Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 2024-12-23

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ponzi ("we", "us", "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website located at www.ponzi.diy, www.ponzi-scheme.org, www.ponzi.es, and www.ponzi.ing (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Nature of the Service

Ponzi is an artistic project designed to transparently demonstrate the mechanisms of a Ponzi scheme for educational and entertainment purposes only. This project is purely for artistic and educational demonstration and does not constitute a real investment opportunity, financial product, or a platform for investing in financial products.

3. No Investment or Financial Advice

The Service is not intended as an investment opportunity, financial advice, or a solicitation to invest. Any transactions or interactions within the Service are purely for experiencing the artistic demonstration and are not related to real-world financial investments. Users should not expect real returns or profits, and no financial obligations are created through participation.

4. Transparency and Educational Purpose

The Service is designed to be fully transparent in its operations to educate users about the structure and risks associated with Ponzi schemes. All mechanisms within the Service are openly demonstrated to provide an understanding of how such schemes function, without any intent to facilitate, encourage, or perpetuate fraudulent activities.

5. No Encouragement or Facilitation of Fraudulent Activities

We expressly disclaim any intention to encourage, facilitate, or promote fraudulent or illegal activities through the Service. The simulation of a Ponzi scheme within this project is strictly for educational and artistic purposes, aimed at increasing awareness about the dangers and unethical nature of such financial schemes.

6. User Responsibilities

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ponzi and its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents shall not 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:

Our total liability to you for all damages, losses and causes of action shall not in any event whatsoever exceed the amount paid by you if any, for accessing the Service.

8. No Warranty

The Service is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ponzi and its affiliates, licensors, respective heirs, personal representatives, service providers, and estates of its affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees arising out of or relating to any violation of these Terms or your use of the Service.

10. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. By using the Service, you consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in the United Kingdom for the resolution of any disputes arising out of these Terms or your use of the Service. If you are accessing the Service from a location outside of the United Kingdom, you are responsible for complying with all local laws regarding online conduct and acceptable content.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.

Your continued use of the Service after the revised Terms have become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions of these Terms will remain in effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Ponzi regarding your use of the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. Acknowledgment of Ethical Intent

We acknowledge the ethical implications of simulating a Ponzi scheme. Our intention is solely to educate and inform users about the mechanics and dangers associated with such schemes, without any intent to mislead, trivialize, or encourage engagement in fraudulent activities.

15. No Misleading or Trivializing Content

We ensure that the content and operations of the Service do not mislead users or trivialize the serious nature of financial fraud. All aspects of the Service are designed to foster a clear understanding of the unethical and harmful aspects of Ponzi schemes.

16. No Obligation or Guarantee

By participating in the Service, you acknowledge that Ponzi has no obligation to provide any services, refunds, or financial compensations. All transactions are final, and no guarantees are made regarding the continuation or availability of the Service.

17. Ethical Disclaimer

Ponzi strongly discourages participation in real-world fraudulent schemes. Engaging in such activities is illegal and unethical. This Service is intended to serve as a cautionary educational tool to highlight the risks and consequences associated with Ponzi schemes.

18. Acknowledgment of Risk

By using the Service, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for any decisions you make based on the information provided. Ponzi does not assume any responsibility or liability for any actions taken by you in relation to the Service.

19. Prohibition of Unauthorized Use

You agree not to use the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the Service. Unauthorized use includes, but is not limited to, transmitting harmful code or engaging in activities that disrupt the integrity or performance of the Service.

20. Feedback and Suggestions

We welcome and appreciate any feedback or suggestions you may have regarding the Service. By submitting feedback, you grant Ponzi a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and distribute such feedback for any purpose.

21. Service Rendered on Payment

Once you have purchased a circle, the service has been rendered. The money paid is owned by Ponzi upon payment. We will do our best to pay out if the conditions are met, but we are under no obligation to do so. Under no circumstances will we be responsible for any loss.

22. No Liability in the event of non-payout

Ponzi explicitly has no liability if we cannot pay out for any reason. By purchasing a circle, you acknowledge and accept that there is no guarantee of any payout, and that you may lose your money.

23. General Disclaimer

This is a piece of digital art, not an investment. Investing in a Ponzi scheme is ill-advised, and you may lose your money.

24. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at help@ponzi.diy.

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