Terms of Use
DAOBase Platform Terms of Use Last Updated: February 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to DAOBase, an AI-driven DAO aggregation and issuance platform designed to enable users to create, manage, and govern decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and to issue assets on the blockchain. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) apply to all users who access or use the DAOBase website, API, mobile application, and related services (collectively, “Services”). By accessing the DAOBase platform and/or using DAOBase Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and any additional documents. You further acknowledge and agree that you are bound by these Terms and will comply with them, and that these Terms may be updated or modified from time to time. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not access or use DAOBase.
2. Account Information and Security
2.1 Authentication and Third-Party Wallets
DAOBase does not provide custodial wallets; all operations on the platform require the use of a blockchain-compatible third-party wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet). You are solely responsible for ensuring the security of your wallet, including but not limited to:
Safely storing your wallet’s private key, mnemonic phrase, and access credentials.
Understanding the irreversibility of wallet transactions; once a transaction is sent, DAOBase cannot revoke or modify it.
Acknowledging that DAOBase is not liable for any loss arising from wallet operations, transaction failures, hacking, or loss of private keys.
2.2 Account Breaches or Exposure
If you discover that your account or wallet may have been accessed or breached without authorization, you must immediately notify DAOBase. However, you acknowledge that DAOBase is not responsible for recovering lost assets or compensating any resulting losses.
3. Asset Issuance and Trading
3.1 DAOBase Does Not Provide Investment Advice or Asset Endorsement
DAOBase serves solely as a decentralized tool provider and does not review or provide investment advice for any DAO, Token, NFT, or other digital asset issued on the platform. You must evaluate project risks independently and make your own decisions. DAOBase does not make any representations or promises regarding the value, legality, feasibility, or future returns of any asset.
3.2 Eligibility for Participating in Token Issuances
Certain DAO / Token issuances on the platform may be limited exclusively to Bee-list (whitelisted) users or community contributors. Issuers may set additional eligibility criteria, and DAOBase is not responsible for the issuance conditions or Token allocations.
4. Eligibility
4.1 To be eligible to use the DAOBase platform, you must:
a. Be an individual, company, legal entity, or other organization with full authority, authorization, and capacity to (i) access and use the DAOBase platform; and (ii) enter into and perform your obligations under these Terms; b. If you are acting as an employee or agent of a legal entity and entering into these Terms on its behalf, you must be duly authorized to represent and bind that legal entity; c. Not be located in, registered in, established in, or residing in the following areas, or conducting business in the following countries or regions:
(i) Areas where, under applicable law, accessing or using the DAOBase platform is illegal or would cause us or any third party to violate applicable laws;
(ii) Countries included on our list of prohibited countries/regions.
4.2 Changes to Eligibility Criteria
We may, at our sole discretion, modify our eligibility criteria at any time. When possible, we will notify you in advance of any changes, but sometimes changes may be necessary without prior notice. Such changes may include, but are not limited to: a. Changes required due to legal and/or regulatory modifications; b. Changes made for your benefit; c. Other valid reasons that prevent prior notice. If we are unable to provide prior notice, we will notify you as soon as reasonably possible after the change.
5. Platform Assets and Rewards
5.1 Platform Assets
The DAOBase website may, at its sole discretion, provide you with access to primary sales of DAOBase assets, including Tokens and NFTs. The applicable purchase price for DAOBase assets is listed on the DAOBase website and is binding at the time of purchase. Additional fees (including miner fees) may be required at the time of purchase to complete the transaction. DAOBase does not monitor or profit from these fees. All sales completed on the DAOBase website are final. To the extent permitted by applicable law, you acknowledge that no rights to cancellation, return, and/or refund exist.
5.2 Secondary Sales of Assets on Third-Party Platforms
Users may resell and/or purchase DAOBase assets on third-party platforms as part of secondary sales. Platforms dedicated to secondary sales are third-party services, which are not affiliated with DAOBase. Use of these platforms is at your own risk and subject to their applicable terms. DAOBase may receive a certain percentage or incentive from the resale price of your DAOBase assets, with the specific percentage listed on the DAOBase website and subject to the policies of the respective third-party platform.
