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Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2, 2026

Table of Contents

  1. 1. Acceptance of Terms
  2. 2. Service Description
  3. 3. Account Terms
  4. 4. Subscription and Billing
  5. 5. User Responsibilities
  6. 6. Intellectual Property Rights
  7. 7. Disclaimers
  8. 8. Limitation of Liability
  9. 9. Privacy Policy
  10. 10. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
  11. 11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
  12. 12. Contact Information

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Global Money Index (globalmoneyindex.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (collectively, "Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the service.

Global Money Index ("Company") is operated by Taijong Lee, an individual based in South Korea. These Terms govern your use of the website, services, and all features provided therein.

Your continued use of Global Money Index following the posting of changes to these Terms means you accept and agree to the changes.

2. Service Description

2.1 Overview

Global Money Index provides a subscription-based SaaS platform offering algorithmic market environment classification, proprietary market indicators, systematic scoring models, and curated market reports. The service is designed to provide informational insights to market participants.

2.2 Service Tiers

The Company offers:

  • Free Tier: Limited access to market analysis tools and standard reports
  • Premium Tier: Full access to proprietary indicators, systematic scoring models, advanced analytics, and exclusive market reports

Access is provided on an as-is basis, subject to availability and technical limitations.

2.3 Service Availability

The Company endeavors to maintain service availability 24/7. However, the Company does not guarantee uninterrupted service and may perform maintenance, updates, or discontinue features at any time with reasonable notice where practical.

3. Account Terms

3.1 Account Creation

To access Global Money Index, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete, and current information
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account
  • Notify the Company immediately of any unauthorized access or breach of security
  • Be at least 18 years of age (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction)

3.2 Account Eligibility

You represent and warrant that you are not:

  • A resident of a sanctioned country or region
  • Listed on any government sanctions list or restricted party list
  • Attempting to bypass geographic restrictions or comply with local laws

3.3 Account Suspension and Termination

The Company may suspend or terminate your account if you:

  • Violate these Terms
  • Engage in fraudulent or illegal activity
  • Abuse the service or attempt to circumvent security measures
  • Violate applicable laws or regulations

Upon termination, your right to use the service ceases immediately.

4. Subscription and Billing

4.1 Subscription Plans

Subscriptions are offered on a monthly or annual basis. Pricing and plan details are displayed on the website and are subject to change with 30 days' notice.

4.2 Payment Processing

All payments are processed through our designated third-party Merchant of Record (MoR). The payment processor handles all billing, payment processing, VAT/tax collection, and regulatory compliance for transactions.

  • You agree to the payment processor's terms and conditions, which are incorporated by reference
  • Your payment information is transmitted securely and processed by our payment processor, not directly by Global Money Index
  • The Company does not store your credit card or sensitive payment information

4.3 Billing and Renewal

  • Subscriptions automatically renew at the end of each billing period unless cancelled
  • You will be charged the subscription price in effect at the time of renewal
  • Charges appear on your statement under our payment processor's name or "Global Money Index"
  • All prices are inclusive of VAT/GST and applicable taxes as determined by our payment processor based on your location

4.4 Refund Policy

For refund eligibility and procedures, please see our Refund Policy at globalmoneyindex.com/refund.

4.5 Modification of Pricing

The Company may modify subscription pricing at any time. Price changes will be effective immediately for new subscribers and will be applied at the next renewal for existing subscribers, with minimum 30 days' advance notice.

4.6 Currency and Payment Methods

Payments are processed in the currency selected during signup. Supported payment methods are determined by our payment processor and include major credit cards, digital wallets, and regional payment methods.

5. User Responsibilities

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree not to use Global Money Index to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party right
  • Engage in illegal activity, fraud, or deception
  • Transmit malware, viruses, or harmful code
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to systems or data
  • Interfere with service availability or performance
  • Scrape, crawl, or harvest data without authorization
  • Reverse-engineer, decompile, or attempt to derive proprietary algorithms
  • Resell or redistribute service access to unauthorized parties
  • Create automated bots or scripts (except those explicitly authorized)
  • Harass, threaten, defame, or engage in abusive behavior

5.2 Content Responsibility

You are solely responsible for any content you upload, submit, or transmit through the service. You grant the Company a license to use such content for service provision and improvement.

