Terms of Service
TERMS
OF SERVICE
The operating framework governing access to Pinecone Matches, account use, cryptocurrency orders, mining hardware, international shipping, returns, intellectual property, regulatory responsibilities and related services.
Acceptance of the protocol.
Accessing the website, creating an account, using website functionality or completing a purchase constitutes acceptance of the applicable Terms of Service and related website policies.
Hardware, specifications & availability.
Pinecone Matches provides ASIC mining hardware, mining accessories and related products. Product information is presented for commercial and technical reference.
Specifications
Product details, specifications and technical information are provided as accurately as reasonably possible.
Availability
Product availability, features and inventory may change without notice.
Pricing
Prices may change due to market conditions, manufacturing changes or exchange fluctuations.
Account responsibility.
Certain website functions or purchases may require an account. Customers are responsible for maintaining accurate account information and protecting their credentials.
Cryptocurrency order protocol.
Orders are subject to acceptance and confirmation. Pinecone Matches processes cryptocurrency orders after full payment has been verified on the blockchain.
International shipping framework.
Orders are shipped through the company's international warehouse network. Delivery timing depends on destination, carrier routing and customs procedures.
Mainland China
Authorized warehouse origin for international fulfillment.
Hong Kong
Regional logistics origin supporting applicable shipments.
Taiwan
Regional fulfillment origin depending on inventory and route.
Returns & refund protocol.
Returns and refunds are governed by the Shipping & Returns Policy and are subject to eligibility, inspection and authorization requirements.
Request
Return requests must be submitted within 14 days of delivery.
Condition
Products must be unused, undamaged and in original packaging.
Inspection
Returned products are inspected before an eligible refund is processed.
Settlement
Approved refunds are issued according to the applicable refund policy.
Limitation of liability.
The Terms establish limitations on liability to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
Operational and market conditions matter.
Mining equipment operates under variable technical, environmental and blockchain conditions. Pinecone Matches does not guarantee profitability.
Customer-side regulatory responsibility.
Customers are responsible for determining whether the purchase, possession and operation of mining equipment complies with the laws and technical requirements applicable to them.
AML / KYC Verification Procedure
Pinecone Matches may conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), sanctions, fraud-prevention and transaction compliance reviews in connection with orders and transactions.
If a transaction is flagged for additional compliance review, the customer may be required to complete the Pinecone Matches AML/KYC verification procedure before the transaction or order can be approved, processed, shipped, refunded or otherwise finalized. A compliance flag does not, by itself, mean that the customer has engaged in illegal or improper activity.
Depending on the circumstances of the review, the customer may be asked to provide identity information, government-issued identification, identity-verification or selfie information, source-of-funds information, source-of-wealth information, information concerning the acquisition or origin of cryptocurrency used for payment, transaction hashes, wallet addresses and other supporting documentation reasonably required for customer due diligence and transaction screening.
Customers required to complete AML/KYC verification must provide accurate, complete and authentic information and cooperate with reasonable verification requests. Until the required review is satisfactorily completed, Pinecone Matches may place the relevant order or transaction on hold and may suspend processing, shipment, refund or other fulfillment activities to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Customers must use the official Pinecone Matches verification process. Pinecone Matches will never require a customer to provide a cryptocurrency private key, seed phrase, wallet recovery phrase, wallet password or two-factor authentication code as part of AML/KYC verification.
Digital assets remain protected.
Website text, logos, product images, videos, graphics and design elements are protected by applicable copyright, trademark and intellectual-property laws.
Privacy operates as a separate protocol.
Information collected through the website is handled according to the Pinecone Matches Privacy Policy.
Collection
The Privacy Policy describes information that may be collected through website use.
Use & Storage
Data handling, use and storage practices are described in the applicable Privacy Policy.
User Rights
The Privacy Policy provides information concerning applicable rights relating to personal data.
Terms can evolve.
Pinecone Matches reserves the right to modify, update or replace portions of these Terms. Changes become effective when posted on the Terms page.
Amendments & Updates
Customers and website users are encouraged to review the Terms periodically so they remain informed about changes to the applicable rules and conditions.
Governing law & dispute framework.
The Terms provide that disputes arising from website use, purchases or related services are handled according to the applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which Pinecone Matches operates.
Applicable Legal Framework
These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which Pinecone Matches operates. Any disputes arising from website use, purchases or services are resolved according to applicable local law.
Operate within the protocol.
Review the related payment, privacy, shipping, refund and warranty policies before completing a hardware purchase.