5.3 Points and Rewards
Users may earn points by participating in content creation, community activities, and other engagements. Points will be converted into corresponding tokens after the Token Generation Event (TGE). The platform reserves the right to have the final interpretation of the rules governing the accrual and conversion of points.
5.4 Points Management
DAOBase reserves the right to adjust the reward mechanism. When adjustments are made, we will notify users through the platform. Users must conduct their activities in accordance with the platform’s prescribed methods, and any violation of the rules may result in the forfeiture of rewards.
5.5 Reward Withdrawal
Any rewards points or tokens earned by users can be withdrawn or transferred using the functions provided on the platform, and the withdrawal process may involve corresponding fees. DAOBase reserves the right to adjust the conditions and fee standards for reward withdrawals at any time.
6. Fees and Calculations
6.1 Fee Collection
As a DAO issuance platform, DAOBase charges certain transaction and issuance fees. The relevant documentation and website will provide details regarding these fees.
6.2 Payment Obligations for Fees
You agree to pay all applicable fees associated with your use of the DAOBase platform. Such fees will be requested at the time of use.
6.3 Authorization for Fee Deduction
You authorize us to deduct all applicable fees, commissions, interest, charges, and any other amounts due directly from the wallet you use to connect to the DAOBase platform.
6.4 Fee Adjustments
Fee Modifications: We may adjust our fees at any time in accordance with these Terms.
6.5 Confirmation of Calculation Results
Calculations: Any calculation performed by DAOBase shall be final, except in the event of an obvious error.
7. Transactions
7.1 Risk Warning
The value of digital assets can fluctuate significantly, and there is a significant risk of economic loss when buying, selling, holding, or investing in digital assets. Therefore, you should consider whether engaging in digital asset transactions or holding digital assets is appropriate for you based on your personal circumstances and financial condition. We do not represent or guarantee that any action you take on the DAOBase platform will be successfully completed, or completed within any specific timeframe. You acknowledge and agree that if you execute any transaction with improper intent and/or in the event of a clear error, DAOBase has the right (without any obligation to pay fees or compensation, and in accordance with applicable law) to cancel or void such transaction (if possible), take any measures it deems reasonable, and treat the transaction as if it never occurred.
7.2 Information Sharing
In accordance with these Terms or applicable law, we may need to share information regarding your activities on the DAOBase platform with third parties and within the DAOBase group. You acknowledge and agree that we have the right to disclose such information.
8. Submission of Instructions
8.1 Requirement for Completeness of Instructions
You must ensure that any instruction submitted is complete and accurate. We are not obligated to verify the accuracy, authenticity, or validity of any instruction, nor will we monitor or refuse instructions solely because they appear to be duplicates. However, if we have any doubts regarding the accuracy, authenticity, or validity of an instruction, we may refuse or delay the execution of that instruction or seek additional information regarding it.
8.2 Irrevocability of Instructions
Instructions are irrevocable; once submitted, you have no right to withdraw or cancel an instruction without our written consent. Any instruction not received by our servers shall be deemed not received. Our records of all instructions shall be definitive and binding on you.
8.3 Transaction Authorization
By submitting an instruction, you authorize us to initiate the corresponding transaction. Therefore, we have the right, based on your instruction, to deduct from your wallet or to provide information to a third party for the purpose of debiting or crediting funds. If your wallet does not contain sufficient digital assets to complete the transaction (i.e., insufficient to settle the transaction and pay all associated fees), we reserve the right to refuse to execute the transaction. DAOBase may also, within the scope permitted by these Terms, refuse to execute any instruction. You are responsible for ensuring that your wallet contains sufficient digital assets.
8.4 Instruction Transmission Risk
You acknowledge that instructions and information transmitted through the platform or via email typically travel through public international facilities that are not specially protected. We cannot guarantee that such transmitted instructions and information will be completely free from unauthorized access; you assume any associated risks.
