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Terms of Service
Last Updated: August 5, 2025
Effective Date: August 5, 2025
🏛️ 1. Introduction
Welcome to Badger.Plus ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our platform, which provides cryptocurrency holder verification, community features, and related services.
By accessing or using Badger.Plus, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, you may not access our services.
🎯 2. The Service
Core Features
Badger.Plus is a comprehensive platform that:
Verifies your cryptocurrency holdings across multiple chains (Bitcoin, Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, Alkanes)
Connects verified holders in exclusive badge-gated communities
Enables social features including posts, comments, threads, and reactions
Provides advanced analytics and insights for community creators and analysts
Supports multimedia content including GIFs, images, and rich text formatting
Platform Components
Community Pages: Badge-gated forums for verified holders
Public Threads: Public discussion areas open to all users
Creator Dashboard: Tools for community management and moderation
Analyst Dashboard: Advanced analytics for market insights
Leaderboards: Community and user ranking systems
GM Feature: Daily check-in system for community engagement
Community Boosts: Milestone feature unlocks for community pages
👤 3. Your Account
Eligibility Requirements
Age: Must be 18 years or older
Accuracy: Provide truthful and accurate information
Security: Maintain confidentiality of login credentials
Single Account: One account per person (multiple accounts prohibited)
Account Types
Basic User: Free access to core features
Creator Account: Paid annual subscription for advanced community management
Analyst Access: Premium analytics and data export capabilities
Authentication Methods
Wallet Authentication: Bitcoin wallet connection (read-only)
Social Authentication: X (Twitter) account linking
Multi-factor Options: Enhanced security through combined methods
🏆 4. Verification & Badges
Verification Process
Secure: Open-source verification without private key access
Multi-chain: Support for Bitcoin, Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, Alkanes
Periodic Updates: Holdings checked regularly, not in real-time
Privacy-Focused: Only public blockchain data is accessed
Badge System
Display Purpose: Status indicators, not investment advice
Dynamic Updates: Criteria may change based on market conditions
Achievement Badges: Special recognition for community contributions
Transferability: Badges are non-transferable between accounts
Badge Visibility
Public by Design: Verified badges are visible to maintain trust
User Control: Choose which wallets to connect for verification
Revocation: Disconnect wallets anytime to remove badges
Transparency: No selective hiding of verified status
🌐 5. Community Guidelines
Expected Behavior
Respect: Treat all members with dignity and courtesy
Relevance: Keep discussions related to cryptocurrency and community topics
Authenticity: No impersonation or misleading representations
Quality: Contribute meaningful content to discussions
Prohibited Activities
Harassment: No bullying, threats, or hate speech
Spam: No excessive promotional content or link farming
Manipulation: No coordinated pump/dump schemes or market manipulation
Illegal Content: No content violating applicable laws
NSFW Content: Adult content is prohibited
Doxxing: No sharing of private information without consent
Moderation
Community Moderators: Appointed by community creators
Platform Oversight: We reserve the right to intervene in severe cases
Appeals Process: Contact support for moderation disputes
💎 6. Creator Features
Subscription Model
Payment Method: Bitcoin via Lightning Network or on-chain
Billing Cycle: Annual subscriptions (no auto-renewal)
Payment Processor: OpenNode for secure Bitcoin transactions
Cancellation: Cancel anytime, access continues until period ends
Creator Tools
Community Management: Create and customize badge-gated spaces
Moderation Controls: Appoint moderators, manage content
Analytics Dashboard: Detailed engagement and growth metrics
Content Moderation: Pin posts, manage community guidelines
Member Management: View and manage community members
Export Capabilities: Download community data and analytics
Community Boosting
Boost System: Community members can boost visibility with Bitcoin payments
Ranking Impact: Boosts affect community trending rankings
Transparency: All boosts are publicly visible
No Refunds: Boost payments are final
Boost Benefits: Grants 30 days of access to analyst dashboard for boosted community
Pricing
Notification: 30-day advance notice for price changes
Grandfathering: Existing subscriptions honored until renewal
Refund Policy: No refunds for partial periods
📊 7. Analyst Features
Data Access
Advanced Analytics: Deep insights into community trends
Historical Data: Access to trend analysis and patterns
Export Functions: Download data in various formats
API Access: Limited programmatic access (subject to rate limits)
Usage Restrictions
Personal Use: Data for individual analysis only
No Redistribution: Cannot resell or redistribute platform data
Attribution: Must credit Badger.Plus when sharing insights
