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Terms of Service
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using the Optimist Economy website, podcast, or related services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not access the Service.
Use License
Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the Service for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. This is the grant of a license, not a transfer of title, and under this license you may not:
- Modify or copy the materials
- Use the materials for any commercial purpose or for any public display (commercial or non-commercial)
- Attempt to decompile or reverse engineer any software contained on the Service
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" the materials on any other server
This license shall automatically terminate if you violate any of these restrictions and may be terminated by Optimist Economy at any time.
Intellectual Property Rights
The Service and its original content, features, and functionality are and will remain the exclusive property of Optimist Economy and its licensors. The Service is protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws. Our trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service without our prior written consent.
User Conduct
You agree not to:
- Use the Service in any way that violates any applicable law or regulation
- Transmit any malicious code, viruses, or harmful data
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Service
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers connected to the Service
- Use the Service to harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Content Disclaimer
The information on this Service and in our podcast episodes is provided on an "as is" basis. The content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute:
- Financial, investment, or legal advice
- Professional economic or policy recommendations
- Endorsements of any particular policy, product, or service
We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information contained on the Service or in our podcast episodes.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Optimist Economy, its hosts, contributors, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from:
- Your use or inability to use the Service
- Any conduct or content of third parties on the Service
- Any content obtained from the Service
- Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content
Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Optimist Economy. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that Optimist Economy shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Optimist Economy and its hosts, contributors, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, arising out of or in any way connected with your access to or use of the Service or your violation of these Terms.
Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach the Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of those rights.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material, we will try to provide at least 30 days notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion. By continuing to access or use our Service after those revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
Email: Optimist.economy@gmail.com
