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Terms of Service

Last updated: May 4, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Bitcoin Education Archive website at bitcoineducation.quest ("the Site"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Description of Service

The Bitcoin Education Archive is a free, community-driven educational resource that curates Bitcoin-related content including articles, videos, charts, guides, and discussion threads. The Site also offers interactive features including:

• Quests and a Bitcoin Scholar Certification
• A points and ranking system with a public leaderboard
• Orange Tickets and a referral program
• Periodic sats giveaways
• Hidden badges and achievements
• Nacho, an AI-powered mascot assistant with Q&A, friendship levels, trivia, and collectible accessories
• PlebTalk — a community discussion forum
• LightningMart — a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling with Bitcoin
• Direct Messaging (DMs) — private messages between registered users
• User profiles with online status
• Bitcoin Beats — a community music player where users can upload (including bulk album/EP uploads of up to 20 tracks) and listen to music
• Global Chat — a real-time public chat room with online user count
• DJ Mode — live music broadcasting with crossfader, sound effects, and Bitcoin quotes
• PVP Mode — competitive Bitcoin knowledge quiz battles
• IRL Sync — in-person meetup coordination
• Your First Bitcoin Purchase — a step-by-step guide to buying Bitcoin with region-specific exchange recommendations for 11 regions worldwide. Includes referral links to third-party exchanges.
• Nacho's Trails — guided learning paths (Meadow, Mountain, Summit) with curated channels, 25-question exams, badges, and progress tracking
• Top Indicators Dashboard — 20+ live Bitcoin cycle indicators sourced from CoinGecko and calculated client-side. Not financial advice.
• Meetup-in-a-Box — ready-made meetup templates with downloadable agendas
• Bitcoin Buddy — teacher/learner matching system within Global Chat
• Shareable Certificates — publicly verifiable links for Scholar Certification achievements
• Sats vs Bits — a live community denomination vote in Global Chat
• Meetup Builder — resources, platforms, and guides for organizing Bitcoin meetups
• Bookmarks and favorites synced across devices via Firestore
• In-app notifications for sats claims, DMs, streaks, and exploration milestones
• Community statistics dashboard (aggregate activity counters)
• Quest topic picker with 77+ browsable quiz categories and progress tracking
• Server-side price prediction resolution via Cloud Functions
• Profile pictures and public user profiles
• Two-factor authentication (TOTP)
• A Progressive Web App (PWA) for mobile and desktop

2a. Educational Content — First-Principles, Not Financial Advice

The educational content presented across our topics (formerly "channels") is curated and written from a first-principles, truth-maximizing perspective. We strive for authenticity, accuracy, and intellectual honesty. However:

• This is not financial, investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Nothing in any topic, article, message, quest, flashcard, trail, or Nacho answer constitutes professional advice of any kind.
• Do your own research (DYOR). Bitcoin is a novel, volatile, and complex technology. You are solely responsible for independently verifying any claim, statistic, historical event, technical specification, or interpretation presented on the Site before acting on it.
• No warranty of accuracy. While we aim for correctness, educational content may contain errors, outdated information, oversimplifications, or subjective interpretations. Bitcoin Education Archive, its operators, contributors, and affiliates make no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the content.
• No liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that Bitcoin Education Archive and its operators, contributors, and affiliates will not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury — financial, reputational, or otherwise — arising from reliance on, interpretation of, or action taken based on any educational content. You accept full responsibility for your own financial decisions and should consult a licensed professional in your jurisdiction before buying, selling, holding, mining, sending, or otherwise using Bitcoin or any other asset.
• Bitcoin is volatile. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You can lose some or all of the money you put into Bitcoin. Nobody knows the future price.
• Community & third-party voices. Forum posts, replies, articles authored by other users, videos embedded from YouTube, and podcast episodes reflect the opinions of their individual authors and speakers — not the official position of Bitcoin Education Archive.
• Good-faith corrections. If you identify an error in any educational content, please contact us via the address in Section 23 so we can review and correct it. We reserve the right to revise content at any time without notice.

3. Accounts

You may create an account using a username, email, or third-party sign-in (Google, Twitter/X, GitHub, Facebook, Nostr, or Lightning wallet). You agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Not impersonate others or use offensive usernames
• Keep your sign-in credentials secure
• Not create multiple accounts to exploit the points, tickets, referral, or badge systems
• Not use your account to harass, scam, or deceive other users

If you register with an email address, a verification magic link will be sent to your inbox. Nostr sign-in requires a NIP-07 compatible browser extension (Alby, nos2x). Lightning sign-in uses LNURL-auth — scan a QR code with a compatible Lightning wallet. Accounts that violate these terms may be suspended or deleted.

