Legal & Compliance
Ensuring Transparency, Fairness, and Regulatory Adherence in MetaHoof
MetaHoof is a product of ANP Labs, a legally registered company in Brazil under the CNPJ 59.461.655/0001-00. As a digital horse racing game involving unique in-game digital items, virtual currency, and an internal economy, MetaHoof adheres to Brazilian regulations while ensuring global compliance with online gaming, digital items, and data protection laws.
ANP Labs is committed to legal transparency, player security, and responsible gaming practices, ensuring that all users, investors, and partners can confidently engage in the MetaHoof ecosystem.
Platform Terms & Conditions
By participating in MetaHoof, all players, sponsors, and marketplace participants agree to the platform’s:
- Terms of Service → Governing game participation, digital item usage, and player account ownership.
- Privacy Policy → Ensuring compliance with Brazilian LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), GDPR (Europe), and CCPA (California, USA).
- Marketplace Policies → Defining trading rules for horses, stables, and digital items within the MetaHoof Marketplace.
- Code of Conduct → Enforcing fair play, responsible gaming, and ethical participation.
These terms must be acknowledged before participating in races, breeding, marketplace transactions, or sponsorships, ensuring that users understand their rights and obligations.
ANP Labs Legal Framework
MetaHoof operates under ANP Labs, legally registered in Brazil under CNPJ 59.461.655/0001-00. This means that:
- All legal disputes related to MetaHoof are governed by Brazilian law.
- Brazil’s LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) is the main data protection framework, ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations, including GDPR policies.
- MetaHoof follows Brazilian and international financial compliance laws for digital items and virtual currency transactions.
- All contractual agreements for sponsorships, premium licenses, and advertising partnerships are legally binding within Brazil’s jurisdiction.
Digital Item & Regulatory Compliance
MetaHoof ensures compliance with Brazilian digital commerce laws and international regulations governing online games and digital items, while maintaining transparent internal records of ownership and transactions.
1. Digital Item Ownership
- Legal Ownership of Digital Items → All MetaHoof assets (such as horses, trainers, breeding licenses) are recorded within the Platform and associated with user accounts. MetaHoof does not provide custody of external wallets.
- Platform Transparency → All transactions are logged within the Platform, preventing fraud or unauthorized modifications.
- Trading & Marketplace Freedom → Players may trade, sell, or transfer digital items within the MetaHoof Marketplace, in accordance with Brazilian tax regulations.
- No Guarantee of Future Value → ANP Labs does not guarantee financial returns on digital items, as their value depends on gameplay and demand.
2. Fair Play & Anti-Manipulation Measures
MetaHoof enforces strict anti-cheating, anti-fraud, and fair play policies to maintain competitive integrity.
- Race outcomes are recorded securely by MetaHoof systems, preventing unfair interference.
- Anti-Collusion & Market Fairness → Players cannot manipulate breeding, trading, or race results for unfair advantage.
- Ban on Automated Bots & Exploits → Any use of AI scripts, bots, or automation tools is strictly prohibited.
Failure to comply with fair play rules may result in permanent bans, asset suspensions, or legal action.
3. Financial Transactions & Tax Responsibilities
MetaHoof operates using its own virtual currency and supported payment providers.
- Transparent Fee Structure → All race entry fees, breeding costs, and marketplace transactions have a clearly displayed fee structure before confirmation.
- Brazilian Tax Compliance → Players earning revenue from sales, winnings, or sponsorships must comply with Brazilian financial laws.
- International Tax Compliance → Non-Brazilian users are responsible for reporting any taxable income in their jurisdictions.
- No Refund Policy → Once confirmed, purchases of digital items, breed licenses, and race entries are final.
Responsible Gaming & Risk Acknowledgment
MetaHoof prioritizes responsible gaming and financial literacy, ensuring that players are fully aware of the risks associated with online gaming and digital item transactions.
- Not a Gambling Platform → MetaHoof is not a betting or gambling service; race outcomes are determined by genetics, training, and strategy, not luck.
- Market Volatility Awareness → The value of digital items may fluctuate based on supply, demand, and in-game performance.
- Player Discretion Advised → Players should engage responsibly and only invest what they can afford to lose.
Intellectual Property & Branding
- MetaHoof & ANP Labs IP Protection → All logos, branding, game mechanics, and digital items are intellectual property of ANP Labs.
- No Unauthorized Branding → Third-party branding requires a MetaHoof Sponsorship Pass to advertise within the game.
Unauthorized use of MetaHoof’s branding or digital assets may result in legal action under Brazilian and international intellectual property laws.
Data Privacy & Security
MetaHoof complies with Brazil’s LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), GDPR (Europe), and CCPA (California, USA), ensuring strict data security and user privacy.
- Minimal Personal Data Collection → MetaHoof only collects essential data required for account authentication, race participation, and digital item verification.
- No Unauthorized Data Sharing → User data is never sold or shared with third-party advertisers.
- Platform Security → All game transactions, race results, and digital item ownership records are secured by MetaHoof systems to prevent fraud.
Users can request data access or deletion in accordance with LGPD and GDPR regulations.
Dispute Resolution & Player Support
Since MetaHoof is operated by ANP Labs in Brazil, all legal disputes, sponsorship claims, and financial concerns must follow Brazilian legal procedures.
- Legal Jurisdiction → All disputes are subject to Brazilian law and legal processes.
- Support for Digital Item Ownership & Transactions → Players experiencing issues with digital item trades, breeding licenses, or marketplace transactions can contact MetaHoof Support.
