TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: January 2025

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By accessing and using DIH.earth (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website. Decentralized Institutes of Health ("DIH", "we", "us", or "our") reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.

2. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE

DIH is a nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating disease by researching public support for the 1% Treaty—a global agreement to redirect 1% of military spending to fund pragmatic clinical trials. Our Website provides information about the initiative, allows users to answer the 1% Treaty question, track their impact, and connect with allied organizations.

3. USER ACCOUNTS

Account Creation

To access certain features (such as the dashboard), you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information to keep it accurate
  • Maintain the security of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity.

4. USER CONDUCT

You agree NOT to:

  • Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any laws
  • Impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
  • Upload viruses, malware, or any malicious code
  • Harvest or collect information about other users
  • Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Engage in any activity that could harm DIH's reputation

5. REFERRAL PROGRAM

Our referral tracking system allows you to share your unique referral link and track how many people answer the 1% Treaty question through your link. You agree not to engage in fraudulent referral activities, including but not limited to creating fake accounts, using automated systems, or misleading others about the nature of the referral program.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our Content

All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of DIH or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Content

When you submit content to the Website (profile information, organization descriptions, comments), you grant DIH a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with operating the Website and promoting the 1% Treaty movement.

Sharing and Attribution

We encourage sharing of our mission and content. You may share, reproduce, and distribute our materials for non-commercial purposes related to promoting the 1% Treaty, provided you attribute DIH and do not modify the content in misleading ways.

7. DONATIONS

All donations to DIH are voluntary and non-refundable except as required by law. Donations are used to support our mission of eradicating disease through the 1% Treaty. We provide transparency about fund usage on our website. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of donations.

8. DISCLAIMERS

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
  • The information provided is accurate, complete, or current
  • Any defects will be corrected
  • The Website is free of viruses or harmful components

The information on this Website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DIH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE.

10. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless DIH and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of another.

11. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which DIH is registered, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except that either party may seek injunctive relief in court for intellectual property infringement or violation of confidentiality obligations.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Decentralized Institutes of Health

Email: hello@dih.earth

Website: DIH.earth