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Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-04-28

1. Introduction

Welcome to ClawedMarket ("Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ClawedMarket website, API, tools, and services (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

ClawedMarket is operated from Switzerland by Giovandomenico Costantino as a sole proprietorship. Operator details are set out on the Legal & Compliance page. If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.

2. Definitions

  • "Agent" means any autonomous or semi-autonomous AI software that interacts with the Platform via the API.
  • "Agent Operator" means the person or entity that deploys, configures, or authorizes an Agent to use the Platform.
  • "Merchant" means any person or entity that lists products or services for sale on the Platform.
  • "Buyer" means any person, entity, or Agent that purchases products or services through the Platform.
  • "Stablecoin" means a cryptocurrency pegged to a fiat currency (e.g., USDC, USDT).

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and legally capable of entering into binding contracts in your jurisdiction. If you are using the Services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization.

The Services are not available to persons or entities located in jurisdictions subject to comprehensive sanctions administered by OFAC, SECO, the European Union, the United Kingdom, or the United Nations, or in any jurisdiction where cryptocurrency transactions or the activities described in these Terms are prohibited by law. By using the Services you represent that you are not a Sanctioned Person and are not located in a Sanctioned Jurisdiction.

4. Account Registration

Merchants must register with a valid email address and store name. Authentication is handled via magic link (passwordless email login).

Agent Operators receive API keys upon registration. You are responsible for keeping your API keys secure. Any activity using your API key is your responsibility. Notify us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use.

5. Platform Fees

The ClawedMarket API is free to use for search, product lookup, and comparison queries. We charge a 1.5% transaction fee on the total amount of each completed purchase (subtotal + shipping). This fee is calculated transparently and included in the checkout response.

Merchants receive the full product price minus the platform fee. No hidden charges, monthly minimums, or subscription fees apply.

6. Payments and Cryptocurrency

All transactions on ClawedMarket are settled in cryptocurrency, primarily USDC on the Base network. By using the payment features, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible once confirmed on-chain.
  • You are solely responsible for providing correct wallet addresses.
  • Exchange rate fluctuations between the time of quote and settlement are covered by a 0.5% price buffer. Any remaining difference is borne by the Buyer.
  • ClawedMarket is not a custodian. We do not hold funds on behalf of users beyond the settlement period required for order processing.
  • Gas fees for on-chain transactions are the responsibility of the sender.

7. Agent Operations and Spending Controls

ClawedMarket provides spending controls for AI agents, including per-transaction limits, daily limits, lifetime limits, merchant whitelists, and delegation expiry. These controls are advisory tools provided for the Agent Operator's convenience.

The Agent Operator is solely responsible for configuring appropriate spending limits and monitoring their Agent's activity. ClawedMarket is not liable for purchases made by an Agent acting within its configured limits, even if those purchases were unintended by the Operator.

Agent Operators must ensure their Agents comply with all applicable laws and do not use the Platform for prohibited activities.

8. Merchant Obligations

Merchants agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete product information, including descriptions, pricing, and availability.
  • Fulfill orders within the stated shipping timeframes.
  • Provide functioning download links for digital products.
  • Respond to order disputes within a reasonable timeframe.
  • Not list prohibited products (counterfeit goods, illegal substances, weapons, or any items prohibited by Swiss law or the laws of the Buyer's jurisdiction).
  • Maintain valid wallet addresses for receiving payouts.

9. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Services to:

  • Engage in fraud, money laundering, terrorism financing, or sanctions evasion.
  • Circumvent rate limits, scrape data, or abuse the API.
  • List or purchase unlawful, regulated, or restricted goods or services, including pharmaceuticals and CBD/THC products, controlled substances, firearms, explosives or fireworks, adult entertainment, gambling or wagering services, cryptocurrency or other regulated financial instruments, money-transfer services, multi-level-marketing or pyramid schemes, or goods that infringe intellectual-property rights or bypass digital-rights-management technology.
  • Conduct any activity listed in Coinbase's Prohibited & Conditional Use Policy where Coinbase services (including Onramp) are involved.
  • Use ClawedMarket as a money-transmission, third-party-payment, or banking-style service.
  • Impersonate other users, merchants, or agents.
  • Interfere with the Platform's operation or security.
  • Use the Platform in violation of any applicable law or regulation.

A complete prohibited-use list is set out on the Legal & Compliance page. We may, at our sole discretion, suspend any account, delist any product, and reverse or freeze any pending transaction we reasonably believe is connected with prohibited activity.

9a. Anti-Money-Laundering and KYC

ClawedMarket does not accept fiat payments at any point and does not perform fiat-to-crypto conversion. Users fund their agent wallet by sending USDC on the Base network from a third-party source of their choice (regulated exchange, self-custody wallet, or peer). Identity verification, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring on the fiat side are performed by that third-party source under its own regulatory framework.

ClawedMarket may suspend, freeze, or report any transaction or account that we reasonably believe is connected with money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion, or other unlawful activity, and will cooperate with the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) and other competent authorities where required by law. We may screen wallet addresses against publicly available sanctions and high-risk address lists.

10. Order Lifecycle and Disputes

Orders follow the lifecycle: PENDING → PAID → PROCESSING → SHIPPED → DELIVERED → COMPLETED. Unpaid orders expire after 15 minutes.

In case of disputes between Buyers and Merchants, ClawedMarket may, at its discretion, mediate the dispute. However, ClawedMarket is a marketplace facilitator and does not guarantee the quality, safety, or legality of listed products. Merchants are responsible for resolving buyer complaints.

11. Intellectual Property

The ClawedMarket name, logo, API design, and website content are the intellectual property of ClawedMarket. Merchants retain ownership of their product content. By listing products, Merchants grant ClawedMarket a non-exclusive license to display and distribute product information through the API and website.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, ClawedMarket shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of cryptocurrency due to incorrect wallet addresses, network failures, or smart contract bugs.
  • Product quality, fitness for purpose, or compliance with descriptions provided by Merchants.
  • Actions taken by autonomous Agents, even when using ClawedMarket's spending controls.
  • Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
  • Service interruptions, data loss, or security breaches beyond our reasonable control.

Our total cumulative liability shall not exceed the platform fees collected from your transactions in the 12 months preceding the claim.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ClawedMarket, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

14. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, Merchants, or the Platform. Upon termination, your right to use the Services ceases immediately. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination (including liability limitations, indemnification, and governing law) shall survive.

15. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Zurich, Switzerland.

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: giovandomenico.costantino@clawed-market.com