Mash Markets Terms of Service

Effective Date: January 20, 2025

Welcome to Mash Markets! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Mash Markets website ("Website"), including all associated services, features, and tournaments. By using Mash Markets, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Website, you confirm that you are at least 18 years of age and have read, understood, and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.

2. Changes to the Terms

Mash Markets reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be communicated via the Website or email. Continued use of the Website after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

3. Website Overview

Mash Markets provides a decentralized website for simulated trading, trading tournaments, and other competitive events. Features include:

  • Access to simulated trading tools and markets.
  • Participation in trading tournaments.
  • Leaderboards and rewards for eligible events.

All trades and rewards on the Website are simulated and do not involve real-world financial assets unless explicitly stated.

4. Eligibility

To use Mash Markets, you must:

  • Have a Solana-compatible wallet.
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
  • Refrain from using the Website if prohibited in your region.

Mash Markets reserves the right to restrict access to users in certain jurisdictions.

5. Use of Simulated Assets (e.g., mUSD)

Simulated assets, including mUSD, are provided for gameplay purposes only and cannot be redeemed for real-world value. Simulated balances are non-transferable and have no monetary or intrinsic value.

6. Tournaments and Competitions

Participation in tournaments requires compliance with specific rules published for each event.

  • Entry fees and buy-ins are subject to the terms outlined in the event’s details.
  • Mash Markets may apply a protocol fee to tournament prize pools, as specified in individual tournament rules.
  • Tournament rankings and outcomes are determined based on website algorithms and are final.

7. Fees and Payments

All payments, including buy-ins and fees, are made via Solana wallets and are non-refundable unless explicitly stated. Mash Markets is not responsible for losses due to incorrect wallet usage or network errors.

8. User Conduct

Users must not:

  • Engage in fraudulent, exploitative, or abusive behavior.
  • Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the Website.
  • Violate applicable laws or these Terms.

Mash Markets reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or disrupt the integrity of the Website.

9. Intellectual Property

Mash Markets retains all rights, titles, and interests in the Website, including its branding, software, and content. Users may not copy, modify, or distribute any Website content without prior written consent.

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

The Website is provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. Mash Markets does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Mash Markets is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

11. Privacy Policy

Your use of the Website is subject to the Mash Markets Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and use of personal information.

12. Termination

Mash Markets reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the Website at its discretion, including for violations of these Terms.

13. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Mash Markets operates or the jurisdiction it chooses for arbitration purposes. Disputes will be resolved exclusively in the competent courts or through arbitration in a jurisdiction determined at Mash Markets' sole discretion.

Prohibited Jurisdictions:

Mash Markets does not permit participation in tournaments or use of the website in jurisdictions where such activities are prohibited by law. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • United States: Certain states with strict gambling or tournament-related laws, such as Washington, Montana, and Arizona.
  • China
  • South Korea (specific restrictions apply)
  • Singapore (for tournament-style activities involving rake)
  • India (varied state-level restrictions on skill-based tournaments)

It is the user’s responsibility to ensure compliance with local laws before participating.

Mash Markets reserves the right to restrict access or terminate services to users in any jurisdiction where such activities may expose the Website or its team to legal risk.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, visit www.mash.markets.