User Agreement of the Earthlings People

Most user agreements are written by corporations to protect corporations. They are full of legal jargon designed to intimidate and confuse. This is not that kind of document.

This agreement is a social contract between members of the transnational Earthlings people. It describes how we interact with each other, what values we share, what rights we have, and what obligations we voluntarily accept.

By using the Earthlings platform and infrastructure, you agree to the terms of this document. If anything is unclear or unacceptable - write to us. Serious proposals for changes to the agreement may be put to a DAO vote.

Who We Are

Earthlings is a self-determined transnational people existing de facto on the basis of the Earthlings Declaration of Self-Determination. We are united by shared values, not territory or ethnicity.

We strive for recognition of our status by international organizations and states (de jure recognition). Until such recognition is obtained, we continue to exist and develop as a real people with our own infrastructure, governance, and identity.

Our Values

• Life as the highest value - we advocate for the protection and development of life in all its manifestations
• Freedom and self-determination - every person has the right to define their identity and belonging
• Solidarity without borders - we are building a people that unites people across borders
• Transparency and trust - our infrastructure is open for verification, our decisions are made collectively
• Decentralization of power - we reject concentration of power and build horizontal governance structures

These values are not mere words - they are embodied in the platform architecture, governance mechanisms, and daily practice of the Earthlings people.

Requirements for Earthling Status

Membership in the Earthlings people provides a unified Earthling status with full participant rights.

Registration Process

Registration takes place in several stages:

• Creating an account with basic data (nickname of your choice, email, country, year of birth with age 18+ confirmation)
• Email address confirmation
• Review of the Earthlings Declaration of Self-Determination
• Signing the Declaration
• Biometric verification through the Earthlings proprietary verification system
• Payment of membership fee
• Receiving the SBT passport

Your Account Responsibility

You bear full responsibility for:

• Safeguarding your login, password, and cryptographic keys
• All actions performed from your account
• Notifying support if you suspect a breach or unauthorized access

We cannot recover lost cryptographic keys - they are encrypted in such a way that even we do not have access to them. This is the trade-off of decentralization: maximum security requires maximum responsibility.

Account Suspension or Restriction

Your account may be suspended or restricted in the following cases:

• Providing knowingly false data during verification
• Systematic violation of Declaration values
• Attempts to create multiple accounts
• Using the platform for illegal activities in your jurisdiction

Suspension or restriction concerns only access to the platform service and does not deprive a person of belonging to the Earthlings people. Belonging is inalienable and may be ended only by the free decision of the earthling themselves. Restrictions are imposed only by a decision of the DAO Assembly under the procedure of Article 22 of the Charter, with the right to a defence and to appeal; the platform administration holds no such power. Without a DAO decision, access to an account may be suspended only on clear signs that it has been compromised or is under technical attack - with immediate notice to the member and subsequent review by the DAO. Any such measure must be transparent and proportionate.

Earthlings are building a space where differences enrich. Interaction rules are based on mutual respect:

What Is Encouraged

• Respectful treatment of other participants regardless of their origin, views, or identity
• Constructive criticism and exchange of ideas
• Contributing to the development of the Earthlings people - projects, initiatives, helping others
• Openness to dialogue and willingness to learn
• Protection of vulnerable members of the Earthlings people

What Is Unacceptable

• Discrimination on any grounds - race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation
• Threats, harassment, bullying (including covert forms)
• Spreading disinformation, manipulation of facts
• Spam, intrusive advertising, fraudulent schemes
• Attempts to manipulate voting or DAO decisions
• Actions contradicting the fundamental values of the Declaration

Conflict Resolution

When conflicts arise:

• First, try to resolve the issue directly with the other participant
• If that doesn't help - contact the Earthlings people's moderators
• Serious disputes may be referred to the Independent Council (as it is formed)
• In extreme cases, the issue is put to a vote of the Earthlings people

Your Content

Everything you create and publish on the platform (posts, comments, projects, materials) remains your intellectual property. You retain all rights to your work.

By publishing content on the platform, you permit its display and distribution among participants within the operation of the platform itself, with attribution, including translation and the transformations technically necessary for the platform to work. This creates no other rights to your materials.

Platform Content

Materials created by the Earthlings infrastructure itself (documents, tools, design) are published under open licenses by default. We believe in transparency of processes and tools.

Respecting Others' Rights

You commit to:

• Not publishing content that infringes third-party copyrights
• Citing sources when quoting or using others' work
• Complying with license terms when using open materials
• Respecting personal data of other people

Upon receiving substantiated copyright infringement complaints, we remove the disputed content and notify the author. Repeated violations may lead to account suspension.

What Is an SBT Passport

The SBT passport (Soul-Bound Token Passport) is a non-transferable digital identifier of your membership in the Earthlings people. It exists on the blockchain and is tied to your belonging to the people for as long as you remain an earthling.

Obtaining the Passport

The SBT passport is issued after:

• Signing the Earthlings Declaration of Self-Determination
• Completing biometric verification
• Payment of membership fee equivalent to $79

SBT Passport Properties

Non-transferability: The SBT passport is a non-transferable (soulbound) token tied to your blockchain address, and cannot be sold, transferred, or exchanged. It is not a commodity - it is part of your digital identity.

