Terms & Conditions

1. Introduction and Acceptance of Terms

Welcome to Global Crypto Index (hereinafter referred to as "the Platform," "We," "Us," or "Our"). These Terms and Conditions (the "Agreement") constitute a legally binding agreement between you (the "User," "You," or "Your") and Global Crypto Index regarding your access to and use of our website, data analytics dashboard, trading interfaces, API services, and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services").

By clicking "I Agree," registering an account, accessing, or using our Services, you expressly acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, as well as our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, you are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the Platform.

We reserve the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the Services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of such changes. It is your responsibility to check these Terms periodically for changes.

2. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them below:

• "Digital Assets" means cryptocurrencies, tokens, stablecoins, and other virtual assets based on blockchain technology that are supported by the Platform.
• "Account" means the user account created by you on the Platform to access the Services.
• "Fiat Currency" means government-issued currency that is designated as legal tender in its country of issuance (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP).
• "Order" means an instruction sent by you to the Platform to buy, sell, or trade Digital Assets.
• "KYC/AML" refers to "Know Your Customer" and "Anti-Money Laundering" regulations and procedures required by applicable laws.
• "Force Majeure Event" means an event beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to flood, extraordinary weather conditions, earthquake, or other act of God, fire, war, insurrection, riot, labor dispute, accident, action of government, communications, power failure, or equipment or software malfunction.

3. Eligibility and Prohibition

By registering for an Account, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age or of legal age to form a binding contract under applicable laws;
• You represent an individual, legal person, or other organization with full legal capacity and authority to enter into this Agreement;
• You have not previously been suspended or removed from using our Services;
• You are not a resident, national, or agent of, or situated in, a jurisdiction where the Services are restricted or prohibited ("Restricted Jurisdictions"), including but not limited to North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, and the Crimea region;
• You are not identified as a "Specially Designated National" by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or placed on any other sanctions list.

If you are registering on behalf of a legal entity, you represent and warrant that (i) such legal entity is duly organized and validly existing under the applicable laws of the jurisdiction of its organization; and (ii) you are duly authorized by such legal entity to act on its behalf.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1 Registration Process

To access certain features of the Platform, specifically the Trading Interface and Advanced Data Analytics, you must create an Account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your Account credentials, including your password and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your Account or any other breach of security. The Platform will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section. You acknowledge that any activity under your Account will be deemed as having been authorized by you.

4.3 Account Verification

We reserve the right to require you to provide additional information or documentation to verify your identity, address, and source of funds at any time. Failure to provide such information may result in the suspension or termination of your Account.

6. Services and Trading Rules

6.1 Order Execution

When you place an Order on the Platform, you authorize us to execute the trade on your behalf in accordance with your instructions. Once an Order is executed, it is irreversible. You acknowledge that we do not guarantee that any Order will be executed at a specific price or time, particularly during periods of high market volatility.

6.2 Order Cancellation

You may cancel an open Order at any time before it is executed. However, we cannot cancel an Order that has already been executed or is in the process of being executed. We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any Order at our sole discretion, including but not limited to scenarios where we suspect market manipulation or a violation of these Terms.

6.3 Market Integrity

You agree not to engage in any activity that interferes with or disrupts the integrity of the Platform or the Digital Asset markets, including but not limited to spoofing, wash trading, pump and dump schemes, or any other form of market manipulation.

7. Fees and Payments

You agree to pay all applicable fees related to your use of the Services, including but not limited to trading fees, withdrawal fees, and deposit fees. Our fee schedule is available on the Platform and may be updated from time to time. Changes to the fee schedule are effective as of the effective date indicated in the update.

You authorize us to deduct any applicable fees directly from your Account balance. If your Account balance is insufficient to cover the fees, we may refuse to execute the transaction.

8. AML and KYC Compliance

We are committed to preventing the use of our Platform for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities. Accordingly, we have implemented a comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance program.

As part of this program, we may require you to provide specific information and documentation, including but not limited to your passport, driver's license, proof of address, and taxpayer identification number. We monitor transactions for suspicious activity and may report such activity to relevant law enforcement agencies without prior notice to you.

We reserve the right to freeze or terminate any Account that we suspect is being used for illegal purposes or is in violation of our AML/KYC policies.

9. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

9.1 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL GLOBAL CRYPTO INDEX, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICES; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICES; AND (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.

9.2 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Global Crypto Index and its affiliates against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) that such parties may incur as a result of or arising from your (i) violation of these Terms; (ii) use of the Services; or (iii) violation of any rights of any other person or entity.

10. Termination and Suspension

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

If your Account is terminated, we will return your remaining funds, less the value of any damages we may have suffered as a result of your breach of these Terms, to the bank account or cryptocurrency address linked to your Account, unless prohibited by applicable law or court order.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including the validity, invalidity, breach, or termination thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The place of arbitration shall be Wilmington, Delaware. The language of the arbitration shall be English.

12. Intellectual Property Rights

The Platform and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by Global Crypto Index, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform for your personal, non-commercial use strictly in accordance with these Terms.

13. Entire Agreement

The Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and any other legal notices published by us on the Services shall constitute the entire agreement between you and Global Crypto Index concerning the Services. If any provision of these Terms is deemed invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of these Terms, which shall remain in full force and effect.

No waiver of any term of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term, and our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.