Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission website located at bitcoinestatecommission.org (the "Site") and all related services provided by the Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission ("BEPC," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using our Site and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Site or services.

1. Professional Disclaimers

2. Use of Site and Services

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use our Site and services. By using our Site, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

Acceptable Use

You agree to use our Site and services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Transmit harmful code or malware
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt our services
• Collect or harvest user information without permission
• Use our services for fraudulent or deceptive purposes

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All content on this Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software, is the property of BEPC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.

You may download or print materials from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices.

4. Certification Program

Participation in the BEPC certification program is subject to additional terms and conditions, including eligibility requirements, fees, and ongoing compliance obligations. Certification does not guarantee any specific outcomes or results.

5. Attorney Directory

Attorneys listed in our directory are independent professionals. BEPC does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee the services of any attorney. Users should conduct their own due diligence when selecting professional services.

6. User Content

By submitting content to our Site, you grant BEPC a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content.

7. Privacy

Your use of our Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review our Privacy Policy, which also governs the Site and informs users of our data collection practices.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless BEPC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of your use of the Site or violation of these Terms.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these third parties. Your use of third-party websites is at your own risk.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any material changes by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the Site after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Site and services immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in Delaware.

14. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and BEPC regarding the use of the Site and services, superseding any prior agreements.

17. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: