Terms of Service
Last updated: November 5, 2025
Welcome to CC0 Company
These Terms of Service govern your use of CC0 Company's platform. By using our platform, you agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using CC0 Company, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use our services.
2. About CC0 Company
CC0 Company is a decentralized e-commerce platform that enables:
- Store Deployment: Merchants deploy stores with Brand Coins on Base + Zora
- Tokenized Commerce: Blockchain tokens for product unlocks and payments
- CC0 Culture: Promotion of Creative Commons Zero content and remixing
- Cryptocurrency Payments: Native ETH and Content Coin support
3. Eligibility
To use CC0 Company, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old (or legal age in your jurisdiction)
- Have legal capacity to enter binding contracts
- Not be prohibited from using our services
- Comply with all applicable laws
4. Store Deployment Terms
4.1 Deployment Fee
- One-time payment: 0.005 ETH on Base network
- Covers store creation + automatic Brand Coin deployment on Zora
- ⚠️ NON-REFUNDABLE once transaction is confirmed
4.2 Merchant Referral Wallet
- You must designate a Merchant Referral Wallet during deployment
- This wallet receives trading fees from your Brand Coin
- ⚠️ PERMANENT - CANNOT BE CHANGED after deployment
- You are solely responsible for ensuring you control this wallet
- CC0 Company is NOT liable for incorrect wallet addresses
4.3 Brand Coin (Content Coin)
- Automatically created on Zora during store deployment
- Deployed via CC0 Company's creator account (@cc0company)
- You receive 100% of Creator rewards (~33% of trading fees)
- Uses the name, symbol, and image you provide
- Once deployed, parameters cannot be modified
4.4 Store Operation
- You are responsible for all content, products, and transactions
- You must comply with all applicable laws
- You control your Treasury Wallet for customer payments
- You must fulfill all customer orders
5. Prohibited Conduct
You may NOT use CC0 Company to:
Illegal Activities
- Sell illegal goods
- Violate laws
- Engage in fraud
- Infringe IP rights
Harmful Content
- Sell weapons/drugs
- Promote violence
- Distribute malware
- Sell counterfeits
Platform Abuse
- Exploit vulnerabilities
- Create fake accounts
- Spam or phish
- Impersonate others
Financial Misconduct
- Market manipulation
- Pump and dump
- Mislead buyers
- Fail to deliver
6. Store Termination Rights
CC0 Company reserves the right to immediately suspend or terminate any store that:
- Violates these Terms
- Engages in illegal activities
- Sells prohibited items
- Receives multiple valid customer complaints
- Engages in fraudulent activity
- Violates intellectual property rights
- Poses security risks
- Fails to fulfill orders
- Engages in market manipulation
If Your Store Is Terminated:
- Store immediately disabled
- Dashboard access revoked
- Pending orders must be fulfilled or refunded
- ⚠️ Deployment fee NOT REFUNDABLE
- ⚠️ Brand Coin remains on-chain (cannot be removed)
- You may appeal at contact@cc0co.xyz
7. Intellectual Property
CC0 Content
CC0 Company promotes Creative Commons Zero content. With CC0:
- ✓ Use, modify, remix freely
- ✓ No attribution required
- ✓ Commercial use allowed
- ✓ Create and sell derivatives
Non-CC0 Content
If using non-CC0 content:
- You must have proper rights/licenses
- You are solely responsible for infringement
- CC0 Company NOT liable for your violations
- We may terminate for valid DMCA notices
8. Financial Terms
Payment Processing
- Processed on Base blockchain
- Transactions irreversible once confirmed
- Gas fees paid by transaction initiator
- CC0 Company cannot reverse blockchain transactions
Fees
- Deployment: 0.005 ETH (one-time, non-refundable)
- Trading Fees: Merchant Referral Wallet receives Creator rewards
Taxes
You are responsible for all taxes. Consult a tax professional.
9. Customer Orders
As a merchant, you must:
- Accurately describe products
- Honor displayed prices
- Fulfill orders timely
- Provide tracking information
- Handle returns per your policy
- Respond to customer inquiries
Repeated complaints may result in store termination.
10. Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Blockchain Transactions
- ⚠️ All transactions are FINAL and IRREVERSIBLE
- You are responsible for transaction accuracy
- CC0 Company cannot reverse or refund
- Gas fees separate from product prices
Wallet Security
- You are solely responsible for wallet security
- Never share private keys or seed phrases
- CC0 Company never asks for private keys
- We are NOT liable for lost/stolen crypto
Smart Contract Risks
- Smart contracts may contain bugs
- Brand Coins deployed via Zora (third-party)
- CC0 Company NOT liable for smart contract failures
- Use blockchain services at your own risk
11. Disclaimers
CC0 Company is provided "AS IS" without warranties:
- No warranty of merchantability
- No warranty of fitness for purpose
- No guarantee of uninterrupted operation
- Token values may fluctuate
- You may lose money trading tokens
- Not responsible for third-party failures
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- Liability limited to fees paid in past 12 months
- NOT liable for indirect or consequential damages
- NOT liable for lost profits or data
- NOT liable for third-party actions
- NOT liable for blockchain failures
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify CC0 Company from claims arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of laws
- Your products or services
- Your Brand Coin operations
- Customer disputes
14. Dispute Resolution
Before legal action:
- Contact contact@cc0co.xyz
- Attempt informal resolution
- Wait 30 days for response
Governing Law: These Terms are governed by French law.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms. Changes effective upon posting with email notification for material changes. Continued use means acceptance.
16. Termination
Your Right: Stop using anytime. Request deletion at contact@cc0co.xyz
Our Right: Terminate immediately for violations, fraud, or security risks
Effect: Access revoked, store disabled, Brand Coin remains on-chain
17. Store Owner Acknowledgment
By deploying a store, you specifically acknowledge:
- ✓ 0.005 ETH deployment fee is non-refundable
- ✓ Merchant Referral Wallet cannot be changed
- ✓ Responsible for all store content and operations
- ✓ CC0 Company may terminate for Terms violations
- ✓ Brand Coins remain on-chain if store terminated
- ✓ Solely responsible for taxes and legal compliance
- ✓ All blockchain transactions final and irreversible
18. Contact Us
Questions about these Terms?
Email: contact@cc0co.xyz
Website: cc0.company
By using CC0 Company, you agree to these Terms of Service.
