Atom Terms of Service (ATOS)

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

PLEASE READ THIS ATOM TERMS OF SERVICE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES INCLUDING CONSENT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION FOR ANY DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY SERVICE AGREEMENT.

Welcome to Atom, which is provided by Squadhelp LLC (collectively such entities will be referred to as “Atom”, “we” or “us”). These Atom Terms of Service (“ATOS”) (this “Agreement”) is entered into between you and Atom effective as of the date or your use of www.atom.com (the “Website”) or the date of electronic acceptance. This Agreement governs your access to and use of the “Website” as well as any and all content, functionality and services offered on or through the Website (collectively, the “Services”). Any agreements, arrangements and/or additional policies that apply to certain Services ("Services Agreements") and are in addition to (not in lieu of) this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of a Services Agreement and the provisions of this Agreement, the provisions of the applicable Services Agreement shall control. We may amend this Agreement at any time by posting the amended terms on our Website. In addition, we may occasionally notify you of changes or modifications to this Agreement and/or any Services Agreement by e-mail. Therefore, it is critical to keep all of your information current in your Atom account. We assume no liability or responsibility for your failure to receive an email notification if such failure results from an inaccurate email address.

By accessing, registering for or using the Services, you represent, warrant and covenant:

  • you are at least 18 years of age;
  • you agree to be bound by this Agreement, any applicable Service Agreement, and all Atom policies and guidelines referenced in this Agreement, an applicable Service Agreement or incorporated into this Agreement by reference;
  • you have the legal power and authority to enter this Agreement on behalf of yourself or the person or entity you represent; and
  • you will not abuse or misuse the Service or misrepresent your identity to us.

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS AND OTHER PROVISIONS THAT LIMIT OUR LIABILITY TO YOU. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY, AS ACCESSING, REGISTERING TO USE OR USING THE SERVICE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO BE BOUND TO EACH AND EVERY TERM AND CONDITION SET FORTH HEREIN, PLEASE EXIT OUR WEBSITE IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICES ANY FURTHER.

1. Definitions

“Atom”, “we”, “us”, “our” refer to Atom and its affiliates that provide the Services.

“You” or “Your” means the individual or entity using the Services.

“Services” means all products, websites, applications, and online or offline offerings provided by Atom, including without limitation creative contests, the Atom Marketplace, domain registration, DNS and forwarding, brokerage, portfolio management, and related services.

“Content” means all text, data, information, graphics, audio, video, and other material available through the Services. “User Content” or “Member Content” refers to Content provided by a User or Member, including Entries, listings, messages, and feedback.

“User” means any person or entity that accesses or uses the Services, whether or not they have created an account.

“Member” means a User who has created an account with Atom to access or use any Service. A Member may act in one or more roles – such as Buyer, Creative, Seller, or Registrant – depending on which Services they use. All Members are Users, but not all Users are Members.

2. Your Agreement with Us; Order of Precedence

1. Contracting Entity. Your agreement is with Atom and, where relevant, its affiliates or service providers that operate a particular Service. References to “we,” “us,” or “our” mean that contracting entity.

2. Binding Agreement. By creating an account, using any Service, or otherwise indicating acceptance, you agree to be bound by:

  1. these Atom Terms of Service;
  2. any Service Agreement or Addendum that applies to the specific Service you use (for example, the Marketplace & Creative Services Addendum or the Domain Registration Services Addendum);
  3. any Guidelines or policies that we publish on our Website and reference in those documents.

Together, these documents form the Agreement.

3. Supplemental Terms for Specific Services. Certain Services—such as domain registration, DNS hosting, or creative Contests—are governed by one or more Service Agreements that include additional rights and responsibilities. Those Service Agreements are incorporated by reference into this Agreement and apply in addition to these ATOS whenever you use the related Service.

5. Intellectual Property

1. Ownership of Atom Materials. Atom owns all Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Services, including all software, databases, systems, interfaces, and visual designs, except for User Content as defined below. You acknowledge that you do not acquire any ownership interest in the Services or their content except as expressly provided in these ATOS or an applicable Service Agreement.

2. Your Content. You retain ownership of all Intellectual Property Rights in your User Content. By submitting, uploading, or otherwise providing User Content through the Services, you grant Atom a worldwide, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, royalty-free license to host, reproduce, display, distribute, and otherwise use your User Content as necessary to operate, promote, and improve the Services. This license continues for as long as your User Content remains on or is used in connection with the Services. You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to submit your User Content and to grant the rights described in this Section.

6. Privacy and Data Use

1. Privacy Policy. Your use of the Services is subject to Atom’s Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these ATOS by reference. The Privacy Policy describes how Atom collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data, and explains your rights and choices regarding that data. By using the Services, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

2. Data Shared for Service Delivery. To provide the Services, Atom may collect and share certain information with its affiliates, service providers, payment processors, registries, and other trusted partners. This includes information necessary to process transactions, verify identity, operate contests, or manage domain registrations, renewals, or transfers.

8. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

1. NO WARRANTY. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ATOM DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS, AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

11. General Terms

1. Entire Agreement. These ATOS, together with any applicable Service Agreements and incorporated policies, constitute the entire agreement between you and Atom concerning your access to and use of the Services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings, agreements, or communications.