Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE OF DOG SOLUTION ORG.

Last Updated: April 9, 2025

PREAMBLE

DOG SOLUTION ORG. (hereinafter, “the Organization”), a duly constituted legal entity, makes available to the user (hereinafter, “User”, “you”, or “your”) the website dogsolution.org (hereinafter, the “Site”) and its associated subdomains (including, but not limited to, /about, /nalaiza, /store, /game, /nft-collection, /blog, and /contact), as well as related services, functionalities, tools, and content (collectively, the “Services”).
By accessing, browsing, or using the Site or Services, you irrevocably agree to be bound by these General Terms and Conditions of Use (hereinafter, the “Terms”), our Privacy Policy, and any documents incorporated by reference. If you do not fully accept these Terms, you must immediately cease all use of the Site and Services. Continued use constitutes explicit and unequivocal consent.

LEGAL DEFINITIONS

For interpretive purposes, the following terms shall apply:

“NFT”: A non-fungible token (NFT) issued under technical standards such as ERC-721, ERC-1155, or other blockchain protocols, which certifies unique, indivisible, and non-transferable ownership of a digital asset linked to the Spanish Greyhound (“Galgo Español”), including collections available at /nft-collection.
“Content”: All tangible or intangible material on the Site or distributed through the Services, including, but not limited to: text, graphics, logos, user interfaces, software, databases, trademarks, NFT designs, audiovisual elements, and artistic or literary works.
“Services”: Functionalities provided by the Organization, including: (i) issuance, purchase, sale, or exchange of NFTs; (ii) participation in interactive games (/game); (iii) acquisition of physical or digital products (/store); (iv) access to educational content (/about, /blog); (v) community interaction (/nalaiza); and (vi) any activity related to the conservation of the Galgo Español.
“Blockchain”: A decentralized distributed ledger architecture (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon) that validates and records NFT transactions through cryptographic consensus.
“Charitable Project”: Initiatives for the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of the Galgo Español, funded wholly or partially by revenue generated by the Organization, as detailed in /about.

LEGAL CAPACITY AND USE RESTRICTIONS

2.1. Eligibility Requirements

You represent and warrant under penalty of perjury that:
- You are a natural person at least 18 (eighteen) years of age with full legal capacity to enter binding contracts under the laws of your jurisdiction.
- You are not subject to sanctions, exclusion lists, or trade restrictions imposed by the United States, European Union, or other competent governmental authority.
If acting on behalf of a legal entity, you declare authority to bind such entity to these Terms.

2.2. Geographic Restrictions

Access to certain Services, particularly those involving NFT transactions, may be restricted in jurisdictions where such activities violate local regulations (e.g., North Korea, Iran, Cuba). You are solely responsible for verifying the legality of your participation.

2.3. Absolute Prohibition for Minors

Any access or use of the Site by individuals under 18 years of age constitutes a material breach of these Terms. The Organization disclaims all liability arising from non-compliance with this provision.

LEGAL NATURE OF NFTs AND SERVICES
3.1. Non-Financial Nature of NFTs

NFTs offered at /nft-collection are digital collectibles for artistic, educational, and charitable purposes. Under no circumstances shall they be construed as:
- Securities under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or equivalent regulations.
- Investment instruments, credit guarantees, or regulated financial commodities.
- Titles of ownership over physical assets, corporate rights, or equity in the Organization.

3.2. User Rights to NFTs

NFT ownership grants the User a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable right to the blockchain token, subject to:
- Non-Commercial Personal Use: Private display on digital platforms or virtual environments, with explicit attribution to DOG SOLUTION ORG.
- Commercial Use: Requires a written licensing agreement signed by an authorized representative of the Organization. Unauthorized commercialization (e.g., merchandising, advertising) is strictly prohibited.
- Restrictions: Altering NFT-associated Content for defamatory, discriminatory, or illegal purposes automatically voids the license.

3.3. Blockchain Transactions and Assumed Risks

Final Execution: NFT transactions are recorded on public blockchains. You acknowledge that:
- Transactions are irreversible once validated. The Organization does not intervene in disputes, wallet address errors, or losses due to technical failures.
- “Smart contracts” governing NFTs are self-executing and may contain undetected vulnerabilities.
Costs and Taxation: You are solely responsible for:
- Gas fees and network commissions.
- Tax obligations arising from NFT transactions under applicable laws.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND LICENSES
4.1. Organization’s Reserved Rights

The Organization holds exclusive intellectual property rights over the Site, Services, and Content, including:
- NFT designs, characters (e.g., “Nalaiza”), and associated artwork.
- Software, algorithms, and technologies underlying the interactive game (/game).
- Educational content (/about, /blog), trademarks, and graphic elements.
Prohibitions:
- Reproduction, distribution, modification, or creation of derivative works without express authorization.
- Reverse engineering, decompilation, or scraping to access source code, APIs, or non-public data.

