BITNILE TERMS OF SERVICE

Date of Last Revision: February 28, 2023

Welcome to BitNile!

BitNile.com, Inc. (“BitNile,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides our metaverse platform (described below) and related content to you through our website(s) located at https://www.bitnile.com (the “Site”) and through our related technologies (the game and the Site, including any updated or new features, functionality and technology, collectively, the “Platform”). All access and use of the Platform is subject to the terms and conditions contained in these Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, these “Terms of Service”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site or any other aspect of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or otherwise use the Service.

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 of Service were last revised. You may read a current, effective copy of these Terms of Service by visiting the “Terms of Service” link on the Site located at https. We will also notify you of any material changes, either through the Service user interface, a pop-up notice or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Service after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. You should periodically visit this page to review the current Terms of Service so you are aware of any revisions. If you do not agree to abide by these or any future Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or use (or continue to access, browse, or use) the Platform.

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE 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 BITNILE 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.

Your Privacy: At BitNile, we respect the privacy of our users. For more information please see our Privacy Policy, located at https://www.bitnile.com/privacy (the “Privacy Policy”). By using the Platform, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure of personal data and other data as outlined therein.

Additional Terms: In addition, when using certain features through the Platform, you will may subject to any additional terms applicable to such features that may be posted on or within the Platform from time to time, including but not limited to our Code of Conduct available at [HYPERLINK].  All such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.

What is BitNile?

BitNile is a metaverse platform that allows its users to engage in real-time virtual experiences, and is subject to the terms and conditions set forth below.

How do I use BitNile?

Your Registration Obligations: You may be required to register with BitNile or provide information about yourself (e.g., name and email address) in order to access and use certain features of the Platform. 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 the Platform’s registration form. Registration data and certain other information about you are governed by our Privacy Policy. If you are under 13 years of age, you are not authorized to use the Platform, with or without registering. In addition, if you are under 18 years old, you may use the Platform, with or without registering, only with the approval of your parent or guardian.

Member Account, Password and Security: You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account details, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify BitNile 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 Platform. BitNile will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph.

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

            General Practices Regarding Use and Storage: You acknowledge that BitNile may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Platform, including the maximum period of time that data or other content will be retained by the Platform and the maximum storage space that will be allotted on BitNile’s or its third-party service providers’ servers on your behalf. You agree that BitNile has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any data or other content maintained or uploaded by the Platform. You acknowledge that BitNile reserves the right to terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time. You further acknowledge that BitNile reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice.

Payments

Fees: Upon becoming a registered user, you may be prompted, or have the ability to, fund your account or purchase Nile Coins or other In-Platform Digital Assets (as defined below) using fiat or blockchain based currencies approved by BitNile.   All amounts you pay to make purchases through the Platform are non-refundable and non-cancellable.

When you provide payment information to BitNile or to one of its payment processors, you represent to BitNile that you are the authorized user of the card, PIN, key or account associated with that payment, and you authorize BitNile to charge your credit card or to process your payment with the chosen third-party payment processor for any fees incurred by you.

Taxes:  If your use of the Platform or any purchases you make is subject to any type of use or sales tax, then BitNile may also charge you for those taxes, in addition to the displayed fees.  All fees in the European Union and the United Kingdom may include the EU or UK VAT (“VAT“) tax. VAT amounts collected by BitNile reflect VAT due on the value of any purchases that you make through the Platform.

Additional Responsibilities:  As the account holder, you are responsible for all charges incurred, including applicable taxes, and all orders or purchases made by you or anyone that uses your account, including your family or friends. If you cancel your account, BitNile reserves the right to collect fees, surcharges or costs incurred before cancellation.

You agree that you will not use IP proxying or other methods to disguise the place of your residence, whether to circumvent geographical restrictions on game content, to order or purchase at pricing not applicable to your geography, or for any other purpose. If you do this, BitNile may terminate your access to your account.

Nile Coin and In-Platform Digital Assets

Nile Coin and In-Platform Digital Assets: As part of your use of the Platform, you may purchase, earn (such as by completing certain tasks) or otherwise obtain Nile Coins, a digital coin that may be used only on the Platform.  You may exchange your Nile Coin for in-platform items, experiences or other digital assets (collectively, “In-Platform Digital Assets”) that may be used or traded, subject to these Terms of Service or additional applicable terms.  In some cases, In-Platform Digital Assets may also be purchased directly through the Platform via payments.  BitNile does not offer any user the ability to exchange one form of currency for any other form of currency (fiat or digital).

We may limit, modify, revalue, or make Nile Coin more or less common, valuable, effective, or functional and may also change, at any time, potential In-Platform Digital Assets on the Platform or the requirements to earn such In-Platform Digital Assets.  In-Platform Digital Assets may have limited supplies or may be offered for a limited period.  We may, in our sole discretion, substitute In-Platform Digital Assets with other In-Platform Digital Assets of equal or greater value. You agree to comply with all requirements associated with In-Platform Digital Assets, including any third party terms that may apply to the redemption, activation, or use of such In-Platform Digital Assets. Nile Coin and In-Platform Digital Assets are intended to be redeemed only on the Platform. You are solely responsible for redeeming any Nile Coin or In-Platform Digital Assets within the time specified in your account or on the Platform, and we are not responsible for your inability to use or derive benefit from any Nile Coin or In-Platform Digital Assets.  You are solely responsible for paying any applicable taxes related to Nile Coin or In-Platform Digital Assets that you acquire.  No credit or reversal of any Nile Coin or In-Platform Digital Assets will be provided once the Nile Coin or In-Platform Digital Assets are redeemed. Nile Coins have no cash value and cannot be redeemed for cash, transferred to a third party, or to make purchases from any other party.

The use or transfer of In-Platform Digital is prohibited except where expressly authorized in the Platform. Other than as expressly authorized in the Platform, you shall not sell, purchase, redeem or otherwise transfer In-Platform Digital Assets to any person or entity or attempt any of the aforesaid, including but not limited to BitNile, another user or any third party.

Trading In-Platform Digital Assets: BitNile permits you to trade certain In-Platform Digital through the Platform. In-Platform Digital Assets may be traded for other In-Platform Digital Assets or a combination of Nile Coins and In-Platform Digital Assets. When you engage in a trade through the Platform, BitNile is entitled to a fee equal to 30% of the total amount of Nile Coins exchanged in the transaction. If no Nile Coins are exchanged as part of the trade, BitNile will not receive any fee in connection with the transaction

Additional Limitations: ALL PURCHASES AND REDEMPTIONS OF IN-GAME DIGITAL ASSETS MADE THROUGH THE SERVICE ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

The provision of In-Platform Digital Assets is strictly for your personal, non-commercial use within the Platform. This is a service provided by BitNile that commences immediately upon acceptance by BitNile of your purchase.

You agree to pay all fees and applicable taxes incurred by you or anyone using an Account registered to you. BitNile may revise the pricing for the In-Platform Digital Assets offered through the Platform at any time. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BITNILE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REFUND FOR ANY REASON, AND THAT YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE MONEY OR OTHER COMPENSATION FOR UNUSED IN-GAME DIGITAL WHEN AN ACCOUNT IS CLOSED, WHETHER SUCH CLOSURE WAS VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY .

In-Platform Digital Assets do not represent any stored value, have no monetary value, and do not constitute legal currency of any type.

Mobile Services

Mobile Services:

Mobile Services: The Platform includes certain applications or services that are available via a mobile device, including (i) the ability to upload content to the Platform via a mobile device, (ii) the ability to browse the Platform and the Site from a mobile device, and (iii) the ability to access certain features and content through mobile applications (collectively, the “Mobile Services”). To the extent you access the Platform through a mobile device, your wireless service carrier’s standard charges, data rates, and other fees may apply. In addition, downloading, installing, or using certain Mobile Services may be prohibited or restricted by your carrier, and not all Mobile Services may work with all carriers or devices.

