to be willing to spend hours per week in the beginning to deploy and maintain their guardian validators and operate the consensus mechanisms. They will be rewarded as such and become an important cornerstone of our decentralization effort. + +A guardian will deploy a guardian validator to be part of a Guardian Circles, there need to be at least nine guardians per regional Internet (this might not be needed if we adopt Holochain). + +A standard validator has all the functions that you would expect from a blockchain and it will be quite easy for a validator to run these services. But some technical expertise will be required. + +A guardian validator is required to keep a grid up and running and safe e.g. the Guardian Validator will check the uptime of the 3Nodes, will do random checks to make sure that the 3Nodes are running our certified validated software, it will do certain other checks to do with billing or capacity checks and also store the results of those checks in a database. + diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/roadmap_tfgrid.md b/collections/tfgrid4/roadmap_tfgrid.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e652a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/roadmap_tfgrid.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +

TFGrid 4.0 Roadmap

+ +![](img/roadmap.png) + +## Introduction + +This section covers the TFGrid 4.0 roadmap. Stay tuned for more information on this. + +## TFGrid 4.0 Roadmap Overview + +- No more TFChain +- Many peer-to-peer features +- Features as descrived in [v4.0](v40/40.md) +- Concepts as described in [all trust document](v40/alltrust.md). + +> Note: More information will follow, TODO link to right sections \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/staking.md b/collections/tfgrid4/staking.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be70bc5 --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/staking.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ + +> NOT SURE THIS IS OK, WAITING FEEDBACK + +Each TFGrid 4.0 Internet operates on a local currency called CHI and the only way to get CHI is by sending TFT to that chain. The users of the TFGrid will have to stake a certain amount of CHI before they can use our more advanced TFGrid 4.x + +The farmers for TFGrid 4, will also have to stake CHI and there will be a small lock up period in time or until there is a certain utilization on the nodes. That means that deploying and using independent TFGrids will drive a lot of TFT utilization and as such show support from our community for the ThreeFold truly Decentralized Internet. diff --git a/collections/tfgrid4/tokenomics_tfgrid.md b/collections/tfgrid4/tokenomics_tfgrid.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1bae79f --- /dev/null +++ b/collections/tfgrid4/tokenomics_tfgrid.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ + +# TFGrid Tokenomics + + +## TFGrid Tokenomics Upgrade + +The tokenomics of any digital ecosystem plays a pivotal role in determining its sustainability, growth, and value proposition. In the case of ThreeFold, there are evident challenges with the current tokenomics model that necessitate an upgrade. + +The current tokenomics model of ThreeFold doesn't fully reflect the platform's worth and potential. An upgrade is essential to rectify existing challenges, ensuring that the tokenomics aligns with the platform's growth trajectory and offers a fair representation of its value. + +* Lack of Commercial Utilization: + * The present model doesn't sufficiently incentivize commercial utilization. This means that the tokens, instead of being used to facilitate transactions or access services within the ecosystem, are often liquidated. +* Selling Pressure from Farmers: + * The current dynamics have led to a scenario where ThreeFold farmers frequently sell their tokens. This consistent selling exerts downward pressure on the token's price, preventing it from realizing its true potential value. +* Undervalued Market Cap: + * The cumulative effect of these factors has resulted in a market capitalization for the liquid tokens that is significantly undervalued. With a market cap hovering around 5 million dollars, it starkly contrasts with the intrinsic value and potential of the ThreeFold ecosystem. + +Future Optimism: Despite the current challenges, there's a strong belief in the imminent positive shift in the token's value. As ThreeFold gears up to launch more commercial workloads and with the anticipated funding for TF Cloud, there's an expectation of increased commercial utilization. This, in turn, can drive demand for the token, potentially boosting its price and aligning the market cap more closely with ThreeFold's true value. + +We are working on some fundamental changes which will achieve the following + +- TFT farming will slow down and there will probably never be more than 1 billion TFT ever +- Farmers will receive more reward based on Utilization +- Staking is a required for becoming a future Farmer or Farming Cooperative +- P2P Billing and Payments will lead to using TFT for much more services, which will have positive impact as well. + +> See: [https://github.com/threefoldtech/home/issues/1448](https://github.com/threefoldtech/home/issues/1448) + +