Topia Terms of Service

 

Thank you for choosing Topia. Topia (hereinafter referred to as "the Service", "Service" or "we") is a digital asset management service platform. All natural persons or entities that log in to this product count towards users of this product (hereinafter referred to as “you” or "user"). For users' convenience, this Agreement may come in multiple languages. Should conflicts or omissions happen, the English version will prevail.

We recommend that you read and understand the policies in their entirety before using this Product ("Topia"), and important information, including disclaimers, will be displayed in bold. Definitions of keywords from this policy are aligned to those in "Topia Terms of Service".

 

Company reminds you that you must carefully read the full content of this Agreement and other documents mentioned in this Agreement before using our service. In particular, you must carefully read sections which are displayed in bold in this Terms of Service. You must make sure that you fully understand the whole Agreement and evaluate the risks of using Topia on your own.

 

CONFIRMATION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. You understand that this Agreement and other relevant documents apply to Topia and the Applications which are developed and owned independently by Company on Topia.

2. After you download Topia and start to create, recover wallet or import wallet, you are deemed as having read and accepted this Agreement, which shall cause this Agreement to become effective and legally binding on both you and Company immediately. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS IN THIS AGREEMENT, YOU SHALL CEASE USAGE OF Topia IMMEDIATELY AND IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED Topia, PROCEED TO DELETE Topia IMMEDIATELY.

3. Company may, at its sole discretion, modify or replace any part of this Agreement at any time. The modified Agreement will automatically take effect once it is posted on Topia and you will not be notified separately. If you do not agree with the modifications, you shall cease to use Topia immediately. Your continued use of or access to the Services following the posting of any changes to this Agreement constitutes acceptance of those changes.

 

HOW YOU ACCEPT THIS POLICY

By clicking a button or checkbox to accept or agree to these Terms where that option is made available or, visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, as well as the accompanying [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy) We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time. Any such changes with respect to your use of Topia will take effect immediately when posted on our website or in our service. Your continued use of Topia following any such change will signify your acceptance to be bound by the then current Terms. Please check the effective date above to determine if there have been any changes since you have last reviewed these Terms. If you do not agree to this Agreement or any modifications to this Agreement, then you may not access or use the service. Failure or delay by Topia in enforcing or partially enforcing any provision of these Terms shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights.

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to use Topia, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old and be able to form legally binding contracts. If you are using our Services on behalf of a legal entity, you further represent and warrant that: (a) the legal entity is duly organized and validly existing under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction of its organization; and (b) you have legal authority to bind that entity. You can only use our Services if permitted under the legal guardian. Please make sure that these Terms are in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations that apply to you. By using Topia, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements that we outline in these Terms. We may still refuse to let certain people access or use Topia, however, and we reserve the right to change our eligibility criteria at any time.

 

THE BLOCKCHAIN SERVICES

Topia is software that (a) generates Wallet addresses and encrypted private keys that you may use to send and receive related cryptographically secured tokens (the “Ditigal Currency”); (b) allows users to browse third party decentralized applications (“DApps” or “DApp”) through the service’s external link; and (c) facilitates the submission of Virtual Currency transaction data to the blockchain networks without requiring you to download or install the associated blockchain-based software to your local device.

Wallet Address, Private Key, and Backup Capabilities.

An encrypted backup of certain information associated with the Wallet can be stored on your device in Keystore JSON format. The private key is connected to the Wallet address and, together, they can be used to authorize the transfer of Virtual Currency to and from that Wallet address. You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your private key and any mnemonic (backup) phrase associated with your Wallet. You must keep your Wallet address, mnemonic (backup) phrase, and private key access information secure. Failure to do so may result in the loss of control of Virtual Currency associated with the Wallet. Topia Cannot Assist With Password Retrieval. Topia stores your Wallet address but does not receive or store your Wallet password, encrypted private key, unencrypted private key, or mnemonic (backup) phrase associated with your Wallet. If you have not safely stored a backup of any Wallet password and private key pairs maintained in your Wallet, you accept and acknowledge that any Virtual Currency you have associated with such a Wallet address will become inaccessible.

In order to be completed, all proposed Virtual Currency transactions must be confirmed and recorded in the Virtual Currency’s associated public blockchain. Such network is decentralized, peer-to-peer networks supported by independent third parties, which we do not own, control, or operate. We have no control over any blockchain network and, therefore, cannot and do not ensure that any transaction details that you submit via our Services will be confirmed and processed. By using Topia, you acknowledge and agree that the transaction details you submit may not be completed, or may be substantially delayed, by the blockchain network. Topia Does Not Store or Transmit Virtual Currency. We do not store, send, or receive Virtual Currency. Any transfer that occurs in any Virtual Currency occurs on the blockchain and not on a network owned by us. We therefore do not guarantee that Topia can affect the transfer of title or right in any Virtual Currency. Accuracy of Information Provided by User. You represent and warrant that any information you provide via the Services is accurate and complete. You accept and acknowledge that we are not responsible for any errors or omissions that you make in connection with any Virtual Currency transaction initiated via the Services. We strongly encourage you to review your transaction details carefully before attempting to transfer a Virtual Currency.

