Terms of Use

1. Introduction

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of Follow, a prediction market platform ("Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY. By accessing the Platform, connecting your wallet, or engaging in any transactions, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms, including the binding arbitration agreement and class action waiver set forth below.

2. Eligibility & Restricted Jurisdictions

2.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age to use the Platform. By accessing the Platform, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.

2.2 Restricted Jurisdictions

USE OF THE PLATFORM FOR TRADING IS NOT PERMITTED by persons or entities who are residents of, located in, incorporated in, or have a registered office or principal place of business in ("Restricted Persons"):

• United States of America
• People's Republic of China
• Cuba
• Iran
• North Korea
• Syria
• Any other jurisdiction where prediction markets or cryptocurrency trading is prohibited

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are a Restricted Person, do not attempt to use the Platform. Use of VPN or any similar tool to circumvent these restrictions is strictly prohibited. Violators may have their accounts restricted and funds frozen at our sole discretion.

2.3 Sanctions Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are not: (i) subject to economic or trade sanctions administered by any governmental authority; (ii) on any list of prohibited or restricted parties, including the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list; or (iii) in violation of any anti-money laundering or counter-terrorism financing laws.

3. Platform Description

3.1 Nature of Services

The Platform provides a decentralized prediction market where users can create markets, trade outcome shares, and earn rewards based on correct predictions. The Platform facilitates peer-to-peer trading of event-based contracts.

3.2 No Custody of Assets

While we facilitate deposits and withdrawals, you retain control over your cryptoassets. You are solely responsible for the security of your wallet, private keys, and passwords. We cannot reverse transactions or recover lost funds.

3.3 No Investment Advice

Nothing on this Platform constitutes investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. All information is provided for informational purposes only. You should consult with qualified professionals before making any financial decisions.

4. User Representations & Responsibilities

4.1 Your Representations

By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that:

• You have sufficient knowledge and experience to understand the risks of prediction markets and cryptocurrency
• You understand that participation in prediction markets can result in complete loss of funds
• Your access does not violate any applicable laws in your jurisdiction
• You are not using VPN or other tools to circumvent geographic restrictions
• You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4.2 Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Provide false or misleading information
• Engage in market manipulation, including wash trading, spoofing, or front-running
• Create markets on illegal, harmful, or objectionable topics
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or geographic restrictions
• Use automated systems to scrape data or overload the Platform
• Interfere with other users' access to the Platform

5. Financial Risks

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THAT:

• Prediction markets involve substantial financial risk
• You can lose up to the entire amount of cryptoassets you supply
• Past performance is not indicative of future results
• The value of cryptoassets is volatile and may fluctuate significantly
• Transactions on the blockchain are irreversible
• Smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities

Only use funds you can afford to lose completely. The Platform does not provide any guarantee of returns or protection against losses.

6. Market Creation & Resolution

6.1 Market Creation

Market creators are responsible for providing accurate and unambiguous market descriptions. Markets must have objectively verifiable outcomes and clear resolution criteria.

6.2 Resolution

Market creators are responsible for resolving markets accurately and in good faith. We reserve the right to void or invalidate markets that are ambiguous, impossible to resolve, or violate our content policies.

7. Fees

The Platform charges the following fees:

• Market Creation: 0.01 SOL
• Trading Fee: 1% on purchases
• Withdrawal Fee: 1% (minimum $0.10)

Fees are subject to change with notice posted on the Platform.

8. Modifications

8.1 To These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Modified Terms become effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

8.2 To the Platform

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Platform or any features at any time, with or without notice. We will not be liable for any losses resulting from such modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.

9. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES DUE TO TECHNICAL FAILURES, HACKING, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL FEES YOU HAVE PAID TO US IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Platform, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

12. Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

12.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any legal proceeding, you agree to attempt to resolve disputes through good faith negotiation. You must provide written notice of the dispute and allow 30 days for resolution before proceeding to arbitration.

12.2 Binding Arbitration

Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration, not in court. The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with applicable arbitration rules, and the arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.You waive any right to participate in class actions or class arbitrations.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Platform and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.2 Severability

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

13.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or our right to enforce it at a later time.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms. We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.

14. Contact

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through our official support channels.