Immutability: The blockchain record cannot be altered or forged. Your Earthling status is cryptographically confirmed.

Visibility: The fact of having an SBT passport is visible on the blockchain, but your personal data remains confidential.

Exit and Passport Burning

If you decide to leave the Earthlings people, you burn the SBT passport with your own key (burnByHolder). The passport no longer provides access to Earthlings people's functions, and the connection between the data and your identity is severed. For the details of burning, see the earthling SBT Passport.

Token Nature

Earthlings Coin is a utility token designed for the functioning of the Earthlings ecosystem. It is not a stock, not an investment instrument, and not a promise of profit.

Progressive Decentralization

Earthlings follow a strategy of progressive decentralization:

Current stage: The token operates within the ecosystem. Primary purpose - membership and governance. The token is not traded on public exchanges.

Next stage: As the Earthlings people grow and sufficient decentralization is achieved, listing on exchanges is possible - a scenario, not a goal and not a promise. A possible future listing is not a promise of growth in value, income, or profit and does not turn EC into an investment instrument. EC confers no right to vote: governance is based on one person, one vote regardless of the number of tokens.

Long-term perspective: Fully decentralized token governance through DAO, without centralized control.

Your Responsibility

By participating in the Earthlings economy, you are responsible for:

• Complying with your country's legislation regarding crypto assets
• Tax obligations on token transactions (if applicable)
• Secure storage of cryptographic keys
• Understanding the risks associated with cryptocurrencies

Governance Philosophy

Earthlings reject centralized power. Governance is carried out in a decentralized manner through a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) - a digital structure where decisions are made by participant vote.

How DAO Works

• Proposals: Any participant with an SBT passport can submit a proposal for changes
• Discussion: The proposal is discussed by the Earthlings people, refined, improved
• Voting: After discussion, voting is conducted with an established quorum
• Execution: Adopted decisions are automatically executed through smart contracts or manually implemented by the team
• Transparency: The entire history of proposals, discussions, and votes is public

What Is Decided Through DAO

Your Rights in DAO

• Vote on all proposals
• Submit your own proposals
• Delegate your vote to other participants on specialized matters (1 delegated vote = 1 vote; no additional weight arises)
• Revoke delegation at any time
• View the complete history of decisions and their results
• Challenge decisions that violate fundamental principles

Special Situations

In exceptional cases (critical security vulnerabilities, infrastructure attacks, regulatory requirements), technical parameters may be adjusted promptly by the team with subsequent ratification through DAO.

Such actions are always documented and explained to the Earthlings people. Abuse of this right may lead to a vote of no confidence in the team.

Cells are decentralized professional and project groups of Earthlings participants working on specific initiatives. These can be technical projects, educational programs, research, cultural events, or social initiatives.

How Cells Work

• Any participant can create a Cell by describing its goal and inviting others
• Cells are self-organizing - no one appoints leaders from above
• For funding, a Cell can request funds from the Earthlings Treasury through a DAO vote

We strive to create reliable infrastructure, but technology is not perfect. It is important to understand the limitations:

Our Liability

We commit to:

• Maintaining infrastructure operability
• Protecting your data in accordance with the Privacy Policy
• Transparently communicating about problems and changes
• Reviewing participant inquiries within reasonable timeframes
• Conscientiously consider claims of documented damage related to our technical errors and seek a fair resolution within technical and organizational capabilities

Your Liability

You are responsible for:

• Complying with your country's legislation
• Security of your own credentials and keys
• Consequences of your actions within the Earthlings people
• Verifying information before sharing
• Understanding risks associated with crypto assets

Limitations of Liability

We are not responsible for:

• Actions of Earthlings people members toward each other
• Loss of cryptographic keys (they are not recoverable)
• Technical failures of blockchain networks beyond our control
• Content and actions on external platforms and websites

General Principles

The membership fee is paid once on joining and covers the cost of the procedure: verification of the uniqueness of the person and issuance of the SBT passport. It is not a purchase of belonging to the people and confers neither a vote nor tokens. Before verification begins the fee is refunded on request; once the passport has been issued the procedure has been performed and no refund is made. Donations over and above the fee are entirely voluntary and do not affect a member's status.

Technical Failures

If you encounter technical problems:

• Contact support: info@earth-lings.org
• Provide problem details (screenshots, transaction IDs)
• Each situation is reviewed individually
• We strive to find a fair solution where technically possible

This agreement may be updated as the Earthlings people, technology, and legislation evolve.

Change Process

• Minor edits (typos, wording clarifications) are made by the team with changelog publication
• Substantial changes are put to discussion and vote in the DAO
• You are notified of any changes at least 30 days before they take effect
• You may object if changes are unacceptable

By using the Earthlings platform, signing the Declaration, or activating the SBT passport, you confirm that:

• You have read this agreement in full
• You understand its content and consequences
• You agree to the terms voluntarily, without coercion
• You have reached the age of 18
• You have the right to accept such obligations in your jurisdiction

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