[{"read":false,"date":"Thu Feb 09 2017","title":"Terms of Use","body":"# Terms of Use #\n\n**THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO BINDING ARBITRATION AND A WAIVER OF CLASS ACTION RIGHTS AS DETAILED IN SECTION 13. PLEASE READ THE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.**\n\n_Our Terms of Use have been updated as of September 5, 2016_\n\n## 1. Acceptance of Terms ##\n\nMetaMask provides a platform for managing Ethereum (or \"ETH\") accounts, and allowing ordinary websites to interact with the Ethereum blockchain, while keeping the user in control over what transactions they approve, through our website located at[ ](http://metamask.io)[https://metamask.io/](https://metamask.io/) and browser plugin (the \"Site\") — which includes text, images, audio, code and other materials (collectively, the “Content”) and all of the features, and services provided. The Site, and any other features, tools, materials, or other services offered from time to time by MetaMask are referred to here as the “Service.” Please read these Terms of Use (the “Terms” or “Terms of Use”) carefully before using the Service. By using or otherwise accessing the Services, or clicking to accept or agree to these Terms where that option is made available, you (1) accept and agree to these Terms (2) consent to the collection, use, disclosure and other handling of information as described in our Privacy Policy and (3) any additional terms, rules and conditions of participation issued by MetaMask from time to time. If you do not agree to the Terms, then you may not access or use the Content or Services.\n\n## 2. Modification of Terms of Use ##\n\nExcept for Section 13, providing for binding arbitration and waiver of class action rights, MetaMask reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify or replace the Terms of Use at any time. The most current version of these Terms will be posted on our Site. You shall be responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with any such modifications. Use of the Services by you after any modification to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the Terms of Use as modified.\n\n\n\n## 3. Eligibility ##\n\nYou hereby represent and warrant that you are fully able and competent to enter into the terms, conditions, obligations, affirmations, representations and warranties set forth in these Terms and to abide by and comply with these Terms.\n\nMetaMask is a global platform and by accessing the Content or Services, you are representing and warranting that, you are of the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction as is required to access such Services and Content and enter into arrangements as provided by the Service. You further represent that you are otherwise legally permitted to use the service in your jurisdiction including owning cryptographic tokens of value, and interacting with the Services or Content in any way. You further represent you are responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction and acknowledge that MetaMask is not liable for your compliance with such laws.\n\n## 4 Account Password and Security ##\n\nWhen setting up an account within MetaMask, you will be responsible for keeping your own account secrets, which may be a twelve-word seed phrase, an account file, or other locally stored secret information. MetaMask encrypts this information locally with a password you provide, that we never send to our servers. You agree to (a) never use the same password for MetaMask that you have ever used outside of this service; (b) keep your secret information and password confidential and do not share them with anyone else; (c) immediately notify MetaMask of any unauthorized use of your account or breach of security. MetaMask cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this section.\n\n## 5. Representations, Warranties, and Risks ##\n\n### 5.1. Warranty Disclaimer ###\n\nYou expressly understand and agree that your use of the Service is at your sole risk. The Service (including the Service and the Content) are provided on an \"AS IS\" and \"as available\"