 

Special Notice for International Use; Export Controls: BitNile is headquartered in the United States. Whether inside or outside of the United States, you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction. Software available in connection with the Platform and the transmission of applicable data, if any, is subject to United States export controls. No software may be downloaded from the Platform or otherwise exported or re-exported in violation of U.S. export laws. Downloading, accessing or using the Software or Platform is at your sole risk.

 

Third-Party Distribution Channels: BitNile offers software that may be made available through the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or other distribution channels (“Distribution Channels”). If you obtain such Software through a Distribution Channel, you may be subject to additional terms of the Distribution Channel. These Terms of Service are between you and us only, and not with the Distribution Channel. To the extent that you utilize any other third-party products and services in connection with your use of the Service, you agree to comply with all applicable terms of any agreement for such third-party products and services.

Apple-Enabled Software: With respect to mobile applicaitons that are made available for your use in connection with an Apple-branded product (the “Apple-Enabled Software”), in addition to the other terms and conditions set forth in these Terms of Service, the following terms and conditions apply:

• BitNile and you acknowledge that these Terms of Service are concluded between BitNile and you only, and not with Apple Inc. (“Apple”), and that as between BitNile and Apple, BitNile, not Apple, is solely responsible for the Apple-Enabled Software and the content thereof.
• You may not use the Apple-Enabled Software in any manner that is in violation of or inconsistent with the Usage Rules set forth for Apple-Enabled Software in, or otherwise be in conflict with, the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions.
• Your license to use the Apple-Enabled Software is limited to a non-transferable license to use the Apple-Enabled Software on an iOS product that you own or control, as permitted by the “Usage Rules” set forth in the Apple Media Services Terms and Conditions, except that such Apple-Enabled Software may be accessed and used by other accounts associated with the purchaser via Apple’s Family Sharing or volume purchasing programs.
• Apple has no obligation whatsoever to provide any maintenance or support services with respect to the Apple-Enabled Software.
• Apple is not responsible for any product warranties, whether express or implied by law. In the event of any failure of the Apple-Enabled Software to conform to any applicable warranty, you may notify Apple, and Apple will refund the purchase price for the Apple-Enabled Software, if any, to you; and, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Apple will have no other warranty obligation whatsoever with respect to the Apple-Enabled Software, or any other claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses attributable to any failure to conform to any warranty, which will be BitNile’s sole responsibility, to the extent it cannot be disclaimed under applicable law.
• BitNile and you acknowledge that BitNile, not Apple, is responsible for addressing any claims of you or any third party relating to the Apple-Enabled Software or your possession and/or use of that Apple-Enabled Software, including: (a) product liability claims; (b) any claim that the Apple-Enabled Software fails to conform to any applicable legal or regulatory requirement; and (c) claims arising under consumer protection, privacy, or similar legislation.
• In the event of any third-party claim that the Apple-Enabled Software or your possession and use of that Apple-Enabled Software infringes that third party’s intellectual property rights, as between BitNile and Apple, BitNile, not Apple, will be solely responsible for the investigation, defense, settlement, and discharge of any such intellectual property infringement claim.
• You represent and warrant that (a) you are not located in a country that is subject to a U.S. Government embargo, or that has been designated by the U.S. Government as a “terrorist supporting” country; and (b) you are not listed on any U.S. Government list of prohibited or restricted parties.
• If you have any questions, complaints, or claims with respect to the Apple-Enabled Software, they should be directed to BitNile as follows:
  
  [email protected]
  Phone: (949) 444-5464
  BitNile, Inc.
  11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy,
  Suite  #240,
  Las Vegas, NV 89141

• You must comply with applicable third-party terms of agreement when using the Apple-Enabled Software, e.g., your wireless data service agreement.

• BitNile and you acknowledge and agree that Apple, and Apple’s subsidiaries, are third-party beneficiaries of these Terms of Service with respect to the Apple-Enabled Software, and that, upon your acceptance of the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service, Apple will have the right (and will be deemed to have accepted the right) to enforce these Terms of Service against you with respect to the Apple-Enabled Software as a third-party beneficiary thereof.

