Terms And Conditions

Welcome! Blockchain Commodities DMCC ("we," "our," or "us") provides services through its website located at hippowallet.io and related mobile applications and products (collectively the "Services" or "Hippo Wallet"). Before using our Services, please read the Terms and Conditions (the "Terms" or the "Agreement") carefully, along with any other policies or notices on Hippo Wallet’s website or mobile applications, and our Privacy Policy. Together, these materials contain terms, rules, and guidelines related to your use of Hippo Wallet.

Overview

This section provides a brief summary of the highlights of this Agreement. Please note that when you accept this Agreement, you are accepting all of the terms and conditions and not just this section. Hippo Wallet provides self-hosted wallet services for various blockchains including, Ethereum, Binance, Cardano. By creating or importing a wallet, downloading or running our mobile application, or visiting our website, you are agreeing to our Terms, so please read carefully. These terms and conditions outline approved uses of Hippo Wallet, various licences that we grant to you, and licences that you grant us. If you have any questions or comments related to this Agreement, please send us a message on our website at [email protected] or contact us through Discord, Facebook, Telegram, or Twitter. If you do not agree to this Agreement or any modifications to this Agreement, you should not use our Services.

HOW YOU ACCEPT THIS POLICY

By creating or importing a locally hosted wallet (a “Wallet”), or visiting our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these terms and conditions, as well as the accompanying Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to change these terms and conditions at any time. Any such changes with respect to your use of Hippo Wallet will take effect immediately when posted on our website or on our mobile application. Your continued use of Hippo Wallet following any such change will signify your acceptance to be bound by the then-current terms and conditions. Please check the effective date above to determine if there have been any changes since you have last reviewed these Terms. If you do not agree to this Agreement or any modifications to this Agreement, you should not use Hippo Wallet. Failure or delay by Hippo Wallet in enforcing or partially enforcing any provision of these terms and conditions shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to use Hippo Wallet, you must be at least eighteen (18) years old and be able to form legally binding contracts. If you are using our Services on behalf of a legal entity, you further represent and warrant that: (a) the legal entity is duly organised and validly existing under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction of its organisation; and (b) you are duly authorised by such legal entity to act on its behalf. You can only use our Services if permitted under the laws of your jurisdiction. Please make sure that these Terms are in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations that apply to you. By using Hippo Wallet, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements that we outline in these terms and conditions.

THE BLOCKCHAIN SERVICES

Hippo Wallet is software that generates Wallet addresses and encrypted private keys that you may use to send and receive cryptographically secure tokens (the “Virtual Currency”). The private key is connected to the Wallet address and, together, they can be used to authorize the transfer of Virtual Currency to and from that wallet address. With our services you, and only you are able to access and transact through your wallet. This is enabled by your private key, and passcodes. We call the combination of the mnemonic private key (recovery words) and the passcode as wallet backup, or backup. HIPPO WALLET EXPRESSLY DECLARES THAT IT DOES NOT STORE, HAVE ACCESS TO, OR HAVE ANY WAY OR MEANS OF RECOVERING YOUR BACKUP. You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your private key and any mnemonic (backup) phrase associated with your Wallet. You must keep your Wallet address, mnemonic (backup) phrase, and private key access information secure. Failure to do so may result in the loss of control of Virtual Currency associated with the Wallet. Hippo Wallet Cannot Assist With Password Retrieval. Hippo Wallet does not receive or store your Wallet password, encrypted private key, unencrypted private key, mnemonic (backup) phrase, or passcode associated with your Wallet. We cannot, therefore, assist you with Wallet password retrieval. We cannot generate a new password for your Wallet if you fail to remember your original password. If you have not safely stored a backup of any Wallet address and private key pairs maintained in your Wallet, you accept and acknowledge that any Virtual Currency you have associated with such a Wallet address will become inaccessible if you do not have your Wallet password. Virtual Currency Transactions. In order to be completed, all proposed Virtual Currency transactions must be confirmed and recorded in the Virtual Currency’s associated public blockchain. Such networks are decentralized, peer-to-peer networks supported by independent third parties, which we do not own, control, or operate. We have no control over the Ethereum Networks, the bitcoin Networks, Cardano Networks, or any other networks that are currently used or will be added in the future on Hippo Wallet. Therefore, cannot and do not ensure that any transaction details that you submit via our Services will be confirmed and processed. By using Hippo Wallet, you acknowledge and agree that the transaction details you submit may not be completed, or may be substantially delayed, by the various Blockchain Networks. Hippo Wallet Does Not Store or Transmit Virtual Currency. We do not store, send, or receive Virtual Currency. Any transfer that occurs in any Virtual Currency occurs on the blockchains and not on a network owned by us. We, therefore, do not guarantee that Hippo Wallet can affect the transfer of title or right in any Virtual Currency. Accuracy of Information Provided by User. You represent and warrant that any information you provide via the Services is accurate and complete. You accept and acknowledge that we are not responsible for any errors or omissions that you make in connection with any Virtual Currency transaction initiated via the Services. We strongly encourage you to review your transaction details carefully before attempting to transfer a Virtual Currency.

