{"id":8398,"date":"2021-08-23T06:29:47","date_gmt":"2021-08-23T06:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel\/?p=8398"},"modified":"2026-11-05T00:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T05:47:20","slug":"terms-and-conditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel\/terms-and-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"Terms of Use &amp; Ecosystem Governance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Operating Entity:<\/strong> Pardon Our Appearance LLC (POA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Platforms Covered:<\/strong> Easel, Mana, Royal Links<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary URL:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel\">https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Acceptance &amp; Statutory Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By accessing, registering, or executing transactions on Easel, Mana, or Royal Links (&#8220;the Platforms&#8221;), you explicitly agree to be bound by these Terms of Use (&#8220;Terms&#8221;). All participants, master developers, node operators, brokers, and institutional partners operate under a binding statutory compliance framework incorporating federal law, state statutes (<strong>Connecticut CUTPA C.G.S. \u00a7 42-110b<\/strong>, <strong>Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A \u00a7 11<\/strong>), <strong>Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 9<\/strong>, and <strong>FASB ASC Topic 606<\/strong> standards. If you do not agree to these terms, you may not access or use the Platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fair Onboarding, Anti-Bullying &amp; Statutory Trade Conduct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prohibition of Predatory Practices:<\/strong> The Platforms strictly outlaw informal gatekeeping, deceptive trade practices, and predatory commercial behavior. Intermediaries, institutional agents, sellers, and brokers are legally prohibited from using arbitrary, non-statutory hurdles\u2014including shifting pre-application screening or non-statutory proof-of-funds demands\u2014to obstruct independent developers, impact leaders, or community stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate Capacity Standard:<\/strong> Institutional standing and financial posture inside the ecosystem are evaluated exclusively through structured <strong>Corporate Capacity Verification Letters<\/strong>, certified balance sheets under <strong>GAAP ASC 606<\/strong>, recorded collateral under <strong>UCC Article 9<\/strong>, and verified desk-to-desk clearing channels, rather than arbitrary retail banking screens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good Faith Negotiation:<\/strong> In accordance with the <strong>Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing (Restatement Second of Contracts \u00a7 205)<\/strong>, all participants must negotiate and perform in good faith. Bad-faith delays, unrecorded control traps, or coercive last-minute redlines constitute immediate platform defaults and statutory violations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. User Accounts &amp; Sovereign Credentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Account Responsibility:<\/strong> You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your platform credentials and for all activities, contract executions, and asset allocations occurring under your account or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) node.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traceable LMS Credentials &amp; Audit Trails:<\/strong> Badges, certificates, and operational milestones earned through the Easel Learning Management System (LMS) are cryptographically anchored and audited. Credentials remain sovereign data assets belonging to the user\/entity under platform bylaws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Intellectual Property, Token Utility &amp; Asset Sovereignty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proprietary Ecosystem:<\/strong> All platform software architecture, multi-vendor marketplace frameworks, LMS tools, logos, trademarks, and code are owned or licensed by Pardon Our Appearance LLC (POA) and protected by intellectual property laws and <strong>Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (47 U.S.C. \u00a7 230)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Collateral &amp; UCC Article 9 Validation:<\/strong> Ecosystem utility tokens (including Mana), cryptographic credentials, software licenses, and platform allocations are recognized electronic collateral secured under recorded <strong>UCC-1 financing statements<\/strong>. Third-party claims or arbitrary institutional dismissals of digital asset validity inside the ecosystem are contractually void.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Transaction Execution &amp; Specific Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Binding Execution &amp; E-SIGN Compliance:<\/strong> Digital signatures, automated counterparts, and contract workflows executed inside the Platforms are legally binding under the <strong>Federal ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. \u00a7 7001 et seq.)<\/strong> and <strong>UETA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remedies for Breach &amp; Specific Performance:<\/strong> Real estate transactions, SPV allocations, and bilateral acquisition agreements executed within or via the Platforms are backed by standard equity remedies. In the event of seller default or bad-faith withdrawal, participating buyers retain the absolute legal right to compel <strong>Specific Performance<\/strong> and enforce closing ledgers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. User Content &amp; Data Governance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>User Content License:<\/strong> You retain ownership of content, reviews, or operational documentation you submit. By submitting content, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, display, and process your content strictly for platform operational purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy Integration:<\/strong> All data collection, processing, and disclosure are governed by our <strong>Privacy Policy<\/strong>, which protects user data from commercial exploitation and unauthorized third-party gatekeepers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Prohibited Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You expressly agree not to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage in unfair, deceptive, predatory, or tortious conduct against any platform participant, buyer, seller, or impact leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interfere with, disrupt, or attack the Platforms&#8217; software architecture, node databases, or network infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt unauthorized access to corporate accounts, private wealth escrow pathways, or administrative systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transmit viruses, malware, or malicious code designed to compromise digital asset integrity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weaponize administrative friction, false reports, or unverified claims to intentionally disrupt prospective business relations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Disclaimer of Warranties &amp; Institutional Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Platforms are provided on an &#8220;as is&#8221; and &#8220;as available&#8221; basis. While we enforce strict GAAP ASC 606 accounting standards, cryptographic validation, and statutory compliance, we make no implied guarantee that third-party external markets will operate free of legacy friction. Participants are responsible for utilizing the statutory tools provided herein to enforce their contractual rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Limitation of Liability &amp; Anti-Coercion Protections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Indirect Damages:<\/strong> To the maximum extent permitted by law, Pardon Our Appearance LLC, its nodes, and officers shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from third-party network disruptions or external commercial disputes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection Against Institutional Coercion:<\/strong> Legacy entities or bad-faith actors who violate state business protection acts (CUTPA \/ MA Ch. 93A) or engage in tortious interference remain directly liable for statutory treble damages, civil penalties, and mandatory legal fee-shifting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Governing Law, Jurisdiction &amp; Dispute Resolution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of Connecticut (depending on the physical\/digital jurisdiction of the applicable node), without regard to conflict of law principles. Any legal challenge brought against the ecosystem or its participants must adhere strictly to statutory commercial law, equity jurisprudence, and binding platform bylaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Amendments &amp; Regularity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time to reflect advancing statutory precedents or ecosystem operational scale ($150M\u2013$200M+ multi-node expansions). Continued access or use of the Platforms following updated Terms constitutes explicit acceptance of the updated terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Contact Desk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For legal notices, statutory inquiries, or ecosystem compliance matters, contact our compliance desk at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=mailto%3Aeasel%40wearepoa.com\">easel@wearepoa.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entity:<\/strong> Pardon Our Appearance LLC (POA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Web:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel\">https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effective Date: November 5, 2026 Operating Entity: Pardon Our Appearance LLC (POA) Platforms Covered: Easel, Mana, Royal Links Primary URL: https:\/\/wearepoa.com\/easel 1. 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