Rate Limits: Subject to API and export limitations
📝 8. Content & Intellectual Property
Your Content
Ownership: You retain ownership of your posted content
License Grant: You grant us a perpetual, worldwide license to display your content
Responsibility: You're responsible for content you post
Removal Rights: We may remove content violating these Terms
Platform Content
Our Property: Platform design, features, code, and branding
Limited License: You may use the platform per these Terms
No Scraping: Automated data collection prohibited without permission
Trademark: "Badger.Plus" and logos are our trademarks
Third-Party Content
GIFs and Media: Integration with Tenor for GIF sharing
External Links: We're not responsible for third-party content
User Uploads: Users responsible for copyright compliance
🔒 9. Privacy & Data
Data Collection
Blockchain Data: Public wallet addresses and holdings
Account Information: Email, username, profile data
Usage Analytics: Platform interaction and engagement metrics
Content: Posts, comments, reactions, and uploads
Data Usage
Service Provision: To operate and improve the platform
Communications: Service updates and notifications
Analytics: Aggregated insights (anonymized)
Legal Compliance: As required by law
Data Protection
Security Measures: Industry-standard encryption and protection
Access Controls: Role-based permissions
Data Portability: Export your data via account settings
Deletion Rights: Request account deletion via support
⚡ 10. Platform Features
Social Features
Posting: Create content in communities and threads
Comments: Engage in discussions
Reactions: Upvote and react to content
Direct Messages: Not currently supported
Mentions: Tag other users in discussions
Content Formatting
Rich Text: Markdown support for formatting
Media Uploads: Images up to 800kb
GIF Integration: Search and share GIFs via Tenor
Code Blocks: Syntax highlighting for technical discussions
Links: Automatic link preview generation
Engagement Features
GM Button: Daily community check-ins
Leaderboards: User and community rankings
Trending: Discover popular communities and discussions
Search: Find users, communities, and content
⚠️ 11. Limitations of Liability
Service Availability
No Guarantee: We don't guarantee uninterrupted service
Maintenance: Scheduled and emergency maintenance may occur
Third-Party Services: Dependencies on blockchain APIs and services
Financial Disclaimer
Not Financial Advice: Nothing on the platform constitutes financial advice
Investment Risk: Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk
No Endorsement: Badge verification doesn't imply endorsement
Liability Limits
Maximum Liability: Limited to fees paid in the last 12 months
No Consequential Damages: We're not liable for indirect damages
User Disputes: We're not responsible for user-to-user conflicts
🚫 12. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
Violate Laws: Use the service for illegal activities
Harm Others: Harass, defame, or threaten users
Exploit System: Attempt to hack or exploit vulnerabilities
Spam Network: Send unsolicited messages or content
False Information: Create fake accounts or spread misinformation
Circumvent Restrictions: Bypass rate limits or access controls
Commercial Exploitation: Resell access or scrape data
Malicious Code: Upload viruses or harmful code
🔄 13. Modifications
Terms Updates
Notice: Material changes announced 30 days in advance
Acceptance: Continued use constitutes acceptance
Review: Check Terms periodically for updates
Service Changes
Features: We may add, modify, or remove features
Pricing: Subject to change with notice
API Changes: Developer features may be modified
⚖️ 14. Dispute Resolution
Informal Resolution
First Step: Contact [email protected]
Good Faith: Attempt resolution before formal proceedings
Response Time: We'll respond within 10 business days
Formal Proceedings
Arbitration: Binding arbitration for eligible disputes
Jurisdiction: Delaware, United States
Class Action Waiver: No class action lawsuits
Injunctive Relief: Available for intellectual property disputes
🚪 15. Termination
By You
Anytime: Delete your account via settings
Data Export: Export your data before deletion
No Refund: No refund for unused subscription periods
By Us
Violations: For Terms violations or illegal activity
Inactivity: Accounts inactive for 12+ months
At Will: We reserve the right to terminate service
Effect of Termination
Access Revoked: Immediate loss of platform access
Content Retention: Some content may remain visible
Data Deletion: Personal data deleted per privacy policy
📮 16. Contact Information
Support
Email: [email protected]
Response Time: 1-3 business days
Legal Notices
Email: [email protected]
Physical Address: Available upon request
Security Issues
Email: [email protected]
Bug Bounty: Responsible disclosure program available
📄 17. Additional Terms
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Badger.Plus.
Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions continue.
Assignment
You may not assign your rights; we may assign ours.
Waiver
No waiver unless in writing and signed by us.
Force Majeure
Not liable for delays due to circumstances beyond our control.
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