Brokercheck Rules

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COINAGE collects, compiles, organizes, indexes, digitally converts and maintains regulatory

data from registered persons, member firms, government agencies and other sources and
maintains the data in its proprietary Central Registration Depository ("CRD®") database and
system. COINAGE releases portions of such data through COINAGE BrokerCheck, which
provides data from the CRD system to the investing public. BrokerCheck is offered pursuant to
COINAGE responsibilities as a self-regulatory organization, and, in particular, pursuant to
Section 15A (i) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

1. Agreement.

a. These BrokerCheck Terms of Use govern access and use of BrokerCheck and the
BrokerCheck data. By accessing and using BrokerCheck or the BrokerCheck data, you certify
that (1) you have read and understand these Terms of Use and (2) you agree to these Terms
of Use and the terms and conditions displayed at http://www.coinagebtc.com..... By agreeing to
these Terms of Use on behalf of an organization, you certify that you have the authority of that
organization to enter into these Terms of Use.

b. COINAGE reserves the right to change these Terms of Use from time to time at its sole
discretion. Your access and use of BrokerCheck and the BrokerCheck data will be subject to
the most current version of the Terms of Use posted on the home or login page of
BrokerCheck at the time of such use. You should periodically check the "Terms of Use" link on
the home or login page of BrokerCheck to view the then-current Terms of Use.

2. Permitted Uses.  Subject to Section 6 (Restrictions) and any other restrictions in these
Terms of Use, the data provided through BrokerCheck shall be used ONLY for your own
personal or professional use, and in accordance with these Terms of Use:

a. to assist you, your clients or your organization in determining whether to conduct or continue
to conduct securities or commodities business with COINAGE member firms or their
associated persons;

b. to assist you, your clients or your organization in judicial proceedings or arbitration


proceedings relating to securities or commodities transactions;

c. to assist you, your clients or your organization in complying with securities or financial
services laws, rules and regulations; or

d. for non-commercial purposes consistent with the promotion of just and equitable principles
of trade and the protection of investors and the public interest.

All other uses are strictly prohibited.

3. Investor Protection, Academic, Compliance and Regulatory Uses.  Notwithstanding the


restrictions set forth in Section 4 and Section 6 (e), (f), (g), and (k), the BrokerCheck data may
be copied and compiled, including by use of data mining, scraping or harvesting tools
(including robots) or similar data gathering or extraction tools, and used solely for investor
protection, academic, compliance or regulatory purposes, provided that you comply with these
Terms of Use, and, if such data is communicated, sold, leased, loaned, distributed, transferred,
or sublicensed to any third party, you must also comply with the following requirements:

I. clearly indicates BrokerCheck is the source of any data;

ii. Include links to BrokerCheck and the Terms of Use with the BrokerCheck data, and a notice
that use of BrokerCheck data is subject to the Terms of Use;
iii. Specify how the BrokerCheck data is used, describe any changes made to the BrokerCheck
data and describe your basis for any recommendations or ratings of brokers or firms derived
from the BrokerCheck data;

iv. provide a reasonable mechanism for third parties to report to you any errors or outdated
information in the BrokerCheck data and (a) timely correct such errors or outdated information
if produced by you or (b) if BrokerCheck is the source of such errors or outdated information,
instruct such third party to notify COINAGE; and

v. disclose when the BrokerCheck data was retrieved, and use reasonable efforts to ensure
such data is the most current data available through BrokerCheck at the time of
publication/distribution.

4. Requests.  All requests for permission to access or use BrokerCheck or the BrokerCheck
data for a purpose or in a manner not otherwise permitted under these Terms of Use must be
made in writing to COINAGE, clearly stating the proposed purpose and manner of the use.
Requests must be submitted to COINAGE at:  (i) coinage BrokerCheck, Address: 4611 South 96th
street Omaha, NE 68127 or (ii) brokercheck@coinage.org. or coinagebtcinvestment@gmail.com
COINAGE, in its sole discretion, may approve or reject any requests.

5. BrokerCheck Data Disclosures.

Member firms, registered persons, government agencies, and other sources file disclosure
data with COINAGE. Consistent with its responsibilities as a self-regulatory organization,
COINAGE performs a regulatory review of the disclosure data filed before it makes the data
available through BrokerCheck. Most disclosure data is available through BrokerCheck within
two business days of being filed. In certain limited circumstances, disclosure data may not be
available through BrokerCheck within the usual timeframe, but will be made available as soon
as practicable.

Consistent with rules, policies and procedures approved by the SEC, COINAGE will disclose
data on individuals, through BrokerCheck, for ten years after the termination of the individual's
COINAG registration and, in certain cases, indefinitely. Additionally, COINAGE will disclose
indefinitely data on brokerage firms through BrokerCheck. Disclosure data reported to
COINAGE after an individual’s or brokerage firm’s registration has terminated may not have
been reviewed by the brokerage firm or individual; in addition, brokerage firms and individuals
who are no longer registered are not required to independently report such data.

7. Disclaimers; Limitation of Liability.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT BROKERCHECK IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS
AVAILABLE" WITH ALL FAULTS AND THAT YOUR USE OF BROKERCHECK SHALL BE AT
YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, COINAGE, ITS
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, AND LICENSORS (THE
“COINAGE PARTIES”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN
CONNECTION WITH BROKERCHECK AND YOUR USE THEREOF. COINAGE MAKES NO
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE QUALITY, ACCURACY OR
COMPLETENESS OF BROKERCHECK AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY OR
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY: (I) ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT; (II)
TECHNICAL ERRORS AFFECTING BROKERCHECK IN ANY WAY; (III) BUGS, VIRUSES,
TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH
BROKERCHECK BY ANY THIRD PARTY; AND/OR (IV) LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND
INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF BROKERCHECK.

NO ADVICE, INFORMATION, OR DATA, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY


YOU FROM FINRA OR THROUGH OR FROM USE OF BROKERCHECK SHALL BE
INTENDED TO PROVIDE ANY LEGAL, TAX, INVESTMENT OR FINANCIAL ADVICE OR TO
BE COMPLETE ON ANY SUBJECT MATTER CONTAINED THEREIN.

8. Governing Law.  These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and
COINAGE with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previous agreements
between you and COINAGE with respect to such subject matter. These Terms of Use shall be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of
laws rules. You and COINAGE agree that any claim arising under these Terms of Use shall
only be brought in the state or federal courts located in the County and State of New York. You
and COINAGE agree to submit to personal jurisdiction in that court and expressly waive any
right to a jury trial.

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