9. Major Interests and Conflicts
9.1 Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
You understand and agree that the relationship between you and us, as well as any services we provide, does not impose any legal, equity, trust, or other obligations on us or any DAOBase affiliate unless expressly provided for in these Terms. In particular, we and any DAOBase affiliate may act in multiple capacities and may charge fees or commissions from multiple users (including you) in those capacities. You agree that we may act in these capacities and provide additional services or conduct business on behalf of you, any DAOBase affiliate, or other users.
9.2 Obligation to Disclose Information
You understand and agree that neither we nor any DAOBase affiliate is obligated to: (i) consider any information known to us or any DAOBase affiliate or information that may constitute a material interest; (ii) disclose such information to you; or (iii) use such information for your benefit. You further acknowledge that we may, in the course of providing access to the DAOBase platform, receive general market information which we may use in our business processes.
9.3 Management of Conflicts of Interest
We have established and maintain effective organizational and management arrangements to take all appropriate measures to identify and manage any conflicts of interest between us, our users, and relevant third parties, to prevent any adverse effects on user interests. We reserve the right to refuse to provide services to you at any time if we are unable to manage a conflict of interest in any other manner.
10. Security
10.1 User Security Responsibilities
You are responsible for taking appropriate measures to protect your hardware and data from viruses, malware, and inappropriate materials. Except as otherwise provided by applicable law, you are responsible for backing up and maintaining copies of any information stored or transferred via the DAOBase platform. We shall not be liable for any claims or losses resulting from your failure to comply with this provision.
10.2 Security Controls for Access Information
You and any permitted users must always maintain appropriate security and control over all information used to access the DAOBase platform. You are responsible for taking all necessary security measures to protect this information, including:
Strictly complying with all of our mechanisms or procedures;
Ensuring that, when logging into the DAOBase platform, you do not allow remote access or share your computer and/or screen with others;
Keeping in mind that under no circumstances will we ask you to share any passwords or secondary authentication codes.
10.3 Information Protection Requirements
You must safeguard the information required to access the DAOBase platform to prevent any attacks or unauthorized access.
10.4 Activity Monitoring Requirements
It is important that you monitor your activity history to ensure that any unauthorized or suspicious activity on your account is promptly detected and reported to us. You acknowledge that any security breach may lead to unauthorized access by third parties to your account, resulting in the loss of digital assets and/or funds.
10.5 Security Breach Reporting Requirements
If you suspect a security breach, you must ensure that: a. We are immediately notified and provided with accurate, up-to-date information for the duration of the security breach; b. You take any additional measures that we may reasonably require to mitigate, manage, or report any security breach.
10.6 Obligation to Provide Information
We reserve the right to request that you provide any information and documentation we deem necessary regarding any actual or suspected security breach, and you agree to provide such information promptly. You further acknowledge and agree that we may provide such information to any third party we consider necessary to investigate or resolve any security breach.
11. Privacy
11.1 Basis for Data Processing
When processing personal data in connection with these Terms and your use of the DAOBase platform, we do so in accordance with our Privacy Statement. You acknowledge that we may process personal data related to you that you have provided to us or that we have collected in the course of processing these Terms. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with the Privacy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
11.2 User Representations and Warranties
You represent and warrant that: a. You acknowledge that you have read and understood our Privacy Statement; b. As our business evolves, our Privacy Statement may change. Therefore, if we provide an alternative version of the Privacy Statement, you are responsible for reviewing it in a timely manner.
12. Amendments to the Terms
12.1 Right to Modify the Terms
We may modify these Terms and any documents incorporated by reference at any time. Your continued use of the DAOBase platform constitutes your acceptance of such changes. The modified Terms will be posted on our website and may be communicated to users by other means at DAOBase’s discretion.
12.2 Advance Notice and Immediate Effect
Generally, we will endeavor to notify users prior to any changes taking effect. However, there may be occasions when changes must be implemented with immediate effect. In such cases, users will be notified as soon as reasonably possible after the changes take effect. Situations requiring immediate changes include, but are not limited to:
(a) Changes made in response to legal and/or regulatory requirements;
(b) Changes made to clarify these Terms.
