Terms of Service – The Black Deed

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: May 21, 2026

1. AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS

We are The Black Deed (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”). We operate the website located at https://theblackdeed.org, as well as any integrated Telegram automation tools, software, mobile applications, or bots connected thereto (collectively, the “Services”). You can contact us by email at contact@theblackdeed.org.

These Terms of Service constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (“you”), and The Black Deed, concerning your access to and use of the Services. You agree that by accessing the Services, you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by all of these Legal Terms. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH ALL OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, THEN YOU ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED FROM USING THE SERVICES AND YOU MUST DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to make changes or modifications to these Legal Terms at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of these Legal Terms, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change. It is your responsibility to periodically review these Legal Terms to stay informed of updates. You will be subject to, and will be deemed to have been made aware of and to have accepted, the changes in any revised Legal Terms by your continued use of the Services after the date such revised Legal Terms are posted.

2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

The Services are intended strictly for users who are at least eighteen (18) years old. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to use the Services or register for donor accounts. By creating an account or profile via our platform (including registration through the GiveWP or WooCommerce plugins), you represent and warrant that:

  • All registration information you submit is truthful, accurate, current, and complete.
  • You will maintain the accuracy of such information and promptly update it as necessary.
  • You will keep your password and account credentials strictly confidential and are responsible for all use of your account.

We reserve the right to terminate, suspend, or refuse access to your account at our sole discretion without notice or liability if you provide any information that is untrue, inaccurate, or incomplete, or if you violate these Legal Terms.

3. PURCHASES, SUBSCRIPTIONS, AND PAYMENTS

We process financial transactions, recurring platform contributions, and digital product features using third-party payment gateways, including Square and Stripe via WooCommerce and GiveWP integrations. We accept major credit card networks (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) as well as Telegram Stars (XTR) for designated in-app automated tasks. All standard currency transactions are processed strictly in US dollars (USD).

  • Subscription Contributions: By opting into a recurring subscription tier or automatic donation profile on our website, you explicitly authorize us to bill your saved payment profile automatically at your chosen recurring billing interval (e.g., monthly).
  • Manual Cancellations: You may request the cancellation of your recurring subscription at any time by contacting our support desk directly at contact@theblackdeed.org. To avoid automated renewal charges for the next cycle, cancellation requests must be submitted and processed before your next scheduled billing date.
  • All Transactions Are Final: Due to the operating nature of digital automation features, localized administrative expenses, and non-refundable application environments (including Telegram Stars), all purchases, payments, and pooled contributions are strictly non-refundable. Returns, reversals, and exchanges are not permitted.

3.1 Cryptocurrency Payment Terms & Risk Disclosure

The Services may permit the use of cryptocurrency tokens and decentralized blockchain networks to complete digital transactions or purchase premium features. You explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

  • Irreversibility: Cryptocurrency transactions are permanent, un-executable, and completely irreversible. We cannot initiate refunds or reverse transactions on a decentralized ledger.
  • Network Fees: You are solely responsible for calculating and paying all applicable blockchain network transaction validation charges (“gas fees”).
  • Transmission Losses: Sending supported tokens to an incorrect wallet address, or using an incompatible blockchain network layer, will result in the permanent destruction and loss of your funds. The Company assumes zero liability and will provide no administrative resource to recover misplaced or incorrectly routed digital assets.

4. SUPPORT DONATIONS AND COMPLIMENTARY PERKS DISCLAIMER

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY.

  • Purpose of Contributions: All recurring or one-time subscription payments made through this website are voluntary support donations intended strictly to sustain the hosting, maintenance, administrative tools, and digital content creation of the blog and website.
  • Perks are Non-Guaranteed: Any physical products, local wholesale distribution shares, bulk item allotments (such as promotional or shared household allocations), or giveaways are strictly complementary, discretionary perks provided to supporters. Distribution is entirely subject to personal pickup availability, scheduling, and local fulfillment logistics. Perks are never guaranteed, legally promised, or contractually owed in exchange for a donation.
  • Exemption for Storefront Purchases: Transactions completed directly through our WooCommerce storefront checkouts utilize Square and constitute formal commercial retail transactions. These purchases are completely exempt from the “voluntary support donation” rules above.

4.1 Third-Party Announcement & Financial Disclaimer

Paid promotional distributions, broadcasts, and automated text alerts disseminated via our integrated Telegram utilities are submitted directly by individual users.