4.2. Limited License for Site Use

The Organization grants the User a revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access and use the Site and Services, strictly in accordance with these Terms.

4.3. User-Generated Content (/blog, /nalaiza)

By submitting Content (e.g., comments, images), you:
- Exclusively assign all intellectual property rights to the Organization, including reproduction, distribution, and transformation rights.
- Indemnify the Organization against third-party claims related to copyright, privacy, or defamation.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT AND REMEDIAL MEASURES
5.1. Illegal Activities

You are strictly prohibited from using the Site or Services for:
- Money laundering, terrorist financing, tax evasion, or fraudulent transactions.
- Distributing malware, executing denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, or compromising network security.

5.2. Intellectual Property Violations

Unauthorized copying, reproduction, sale, or plagiarism of NFTs, designs, or protected Content is prohibited.

5.3. Market Manipulation

You shall refrain from:
- Using bots, scripts, or automated methods to manipulate transactions, simulate artificial demand, or inflate NFT prices.
- Colluding with other Users to fix prices, divide markets, or restrict competition.

5.4. Consequences of Non-Compliance

The Organization reserves the right to, at its sole discretion and without notice:
- Suspend or terminate access to the Site and Services.
- Remove or block infringing Content.
- Retain funds linked to fraudulent activities.
- Initiate civil, criminal, or administrative actions, including claims for damages.

CHARITABLE PROJECT AND FUND MANAGEMENT

6.1. Use of Revenue

A percentage of revenue from NFT (/nft-collection) and product (/store) sales is allocated to:
- Rescuing and rehabilitating abused Galgos Españoles.
- Educational campaigns promoting responsible adoption and combating abandonment.

6.2. Transparency and Limitations

Users acknowledge that contributions do not grant oversight, voting rights, or participation in operational decisions.

6.3. Tax Liability Disclaimer

Donations made through the Services may be tax-deductible in certain jurisdictions. You are responsible for consulting a qualified tax advisor.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY LIMITATION

7.1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site, Services, and NFTs are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE,” without warranties of any kind, express, implied, or statutory, including:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
- Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of Content.
- Uninterrupted, secure, or error-free operation of the Site.

7.2. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, DOG SOLUTION ORG., its directors, employees, agents, or affiliates SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for:
- Indirect, incidental, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, data loss, business interruption, or reputational harm.
- Losses arising from: (i) NFT value fluctuations; (ii) third-party acts/omissions (e.g., blockchain failures); (iii) force majeure (e.g., pandemics, regulatory changes).
- Total aggregate liability, if applicable, shall not exceed amounts paid by you to the Organization in the preceding 3 months.

INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DOG SOLUTION ORG., its affiliates, directors, employees, and collaborators from and against:

Any claim, demand, legal action, liability, cost, expense, or damage (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of these Terms.
Unauthorized use of NFTs, intellectual property infringement, or fraudulent activities conducted through the Site.

MODIFICATIONS, SUSPENSION, AND TERMINATION

9.1. Updates to Terms

The Organization may modify these Terms at any time by posting the updated version on the Site. Continued use 30 days after posting constitutes tacit acceptance.
Material changes will be notified via Site banners or email, where applicable.

9.2. Service Suspension

The Organization reserves the right to, without liability:
- Temporarily or permanently suspend access to the Site or Services for maintenance, updates, or security reasons.
- Discontinue NFTs, products (/store), or specific functionalities.

9.3. Survival

Clauses related to Intellectual Property, Limitation of Liability, Indemnification, and Governing Law shall survive termination.

GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

10.1. Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws to DOG SOLUTION ORG., excluding conflict-of-law principles.

10.2. Binding Arbitration

Any dispute related to these Terms shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Rules.
Arbitration shall occur in the domicile of DOG SOLUTION ORG. in English, with a single arbitrator appointed by the AAA.
You expressly waive participation in class actions, representative actions, or consolidated proceedings.

10.3. Exceptions

Intellectual property infringement claims, injunctive relief, or disputes requiring equitable remedies may be brought in applicable state or federal courts, to which the parties exclusively submit.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

11.1. Entire Agreement

These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and incorporated documents constitute the entire agreement between the parties, superseding prior oral or written agreements.

11.2. Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of rights or invalidate future claims.

11.3. Assignment

You may not assign, transfer, or sublicense rights/obligations under these Terms without the Organization’s prior written consent.

11.4. Force Majeure

The Organization is not liable for non-performance due to events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, wars, government acts, pandemics, or critical infrastructure failures.

11.5. Severability

If any provision is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

CONTACT INFORMATION AND LEGAL NOTICES

For legal notices, inquiries about these Terms, or intellectual property rights:

DOG SOLUTION ORG.

