Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms and Agreement Formation

By accessing or using PumpSimulation's educational platform and services ("Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use our services. These Terms apply to all users, including students, educators, researchers, and institutional users.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and PumpSimulation ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"). We may modify these Terms at any time, and such modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

If you are using the Platform on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms, and your agreement to these Terms will be treated as the agreement of the organization.

2. Educational Purpose and Platform Description

CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: PumpSimulation is an educational platform designed exclusively for learning, research, and academic purposes. Our platform simulates digital asset market dynamics in a controlled virtual environment to provide educational experiences without real-world financial risk.

The Platform serves as a virtual laboratory for understanding market mechanics, economic principles, and financial concepts through simulation and experimentation in a risk-free environment.

3. User Eligibility and Account Registration

To use our educational platform, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age or have appropriate parental/guardian consent for educational use
• Have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under applicable law
• Provide accurate, complete, and current registration information
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of your account credentials
• Use the platform solely for legitimate educational, research, or academic purposes
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use or security breach.

4. Permitted Use and Platform Access

4.1 Authorized Uses

You may use our platform to:

• Participate in educational simulations, exercises, and learning activities
• Access educational materials, resources, and documentation
• Engage with educational content, tools, and analytical features
• Communicate with instructors, support staff, and other users for educational purposes
• Conduct research and academic studies within the platform's educational framework
• Create and manage virtual portfolios for learning purposes

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You expressly agree NOT to use our platform for:

• Any real trading, investment, or financial transaction activities
• Attempting to extract real value from simulated activities or virtual assets
• Violating any applicable laws, regulations, or third-party rights
• Interfering with platform security, functionality, or other users' access
• Sharing account credentials with unauthorized individuals
• Using the platform for commercial purposes outside of authorized educational use
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract source code
• Transmitting malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
• Engaging in fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading activities

5. Intellectual Property Rights and Ownership

All content, software, and materials on our platform are owned by PumpSimulation or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws. This includes but is not limited to:

• Educational content, curriculum materials, and instructional resources
• Software, algorithms, and simulation technologies
• Trademarks, service marks, logos, and branding elements
• User interface designs, graphics, and visual elements
• Data structures, databases, and analytical tools
• Documentation, guides, and help materials

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works, publicly display, or otherwise use our intellectual property without our express written permission, except as specifically permitted by these Terms or applicable law.

6. User-Generated Content and Data

You retain ownership of content you create on our platform, but you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use such content for educational platform improvement, research, and service provision purposes. You represent and warrant that any content you submit:

• Does not violate any third-party intellectual property rights or other legal rights
• Is accurate, truthful, and not misleading or deceptive
• Complies with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies
• Is appropriate for an educational environment and does not contain offensive material
• Does not contain confidential or proprietary information of third parties

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content that violates these Terms or is otherwise inappropriate for our educational platform.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection, use, and protection of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and educational data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and educational privacy standards.

8. Educational Disclaimers and Limitations

8.1 Educational Content Disclaimer

IMPORTANT EDUCATIONAL NOTICE: Our platform provides educational simulations and content for learning purposes only. We make no representations about real market conditions, investment strategies, financial outcomes, or the accuracy of simulated scenarios. All educational content is for informational and instructional purposes only and should not be considered as:

• Financial, investment, or trading advice
• Professional recommendations or endorsements
• Predictions of actual market performance
• Guarantees of educational outcomes or career success

8.2 Platform Availability and Performance

While we strive to maintain platform availability and performance, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access or error-free operation. We may suspend, modify, or discontinue services for maintenance, updates, security reasons, or other operational requirements.

8.3 Third-Party Content and Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or reference third-party content for educational purposes. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content, and your use of such content is at your own risk.

9. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, PumpSimulation and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our platform, including but not limited to:

• Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
• Educational or career-related decisions based on platform use
• Technical failures, interruptions, or security breaches
• Actions or omissions of third parties

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PumpSimulation from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the platform.

10. Compliance and Regulatory Matters

Our platform is designed to comply with applicable educational technology regulations, data protection laws, and consumer protection standards. We maintain compliance with:

• UK and EU data protection regulations (GDPR and UK GDPR)
• Educational technology and accessibility standards
• Financial services regulations as applicable to educational content
• Consumer protection and advertising standards
• International educational compliance frameworks

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of the platform complies with their local laws, institutional policies, and professional obligations.

11. Account Termination and Suspension

We may terminate or suspend your access to our platform at any time, with or without notice, for violation of these Terms, suspected fraudulent activity, or any other reason we deem appropriate. Upon termination:

• Your right to use the platform immediately ceases
• We may delete your account and associated data, subject to legal retention requirements
• You remain liable for any obligations incurred prior to termination
• Provisions regarding intellectual property, liability, and dispute resolution survive termination

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting our support team or using account closure features where available.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our platform will be resolved through the following process:

• Initial resolution through good faith negotiation and our customer support process
• Mediation through a mutually agreed mediator if direct negotiation fails
• Final resolution through binding arbitration or in the courts of England and Wales

You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts located in England and Wales for any legal proceedings.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and PumpSimulation regarding the use of our platform. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

14. Contact Information and Support

If you have questions about these Terms of Service or need assistance with our platform, please contact us:

We are committed to providing excellent customer service and will respond to your inquiries promptly and professionally.