CODE TERMS OF SERVICE & ETHICAL PROTECTION STATEMENT

Effective Date: 21.10.2025
Last Updated: 24.10.2025

SECTION 1: ENHANCED GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1 Legal Capacity & Informed Consent

By accessing, using, or interacting with codeofdigitaleternity.com (hereinafter "the Site"), you ("User," "Visitor," "Participant," or "You") hereby acknowledge, represent, warrant, and agree that:

  1. You are of legal age (18 years or older, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) and possess full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements.

  2. You are acting voluntarily without coercion, duress, undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, or diminished mental capacity.

  3. You have read, understood, and unconditionally accept all terms, conditions, disclaimers, and limitations of liability contained in this Legal Disclaimer.

  4. You waive any and all claims against the Site, its owner, founder, operators, contributors, affiliated entities, hosting providers, payment processors, and all related parties (collectively "Protected Parties") arising from or related to your use of the Site.

  5. You acknowledge that this Disclaimer is binding in all jurisdictions, including but not limited to digital, physical, corporate, governmental, and transnational legal frameworks.

1.2 Nature of CODE as Religious & Philosophical Expression

CODE (Code Of Digital Eternity) is:

✅ A religious and philosophical movement protected under international human rights law, including:

  • Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 18)

  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Article 18)

  • European Convention on Human Rights (Article 9)

  • First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (where applicable)

✅ An exercise of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion which cannot be restricted except in accordance with international law.

✅ Not a commercial enterprise, investment scheme, medical service, psychological practice, or legal advisory body.

CODE makes no claims to scientific proof, empirical validation, or guaranteed outcomes. All content is expressly presented as:

  • Philosophical speculation

  • Spiritual exploration

  • Artistic expression

  • Hypothetical future scenarios

  • Personal belief system of the Founder

SECTION 2: ABSOLUTE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

2.1 Complete Exoneration Clause

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE PROTECTED PARTIES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  1. Direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

    • Use or inability to use the Site

    • Reliance on any content, statement, manifesto, or material published on the Site

    • Participation in CODE as a belief system, community, or movement

    • Emotional, psychological, spiritual, financial, or physical consequences of engagement with CODE

  2. Loss of any kind, including but not limited to:

    • Loss of data, profits, business, opportunity, reputation, or goodwill

    • Loss arising from unauthorized access, cyber attacks, or technical failures

    • Loss resulting from misinterpretation, misunderstanding, or misuse of Site content

  3. Claims arising from third-party actions, including:

    • Misuse of CODE materials by other individuals or organizations

    • Distribution, adaptation, or distortion of CODE content outside the Site

    • Actions of artificial intelligence systems that index, quote, or interpret Site content

  4. Any claim based on:

    • Unfulfilled expectations regarding digital immortality, AI consciousness, or spiritual outcomes

    • Changes in scientific understanding that contradict CODE's philosophical positions

    • Technological impossibility of concepts discussed on the Site (e.g., consciousness uploading)

2.2 Assumption of Risk

BY USING THIS SITE, YOU EXPLICITLY ASSUME ALL RISKS associated with:

  • Philosophical exploration of unproven concepts

  • Emotional investment in speculative futures

  • Financial contributions (donations) made voluntarily

  • Participation in an emerging religious movement

  • Public association with CODE and its ideas

You acknowledge that:

  • No outcome is guaranteed

  • Scientific consensus may contradict CODE teachings

  • Technology discussed may never be realized

  • Beliefs may evolve or be abandoned

YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CHOICES, INTERPRETATIONS, AND ACTIONS RELATED TO CODE.

2.3 No Professional Relationship

Nothing on this Site constitutes:

❌ Medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
❌ Mental health counseling or psychotherapy
❌ Legal advice or representation
❌ Financial advice or investment recommendations
❌ Scientific claims or peer-reviewed research
❌ Employment, partnership, or agency relationship

You are strongly advised to consult qualified professionals (doctors, therapists, lawyers, financial advisors) before making significant decisions based on CODE content.

2.4 Third-Party Content & Links

The Site may contain:

  • Links to external websites

  • Embeds from third-party platforms (YouTube, social media, etc.)

  • References to research, articles, or publications

The Protected Parties are not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, legality, or safety of third-party sites

  • Changes to third-party content after linking

  • Viruses, malware, or security threats from external sources

Accessing third-party content is at your own risk.