Legal Email: info@dogsolution.org

RETURN, REFUND, AND WARRANTY POLICIES

13.1. Physical Products (/store)

Physical product purchases are subject to:
- Returns: Accepted within 30 days of receipt, provided the product is unused, in original packaging, and accompanied by proof of purchase.
- Refunds: Processed within 15 business days after product verification. Shipping costs are the User’s responsibility, except for Organization errors.
- Warranties: Limited to manufacturing defects. The Organization does not cover damage from misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.

13.2. NFTs (/nft-collection)

Non-Refundable: NFT transactions are irrevocable. Technical errors attributable to the Organization (e.g., smart contract failures) may be addressed case-by-case, without legal obligation.
Limited Warranty: The Organization guarantees NFT authenticity at purchase but not future value, interoperability, or perpetual access to linked digital assets.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

14.1. Consent

By using the Site, you consent to cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy. Manage preferences via your browser settings.

14.2. Purposes

Cookies are used for:
- Essential Functionality: Site and Service operation (e.g., authentication, shopping carts).
- Analytics: Measuring traffic and usage patterns.
- Advertising: Personalizing interest-based ads.

14.3. Third Parties

Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics) and ad platforms (e.g., Meta Ads) may collect anonymous data. The Organization does not control third-party privacy practices.

DATA PROTECTION

15.1. User Obligations

You warrant that provided data (e.g., during /store purchases) is accurate, complete, and current. Notify changes to info@dogsolution.org.

15.2. Security

The Organization implements industry-standard technical and organizational measures (e.g., SSL encryption). However, no Internet transmission is 100% secure.

15.3. Data Subject Rights

Under GDPR, CCPA, and applicable laws, you may exercise access, rectification, portability, and deletion rights by submitting a verified request to info@dogsolution.org.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS AND EXTERNAL CONTENT

16.1. Hyperlinks

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., payment platforms, social media). The Organization does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for their content or practices.

16.2. Affiliate Content

Mentions of third-party products, services, or brands on /blog or /nalaiza constitute independent opinions, not endorsements.

ACCEPTABLE USE AND TECHNICAL RESTRICTIONS

17.1. Explicit Prohibitions

In addition to Section 5, you are prohibited from:
- Overloading Networks: Executing brute-force attacks, overloading servers, or disproportionately consuming resources.
- Bypassing Security Measures: Using VPNs, proxies, or similar tools to mask geographic location or circumvent restrictions.

17.2. Third-Party Terms Compliance

If accessing the Site via social media platforms (e.g., Meta, X), you agree to comply with their respective Terms of Service.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT NOTICES

18.1. DMCA Procedure

The Organization respects copyrights and processes claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). To report infringement, submit a written notice to info@dogsolution.org including:
- Physical/electronic signature of the rights holder.
- Identification of the infringed work and infringing material.
- Contact information and a good-faith statement.

18.2. Counter-Notice

If your content was removed erroneously, submit a counter-notice per 17 U.S.C. §512(g).

SOFTWARE AND TECHNOLOGY LICENSES

19.1. License Grant

Any software provided by the Organization (e.g., /game) is licensed under a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license for personal, non-commercial use.

19.2. Restrictions

You are prohibited from:
- Reverse engineering, decompiling, or modifying the software.
- Renting, leasing, or sublicensing the software.
- Removing or altering intellectual property notices.

AUTOMATIC RENEWALS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

20.1. Recurring Services

For subscriptions (e.g., premium memberships):
- Automatic Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically at each period’s end unless canceled at least 48 hours prior.
- Billing: Charges apply to the registered payment method. The Organization is not liable for failed charges due to insufficient funds or outdated data.

20.2. Cancellation

Cancel via the “My Account” section or by emailing info@dogsolution.org. No refunds for unused periods.

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SAFEGUARD CLAUSE

21.1. Interpretation in Favor of the Organization

Ambiguities in these Terms shall be interpreted to best protect the Organization’s legal, commercial, and operational interests.

21.2. Class Action Waiver

You irrevocably waive participation in or initiation of class actions, representative actions, or consolidated arbitrations, except where prohibited by law.

LEGAL NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS

22.1. Notice Form

Legal notices related to these Terms must be in writing, sent via email to info@dogsolution.org, with confirmation of receipt.

22.2. Electronic Communications

By using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications (e.g., invoices, legal updates) as equivalents to paper documents.

RESERVED RIGHTS AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE

23.1. Regulatory Compliance

The Organization reserves the right to fully cooperate with judicial, regulatory, or law enforcement authorities in investigations of illicit activities conducted through the Site.

23.2. Reservation of Unexercised Rights

Failure to exercise any right or remedy under these Terms does not constitute a waiver of such right or remedy.

EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION

24.1. Term

These Terms remain effective while you use the Site or Services, until terminated by either party.

24.2. Termination Effects

Upon termination, you must immediately cease all use of the Site and Services. Confidentiality, indemnification, and intellectual property obligations survive.

PRIVACY POLICY

Data handling practices, international transfers, and data subject rights are detailed in our Privacy Policy, an integral part of these Terms.