MUSE INK — TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: 7/19/26

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Muse Ink. Muse Ink is a digital-first studio and platform for premium comics, art, and collectibles. We develop original intellectual property and partner with licensed brands to release collectibles that pair physical items with digital ownership.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Muse Ink website, platform, applications, and related services (collectively, the "Platform"), operated by Muse Ink, LLC ("Muse Ink," "we," "us," or "our").

By accessing or using the Platform — including creating an account, claiming or purchasing a Collectible, participating in a drop or promotion, redeeming a physical item, or reading content — you agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, do not use the Platform.

You must be at least [18] years old, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, to make purchases or hold an account. By using the Platform you represent that you meet this requirement.

2. Definitions

"Collectible" / "Digital Collectible" — a digital item recorded on the Solana blockchain that you may claim or purchase through the Platform, representing artwork, comics, characters, or other content.
"Physical Item" / "Physical Twin" — a physical product (such as a book, print, pin, or figure) that may be paired with, or redeemable in connection with, a Digital Collectible.
"Phygital" — the pairing of a Digital Collectible with a Physical Item, often connected via an NFC tag.
"Drop" — a release of Collectibles and/or Physical Items, which may be free, fixed-price, limited in quantity, time-limited, or include randomized/chance-based elements.
"Wallet" — a blockchain wallet associated with your account, created and secured through one or more third-party providers, used to hold your Collectibles.
"Drop Rules" — the specific terms published for an individual Drop or promotion (price, quantity, odds, eligibility, entry methods, redemption windows), which supplement these Terms.
"IP Partner" — a third-party rights holder or licensor whose intellectual property is featured on the Platform.
"Content" — comics, artwork, text, graphics, and other materials available on the Platform.

3. Accounts and Authentication

3.1 Account Creation

You create an account by signing in with your email address or a passkey (such as Face ID or fingerprint). To enable Collectible ownership, Muse Ink may facilitate the creation of a blockchain Wallet for your account through one or more third-party wallet and authentication providers.

3.2 Wallet Custody and Provider Responsibility

The Wallet associated with your account is non-custodial. Muse Ink does not hold, control, store, or have access to the private keys, seed phrases, or the assets in your Wallet at any time. Muse Ink facilitates Wallet creation through third-party providers as a convenience but does not operate, control, or act as a custodian of the Wallet or its contents.

You are solely responsible for safeguarding your access credentials and for complying with the applicable terms of the third-party wallet provider. You acknowledge and accept that:

You are solely responsible for maintaining access to your authentication method.
If you lose access to your authentication method, you may permanently lose access to your Wallet and its contents.
Blockchain transactions are irreversible. Muse Ink cannot recover, reverse, cancel, restore, or refund lost assets, lost access, mistaken transactions, or transactions made from your Wallet.
You assume all risks associated with digital assets, blockchain technology, private key management, and the use of third-party wallet providers.

3.3 Assumption of Blockchain Risk

You understand that blockchain networks, digital assets, and related technologies involve inherent risks, including but not limited to: network congestion or failure; smart-contract bugs or vulnerabilities; changes in protocol rules; regulatory uncertainty; volatility; and the irreversible nature of on-chain transactions. You accept these risks and agree that Muse Ink is not responsible for losses arising from them.

3.4 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activity under your account. Keep your authentication method secure and notify us at admin@museink.studio of any suspected unauthorized access.

3.5 Eligibility and Restrictions

You may not use the Platform if you are located in, or a resident of, a jurisdiction where the Platform or digital collectibles are prohibited, or if you are subject to applicable sanctions.

3.6 Your Data and Privacy

Your use of the Platform involves the collection and use of information as described in our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. You acknowledge that:

Information recorded on the blockchain — including your Wallet address and transactions — is public, permanent, and cannot be deleted, including by Muse Ink.
Where you claim a Collectible tied to an IP Partner campaign (for example, using an email matched against a crowdfunding backer list), your eligibility is verified using data as described in the Privacy Policy.
Muse Ink may share aggregate, anonymized, and de-identified campaign analytics with IP Partners as described in the Privacy Policy, and does not share your individual personal information with IP Partners except as described there.

By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices in the Privacy Policy.

