SOVRAN DIGITAL FREEDOM CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This Digital Freedom Credit Purchase Agreement (this “Agreement”) is entered into and effective as of the date of the electronic acknowledgment and acceptance by the Contributor (the "Effective Date"). This Agreement is between the undersigned sovereign natural person or private Member ("Contributor," "Member," or "you") and the Sovran Private Society ("Sovran," "Society," or "we"), a self-governing private society operating exclusively under the Indigenous Jurisdiction of the Sovran Private Society and the Anishinabe Nation of The Great Turtle Island, and governed by the Articles of Association, the Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy, and the supreme adjudicatory authority of the Court of the People.

This Agreement exclusively governs the terms, conditions, and private obligations under which Sovran provides access to Digital Freedom Credits ("DFC") strictly within Sovran's closed-loop, private economic system under the Society’s Indigenous and private contract jurisdiction.

By entering into this Agreement, the Buyer affirms their status as Stans Ut Sui Juris, standing in their natural and sovereign capacity, and consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Sovran Private Society. The Buyer acknowledges that all disputes, interpretations, and enforcement actions shall be resolved under the governance of the Court of the People. The Buyer further waives the authority of any public legal systems or external jurisdictions in matters pertaining to this Agreement. This governance is consistent with the principles established in the Articles of Association and all related agreements of the Society. The Buyer and the Society are herein referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Society and Buyer agree as follows:

Affirmation of Private Standing

By entering into this Agreement, the Buyer, as previously affirmed above, operates entirely in their private, sovereign, natural, and non-statutory capacity. The Buyer irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdictional, economic, and legal framework of Sovran Private Society and expressly waives any and all claims to external authority, jurisdiction, or enforcement, including but not limited to:

  • National or international courts and regulatory agencies;
  • Public financial institutions;
  • External statutory or legislative frameworks;
  • Public securities, investment, or taxation enforcement authorities.

The Buyer further acknowledges that this Agreement concerns an internal-use prepaid credit and shall not constitute an investment contract, security instrument, or regulated financial agreement under any public jurisdiction, and expressly consents that it shall be interpreted, enforced, and adjudicated exclusively under Sovran’s private jurisdictional framework and the Court of the People.

Use of Off-Venue Services (Public-Rails Compliance)

Certain optional services (including without limitation bank transfers, card program payouts, and foreign-exchange conversions) are provided by independent third parties that operate under public regulatory frameworks. If Buyer elects to use any such service, Buyer agrees to provide information those third parties reasonably require (e.g., KYC/AML, sanctions screening) as a condition of that third-party service only, without submitting to public jurisdiction for purposes of this Agreement. Such cooperation does not waive SPS jurisdiction nor the exclusive authority of the Court of the People over this Agreement.

Scope of Agreement

This offering is conducted exclusively within the Society’s internal economic ecosystem and is expressly not intended for public distribution, speculation, resale, or external market trading. The Buyer acknowledges that participation herein is voluntary and solely governed by Sovran’s internal governance and adjudicatory procedures.

Supremacy of SPS Instruments

The Buyer explicitly acknowledges that this Agreement is supplementary to and governed by the foundational legal instruments of Sovran Private Society, including but not limited to:

  • Sovran Articles of Association;
  • Sovran Gold Stablecoin (SAU) Agreement;
  • Sovran Network Token (SVN) Purchase Agreement;
  • Sovran Private Society Membership Agreement;
  • Sovran Private Society Terms of Use;
  • Sovran Private Society Privacy Policy;
  • Sovran Private Society Jurisdictional Declaration.

If there is any conflict: a) A Program Notice controls DFMC mechanics (including elections, windows/locks, throttling, caps); b) The applicable Governing Agreement controls for its subject matter; otherwise this Agreement controls.

Consent to Internal Governance and Adjudication

By executing this Agreement, the Buyer confirms that they have thoroughly reviewed, comprehended, and consented to:

  • The Sovran Private Society Articles of Association;
  • Sovran’s economic protocols and related financial frameworks;
  • Sovran’s Court of the People as the exclusive forum for dispute resolution, adjudication, and enforcement of this Agreement;
  • Sovran’s private definitions, proprietary terms, and classifications, specifically as they pertain to Digital Freedom Credits.

The Buyer expressly consents and agrees that all legal interpretation, adjudication, and remedies concerning this Agreement shall originate and conclude solely within Sovran’s internal judicial processes.

Digital Freedom Credit Purchase

By submitting this Digital Freedom Credit Purchase Agreement, the Buyer certifies that, in exchange for the Buyer’s payment at the purchase price set forth herein, Sovran issues to the Buyer Digital Freedom Credits, subject to the terms and conditions described in this Agreement.

Acceptance of Agreement: The Buyer understands and agrees that the purchase of Credits is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, and that Sovran shall have the right to accept or reject, in its sole discretion, the Buyer’s Credits purchase for any reason or no reason, in whole or in part, and at any time prior to its acceptance.