4. Orange Tickets, Referral Program & Nacho's Nook

• Orange Tickets are earned through daily logins (+1 ticket), spinning the daily wheel, and verified referrals
• Each Orange Ticket also awards 5 bonus points toward your rank
• Tickets increase your chances in periodic sats giveaways but do not guarantee any prize
• Referral verification requires the referred user to log in and earn 2,100+ points (Maxi rank)
• Referral abuse (fake accounts, self-referrals, bots) will result in ticket forfeiture and account suspension
• Tickets have no monetary value and cannot be sold, traded, or transferred
• We reserve the right to modify the ticket and referral system at any time

4a. Nacho's Nook Shop

• Nacho's Nook is an in-app shop inside Quest Hub where signed-in, non-anonymous users may spend Orange Tickets on virtual items
• Consumable items include: Streak Freezes (protect daily login streak), Hint Tokens (eliminate a wrong answer in quizzes), Double XP Charges (2× XP multiplier for 60 minutes), Bonus Spins (extra daily wheel spin), and Raffle Entries
• Cosmetic items include: Profile Frame (orange glow on rank card and profile), Chat Flair (emoji badge in Global Chat), Pinned Badge, Exclusive Nacho Skin, and Second Mining Rig
• All purchases are processed server-side via atomic Firebase transactions — ticket deductions and item grants happen in a single database operation
• XP points may be converted to Orange Tickets at a rate defined in-app (subject to a daily conversion limit)
• All shop items are virtual and have no monetary value. They cannot be refunded, transferred, or exchanged for real currency or Bitcoin
• Cosmetic items are one-time purchases per account; attempting to purchase an already-owned cosmetic is rejected server-side
• We reserve the right to change item availability, costs, or effects at any time

5. Points, Badges & Ranking

• Points are earned through site visits, reading channels, completing quests, earning badges, earning tickets, trivia, community participation, Global Chat engagement, DJ broadcasts, and tune-ins
• There are visible goal badges (including chat, DJ, discovery, trails, PVP, music, social, streaks, Nacho, marketplace, and prediction categories) and hidden secret badges with point values ranging from 10 to 1,000
• Ranks range from Normie (0 pts) to Satoshi (21,000 pts)
• Leaderboard rankings are public and display your chosen username and online status. Three leaderboard periods are available: All-Time, Weekly (resets every Monday), and Monthly (resets on the 1st of each month)
• Weekly and Monthly leaderboards track XP earned during that period only; all-time XP is never reduced
• Points are awarded through server-side Cloud Functions with a 500 point daily cap enforced via atomic database transactions — client-side manipulation is not possible
• Attempting to manipulate points through automated tools, scripts, browser console commands, or exploits is prohibited and will be detected
• We reserve the right to reset points or remove accounts engaged in abuse
• XP/points, badges, and ranks are virtual, have no monetary value, and are non-transferable. They cannot be exchanged for real currency, Bitcoin, or any asset of value.
• We are not responsible for the loss of XP, points, streaks, badges, or rank due to account actions, technical errors, policy enforcement, exploits by other users, or any other cause. Virtual items carry no guarantee of persistence.
• If you believe your points were incorrectly affected by another user's exploit or abuse, you may report it — but we do not guarantee restoration of virtual balances.

6. Sats Rewards & In-App Balances

• In-app sats balances are reward entitlements, not stored Bitcoin. Sats shown in your account represent potential reward redemptions — we never custody, hold, or transmit actual Bitcoin on your behalf.
• We never custody user funds. No Bitcoin is held by 603BTC LLC in connection with in-app sats balances, giveaways, or quest rewards.
• Bitcoin's value is highly volatile. Any sats-denominated rewards have a USD value that may fluctuate significantly. We make no guarantees about the value of any reward at the time of redemption.
• You are responsible for any tax obligations arising from receiving, holding, or redeeming sats rewards, prizes, or giveaways. Consult a licensed tax professional in your jurisdiction.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to participate in sats giveaways, rewards, or any feature involving potential financial value. By participating, you confirm you meet the age requirement in your jurisdiction.
• Sats giveaways are periodic promotional events with no guaranteed frequency or amount. Tickets increase your chances but do not guarantee a prize.
• We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue sats rewards, giveaways, or balances at any time.

