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                <h1>Application Providers Terms and Conditions</h1>
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            <p class="lead mb-4">Last updated: May 22, 2025</p>
            
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                <p class="mb-0">These terms specifically apply to Application Providers on the Project Mycelium who develop and deploy applications on the ThreeFold Grid.</p>
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            <h2>1. Definition of an Application Provider</h2>
            <p>An "Application Provider" refers to any individual or entity that develops, deploys, and maintains software applications, platforms, or digital applications on the Project Mycelium. Application Providers create the applications and services that run on the ThreeFold Grid's infrastructure.</p>

            <h2>2. Application Provider Responsibilities</h2>
            <p>As an Application Provider on the Project Mycelium, you agree to:</p>
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                <li>Provide accurate descriptions of your applications and applications</li>
                <li>Maintain your deployed applications with regular updates and security patches</li>
                <li>Ensure your applications comply with best practices for security and data protection</li>
                <li>Provide clear documentation for users of your applications</li>
                <li>Respond promptly to technical issues and bug reports</li>
                <li>Set fair and transparent pricing for your applications</li>
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            <h2>3. Reputation System and Staking</h2>
            <p>The Project Mycelium employs a reputation system that affects application provider visibility and benefits:</p>
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                <li>Your reputation score is calculated based on user ratings, application performance, security metrics, and staked Credits</li>
                <li>Higher reputation scores may result in improved visibility in marketplace listings</li>
                <li>Staking Credits increases your reputation score and may qualify you for reduced platform fees</li>
                <li>Security vulnerabilities or performance issues may result in reputation penalties</li>
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            <h2>4. Intellectual Property Rights</h2>
            <p>Regarding the intellectual property of your applications:</p>
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                <li>You retain all intellectual property rights to your applications and applications</li>
                <li>You grant ThreeFold a limited license to display, promote, and facilitate access to your applications on the marketplace</li>
                <li>You are responsible for ensuring your applications do not infringe on third-party intellectual property rights</li>
                <li>You may choose the appropriate licensing model for your applications (open source, proprietary, etc.)</li>
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            <h2>5. Application Deployment and Credits</h2>
            <p>The deployment and compensation processes are governed by the following principles:</p>
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                <li>All transactions on the marketplace use USD Credits as the medium of exchange</li>
                <li>Credits have a fixed value of 1.0 USD per Credit</li>
                <li>Application Providers receive Credits from users who utilize their applications</li>
                <li>Earned Credits can be exchanged for fiat currencies or other supported tokens through the available liquidity pools</li>
                <li>Platform fees may apply to transactions as detailed in your Application Provider dashboard</li>
                <li>You are responsible for the resource utilization costs of your deployed applications</li>
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            <h2>6. Application Listings and Distribution</h2>
            <p>Regarding your application listings on the marketplace:</p>
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                <li>All application descriptions must comply with the Marketplace Content Guidelines</li>
                <li>False or misleading claims about applications are prohibited</li>
                <li>ThreeFold reserves the right to remove or request modifications to listings that violate guidelines</li>
                <li>You may utilize marketplace promotional tools to increase the visibility of your applications</li>
                <li>You may offer free trials, freemium models, or paid applications according to your business model</li>
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            <h2>7. API Usage and Integration</h2>
            <p>When utilizing ThreeFold APIs and integration points:</p>
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                <li>You must adhere to the API usage guidelines and rate limits</li>
                <li>You are responsible for updating your integrations when API changes are announced</li>
                <li>Marketplace API keys must be secured and never exposed publicly</li>
                <li>ThreeFold provides documentation and support for API integration</li>
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            <h2>8. Slashing Conditions</h2>
            <p>In certain circumstances, penalties may be applied to your account:</p>
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                <li>Security vulnerabilities that put user data at risk</li>
                <li>Consistent performance issues that significantly impact user experience</li>
                <li>Violations of content guidelines or terms of service</li>
                <li>Fraudulent activities or misrepresentation of application capabilities</li>
                <li>Slashing penalties may include reputation reduction, temporary suspension of listings, or in severe cases, permanent removal from the marketplace</li>
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            <h2>9. Updates and Maintenance</h2>
            <p>Regarding the ongoing maintenance of your applications:</p>
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                <li>You are responsible for providing regular updates and maintenance</li>
                <li>Critical security updates should be prioritized and deployed promptly</li>
                <li>Significant changes to functionality should be clearly communicated to users</li>
                <li>Scheduled maintenance should be announced in advance when possible</li>
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            <h2>10. Termination of Application Provider Status</h2>
            <p>You may cease being an Application Provider by:</p>
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                <li>Removing all application listings from the marketplace</li>
                <li>Providing a reasonable migration path or notice to existing users</li>
                <li>Completing all outstanding obligations to users</li>
                <li>Providing notice through your dashboard at least 30 days prior to application removal</li>
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                <p class="mb-0">These Application Provider-specific terms are in addition to the <a href="/terms">General Terms and Conditions</a> that apply to all users of the Project Mycelium. Please ensure you have reviewed both documents.</p>
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