Definitions

  • “Sovran’s Intellectual Property Rights” means, in relation to Sovran, the Agreement, the Credits, the Website, and the Project, all:
    • (a) patents, inventions, designs, copyright and related rights, database rights, know-how and confidential information, trademarks and related goodwill, and trade names (whether registered or unregistered), and rights to apply for registration;
    • (b) all other rights of a similar nature or having an equivalent effect anywhere in the world which currently exist or are recognized in the future; and
    • (c) all applications, extensions, and renewals in relation to any such rights.
  • “Society Reference Unit Value” or “SRUV” means Sovran’s per-credit reference value for Digital Freedom Credits (DFC) computed exclusively by reference to Sovran Gold Stablecoin (SAU), including the Society Reference Gold Value (SRGV) and Sovran’s applicable internal conversions, as designated by the Sovran Pricing Committee (the “Reference Feeds”) and measured at each Valuation Date/Time. SRUV is expressed in Sovran’s internal unit of account and, where applicable, converted for display using Sovran’s then-applicable FX and/or digital-asset reference rates. If the Reference Feeds are unavailable, manifestly erroneous, or inconsistent beyond a posted tolerance, the Sovran Pricing Committee may, acting in good faith, (i) designate a temporary fallback feed tied to SAU/SRGV references or (ii) apply a transparent, narrowly tailored corrective methodology solely to address the disruption. Any such determination shall be recorded in Sovran’s internal logs and made available to Members upon request. The Committee shall not otherwise override the Reference Feeds.
  • “Sovran Pricing Committee” means the committee or designee appointed by Sovran to designate the Reference Feeds, publish SRUV, and perform calculations described herein.
  • “Valuation Date/Time” means the time(s) set by Sovran for SRUV determinations and related calculations, as published in Member notices.
  • “DFMC” means Digital Freedom Match Credit, a venue-only, non-monetary accounting credit that reflects referral-based value allocations within the Sovran Private Society. DFMC is issued at par (1:1) with DFC solely for internal tracking purposes and is governed entirely by the Digital Freedom Credit (DFC) Purchase Agreement. DFMC may be elected to either DFC (for venue spending) or DFR (for access weighting), subject to applicable Program Notices, election windows, eligibility filters, and operational locks. DFMC is not a digital token, is not transferable or redeemable, and holds no inherent value outside its function as an internal credit-routing mechanism.
  • “DFMC Parity” means DFMC is denominated 1:1 at par with DFC (one DFMC equals one DFC for venue accounting purposes).
  • “DFMC Scope” means DFMC is venue-only, non-transferable outside the venue, and is not cash, legal tender, or public securities.
  • “DFMC Mechanics by Notice” means operational mechanics for DFMC—including display, eligibility, election paths, timing windows/locks, throttling/queues, and any caps—are posted as Program Notices in the Member Portal and may be amended from time to time.
  • “SAU” means Sovran Gold Stablecoin, the Society’s gold-anchored settlement unit referenced by SRGV and governed by Sovran’s internal reserve policy within SPS (venue-only).
  • “DFR” means Digital Freedom Reserve access units that determine eligibility for reward distributions per posted venue rules.
  • “Original Reference Unit Value” or “ORUV” means the SRUV at the exact time the Buyer’s DFC lot is established.
  • “Damages” means any losses, damages, liabilities, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of any kind (including reasonable legal fees and costs), whether direct or indirect, foreseeable or not.
  • “Governing Agreement” means any instrument listed in Supremacy of SPS Instruments that specifically governs the relevant subject matter (e.g., SAU Agreement for SAU redemptions).
  • “Program Notices” means DF venue notices and announcements posted in the Member Portal (including operational updates, timing windows/locks, and clarifications), as amended from time to time.
  • “Program Rules” means the published rules and parameters governing venue operations (including conversions, limits, fees, throttling/queues, and timing windows), as set out in Program Notices or other posted member materials.
  • “Reference Quantity” or “RQ” means the number of DFC units implicitly represented by the Buyer’s contributed value at issuance, calculated as the contributed value divided by the ORUV for that lot.
  • “DFC Credit Balance” means the current DFC unit balance associated with a Buyer’s lot, recorded on Sovran’s ledger and governed by Program Rules:
    • Formula: (i) At issuance → DFC Credit Balance = RQ (the number of credits issued for the contributed value at ORUV); DFC does not increase for appreciation, interest, or movements in SRUV. (ii) After issuance → DFC Credit Balance is adjusted only for permitted uses, offsets, fees, conversions, reversals, or narrowly tailored system corrections posted by Sovran (and transparently logged); display values derived from SRUV are for convenience only and do not change the ledgered DFC units.
    • Ledger denomination: All records are maintained in DFC units; any fiat or asset display is a convenience conversion using SRUV and/or applicable reference rates.
  • “Conversion Mechanism” means the process by which a Buyer may, where posted by Sovran, convert some or all of a DFC Credit Balance into other internal program units (e.g., SAU or DFR) at posted rates, subject to eligibility, limits, fees, prior conversions for that lot, and posted windows. Sovran may modify, pause, throttle, or discontinue any Conversion Mechanism during a disruption or as otherwise provided in the Program Rules.
  • “Conversion Allocation” means the credit of another internal program unit to the Buyer under a Conversion Mechanism corresponding to the portion of DFC converted, calculated by reference to the then-applicable posted rates and net of prior conversions and applicable fees for that lot.

Purchase Price

(a) Purchase Price; Lot Parameters. The purchase price for each Credit is determined at the time of Sovran’s acceptance of the Buyer’s purchase request by reference to the Society Reference Unit Value (“SRUV”), computed exclusively by reference to Sovran Gold Stablecoin (SAU), including the Society Reference Gold Value (SRGV) and Sovran’s applicable internal conversions. Sovran’s then-applicable FX and/or digital-asset reference rates are used only to convert the Buyer’s tendered consideration into DFC at issuance.

At issuance, each DFC lot records: (i) the Original Reference Unit Value (“ORUV”), being the SRUV at issuance; and (ii) the Reference Quantity (“RQ”), being the number of DFC units equal to the contributed value divided by the ORUV, subject to applicable fees and rounding as posted. DFC is an internal-use prepaid credit within Sovran’s private venue, does not accrue appreciation or yield, is not pegged to any public currency, and has no intrinsic value; it functions only by reference to SAU and Program Rules.

Reserves; Disclosure. DFC itself is not backed by reserves. SAU is the unit measured against SRGV and subject to Sovran’s internal reserve policy and assay/audit disclosures. Any optional physical delivery is available, if at all, only under the Sovran Physical Gold (SPG) Agreement and applicable internal programs and would follow a prior conversion of DFC into SAU in accordance with posted Program Rules.

Payment may be made by SWIFT in CHF, USD, CAD, EUR, GBP or by supported digital assets (BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT), each converted internally as above for issuance purposes. The number of DFC issued equals the net accepted consideration (after applicable fees), converted as above, divided by the ORUV (i.e., SRUV at acceptance), and rounded to the smallest unit disclosed in the purchase instructions.

Post-issuance, DFC balances may be displayed in the GUI in a local currency for convenience only; ledger records remain denominated in DFC units, with any display values computed by reference to SRUV (which itself references SAU).