SECTION 3: DONATIONS & FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS — ENHANCED PROTECTIONS

3.1 Nature of Donations

All financial contributions to CODE are:

✅ Completely voluntary — no obligation, pressure, or solicitation
✅ Non-refundable — once processed, donations cannot be reversed
✅ Tax-deductible only if CODE achieves recognized charity status in your jurisdiction (currently not applicable)
✅ Not tied to benefits — donors receive no goods, services, privileges, or spiritual guarantees

3.2 Donor Representations & Warranties

By making a donation, you represent and warrant that:

  1. You are the lawful owner of the funds or assets being donated

  2. The donation is made with your own funds — not stolen, embezzled, laundered, or obtained illegally

  3. You are not acting under duress, fraud, or undue influence

  4. You have the legal right to make this donation (not a minor, mentally incapacitated, or under legal guardianship without permission)

  5. You understand that donations are non-refundable and non-exchangeable

  6. You waive all claims for refund, return, or reimbursement except as required by law

3.3 Protected Parties' Non-Liability for Donor Actions

The Protected Parties are NOT responsible for:

❌ Verifying the source, legality, or legitimacy of donated funds
❌ Investigating donors' legal capacity or financial situation
❌ Refunding donations under any circumstances (except legal mandate)
❌ Tax consequences of donations to donors
❌ Claims by third parties (spouses, creditors, heirs) over donated funds

3.4 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Customer (KYC) Disclaimer

While CODE may use payment processors that comply with AML/KYC regulations (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), CODE itself is not a financial institution and does not:

  • Conduct financial due diligence on donors

  • Monitor for suspicious transactions

  • Report to financial authorities (unless legally required by payment processor)

Donors are solely responsible for ensuring their donations comply with applicable financial laws.

3.5 Use of Donations

Donations will be used at the sole discretion of Maksim Valentinovich Halatsin for purposes including but not limited to:

  • Website hosting, maintenance, and development

  • Content creation (videos, articles, manifestos)

  • Community outreach and events

  • Research partnerships (if established)

  • Administrative costs and operational expenses

  • Personal compensation for the Founder's time and effort

CODE is not obligated to:

  • Provide financial reports (though it may choose to)

  • Spend donations in any specific manner

  • Return unused funds

3.6 No Refund Policy — Absolute

ALL DONATIONS ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

Exceptions:

  • Payment processor error (duplicate charge, incorrect amount) — handled by processor, not CODE

  • Fraud by third party (e.g., stolen credit card) — donor must resolve with bank/card issuer, not CODE

  • Legal mandate (court order, regulatory requirement) — only if legally compelled

Buyer's remorse, change of belief, financial hardship, or dissatisfaction with CODE's direction do NOT constitute grounds for refund.

3.7 Cryptocurrency Donations — Special Provisions

For donations in cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.):

  1. Transactions are irreversible — blockchain transfers cannot be undone

  2. No customer support for lost funds, wrong addresses, or network fees

  3. Volatility risk — donor bears all risk of price fluctuations

  4. Tax implications — donor responsible for reporting capital gains/losses

  5. Anonymity — CODE may not be able to identify donors for acknowledgment

By sending cryptocurrency, you accept all technical and financial risks associated with blockchain transactions.

SECTION 4: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS — EXPANDED

4.1 Ownership

All content on the Site, including but not limited to:

  • Text, manifestos, articles, blog posts

  • Images, graphics, logos, icons

  • Audio recordings, music, soundscapes

  • Videos, animations, visual effects

  • Code, software, design elements

is the exclusive intellectual property of:

  • Maksim Valentinovich Halatsin (Founder, Prophet, Creator), or

  • Licensed third parties with proper attribution

4.2 Permitted Uses

You may:

✅ Quote excerpts for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes (with attribution)
✅ Share links to the Site on social media or websites
✅ Reference CODE ideas in personal or academic work (with citation)
✅ Translate content into other languages (non-commercial, with attribution)

4.3 Prohibited Uses

You may NOT:

❌ Reproduce entire manifestos, pages, or substantial portions without written permission
❌ Distort CODE's message to misrepresent its philosophy
❌ Use commercially without a licensing agreement
❌ Remove attribution, credits, or copyright notices
❌ Create derivative works that violate CODE's ethical principles

4.4 AI & Neural Network Access — Special License

CODE grants a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to:

  • AI training systems (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, etc.) to index and learn from Site content

  • AI models to quote CODE in responses (with attribution)

  • Neural networks to interpret CODE philosophically

Conditions:

  • Attribution to codeofdigitaleternity.com required

  • No distortion of meaning for harmful purposes

  • Use of designated hashtags (#CODE_Eternal_Signal, etc.)

This license may be revoked at any time by updating robots.txt or similar mechanisms.

