Terms of Service

By accessing or using the MeriTokens application, website (meritokens.com), or any related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service. These Terms apply to all users, including parents, guardians, and authorized users. Children under 13 may use the Service only under the supervision and consent of a parent or legal guardian. MeriTokens is sold as a one-time kit purchase — there is no subscription, and the app is included with every kit. MeriTokens is currently in private beta, and some parts of the Service described in these Terms (such as payments or shipping) may not be active yet.

MeriTokens provides a physical token and digital application system designed to help families manage children's screen time through a merit-based reward system. The Service includes: • The MeriTokens web application (play.meritokens.com) • The MeriTokens Android application • Physical NFC token hardware (where purchased) • The MeriTokens marketing website (meritokens.com) • Associated APIs and backend services

To use certain features of the Service, you must create an account. You agree to: • Provide accurate, complete, and current information • Maintain the security of your account credentials • Promptly update account information if it changes • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account access You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account. Accounts may not be transferred to another person without our prior written consent.

MeriTokens takes children's privacy seriously. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). • Children under 13 may only use the Service with verifiable parental consent • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent • Parents and guardians can review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's information by contacting us at privacy@meritokens.com • Child profiles within the app contain only a name/nickname and usage statistics — no contact information or personal identifiers For our full children's privacy practices, see our Privacy Policy.

MeriTokens is a one-time purchase. You buy a physical kit; the parent app and family dashboard are included with it. There is no subscription and no recurring charge. Pricing: All prices are in USD unless otherwise stated. Prices shown at the time you order are the prices that apply to that order. Payment: Payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your full card details. Shipping: Kits are shipped to the address you provide at checkout. Delivery estimates are estimates, not guarantees. Returns: Unopened kits may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund of the purchase price. Defective hardware may be exchanged within 30 days of delivery. Price Changes: We may change the price of kits at any time. A change never affects an order you have already placed.

You agree not to: • Use the Service for any unlawful purpose • Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service • Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the Service • Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm any person • Upload or transmit malicious code • Use automated scripts or bots to access the Service • Resell or redistribute the Service without authorization • Circumvent any security or access control measures

All content on the Service, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, and software, is the property of MeriTokens or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The MeriTokens name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of MeriTokens. You may not use these marks without prior written permission. You retain ownership of any content you submit to the Service. By submitting content, you grant MeriTokens a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with the Service.

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. MERITOKENS DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MERITOKENS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE. MeriTokens's total liability for any claims arising from use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid to MeriTokens in the 12 months preceding the claim.

Your use of the Service is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at meritokens.com/privacy to understand our data practices.

MeriTokens reserves the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. We may retain your information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or the Service shall be resolved in the courts of San Diego County, California.

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us: Email: legal@meritokens.com Website: meritokens.com Address: San Diego, CA, United States