Legal

Terms of Use

Terms and conditions for using our services.

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing and using Satoshi Institute Inc.'s platform and services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

Satoshi Institute Inc., a Virginia corporation, provides educational content, professional development programs, simulation tools, webinars, and consulting services related to Bitcoin treasury management, digital assets, and blockchain technology. Our services are designed for educational and professional development purposes only.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Providing accurate and up-to-date information

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

  • Use our services for any illegal, harmful, or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or other users' accounts
  • Distribute malware, spam, or other harmful content
  • Violate any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
  • Interfere with or disrupt our services or servers
  • Use automated systems to access our services without permission
  • Share, redistribute, or commercialize our educational content without authorization

5. Intellectual Property

All content, materials, and intellectual property on our platform are owned by Satoshi Institute Inc. or our licensors. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Educational content, courses, and materials
  • Simulation tools and methodologies
  • Software, code, and algorithms
  • Trademarks, logos, and branding
  • Research, data, and analytics

You may use our content solely for your personal, non-commercial educational purposes. Any other use requires our written permission.

6. Payment Terms

For paid services, you agree to pay all fees as specified. Payment terms include:

  • Fees are due in advance and non-refundable unless otherwise specified
  • Prices may change with 30 days' notice
  • Failed payments may result in service suspension
  • All payments are in USD unless otherwise specified
  • You are responsible for any applicable taxes

EU/UK Consumer Cooling-Off Period: If you are a consumer in the EU or UK, you may have a statutory right to cancel a purchase within 14 days under the Consumer Rights Directive or Consumer Contracts Regulations. If you have requested that services begin during the cooling-off period and subsequently cancel, you may be required to pay for the services already provided.

7. Educational Disclaimer

Our services are for educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any financial or business decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Satoshi Institute Inc. shall not be liable for:

  • Any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
  • Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
  • Damages arising from use or inability to use our services
  • Actions taken based on our educational content
  • Third-party content or services integrated with our platform

Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid for our services in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Note for EU/UK consumers: Nothing in these terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded or limited by applicable law, including your statutory consumer rights.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Satoshi Institute Inc., its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our services, violation of these terms, or infringement of any third-party rights. This clause applies to the extent permitted by applicable law and does not apply to EU/UK consumers where prohibited.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference. Our Privacy Policy describes your rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA, VCDPA, and PIPEDA.

11. Termination

Either party may terminate your access to our services at any time. Upon termination, your right to use our services ceases immediately. Provisions that should survive termination (including intellectual property, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution) will remain in effect.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising under these terms will be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration will be conducted in English and located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. Class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitrations are waived.

EU/UK Consumer Exception: If you are a consumer in the European Union or United Kingdom, this arbitration clause does not affect your statutory rights. You retain the right to bring claims in the courts of your country of residence and to access alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including the European Commission's Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Canadian Consumer Exception: If you are a consumer in Canada, this clause does not prevent you from pursuing remedies available under provincial consumer protection legislation.

13. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal action not subject to arbitration must be brought in the state or federal courts located in Virginia.

EU/UK Consumer Exception: If you are a consumer in the EU or UK, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of your country of residence, and nothing in these terms affects your rights as a consumer to rely on such mandatory provisions.

14. Changes to Terms

We may modify these terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through email or platform notifications at least 30 days before they take effect. Continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified terms, except where affirmative consent is required by applicable law.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact us at:

Satoshi Institute Inc.

Incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia, USA

Email: legal@satoshiinstitute.com

Data Rights Officer: dro@satoshiinstitute.com

Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: March 15, 2026