DFMC Source of DFC. Subject to Program Notices, a Buyer/Member may elect DFMC balances to exchange into DFC; ledger denomination remains in DFC units and any fiat/asset displays are convenience references only.

Nature of Reference Only. SRUV is a computational display reference derived from SAU; it does not confer intrinsic value on DFC and does not entitle Buyer to any specific bar, ore batch, segregated asset, or cash amount. Displays in fiat are for convenience only; ledger records remain denominated in DFC units.

(b) Minimum and Maximum Purchase. Minimum purchase is one (1) DFC. Maximum purchase is one hundred thousand (100,000) DFC, which limit may be increased upon prior approval of Sovran management. For amounts that meet or exceed ten thousand (10,000) DFC, additional AML/KYC may be required.

(c) Nature of DFC; No Upside in DFC. DFC records a prepaid credit balance only. Movements in SRUV (or SAU/SRGV) do not increase DFC units, and DFC does not accrue interest or appreciation. The DFC ledger balance changes only for permitted uses, fees, reversals, or conversions posted by Sovran; DFC carries no intrinsic value apart from its exchangeability for SAU under Program Rules.

(d) Conversion Mechanism (DFC → SAU). Subject to posted windows, limits, eligibility, and fees (including any DFMC-specific timing windows posted in Program Notices for conversions that originate from DFMC-sourced value), Buyer may request conversion of DFC into SAU using then-current internal references (including SRUV and SRGV). No automatic allocations occur. Conversion amounts are determined by the applicable posted rates at the time Sovran processes the request. If references are unavailable or a disruption occurs, conversions may be queued, throttled, or paused under Section (g). For the avoidance of doubt, there is no “gain” allocation in DFC; any value realization occurs only through conversion to SAU under Program Notices. DFMC-sourced value may not be routed or layered through intermediate units, wallets, or accounts to evade posted DFMC timing windows or locks. Sovran may reclassify such flows and apply the originally applicable window or lock.

(e) Redemption Hierarchy.
(i) DFC Conversion. DFC is not redeemable for cash or public money. Buyer may convert DFC into SAU under subsection (d) and posted Program Notices. DFMC-sourced conversions may be subject to timing windows or temporary locks, as posted in Program Notices.
(ii) SAU/SPG Redemptions. Following conversion, SAU may be redeemed up to its applicable program limits and fees, and any amounts above SAU principal (if applicable) are addressed exclusively via SPG under the Sovran Physical Gold (SPG) Agreement and related programs.

(f) Card Payouts (Facilitation Only). Where supported, payouts to a prepaid/debit card may be facilitated by third-party program managers and are not guaranteed. Additional verification, limits, delays, and fees may apply. Availability may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at Sovran’s discretion. If permitted, any payout flow will occur only after a qualifying conversion step consistent with Program Rules.

(g) Program Suspension/Windows. Sovran may temporarily suspend, queue, or throttle DFC conversions, DFC→SAU conversions (including DFMC-sourced), SAU redemptions following conversion, or related processing during maintenance, security events, market disruptions, abnormal network conditions, or third-party outages. Actions under this §(g) will be narrowly tailored, taken in good faith, and documented internally; Sovran will resume normal processing as promptly as practicable once the triggering condition clears. Notice will be posted in the Member Portal; processing resumes in a commercially reasonable order once conditions clear.

Buyer acknowledges, understands, and agrees:

PURCHASES OF DIGITAL FREEDOM CREDITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND CANNOT BE CANCELLED. DFC HAS NO INTRINSIC VALUE AND IS NOT BACKED BY ANY ASSET. DFC EXISTS SOLELY AS A PRIVATE-VENUE CREDIT REFERENCING SAU; SAU, NOT DFC, IS THE UNIT INTENDED TO BE GOLD-ANCHORED VIA SRGV AND INTERNAL RESERVES. OPERATIONAL, LEGAL, OR MARKET EVENTS COULD IMPAIR UTILITY, EXCHANGEABILITY, OR DISPLAY REFERENCES. ALL PURCHASES ARE FINAL. REVIEW SECTION 7 (RISK FACTORS) CAREFULLY. THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES PRIVATE VENUE DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN SECTION 9.3.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE OF CREDITS

1.1 Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The terms of use (as may be amended from time to time, the “Terms of Use”) and the privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) located at digitalfreedom.network or account.digitalfreedom.network (the “Website”) are hereby incorporated by reference. DFMC Mechanics; Priority. For matters involving DFMC-sourced value (posting, elections, timing windows/locks), Program Notices control for DFMC mechanics; otherwise, this Agreement controls. Document Versioning. For the Buyer’s purchase transaction on the Effective Date, the versions of the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Whitepaper as of the Effective Date govern that purchase. Program Notices may update operational mechanics prospectively and will not retroactively alter settled transactions or completed conversions. Sovran will retain and make available an archive of prior versions upon request.

1.2 Whitepaper. The Whitepaper and other materials concerning the Sovran Project (as may be amended from time to time, the “Whitepaper”) located at the Website are hereby incorporated by reference.

2. CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

2.1 Allocation and Distribution of Credits

2.1.1 Sovran Obligations. Sovran shall allocate and distribute Digital Freedom Credits to buyers using the Project technologies. Sovran shall, from time to time, provide on the Website procedures and other instructions for purchasing Credits.

2.1.2 Buyer Obligations. Buyer shall follow the procedures set forth by Sovran on the Website for purchasing Credits. As a condition precedent to any sale by Sovran of Credits utilizing a self-custody wallet or account crediting, Buyer shall provide accurate identifiers (including a digital wallet address, where applicable) and complete any steps Sovran requires for receipt of Credits through the Project.

2.2 Allocation and Sale of Credits to Sovran Parties. Buyer consents to the participation of Sovran’s past, present and future employees, officers, directors, contractors, consultants, equity holders, suppliers, vendors and service providers in the purchase of Credits, including people who may work on the development and implementation of the Project or who may work for Sovran’s future businesses that Sovran may establish with a portion of the proceeds from the Credit distribution (such parties, “Sovran Parties”).

