Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Pipers' prediction market platform (“Platform”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

2. Eligibility

To use the Platform, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
• Not be prohibited from using the Platform under applicable laws
• Provide accurate and complete registration information

3. Account Registration and Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your account information is accurate and up-to-date

4. Trading Rules

4.1 Market Structure

Pipers operates as a parimutuel prediction market where:

• All bets are placed into a common pool
• Winners share the pool proportionally based on their stakes
• Market outcomes are determined by administrators based on real-world events
• All bets are final once placed and cannot be canceled or reversed

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Manipulate or attempt to manipulate market outcomes
• Use multiple accounts to circumvent limits
• Engage in wash trading or other fraudulent activities
• Collude with other users to manipulate markets
• Use automated trading systems or bots without authorization

5. Settlement and Payouts

Market settlement is final and binding. We reserve the right to:

• Delay settlement pending investigation of suspicious activity
• Cancel markets in extraordinary circumstances
• Void bets placed with incorrect information or pricing
• Withhold payouts if we suspect fraud or policy violations

6. Fees and Payment

We may charge fees for certain services. All fees will be clearly disclosed before you complete a transaction. You are responsible for any taxes applicable to your trading activity.

7. Intellectual Property

All content, features, and functionality of the Platform are owned by Pipers and protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without our express written permission.

8. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE UNINTERRUPTED ACCESS, ACCURACY OF INFORMATION, OR PROFITABILITY OF TRADING. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pipers from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Platform, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any rights of others.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at any time for violations of these Terms or other reasons at our sole discretion. You may close your account at any time by contacting support.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notification. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms shall be governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: