Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Dated: August 19th, 2021

Welcome to The Archive!

The Archive Media Company (“The Archive,” “we,” “us,” “our”) provides its marketplace and services (described below) to you (“you” or “User") through its website, platform, and marketplace located at www.thearchive.fm (the “Platform”), subject to the following Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, the “Terms”).  By signing up for an account on the Platform or otherwise using or accessing the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms.  The Privacy Policy and all such additional terms, guidelines, and rules as set forth on the Platform are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms and expressly agreed to and acknowledged by the User.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF PLATFORM CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS.  THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE REQUIRES (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION) THAT YOU SUBMIT CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US TO BINDING AND FINAL ARBITRATION, AND FURTHER (1) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST THE ARCHIVE ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING, (2) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SEEK RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND (3) YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US RESOLVED BY A JURY OR IN A COURT OF LAW.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms of Service at any time.  If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these terms were last revised.  We will also notify you, either through the Platform user interface, in an email notification or through other reasonable means.  Any such changes will become effective no earlier than fourteen (14) days after they are posted, except that changes addressing new functions of the Platform will be effective immediately.  Your continued use of the Platform after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.

What is The Archive?

The Archive is a platform for artists (“Creators”) and collectors (“Collectors”) to sell, purchase, list for auction, make offers, and bid (each a “Transaction”) on digital art represented on non-fungible Flow-based tokens (“Digital Artwork”).

Smart-Contract Enabled.  The Digital Artwork on The Archive is represented on smart contracts on the Flow blockchain that provides an immutable ledger of all transactions that occur on The Archive (“Smart Contracts”).  This means that all Digital Artwork is outside of the control of any one party, including The Archive, and is subject to many risks and uncertainties.  We neither own nor control the Flow network, your browser, or any other third party site, product, or service that you might access, visit, or use for the purpose of enabling you to use the various features of the Platform. We will not be liable for the acts or omissions of any such third parties, nor will we be liable for any damage that you may suffer as a result of your transactions or any other interaction with any such third parties.  The User understands that your Flow public address will be made publicly visible whenever you engage in a transaction on the Platform.

Noncustodial.  While The Archive offers a marketplace for Digital Artwork, it does not buy, sell, or ever take custody or possession of any Digital Artwork. The Platform facilitates User collection of Digital Artwork, but neither The Archive nor the Platform are custodians of any Digital Artwork.  The User understands and acknowledges that the Smart Contracts do not give The Archive custody, possession, or control of any Digital Artwork or cryptocurrency at any time for the purpose of facilitating transactions on the Platform.  You affirm that you are aware and acknowledge that The Archive is a non-custodial service provider and has designed this Platform to be directly accessible by the Users without any involvement or actions taken by The Archive or any third-party.  As a marketplace, The Archive cannot make any representation or guarantee that Creators will achieve any particular outcome as the result of listing their Digital Artwork on The Archive.

How do I use The Archive?

Your Registration Obligations:  Anyone can browse The Archive without registering for an account. You may be required to register with The Archive in order to access and use certain features on the Platform, such as participating as a Creator or Collector.  If you choose to register for the Platform, you agree to provide and maintain true, accurate, current, and complete information about yourself as prompted by our registration form.  Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy.  You must be at least 13 years old to register for an account as a Creator, and at least 18 years old to place a bid on any Digital Artwork. If you are between 13 and 18 years old, you must have the expressed permission of a parent or legal guardian who can accept these Terms on your behalf. You are responsible for anything that occurs when anyone is signed in to your account, as well as the security of the account.

Member Account, Password, and Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account.  You agree to (a) immediately notify The Archive of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing The Archive.  The Archive will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this Section.

Modifications to the Platform: The Archive reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Platform (or any part thereof) with or without notice.  You agree that The Archive will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension, or discontinuance of the Platform.

What are the rules for using The Archive?

When using The Archive, no User is allowed to: