Terms of
Service

Definitions & Interpretive Framework

The following defined terms apply throughout this Agreement and all related MADECX legal instruments. Defined terms appearing in the singular shall be construed to include the plural where the context so requires, and vice versa.

Acceptance of Terms

• 2.1
  Binding Acceptance. By (i) clicking "Accept & Continue" during the onboarding flow, (ii) completing account registration, (iii) submitting any Cultural Property for registration, or (iv) accessing any authenticated portion of the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and irrevocably agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety.
• 2.2
  Electronic Formation. These Terms constitute a valid and enforceable contract formed through electronic means, in accordance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act) and applicable state electronic records legislation. No physical signature is required.
• 2.3
  Entity Acceptance. If you accept these Terms on behalf of a corporation, trust, estate, nonprofit, or other legal entity, you represent and warrant that you hold the authority to bind that entity. In such case, "you" and "User" shall refer to the entity.
• 2.4
  Supplemental Agreements. These Terms are supplemented by the MADECX Privacy Agreement (MADECX-PRIV-2026), which is incorporated herein by reference. Additional binding instruments include the CCA and the Cultural Use License, each of which supplements but does not supersede these Terms except as to their specific subject matter.
• 2.5
  Complete Agreement. These Terms, together with all referenced supplemental instruments, constitute the entire agreement between MADECX and the User with respect to Platform use, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, warranties, or agreements, whether oral or written.

Eligibility & Authority

• 3.1
  Age Requirement. The Platform is available exclusively to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. Individuals under this age may not create accounts or submit data. MADECX reserves the right to terminate accounts where User age is found to be misrepresented.
• 3.2
  Legal Capacity. Users must possess full legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under the laws of their jurisdiction of residence. Acceptance by a party under legal disability, guardianship, or conservatorship without proper authorization is void.
• 3.3
  Jurisdictional Compliance. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the Platform complies with all laws, regulations, and applicable sanctions regimes in their jurisdiction. MADECX does not represent that the Platform is appropriate or lawful for use in all jurisdictions.
• 3.4
  Restricted Territories. Users located in, or acting on behalf of entities organized in, jurisdictions subject to comprehensive United States economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) are prohibited from accessing or using the Platform.
• 3.5
  Suspension History. Individuals or entities previously suspended or terminated from the Platform for violations of these Terms or any supplemental agreement may not re-register without the express written consent of MADECX.

Account Registration & Security

• 4.1
  Registration Requirement. Access to core Platform functionality requires the creation of a User account. Account registration requires submission of accurate, complete, and current identifying information including full legal name, valid email address, and such additional information as MADECX may require for identity verification purposes.
• 4.2
  Accuracy Obligation. Users represent and warrant that all information provided during and after registration is and shall remain accurate, current, and complete. Users must promptly update their account information if any submitted data becomes inaccurate or outdated.
• 4.3
  Account Security. Users bear sole responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials. Users shall immediately notify MADECX at security@made.cx upon discovery or reasonable suspicion of any unauthorized access to their account.
• 4.4
  Account Non-Transferability. User accounts are personal and non-transferable. The assignment, sale, sublicense, or other conveyance of account access rights to any third party — with or without consideration — is strictly prohibited and constitutes grounds for immediate account termination.
• 4.5
  Single Account Rule. Each User may maintain only one active account unless MADECX expressly authorizes otherwise in writing. MADECX reserves the right to merge or terminate duplicate accounts at its discretion.
• 4.6
  Verification Requirements. MADECX may, at any time, require additional identity verification, documentation, or credentialing as a condition of maintaining account access or registering Cultural Property. Failure to provide requested verification within the stated timeframe may result in suspension of account privileges.

Permitted Use of the Platform

MADECX grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform in accordance with these Terms and solely for the purposes described herein. This license is personal to the User and may not be exercised on behalf of third parties without explicit authorization.

All permitted uses are subject to MADECX's technical access controls, rate limits, and operational policies as published in the MADECX Developer Documentation. MADECX reserves the right to modify access permissions for any User category upon thirty (30) days' notice.

Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited on or in connection with the Platform. Violations may result in immediate account suspension, permanent termination, civil liability, and referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities.