7. PlebTalk (Community Forum)

• PlebTalk is a public discussion forum for the Bitcoin community
• Posts and replies are visible to all users
• You must be signed in to post, reply, or upvote
• Posts must relate to Bitcoin, the Site, or the community
• The following content is prohibited:
• Spam, repetitive posts, or low-effort content
• Scam promotions, phishing links, or fake giveaways
• Harassment, threats, hate speech, or personal attacks
• NSFW, pornographic, or violent content
• Doxxing or sharing others' personal information
• Promotion of altcoins or non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies
• We reserve the right to remove posts and ban users who violate these rules
• Clicking a username in PlebTalk opens that user's profile

7. LightningMart (Marketplace)

• LightningMart is a peer-to-peer marketplace where users can list items for sale priced in satoshis
• You must be signed in to create listings or contact sellers
• Bitcoin Education Archive does not facilitate, process, or guarantee any transactions
• All transactions are between buyers and sellers directly — we are not a party to any sale
• We do not hold funds, provide escrow, or mediate disputes
• We are not liable for any Bitcoin, satoshis, or property lost through marketplace transactions, including scams, fraud, non-delivery, misrepresentation, or disputes between users. You transact entirely at your own risk.
• Bitcoin transactions are irreversible. Once you send Bitcoin or satoshis to another user, it cannot be recovered by us under any circumstances.
• Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of their listings
• The following listings are strictly prohibited:
• Illegal items or services of any kind, including but not limited to: drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, or any item whose sale violates applicable law
• Sexual services, escort services, adult content, pornography, or any sexually explicit material
• Stolen goods, property obtained through illegal means, or items with removed/altered serial numbers
• Counterfeit or knockoff items, including fake brand-name goods, forged documents, or fake currency
• Hacking tools, malware, spyware, ransomware, exploit kits, or any software designed for unauthorized access
• Personal data, account credentials, social security numbers, or any form of identity theft material
• Human trafficking, organ sales, or any listing that exploits or endangers persons
• Financial instruments, unregistered securities, investment schemes, MLM/pyramid schemes, or "guaranteed return" offers
• Money laundering, wash trading, fake transactions, or any attempt to disguise the origin of funds
• Pirated content, copyrighted material distributed without authorization, or intellectual property violations
• Altcoin, shitcoin, or non-Bitcoin cryptocurrency-related products or promotions
• Scam listings, bait-and-switch tactics, fake products, or deliberately misleading descriptions
• Hazardous materials, recalled products, or items prohibited by shipping carriers
• Any item or service that would require a government license or permit that the seller does not hold
• Violations may result in immediate account termination and may be reported to law enforcement authorities where applicable
• Uploaded images are resized to max 800px and stored as base64 in Firestore (max 5MB)
• We reserve the right to remove listings and ban sellers who violate these rules

8. Direct Messaging (DMs)

• Direct messaging is available to registered (non-anonymous) users only
• Messages are private between the sender and recipient
• Messages are stored in Firebase Firestore and are not end-to-end encrypted
• We may access messages when investigating abuse reports
• Messages are limited to 500 characters and text only (no images or media)
• A rate limit of 30 messages per hour is enforced to prevent spam
• Messages are scanned client-side for known scam patterns and suspicious links — flagged messages display a warning to the recipient
• We are not responsible for fraudulent, deceptive, or scam messages sent between users via DMs. If another user tricks you into sending Bitcoin, satoshis, or divulging sensitive information (seed phrases, private keys, wallet credentials) through direct messages, we bear no liability for any resulting loss.
• User-to-user scams are entirely between the parties involved. Bitcoin Education Archive is not a financial institution and cannot recover lost funds under any circumstances. Use extreme caution before sending Bitcoin or personal information to any other user.
• The following message content is prohibited:
• Scams, phishing attempts, or social engineering
• Solicitation of seed phrases, private keys, or wallet access
• Spam, unsolicited advertising, or chain messages
• Harassment, threats, or abusive language
• NSFW, pornographic, or violent content
• Doxxing or sharing others' personal information
• Impersonation of other users or site administrators
• You can block any user to prevent them from messaging you
• You can report users for spam, scams, harassment, inappropriate content, or impersonation
• Reporting a user automatically blocks them
• Reports are reviewed by site administrators and may result in account suspension or permanent ban

9. Bitcoin Beats (Community Music)

• Bitcoin Beats allows registered users to upload audio tracks (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC — max 50MB each via Firebase Storage) for other users to listen to
• You may upload up to 20 tracks at once and group them as an Album or EP with shared cover art, title, and year
• You must be signed in (non-anonymous) to upload tracks
• Uploaded tracks are publicly accessible — all users can browse, play, and like them
• Audio files are stored in Firebase Storage (large files) or as base64 data in Firestore (small files)
• Cover art images are stored in Firebase Storage and shared across tracks in an album/EP