 

Google-Sourced Software: The following applies to any mobile applicaitons you download from the Google Play Store (“Google-Sourced Software”): (a) you acknowledge that these Terms of Service are between you and BitNile only, and not with Google, Inc. (“Google”); (b) your use of Google-Sourced Software must comply with Google’s then-current Google Play Terms of Service; (c) Google is only a provider of Google Play where you obtained the Google-Sourced Software; (d) BitNile, and not Google, is solely responsible for BitNile’s Google-Sourced Software; (e) Google has no obligation or liability to you with respect to Google-Sourced Software or these Terms of Service; and (f) you acknowledge and agree that Google is a third-party beneficiary to these Terms of Service as it relates to BitNile’s Google-Sourced Software.

Conditions of Access and Use

            User Conduct: You are solely responsible for all code, video, images, information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, messages, and other materials (“content”) that you make available to BitNile, including by uploading, posting, publishing, or displaying (hereinafter, “upload(ing)”) via the Platform or by emailing or otherwise making available to other users of the Platform (collectively, “User Content”). As a user of the Platform you must observe and abide by the Rules of Conduct found here: https://bitnile.com/code-of-conduct In addition, you agree to not:

1. interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform, or disobey any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Platform;
2. violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law, or any regulations having the force of law;
3. impersonate any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;
4. solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 18;
5. harvest or collect email addresses or other contact information of other users from the Platform by electronic or other means for the purposes of sending unsolicited emails or other unsolicited communications;
6. advertise or offer to sell or buy any goods or services for any business purpose that is not specifically authorized;
7. further or promote any criminal activity or enterprise or provide instructional information about illegal activities;
8. obtain or attempt to access or otherwise obtain any content or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Platform;
9. circumvent, remove, alter, deactivate, degrade, or thwart any of the content protections in or geographic restrictions on any content (including Platform Content (as defined below)) available on or through the Platform, including through the use of virtual private networks; or
10. engage in or use any data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction methods.

Intellectual Property Rights

            Platform Content: You acknowledge and agree that the Platform may contain content or features (“Platform Content”) that are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by BitNile, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Platform or the Platform Content, in whole or in part, except that the foregoing does not apply to your own User Content (as defined below) that you upload to or make available through the Platform in accordance with these Terms of Service. Any use of the Platform or the Platform Content other than as specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited.

 

Trademarks: The BitNile name and logos are trademarks and service marks of BitNile (collectively the “BitNile Trademarks”). Other BitNile, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Platform may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to BitNile. Nothing in these Terms of Service or the Platform should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of BitNile Trademarks displayed on the Platform, without our prior written permission in each instance. All goodwill generated from the use of BitNile Trademarks will inure to our exclusive benefit.

Third-Party Material: Under no circumstances will BitNile be liable in any way for any content or materials of any third parties (including users), including for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any such content. You acknowledge that BitNile does not pre-screen content, but that BitNile and its designees will have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any content that is available via the Platform. Without limiting the foregoing, BitNile and its designees will have the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Service or is deemed by BitNile, in its sole discretion, to be otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.

User Content: You represent and warrant that you own all right, title and interest in and to such User Content, including all copyrights and rights of publicity contained therein. You hereby grant BitNile and its affiliated companies, successors, and assigns a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable (directly and indirectly through multiple tiers), perpetual, and irrevocable license to copy, display, upload, perform, distribute, store, modify, and otherwise use your User Content in connection with the operation of the Platform and the promotion, advertising or marketing of the foregoing in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed. You assume all risk associated with your User Content and the transmission of your User Content, and you have sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, legality and appropriateness of your User Content.

Usage Data:  You hereby authorize BitNile and its third-party service providers to derive statistical and usage data relating to your use of the Platform (“Usage Data”). We may use Usage Data for any purpose in accordance with applicable law and our Privacy Policy.

Feedback: Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, reviews, or other information about the Platform (“Submissions”), provided by you to BitNile are non-confidential and BitNile will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment, attribution, or compensation to you.

