Terms of Service

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1 The Experiment

Welcome to "The Dollar Experiment" - a digital social experiment that explores collective human behavior and curiosity in the age of artificial intelligence. By participating, you join a community of individuals who have chosen to satisfy their curiosity about how many others have made the same choice.

1.2 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using our website, making a contribution, or participating in the experiment, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not participate in the experiment.

1.3 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to participate. By participating, you represent that you meet these age requirements.

2. The Experiment Explained

2.1 Purpose and Nature

"The Dollar Experiment" is a transparent social psychology experiment. Participants contribute $1 not to purchase goods or services, but to satisfy their curiosity about how many other people have made the same choice.

2.2 What You Receive

Upon successful contribution, you receive immediate access to the exact number of people who have contributed $1. That's it.

2.3 What You Do NOT Receive

This is not a purchase of goods or services. You do not receive:

• Physical products or deliverable services
• Financial returns or investment opportunities
• Guarantees of specific outcomes or experiences
• Rights to intellectual property or future value

3. Participation and Contributions

3.1 Contribution Amount

The contribution amount is $1. You may contribute multiple times if desired.

3.2 Payment Processing

• All payments are processed securely through Stripe
• We do not store credit card information on our servers
• You authorize us to charge your selected payment method
• Payments are processed immediately upon confirmation

4. Refunds and Disputes

4.1 No Refund Policy

Contributions are generally non-refundable. By participating, you acknowledge that:

• This is an experimental experience, not a traditional purchase
• You are contributing to satisfy curiosity, not to acquire goods/services
• The value you receive is immediate (knowledge of the participant count)

4.2 Exceptional Circumstances

Refunds may be provided in the following limited circumstances:

• Technical failures preventing you from seeing the participant count
• Duplicate charges due to system errors
• Unauthorized transactions (subject to verification)
• Requests made within 24 hours due to technical issues

5. Privacy and Data Protection

We collect minimal data: contribution amount, timestamp, and payment processing information. All participation is anonymous by default. For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimers and Limitations

6.1 Experimental Nature

This is a social experiment with inherent uncertainties:

• Results and outcomes are not guaranteed
• Community participation may vary unpredictably
• Technical issues may occasionally occur
• The experiment may evolve or conclude at our discretion

6.2 Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our liability is limited to the amount of your contribution
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• We make no warranties about the experiment's outcomes
• Your participation is at your own risk

7. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

7.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by [Jurisdiction] law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

7.2 Regulatory Compliance

This experiment:

• Is not gambling (no chance-based outcomes)
• Is not an investment (no expectation of returns)
• Complies with consumer protection laws
• Meets data protection requirements (GDPR, CCPA)

8. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms or the experiment:

• Email: thedollarexperiment@yahoo.com
• Support: thedollarexperiment@yahoo.com