Copyright & Intellectual Property

• Uploading copyrighted music without authorization is strictly prohibited and constitutes a violation of these Terms
• This includes but is not limited to: commercially released songs, remixes of copyrighted material without a license, cover versions where mechanical licenses have not been obtained, and samples of copyrighted recordings
• Bitcoin Education Archive does not pre-screen uploads and is not responsible for user-uploaded content
• Bitcoin Education Archive acts as a hosting platform and does not claim ownership of user-uploaded tracks
• By uploading, you grant Bitcoin Education Archive a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to host, display, stream, and distribute your track on the platform
• You retain all ownership rights to your original content
• License revocation: You may terminate the non-exclusive, royalty-free license granted to the platform at any time by removing your content using the "Delete Track" option on your artist profile page, or by contacting us at info.603btc@gmail.com. Upon removal, all copies will be deleted from our servers within 48 hours
• No AI training: 603BTC LLC will never use any user-uploaded audio, metadata, or artist data for artificial intelligence training, machine learning model development, or any form of automated content generation. We strictly prohibit third parties from scraping, indexing, or using content hosted on Bitcoin Beats for AI/ML training purposes. Any such use is a violation of these Terms and may result in legal action

Value-4-Value (V4V) License for Musicians

Music imported into Bitcoin Beats from Value-4-Value enabled sources (including Podcast Index feeds) is licensed under the Value-4-Value Master Use License.

This Value-4-Value Master Use License (“The License” or “The Agreement”) is a public use license governing the distribution, use, and monetization of Sound Recordings and Video Recordings within the Value-4-Value ecosystem (“The Valueverse”). It is issued by the Owner of a Recording upon upload to a V4V-enabled distributor and is intended to replace the silence of traditional streaming licenses with a framework that places the artist in direct economic relationship with their audience.

The Value-4-Value philosophy holds that listeners who receive value from a creator should return value in kind — directly, instantly, and without intermediary extraction. This License operationalizes that philosophy in a legally enforceable framework that protects the Owner’s rights while enabling a global ecosystem of Distributors, Applications, Value Casts, and Value Hosts to participate under clear, consistent terms.

This License is NOT a Creative Commons license, a mechanical license, a sync license, or a public performance blanket license. It is a purpose-built instrument for the V4V ecosystem, and all parties should read it accordingly.

Artists whose music appears on Bitcoin Beats via V4V feeds retain all ownership rights. Lightning splits embedded in the feed metadata are honored automatically — user zaps flow directly to each rights-holder according to their ownership percentage. If you are an artist and your music is listed here, you may claim your artist page by emailing info.603btc@gmail.com with: (1) your name and the artist/track you are claiming, (2) a link to social proof (your website, Fountain profile, Wavlake page, or similar), and (3) your Lightning address for zap payments. We will verify your identity and activate your claimed page within 48 hours.

Takedown Policy

• If you are a copyright holder and believe a track on Bitcoin Beats infringes your rights, submit a takedown request to info.603btc@gmail.com
• Your request must include: (1) a description of the copyrighted work, (2) the track title or URL, (3) your contact information, (4) a statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized agent, and (5) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• We will review and remove infringing content within 48 hours of receiving a valid takedown notice
• If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice with evidence of your rights to the same email
• Repeat infringers will have their accounts permanently suspended
• For full details on copyright claims including counter-notifications, see our DMCA Copyright Policy

Timechain TV & Video Content

Timechain TV is a synchronized video playback experience. 'Live' refers to our internal clock synchronization that ensures all users on a specific channel see the same content at the same time. We do not host the video files; content is embedded from third-party platforms like YouTube. By using the video player, you also agree to be bound by the YouTube Terms of Service. For the full Timechain TV terms, see the Timechain TV Terms of Service.

Third-party content disclaimer. All videos shown on Timechain TV are publicly embeddable videos uploaded by independent YouTube creators. Bitcoin Education Archive does not own, host, verify, endorse, or sponsor any of the content. Views, opinions, price predictions, trading strategies, investment theses, endorsements, and statements of fact expressed in these videos are solely those of the individual speakers, hosts, and guests — not of Bitcoin Education Archive, its operators, or its affiliates.

Not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Nothing shown on Timechain TV (including commentary from Couch Nacho and any on-screen captions, ads, or labels) constitutes financial, investment, legal, accounting, or tax advice. Bitcoin is volatile and speculative; you can lose some or all of your money. You are solely responsible for your own financial decisions and should consult a licensed professional before buying, selling, holding, or using Bitcoin or any other asset. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

No responsibility for accuracy or outcomes. Bitcoin Education Archive makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any content shown on Timechain TV. We are not responsible for losses, damages, or any consequences (financial or otherwise) arising from reliance on content shown on the platform. If you believe a video contains infringing or prohibited content, please contact us and we will review it.

Removal & takedowns. Videos are sourced from public YouTube embeds and may become unavailable at any time (creator deletion, privacy changes, copyright strikes, geoblocks). We periodically audit the catalog but cannot guarantee real-time removal. Good-faith takedown requests can be submitted per our DMCA Copyright Policy.

Prohibited Audio Content

• Copyrighted music uploaded without authorization
• Hate speech, threats, or incitement to violence
• Sexually explicit or pornographic audio
• Spam, advertisements, or promotional content disguised as music
• Malicious audio files or files containing embedded exploits
• Audio impersonating other artists or creators

10. IRL Sync (In-Person Meetups)

• IRL Sync enables users to create and discover in-person Bitcoin meetups and events
• 603BTC LLC is not responsible for events organized by users. We provide the platform — users organize and attend events at their own risk
• Event hosts are responsible for the safety and conduct of their events
• All events must comply with local laws and regulations
• Safety guidelines: Meet in public places only. Never share your home address. Tell someone where you're going
• Privacy: Do not photograph or record attendees without their explicit consent. Respect pseudonymity
• Bitcoin only: Do not promote altcoins, NFTs, or scam tokens at events listed on this platform
• No financial advice: Share knowledge, not investment advice. Never pressure anyone to buy
• Event details (title, date, location, host name, attendee count) are publicly visible to all users
• We reserve the right to remove events that violate these guidelines or our community standards
• By creating or attending an event, you agree that 603BTC LLC bears no liability for any incident, injury, loss, or dispute arising from the event
• Report inappropriate events or hosts to info.603btc@gmail.com

11. Global Chat

• Global Chat is a real-time public chat room accessible to all signed-in users
• Messages are visible to all users on the Site in real time
• Chat message counts and daily streaks are tracked locally for badge and reward purposes
• An online user counter displays how many users are currently active (seen within the last 3 minutes)
• Content rules from Section 6 (PlebTalk) apply equally to Global Chat — no spam, scams, harassment, hate speech, NSFW content, or doxxing
• We reserve the right to moderate, remove messages, and ban users who violate chat rules
• Nacho may automatically respond to questions posted in Global Chat

11. DJ Mode

• DJ Mode allows a signed-in user to broadcast music from Bitcoin Beats to Global Chat listeners
• Only one DJ can broadcast at a time; additional DJs are placed in a queue
• The DJ's currently playing track, playback position, and sound effects are shared with all listeners in real time
• DJ controls include crossfader (fade between songs), volume, sound effects (horn, airhorn, scratch, rewind, boom, applause), and Bitcoin quotes
• Bitcoin quotes spoken by the DJ are posted as system messages in Global Chat
• Sound effects are synthesized locally using the Web Audio API — no external files are used
• DJ sets and song broadcasts are tracked locally for badge and reward purposes
• DJs must only broadcast music they have the right to play — copyright responsibility for streamed content follows Section 9
• We reserve the right to end DJ sessions that violate content policies

12. Donate XP for Charity

• Signed-in, non-anonymous users may donate their unspent XP points to community charity pledges via the Charity tab in Quest Hub
• 1,000 XP donated = 1,000 satoshis pledged by Bitcoin Education Archive on behalf of the community
• Donations are non-refundable. Once XP is donated, it cannot be reversed, reclaimed, or returned under any circumstances
• Donations are not tax-deductible. Bitcoin Education Archive / 603BTC LLC is not a registered charitable organization. No tax receipts, letters, or official donation documentation will be issued
• Donating XP is not a financial transaction. No fiat currency or cryptocurrency is transferred from the user to us. The sats pledge is fulfilled manually by the operators at their discretion
• Faction affiliation (Cyber Hornets or Honey Badgers) is recorded against all donations for community leaderboard purposes, even when a user donates anonymously. Only the username is hidden for anonymous donations
• The community votes on which charities receive pledged funds. Operators reserve final discretion over charity selection and disbursement timing
• We make no guarantee regarding the timing, amount, or recipients of charity disbursements