Required Disclosures: You acknowledge and agree that BitNile may preserve User Content and may also disclose User Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws, or government requests; (b) enforce these Terms of Service; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of BitNile, its users, or the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Platform, including your User Content, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

Copyright Complaints: BitNile respects the intellectual property of others, and we ask our users to do the same. If you believe that your work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, or that your intellectual property rights have been otherwise violated, you should notify BitNile of your infringement claim in accordance with the procedure set forth below.

BitNile will process and investigate notices of alleged infringement and will take appropriate actions under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) and other applicable intellectual property laws with respect to any alleged or actual infringement. A notification of claimed copyright infringement should be emailed to BitNile’s Copyright Agent at [email protected] (Subject line: “DMCA Takedown Request”). You may also contact the Copyright Agent by mail or facsimile at:

BitNile, Inc.
11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy,
Suite  #240,
Las Vegas, NV 89141
Phone/FAX: (949) 444-5464

To be effective, the notification must be in writing and contain the following information:

• a physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright or other intellectual property interest that is allegedly infringed;
• identification of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works or other intellectual property are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works or other intellectual property;
• identification of the content that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, and where the content that you claim is infringing is located on the Platform, with enough detail that we may find it on the Platform;
• your address, telephone number, and email address;
• a statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright or intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law; and
• a statement by you that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright or intellectual property owner or are authorized to act on the behalf of the owner of the copyright or intellectual property that is allegedly infringed.

 

Counter-Notice: If you believe that your User Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law, to upload and use the content in your User Content, you may send a written counter-notice containing the following information to the Copyright Agent:

• your physical or electronic signature;
• identification of the content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the content appeared before it was removed or disabled;
• a statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or a misidentification of the content to be removed or disabled; and
• your name, address, telephone number, and email address, a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court located within the District of Nevada and a statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement.

If a counter-notice is received by the Copyright Agent, BitNile will send a copy of the counter-notice to the original complaining party informing them that BitNile may replace the removed content or cease disabling it within ten (10) business days. Unless the owner of the applicable copyrighted work or other intellectual property files an action seeking a court order against BitNile or the user, the removed content may be replaced, or access to it restored, within ten (10) to fourteen (14) business days or more after receipt of the counter-notice, at our sole discretion.

 

            Repeat Infringer Policy: In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable law, BitNile has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at BitNile’s sole discretion, the accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. BitNile may also at its sole discretion limit access to the Platform and/or terminate the accounts of any users who infringe any intellectual property rights of others, whether or not there is any repeat infringement.

Third-Party Services and Websites

The Platform may provide links or other access to services, sites, technology, and resources that are provided or otherwise made available by third parties (the “Third-Party Services”). Additionally, you may enable or log in to the Service via various online Third-Party Services, such as social media and social networking services like Discord, Facebook, or Twitter. Your access and use of the Third-Party Services may also be subject to additional terms and conditions, privacy policies, or other agreements with such third party, and you may be required to authenticate to or create separate accounts to use Third-Party Services on the websites or via the technology platforms of their respective providers. Some Third-Party Services will provide us with access to certain information that you have provided to third parties, including through such Third-Party Services, and we will use, store and disclose such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For more information about the implications of activating Third-Party Services and our use, storage and disclosure of information related to you and your use of such Third-Party Services within the Service, please see our Privacy Policy. BitNile has no control over and is not responsible for such Third-Party Services, including for the accuracy, availability, reliability, or completeness of information shared by or available through Third-Party Services, or on the privacy practices of Third-Party Services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the third parties providing Third-Party Services prior to using such services. You, and not BitNile, will be responsible for any and all costs and charges associated with your use of any Third-Party Services. BitNile enables these Third-Party Services merely as a convenience and the integration or inclusion of such Third-Party Services does not imply an endorsement or recommendation. Any dealings you have with third parties while using the Platform are between you and the third party. BitNile will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any Third-Party Services.

Indemnification

To the extent permitted under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless BitNile, its affiliates, and its and their respective officers, employees, directors, service providers, licensors, and agents (collectively, the “BitNile Parties”) from any and all losses, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, rights, claims, actions of any kind, and injury (including death) arising out of or relating to your use of the Platform, any User Content, your connection to the Platform, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another. BitNile will provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. BitNile reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this section, and you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting BitNile’s defense of such matter. You may not settle or compromise any claim against the BitNile Parties without BitNile’s written consent.

Disclaimer of Warranties

YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. THE BITNILE PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

THE BITNILE PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (A) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

Limitation of Liability

YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE BITNILE PARTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE BITNILE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM: (A) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (D) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE BITNILE PARTIES’ TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID BITNILE IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR, IF GREATER, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE.

IF YOU ARE A USER FROM NEW JERSEY, THE FOREGOING SECTIONS TITLED “INDEMNIFICATION”, “DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES” AND “LIMITATION OF LIABILITY” ARE INTENDED TO BE ONLY AS BROAD AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. IF ANY PORTION OF THESE SECTIONS IS HELD TO BE INVALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PORTION WILL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS.

Dispute Resolution By Binding Arbitration

 

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

1. Agreement to Arbitrate

 

This Dispute Resolution by Binding Arbitration section is referred to in these Terms of Service as the “Arbitration Agreement.” You agree that any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and Company, whether arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service (including any alleged breach thereof), the Service, any advertising, or any aspect of the relationship or transactions between us, will be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than a court, in accordance with the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, except that you may assert individual claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. Further, this Arbitration Agreement does not preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies, and such agencies can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf. You agree that, by entering into these Terms of Service, you and Company are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. Your rights will be determined by a neutral arbitrator, not a judge or jury. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.

1. Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief

 

YOU AND COMPANY AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND COMPANY AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON’S OR PARTY’S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS PROCEEDING. ALSO, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ONLY IN FAVOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTY SEEKING RELIEF AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RELIEF NECESSITATED BY THAT PARTY’S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S), EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY PURSUE A CLAIM FOR AND THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION.

1. Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution

Company is always interested in resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, and most customer concerns can be resolved quickly and to the customer’s satisfaction by emailing customer support at [email protected]. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, a party who intends to seek arbitration must first send to the other, by certified mail, a written Notice of Dispute (“Notice”). The Notice to Company should be sent to BitNile.com, Inc.11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite  #240, Las Vegas, NV 89141 (“Notice Address”). The Notice must (i) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute and (ii) set forth the specific relief sought. If Company and you do not resolve the claim within sixty (60) calendar days after the Notice is received, you or Company may commence an arbitration proceeding. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by Company or you will not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or Company is entitled.

1. Arbitration Procedures

Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association’s (“AAA”) rules and procedures, including the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules (collectively, the “AAA Rules”), as modified by this Arbitration Agreement. For information on the AAA, please visit its website, https://www.adr.org. Information about the AAA Rules and fees for consumer disputes can be found at the AAA’s consumer arbitration page, https://www.adr.org/consumer. If there is any inconsistency between any term of the AAA Rules and any term of this Arbitration Agreement, the applicable terms of this Arbitration Agreement will control unless the arbitrator determines that the application of the inconsistent Arbitration Agreement terms would not result in a fundamentally fair arbitration. The arbitrator must also follow the provisions of these Terms of Service as a court would. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including issues relating to the scope, enforceability, and arbitrability of this Arbitration Agreement. Although arbitration proceedings are usually simpler and more streamlined than trials and other judicial proceedings, the arbitrator can award the same damages and relief on an individual basis that a court can award to an individual under these Terms of Service and applicable law. Decisions by the arbitrator are enforceable in court and may be overturned by a court only for very limited reasons.

Unless Company and you agree otherwise, any arbitration hearings will take place in a reasonably convenient location for both parties with due consideration of their ability to travel and other pertinent circumstances. If the parties are unable to agree on a location, the determination will be made by AAA. If your claim is for $10,000 or less, Company agrees that you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator, through a telephonic hearing, or by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $10,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator will issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.

