POPOLOGY® Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Terms of Service

Welcome to POPOLOGY® Networks. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to these Terms of Service (the “Terms”). These Terms govern your use of:

  • www.popologynetworks.com
  • www.popology.app
  • All associated mobile applications, products, services, smart contracts, and technologies provided by POPOLOGY Megaverse LLC and POPOLOGY Global Corp (collectively “POPOLOGY,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue use of our services.

1. Our Mission

POPOLOGY® empowers individuals to become digital media broadcasters, creators, and curators through gamified engagement, blockchain-ledger transparency, and opt-in data sovereignty. Our mission is to democratize digital rights, measure true popularity, and transform audiences into value-earning participants through decentralized content governance, educational initiatives, and creator-owned monetization tools.

2. Scope of the Agreement

These Terms apply to all users who:

  • Visit, register, or use any part of the POPOLOGY platform.
  • Use services, features, rewards, NFTs, POPtokens™, and POPmercial® systems.
  • Access or interact with our Web3 integrations, blockchain contracts, or decentralized governance tools.

You may also be subject to supplemental policies depending on the feature or service you use, including but not limited to:

  • POPcast® streaming
  • Ad campaigns
  • Branded NFTs
  • Educational courses via POPOLOGY Academy For Media Arts (P.A.F.M.A.)
  • Creator/influencer tools

3. Account Registration and Responsibilities

  • You must be at least 13 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use POPOLOGY.
  • You agree to provide truthful, accurate information and keep it updated.
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • POPOLOGY is not liable for unauthorized use of your account.
  • You may not transfer or sell your account.
  • Users must integrate a minimum of 3 active platforms to use within the POPOLOGY® POPsphere™ metasearch engine.

4. Content Ownership & Licensing

You retain full ownership of any content you create and share. However, by uploading content to POPOLOGY, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, display, distribute, and promote the content only for platform-related purposes, including:

  • POPmercial® placements
  • POPOLOGIST® Influencer showcases
  • Public Trust Ledger™ insights
  • Compliance with smart contract-based BrandSmart™ Guidelines

By uploading, you grant POPOLOGY a worldwide license to distribute your broadcast content across internet, mobile, OTT, and future broadcasting formats.

You are solely responsible for obtaining all rights (including music, sync, and performance rights) in content you broadcast. POPOLOGY may remove content if rights are disputed.

Live Broadcasting Policy

To protect integrity of the platform and comply with laws:

  • No Unauthorized Streams: Do not livestream copyrighted or licensed content (sports, concerts, PPV, etc.) without permission.
  • No Illegal Content: Livestreaming illegal activities or using the platform unlawfully is prohibited.
  • No Impersonation: Do not impersonate news outlets, emergency services, or authorities. Satire/parody must be clearly labeled.
  • Broadcast Integrity: Streams must be genuine. Fake or manipulated “live” streams must be disclosed.

Violations may result in suspension or termination.

This license ends when your content is deleted or your account terminated, except where required for legal, auditing, or evidentiary purposes.

We comply with the U.S. DMCA. Copyright owners may submit takedown notices to contact@popologynetworks.com.

5. Prizes & Rewards

POPOLOGY offers multiple paths to rewards:

  • POPs™: Earned via content mining, engagement, or performance metrics. 1000 POPs = 1 POPOLOGY®coin.
  • Token Value Disclaimer: POPOLOGY®coins are digital utility tokens, intended only for use inside the POPOLOGY platform. They do not guarantee monetary value outside the ecosystem.
  • Taxes: Users are responsible for reporting and paying taxes. POPOLOGY may withhold taxes where required (IRS W-9/W-8).
  • Sponsored Content: Must comply with applicable laws (FTC, EU Influencer Code).

Rewards are incentives for contribution, not investments. Fraud or violations may result in withholding or clawback of rewards.

6. Rules of Conduct

You may not use POPOLOGY to:

  • Post unlawful, abusive, threatening, or discriminatory content.
  • Mislead audiences, interfere with elections, or impersonate journalism.
  • Infringe third-party IP.
  • Interfere with security, blockchain, or consensus.
  • Spam, scam, impersonate, or manipulate systems.
  • Circumvent digital rights or licensing.

Age-restricted content must be marked appropriately. POPOLOGY is not an emergency broadcast service.

Violations may lead to removal, suspension, or termination.

7. Privacy & Data Use

See our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and use. Principles:

  • Data Minimization
  • Purpose Limitation
  • User Consent
  • On-chain Transparency

8. Platform Integrity & Decentralization

  • Use of AI and moderation tools to detect misuse.
  • POPcast® and ad placement comply with BrandSmart™ Guidelines.
  • POPOLOGY may delist or remove content, users, or streams that violate policies.

9. Third-Party Services & Links

POPOLOGY may link to or integrate with third-party wallets, exchanges, or marketplaces. We are not responsible for their practices. Use at your own risk.

10. Intellectual Property

POPOLOGY®, POPOLOGIST®, POPcast®, POPmercial®, POPsphere™, POPs™, BrandSmart™, Public Trust Ledger™, and related marks are trademarks of POPOLOGY Global Corp.

The platform is protected by U.S. Patent No. 11,977,587 (other patents pending).

11. Platform Suspension or Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account for:

  • Violations of Terms/policies.
  • Illegal or abusive conduct.
  • Threats to integrity or security.

Users may terminate their accounts anytime.

Enforcement & Strikes

  • 1st Violation: Warning or temporary restriction.
  • 2nd Violation: Temporary suspension.
  • 3rd Violation: Extended suspension or termination.
    Severe violations may result in immediate termination.

Appeals Process

Users may appeal suspensions or removals. Appeals are reviewed by a separate moderation team.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The POPOLOGY platform is provided “as is” and “as available.” No guarantees of uninterrupted or error-free service.

13. Limitation of Liability

POPOLOGY is not liable for indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages. Users are solely responsible for their uploaded content.

You agree to indemnify POPOLOGY from claims or damages arising from your content or use.

14. Dispute Resolution

  • Consumer disputes: Governed by Pennsylvania law, resolved in Pennsylvania courts (unless required otherwise).
  • Business disputes: Governed by Delaware corporate law (unless otherwise specified).

U.S. Users

  • Arbitration Agreement: Disputes resolved exclusively by binding arbitration (except small claims).
  • Class Action Waiver: Disputes only on an individual basis.
  • Rules: Arbitration under AAA rules, governed by Federal Arbitration Act.
  • Opt-Out: You may opt out of arbitration within 30 days by written notice.

15. Changes to These Terms

We may update Terms due to legal, technical, or service changes. Users will be notified 30 days in advance.

POPOLOGY may add, modify, or remove features without liability.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer: Some statements may be projections and not guarantees.

16. Supplemental Policies

You may also be subject to:

  • Privacy Policy
  • BrandSmart™ Guidelines
  • Influencer Agreements
  • NFT Creator Terms
  • Blockchain Token Use Policy
  • Community Governance Protocol

BrandSmart™ Guidelines

Programmable smart contract rules for advertising and sponsorship placement, ensuring:

  • Brand-specific content filters
  • Automated compliance
  • Immutable blockchain proof
  • Dynamic brand controls
  • Creator accountability

17. Contact Information

For questions or complaints, contact us:

POPOLOGY® Networks
453 S Park Dr Suite B7
Collingswood, NJ 08108

Email: contact@popologynetworks.com
Phone: 215-880-5928