12a. Weekly Community Challenge

• The Community Challenge is a weekly team-wide goal accessible via Quest Hub → Community tab
• All users contribute to shared progress counters (e.g., total quizzes completed by the community this week)
• When all goals are met, participants earn the ⚡ Community Hero badge and a Satoshi's Favor speed boost for the remainder of the week
• Community challenges reset weekly and are seeded by administrators
• Progress is tracked server-side and is non-manipulable from the client

13. PVP Mode (Competitive Quizzes)

• PVP Mode allows users to challenge each other in real-time Bitcoin knowledge quiz battles
• Battle results, scores, and rankings may be publicly displayed
• Users must be signed in to participate
• Cheating, using external tools during battles, or exploiting bugs is prohibited

14. User Profiles & Online Status

• Signed-in users have a public profile visible to other signed-in users
• Profiles display: username, profile picture, level, points, badges, tickets, streak, channels visited, forum posts, and join date
• Profile pictures are optional (resized to 128px JPEG, stored in Firestore)
• You may enable two-factor authentication (TOTP) in Settings → Security for additional account security
• Online status is tracked by default: green (active in last 5 min), yellow (15 min), or offline
• Online status updates every 60 seconds while you're on the Site
• You can disable online status in Settings → Prefs → Online Status (you will appear offline to all users)
• Your email, sign-in provider, and blocked list are never shown to other users
• You cannot opt out of having a public profile — if you do not want a profile, do not create an account

15. Blocking & Reporting

• You can block any user from their profile or from a DM conversation
• Blocked users cannot message you and you cannot message them
• Block lists are synced across devices via Firebase
• You can report users from profiles, DM windows, or marketplace listings
• Report categories: spam, scam/phishing, harassment/abuse, inappropriate content, impersonation
• False or malicious reports may result in action against the reporter
• We reserve the right to take any action we deem appropriate in response to reports, including removing content, suspending accounts, or permanent bans

16. Nacho (AI Mascot)

• Nacho is an AI-powered mascot that provides Bitcoin education, tips, trivia, and entertainment
• Nacho's Q&A system provides general educational information and is not financial, investment, or legal advice
• Nacho's AI answers are powered by Meta Llama 4 Scout, a large language model (LLM) hosted by Cloudflare Workers AI. Only your question text is sent — no username, user ID, or account data. We do not use your questions to train AI models. Cloudflare processes queries under their Privacy Policy; the Llama model is subject to Meta's Llama 4 license.
• Live data features (price, fees, block height) are sourced from third-party APIs and may not be perfectly accurate or real-time
• Nacho includes a profanity filter; inappropriate inputs will be deflected
• Nacho's friendship levels, trivia scores, and collectible accessories (Nacho's Closet) are for entertainment purposes only

17. Giveaways

Giveaways are conducted at our discretion. Winners are selected based on Orange Ticket holdings and/or other criteria we determine. We reserve the right to cancel, modify, or suspend any giveaway. Giveaway prizes are distributed via the Bitcoin Lightning Network. You must have a valid Lightning address to receive prizes.

18. Content & Intellectual Property

The Site curates and links to third-party content. We do not claim ownership of linked articles, tweets, videos, or images — they belong to their respective creators.

The name "Bitcoin Education Archive," the Nacho character and all associated artwork, the Site design, code, branding, logos, and all original content are © 2026 603BTC LLC. All rights reserved. "Bitcoin Education Archive" is a trademark (™) of 603BTC LLC.

You may not use, reproduce, or distribute our trademarks, branding, or original content without prior written permission from 603BTC LLC.

By posting content on PlebTalk, LightningMart, or Bitcoin Beats, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, distribute, stream, and moderate that content on the Site. You retain ownership of your content. For music uploaded to Bitcoin Beats, see the specific Copyright & Takedown Policy in Section 9.

19. Content Moderation

All user-generated content is subject to automated filtering. The following categories of content are automatically blocked across Global Chat, PlebTalk, DMs, usernames, and articles:

• Hate speech & discrimination — racial slurs, ethnic slurs, homophobic language, antisemitic content, and all forms of bigotry
• Sexual content — sexually explicit language, solicitation, pornographic references, and links to adult content
• Self-harm content — messages expressing intent to harm oneself. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988)
• Threats & violence — physical threats, death threats, doxxing threats, and intimidation
• Political & religious extremism — partisan political content, extremist slogans, and religious hate. This is a Bitcoin education site, not a political platform
• Personal information in public spaces — phone numbers and email addresses are blocked in Global Chat to protect user privacy. PII may be shared in private DMs with a confirmation prompt

Content filters use leet-speak normalization, multi-word phrase detection, and regex pattern matching. Blocked messages are never stored or transmitted. Attempting to circumvent content filters (e.g., using special characters, Unicode tricks, or deliberate misspellings) is a violation of these Terms and may result in account suspension.