1. Costs of Arbitration

Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees (collectively, the “Arbitration Fees”) will be governed by the AAA Rules, unless otherwise provided in this Arbitration Agreement.  To the extent any Arbitration Fees are not specifically allocated to either Company or you under the AAA Rules, Company and you shall split them equally; provided that if you are able to demonstrate to the arbitrator that you are economically unable to pay your portion of such Arbitration Fees or if the arbitrator otherwise determines for any reason that you should not be required to pay your portion of any Arbitration Fees, Company will pay your portion of such fees. In addition, if you demonstrate to the arbitrator that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, Company will pay as much of the Arbitration Fees as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive. Any payment of attorneys’ fees will be governed by the AAA Rules.

1. Confidentiality

All aspects of the arbitration proceeding, and any ruling, decision, or award by the arbitrator, will be strictly confidential for the benefit of all parties.

1. Severability

If a court or the arbitrator decides that any term or provision of this Arbitration Agreement (other than the subsection (b) above titled “Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief” above) is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to replace such term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Arbitration Agreement will be enforceable as so modified. If a court or the arbitrator decides that any of the provisions of subsection (b) above titled “Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief” are invalid or unenforceable, then the entirety of this Arbitration Agreement will be null and void, unless such provisions are deemed to be invalid or unenforceable solely with respect to claims for public injunctive relief. The remainder of these Terms of Service will continue to apply.

1. Future Changes to Arbitration Agreement

 

Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms of Service to the contrary, Company agrees that if it makes any future change to this Arbitration Agreement (other than a change to the Notice Address) while you are a user of the Service, you may reject any such change by sending Company written notice within thirty (30) calendar days of the change to the Notice Address provided above. By rejecting any future change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any dispute between us in accordance with the language of this Arbitration Agreement as of the date you first accepted these Terms of Service (or accepted any subsequent changes to these Terms of Service).

Termination

You agree that BitNile, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your account (or any part thereof) or use of the Platform and remove and discard any content within the Platform, for any reason, including for lack of use or if BitNile believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms of Service. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity that may be grounds for termination of your use of the Platform, may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. BitNile may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Platform, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Platform under any provision of these Terms of Service may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that BitNile may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Platform. Further, you agree that BitNile will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Platform, or revoking any benefits, privileges, earned In-Platform Digital Assets and/or purchases associated with your Account.

User Disputes

You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other user in connection with the Platform, and BitNile will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto. BitNile reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with disputes between you and any other user of the Platform.

General

These Terms of Service (together with the terms incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and BitNile governing your access and use of the Service, and supersede any prior agreements between you and BitNile with respect to the Platform. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use Third-Party Service, third-party content or third-party software. These Terms of Service will be governed by the laws of the State of Nevada without regard to its conflict of law provisions. With respect to any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth above, you and BitNile submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within Las Vegas, Nevada. The failure of BitNile to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties’ intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Service remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Platform or these Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. A printed version of these Terms of Service and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms of Service to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You may not assign these Terms of Service without the prior written consent of BitNile, but BitNile may assign or transfer these Terms of Service, in whole or in part, without restriction. The section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. As used in these Terms of Service, the words “include” and “including,” and variations thereof, will not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation.” Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. The Platform may also provide notices to you of changes to these Terms of Service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices generally on the Platform. BitNile will not be in default hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations where such failure or delay is due to civil disturbances, riot, epidemic, hostilities, war, terrorist attack, embargo, natural disaster, acts of God, flood, fire, sabotage, fluctuations or unavailability of electrical power, network access or equipment, or any other circumstances or causes beyond BitNile’s reasonable control.

Notice for California Users

Under California Civil Code Section 1789.3, users of the Platform from California are entitled to the following specific consumer rights notice: The Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs may be contacted (a) via email at [email protected]; (b) in writing at: Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Information Division, 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, CA 95834; or (c) by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (800) 326-2297 (TDD). Sacramento-area consumers may call (916) 445-1254 or (916) 928-1227 (TDD). You may contact us at BitNile, Inc. 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite  #240, Las Vegas, NV 89141 Phone/FAX: (949) 444-5464.

Questions? Concerns? Suggestions?

Please contact us at BitNile, Inc. 11411 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Suite #240, Las Vegas, NV 89141 to report any violations of these Terms of Service or to pose any questions regarding these Terms of Service or the Platform.