2.3 Sources and Uses of Funds

2.3.1 Use of Funds. Buyer shall not use the Credits to finance, engage in, or otherwise support any unlawful activities.

2.3.2 Payments (Public-Rails Providers). All payments by Buyer under this Agreement must be made in Buyer’s name and may not originate from jurisdictions or counterparties prohibited by Sovran’s posted requirements or by applicable public-rails provider rules (e.g., sanctions, AML/CFT, or card/network rules) for that provider. Where public-rails providers are used, Buyer agrees to furnish any information those providers reasonably require. Such cooperation is solely for that third-party service and does not waive Sovran’s private jurisdiction for this Agreement.

2.3.3 Anti-Money Laundering; Counter-Terrorism Financing. To the extent required by applicable law, Buyer shall comply with all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.

2.3.4 Sanctions/AML Right to Refuse or Terminate. Sovran may refuse, suspend, or terminate a purchase or conversion, or freeze related venue balances, where Sovran has a reasonable, good-faith basis to believe a transaction violates applicable sanctions, AML/CFT, or public-rails provider rules. Sovran will provide notice to the extent permitted.

2.4 Transfers

2.4.1 Transfer Fees. Buyer agrees that any transfer of Credits may be subject to transfer fees imposed by Sovran from time to time through the Project platform.

2.4.2 Transfer Restrictions. Buyer agrees that Sovran may place limitations on the transferability or use of Credits through the Project protocol and Program Rules.

3. NO OTHER RIGHTS CREATED

3.1 No Claim, Loan or Ownership Interest. The purchase of Credits:

  • Shall not provide Buyer with rights of any form with respect to Sovran or its revenues or assets, including, but not limited to, any voting, distribution, redemption, liquidation, proprietary (including all forms of intellectual property), or other financial or legal rights;
  • Shall not be deemed to be a loan to Sovran;
  • Shall not provide Buyer with any ownership or other interest in Sovran; and
  • Does not by itself entitle Buyer to SAU, cash, or public money; any exchangeability into SAU, if available, is solely under posted Program Rules and windows.

3.2 Intellectual Property. Sovran shall retain all right, title and interest in all of Sovran’s intellectual property, including, without limitation, inventions, ideas, concepts, code, discoveries, processes, marks, methods, software, compositions, formulae, techniques, information and data, whether or not patentable, copyrightable or protectable in trademark, and any trademarks, copyright or patents based thereon. Buyer shall not use any of Sovran’s intellectual property for any reason without Sovran’s prior written consent.

4. SECURITY AND DATA; TAXES AND FEES

4.1 Security and Data Privacy

4.1.1 Buyer’s Security. Buyer shall implement reasonable and appropriate measures designed to secure access to:

  • Any device associated with Buyer and utilized in connection with Buyer’s purchase or use of Credits;
  • Private keys to Buyer’s wallet or account;
  • Any other usernames, passwords, or other login or identifying credentials.

In the event that Buyer is no longer in possession of Buyer’s private keys/credentials or any device associated with Buyer’s account or is not able to provide Buyer’s login or identifying credentials, Buyer acknowledges and understands that they may lose all of their Credits or access to their account. In such event, Sovran shall be under no obligation to recover any Credits, and Buyer acknowledges, understands and agrees that all purchases of Credits are nonrefundable and Buyer shall not receive money or other compensation for any Credits purchased.

4.1.2 Additional Information. Upon Sovran’s request, Buyer shall immediately provide to Sovran information and documents that Sovran, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or appropriate to comply with any laws, regulations, rules or agreements, including without limitation judicial process. Such documents include, but are not limited to, passports, driver’s licenses, utility bills, photographs of associated individuals, government identification cards or sworn statements. Buyer hereby consents to Sovran disclosing such information and documents in order to comply with applicable laws, regulations, rules or agreements. Sovran may, in its sole discretion, refuse to distribute Credits to Buyer or disable functions until such requested information is provided.

4.1.3 DFMC Display Data. To operate referral accounting and progress visuals, the Platform may process and display DFMC balances, referral lineage (Level-1/Level-2), DFR tier progress ($Current/$Target), and presale phase status solely within the private venue.

4.2 Taxes. Buyer shall be solely responsible for compliance with any tax obligations arising from the purchase, holding, conversion, transfer, or use of Credits. Sovran shall bear no liability or responsibility with respect to any tax obligation of Buyer in respect of the purchase or receipt of any Credits.

5. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

5.1 Buyer Representations and Warranties. Buyer represents and warrants to Sovran that as of the Effective Date:

  • 5.1.1 Authority. Buyer has all requisite power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to purchase Credits, and to carry out and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
    • (i) If an individual, Buyer is at least 18 years old and of sufficient legal age and capacity to purchase Credits.
    • (ii) If a legal person, Buyer is duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its domiciliary jurisdiction and each jurisdiction where it conducts business.
  • 5.1.2 Purchase Entirely for Own Account. This Agreement is made with Buyer in reliance upon Buyer’s representation to Sovran, which by Buyer’s execution of this Agreement, Buyer hereby confirms, that the Credits to be acquired by Buyer will be acquired for Buyer’s own account, not as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to the resale or distribution of any part thereof, and that Buyer has no present intention of selling, granting any participation in, or otherwise distributing the same. By executing this Agreement, Buyer further represents that Buyer does not presently have any contract, undertaking, agreement or arrangement with any Person to sell, transfer or grant participations to such Person or to any third Person, with respect to any of the Credits.
  • 5.1.3 Disclosure of Information. Buyer has had an opportunity to evaluate Sovran’s business, financial affairs, and the terms and conditions of the offering of the Credits with other Project members and Sovran representatives and has had an opportunity to review and comprehend Sovran’s Project.
  • 5.1.4 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement will not result in any violation of, be in conflict with, or constitute a material default under, with or without the passage of time or the giving of notice:
    • (i) any provision of Buyer’s organizational documents, if applicable;
    • (ii) any provision of any judgment, decree or order to which Buyer is a party, by which it is bound, or to which any of its material assets are subject;
    • (iii) any material agreement, obligation, duty or commitment to which Buyer is a party or by which it is bound; or
    • (iv) any laws, regulations or rules applicable to Buyer.
  • 5.1.5 No Consents or Approvals. The execution and delivery of, and performance under, this Agreement requires no approval or other action from any governmental authority or person other than Buyer.
  • 5.1.6 No Public Market. Buyer understands that no public market now exists for the Credits, and that Sovran has made no assurances that a public market will ever exist for the Credits.
  • 5.1.7 Non-Security. The Buyer acknowledges that Credits are internal-use, private-venue prepaid credits with no intrinsic value, not investments or securities. The Credits are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or any other securities laws in any jurisdiction. The Credits may bear the legend: “THE CREDITS REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.”
  • 5.1.8 Accredited Investor Status (U.S. Buyers): U.S. Transactions (If Applicable). If and only if a particular transaction is conducted under an available U.S. private-offering exemption, Buyer represents it satisfies the applicable eligibility criteria (e.g., “accredited investor” under Regulation D) or is outside the United States and not a “U.S. person” in compliance with Regulation S, as evidenced in the applicable purchase workflow or schedule.
  • 5.1.9 Jurisdictional Compliance: The Buyer is solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction, including but not limited to:
    • (i) the legal requirements for purchasing Credits,
    • (ii) any foreign exchange restrictions,
    • (iii) any required governmental or other consents, and
    • (iv) any tax consequences related to the purchase, holding, redemption, sale, or transfer of Credits.
  • 5.1.10 No Offer in Restricted Jurisdictions. The Buyer acknowledges that the Credits are not offered in any jurisdiction where such an offer would be illegal. The Buyer agrees not to sell, transfer, or offer the Credits in any restricted jurisdiction.
  • 5.1.11 Indemnification. The Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Sovran harmless from any claims, penalties, or liabilities arising from the Buyer’s violation of applicable laws or breach of this Agreement.
  • 5.1.12 No General Solicitation. Neither Buyer, nor any of its officers, directors, employees, agents, stockholders or partners has either directly or indirectly, including through a broker or finder (a) engaged in any general solicitation, or (b) published any advertisement in connection with the offer and sale of the Credits.
  • 5.1.13 Exculpation Among Buyers. Each Buyer acknowledges and agrees that no Buyer shall have any liability to any other Buyer in connection with the purchase, ownership, transfer, or use of Credits. No Buyer shall be liable for any loss, claim, damage, or obligation arising from the actions, omissions, or failure of any other Buyer, except in cases of fraud, gross negligence, or willful misconduct.
  • 5.1.14 Buyer Status. Buyer is not subject to any of the disqualifying events listed in Rule 506(d)(1) of Regulation D (a “Buyer Event”), and there is no proceeding or investigation pending or, to Buyer’s knowledge, threatened by any governmental authority, that would reasonably be expected to become the basis for a Buyer Event.
  • 5.1.15 Buyer Knowledge and Risks of Project. Buyer has sufficient knowledge and experience in business and financial matters, including a sufficient understanding of blockchain or cryptographic credits/tokens and other digital assets, smart contracts, storage mechanisms (such as digital or token wallets), blockchain-based software systems and blockchain technology, to evaluate the risks and merits of Buyer’s purchase of Credits, including but not limited to the matters set forth in this Agreement, and is able to bear the risks thereof, including loss of all amounts paid, loss of Credits, and liability to Sovran Parties and others for the acts and omissions of Buyer, including those constituting breach of this Agreement, negligence, fraud or willful misconduct. Buyer has obtained sufficient information to make an informed decision to purchase Credits.
  • 5.1.16 Funds; Payments. The funds, including any fiat, virtual currency or cryptocurrency, Buyer uses to purchase Credits are not derived from or related to any unlawful activities, including but not limited to money laundering or terrorist financing.
  • 5.1.17 Anti-Money Laundering; Counter-Terrorism Financing. To the extent required by applicable law, Buyer has complied with all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements.
  • 5.1.18 Sanctions Compliance. Neither Buyer, nor any person having a direct or indirect beneficial interest in Buyer or Credits being acquired by Buyer, or any person for whom Buyer is acting as agent or nominee in connection with Credits, is the subject of sanctions administered or enforced by any country or government (collectively, “Sanctions”) or is organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of country-wide or territory-wide Sanctions.

5.2 No Sovran Representations or Warranties

  • 5.2.1 SOVRAN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY.
  • 5.2.2 WITH RESPECT TO THE CREDITS, THEIR UTILITY AND THE ABILITY OF ANYONE TO PURCHASE, HOLD, CONVERT, OR USE THE CREDITS, SOVRAN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY, USAGE, SUITABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR AS TO THE WORKMANSHIP OR TECHNICAL CODING THEREOF, OR THE ABSENCE OF ANY DEFECTS THEREIN, WHETHER LATENT OR PATENT.
  • 5.2.3 SOVRAN AND SOVRAN PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES THAT THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING, RECEIVING, DISPLAYING, CONVERTING, OR TRANSFERRING THE CREDITS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT THE CREDITS OR ANY RELATED REFERENCES (INCLUDING SRUV/SRGV DISPLAYS) ARE RELIABLE OR ERROR-FREE.

6. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND CONSENTS

  • 6.1 Agreement. Buyer acknowledges and understands that Buyer has read in full and understands this Agreement and the terms and conditions to which Buyer is bound.
  • 6.2 Governance and Disputes. The Buyer agrees to abide by the governance of the Society and the Court of the People, which oversees compliance with this Agreement and resolves disputes. The Buyer further affirms their status as Stans Ut Sui Juris, acknowledging their natural and sovereign capacity to act within the Society’s jurisdiction.
  • 6.3 Whitepaper. Buyer acknowledges and understands that it has read and understands the Whitepaper.
  • 6.4 Terms of Use. Buyer acknowledges and understands that it has read, understands and agrees to the Terms of Use.
  • 6.5 Procedures for Purchase. By purchasing Credits, Buyer acknowledges and understands the procedures set forth on the Website for purchasing Credits. Buyer acknowledges and understands that:
    • (a) Failure to use the Website and follow such procedures will result in Buyer’s failure to receive Credits;
    • (b) Buyer will lose some or all of the amounts paid for Credits;
    • (c) The receipt or purchase of Credits through any other means is not sanctioned or agreed to in any way by Sovran.
  • 6.6 Sovran’s Use of Proceeds. Buyer acknowledges and understands that the proceeds from the sale of Credits may be utilized by Sovran in its sole discretion.
  • 6.7 Transaction Fees. Buyer acknowledges and understands that any transactions involving Credits effected using the Project protocol may be subject to transaction fees set by Sovran, which may vary from time to time.
  • 6.8 Not an Offering of Investment, Securities, Commodities, or Swaps. Buyer acknowledges and understands that:
    • (a) DFC is an internal-use private-venue credit with no intrinsic value and is not backed by any asset. DFC exists solely by reference to SAU and may be exchangeable for SAU only under posted Program Rules and windows;
    • (b) Purchases and uses of DFC are not subject to the protections of any laws governing investments, securities, commodities, or other financial instruments;
    • (c) This Agreement and any related documents, including but not limited to the Whitepaper, do not constitute a prospectus, offering document, or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any investment, security, commodity, swap, or financial asset of any kind.
  • 6.9 Blockchain and Transaction Risks. Blockchain transactions are inherently irreversible, and the Buyer assumes full responsibility for ensuring accuracy in transaction details.
  • 6.10 Risks and Responsibilities. By purchasing or using Credits, the Buyer assumes all risks associated with protocol rules and limits, market and reference-rate disruptions, third-party wallet transactions, and blockchain technologies, including the risk that conversion of DFC into SAU may be delayed, queued, limited, or unavailable under Program Rules.
  • 6.11 Finality of Purchases. All purchases are final and non-reversible. The Society is not liable for errors resulting from Buyer-provided information or third-party network failures.
  • 6.12 Metadata Collection. The Buyer consents to the collection and storage of metadata, including but not limited to IP addresses, timestamps, and transaction details, for the purpose of verification and dispute resolution. Sovran processes such metadata solely to verify identity, prevent abuse/fraud, secure the Service, perform dispute resolution, and comply with legal obligations. Data may be processed on servers located outside your province/country; by using the Service you consent to cross-border transfers subject to Sovran’s Privacy Policy. Sovran will retain metadata no longer than necessary for these purposes, unless a longer period is required by law or for the establishment, exercise, or defense of claims. Processing is governed by Sovran’s Privacy Policy under SPS law; no public privacy regime is incorporated by reference.
  • 6.13 Chargebacks/Offsets. If a payment is charged back, reversed, or disputed after DFC issuance, Sovran may debit or freeze the corresponding DFC (or successor unit), offset against any of your venue balances, and/or pursue collection. You agree to cooperate in any chargeback investigation.

7. BUYER ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS

DFC HAS NO INTRINSIC VALUE. BUYER MAY LOSE ALL AMOUNTS PAID. Buyer has carefully reviewed, acknowledges, understands and assumes the following risks, as well as all other risks associated with Credits (including those not discussed herein), any of which could render DFC worthless or of little reference value:

  • 7.1 Basis for Purchase. Purchasing Credits is at Buyer’s sole risk and DFC is provided, used, and acquired on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without representations, warranties, promises, or guarantees of any kind by Sovran. Buyer must rely on Buyer’s own examination and investigation.
  • 7.2 No Rights, Functionality or Features Outside the Private Venue. DFC has no rights, uses, purpose, attributes, functionalities, or features, express or implied, outside Sovran’s private venue and Program Rules.
  • 7.3 Program Availability. Access to DFC functions (issuance, display, conversion into SAU, or transfer) may be delayed, queued, throttled, or temporarily unavailable during maintenance, abnormal markets, security events, or third-party outages. DFC utility is confined to the private venue and may be limited by Program Rules and protocol restrictions.
  • 7.4 Reference/Exchange Risk (No Price Guarantee). There are no guarantees as to any displayed or internal reference for DFC or that DFC will be exchangeable for SAU when requested. DFC’s displays (e.g., via SRUV) are references derived from SAU and may differ from Buyer expectations, be disrupted, or be unavailable. Sovran may change timing, windows, or procedures for distributions or conversions (including due to Website unavailability or security issues).
  • 7.5 Blockchain Delay Risk. On the Project protocol, transactions may not be recorded in the last-closed ledger until ratified by the protocol’s consensus algorithm. Timing of ratification may vary; a transfer or conversion request may not post when expected or on the same day it is initiated.
  • 7.6 Operational Error. Buyer may never receive Credits and may lose all amounts paid to Sovran for Credits due to interruptions and operational errors in the process of purchasing, crediting, or receiving Credits.
  • 7.7 Ability to Transact, Exchange, or Resell. Buyer may be unable to transfer, exchange, or otherwise transact in DFC at any given time due to:
    • (a) program limits or restrictions;
    • (b) lack of liquidity or absence of any market; or
    • (c) Sovran-imposed protocol or venue limitations. DFC is not intended for public resale and has no market guarantee.
  • 7.8 Credit and Account Security. Credits or related credentials may be subject to expropriation and/or theft. Malicious actors may attempt to interfere with Credits through malware, denial-of-service, consensus-based attacks, Sybil attacks, smurfing, spoofing, or other exploits. Because the protocol and software are partially open-source, bugs or weaknesses may negatively affect Credits or result in loss of DFC, loss of access/control, or loss of other assets in Buyer’s account. Remedies are not guaranteed.
  • 7.9 Access to Private Keys. Credits recorded to Buyer’s wallet or account may require private key(s) or credentials for access. Loss or compromise of such keys/credentials can result in permanent loss of Credits or access to Credits or other balances. Any hosted-wallet credential compromise may allow misappropriation. Sovran is not responsible for such losses.
  • 7.10 New or Evolving Technology. The Project and related materials may be new and untested. Even if completed, implemented, and adopted, functionality may differ from expectations, and features may become outdated as technology evolves.
  • 7.11 Tax Consequences. The purchase, holding, conversion, or transfer of Credits may have tax consequences. Buyer is solely responsible for all tax obligations.
  • 7.12 Reliance on Third Parties. The Project may rely in whole or part on third parties to operate, develop, supply, or support services. There is no assurance third parties will perform as expected, which may adversely affect the Project or Credits.
  • 7.13 Public Key Mapping. Buyer is responsible for correct key management and any required address mapping or trust-line steps. Errors may cause failed or misdirected transactions.
  • 7.14 Exchange & Counterparty Risks. If Buyer chooses self-custody or uses third-party custodians or services, Buyer assumes associated risks, including theft, loss, security breaches, or user error. Sovran bears no responsibility for losses arising from third parties.
  • 7.15 Changes to the Project. The Project may change materially. Features and specifications may be modified for any reason, which may mean the Project does not meet Buyer’s expectations. A blockchain or protocol incorporating Project features may never launch or may launch with changes.
  • 7.16 Project Completion. Development may be abandoned for reasons including lack of interest, funding, commercial viability, or departure of key personnel.
  • 7.17 Lack of Interest. Even if the Project is finished, launched and adopted, the ongoing success of the Project relies on the interest and participation of third parties. There can be no assurance or guarantee that there will be sufficient interest or participation in the Project.
  • 7.18 Uncertain Regulatory Framework. The regulatory status of digital assets, cryptographic tokens, private-venue credits, and blockchain technology is unclear or unsettled in many jurisdictions. It is difficult to predict how or whether governmental authorities may regulate such technologies or private-venue credits. Changes to laws, regulations, or rules could negatively affect Credits or related references (including SRUV/SRGV), including determinations that certain activities require registration or are restricted. Sovran may cease distributions of Credits, alter the Project, or cease operations in a jurisdiction if governmental actions make it unlawful or commercially undesirable to continue.
  • 7.19 Risk of Government Action. The industry in which Sovran operates is new, and may be subject to heightened oversight and scrutiny, including investigations or enforcement actions. There can be no assurance that governmental authorities will not examine the operations of Sovran or pursue enforcement actions against Sovran. Such governmental activities may or may not be the result of targeting Sovran in particular. All of this may subject Sovran to judgments, settlements, fines or penalties, or cause Sovran to restructure its operations and activities or to cease offering certain products or services, all of which could harm Sovran’s reputation or lead to higher operational costs, which may in turn have a material adverse effect on the Credits or the development of the Project.

