Terms & Conditions

The Website is an informational platform providing information about the Socium project, the $SOCI token, and the MyStage.ai creator economy platform. The Website may include a blog, a litepaper, tokenomics information, community links, and a waitlist or Early Access registration form.

The Website does not provide wallet connectivity, token swap functionality, staking services, or user account creation directly. Outbound links direct to third-party platforms, decentralized exchanges, and social media channels we do not operate.

By accessing the Website, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is greater
• You are not located in, organized under the laws of, or a citizen or resident of any Restricted Jurisdiction (Section 5)
• Your use of the Website does not violate any applicable law or regulation in your jurisdiction
• If accessing on behalf of a legal entity, you have authority to bind that entity to these Terms

3.1. No Financial, Investment, Legal, or Tax Advice

Nothing on this Website constitutes, or should be construed as, financial advice, investment advice, legal advice, tax advice, trading advice, or any other form of professional advice. You should consult your own independent financial, legal, and tax advisors before making any decisions related to digital assets, including $SOCI.

3.2. Token Characterization

The $SOCI token is intended to function as a utility token within the Socium and MyStage.ai ecosystem. $SOCI tokens are not securities, shares, equity, bonds, debt instruments, collective investment schemes, or any other form of financial instrument. Holding $SOCI does not confer any ownership interest, entitlement to dividends, voting rights, or claim against Socium's assets.

3.3. No Offer or Solicitation

This Website does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, or a recommendation to purchase $SOCI tokens or any other digital asset in any jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation, or recommendation would be unlawful.

3.4. Risk Disclosures

The acquisition, holding, and use of digital assets such as $SOCI involve substantial risks. Key risks include:

• Market and Value Risk — The value of digital assets is inherently volatile. You may lose some or all of the value of any tokens you acquire.
• Smart Contract and Technology Risk — Smart contracts may contain bugs or vulnerabilities. Security audits reduce but do not eliminate the risk of exploits.
• Regulatory and Legal Risk — The regulatory landscape for digital assets is rapidly evolving. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction.
• Irreversibility of Transactions — Blockchain transactions are generally irreversible. Tokens sent to an incorrect address may be permanently lost.
• No Guarantee of Platform Development — Development roadmaps represent current intentions and are subject to change.
• Liquidity Risk — There is no guarantee that $SOCI will be listed or remain listed on any exchange.
• Tax Risk — You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling your tax obligations.
• Cybersecurity Risk — Digital asset platforms may be vulnerable to hacking, phishing, and social engineering.

3.5. Forward-Looking Statements

This Website may contain forward-looking statements. The roadmap, milestones, and development timeline represent current intentions and are not binding commitments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA):

Potential acquirers of $SOCI should read the litepaper in its entirety before making any decision to acquire tokens.

The Website and any related token distribution are not intended for persons or entities located in, incorporated in, or residents or citizens of any Restricted Jurisdiction, including territories subject to comprehensive OFAC or EU sanctions, and any other jurisdiction where distribution, holding, or use of $SOCI would violate applicable law.

Notice to US Persons: The regulatory status of digital assets in the United States is evolving. US persons should carefully evaluate the legal and regulatory implications of acquiring digital assets and seek independent legal counsel.

All content on the Website — including text, graphics, logos, images, animations, code, designs, the Socium and MyStage.ai brand names, the $SOCI ticker symbol, and software — is the property of Socium or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, transmit, or otherwise exploit any content from the Website without prior written consent, except for reasonable personal, non-commercial use such as sharing links.

You agree not to:

• Use the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law or regulation
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any systems, servers, or databases connected to the Website
• Introduce malware, viruses, or any other harmful code
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest data from the Website without prior written consent
• Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
• Use the Website to conduct or facilitate money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion
• Circumvent jurisdictional restrictions or access the Website from a Restricted Jurisdiction

The Website contains links to third-party websites, platforms, and services. These services are not operated, controlled, or endorsed by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, security, or availability of any third-party service.

Nothing in this section excludes or limits liability for: death or personal injury caused by negligence; fraud; or any liability that cannot be lawfully excluded under mandatory consumer protection laws.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Socium, its team members, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your violation of any law or regulation; (c) your use of the Website; or (d) your acquisition, holding, or use of $SOCI tokens.

This provision does not apply to consumers to the extent it would be unenforceable under applicable consumer protection law.

For Consumers: If you are a consumer, the laws of your country of habitual residence apply to the extent they provide mandatory consumer protections, consistent with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No. 593/2008 (Rome I) for EU consumers.

Online Dispute Resolution (EU): EU consumers may submit complaints via the European Online Dispute Resolution platform at ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr.

Good-Faith Resolution: Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at [email protected] and make a reasonable, good-faith effort to resolve the dispute.

• Modifications: We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance.
• Severability: If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain in full force and effect.
• Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Socium regarding your use of the Website.
• Waiver: Our failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver.
• Assignment: You may not assign your rights without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights without restriction.