 

WALLET REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

You must either import or create a Wallet in order to use Topia. When you create a Wallet, you will be assigned a private key. You will be prompted to download and save a keystore - your private key encrypted with a password. You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your private key and keystore, and will be fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your password, account, or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph. When you create a Wallet, you are strongly advised to take precautions in order to avoid loss of access to and/or control over your Wallet. Suggested measures include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) creating a strong password that you do not use for any other website or online service; (b) using the backup functionality provided by the Wallet or safeguard your private key and mnemonic (backup) phrase on an external hard drive which, all users, especially users who have more than $100,000 USD in assets, are encouraged to do even if they are utilizing the Services’ backup functionality; (c) maintaining the security of your Wallet by protecting the private key and mnemonic (backup) phrase associated with your Wallet by, for example, limiting access to your computer and your Wallet; and (d) promptly notifying us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security breaches related to your Wallet.

 

Payment and Fees.

Topia does not currently charge any fees for any of its Services. However, we reserve the right to do so in the future and, in such case, any applicable fees will be displayed prior to you using any service to which a fee applies.

 

Transactions.

Once transaction details have been submitted via the Services, we cannot assist you to cancel or otherwise modify your transaction. Topia has no control over any TOP-based blockchain and does not have the ability to facilitate any cancellation or modification requests. You must ensure that you have an adequate balance in your Wallet and/or gas to complete transactions before initiating a transaction. You acknowledge and agree that we will not be liable for any failed transactions due to insufficient funds or gas associated with your Topia account.

 

Taxes.

It is your responsibility to determine what, if any, taxes apply to the transactions that you have submitted transaction details for via the Services, and it is your responsibility to report and remit the correct tax to the appropriate tax authority. You agree that we are not responsible for determining whether taxes apply to your transactions or for collecting, reporting, withholding, or remitting any taxes arising from any Virtual Currency-related transactions.

 

YOUR USE OF TOPIA

As a user of the Services, we grant you a limited, personal, non-commercial, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use Topia. When using our Services, we ask that you follow some basic rules:

Don’t Use Our Services to Break the Law.

You agree that you will not violate any laws when using our Services. This includes any local, provincial, state, federal, national, or international laws that may apply to you.

You agree that you will not use our Services to pay for, support, or otherwise engage in any illegal activities including, but not limited to, illegal gambling, fraud, money laundering, or terrorist activities. If we discover that you have violated this Agreement or other regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, by participating in money laundering or by financing terrorist activities, we will take proportional disciplinary action.

You further agree not to encourage or induce any third party to engage in any of the activities prohibited under this Section. Don’t Interfere With Other’s Use of the Services.

You agree that you will not use or attempt to use another user’s Wallet without authorization or use our Services in any manner that could interfere, disrupt, negatively affect, or inhibit other users from fully enjoying it.

 

Don’t Try to Harm Our System.

You agree not to distribute any virus or other harmful computer code through Topia. You also agree to not take any action that may impose an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our or any of our third party providers’ infrastructure.

 

Don’t Attempt to Circumvent Our Security.

You agree not to bypass, circumvent, or attempt to bypass or circumvent any measures that we may use to prevent or restrict access to the Services including, without limitation, other accounts, computer systems, or networks connected to the Services. Any use of Topia other than as specifically authorized in this Agreement, without our prior written permission, is strictly prohibited and will terminate your license to use Topia.

 

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

You understand and agree that we have no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding: failures, disruptions, errors, or delays in processing Virtual Currency that you may experience while using the Services; The risk of failure of hardware, software, and Internet connections; The risk of malicious software being introduced or found in the software underlying Topia; The risk that third parties may obtain unauthorized access to information stored within your Wallet, including, but not limited to your Wallet address, private key, and mnemonic (backup) phrase; and The risk of unknown vulnerabilities in or unanticipated changes to the blockchain network. You release us from all liability related to any losses, damages, or claims arising from: (a) user error such as forgotten passwords, incorrectly constructed transactions, or mistyped Virtual Currency addresses; (b) server failure or data loss; (c) unauthorized access to the Topia application; (d) bugs or other errors in the Topia software; and (e) any unauthorized third party activities, including, but not limited to, the use of viruses, phishing, brute forcing, or other means of attack against Topia. We make no representations concerning any Third Party Content contained in or accessed through our Services. Any other terms, conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such content, are solely between you and such organizations and/or individuals.

