1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the services, website, and XR MaaS platform operated by MUD Foundation Inc. ("MUD Foundation," "we," "our," or "us"), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use our services.

2. Definitions

• Programs: Initiatives, exhibitions, workshops, and events organized by MUD Foundation Inc.

• Community Content: Original works created independently by participants using MUD Foundation’s platform and resources.

• XR MaaS Platform: The XR-based "Metaverse as a Service" ecosystem operated by MUD Foundation Inc.

• Premium Services: Paid tiers or enhanced services that may be introduced in the future.

3. Eligibility and Account Creation

You must be at least 14 years of age to use the platform. If you are creating an account on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

4. License to Use Platform and Services

MUD Foundation Inc. grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our services for personal, educational, or organizational purposes consistent with our nonprofit mission.

 No ownership rights are transferred under this license.

5. Ownership of Program Content and Community Creations

• Program Content: IP created as part of MUD programs is owned by MUD Foundation Inc., unless otherwise agreed in writing. Co-IP ownership may be negotiated in specific cases.

• Community Content: Creators retain full ownership of their independent works.

6. Use of Community Content for Marketing and Outreach

By publishing content on the MUD platform, you grant MUD Foundation Inc. a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide, non-exclusive license to display, reproduce, share, distribute (without commercial sale), and publicize your content for community engagement, nonprofit outreach, and marketing purposes.

7. Tiers of Access and Premium Services

MUD Foundation Inc. may offer:

• Free access to core community services.

• Paid access to enhanced XR experiences, workshops, or exhibitions ("Premium Services") under separate subscription terms.

Pricing, availability, and restrictions will be published separately.

8. User Responsibilities and Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Upload or share unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or harmful content.

• Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation.

• Attempt unauthorized access to the platform, services, or accounts.

Violation may result in immediate suspension or termination of your account.

9. Content Liability and Indemnity

You are solely responsible for any content you create, upload, or share.

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MUD Foundation Inc. from all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from your use of the platform or any violation of these Terms.

10. Health and Safety Warnings for XR Experiences

Participation in VR and AR activities involves risks, including:

11. Privacy Responsibilities

MUD Foundation Inc. handles personal data according to its Privacy Policy.

However, creators and organizers using the platform must also ensure compliance with privacy laws regarding any data they collect or manage.

12. Modification of the Services

MUD Foundation Inc. reserves the right to:

• Modify or discontinue any part of the platform,

• Introduce or remove features,

• Change access conditions, including paid tiers.

No liability shall arise from modifications, suspensions, or discontinuations.

13. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• MUD Foundation Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied.

• MUD Foundation Inc.'s liability for any claims shall not exceed $500.

Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations, and in such cases, those limitations shall apply to the maximum extent permissible.

14. Termination and Suspension of Accounts

MUD Foundation Inc. may suspend or terminate your access immediately without prior notice if:

• You violate these Terms,

• Your actions create risk or legal exposure for MUD Foundation Inc.,

• Continuation of services is no longer commercially viable.

15. Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Clause

All disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Class action lawsuits and class-wide arbitration are prohibited.

16. Changes to These Terms

MUD Foundation Inc. may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on our platform.

Continued use of the services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict of law principles.

All disputes not resolved through arbitration shall be heard exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

18. Entire Agreement and Severability

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and MUD Foundation Inc. regarding the platform.

If any part of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remainder will remain in full effect.