By accessing or using Merkleshare, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the service.

Merkleshare is a file sharing platform that allows users to upload, organize, and share files using decentralized storage on the Sia network. The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account and all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate information when creating an account and keep your authentication credentials secure.

You agree not to use Merkleshare to:

• Upload, share, or distribute content that infringes on intellectual property rights
• Share copyrighted material without authorization from the rights holder
• Distribute illegal content, including but not limited to child exploitation material
• Upload malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Harass, abuse, or harm others
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to circumvent security measures or abuse the platform

You retain ownership of the content you upload to Merkleshare. By uploading content, you grant Merkleshare a license to store, process, and transmit your content as necessary to provide the service.

You represent that you have the right to upload and share any content you submit to the platform.

Merkleshare respects intellectual property rights. If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown request. We will process valid requests in accordance with applicable law.

Repeat infringers may have their accounts terminated.

We reserve the right to remove content and suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms. We may also remove content in response to valid legal requests or when required by law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Merkleshare and its operators 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 or inability to use the service
• Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or your data
• Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the service
• Any content obtained from the service

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Merkleshare and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the service or violation of these terms.

We do not guarantee that the service will be available at all times. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the service at any time without notice. We are not liable for any modification, suspension, or discontinuation of the service.

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes.

These terms are governed by applicable law. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service will be resolved in accordance with applicable law.

If you have questions about these terms, please contact us through the platform.