Gritta
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Welcome to Gritta
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of Gritta’s website (www.gritta.xyz), services, and platform (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using Gritta, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our Service.
Gritta is operated by Gritta, headquartered at St Paul, MN 55106. You can contact us at Support@gritta.xyz.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By creating an account, accessing, or using Gritta, you agree to:
- These Terms of Service
- Our Privacy Policy
- All applicable laws and regulations
If you are using Gritta on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction) to use Gritta. By using our Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
If you are under 18, you confirm that you have permission from a parent or legal guardian to use Gritta.
3. Account Registration
Creating an Account
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use at Support@gritta.xyz
Account Security
- Choose a strong, unique password
- Do not share your account credentials with others
- We are not liable for losses resulting from unauthorized account access due to your failure to maintain security
4. User Content
Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you post, upload, or share on Gritta (“User Content”), including:
- Posts, articles, and blog entries
- Comments and discussions
- Photos, videos, and audio files
- Music, artwork, and creative works
- Cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction data you choose to share
License to Gritta
By posting User Content, you grant Gritta a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable license to:
- Use, reproduce, distribute, and display your content on our platform
- Modify and adapt content for technical purposes (formatting, compression, etc.)
- Promote Gritta and your content across our platform and marketing channels
This license ends when you delete your content or account, except where content has been shared by others or is required for legal retention.
Content Standards
You agree NOT to post content that:
- Is illegal, fraudulent, defamatory, or misleading
- Infringes on intellectual property rights, copyrights, or trademarks
- Contains malware, viruses, or harmful code
- Promotes violence, hatred, harassment, or discrimination
- Exploits or harms minors in any way
- Contains unauthorized private information of others
- Impersonates any person or entity
- Constitutes spam, phishing, or unsolicited advertising
- Violates any applicable laws or regulations
5. Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Features
Crypto Activities
Gritta may offer features related to cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, and Web3 technologies. By using these features, you acknowledge:
- Risk: Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible and subject to significant volatility and risk
- No Financial Advice: Gritta does not provide financial, investment, or legal advice
- Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your crypto transactions and wallet security
- Third-Party Services: Crypto features may rely on third-party wallet providers and blockchain networks
- Compliance: You are responsible for complying with tax and regulatory requirements in your jurisdiction
No Liability for Crypto Losses
Gritta is not responsible for:
- Loss of cryptocurrency due to user error, wallet compromise, or market fluctuations
- Failed transactions, network congestion, or blockchain issues
- Third-party wallet or exchange failures
6. Intellectual Property
Gritta’s Property
All content, features, and functionality on Gritta (excluding User Content) are owned by Gritta and protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. This includes:
- The Gritta name, logo, and branding
- Platform design, layout, and interface
- Original articles, graphics, and content created by Gritta
You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.
Copyright Infringement
We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe content on Gritta infringes your copyright, contact us at Support@gritta.xyz with:
- Description of the copyrighted work
- Location of the infringing content on our platform
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
7. Prohibited Conduct
You agree NOT to:
- Violate any laws or regulations
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Use Gritta for illegal activities, including money laundering or fraud
- Manipulate or game platform features (vote brigading, fake accounts, etc.)
- Scrape, crawl, or use automated tools to access Gritta without permission
- Reverse engineer or attempt to access our source code
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
- Collect user information without consent
- Engage in market manipulation or pump-and-dump schemes related to crypto
- Create multiple accounts to evade bans or restrictions
8. Content Moderation
Gritta reserves the right to:
- Remove or refuse to post any User Content
- Suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms
- Investigate violations and cooperate with law enforcement
- Modify or discontinue features at any time
We are not obligated to monitor all content but may do so to enforce these Terms and maintain platform safety.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
Gritta may contain links to third-party websites, services, blockchain networks, or crypto platforms. We are not responsible for:
- The content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites
- Transactions or interactions with third parties
- Security or privacy of third-party services
Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
10. Disclaimers
Service Provided “As Is”
Gritta is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Warranties of uninterrupted or error-free service
- Warranties of accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Warranties regarding cryptocurrency values or investment returns
No Professional Advice
Content on Gritta is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute:
- Financial, investment, or legal advice
- Professional recommendations for crypto investments
- Tax guidance or regulatory compliance advice
Always consult qualified professionals for specific advice.
11. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Gritta and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for:
- Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, revenue, data, or cryptocurrency
- Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service
- Damages from unauthorized access to your account or data
- Damages from user content or third-party conduct
- Damages from cryptocurrency volatility or transaction failures
Our total liability shall not exceed the greater of $100 or the amount you paid to Gritta in the past 12 months.
12. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Gritta and its affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising from:
- Your use of the Service
- Your User Content
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of another party
- Your crypto transactions or activities on the platform
13. Termination
By You
You may delete your account at any time by contacting Support@gritta.xyz or using account settings.
By Gritta
We may suspend or terminate your account immediately, without notice, if:
- You violate these Terms
- You engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
- Your conduct harms other users or Gritta’s reputation
- Required by law or legal process
Upon termination:
- Your right to use Gritta ceases immediately
- We may delete your account and User Content
- Sections of these Terms that should survive termination will remain in effect
14. Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota and the United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Informal Resolution
Before filing any legal claim, you agree to first contact us at Support@gritta.xyz to attempt to resolve the dispute informally.
Arbitration Agreement
Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of Gritta shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s rules, rather than in court, except:
- Small claims court disputes
- Intellectual property disputes
- Injunctive or equitable relief
Arbitration will take place in St. Paul, Minnesota, unless otherwise agreed.
Class Action Waiver
You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. You waive any right to participate in class actions, class arbitrations, or representative proceedings.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective when posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated via:
- Email notification to your registered address
- Prominent notice on the platform
- In-app notification
Your continued use of Gritta after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
16. General Provisions
Entire Agreement
These Terms, along with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Gritta.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
Assignment
You may not assign or transfer these Terms. Gritta may assign its rights and obligations without restriction.
Force Majeure
Gritta is not liable for failures or delays due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, or blockchain network failures.
17. Contact Information
For questions, concerns, or notices regarding these Terms, contact us:
Email: Support@gritta.xyz
Website: www.gritta.xyz
Address: Gritta, St Paul, MN 55106
By using Gritta, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.