Platform Availability & Modifications

• 7.1
  No Uptime Guarantee. MADECX does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free Platform availability. The Platform is provided on an "as available" basis. Scheduled and emergency maintenance may result in temporary service interruptions, for which MADECX shall bear no liability.
• 7.2
  Modification Rights. MADECX reserves the right, at any time and in its sole discretion, to modify, enhance, deprecate, or discontinue any feature, functionality, or component of the Platform, including the CPVE scoring model, Ledger display, registry workflows, and licensing infrastructure.
• 7.3
  Material Changes. Where a modification materially reduces the core functionality of the Platform in a manner that adversely affects existing Users, MADECX will provide no fewer than thirty (30) days' advance written notice. Non-material changes may be implemented without notice.
• 7.4
  Access Restrictions. MADECX may suspend, restrict, or terminate access to all or any portion of the Platform in response to legal obligations, regulatory directives, security threats, infrastructure failures, or force majeure events.

Cultural Property Registration

The cultural property registration process is the foundational commercial act of the MADECX Platform. All registration submissions are subject to verification, editorial review, and MADECX's registration standards as published in the Platform Documentation.

• 8.1
  Submission Warranty. By submitting Cultural Property for registration, Users irrevocably represent and warrant that: (i) they are the sole and original creator or an authorized agent of the creator; (ii) the submission does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party; (iii) all provenance documentation submitted is authentic; and (iv) no prior registration, claim, or encumbrance exists that would invalidate or conflict with the registration.
• 8.2
  BCID Assignment. Upon successful verification, MADECX will assign a BCID to the registered Cultural Property. BCID assignment constitutes a Platform registration record and does not constitute a legal copyright registration, trademark registration, or any other form of government-issued intellectual property protection.
• 8.3
  Ledger Publication. The following data elements will be published to the MADECX public Ledger upon BCID assignment: asset name, creator attribution, BCID number, registration date, asset category, and verification status. Users expressly consent to this disclosure as an inherent function of Platform registration.
• 8.4
  Verification Discretion. MADECX reserves the right to decline, defer, or revoke any registration in its sole discretion, including where submitted documentation is incomplete, inconsistent, suspected to be fraudulent, or where competing rights claims create unresolved conflicts.
• 8.5
  Custodial Registration. Estates, trusts, foundations, and institutions registering Cultural Property on behalf of deceased or incapacitated creators must submit proof of authorized custodial authority. Unauthorized custodial registration constitutes a material breach of these Terms.
• 8.6
  Ledger Immutability. BCID issuances and registration history entries in the Ledger are treated as immutable records for purposes of audit, legal compliance, and provenance integrity. Corrections or amendments are recorded as supplemental entries, not replacements of prior records.

Intellectual Property Rights

• 9.1
  Creator Ownership. All intellectual property rights in submitted Cultural Property remain exclusively vested in the Creator or the Creator's authorized successor, estate, or custodian. Registration on the Platform does not transfer, assign, encumber, or create any license in favor of MADECX, except as expressly stated in Sections 9.2 through 9.4.
• 9.2
  Platform License Grant. By registering Cultural Property, the Creator grants MADECX a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to display, describe, index, and reproduce registered asset metadata — including the asset name, creator attribution, BCID, and category classification — solely for the purpose of operating, promoting, and maintaining the Platform and its public Ledger.
• 9.3
  Enforcement Delegation. Where a Creator has executed a CCA, MADECX may be authorized to act as the Creator's designated enforcement agent for purposes of DMCA takedown coordination, platform infringement reporting, and cultural lien prosecution. The scope of such delegation is governed exclusively by the CCA instrument.
• 9.4
  MADECX Proprietary Rights. All rights in and to the Platform infrastructure, CPVE algorithms, CPRS framework, design systems, software code, visual identity, and all MADECX-originated content are exclusively owned by MADECX, LLC and are protected by applicable intellectual property law. No license to MADECX's proprietary technology is granted to Users, express or implied.
• 9.5
  Moral Rights. Where applicable law provides for inalienable moral rights in cultural works, nothing in these Terms shall be construed to require any waiver or derogation of such rights. MADECX acknowledges the moral rights of creators as a matter of foundational Platform principle.