20. User Conduct

You agree not to:

• Abuse, exploit, or manipulate the points, tickets, badges, or ranking system
• Use bots, scripts, or automated tools to interact with the Site
• Attempt to access other users' accounts, data, or private messages
• Submit inappropriate, offensive, or harmful content through any input field
• Send scam, phishing, or deceptive messages to other users
• Harass, threaten, stalk, or abuse other users via DMs, forum, or any feature
• Post fraudulent marketplace listings or misleading product descriptions
• Impersonate other users, site administrators, or public figures
• Share others' personal information (doxxing)
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape, or extract the Site's data or code for commercial purposes
• Circumvent block lists, bans, or other safety measures

21. Enforcement & Penalties

Violations of these Terms may result in:

• Content removal (posts, listings, messages)
• Point and ticket forfeiture
• Temporary account suspension
• Permanent account ban
• Reporting to law enforcement for illegal activity

We reserve sole discretion in determining violations and appropriate penalties.

22. Progressive Web App (PWA)

The Site is available as a Progressive Web App that can be installed on mobile and desktop devices. The PWA caches content for offline access. By installing the PWA, you agree that cached data is stored locally on your device and is subject to your device's storage policies.

23. Third-Party Services & APIs

The Site integrates with third-party services including:

• Firebase (authentication, data storage, messaging)
• Google, Twitter/X, GitHub, Facebook (sign-in providers)
• Nostr protocol (NIP-07 authentication via browser extensions)
• LNURL-auth protocol (Lightning wallet authentication)
• Cloudflare Workers (Nacho AI proxy)
• mempool.space API (live Bitcoin price, block height, fee data)
• GitHub Pages (hosting)

We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or policies of third-party services.

24. Your First Bitcoin Purchase & Referral Links

• The "Your First Bitcoin Purchase" guide provides general educational guidance — it is not financial advice
• Exchange recommendations are curated opinions, not endorsements. We do not guarantee the safety, legality, or availability of any listed exchange in your jurisdiction
• Referral links may provide bonuses to both you and the site operator. This is disclosed alongside each referral
• Clicking referral links takes you to third-party sites governed by their own terms of service and privacy policies
• We are not responsible for any losses, fees, or issues arising from your use of third-party exchanges
• Always verify exchange availability and regulatory status in your country before signing up
• The guide includes educational information about Bitcoin addresses (Legacy, SegWit, Native SegWit), private keys, seed phrases, passphrases, and multisig — this is general education, not security advice for your specific situation
• Example keys, addresses, and seed phrases shown in the guide are for illustration only — never use example keys found online for real funds

25. Nacho's Trails & Certifications

• Trail exams test knowledge of curated archive content — questions are not comprehensive Bitcoin certification
• Scholar Certification is an achievement within this site only — it does not constitute a professional credential
• Shareable certificate links are publicly accessible by design. By generating a certificate, you consent to your username and score being viewable at the verification URL
• We reserve the right to revoke certificates obtained through cheating or exploitation

26. Bitcoin Buddy

• Bitcoin Buddy is a voluntary matching system — you choose to join the pool
• We match teachers with learners only. Same-goal matching is not supported
• Your username, experience level, goal, and optional intro are shared with your matched buddy
• Standard community conduct rules (Section 18) apply to all buddy conversations
• We are not responsible for the quality of mentorship or learning provided by other users
• Unmatched pool entries are deleted after 30 days

27. Top Indicators Dashboard

• All indicators are calculated client-side from publicly available data (CoinGecko API) and are for educational and informational purposes only
• Indicator values, thresholds, and signals are not financial advice and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions
• Static data (MSTR holdings, ETF data) is updated periodically and may not reflect real-time values
• We make no guarantees about the accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of dashboard data

