Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Extraverse Protocol website and related services (the "Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Site. The Extraverse Research Organization ("we," "our," or "us") reserves the right to modify these terms at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

2. Description of Services

The Extraverse Research Organization advances the technical and legal frameworks for autonomous housing and self-sufficient communities. Our Site provides information about the Extraverse Protocol, open-source documentation, community formation resources, event organization tools, donation options, and contact channels. Our materials, including the Open Building Blocks Library and Formation Playbook, are made available under open licenses as specified in those documents.

3. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable law or regulation
• Infringe the intellectual property or privacy rights of others
• Transmit malware, spam, or harmful content
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or the systems of others
• Use the Site to harass, abuse, or harm any person
• Interfere with or disrupt the Site or its infrastructure

4. Intellectual Property

The Extraverse Protocol, Formation Playbook, Open Building Blocks Library, and related documentation are released under open licenses (e.g., Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0) as indicated in each document. Site design, branding, and certain materials may be subject to copyright. You may use openly licensed materials in accordance with their respective license terms. For other uses, contact us.

5. Submissions and Contributions

When you submit contributions to the Open Building Blocks Library or other public resources, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and publish your submission in connection with our mission, including under open licenses. You represent that you have the right to grant this license. Personal data submitted via forms is governed by our Privacy Policy.

6. Donations

Donations to the Extraverse Research Organization support our non-profit mission. Donations are generally non-refundable. Tax deductibility depends on your jurisdiction and our status in that jurisdiction. We will provide receipts and documentation where applicable.

7. No Professional Advice

The content on this Site is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, engineering, financial, or regulatory advice. Consult qualified professionals before making decisions related to community formation, construction, property rights, or investments.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of harmful components. Use of the Site is at your sole risk.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Extraverse Research Organization and its affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on its content. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount, if any, you paid to us in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Extraverse Research Organization, its officers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Extraverse Research Organization is established, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us through the Contact page.