CPVE, Valuation & Scoring

• 10.1
  Informational Only. All CPVE-generated valuation scores, CPV Index ratings, Licensing Value Bands, and related outputs are provided for informational and reference purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, appraisal opinions, or legal certifications of value.
• 10.2
  Algorithm Confidentiality. The CPVE scoring methodology, input weighting parameters, comparative datasets, and algorithmic structure constitute Confidential Platform Data and proprietary trade secrets of MADECX. Users agree not to attempt to reverse engineer, reconstruct, or publish information about the CPVE methodology.
• 10.3
  Score Variability. CPVE scores are dynamic and subject to revision as market conditions, comparable asset data, and scoring parameters evolve. MADECX does not guarantee score stability and shall bear no liability for changes in valuation outputs over time.
• 10.4
  Third-Party Use. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or publish CPVE scores or Licensing Value Bands in any third-party context — including marketing materials, financial disclosures, press releases, or legal filings — without MADECX's express prior written consent.
• 10.5
  No Reliance Representation. MADECX expressly disclaims any representation that CPVE outputs are an accurate predictor of actual market value, liquidity, commercial licensing rates, or litigation outcomes. External appraisal or legal counsel should be obtained independently for any material commercial decision.

Licensing & Royalty Distribution

Where a Creator has executed a CCA, MADECX facilitates the issuance of Cultural Use Licenses and the collection and distribution of licensing royalties pursuant to the following framework. All royalty distributions are governed by the specific terms of the executed CCA.

• 11.1
  Standard Distribution. Unless otherwise specified in a Creator's CCA, net licensing proceeds are distributed as follows: eighty percent (80%) to the Creator, sixteen percent (16%) to MADECX as custodian and enforcement administrator, and four percent (4%) to the MADECX Cultural Reinvestment Fund. "Net proceeds" means gross licensing fees received less applicable payment processing costs and withholding tax obligations.
• 11.2
  Disbursement Schedule. Royalty disbursements are processed on a schedule as specified in the Creator's CCA instrument. MADECX shall not be liable for delays in disbursement caused by payment processor failures, banking holidays, bank-side verification requirements, or force majeure events.
• 11.3
  Tax Obligations. Creators are solely responsible for all income tax, self-employment tax, and reporting obligations arising from royalty disbursements received through the Platform. MADECX shall issue applicable tax forms (e.g., Form 1099) to US-based Creators as required by law. International Creators are responsible for compliance with their local tax jurisdiction's requirements.
• 11.4
  License Scope. Each Cultural Use License is a distinct legal instrument specifying the scope, duration, territory, permitted use type, and consideration applicable to the licensee's use of the registered Cultural Property. Terms of individual licenses are set through the Platform's licensing workflow and may not be modified without the mutual written consent of the Creator (or MADECX as authorized agent) and the Brand Partner.
• 11.5
  Cultural Reinvestment Fund. The four percent (4%) Cultural Reinvestment Fund allocation is governed by MADECX's Cultural Reinvestment Charter, which describes the allocation of such funds toward cultural education, creator development, and community infrastructure programs. MADECX publishes an annual Cultural Reinvestment Report detailing fund deployment.

Fees, Payment & Billing

• 12.1
  Fee Schedule. MADECX's current fee schedule for Platform services — including registration fees, subscription tiers, and transaction-based licensing commissions — is published at made.cx/pricing. MADECX reserves the right to modify its fee schedule upon thirty (30) days' notice to registered Users.
• 12.2
  Payment Authorization. By providing a payment method, Users authorize MADECX to charge all applicable fees as they become due. Fees are non-refundable except where expressly provided in MADECX's refund policy or where required by applicable law.
• 12.3
  Failed Payments. In the event of a failed payment, MADECX reserves the right to suspend access to paid Platform features until the outstanding balance is resolved. MADECX may assess a late payment fee on overdue balances in accordance with its published billing policies.
• 12.4
  Dispute Window. Users must submit written notice of any billing dispute to billing@made.cx within thirty (30) calendar days of the disputed charge. Charges not disputed within this period are deemed accepted. MADECX will investigate all timely disputes and respond within fifteen (15) business days.
• 12.5
  Taxes. All Platform fees are exclusive of applicable sales, use, goods-and-services, value-added, and similar taxes. Users are responsible for payment of all such taxes imposed on transactions with MADECX, except for taxes based on MADECX's net income.