8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Limitation of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and except in cases of fraud, willful misconduct, or intentional violation of law by Sovran, Buyer disclaims any right or cause of action against Sovran of any kind that would give rise to Damages. Sovran shall not be liable to Buyer for any indirect, incidental, special, punitive, consequential, or exemplary damages (including lost profits, goodwill, use, or data), even if advised of the possibility. Buyer agrees not to seek any refund, compensation, or reimbursement from any Sovran Party. Sovran is not responsible or liable for any displayed or internal reference associated with Credits, their transferability, exchangeability, or liquidity, or the availability of any market or conversion window.

8.2 Damages. Under no circumstances shall the aggregate joint liability of Sovran Parties, whether in contract, warranty, tort or other theory, for Damages to Buyer under this Agreement exceed the amount received by Sovran from Buyer for Credits under this Agreement. The foregoing limits do not apply to liability that cannot lawfully be limited (including liability for fraud or willful misconduct, or death or personal injury caused by negligence to the extent such liability may not be excluded).

8.3 Force Majeure. Buyer understands and agrees that Sovran shall not be liable and disclaims all liability to Buyer in connection with any force majeure event, including acts of God, labour disputes or other industrial disturbances, electrical, telecommunications, hardware, software or other utility failures, software or smart contract bugs or weaknesses, earthquakes, storms, or other nature-related events, blockages, embargoes, riots, acts or orders of government, acts of terrorism or war, technological change, changes in interest rates or other monetary conditions, and, for the avoidance of doubt, changes to any blockchain-related protocol.

8.4 Release. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Buyer releases Sovran from responsibility, liability, claims, demands, or damages of every kind and nature, known and unknown (including, but not limited to, claims of negligence), arising out of or related to disputes between Buyer and the acts or omissions of third parties.

8.5 Indemnification

  • 8.5.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Buyer shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless and reimburse Sovran from and against any and all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, demands and actions (including without limitation fees and expenses of counsel), incurred by Sovran arising from or relating to:
    • (i) Buyer’s purchase or use of Credits;
    • (ii) Buyer’s responsibilities or obligations under this Agreement;
    • (iii) Buyer’s breach of or violation of this Agreement;
    • (iv) any inaccuracy in any representation or warranty of Buyer;
    • (v) Buyer’s violation of any rights of any other person or entity;
    • (vi) any act or omission of Buyer that is negligent, unlawful or constitutes willful misconduct.
  • 8.5.2 Sovran reserves the right to exercise sole control over the defense, at Buyer’s expense, of any claim subject to indemnification under this Section 8.5. This indemnity is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other indemnities set forth in a written agreement between Buyer and Sovran.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

9.1 Informal Dispute Resolution. Buyer and Sovran shall cooperate in good faith to resolve any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of, relating to or in connection with this Agreement, including with respect to the formation, applicability, breach, termination, validity or enforceability thereof (a “Dispute”).

9.2 No Class Arbitrations, Class Actions or Representative Actions. Any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement is personal to Buyer and Sovran and shall not be brought as a class arbitration, class action or any other type of representative proceeding. There shall be no class arbitration or arbitration in which an individual attempts to resolve a dispute as a representative of another individual or group of individuals. Further, a dispute cannot be brought as a class or other type of representative action, whether within or outside of arbitration, or on behalf of any other individual or group of individuals.

9.3 Governance by the Court of the People. All disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved exclusively within the private jurisdiction of the Society and under the governance of the Court of the People. Disputes must be submitted in writing to the Society’s designated authority for review by the Court of the People. By agreeing to this Agreement, the Buyer waives any rights to pursue claims in public courts or jurisdictions. The Court of the People shall serve as the final authority on disputes, interpretations, and remedies related to this Agreement.