5.3 Due Diligence

You agree to conduct your own research and due diligence before making any financial decisions. Global Money Index provides tools for analysis but does not provide personalized investment advice.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Company IP

All content, software, algorithms, proprietary indicators, scoring engines, reports, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property on Global Money Index are owned by or licensed to the Company and are protected by international copyright and intellectual property laws.

6.2 Limited License

Your subscription grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the service for your personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms.

6.3 Restrictions

You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the service or content
  • Remove or obscure any proprietary notices or labels
  • Use the service for commercial purposes or resale
  • License, lease, or transfer your rights to third parties

6.4 User Content

You retain ownership of content you create and submit. By submitting content, you grant the Company a worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and improve the service.

7. Disclaimers

7.1 Investment Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: Global Money Index provides informational tools and analysis only. The Company and its operators:
  • Are NOT a registered investment advisor
  • Do NOT provide personalized investment advice
  • Do NOT make investment recommendations
  • Do NOT serve as a financial advisor or fiduciary

Scores, ratings, and classifications provided by Global Money Index are for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any decisions.

7.2 No Warranty of Accuracy

While the Company uses commercially reasonable efforts to provide accurate information, the Company does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data, analysis, or insights. Market data may be delayed, estimated, or subject to correction.

7.3 Past Performance

Past performance of market indicators, scores, or analyzed assets does not guarantee or indicate future results. All investments carry inherent risk, including loss of principal.

7.4 Service "As-Is"

Global Money Index is provided on an "AS-IS" and "AS-AVAILABLE" basis. The Company disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

7.5 No Financial Guarantee

The Company does not guarantee returns, profit, or financial outcomes. Users assume all risk associated with their financial decisions and market participation.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Exclusion of Damages

To the maximum extent permitted by law, in no event shall the Company, its operators, employees, or agents be liable for:

  • Indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or business opportunity
  • Financial losses or investment losses
  • Costs of substitute services or goods
  • Damages arising from errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in market data or analysis
  • Damages arising from service interruptions, downtime, or unavailability

This limitation applies regardless of the cause and even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

8.2 Liability Cap

The Company's total liability to you for any claim arising from or related to your use of Global Money Index shall not exceed the amount you paid (if any) for your subscription in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or USD $100, whichever is greater.

8.3 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its operators, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your use of the service
  • Your violation of applicable law
  • Your financial decisions or market participation

9. Privacy Policy

9.1 Information Collection

Global Money Index collects the following types of information:

Personal Information

  • Name, email address, and account credentials
  • Payment information (processed by our payment processor; not stored by Company)
  • Profile preferences and settings
  • Communication preferences

Usage Data

  • IP address and device information
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and features used
  • Time spent on service
  • Referral source
  • Log data and analytics

Financial Data

  • Account tier and subscription status
  • Billing history and payment records (via payment processor)
  • Engagement metrics with financial content

9.2 Data Collection Methods

We collect information through:

  • Direct submission (account signup, profile updates)
  • Automatic collection (cookies, analytics, tracking pixels)
  • Third-party services (see Section 9.4)

9.3 Use of Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain the service
  • Process payments and billing (via payment processor)
  • Send transactional and promotional communications
  • Improve service functionality and user experience
  • Detect fraud and enforce Terms
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Conduct analytics and market research
  • Personalize content and recommendations

9.4 Third-Party Services

Global Money Index uses the following third-party services:

Authentication: Clerk

  • Manages user authentication and account security
  • Processes login credentials securely
  • Privacy Policy: clerk.com/privacy

Hosting and Infrastructure: Vercel

  • Hosts website and application infrastructure
  • Processes and stores user data on secure servers
  • Provides content delivery and analytics
  • Privacy Policy: vercel.com/privacy

Payment Processing: Merchant of Record

  • Processes all subscription payments and billing
  • Collects and manages payment information
  • Handles VAT/tax compliance
  • Acts as Merchant of Record

Analytics

  • Industry-standard analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Tracks user behavior and engagement
  • Measures service performance and generates usage reports

9.5 Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Third-party service providers (Clerk, Vercel, payment processor) for service operation
  • Legal authorities if required by law or court order
  • Successors in case of merger, acquisition, or business transfer

9.6 Data Retention

  • Account data is retained for the duration of your subscription
  • Usage data is retained for 24 months unless longer retention is legally required
  • Payment records are retained per our payment processor's standards and applicable law
  • You may request data deletion (see Section 9.10)

9.7 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Global Money Index uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Maintain session authentication
  • Store user preferences
  • Conduct analytics
  • Prevent fraud
  • Personalize experience

You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may limit service functionality.