Representations & Warranties

Each User, by accepting these Terms, makes the following representations and warranties to MADECX on a continuing basis for the duration of their account:

• 13.1
  The User has full legal authority to enter into this Agreement, and if acting on behalf of an entity, is duly authorized to bind that entity.
• 13.2
  All information submitted to the Platform — including registration data, identity documentation, provenance materials, and asset descriptions — is accurate, complete, and not misleading in any material respect.
• 13.3
  The User's use of the Platform will not violate any applicable law, regulation, court order, contractual obligation owed to any third party, or the rights of any individual or entity.
• 13.4
  All Cultural Property submitted for registration is free from undisclosed liens, encumbrances, competing ownership claims, or restrictions on registration that have not been disclosed to MADECX in writing prior to submission.
• 13.5
  The User is not a Specially Designated National, blocked person, or otherwise subject to OFAC sanctions, EU restrictive measures, or other applicable sanctions regimes that would prohibit transactions with MADECX.
• 13.6
  Disclaimer of MADECX Warranties. THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS. MADECX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

Indemnification

• 14.1
  User Indemnification Obligation. Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless MADECX, LLC and its members, managers, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and successors (collectively, "MADECX Indemnitees") from and against any and all third-party claims, demands, actions, proceedings, damages, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (i) the User's breach of any representation, warranty, or obligation under these Terms; (ii) the User's submission of Cultural Property to which the User did not have rights; (iii) the User's violation of any applicable law or regulation; (iv) the User's infringement or misappropriation of any third party's intellectual property rights; or (v) any third-party claim arising from a Cultural Use License issued on the User's behalf.
• 14.2
  Defense Control. MADECX reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by the User. In such case, the User agrees to cooperate fully with MADECX's defense and to provide all reasonably requested information, testimony, and documentation.
• 14.3
  Settlement. The User shall not settle any claim subject to indemnification without MADECX's prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, where such settlement imposes any obligation, restriction, or liability on any MADECX Indemnitee.

Limitation of Liability

• 15.1
  Exclusion of Consequential Damages. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, MADECX SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR COST OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICES, EVEN IF MADECX HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF A LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
• 15.2
  Scope of Exclusions. The exclusions in this Section apply to claims arising from Platform unavailability, data loss, registration processing delays, CPVE score changes, licensing disputes, enforcement action outcomes, or any third-party conduct connected to Platform use.
• 15.3
  Essential Basis. Users acknowledge that the liability limitations in this Section are an essential element of the basis of the bargain between MADECX and Users, and that MADECX would not provide the Platform absent such limitations.
• 15.4
  Jurisdictional Variances. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of certain warranties or damages. In such jurisdictions, MADECX's liability is limited to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

Term & Termination

• 16.1
  Agreement Duration. These Terms remain in effect for the duration of the User's account and shall survive account closure with respect to all provisions that by their nature should survive, including Sections 9, 13–15, 17–18, and all rights and obligations that have accrued prior to termination.
• 16.2
  User Termination. Users may close their accounts at any time by contacting support@made.cx. Account closure does not extinguish obligations under any executed CCA, Cultural Use License, or lien proceedings that remain active at the time of closure.
• 16.3
  MADECX Termination for Cause. MADECX may suspend or terminate any User account immediately and without prior notice upon: (i) material breach of these Terms; (ii) submission of fraudulent registration materials; (iii) conduct that MADECX reasonably determines to be illegal; (iv) conduct that threatens Platform integrity, security, or the rights of other Users; or (v) failure to respond to a verification request within thirty (30) days.
• 16.4
  Termination Without Cause. MADECX may terminate a User account without cause upon sixty (60) days' written notice. In such case, MADECX will facilitate an orderly transition of active licenses and will provide the User with a data export of their registered asset metadata.
• 16.5
  Ledger Preservation. Notwithstanding termination, BCID records and historical Ledger entries associated with a terminated account are preserved for audit, provenance, and legal integrity purposes. Such records are not deleted upon account termination.