4. Collectibles — Ownership and Rights

4.1 Licensed Intellectual Property

Certain content, characters, artwork, and properties offered on the Platform are licensed from third-party rights holders ("IP Partners"). Ownership of a Collectible does not grant you ownership of, or any rights in, the underlying intellectual property, characters, artwork, or brands. All such rights remain with Muse Ink or the applicable IP Partner. Your rights are limited to those expressly granted here.

4.2 What You Own

When you claim or purchase a Collectible, you own that specific blockchain-based digital item, recorded on the Solana blockchain. Ownership is evidenced on-chain.

4.3 License Granted to You

Subject to these Terms and any applicable Drop Rules, Muse Ink (or the applicable IP Partner) grants you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to access and display the artwork associated with a Collectible you own, solely for personal, non-commercial purposes. This license transfers with the Collectible upon a valid transfer and terminates for you at that time.

You may not: use the Content commercially; modify it; use it in connection with illegal, infringing, hateful, or defamatory activity; or imply endorsement by Muse Ink or any IP Partner.

4.4 Collectibles Are Not Investments

Collectibles offered by Muse Ink are intended for entertainment, collecting, access, and engagement purposes. They are not investment products, securities, financial instruments, or a means of payment. We make no representation or promise about future value or resale potential. Value may rise, fall, or become zero. Do not acquire a Collectible expecting profit, appreciation, or financial return.

5. Drops, Sales, and Promotions

This Section governs all the ways Collectibles and Physical Items are offered. Each Drop is also governed by its specific Drop Rules, published at the time of the Drop. Where Drop Rules conflict with these Terms, the Drop Rules control for that Drop, except that these Terms govern liability, disputes, and ownership.

5.1 Free Claims

Some Collectibles are offered free to claim, including to eligible participants (for example, backers of a specific crowdfunding campaign) and through physical distributions such as trading cards, QR codes, or NFC-tagged items at conventions and events. Eligibility, claim windows, and quantities are set by Muse Ink and any applicable IP Partner and may be limited, modified, or ended at any time. We may verify eligibility, including by matching the email you use against a list provided by an IP Partner. Claim codes and links are for the intended recipient and may not be resold. Free claims have no cash value.

5.2 Fixed-Price Sales (Digital and Physical)

We may offer Collectibles and Physical Items for direct purchase at a stated price. Prices are shown at the point of purchase in the stated currency. Title and risk for Physical Items are addressed in Section 6.

5.3 Limited and Time-Limited Drops

Drops may be limited by quantity (a fixed number of units) and/or by time (a defined claim or purchase window). Once a limit is reached or a window closes, the Drop may end. Adding an item to a cart does not reserve it; an order is not complete until payment is confirmed.

5.4 Randomized and Chance-Based Drops ("Mystery" / Gacha)

Some Drops may include randomized or chance-based elements — for example, varying rarity tiers, or a chance that a purchased or claimed Collectible is redeemable for a Physical Item. The following apply to any such Drop:

(a) Published odds. The applicable Drop Rules will disclose the odds or distribution of outcomes for that Drop.
(b) Fair value. Every participant who purchases in a randomized Drop receives a Collectible of the disclosed value; randomization affects which tier or bonus a participant receives, not whether they receive a Collectible at all.
(c) Not gambling. Collectibles are not wagers, and randomized Drops are not gambling. There are no cash or cash-equivalent payouts. Outcomes are collectible items, not monetary winnings.
(d) Void where prohibited. Randomized and promotional Drops are void where prohibited by law, and eligibility may be restricted by jurisdiction.

5.5 Promotions and Giveaways

We may run promotions, giveaways, or reward programs, each governed by rules published at the time. No purchase is necessary to enter a giveaway unless expressly and lawfully provided otherwise.

5.6 Right to Modify Drops

We may modify, suspend, reschedule, or cancel a Drop for operational, legal, or technical reasons. Where a paid Drop is canceled before fulfillment, affected purchasers will receive a refund of amounts paid for the canceled item, as the sole remedy.

6. Physical Items and Fulfillment

6.1 Redemption and Purchase

Physical Items may be (a) sold directly, (b) redeemable in connection with a Collectible (sometimes for an additional fee covering production and shipping), or (c) awarded as part of a Drop. Availability, pricing, eligibility, and redemption windows are stated at the time of the offer and in the Drop Rules.