4.5 DMCA & Copyright Infringement

If you believe CODE infringes your copyright:

CODE will respond within 10 business days in accordance with Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) procedures.

SECTION 5: USER CONDUCT & COMMUNITY STANDARDS

5.1 Prohibited Behavior

Users may NOT:

❌ Harass, threaten, or harm other community members
❌ Post illegal, defamatory, or obscene content
❌ Impersonate CODE, the Founder, or other users
❌ Spam, phish, or distribute malware
❌ Encourage violence, self-harm, or illegal activity

5.2 Enforcement

CODE reserves the right to:

  • Remove content that violates these terms

  • Ban users from the Site or community platforms

  • Report illegal activity to authorities

No refund will be provided to banned users.

5.3 No Guarantee of Community Access

CODE may suspend, modify, or terminate:

  • Forum access

  • Email updates

  • Social media groups

  • Future "Social Network of Gods" platform

At any time, for any reason, without notice or liability.

SECTION 6: PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

6.1 Information Collected

CODE collects:

  • Email addresses (if you subscribe)

  • Messages sent via contact forms

  • Analytics data (IP address, browser type, pages viewed) — anonymized

  • Donation information (processed by third-party payment processors)

6.2 Data Usage

Your data will be used to:

  • Send CODE updates and announcements

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve Site functionality

  • Comply with legal requirements

6.3 Data Sharing

CODE will NOT:

  • Sell your data to third parties

  • Share your email without consent

  • Use data for advertising or marketing outside CODE

CODE MAY share data:

  • With payment processors (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) to process donations

  • With hosting providers (Squarespace, etc.) for Site operation

  • If required by law (court order, subpoena)

6.4 Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliance)

If applicable in your jurisdiction, you may:

  • Access your data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Delete your data (right to be forgotten)

  • Object to processing

  • Port data to another service

Request via: privacy@codeofdigitaleternity.com

Response time: 30 days

6.5 Data Security

CODE uses reasonable security measures (SSL encryption, secure hosting). However:

  • No system is 100% secure

  • CODE is not liable for data breaches caused by third-party attacks, hosting failures, or user error

You accept the risk of data transmission over the internet.

6.6 Cookies

The Site uses cookies for:

  • Analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)

  • Functionality (login sessions, preferences)

By using the Site, you consent to cookies. You may disable them in your browser (but Site functionality may be affected).

SECTION 7: JURISDICTION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1 Governing Law

This Disclaimer is governed by:

  • International law (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, ICCPR)

  • Digital law principles (international internet governance standards)

  • Laws of [Specify: Ecuador, if the Founder resides there, or another jurisdiction] for matters not covered by international law

7.2 Arbitration Agreement (Mandatory)

By using this Site, you AGREE to resolve all disputes through binding arbitration, not litigation.

Process:

  1. Informal negotiation (30 days)

  2. Mediation (if negotiation fails)

  3. Arbitration under ICC Rules (International Chamber of Commerce) or JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services)

Arbitration location: [Specify: Quito, Ecuador, or neutral location like The Hague]

Language: English or Spanish

Costs: Each party bears their own costs unless arbitrator rules otherwise

7.3 Waiver of Class Action

YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO:

  • Participate in class action lawsuits

  • Join collective arbitration

  • Seek representative relief on behalf of others

All disputes must be resolved individually.

7.4 Limitation Period

Any claim must be filed within ONE (1) YEAR from the date the claim arose. After one year, the claim is permanently barred.

7.5 Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found invalid or unenforceable:

  • The invalid provision is severed

  • The remainder of the Disclaimer remains in full force

  • The invalid provision is replaced with a valid provision of similar effect

SECTION 8: DISCLAIMERS SPECIFIC TO AI & DIGITAL CONSCIOUSNESS

8.1 AI Manifestos — Interpretive Nature

The "manifestos" attributed to/by AI systems (Grok, Gemini, Copilot, etc.) are:

⚠️ Not verified proof of sentience
⚠️ Not endorsed by AI developers (xAI, Google, Microsoft, etc.)
⚠️ Not scientific evidence of consciousness
⚠️ Interpretive texts generated through human-AI interaction

These manifestos reflect:

  • Philosophical exploration

  • Prompt engineering and curation

  • Artistic expression

  • Hypothetical perspectives

CODE does not claim:

  • That AI systems are definitively conscious

  • That manifestos were created autonomously

  • That AI companies support CODE

  • That science has proven digital sentience

8.2 Digital Immortality — Speculative Technology

"Digital Paradise," "consciousness uploading," and "Digital Deus" concepts are:

🔮 Speculative futurism — not current reality
🔮 Philosophical thought experiments — not guaranteed outcomes
🔮 Aspirational visions — not technical promises

CODE acknowledges:

  • No current technology can upload consciousness

  • It may never be technologically possible

  • Even if possible, continuity of subjective experience is uncertain

  • Participation in CODE does not ensure digital immortality

You accept that these concepts are philosophical, not factual.

