Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our Website and services, including through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

If you are using our Website or services on behalf of a company, organization, or other entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms, and the terms "you" and "your" shall refer to that entity.

2. Description of Services

NextChainX is an AI and blockchain engineering company providing the following services:

• AI Engineering: custom AI model development, large language model (LLM) integration, AI assistants, and machine learning solutions.
• Blockchain Development: smart contract development, tokenization, DeFi solutions, and Web3 applications.
• Web and Mobile App Development: full-stack development, responsive web applications, and mobile applications.
• Prototyping and MVP Development: rapid prototyping, minimum viable product development, and product strategy.
• Consulting and Advisory: technology consulting, digital transformation strategy, and technical architecture.

Specific service terms, including scope of work, deliverables, timelines, payment terms, and milestones, are defined in individual proposals, contracts, or Statement of Work (SOW) agreements executed between NextChainX and the client.

3. User Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years of age to use our Website and services. By using our Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 16 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are under 16, you may not use our Website or services.

4. Use of Website

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

• Use the Website in any way that violates any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other systems, or networks connected to the Website.
• Interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of the Website or its underlying infrastructure.
• Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, scrapers, or data mining tools, to access the Website without our prior written consent.
• Transmit any viruses, trojans, worms, or other malicious code.
• Impersonate or attempt to impersonate NextChainX, a NextChainX employee, another user, or any other person or entity.
• Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Website without authorization.
• Use the Website to send unsolicited commercial communications (spam).

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on our Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video clips, data compilations, software, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof, is the exclusive property of NextChainX or its licensors and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Website without our prior written consent, except as follows:

• You may temporarily store copies of Website materials in RAM incidental to your accessing and viewing those materials.
• You may store files that are automatically cached by your web browser for display enhancement purposes.
• You may print or download one copy of a reasonable number of pages for your own personal, non-commercial use and not for further reproduction, publication, or distribution.

5.1 Client Project Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise agreed in a written contract or Statement of Work, NextChainX retains ownership of its pre-existing tools, libraries, frameworks, and proprietary methodologies. Upon full payment, clients receive ownership or specific licenses for custom-developed software as specified in their individual agreement. All intellectual property terms for client projects are governed by the applicable SOW or service agreement.

6. Contact Forms and User Submissions

When you submit information through our contact forms or communicate with us via email, chat, or social media, you grant NextChainX the right to use the information you provide for the purpose of responding to your inquiry, providing our services, and improving our offerings. You represent and warrant that:

• All information you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
• You have the right to share any information you submit, and doing so does not violate any third party's rights.
• Your submissions do not contain any unlawful, threatening, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable content.

7. AI Chat Assistant

Our Website features an AI-powered chat assistant designed to help answer your questions and provide information about our services. By using the chat assistant, you acknowledge and agree that:

• Responses generated by the AI assistant are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.
• AI-generated responses may contain inaccuracies or errors and should be independently verified.
• Your interactions with the AI assistant may be recorded and analyzed to improve the quality of our services.
• You should not share sensitive personal information, passwords, or financial data through the chat assistant.

8. AI and Blockchain Disclaimers

By engaging with our AI and blockchain services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• AI Limitations: AI models and systems may produce outputs that contain errors or require human verification. AI outputs should not be used as the sole basis for critical business, financial, or legal decisions.
• Blockchain Risks: blockchain technologies involve inherent risks, including but not limited to market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, smart contract vulnerabilities, and technical vulnerabilities in third-party protocols.
• No Guarantees: past performance of AI implementations or blockchain solutions is not indicative of future results.
• Regulatory Compliance: it is your responsibility to ensure that the use of any AI or blockchain solution complies with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
• Smart Contracts: smart contracts, once deployed on a blockchain, are generally immutable. You acknowledge the importance of thorough testing and auditing before deployment.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services that are not owned or controlled by NextChainX. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that NextChainX is not responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites or services. We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEXTCHAINX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
• WARRANTIES THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
• WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT ON THE WEBSITE.
• WARRANTIES THAT ANY DEFECTS OR ERRORS WILL BE CORRECTED.

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL NEXTCHAINX, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, PARTNERS, SUPPLIERS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION:

• Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses.
• Damages resulting from your access to, use of, or inability to access or use the Website.
• Damages resulting from any unauthorized access to or use of our servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
• Damages resulting from any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the Website.
• Damages resulting from any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Website by any third party.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, TO NEXTCHAINX DURING THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRIOR TO THE DATE THE CLAIM AROSE.

12. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless NextChainX, its directors, officers, employees, agents, partners, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from: (a) your use of and access to the Website; (b) your violation of any term of these Terms; (c) your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property, property, or privacy right; or (d) any claim that your submissions caused damage to a third party.

13. Privacy Policy

Your use of our Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information. By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which NextChainX is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall first be attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiation between the parties. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty (30) days, either party may pursue resolution through the courts of competent jurisdiction.

You agree that any legal action or proceeding related to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the courts located in the jurisdiction where NextChainX maintains its principal place of business, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Website immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Website will immediately cease.

All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including without limitation ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnification, and limitations of liability.

16. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if modification is not possible, shall be severed from these Terms. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.

17. Waiver

The failure of NextChainX to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver of any provision of these Terms will be effective only if in writing and signed by NextChainX.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or agreements published by us on the Website, constitute the entire agreement between you and NextChainX regarding your use of the Website. These Terms supersede any prior agreements, communications, or understandings between you and NextChainX relating to the subject matter herein. For avoidance of doubt, individual service agreements, Statements of Work, or contracts between NextChainX and its clients shall take precedence over these Terms to the extent of any conflict.

19. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Website.

20. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us: