DIGITAL FIDUCIARY STANDARDS BOARD — TERMS OF USE
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to the website (the “Site”) of Digital Fiduciary Standards Board, Inc. (DFSB) and its affiliates (collectively, “DFSB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site is operated by DFSB from the State of Florida and provides information about DFSB and the products and services we offer—including associated content-distribution platforms and social-media channels (together with the Site, the “Services”).These Terms of Use (together with our Privacy Notice, the “Terms”) govern all visitors to the Site, anyone who contacts us, and all users of the Services (“you,” “your”). BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE OR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. If you do not agree to every provision, do not access or use the Site or Services. We may update the Terms at any time. Any changes are effective immediately upon posting unless we state otherwise. Continued use after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, so please review them periodically.
Submission to DFSB
Because DFSB reviews many business ideas and materials, we cannot accept obligations of confidentiality, non-use, or non-disclosure regarding any information or materials you submit (“Submission”). By providing a Submission you agree: (a) It is not confidential or proprietary and DFSB may use it without acknowledgment or compensation; (b) You will not post or transmit material that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, hateful, discriminatory, obscene, misleading, or otherwise inappropriate; (c) You waive any moral rights to the Submission to the extent permissible by law; and (d) You have all rights necessary to grant DFSB the foregoing permissions.
External Websites
The Site may contain links to third-party websites (“External Websites”) provided solely for convenience. DFSB is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or safety of any External Website. Access them at your own risk and release DFSB and its related parties from any liability arising from such use.
Use of Site and Services
Content. All information, text, graphics, podcasts, videos, code, designs, and other material on the Site (collectively, “Content”) is protected by U.S. and foreign intellectual-property laws. Except as expressly allowed under these Terms, you may not copy, reproduce, distribute, display, modify, create derivative works from, or exploit any Content or the Site for commercial purposes without DFSB's prior written consent.
Trademarks. “DFSB," the DFSB logo, and related marks (“DFSB Trademarks”) are owned by DFSB. Other names may be trademarks of third parties. No license to use any trademark is granted by these Terms.
Covenants. You agree not to: (a) Impose an unreasonable load on the Site’s infrastructure; (b) Interfere with operation of the Site or Services; (c) Reverse engineer or decompile Site software; or (d) Delete or alter any posting by DFSB or another party.
Compliance. You are responsible for obeying all laws that apply to you. U.S. export-control laws may restrict the export or re-export of certain software or technical data.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SITE, CONTENT, TRADEMARKS, AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” DFSB DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES—EXPRESS OR IMPLIED—INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
Limitation of Liability
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL DFSB, ITS AFFILIATES, SHAREHOLDERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY, “DFSB PARTIES”) BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR FOR LOST PROFITS OR DATA, ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO USE) THE SITE, CONTENT, OR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF THE DFSB PARTIES TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE SITE OR SERVICES WILL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS (US $100). Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in such cases, liability is limited to the greatest extent permissible.
Your Liabilitiy & Idemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DFSB Parties from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) your use or misuse of the Site, Content, or Services; (ii) your breach of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of law or third-party rights. DFSB may assume the exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification and you agree to cooperate.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY—IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
Agreement to Arbitrate. Any dispute or claim between you and any DFSB Party arising from or related to the Site, Services, Content, or these Terms shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, except for claims that may be asserted in small-claims court.
Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, conducted in English before one arbitrator in West Palm Beach, Florida (unless the parties agree otherwise). Each party will bear its own costs unless the arbitrator awards fees under applicable law.
Class-Action Waiver. YOU AND DFSB AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY—NOT AS PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Pre-Arbitration Process. Before arbitration, either party must send the other a written Notice of Dispute describing the claim and requested relief to Legal Department, Digital Fiduciary Standard Board, Inc. (DFSB) Digital Holdings, Inc., 201 Clearwater Drive, Suite 1703, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. If unresolved after 60 days, either party may begin arbitration.
Exceptions. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual-property or confidential-information rights, or file qualifying claims in small-claims court.
Exclusive Judicial Venue. Where arbitration is not required, the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Miscellaneous
Governing Law. These Terms are governed by the internal laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-laws rules.
Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and DFSB regarding the Site and Services, superseding all prior or contemporaneous communications.
Severability; Waiver. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect. DFSB's failure to enforce any right is not a waiver.
Successors & Assignment. These Terms inure to our successors and assigns. You may not assign your rights without DFSB's prior written consent.
Your Liabilitiy & Idemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the DFSB Parties from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from: (i) your use or misuse of the Site, Content, or Services; (ii) your breach of these Terms; or (iii) your violation of law or third-party rights. DFSB may assume the exclusive defense of any matter subject to indemnification and you agree to cooperate.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY—IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.
Agreement to Arbitrate. Any dispute or claim between you and any DFSB Party arising from or related to the Site, Services, Content, or these Terms shall be resolved exclusively by final and binding arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, except for claims that may be asserted in small-claims court.
Arbitration Rules. Arbitration will be administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, conducted in English before one arbitrator in West Palm Beach, Florida (unless the parties agree otherwise). Each party will bear its own costs unless the arbitrator awards fees under applicable law.
Class-Action Waiver. YOU AND DFSB AGREE TO BRING CLAIMS ONLY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY—NOT AS PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.
Pre-Arbitration Process. Before arbitration, either party must send the other a written Notice of Dispute describing the claim and requested relief to Legal Department, Digital Fiduciary Standard Board, Inc. (DFSB) Digital Holdings, Inc., 201 Clearwater Drive, Suite 1703, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. If unresolved after 60 days, either party may begin arbitration.
Exceptions. Either party may seek injunctive relief in court for infringement or misuse of intellectual-property or confidential-information rights, or file qualifying claims in small-claims court.
Exclusive Judicial Venue. Where arbitration is not required, the parties consent to exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Copyright-Infringment Notices
If you believe Content infringes your copyright, please send a notice to info@dfsb.org containing: (a) A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner (or authorized agent);(b) Identification of the work claimed to be infringed; (c) Identification of the material claimed to be infringing (URL or screenshot);Your contact information; (d) A statement of good-faith belief that use is not authorized; and (e) A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate and you have authority to act.
Contact Us
Digital Fiduciary Standards Board, Inc.
Attn: Legal & Compliance
201 Clearwater Drive, Suite 1703
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Email: info@dfsb.org