9.8 Data Security

The Company implements industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for data in transit
  • Secure authentication mechanisms (via Clerk)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access controls for sensitive data
  • Data breach notification procedures

However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. The Company cannot guarantee absolute security.

9.9 Data Breach Notification

In the event of a personal data breach affecting your data, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by GDPR Article 33.

9.10 International Data Transfer

Your data may be stored and processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. By using Global Money Index, you consent to such transfers.

10. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance

10.1 GDPR Applicability

For users in the European Union and European Economic Area (EEA), the Company complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and provides the following protections:

10.2 Legal Basis for Processing

The Company processes personal data based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: Providing and improving the service, detecting fraud, service security, analytics for service improvement, and preventing abuse
  • Contract: Fulfilling subscription agreements
  • Consent: For marketing communications and non-essential cookies
  • Legal Obligation: Compliance with tax, financial, and regulatory requirements

10.3 Data Processing Agreement

Enterprise or organizational customers may request a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) by contacting legal@globalmoneyindex.com. The DPA will be provided within 10 business days of request.

For transparency, the Company uses the following data processors:

  • Clerk: Authentication and identity management services (data processor)
  • Vercel: Website hosting and infrastructure (data processor)
  • Payment Processor (MoR): Payment processing and billing services (data processor)

10.4 CCPA and California Privacy Rights

For California residents, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants rights to:

  • Know what personal information is collected
  • Delete personal information
  • Opt-out of data sales (note: Global Money Index does not sell personal information)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights

10.5 Privacy Rights Requests

To exercise any data protection rights, contact: privacy@globalmoneyindex.com

Include "Data Request" in the subject line and provide sufficient information to identify your account. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

11.1 Governing Law

These Terms and all matters arising from or related to Global Money Index are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of South Korea, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11.2 Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from these Terms or your use of Global Money Index shall be resolved through:

  1. Good Faith Negotiation: The parties agree to attempt resolution through good faith negotiation for 30 days
  2. Binding Arbitration: If negotiation fails, disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board rules

11.3 EU Consumer Protection Carve-Out

If you are located in the European Union, you may bring proceedings in the courts of your country of residence in accordance with applicable EU consumer protection laws. Nothing in these Terms affects your rights as a consumer under mandatory local law.

11.4 Limitation on Rights Waiver

Nothing in these Terms shall limit or exclude any rights that, by applicable law, may not be limited or excluded.

11.5 Class Action Waiver

To the maximum extent permitted by law, you agree that disputes shall be resolved on an individual basis and not as part of any class action or collective litigation.

11.6 Injunctive Relief

You acknowledge that breach of certain provisions of these Terms may cause irreparable harm. The Company may seek injunctive relief in addition to other available remedies.

12. Contact Information

12.1 Support and General Inquiries

Email: support@globalmoneyindex.com
Website: globalmoneyindex.com
Operator: Taijong Lee

12.2 Privacy and Data Protection

Email: privacy@globalmoneyindex.com
Subject: Data Protection Request or Privacy Concern

12.3 Billing Support

For billing inquiries, disputes, or refund requests:

12.4 Legal Notices

Legal notices may be served to:
Address: Seoul, South Korea
Email: legal@globalmoneyindex.com

13. Miscellaneous

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Global Money Index regarding use of the service and supersede all prior understandings, agreements, and negotiations.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

13.3 Waiver

The Company's failure to enforce any right or provision shall not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

13.4 Amendments

The Company may amend these Terms at any time. Amendments become effective upon posting. Continued use following amendment constitutes acceptance. We will notify users of material changes via email.

13.5 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms or your rights under them. The Company may assign these Terms to successors or affiliates.

Last Updated: March 2, 2026

For the most current version of these Terms, visit globalmoneyindex.com/terms

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