Terms of Service for not.bot
Effective Date: August 18, 2025
Last Updated: August 18, 2025
1. Introduction and Acceptance
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the not.bot mobile application ("App") and related
websites at julia.social and not.bot ("Website"), operated by Julia Social, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Julia Social," "we," "us," or "our").
By downloading, installing, or using the App or Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do
not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.
Minimum Age: You must be at least 13 years old to use not.bot. If you are under 18, you represent that
you have parental or guardian consent to use the App.
2. Description of Service
not.bot is a privacy-preserving digital identity platform that enables users to:
Create cryptographic proofs of human identity through passport verification
Generate blockchain-based identity aliases
Create and verify digital signatures (stickers) attached to content
Reserve vanity names for aliases (with paid subscriptions)
Obtain Verified Creator badges linking aliases to social media accounts
Privacy-First Design: not.bot is designed to minimize data collection. Most of your data remains
exclusively on your device, and we cannot access the content of your messages or track your activities.
3. Account Registration and Identity Verification
3.1 Enrollment Process
To use not.bot, you must:
Possess a valid U.S. passport with NFC capability
Complete the enrollment process using your iPhone
Scan your passport's NFC chip for identity verification
3.2 Verification Through Inverid
Your passport data is processed by our third-party verification partner, Inverid, to verify government
digital signatures. Inverid deletes all passport data within five minutes of processing. Julia Social receives
only limited demographic information (legal name, birthdate, gender, nationality) which is immediately
processed into cryptographic proofs and then deleted.
3.3 No Account Recovery
Due to our privacy-preserving architecture, we cannot recover lost accounts. If you lose access to your
device or uninstall the App, you must re-enroll with a new passport scan.
4. Subscription Services
4.1 Service Tiers
Free Edition: Up to 5 aliases, JAB code stickers only, requires referral code
Pro Edition: Unlimited aliases, QR code stickers, one Reserved Name
Verified Creator: All Pro features plus additional Reserved Names and Verified Creator badges
4.2 Payment and Billing
All subscriptions are processed through Apple's App Store
Billing is governed by Apple's terms and conditions
We do not have access to your payment information
4.3 No Refunds
All subscription fees are non-refundable. You may cancel your subscription at any time through the
Apple App Store, but no refunds will be provided for unused portions of subscription periods.
4.4 Service Changes Upon Cancellation
If you cancel your subscription:
All aliases and Reserved Names remain yours permanently
Verified Creator badges will be revoked
Previously created stickers remain valid
If you have more than 5 aliases, you cannot create new aliases until your count is reduced
5. Reserved Names
5.1 Vanity Names Only
Reserved Names are vanity identifiers only and do not represent verification of your actual identity or any
legal claim to the name.
5.2 No Trademark Protection
We do not review Reserved Names for trademark, intellectual property, or other legal conflicts. By
reserving a name, you acknowledge that:
The name does not grant you any intellectual property rights
We are not responsible for any trademark or other legal disputes
You assume all legal responsibility for your choice of Reserved Name
5.3 No Dispute Resolution
We will not participate in disputes over Reserved Names. We will not voluntarily revoke, transfer, or
modify Reserved Names based on third-party claims, regardless of the nature of such claims. We will
comply only with court orders from courts of appropriate jurisdiction.
5.4 Permanent Assignment
Reserved Names cannot be changed, transferred, or sold. Once assigned, they remain associated with
your alias permanently.
6. Prohibited Uses
You may not:
Attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or hack the App or our systems
Circumvent referral code requirements or subscription limitations
Use automated tools or scripts to interact with our services
Attempt to overwhelm our systems or infrastructure
Violate any applicable laws or regulations
7. User Content and Intellectual Property
7.1 Your Content
You retain ownership of all content you include in stickers and messages. We do not access, store, or have
rights to your message content.
7.2 Our Intellectual Property
The App, Website, and underlying technology are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not
copy, modify, or create derivative works without our written permission.
7.3 Open Source Components
This software incorporates various open source components. A complete list of components and their
licenses is available in our attribution documentation.
8. Blockchain and Permanent Records
8.1 Permanent Nature
Blockchain records created through not.bot are permanent and cannot be deleted, modified, or
transferred. This includes your root identity and all aliases.
8.2 No Personal Information
Blockchain records contain no personally identifiable information, only cryptographic proofs and public
keys.
9. Third-Party Services
9.1 Inverid
Identity verification is performed by Inverid under their terms of service. Any errors in verification are
Inverid's responsibility, not ours.
9.2 Infrastructure Providers
We use various infrastructure providers including AWS and blockchain services. We are not responsible
for outages or issues with third-party infrastructure.
9.3 Apple App Store
App distribution and subscription billing are governed by Apple's terms and conditions.
10. Data and Privacy
10.1 Privacy Policy
Your privacy is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms.
10.2 Data Portability Limitations
Due to our privacy-preserving architecture:
We cannot provide access to your cryptographic proofs as they contain no identifying information
We cannot associate stored data with specific users
Traditional data portability concepts do not apply to our cryptographic infrastructure
11. Service Availability and Modifications
11.1 No Uptime Guarantees
We provide the service "as is" with no guarantees of availability or uptime.
11.2 Service Modifications
We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time. Material changes will be
announced on our website at julia.social.
11.3 Updates to Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Updated terms will be posted on our website with a new
effective date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of revised terms.
12. Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
12.1 Service Disclaimers
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
12.2 Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, JULIA SOCIAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE
SERVICE.
12.3 Sticker Misuse
We are not responsible for how others use, misuse, copy, or distribute stickers you create. You
acknowledge that stickers are images that can be copied and pasted anywhere.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Julia Social from any claims, damages, or expenses arising
from:
Your use of the service
Your violation of these Terms
Your Reserved Name choices
Content you include in stickers
Your violation of any third-party rights
14. Termination
14.1 No Account Termination
Due to the permanent nature of blockchain records, we cannot terminate accounts. However, we may
suspend access to certain features for Terms violations.
14.2 Your Right to Stop Using
You may stop using the service at any time by deleting the App. Your blockchain records will remain
permanent.
15. Dispute Resolution
15.1 Binding Arbitration
Any dispute arising from these Terms or the service shall be resolved through binding arbitration
administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.
15.2 Individual Claims Only
You agree to bring claims only in your individual capacity and not as part of any class action or collective
proceeding.
15.3 Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15.4 Venue
Any arbitration proceedings shall take place in Atlanta, Georgia.
16. General Provisions
16.1 Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Julia
Social.
16.2 Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
16.3 No Waiver
Our failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
16.4 Assignment
We may assign these Terms without notice. You may not assign your rights under these Terms.
17. Contact Information
Julia Social, Inc.
300 Peachtree St NE, Ste CS2-3299
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
Legal Matters: legal@julia.social
General Support: https://not.bot
Website: https://julia.social
By using not.bot, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by
these Terms of Service.