  • No Endorsement: The publication of an announcement does not constitute an endorsement, validation, verification, or review by The Company.
  • No Financial Advice: Content broadcasted through our platform utilities is strictly informational. It does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, financial forecasting, or a solicitation to purchase securities or digital assets.
  • Absolute Release of Liability: You agree to release and hold harmless The Black Deed from any financial losses, damages, or civil actions resulting from your reliance on, or interaction with, any user-submitted ad copy, external link, or decentralized community project broadcasted through our system utilities.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Unless otherwise indicated, the Services, website layouts, source code, databases, functionality, software, website designs, audio, video, text, photographs, and graphics on the Services (collectively, the “Content”) and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein (the “Marks”) are owned or controlled by us, and are protected by copyright and trademark laws. The Content and Marks are provided in or through the Services “AS IS” for your personal, non-commercial use only. Except as expressly provided in these Legal Terms, no part of the Services may be copied, reproduced, aggregated, republished, uploaded, posted, publicly displayed, encoded, translated, transmitted, distributed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose whatsoever without our express prior written permission.

6. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND AFFILIATE LINKS DISCLOSURE

Our website and blog articles contain affiliate links and directional links to third-party web platforms. We do not monitor, investigate, or verify the safety, accuracy, content, or privacy policies of outside websites. Clicking any link that directs you away from our Services is done entirely at your own risk. You acknowledge and agree that we are not liable for any transactions, interactions, or damages arising from your use of third-party platforms. We may receive a financial commission if you complete a purchase through our tracking links.

7. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA) POLICY

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that any content hosted on or distributed through our Services (including text or media submitted via our automated Telegram tools) infringes upon a copyright you legally control, please notify us immediately at contact@theblackdeed.org. Upon receipt of a valid, documented takedown notice, we will remove or disable access to the infringing material in compliance with federal laws.

8. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

You may not access or use the Services for any purpose other than that for which we make the Services available. As a user of the Services, you agree not to:

  • Post, distribute, or transmit scams, spam, fraudulent advertisements, pyramid schemes, deceptive links, illegal products, or adult/pornographic content via our Telegram announcement automation systems.
  • Deploy, upload, or transmit malicious software code, viruses, trojan horses, phishing attempts, ransomware, or malware scripts designed to disrupt the platform backend or compromise user security.
  • Initiate unauthorized banking chargebacks, payment disputes, or groundless reversals against our Stripe, Square, or GiveWP payment gateways for voluntary donations or pooled group activities.
  • Sell, trade, exploit, or otherwise transfer your user account, login credentials, or donor profile to any third party.
  • Harass, abuse, threaten, or impersonate any user, administrator, or employee connected to the platform or community.

9. TERMINATION

These Legal Terms shall remain in full force and effect while you use the Services. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THESE LEGAL TERMS, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO, IN OUR SOLE DISCRETION AND WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY, DENY ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES (INCLUDING BLOCKING CERTAIN IP ADDRESSES OR TELEGRAM USER IDs), TERMINATE YOUR ACCOUNT, AND DELETE ANY CONTENT SUBMITTED BY YOU AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR BREACH OF ANY REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY, OR COVENANT CONTAINED IN THESE LEGAL TERMS.

10. GOVERNING LAW

These Legal Terms and your use of the Services are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the United States of America, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You and The Black Deed explicitly agree that any legal action or arbitration arising out of this contract shall be settled exclusively within the jurisdiction of the courts located in Los Angeles County, California.

11. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND BINDING ARBITRATION

  • Informal Negotiations: To expedite resolution and control the cost of any dispute, controversy, or claim related to these Legal Terms, you and The Black Deed agree to first attempt to negotiate any dispute informally for at least thirty (30) days via email before initiating any formal legal or arbitration proceedings.
  • Binding Arbitration: If the parties are unable to resolve a dispute through informal negotiations, the dispute will be finally and exclusively resolved by binding arbitration conducted by a single neutral arbitrator. Each party shall bear their own individual arbitration setup fees, filing fees, and legal expenses. The arbitration shall take place strictly in Los Angeles, California, and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.
  • Statute of Limitations: You agree that any claim, dispute, or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of our platform must be filed within one (1) year after the underlying cause of action arose, or it shall be forever barred under law.

12. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN AS-IS AND AS-AVAILABLE BASIS. YOU AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES WILL BE AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES’ CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES, OR (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY, ITS OWNERS, ADMINISTRATORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE STRICTLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE ONE (1) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

14. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our owners, subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) content or ad copy you submit via our Telegram bot; (2) your use of the Services; (3) a breach of these Legal Terms; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Legal Terms; or (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights.

15. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES

Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Services, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICES.

16. CONTACT US

In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at:

The Black Deed


Email: contact@theblackdeed.org
Mailing Address:

617 East 82nd Street, Los Angeles, California 90001