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Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 31, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TurnoutBG ("the Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using TurnoutBG, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Platform.

TurnoutBG is operated independently and is not affiliated with any government entity, political party, or election authority in Bulgaria or elsewhere.

The Platform is managed by an independent team with no political affiliation. We do not provide media commentary or statements outside our official channels on X.

2. Nature of Service: The Truth Market

TurnoutBG is a decentralized Civic Mobilization Protocol, functioning as a social prediction game. The Platform is independent and is not affiliated with the Central Election Commission (CIK) or any other government entities.

The Platform is NOT:

  • A financial institution or regulated investment service
  • A gambling operator or betting platform
  • An investment advisor or financial consultant
  • A polling or survey organization
  • A price oracle or data provider for third parties

Participation in prediction markets on TurnoutBG is for entertainment, social engagement, and community governance purposes only.

3. $VOTE Tokenomics and "Smart Lock"

  • Total Supply: 6,601,262,000 tokens (6 decimal places, USDC-compatible). This number symbolically reflects Bulgaria's 6.6 million registered voters at a 1000:1 ratio. The supply is fixed and cannot be inflated.
  • Utility Character: $VOTE is a utility token for predictions. It has no guaranteed monetary value.
  • Restrictions (Smart Lock): Tokens received through Care Packages are subject to software restrictions. They can only be transferred to "Whitelisted Markets" on the Platform for prediction purposes.

4. Democracy Dividend

Participation in the markets grants the right to a share of the "Democracy Dividend". This prize pool unlocks automatically only if voter turnout in the 2026 parliamentary elections exceeds 55%.

⚠️ 55% REQUIREMENT

If voter turnout is 55% or below, the Democracy Dividend will NOT be distributed. The Platform is not responsible for voter turnout outcomes.

5. No Fiat Currency Processing

The Platform does NOT accept, hold, or transfer any fiat currency (including but not limited to BGN, EUR, USD, or any other government-issued currency).

All transactions on TurnoutBG are strictly cryptocurrency-to-cryptocurrency. Users are responsible for obtaining $VOTE tokens through legitimate means (Care Packages, decentralized exchanges, or peer-to-peer transfers).

6. Risk Disclosure

⚠️ USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

By using TurnoutBG, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:

  • Smart Contract Risk: Smart contracts may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, or unintended behavior.
  • Blockchain Risk: The Polygon network may experience downtime, congestion, or other technical issues.
  • Wallet Security: You are solely responsible for securing your private keys. Loss of private keys results in permanent loss of access to your tokens.
  • Market Risk: Prediction market outcomes are uncertain. You may lose 100% of tokens committed to a position.
  • Regulatory Risk: Laws governing blockchain applications and prediction markets may change.

The user assumes ALL RISK of fund loss due to hacks, wallet mismanagement, smart contract exploits, blockchain failures, or any other technical or operational issues.

7. Anti-Abuse Policy (Sybil Protection)

The Platform enforces strict controls over the distribution of Care Packages:

🚫 ONE EMAIL = ONE WALLET = ONE CARE PACKAGE

The use of bots, automated scripts, or creating multiple accounts from a single person is strictly prohibited. The Platform reserves the right to void invite codes and block access upon detection of manipulation.

The Platform reserves the right to blacklist wallets suspected of:

  • Bot activity or automated abuse
  • Sybil attacks (creating multiple accounts to exploit Care Packages)
  • Market manipulation or wash trading
  • Violating these Terms of Service
  • Engaging in fraud or deceptive practices

Blacklisted wallets will be ineligible for Care Packages and may be restricted from accessing certain Platform features. Blacklisting decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

8. Special Conditions for "Vote Hunters"

⚠️VOTE HUNTER LIABILITY WAIVER

1. Independent Participation:

Participants in the "Vote Hunter" initiative act entirely on their own initiative and at their own risk. Use of the Platform does not create any employment, agency, or partnership relationship between the user and TurnoutBG.

2. Personal Safety and Conduct:

TurnoutBG is not liable for any physical, material, or non-material damages incurred during the performance of missions (Guardian, Informant, Scout). Users are required to comply with the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria, respect public order, and not interfere with the work of election commissions.

3. Legal Responsibility:

TurnoutBG does not provide legal protection or assistance in case of disputes with law enforcement or state institutions. Users are solely responsible for their actions and for the accuracy of the signals they report.

4. Observer Registration:

The Platform only provides information and links to legitimate NGOs. TurnoutBG does not guarantee the user's registration as an official observer; this depends entirely on the approval of the respective NGO and the CEC.

9. User Eligibility and Conduct

You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use TurnoutBG.

10. Intellectual Property

All code, branding, design, content, and materials on the TurnoutBG platform are the exclusive property of TurnoutBG or its licensors. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Platform for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of any Platform materials is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

11. Limitation of Liability

⚠️ "AS IS" PROVISION

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. TurnoutBG makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the Platform.

TurnoutBG IS NOT LIABLE FOR:

  • Loss of tokens due to user error, hacks, or smart contract vulnerabilities
  • Network downtime, congestion, or blockchain failures
  • Inaccurate market predictions or financial losses from trading
  • Third-party service failures (Privy, Polygon, etc.)
  • Regulatory changes affecting platform operations
  • Any damages arising from Vote Hunter activities

To the maximum extent permitted by law, TurnoutBG's total liability shall not exceed the value of tokens held by the user at the time of the claim.

12. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of the Platform shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Users agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Sofia, Bulgaria.

13. Market Resolution Criteria

🔍OFFICIAL SOURCE OF TRUTH

All prediction markets on TurnoutBG resolve based EXCLUSIVELY on official data published by the Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bulgaria at results.cik.bg.

ACCEPTED DATA SOURCES:

  • Official final results from CIK
  • Verified voter turnout percentages
  • Official party vote shares
  • Parliamentary seat allocations

NOT ACCEPTED:

  • Exit polls or preliminary results
  • Media projections or unofficial counts
  • Third-party data aggregators

⏱️ RESOLUTION TIMELINE

Markets will resolve within 7 days after CIK publishes official final results. All winning shares pay exactly 1 VOTE per share.

Resolution decisions will be announced publicly with direct links to official CIK sources. The resolution process is transparent and verifiable by all participants.

14. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us via:

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING TURNOUTBG, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF SERVICE.

You further acknowledge that:

  • TurnoutBG is a Civic Mobilization Protocol and social prediction game, not a financial service
  • $VOTE tokens (total supply: 6,601,262,000 with 6 decimal places) have no guaranteed monetary value
  • Care Packages are subject to Smart Lock restrictions and can only be used on Whitelisted Markets
  • The Democracy Dividend only unlocks if voter turnout exceeds 55%
  • The Platform does not handle fiat currency (BGN, EUR, USD, etc.)
  • You assume all risks associated with using blockchain applications
  • You are of legal age in your jurisdiction to participate
  • You are responsible for complying with local laws