Welcome to the Global Council on Crypto Taxation (“GCOCT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (gcoct.org) and any associated services (collectively, the “Site”). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part, do not use the Site.
1. USE OF SITE & ELIGIBILITY
1.1 Permitted Use. You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights.
1.2 Eligibility. You affirm that you are at least the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction or have parental consent, and have full capacity to enter into these Terms.
1.3 Suspension / Termination. We reserve the right to refuse access, suspend, or terminate your access to the Site (or any part) at any time, without notice, for any reason or no reason, including if you breach these Terms.
2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & LICENSE
2.1 Our Content. All content on the Site (text, graphics, logos, images, software, research, data, reports) is owned or licensed by GCOCT (“Content”). It is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
2.2 Limited License. We grant you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to view, download, and print Content solely for your personal, noncommercial, educational, and informational use, unless otherwise specified. You must retain all copyright and proprietary notices.
2.3 Prohibited Use. You may not reproduce, distribute, publicly display, modify, transmit, sell, republish, or make derivative works from our Content, except with express written permission from GCOCT.
3. USER CONTRIBUTIONS
3.1 If the Site allows user submissions (comments, profiles, bios, photos, forum posts, etc.), you retain ownership of what you post but you grant GCOCT a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, and otherwise exploit your submissions in connection with the Site and GCOCT’s mission.
3.2 You represent and warrant that:
Your contributions are original (or you have rights to them),
They do not violate any third-party rights (copyright, privacy, etc.),
They are not unlawful, defamatory, obscene, or infringing.
3.3 GCOCT reserves the right (but not obligation) to remove or refuse any contributions at our discretion, without notice, for any reason.
4. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & CONTENT
4.1 External Links. The Site may contain links to third-party websites, resources, or content. These are provided as a convenience. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for those sites, and we make no warranty about them.
4.2 No Endorsement. Links do not constitute endorsement by GCOCT. You assume all risk in using third-party sites.
5. DISCLAIMERS & WARRANTIES
5.1 “As Is” Basis. THE SITE, CONTENT, AND ANY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, accuracy, timeliness).
5.2 No Guarantee. We do not guarantee the correctness, completeness, reliability, or suitability of any content or services. Use at your own risk.
5.3 No Legal / Tax Advice. The information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice. You should consult qualified professionals before acting on any information. Use of the Site does not form any attorney-client, accountant-client, or other professional relationship with GCOCT.
6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY & INDEMNITY
6.1 Limitation. To the fullest extent permitted by law, GCOCT and its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and licensors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages (including loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, business interruption) arising from or related to your use or inability to use the Site or content, even if advised of the possibility.
6.2 Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GCOCT and its affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) arising out of:
your use of the Site,
your violation of these Terms,
your contributions or submissions,
your violation of any third-party rights or applicable law.
7. MODIFICATIONS & UPDATES
7.1 Changes. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site (or its features) at any time without notice.
7.2 Update of Terms. We may revise these Terms from time to time. The most current version will be posted on the Site with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use after the update constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
8. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any disputes arising hereunder are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, U.S., without regard to conflict-of-law rules.
8.2 Severability & Waiver. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, it will be severed, and the rest remains in force. No failure or delay by GCOCT in enforcing any right is a waiver of that right.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 Assignment. You may not assign your rights or obligations under these Terms. GCOCT may assign or delegate in its discretion.
9.2 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not confer rights on third parties, except as explicitly stated.
9.3 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any other policies linked (e.g. Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy), constitute the entire agreement between you and GCOCT relating to use of the Site.
10. CONTACT & NOTICE
If you have questions, notices, or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us at:
info@gcoct.org.