Dispute Resolution

• 17.1
  Mandatory Informal Resolution. Prior to initiating any formal legal proceeding, the disputing party must provide MADECX with written notice of the dispute at legal@made.cx, identifying the nature of the claim and the relief sought. MADECX and the User shall negotiate in good faith for a period of thirty (30) calendar days from the date of such notice. Most disputes can be resolved through this process.
• 17.2
  Binding Arbitration. If informal resolution is unsuccessful, all disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms — including questions regarding their interpretation, formation, breach, enforceability, or termination — shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect, conducted in the English language before a single arbitrator.
• 17.3
  Class Action Waiver. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, USERS WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION, CLASS ARBITRATION, PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ACTION, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. ALL CLAIMS MUST BE BROUGHT ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
• 17.4
  Equitable Relief Exception. Notwithstanding the arbitration requirement, either party may seek emergency injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending arbitration, including in connection with actual or threatened misappropriation of intellectual property, breach of confidentiality, or unauthorized access to systems.
• 17.5
  Small Claims Exception. Individual claims that fall within the jurisdictional limits of a small claims court in the User's jurisdiction may be filed in such court in lieu of arbitration.

Governing Law

• 18.1
  Choice of Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and, with respect to state-level matters, the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is expressly excluded.
• 18.2
  Venue. For any matter not subject to arbitration under Section 17, the User consents to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Maryland, and waives any objection to venue in such courts.
• 18.3
  Regulatory Compliance. MADECX acknowledges applicable obligations under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN), and other applicable federal and state law. Users in international jurisdictions acknowledge that additional or different legal obligations may apply to their use of the Platform.

Amendments & Versioning

• 19.1
  Amendment Rights. MADECX reserves the right to amend, revise, or replace these Terms at any time. Material amendments — those that expand User obligations, reduce User rights, or alter the commercial framework of the Platform — will be communicated via registered email no fewer than thirty (30) days before the amendment's effective date.
• 19.2
  Continued Use as Acceptance. Continued access to or use of the Platform after an amendment's effective date constitutes the User's acceptance of the revised Terms. Users who do not accept the amended Terms must close their accounts prior to the effective date and submit a data export request as described in the MADECX Privacy Agreement.
• 19.3
  Version Archive. All prior versions of these Terms are maintained in MADECX's legal document archive and are available upon request to legal@made.cx. Each version is identified by its version number and effective date.
• 19.4
  Non-Material Changes. Typographic corrections, contact information updates, and organizational restructuring of sections that do not alter substantive rights or obligations are effective upon posting without prior notice.

General Provisions

• 20.1
  Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• 20.2
  No Waiver. MADECX's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A waiver is effective only if made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of MADECX.
• 20.3
  Assignment. Users may not assign or transfer these Terms, or any rights or obligations hereunder, without MADECX's prior written consent. MADECX may freely assign these Terms in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.
• 20.4
  Force Majeure. MADECX shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance resulting from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, government actions, cyberattacks on infrastructure providers, pandemics, labor disputes, or failures of third-party service providers.
• 20.5
  Notices. Notices from MADECX to Users shall be delivered to the email address on file. Users may deliver legal notices to MADECX at legal@made.cx. Email notice is deemed delivered upon transmission confirmation, absent bounce or delivery failure notification.
• 20.6
  No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms are for the sole benefit of MADECX and its Users. Nothing in these Terms creates or implies any third-party beneficiary rights or remedies in favor of any person or entity not a party to this Agreement.
• 20.7
  Relationship of Parties. The relationship between MADECX and Users is that of independent contracting parties. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment relationship, partnership, joint venture, agency, franchise, or fiduciary relationship between the parties.
• 20.8
  Headings. Section headings in these Terms are for reference only and shall not affect the interpretation of any provision. References to sections include all subsections thereof unless context clearly indicates otherwise.

Contact Information

Users may direct correspondence related to these Terms, account matters, legal process, and Platform inquiries to the following designated contacts. All legal notices must be submitted in writing. MADECX will acknowledge all correspondence within five (5) business days.