12.3 User’s Choice
If you do not wish to accept the changes, you must stop using the DAOBase platform. If you continue to access or use the DAOBase platform, it will be deemed that you have accepted the updated Terms.
12.4 Changes to Fees
We may also change the fees we charge at any time, including introducing new fees and/or charges. If you do not wish to accept these changes, you must stop using the DAOBase platform. Continued access or use of the DAOBase platform will be deemed acceptance of the updated Terms.
13. Termination, Suspension, and Restrictions
13.1 Right to Adjust or Terminate the Platform
We may modify or discontinue any part or functionality of the DAOBase platform at any time. In particular, we may:
(i) Refuse to complete, block, cancel, or (where permitted by applicable law) revoke (if possible) any actions you have taken;
(ii) Terminate, suspend, or restrict your access to all or part of the DAOBase platform;
(iii) Refuse to transmit information or instructions to third parties (including, but not limited to, third-party wallet operators); and/or
(iv) Take any measures we deem necessary, with immediate effect and for any reason, including but not limited to:
a. That you no longer meet the eligibility requirements to use the DAOBase platform;
b. That we reasonably suspect:
i. The user connected to the DAOBase platform is not you, or we suspect that you are using or will use the DAOBase platform for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized activities;
ii. The information you provided is inaccurate, untruthful, outdated, or incomplete;
c. We have reasonable concerns regarding your credit or financial status;
d. We believe that, in accordance with applicable law or any court or regulatory authority’s requirements, we must take such action;
e. We have determined or suspect that:
i. You have violated these Terms;
ii. Any activity is unauthorized, erroneous, fraudulent, or unlawful, or that we have determined or suspect that the DAOBase platform or your wallet is being used for fraudulent, unauthorized, or unlawful purposes;
iii. Any money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or other criminal activity is associated with your use of the DAOBase platform;
f. The use of the DAOBase platform is subject to any pending, ongoing, or threatened litigation, investigation, or judicial, governmental, or regulatory proceedings, or we believe that your use of the DAOBase platform may involve legal or regulatory non-compliance risks;
g. You owe us any unpaid amounts, whether due to chargebacks or other reasons;
h. Any action you take may circumvent our control measures without our written consent;
i. Any other valid reason necessitating such action. We will take reasonable steps to provide you with appropriate notice.
13.2 Statement of User Rights
You acknowledge and agree that: a. The examples listed in Section 13.1 that may cause us to take action are not exhaustive; b. Our decision to take certain actions, including but not limited to terminating, suspending, or restricting your use of the DAOBase platform, may be based on the confidential standards of our risk management and security protocols. You agree that we have no obligation to disclose the details of our risk management and security procedures.
13.3 Post-Termination Handling
Upon our termination, suspension, freezing, or restriction of your access to the DAOBase platform: a. Any pending instructions or transactions may be closed either by you or by us, depending on the circumstances of the termination, suspension, freezing, restriction, or other actions taken; b. You authorize and grant us the right to directly deduct any fees and charges from the wallet you use to connect to the DAOBase platform.
13.4 Handling of Digital Assets
If we receive notice and reasonably believe that any digital assets in your wallet have been stolen or are being held illegally (whether by mistake or otherwise), we may (but are not obligated to) terminate your use of the DAOBase platform. We will not intervene in any disputes related to (i) any digital assets in your wallet or digital assets associated with the DAOBase platform, or (ii) digital assets purchased or sold using these digital assets.
14. Liability and Disclaimers
14.1 DAOBase’s Commitment
DAOBase commits to making reasonable efforts to: (i) Act honestly, fairly, and professionally; (ii) Communicate with DAOBase users in a fair and transparent manner; (iii) Prevent, identify, manage, and disclose any potential conflicts of interest; (iv) Maintain all of its systems and secure access protocols in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory standards; and in short, (v) Act in the best interests of and treat DAOBase users equally, except where otherwise specified on the DAOBase website or through other notices.