  • 9.3.1 Exclusive Private Remedies. All remedies are venue-internal: account adjustments, offsets, suspensions, expulsions, reversals, freezes, and other measures available under Program Rules and Court practice. No Party shall seek recognition, enforcement, or review of any decision of the Court of the People in any public forum, except Sovran may do so solely to the minimal extent necessary to give effect to §9.5.
  • 9.3.2 Private Law Only. The Court of the People shall decide exclusively under Sovran Private Society’s internal law corpus, instruments, notices, customs, equity, and maxims, without reference or deference to any public conflict-of-laws system or mandatory public norms.
  • 9.3.3 Non-Incorporation. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to incorporate, adopt, or choose any public law or public conflict-rules, in whole or in part.

9.4 DFMC Matters; Priority. DFMC-related disputes (including timing windows/locks and Member elections) are interpreted and resolved in accordance with Program Notices. If this Agreement and a Program Notice conflict on DFMC mechanics, the Program Notice controls for DFMC mechanics; otherwise, this Agreement controls.

9.5 Public-Forum Fallback (Only If Required). Solely to the extent a non-Sovran counterparty or infrastructure provider demands an arbitral form for acknowledging private outcomes, a dispute shall be submitted to confidential arbitration as amiable compositeur / ex aequo et bono under the ICC Rules, by one arbitrator, administered virtually. Seat (for procedural validity only): Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Language: English. The tribunal shall apply only Sovran Private Society law and equity; it shall not apply or import any public conflict-of-laws rules or mandatory public norms to the merits; and shall issue an award that mirrors the Court of the People’s determination. No class or representative procedures. If any part of this §9.5 is found inapplicable, it is severed; §9.3 governs.

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10. MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 Assignment. The Buyer may not transfer or assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without Sovran’s prior written approval. Any attempted assignment without such consent is void. Sovran may assign this Agreement to any affiliated entity. This Agreement is binding upon and benefits the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns.

10.2 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any referenced documents and schedules, represents the complete understanding between the Parties regarding its subject matter and replaces any prior agreements or communications, whether written or oral.

10.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be adjusted to reflect the Parties’ original intent as closely as possible, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full effect.

10.4 Amendments. Sovran (or DF) may, in its sole discretion, modify, add, or remove provisions of these Terms at any time without notice or liability. Changes take effect upon posting in the Member Portal or other designated venue. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of any modified Terms.

10.5 Termination and Survival. Sovran may terminate this Agreement after the Credit offering concludes or if the Buyer breaches any terms. Upon termination, the Buyer’s rights under this Agreement end immediately, and no refunds will be issued. Sections concerning limitations, indemnities, and dispute resolution will survive termination. For clarity, §§5 (Reps), 6 (Acknowledgements), 7 (Risk Factors), 8 (Liability/Indemnity), 9 (Dispute Resolution), and 11 (Jurisdiction; Governing Law) survive termination.

10.6 Waiver. Sovran’s failure to enforce any provision of this Agreement does not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other rights. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by Sovran.

10.7 Relationship of Parties. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Parties. Neither Party may bind the other or act on its behalf. No third party is entitled to benefit from this Agreement.

10.8 Electronic Notices. The Buyer agrees that Sovran may provide all notices, agreements, and other communications electronically, including via email or Website posting, in connection with this Agreement and the purchase or holding of Credits.

11. JURISDICTION

11.1 Indigenous Jurisdiction. By accepting these terms and participating in any activities related to the Project’s technologies and services, including, but not limited to, the purchase or holding of Credits, you agree to be recognized as Stans Ut Sui Juris—standing in your own natural and sovereign capacity—and as a resident under the jurisdiction of the Sovran Private Society. You acknowledge and consent that this Indigenous Jurisdiction has supreme authority over all matters related to your participation in the Project, and that all rights, obligations, and disputes will be governed in accordance with its laws and traditions, including the governance of the Court of the People as the ultimate authority for dispute resolution and enforcement.

11.2 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sovran Private Society, including, where applicable, the principles of Indigenous and Common Law recognized by the Anishinabe Government of The Great Turtle Island. The merits are governed exclusively by Sovran Private Society law and equity. Any public law touchpoints (if any) are limited to the minimal procedural law needed to render an arbitral award formally valid; no public conflict-rules or mandatory norms shall govern the merits or be incorporated. Where any public forum purports to apply its own law, the Parties direct that forum to defer to Sovran Private Society law on the merits to the maximum extent allowed.

The parties acknowledge and respect the role of Indigenous legal traditions in this Agreement and agree that where relevant, Indigenous law shall be applied in harmony with Common Law principles. The Buyer further acknowledges that Common Law serves to protect the rights, safety, and well-being of all natural persons. Actions that disturb or violate the rights, safety, or lives of others may be subject to regulation and enforcement under Common Law principles, particularly sovereign rights.

Should any conflict arise between Indigenous law and Common Law, the laws of Sovran Private Society will prevail, with due consideration given to Indigenous legal principles where applicable. The Buyer acknowledges that this Agreement and any transactions or disputes arising under it are governed exclusively by the Indigenous Jurisdiction of the Sovran Private Society. The Buyer consents to the rulings and governance of the Court of the People as the ultimate authority in resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and interpreting the principles of the Society. No public legal systems or external jurisdictions have authority over this Agreement or the transactions facilitated through the Society. Nothing in this Agreement purports to exclude or limit any right or obligation that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited, and to that extent only, such right or obligation shall prevail.

12. Electronic Acceptance

Electronic Consent. By proceeding with the purchase of Credits, you consent to the use of electronic records and signatures and agree that clicking “I agree to the Sovran Digital Freedom Credit Purchase Agreement,” the Buyer acknowledges having read, understood, and agreed to all terms and conditions of this Agreement. This Agreement is deemed duly executed and delivered by the Buyer upon their electronic acceptance as of the date of the transaction.

Final Acknowledgment. BY SUBMITTING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED TO BE BOUND BY AND COMPLY WITH ALL TERMS OF THE SOVRAN DIGITAL FREEDOM CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT ALL PURCHASES OF CREDITS FROM THE SOCIETY ARE FINAL, AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS EXCEPT AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR REGULATION. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT THE SOCIETY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ANY PURCHASE AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS PURCHASE AGREEMENT, YOU MUST NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF PURCHASE AND YOU MAY NOT PURCHASE CREDITS.

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