 

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, COUNSEL, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, LAWYERS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO ACT, ACTING, OR PURPORTING TO ACT ON OUR BEHALF (COLLECTIVELY THE “DApps Platform PARTIES”) BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, FOR: (A) ANY LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COMPENSATORY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM: (I) YOUR USE OF, OR CONDUCT IN CONNECTION WITH, OUR SERVICES; (II) ANY UNAUTHORIZED USE OF YOUR WALLET ADDRESS AND/OR PRIVATE KEY DUE TO YOUR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR WALLET; (III) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES; OR (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT ARE FOUND IN THE TOPIA SOFTWARE OR THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY (REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF ORIGINATION), OR (B) ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF (IN THE AGGREGATE) OF THE GREATER OF: (I) FEES PAID TO US FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCTS; OR (II) $100.00. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

 

Warranty Disclaimer

TOPIA IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SERVICES AND UNDERLYING SOFTWARE OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICES, WHETHER PROVIDED OR OWNED BY US OR BY ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE IN TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. IN ADDITION, WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT ACCESSIBLE VIA THE SERVICES IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AVAILABLE, CURRENT, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMERS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS PARAGRAPH GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

 

INDEMNITY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless DApps Platform Parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Services; (b) any feedback or submissions you provide to us concerning Topia; (c) your violation of any term of this Agreement; or (d) your violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or the rights of any third party.

 

TIME LIMITATION ON CLAIMS

You agree that any claim you may have arising out of or related to your relationship with us must be filed within one year after such claim arises, otherwise, your claim in permanently barred.

 

GOVERNING LAW

No matter where you’re located, this agreement and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. If any provisions of these Terms are inconsistent with any applicable law, those provisions will be superseded or modified only to the extent such provisions are inconsistent. The parties agree to submit to the federal or state courts in Santa Clara County, California for exclusive jurisdiction of any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Services or your breach of these Terms. You waive any objection based on lack of personal jurisdiction, place of residence, improper venue, or forum non conveniens in any such action.

 

NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL USERS

If you are a user accessing or using our Services from a region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and disclosure that differ from United States laws, please be advised that we do not collect or process your personal data, except as provided for in our Privacy Policy.

 

TERMINATION

In the event of termination concerning your license to use Topia, your obligations under this Agreement will still continue. Your access to the funds in your Wallet after termination will depend on your access to your backup of your Wallet address and private key.

 

DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICES

We may, in our sole discretion and without cost to you, with or without prior notice, and at any time, modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any portion of our Services. You are solely responsible for storing outside of the Services a backup of any Wallet address and private key pair that you maintain in your Wallet. Maintaining an external backup of any Wallet address and private key pairs associated with your Wallet will allow you to access the blockchain upon which your Wallet is secured. Such a backup will allow the user to fully restore their Wallet at any time without cost or loss of the user’s Virtual Currency. If you do not maintain a backup of your Wallet data outside of the Services, you will be not be able to access the Virtual Currency associated with your Wallet. Topia shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss of Virtual Currency in the event that we discontinue or depreciate the Services.

 

NO WAIVER

Our failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

 

SEVERABILITY

If it turns out that any part of this Agreement is invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that term will be deemed severable and limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary. The limitation or elimination of the term will not affect any other terms. ARBITRATION & WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION The parties agree to arbitrate any dispute arising from this Agreement or your use of the Services on an individual basis. ARBITRATION PREVENTS YOU FROM SUING IN COURT OR FROM HAVING A JURY TRIAL. THE PARTIES HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY. The parties agree that: (a) any arbitration will occur in San Francisco, California; and (b) the arbitration will be conducted confidentially by a single arbitrator in accordance with the rules of American Arbitration Association for arbitration of consumer-related disputes, in the English language, and with limited discovery. At your request, hearings may be conducted in person or by telephone and the arbitrator may provide for submitting and determining motions on briefs, without oral hearings. Other than class procedures and remedies discussed below, the arbitrator has the authority to grant any remedy that would otherwise be available to a court or other tribunal. THE PREVAILING PARTY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING TO ENFORCE THESE TERMS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. THE ARBITRAL DECISION MAY BE ENFORCED IN ANY COURT. WHETHER THE DISPUTE IS HEARD IN ARBITRATION OR IN COURT, YOU AND TOPIA WILL NOT COMMENCE AGAINST THE OTHER A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING.

 

FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be held liable for any delays, failure in performance, or interruptions of service which result directly or indirectly from any cause or condition beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: any delay or failure due to any act of God, act of civil or military authorities, act of terrorism, civil disturbance, war, strike or other labor dispute, fire, interruption in telecommunications or Internet services or network provider services, failure of equipment and/or software, other catastrophe, or any other occurrence which is beyond our reasonable control and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

 

ASSIGNMENT

 

You agree that we may assign any of our rights and/or transfer, sub-contract, or delegate any of our obligations under these Terms. Your agreement to these Terms is personal to you and you may not transfer or assign it to any third party.

 

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

 

This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior discussions, agreements, and understandings of any kind (including, without limitation, any prior versions of this Agreement) and every nature between us. Except as provided for above, any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and must be signed by both parties.