Terms

Terms of Use

Last Updated: 22 February 2026

Welcome to ContentGate (“ContentGate”, “we”, “us”, or “our”).

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the ContentGate website, smart contracts, and related services (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

1Eligibility

You must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
Not be located in a sanctioned jurisdiction
Not be prohibited from using blockchain technology under applicable laws

By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these requirements.

2Nature of the Service

ContentGate provides:

A decentralized marketplace interface
Smart contract-based content access control
Encryption-based content protection
Blockchain-based payment mechanisms

ContentGate does not custody user funds, store private keys, reverse blockchain transactions, or guarantee uptime or availability. Smart contracts operate autonomously.

3Wallet Responsibility

You are solely responsible for securing your wallet, protecting your private keys, verifying transaction details before confirming, and paying all gas fees.

Blockchain transactions are irreversible, final, and public. We are not responsible for wallet hacks, lost keys, or transaction errors.

4Creator Responsibilities

If you publish content on ContentGate, you represent and warrant that:

You own the rights to the content
The content does not infringe intellectual property rights
The content does not violate applicable laws
The content does not contain illegal material
The content does not promote violence, exploitation, or fraud

You are solely responsible for your content. ContentGate does not actively monitor all uploaded content.

5Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

Upload illegal content
Upload copyrighted material without permission
Distribute malware
Exploit smart contract vulnerabilities
Attempt to reverse engineer encryption mechanisms
Engage in fraud, scams, or manipulation
Circumvent payment mechanisms

We reserve the right to restrict access if these Terms are violated.

6Payments and Fees

All payments are processed via blockchain smart contracts. You acknowledge:

Crypto prices are volatile
Gas fees may fluctuate
Transactions cannot be reversed
We may charge a platform fee (if applicable)

ContentGate is not responsible for network congestion or blockchain failures.

7Intellectual Property

The ContentGate platform, including its design, branding, interface, and smart contract code (unless open-source) is owned by ContentGate or its licensors.

Users retain ownership of content they upload. By uploading content, you grant ContentGate a limited license to display metadata necessary to operate the Service.

8No Financial Advice

ContentGate does not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. All blockchain interactions involve risk. You are solely responsible for your decisions.

9Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE.” We make no warranties regarding:

Security
Reliability
Uptime
Smart contract behavior
Encryption effectiveness
Third-party services (e.g., IPFS, wallet providers)

Use the Service at your own risk.

10Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ContentGate shall not be liable for:

Loss of funds
Loss of digital assets
Smart contract exploits
Data loss
Indirect or consequential damages
Third-party actions
Blockchain network failures

Your sole remedy is to stop using the Service.

11Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ContentGate, its founders, operators, and affiliates from any claims arising from your content, your use of the Service, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of laws or third-party rights.

12Compliance and Sanctions

You may not use ContentGate if you are subject to international sanctions, located in a restricted jurisdiction, or acting on behalf of sanctioned entities.

We may restrict access to comply with applicable regulations.

13Modifications

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

14Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if you violate these Terms, required by law, or necessary for security reasons.

Blockchain records remain immutable after termination.

15Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of France. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of France unless otherwise required by law.

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