28. Sats Faucet (Claim Sats)

• Sats (satoshis) are earned through genuine engagement with the Site's educational content — they are not purchased, traded, or invested
• The sats faucet is an educational reward program, not a financial service. 603BTC LLC is not a money transmitter, bank, or financial institution
• All claims are subject to the following limits: minimum 100 sats per claim, maximum 200 sats per day, lifetime cap of 15,000 sats per user, and a 24-hour cooldown between claims
• Points are earned at a maximum rate of 500 points per day and convert at a fixed rate of 10 points = 1 sat
• Lightning Network routing fees are deducted from claims — the amount you receive may be slightly less than the amount claimed
• Payouts are processed via the Lightning Network through Alby Hub NWC. You must provide a valid Lightning invoice for the exact claim amount
• Eligibility requirements: account age ≥7 days, ≥10 topics read, verified email address
• We reserve the right to pause, modify, or permanently disable the sats faucet at any time, with or without notice
• There is no guarantee of sats availability — the faucet may be empty or temporarily offline at any time
• Abuse of the faucet — including but not limited to multi-accounting, bot farming, exploiting bugs, or any attempt to circumvent limits — will result in permanent ban from the faucet and may result in full account suspension
• Points have no cash value outside of the claim system. Points cannot be sold, traded, or transferred between users
• Sats distributed through the faucet are gifts/rewards for educational participation. Tax obligations, if any, are the sole responsibility of the recipient
• 603BTC LLC makes no representations regarding the future value of Bitcoin or satoshis received through the faucet

29. Disclaimer

The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. Content on the Site is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Live price data, fee estimates, market indicators, and cycle signals are for informational purposes only. LightningMart transactions are between users — we provide no warranties regarding listed items. Exchange recommendations and referral links are not endorsements. Always do your own research before making any financial decisions.

30. Limitation of Liability

Bitcoin Education Archive and its operators shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to:

• Loss of data or account information
• Loss of funds from marketplace transactions or scams
• Loss of Bitcoin, satoshis, or any property resulting from a scam, fraud, deception, social engineering, or dispute between users — including via Direct Messages, LightningMart, Global Chat, or any other on-site communication feature. User-to-user interactions are entirely the responsibility of those users.
• Loss of XP, points, streaks, badges, or rank due to technical issues, policy enforcement, account actions, or exploits by other users
• User error of any kind, including but not limited to: sending Bitcoin to the wrong address, losing seed phrases, misconfiguring a Lightning wallet, accidentally donating XP, or any other action taken by the user on or off the platform
• Any incident, injury, loss, or dispute arising from IRL Sync events or meetups organized by users
• Reliance on any content, data, or information presented on the Site, including Bitcoin market indicators and price data
• Harm caused by other users via messages, forum posts, or marketplace listings
• Any decisions made based on information presented on the Site
• Interruption or unavailability of the Site, Firebase services, Lightning Network infrastructure, or any third-party service the Site depends on

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Bitcoin Education Archive's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or relating to this Site or these Terms shall not exceed zero US dollars ($0.00). The Site is provided free of charge; your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the Site.

30. Privacy

We collect minimal data to power your experience. We do not sell, share, or monetize your data. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

30a. Cookies & Local Storage

We take a minimal, privacy-first approach to browser storage. Here is an exact breakdown of what we store and why:

Cookies: We set one first-party cookie under normal operation — googtrans — used solely to remember your Google Translate language selection. If you do not use Google Translate, this cookie is never set. Firebase Authentication may set a short-lived __session cookie to manage your sign-in state; it contains no personal data beyond an opaque auth token and is cleared on sign-out. We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or any third-party analytics that profile your behavior (no Google Analytics, no Facebook Pixel, no fingerprinting).

Because we do not use non-essential cookies, no cookie consent banner is required under GDPR/ePrivacy rules.

Browser localStorage: The majority of your in-app state — theme preferences, audio settings, streak data, badge cache, quiz history, PVP results, daily spin timestamps, and Lightning wallet connection settings — is stored in your browser's localStorage, entirely on your device. This data is never transmitted to us unless you create an account, at which point it syncs to your secure Firebase profile. Your Lightning wallet configuration (NWC relay URL if provided) is stored only locally and is transmitted solely to your own wallet when you initiate a payment, never to our servers.

You can clear your localStorage at any time via your browser settings, which will reset local app preferences and cached progress. Signed-in account data (XP, wallet balance, posts) stored in Firebase is unaffected by a localStorage clear.

Service Worker Cache: The Site operates as a Progressive Web App (PWA). A service worker caches static app assets (scripts, stylesheets, images) on your device for offline access. This cache contains no personal data and can be cleared via your browser's “Clear site data” function.

For a full technical breakdown, see the Cookies & Local Storage section of our Privacy Policy.

31. Third-Party Links

The Site contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

32. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. We will note the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

33. DMCA Copyright Policy

We respond to copyright infringement claims in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. For full details on submitting takedown notices, counter-notifications, and our repeat infringer policy, see our DMCA Copyright Policy.

34. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Reach out via the Support button on the Site or email info.603btc@gmail.com.

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