- Race Dispute Handling → While race results are recorded securely, disputes regarding participation errors or technical issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by MetaHoof Support team.
- Sponsorship & Advertising Disputes → Brands with a MetaHoof Sponsorship Pass can request mediation for branding placement or contract concerns.
All disputes must be submitted through official MetaHoof support channels and will be processed in accordance with Brazilian law.
Final Legal Disclaimer
MetaHoof, developed by ANP Labs, is a Brazilian-registered company. All game-related assets, sponsorships, and transactions are subject to Brazilian legal jurisdiction and global compliance standards for online games and digital items.
By participating in MetaHoof, players and partners agree to:
- Brazilian law as the governing legal framework
- MetaHoof’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
- Fair play, responsible gaming, and compliance with marketplace policies
- Understanding of risks and financial obligations related to digital items
Legal & Compliance
MetaHoof is developed and operated by ANP Labs, a legally registered company in Brazil under CNPJ 59.461.655/0001-00.
This section defines the legal framework governing participation in MetaHoof, including digital assets, system interactions, and economic participation.
MetaHoof is designed as a participation-based competitive system, not a financial product or investment service.
Platform Terms & Conditions
By accessing or participating in MetaHoof, users agree to:
- Terms of Service → Governing platform access, gameplay participation, and asset usage
- Privacy Policy → Governing data collection and protection
- Marketplace Policies → Governing asset transfers and trading
- Code of Conduct → Governing fair play and system integrity
Participation in any system activity implies acceptance of these terms.
Legal Framework & Jurisdiction
MetaHoof operates under Brazilian jurisdiction.
- All legal disputes are governed by Brazilian law
- Data protection follows LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados), with alignment to GDPR and CCPA where applicable
- Platform operations comply with applicable digital commerce and online service regulations
Nature of the System
MetaHoof is a competitive digital system where users deploy assets into structured environments.
- Outcomes are determined by system rules, player-defined strategies, and competitive conditions
- Participation requires active decision-making and resource commitment
- The platform does not guarantee outcomes or financial returns
MetaHoof does not offer investment products, financial advisory services, or guaranteed earnings.
Digital Assets & Ownership
- Digital assets (such as horses and related items) are associated with user accounts or blockchain ownership
- Ownership provides access, control, and transferability, subject to platform rules
- MetaHoof does not guarantee value, liquidity, or future utility of any asset
Trading is permitted only within defined platform rules and applicable regulations.
Agents & Automated Execution
MetaHoof includes system-provided agents that execute player-defined strategies.
- Agents operate under strict system constraints
- Agents execute in discrete cycles (not continuous automation)
Users are fully responsible for:
- agent configuration
- execution decisions
- resulting outcomes and resource usage
Unauthorized automation, external bots, or attempts to bypass system constraints are strictly prohibited.
Delegation & Staked Assets
MetaHoof allows users to delegate assets to system-controlled participation layers.
- Delegation involves temporarily allocating assets for system-driven participation
- Delegated assets remain subject to all system constraints and rules
Delegation does NOT:
- guarantee rewards
- generate passive income
- remove participation risk
Users retain responsibility for:
- delegation decisions
- participation exposure
- resulting outcomes
Prediction Markets
MetaHoof may include internal prediction-based systems derived from gameplay activity.
- These systems are based on real in-game events and outcomes
- They are not external betting or wagering services
Participation in these systems:
- does not guarantee outcomes
- is subject to system rules and constraints
Economic Activity & Rewards
- Rewards are distributed based on participation and performance
- Rewards are variable and not guaranteed
- Losses are possible
MetaHoof does not:
- provide fixed returns
- guarantee profitability
- operate as a yield-generating system
Constraints & System Limits
All participation is subject to system constraints, including:
- energy and readiness systems
- participation limits
- eligibility rules
- economic costs
These constraints are enforced to maintain system balance and prevent abuse.
Payments & Currency
MetaHoof may utilize:
- in-game currency (non-withdrawable, system-bound)
- external blockchain-based tokens (subject to third-party systems)
Users are responsible for understanding:
- currency usage
- transaction finality
- associated risks
All transactions are final, except where required by applicable law.
Taxes & Financial Responsibility
Users are solely responsible for:
- reporting any taxable activity
- complying with local financial regulations
ANP Labs does not provide tax or financial advice.
Fair Play & Integrity
MetaHoof enforces strict rules to preserve competitive integrity.
Prohibited activities include:
- exploitation of system vulnerabilities
- manipulation of outcomes
- unauthorized automation
Violations may result in:
- account suspension
- asset restrictions
- permanent bans
Data Privacy & Security
MetaHoof complies with LGPD and aligns with GDPR and CCPA.
- Only necessary data is collected
- Data is not sold to third parties
- Systems are designed to protect asset and account integrity
Users may request data access or deletion where legally applicable.
Service Availability & Risk
MetaHoof is provided as an online service and may experience:
- downtime
- technical issues
- system updates
ANP Labs does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
Intellectual Property
All MetaHoof assets, systems, and branding are owned by ANP Labs.
Unauthorized use is prohibited and may result in legal action.
Dispute Resolution
All disputes must:
- be submitted through official support channels
- follow Brazilian legal procedures
Final Disclaimer
By participating in MetaHoof, users acknowledge that:
- the system is competitive and participation-based
- outcomes are uncertain
- no financial returns are guaranteed
- all participation carries risk
MetaHoof is designed as a structured digital system, not a financial product.