6.2 Production and Shipping

Physical Items may be produced and fulfilled by Muse Ink, an IP Partner, or a third-party fulfillment provider. Delivery timeframes are estimates, not guarantees. Title and risk of loss pass to you upon delivery to the carrier.

6.3 Shipping Information

You are responsible for providing accurate shipping information. We are not responsible for items lost due to an incorrect address you provide.

6.4 International Shipping

Where offered, international orders may incur customs duties, taxes, and import fees, which are your responsibility.

6.5 NFC Tags

Physical Items may include an NFC tag linking to a Collectible. We do not guarantee NFC functionality across all devices or indefinitely.

7. Payments, Pricing, and Refunds

7.1 Payment Processing

Muse Ink may process payments directly and/or through third-party commerce and payment providers and third-party platforms and marketplaces. Where a third-party provider is used, you transact through their checkout and agree to their terms; we do not store full payment card details.

7.2 Pricing and Taxes

Prices are shown at purchase. We may change prices prospectively. You are responsible for applicable taxes except those we are required to collect.

7.3 Refunds

Because Collectibles are delivered on-chain and cannot be returned once claimed, purchased, or transferred, all sales of Collectibles are final and non-refundable except where required by law. Refunds or replacements for Physical Items (for example, damaged, defective, or non-delivered items) are addressed on request. Where a paid Drop is canceled before fulfillment, affected amounts are refunded per Section 5.6.

8. Third-Party Services

The Platform relies on and integrates with third parties, including:

Blockchain infrastructure: the Solana network, decentralized and not operated by Muse Ink.
Wallet and authentication providers — for wallet creation and sign-in.
Commerce and payment providers — for processing purchases and fulfillment.
Hosting and analytics providers — for operating and improving the Platform.
Marketplace partners — third-party secondary marketplaces and trading platforms where Collectibles may be bought, sold, or displayed.

We do not control these third parties and are not responsible for their performance, availability, security, fees, or actions. Your use of them may be governed by their own terms. Blockchain transactions are irreversible and outside our control.

8.1 Secondary Sales and Creator Royalties

You may be able to sell or transfer your Collectibles on third-party marketplaces. Certain Collectibles may carry a creator royalty — a percentage of secondary-sale proceeds to Muse Ink and/or the applicable IP Partner — encoded in on-chain metadata. By acquiring a Collectible, you acknowledge such royalties may apply to future sales. Secondary transactions are between buyer and seller; Muse Ink is not a party, is not a broker, dealer, or exchange, and is not responsible for those transactions. The license in Section 4.3 transfers to the new owner on transfer and terminates for you.

9. Content and Reading

9.1 Access

Some Content is free to read on the Platform; other Content may be unlocked by owning a specific Collectible. Access to unlockable Content is conditioned on continued verifiable ownership and on the Content remaining available. We do not guarantee any Content remains available indefinitely.

9.2 Personal Use

Content is for personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, distribute, publicly display, sell, or create derivative works except as expressly permitted.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Muse Ink IP

The Platform — its design, code, branding, the "Muse Ink" name and logo, the collector hub, the variant tracker, NFC integration systems, and original Muse Ink content (including original IP such as Out of Mana) — is owned by Muse Ink and protected by law.

10.2 IP Partner Content

Licensed properties are owned by their respective rights holders and used under license. Nothing here transfers rights in those properties to you.

10.3 User Contributions and Community Content

The Platform may allow you to submit content — such as comments, posts, messages, images, or other materials ("Contributions") — in community features, profiles, or interactive areas. You retain ownership of your Contributions, but you grant Muse Ink a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable license to use, host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute your Contributions in connection with operating and promoting the Platform.

You represent and warrant that: you own or control all rights to your Contributions; your Contributions are accurate and do not violate these Terms; and your Contributions do not infringe any third party's intellectual property, privacy, or other rights, and are not illegal, defamatory, obscene, harassing, or otherwise objectionable. We may remove or refuse any Contributions at our discretion and are not responsible for Contributions submitted by users. You are solely responsible for your Contributions and bear all liability arising from them.

10.4 Feedback

Feedback or suggestions you submit may be used by Muse Ink without obligation to you.

10.5 Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe Content infringes your copyright, send a notice to our designated agent at admin@museink.studio including: (a) identification of the work; (b) identification and location of the material; (c) your contact information; (d) a good-faith-belief statement; (e) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act; and (f) your signature. We respond to valid notices and may remove or disable access to material.

11. User Conduct

You agree not to: violate any law or these Terms; infringe the rights of Muse Ink, IP Partners, or others; gain unauthorized access to the Platform, accounts, or wallets; use bots, scrapers, or automation to access the Platform or circumvent claim or purchase limits; submit fraudulent claims or misrepresent eligibility; interfere with the Platform's operation or security; or use the Platform to launder money or finance illegal activity. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

12. Disclaimers

THE PLATFORM, COLLECTIBLES, PHYSICAL ITEMS, AND CONTENT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free, that blockchain networks will function reliably, or that Collectibles will retain value. You use the Platform and acquire Collectibles at your own risk.

13. Force Majeure

We will not be liable in any amount for failure to perform any obligation under these Terms where such failure is caused by the occurrence of any unforeseen event beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation Internet or communications outages, infrastructure or blockchain network failures, failures of third-party providers, fire, flood, earthquake, war, terrorism, civil unrest, labor disputes, governmental action, or act of God.

14. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, 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, LOSS OF DIGITAL ASSETS OR COLLECTIBLE VALUE, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR THE MARKETPLACE OFFERINGS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSSES ARISING FROM BLOCKCHAIN FAILURES, SMART-CONTRACT VULNERABILITIES, LOST WALLET ACCESS, THIRD-PARTY SERVICES, OR IRREVERSIBLE TRANSACTIONS.

CERTAIN US STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our 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) your Contributions or content you submit; (2) your use of the Platform, Collectibles, Physical Items, or Marketplace Offerings; (3) your breach of these Terms; (4) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Terms; (5) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (6) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Platform with whom you connected via the Platform. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it.

16. Changes to the Platform and Terms

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Platform at any time. We may update these Terms; the "Last Updated" date reflects the latest version, and material changes will be communicated where reasonable. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If we discontinue the Platform, we will make reasonable efforts to provide notice and access to your account and Collectibles, recognizing on-chain assets exist independently of the Platform.

17. Termination

You may stop using the Platform anytime. We may suspend or terminate access for violations or for legal or operational reasons. Collectibles you own on-chain remain yours independent of account status, though Platform features (collector hub, unlockable Content) require an active account.

18. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

18.1 Governing Law. These Terms and any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform are governed by the laws of the State of New Jersey, USA, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except that the Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of the arbitration provisions below.

18.2 Informal Resolution First. Before starting any formal proceeding, you agree to first contact us at [DISPUTES EMAIL] and provide a written description of the dispute and your contact information, and to attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally for a period of at least [30/60] days. Most concerns can be resolved this way. This informal-resolution period is a required first step before either party may commence arbitration or litigation.

18.3 Binding Arbitration. If the dispute is not resolved through informal resolution, it will be resolved by binding individual arbitration rather than in court, except as provided below. Arbitration will be administered by AAA and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

18.4 Exceptions to Arbitration. Notwithstanding the above, either party may: (a) bring an individual claim in small-claims court if it qualifies; and (b) seek injunctive or equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property or prevent unauthorized access to the Platform.

18.5 Class-Action Waiver. To the extent permitted by law, disputes will be conducted only on an individual basis and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, or representative proceeding. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims or preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

18.6 Jury-Trial Waiver. To the extent any dispute proceeds in court rather than arbitration, each party knowingly and voluntarily waives any right to a jury trial.

18.7 Venue for Non-Arbitrable Matters. For any dispute not subject to arbitration, the parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

18.8 Limitation Period. Any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Platform must be filed within [one year] after the claim arose, or it is permanently barred, to the extent permitted by law.

19. Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: These Terms, the Privacy Policy, and applicable Drop Rules are the entire agreement regarding the Platform.
Severability: If a provision is unenforceable, the rest remain in effect.
No Waiver: Failure to enforce a provision is not a waiver.
Assignment: You may not assign these Terms; we may.

20. Contact

Questions about these Terms: admin@museink.studio, Muse Ink, LLC, 971 US Highway 202 N, Suite N, Branchburg, NJ 08876