15. Technical Disclaimers
15.1 “As-Is” and “As-Available” Basis
The DAOBase platform is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any express or implied warranties, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. In particular, we disclaim any implied warranties of title, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
15.2 Interruption of Access
We may occasionally suspend access to the DAOBase platform, including for routine and emergency maintenance.
15.3 Transaction Processing Time
We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that transactions on the DAOBase platform are processed in a timely manner; however, we do not guarantee any specific processing time, as it depends on factors beyond our control.
15.4 Content Accuracy
Although we strive to update the information on the platform, we do not guarantee that the content on the DAOBase platform is accurate, complete, or up-to-date.
15.5 Third-Party Links
Any third-party website links provided on the platform (including, but not limited to, content, materials, and/or information on third-party websites) are provided solely for your convenience. We are not responsible for the content, materials, or services provided by such third parties.
15.6 Network Access and Hardware
You are responsible for obtaining the necessary network access to use the DAOBase platform and for acquiring and updating any compatible hardware or devices needed to access and use the platform and any updates. We do not guarantee that the DAOBase platform or any part thereof will operate on any particular hardware or device.
15.7 Operational Guidelines for Smart Contracts
DAOBase provides operational guidelines to help users understand how to use smart contracts for governance, voting, and asset transactions.
15.8 No Liability for Smart Contract Issues
DAOBase shall not be liable for any loss of assets due to smart contract vulnerabilities, technical defects, or hacking attacks.
16. Indemnification
16.1 Your Indemnification Obligations
You hereby represent and agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, lawsuits, actions, demands, disputes, accusations, or investigations initiated by any third party, governmental authority, or industry organization, as well as all claims, liabilities, losses, expenses, and costs arising from:
(a) Your access to or use of the DAOBase platform;
(b) Your breach or alleged breach of these Terms;
(c) Your violation of applicable law; and
(d) Your infringement of any third party’s rights (including intellectual property rights).
16.2 Release of Claims
You irrevocably and unconditionally agree to release us from any claims arising from any dispute with you (and waive any claims for compensation that you now or in the future may have against us).
17. Third-Party Content
The DAOBase website may display hyperlinks that direct users to third-party websites and/or applications. DAOBase is not responsible for any hyperlinks or the content accessed via such links on the DAOBase website. Please note that DAOBase cannot control the content published by these third parties, nor does it monitor such content. Therefore, DAOBase is not liable for any content published by third parties.
18. User Assumption of Risk
By using the DAOBase Services, you fully understand and willingly assume the following risks:
Digital Asset Price Fluctuation Risk: Market prices are subject to supply and demand, and you may incur significant losses.
Contract Execution Failure Risk: Transactions may fail due to insufficient Gas fees, contract errors, or hacking attacks.
DAO Decision-Making Risk: The outcomes of decentralized governance decisions may affect the value of Tokens, and DAOBase is not responsible for the consequences of such governance decisions.
19. Dispute Resolution and Applicable Law
If you have any questions or complaints regarding our services, please contact us first. We aim to resolve any issues without resorting to formal legal proceedings. If possible, we will resolve disputes internally as quickly as possible. The parties agree to engage in good-faith negotiations for one month to resolve any dispute (with such discussions remaining confidential and protected from being used as evidence in any legal proceedings). If the dispute cannot be satisfactorily resolved and you wish to bring a claim against DAOBase, you agree to submit a “Notice of Claim” to DAOBase as advance notice. The Notice of Claim must include: (i) the nature and basis of the dispute; (ii) the specific relief requested; and (iii) your wallet reference. The Notice of Claim should be submitted to Customer Support. Once the Notice of Claim is provided, the dispute may be submitted to arbitration by DAOBase or by you, and the dispute shall be arbitrated by an arbitration institution in either Singapore or Hong Kong.
20. Intellectual Property
20.1 DAOBase Intellectual Property
DAOBase owns all technology, designs, trademarks, logos, code, and documentation of the platform. You are not authorized to copy, modify, or commercially use any content that constitutes DAOBase intellectual property without express permission.