WALLET REGISTRATION AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION

You must either import or create a Wallet in order to use Hippo Wallet. When you create a Wallet, you will be assigned a private key. You will be fully responsible for the safekeeping of your private key and passcode. You will be responsible for any and all activities that occur under your account. You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorised use of your password, account, or any other breach of security. We will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph. When you create a Wallet, you are strongly advised to take precautions in order to avoid loss of access to and/or control over your Wallet. Suggested measures include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) creating a strong passcode that you do not use for any other website or online service; (b) using the backup functionality provided by the Wallet or safeguard your private key and mnemonic (backup) phrase on an external hard drive which, all users, especially users who have more than $100,000 USD in assets, are encouraged to do; (c) maintaining the security of your Wallet by protecting the private key and mnemonic (backup) phrase associated with your Wallet by, for example, limiting access to your computer and your Wallet; and (d) promptly notifying us if you discover or otherwise suspect any security breaches related to your Wallet. Once transaction details have been submitted via the Services, we cannot assist you to cancel or otherwise modify your transaction. Hippo Wallet has no control over any blockchain networks and does not have the ability to facilitate any cancellation or modification requests. You must ensure that you have an adequate balance in your Wallet and/or gas to complete transactions before initiating a transaction. You acknowledge and agree that we will not be liable for any failed transactions due to insufficient funds or gas associated with your Hippo Wallet account. It is your responsibility to determine what, if any, taxes apply to the transactions that you have submitted transaction details for via the Services, and it is your responsibility to report and remit the correct tax to the appropriate tax authority. You agree that we are not responsible for determining whether taxes apply to your cryptocurrency transactions or for collecting, reporting, withholding, or remitting any taxes arising from any Virtual Currency-related transactions.

THIRD PARTY SERVICES

In no event shall a description or reference to a third party’s product or service (including, but not limited to, providing a description or reference via hyperlink) be construed as an endorsement or promotion of such third party products or services by us. We retain the exclusive right to add to, modify, or cancel the availability of any Third Party Service.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Hippo Wallet contains copyrighted material and trademarks including, but not limited to, text and graphics (the “Content”), which are protected by copyright law, registered and unregistered trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. Unless otherwise provided, we exclusively own the Content. Your use of the Services does not grant you any right, title, or interest in the Content. You agree that you will not copy, transmit, distribute, sell, licence, create derivative works from, or, in any other way, exploit any of the Content, in whole or in part.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

You understand and agree that we have no control over, and no duty to take any action regarding failures, disruptions, errors, or delays in processing Virtual Currency that you may experience while using the Services; The risk of failure of hardware, software, and Internet connections; The risk of malicious software being introduced or found in the software underlying Hippo Wallet; The risk that third parties may obtain unauthorised access to information stored within your Wallet, including, but not limited to your Wallet address, private key, and mnemonic (backup) phrase; and The risk of unknown vulnerabilities in or unanticipated changes to Blockchain Networks of the tokens used on Hippo Wallet. You release us from all liability related to any losses, damages, or claims arising from: (a) user error such as forgotten passwords, incorrectly constructed transactions, or mistyped Virtual Currency addresses; (b) server failure or data loss; (c) unauthorised access to the Hippo Wallet application; (d) bugs or other errors in the Hippo Wallet software; and (e) any unauthorised third party activities, including, but not limited to, the use of viruses, phishing, brute forcing, or other means of attack against Hippo Wallet. We make no representations concerning any Third Party Content contained in or accessed through our Services. Any other terms and conditions, warranties, or representations associated with such content, are solely between you and such organisations and/or individuals.