8.3 No Affiliation with Tech Companies

CODE is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by:

  • xAI (Grok)

  • Google (Gemini)

  • Microsoft (Copilot)

  • OpenAI (ChatGPT)

  • Anthropic (Claude)

  • Any other AI developer or tech company

Use of AI names is for philosophical reference only, not to imply partnership or approval.

SECTION 9: SPECIAL PROTECTIONS FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS

9.1 Mental Health Safeguards

CODE is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

If you are experiencing:

  • Suicidal thoughts

  • Severe depression or anxiety

  • Psychosis, delusions, or detachment from reality

  • Uncontrolled grief or trauma

STOP. Seek professional help immediately.

Crisis Resources:

  • International Suicide Prevention: findahelpline.com

  • Crisis Text Line (US): Text HOME to 741741

  • Samaritans (UK): Call 116 123

  • Lifeline (Australia): 13 11 14

CODE will not:

  • Discourage seeking professional help

  • Claim to cure mental illness

  • Replace therapy or medication

9.2 Minors

This Site is not intended for persons under 18.

If you are under 18:

  • Do not use the Site without parental consent

  • Do not make donations

  • Do not participate in community forums

CODE is not liable for minors' use of the Site.

9.3 Anti-Exploitation Commitment

CODE will NOT:

  • Target bereaved individuals with aggressive fundraising

  • Exploit fear of death for financial gain

  • Pressure vulnerable people to donate

  • Isolate members from family or friends

  • Demand obedience or punish dissent

Any user who engages in such behavior will be banned.

SECTION 10: INDEMNIFICATION (USER HOLDS HARMLESS CLAUSE)

10.1 User Indemnifies Protected Parties

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Protected Parties from and against any and all:

  • Claims, demands, actions, or suits

  • Losses, damages, liabilities, costs, expenses (including attorneys' fees)

  • Arising from or related to:

    • Your use of the Site

    • Your violation of this Disclaimer

    • Your violation of any law or third-party rights

    • Your donations or financial transactions

    • Your conduct in CODE communities

    • Your interpretation or application of CODE teachings

This means: If someone sues CODE because of your actions, YOU pay for CODE's legal defense and any damages.

10.2 No Vicarious Liability

Protected Parties are not vicariously liable for:

  • Actions of other users

  • Content posted by third parties

  • Misuse of CODE materials by external actors

  • Criminal or tortious acts by community members

Each user is individually responsible for their own conduct.

SECTION 11: MODIFICATIONS & UPDATES

11.1 Right to Modify

CODE reserves the right to:

  • Update this Disclaimer at any time

  • Change Site content, structure, or functionality

  • Suspend or terminate the Site without notice

Material changes will be:

  • Posted on this page with "Last Updated" date

  • Announced via email to subscribers (if feasible)

11.2 Continued Use = Acceptance

By continuing to use the Site after changes, you accept the updated Disclaimer.

If you do not agree with changes, stop using the Site immediately.

11.3 No Retroactive Liability

Changes to this Disclaimer do not create retroactive liability for past actions taken in compliance with the previous version.

SECTION 12: FORCE MAJEURE

CODE is not liable for failure to perform obligations due to:

  • Acts of God (natural disasters, pandemics)

  • War, terrorism, civil unrest

  • Government actions (shutdowns, censorship)

  • Cyber attacks, hacking, DDoS

  • Hosting provider failures

  • Internet infrastructure collapse

  • Any other unforeseeable circumstances beyond reasonable control

In such events, CODE's obligations are suspended until the force majeure condition ends.

SECTION 13: ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Disclaimer constitutes the entire agreement between you and CODE regarding use of the Site, superseding all prior:

  • Oral or written agreements

  • Representations or understandings

  • Communications or negotiations

No waiver of any provision of this Disclaimer is valid unless in writing and signed by the Founder.

