Terms of Service
Introduction
Welcome to THEVPN. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of our decentralized VPN service, website, and applications (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using our Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Service. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our Service.
Service Description
THEVPN is a decentralized Virtual Private Network (VPN) service powered by blockchain technology and ERA tokens. Our Service allows users to securely access the internet while being rewarded with ERA tokens for providing bandwidth to the network. The Service includes our website, applications, and all related services, features, content, and products.
Account Registration and Requirements
To use certain features of our Service, you may need to create an account and provide certain information, such as your email address and cryptocurrency wallet address. You agree that:
- You will provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process.
- You will maintain and promptly update your account information as necessary.
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
- You must be at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms in your jurisdiction.
ERA Tokens and Payments
Our Service utilizes ERA tokens as a means of rewarding users for providing bandwidth to the network and for accessing premium features. By using our Service, you acknowledge that:
- ERA tokens are subject to value fluctuations and other risks associated with cryptocurrencies.
- We do not guarantee any specific value or liquidity for ERA tokens.
- Rewards distribution is based on your actual contribution to the network.
- All transactions on the blockchain are final and cannot be reversed.
- You are responsible for the security of your cryptocurrency wallet and private keys.
Acceptable Use Policy
While using our Service, you agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights.
- Engage in illegal activities, including but not limited to hacking, phishing, or distributing malware.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our Service or its related systems or networks.
- Use our Service to transmit or distribute content that is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable.
- Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our Service or third-party data contained therein.
- Circumvent or bypass any technological protection measures implemented in our Service.
- Use our Service for mining cryptocurrency or running automated tasks that may overload our infrastructure.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content, features, and functionality of our Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, and the compilation thereof, are owned by THEVPN, its licensors, or other content providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any material from our Service, except as generally and ordinarily permitted through the Service.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall THEVPN, its affiliates, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible losses, arising out of or relating to your use of, or inability to use, the Service. Our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.
Changes to the Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes to these Terms, we will provide notice to you by posting the updated Terms on our website or through other means. Your continued use of the Service after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will immediately cease.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where THEVPN is established, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in that jurisdiction.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@thevpn.org.
Last Updated: March 21, 2025