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Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: January 13, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern access to and use of the liquid staking protocol, including all smart contracts, interfaces, websites, and related services (collectively, the "Protocol"). By accessing or using the Protocol, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Protocol.

1. Protocol Overview

The Protocol is a decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking system that allows users to stake supported digital assets through smart contracts and receive liquid staking tokens representing their staking position.

The Protocol operates on public blockchain networks and relies on validator infrastructure, smart contracts, and network-level mechanisms that are not controlled by any single party.

2. Non-Custodial Nature

The Protocol is strictly non-custodial.

You retain sole control over your wallet and private keys
No party can access, recover, reverse, or modify your transactions
Transactions executed via smart contracts are irreversible

You are solely responsible for safeguarding your private keys and interacting correctly with the Protocol.

3. Eligibility & Compliance

By using the Protocol, you represent that:

You are at least 18 years old
Your use of the Protocol complies with all applicable laws
You are not located in a jurisdiction where use of the Protocol is prohibited

Access may be restricted in certain jurisdictions where required.

4. Protocol Risks

Use of the Protocol involves significant risk, including but not limited to:

4.1 Smart Contract Risk

Smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities, bugs, or exploits that could result in partial or total loss of assets.

4.2 Validator & Slashing Risk

Staked assets may be subject to slashing, penalties, downtime, or loss due to validator behavior or network rules.

4.3 Blockchain & Network Risk

Blockchain networks may experience forks, reorgs, attacks, or upgrades that affect the Protocol or staking outcomes.

4.4 Liquidity & Token Risk

Liquid staking tokens:

May fluctuate in value
May lose peg or liquidity
Do not guarantee redemption at par value at any time

4.5 No Guaranteed Returns

Staking rewards are variable and dependent on network conditions. Returns are not guaranteed.

5. No Advice

Nothing provided through the Protocol constitutes investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. You are solely responsible for evaluating the risks of participation.

6. Fees

The Protocol may apply fees, including protocol-level or validator-related fees. All applicable fees are defined on-chain or in publicly available documentation and may change over time.

7. Upgrades & Changes

The Protocol may be upgraded, modified, or deprecated through governance mechanisms, technical changes, or network upgrades. There is no guarantee that any feature, token, or functionality will continue to be available.

8. Prohibited Use

You may not use the Protocol to:

Engage in unlawful activity
Exploit or manipulate smart contracts
Interfere with network integrity or security

9. Intellectual Property

All Protocol-related branding, interfaces, and documentation are protected intellectual property, except where released under open-source licenses.

10. Disclaimer

The Protocol is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE", without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, all warranties—express or implied—are disclaimed.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the Protocol.

12. Termination

Access to user interfaces may be modified or discontinued at any time. On-chain smart contracts may remain accessible independently.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Panama, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

14. Legal Entity Disclosure

The Protocol is made available by TEMPEST FOUNDATION, a private interest foundation established under the laws of the Republic of Panama. This disclosure is provided solely for legal and compliance purposes and does not imply custody, control, or fiduciary responsibility.

15. Changes to Terms

These Terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the Protocol constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

16. Assumption of Risk

By using the Protocol, you expressly acknowledge and accept all risks described in these Terms and any risks inherent to blockchain-based systems, including the risk of total loss of assets.

17. No Fiduciary or Agency Relationship

Nothing in these Terms creates any fiduciary duty, partnership, joint venture, agency, or trust relationship between you and the Protocol or its operator.

18. Third-Party Dependencies

The Protocol relies on third-party blockchain networks, validators, smart contracts, and infrastructure. No responsibility or liability is assumed for failures or actions of such third parties.

19. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Protocol and its operator from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your use of the Protocol or violation of these Terms.

20. Force Majeure

No liability shall arise from events beyond reasonable control, including network failures, protocol forks, regulatory actions, or acts of force majeure.

21. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.