20.2 User-Uploaded Content
Any content that you publish on DAOBase (such as DAO introductions, forum posts, etc.) shall be deemed to grant DAOBase a worldwide, non-exclusive, sublicensable right to use such content for platform promotion, data analysis, and other purposes.
21. Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact us at: Email: [operation@daobase.ai]
22. General Terms
22.1 Compliance with Laws and Third-Party Rights
You must comply with all applicable laws, licensing requirements, and third-party rights (including data privacy laws and anti-money laundering as well as counter-terrorism financing laws) when using the DAOBase platform.
22.2 Electronic Notice
We may notify you electronically (including but not limited to direct messages via Telegram or social media). Such notifications shall be deemed delivered regardless of whether a delivery failure notice is received.
22.3 Official Announcements
All official announcements and news will be published on X (formerly Twitter) via the official DAOBase account. These announcements are important and may involve issues that could affect the value or security of your digital assets.
22.4 Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding your use of the DAOBase platform.
22.5 No Assignment Without Consent
You may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.
22.6 Severability
If any provision or sub-provision of these Terms is found to be illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Appendix: Definitions and Terminology
In these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below (unless the context otherwise requires):
1. DAO Refers to a Decentralized Autonomous Organization, an organizational form that utilizes blockchain technology to achieve decentralized management, decision-making, and operations. Its governance rules are typically executed automatically through pre-deployed smart contracts.
2. Token Refers to a digital asset issued on a blockchain network that can represent various rights, value transfers, voting rights, or other functions, and is tradeable and liquid.
3. NFT Stands for Non-Fungible Token, a digital asset issued on the blockchain that is unique and non-interchangeable, commonly used to represent art, collectibles, virtual land, and other unique assets.
4. Wallet Refers to the software or hardware tools used to store, manage, and transfer digital assets. Wallets are typically capable of interacting with blockchain networks and are responsible for protecting the user’s private keys and related credentials.
5. Platform Refers to the entire system provided by DAOBase, including the website, API, mobile application, and other related services, which is designed to allow users to create, manage, and govern DAOs, as well as to issue and trade digital assets.
6. Services Refers to all functionalities and support provided to users through the platform, including but not limited to digital asset issuance, trading, data queries, processing of operational instructions, and technical support.
7. User Refers to any individual, company, legal entity, or other organization that accesses, registers for, or uses the DAOBase platform and its Services.
8. Terms Refers to these Terms of Use, including all amendments, additional documents, and referenced documents, which constitute the entire agreement between you and DAOBase regarding the use of the platform.
9. Privacy Statement Refers to DAOBase’s statement and commitments regarding the collection, processing, storage, and protection of users’ personal data. The Privacy Statement is incorporated herein by reference and forms part of these Terms.
10. Transaction Refers to any buying, selling, transferring, issuing, or other operations related to digital assets initiated and executed by users on the DAOBase platform.
11. Instruction Refers to any operational command or request submitted by a user through the platform, including but not limited to transaction instructions, asset issuance applications, and data queries. Once submitted, an instruction is deemed to be your consent to the corresponding operation.
12. Digital Asset Refers to tokens, NFTs, and other forms of digital rights or value carriers that are issued and circulated based on blockchain technology.
13. Fees Refers to all fees, commissions, interest, and any other applicable amounts that you are required to pay in connection with your use of the DAOBase platform and Services as set forth in these Terms.
14. API Refers to the Application Programming Interface through which users or third-party developers can access certain functionalities and data of the DAOBase platform.
15. Smart Contract Refers to an automatically executed contract deployed on the blockchain. Its terms and execution process are defined by pre-written code and are triggered automatically upon the satisfaction of predetermined conditions, without human intervention.
16. Eligibility Refers to the conditions and requirements—including identity, jurisdiction, legal restrictions, and other relevant provisions—that you must satisfy to use the DAOBase platform.
17. Additional Documents Refers to all documents separately issued, referenced, or incorporated by DAOBase in addition to the main body of these Terms, all of which have the same legal effect as these Terms.
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