Terms of Use

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using ThinkDeFi.org and related digital experiences, you agree to these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

Purpose of the Website

ThinkDeFi is an independent research and convening institution examining decentralized finance, digital assets, financial infrastructure, governance, regulation, and the human systems that shape trust. Website content is provided for general informational and educational purposes.

No Professional Advice

Nothing on this website constitutes investment, financial, legal, tax, accounting, regulatory, or other professional advice. Nothing constitutes an offer, solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or invitation to buy, sell, or hold any security, digital asset, financial product, or service.

Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, the website and its content—including research, articles, reports, graphics, logos, photographs, design, and branding—are owned by or licensed to ThinkDeFi and protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Brief quotations for commentary, scholarship, or reporting are permitted when accompanied by clear attribution and a link to the original source. Any other reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use requires prior written permission.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the website, interfere with its operation, attempt unauthorized access, introduce malicious code, harvest data, impersonate another person or entity, infringe intellectual-property rights, or use content in a false, misleading, unlawful, or defamatory manner.

Events and Invitations

Participation in ThinkDeFi salons and institutional programs may be subject to invitation, application, registration, capacity, conduct standards, and separate event terms. ThinkDeFi may approve, decline, revoke, or modify participation when reasonably necessary.

Third-Party Content and Links

References or links to third-party organizations, products, services, or viewpoints are provided for context and convenience and do not necessarily constitute endorsement. ThinkDeFi is not responsible for third-party content, availability, or practices.

Website Availability and Accuracy

We seek to provide thoughtful and reliable information, but do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, secure, complete, current, or free from errors. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any portion of the website without notice.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ThinkDeFi and its directors, officers, contributors, fellows, partners, and service providers will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages, or for losses arising from use of or reliance on the website.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ThinkDeFi and its representatives from claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas, unless applicable law requires otherwise.

Changes to These Terms

ThinkDeFi may revise these Terms periodically. Continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.