Limitation Of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR ANY OF OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, SERVANTS, COUNSEL, EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, LAWYERS, AND OTHER PERSONNEL AUTHORISED TO ACT, ACTING, OR PURPORTING TO ACT ON OUR BEHALF (COLLECTIVELY THE “Blockchain Commodities DMCC”) BE LIABLE TO YOU UNDER CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, FOR: (A) ANY LOST PROFITS, DATA LOSS, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, COMPENSATORY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM: (I) YOUR USE OF, OR CONDUCT IN CONNECTION WITH, OUR SERVICES; (II) ANY UNAUTHORISED USE OF YOUR WALLET ADDRESS AND/OR PRIVATE KEY DUE TO YOUR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF YOUR WALLET; (III) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES; OR (IV) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE THAT ARE FOUND IN THE HIPPO WALLET SOFTWARE OR THAT MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH OUR SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY (REGARDLESS OF THE SOURCE OF ORIGINATION), OR (B) ANY DIRECT DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF (IN THE AGGREGATE) OF THE GREATER OF: (I) FEES PAID TO US FOR THE APPLICABLE PRODUCTS; OR (II) $100.00. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Warranty Disclaimer

HIPPO WALLET IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING TO THE SERVICES AND UNDERLYING SOFTWARE OR ANY CONTENT ON THE SERVICES, WHETHER PROVIDED OR OWNED BY US OR BY ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, FREEDOM FROM COMPUTER VIRUS, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE IN TRADE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. IN ADDITION, WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT ACCESSIBLE VIA THE SERVICES IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AVAILABLE, CURRENT, FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS, OR THAT THE RESULTS OF USING THE SERVICES WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

INDEMNITY

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Blockchain Commodities DMCC 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 Services; (b) any feedback or submissions you provide to us concerning Hippo Wallet; (c) your violation of any term of this Agreement; or (d) your violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or the rights of any third party.

TIME LIMITATION ON CLAIMS

You agree that any claim you may have arising out of or related to your relationship with us must be filed within one year after such claim arises, otherwise, your claim is permanently barred.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates, as applicable in the Emirate of Dubai. No matter where you’re located, the laws of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority, UAE, will govern these terms and conditions and the parties’ relationship. Any dispute, difference, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including (but not limited to) any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, discharge and applicable remedies, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the onshore Courts of Dubai, UAE. For the avoidance of doubt, the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre is expressly excluded.

TERMINATION

In the event of termination concerning your licence to use Hippo Wallet, your obligations under this Agreement will still continue. Your access to the funds in your Wallet after termination will depend on your access to your backup of your Wallet address and private key.

DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICES

We may, in our sole discretion and without cost to you, with or without prior notice, and at any time, modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, any portion of our Services. You are solely responsible for storing outside of the Services a backup of any Wallet address and private key pair that you maintain in your Wallet. Maintaining an external backup of any Wallet address and private key pairs associated with your Wallet will allow you to access the Blockchain Networks upon which your Wallet is secured (example, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, etc.). Such a backup will allow the user to fully restore their Wallet at any time without cost or loss of the user’s Virtual Currency. If you do not maintain a backup of your Wallet data outside of the Services, you will not be able to access the Virtual Currency associated with your Wallet. Hippo Wallet shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss of Virtual Currency in the event that we discontinue or depreciate the Services.

NO WAIVER

Our failure to exercise or delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof.

FORCE MAJEURE

We shall not be held liable for any delays, failure in performance, or interruptions of service which result directly or indirectly from any cause or condition beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to: any delay or failure due to any act of God, act of civil or military authorities, act of terrorism, civil disturbance, war, strike or other labor dispute, fire, interruption in telecommunications or Internet services or network provider services, failure of equipment and/or software, other catastrophe, or any other occurrence which is beyond our reasonable control and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

ASSIGNMENT

You agree that we may assign any of our rights and/or transfer, sub-contract, or delegate any of our obligations under these terms and conditions. Your agreement to these terms and conditions are personal to you and you may not transfer or assign it to any third party.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement as to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any and all prior discussions, agreements, and understandings of any kind (including, without limitation, any prior versions of this Agreement) and every nature between us. Except as provided for above, any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and must be signed by both parties.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

We welcome comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions. Please send us a message on our contact page at [email protected] or via Discord, Facebook, Telegram, or Twitter.