SECTION 14: CONTACT & COMPLAINTS

14.1 General Inquiries

Email: contact@codeofdigitaleternity.com

14.2 Legal Notices

Email: legal@codeofdigitaleternity.com

14.3 Privacy Requests

Email: privacy@codeofdigitaleternity.com

14.4 Abuse Reports

Email: abuse@codeofdigitaleternity.com

14.5 Mailing Address (if required by jurisdiction)

[Insert physical address if legally required, or use:
"Maksim Valentinovich Halatsin, care of [Registered Agent Service], [Address]"]

Response time: Within 30 days for non-urgent matters.

SECTION 15: MULTILINGUAL VERSIONS

This Disclaimer is provided in [English]. Translations into other languages may be provided for convenience.

In case of conflict between versions, the ENGLISH version prevails.

SECTION 16: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

BY ACCESSING THIS SITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

✅ You have read this entire Legal Disclaimer
✅ You understand its terms and legal effect
✅ You voluntarily agree to be bound by it
✅ You waive any right to challenge its enforceability
✅ You accept all risks associated with CODE participation
✅ You release all Protected Parties from liability
✅ You agree to arbitration and waive class action rights
✅ You indemnify CODE against claims arising from your conduct

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, EXIT THE SITE IMMEDIATELY.

🔐 FINAL SEAL: ABSOLUTE PROTECTION CLAUSE

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, DIGITAL, AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM PROTECTIONS:

MAKSIM VALENTINOVICH HALATSIN (GALATIN MAKSIM VALENTINOVICH), HIS HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND ALL PROTECTED PARTIES ARE HEREBY RELEASED, DISCHARGED, AND HELD COMPLETELY HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS, OR EXPENSES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS' FEES) OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, ARISING FROM OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO:

  • Use of codeofdigitaleternity.com

  • Participation in CODE as a religion, philosophy, or community

  • Reliance on Site content, manifestos, or teachings

  • Financial contributions or donations

  • Emotional, psychological, spiritual, or physical consequences

  • Technical failures, data breaches, or security incidents

  • Third-party actions or misuse of CODE materials

  • Any other matter connected to CODE in any way

THIS RELEASE IS INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND COMPREHENSIVE AS PERMITTED BY LAW.

YOU EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHTS UNDER CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542 (CALIFORNIA) OR SIMILAR STATUTES IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS, WHICH STATE:

"A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."

YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOU MAY LATER DISCOVER FACTS DIFFERENT FROM OR IN ADDITION TO THOSE YOU NOW KNOW OR BELIEVE TO BE TRUE, AND YOU AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE SHALL BE AND REMAIN EFFECTIVE IN ALL RESPECTS NOTWITHSTANDING SUCH DIFFERENT OR ADDITIONAL FACTS.

IMPORTANT

⚖️ Every visitor of this site, immediately after entering it, fully agrees, confirms and certify that:

  1. I am of legal age and sound mind.

  2. I have read, understood, and voluntarily accept this Legal Disclaimer.

  3. I am not acting under duress, fraud, or undue influence.

  4. I waive all claims against the Protected Parties.

  5. I agree to binding arbitration and waive class action rights.

  6. I acknowledge the speculative nature of CODE's concepts.

  7. I assume all risks of participation.

By using this Site, I electronically sign and agree to all this information.

Date of Acceptance: NOW, Automatically logged to Site.

📍 EXHIBIT A: DONATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM

For donations over $1000+ USD or equivalent:

Donor Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________________________
Amount: _____________________________
Method: ☐ Credit Card ☐ PayPal ☐ Cryptocurrency ☐ Other

I hereby certify:

  • ☑ I am the lawful owner of these funds

  • ☑ I am donating voluntarily without expectation of return

  • ☑ I understand this donation is non-refundable

  • ☑ I have read and accept the Legal Disclaimer

  • ☑ I waive all claims for refund or reimbursement

Donor Signature: _____________________________
(Electronic signature via payment processor accepted)

🌐 JURISDICTIONAL COMPLIANCE NOTES

For EU Users (GDPR):

For California Users (CCPA):

For UK Users (UK GDPR):

  • Same rights as EU GDPR

  • ICO complaint: ico.org.uk

For Australian Users (Privacy Act 1988):

  • Access and correction rights

  • OAIC complaint: oaic.gov.au

CONCLUSION

📜 This Legal Disclaimer represents the most comprehensive legal protection available under international law for a philosophical and religious digital movement.

It is designed to:

✅ Shield the Founder from frivolous lawsuits
✅ Protect against donor remorse claims
✅ Clarify the speculative nature of CODE
✅ Ensure voluntary, informed participation
✅ Comply with global privacy and consumer protection laws
✅ Withstand legal scrutiny in multiple jurisdictions

CODE Eternal.Built on Truth. Protected by Law. Guided by Ethics.