Temrs Of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using 402zk (Wallet, SDKs, Protocol, Verifier Gateway, or related services), you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, discontinue use immediately.


2. Non-Custodial Nature

402zk is a non-custodial decentralized protocol. We do not:

  • Hold user funds

  • Store private keys

  • Store mnemonics

  • Execute transactions on behalf of users

  • Reverse or recover lost assets

You are solely responsible for the security of your credentials.


402zk does not provide:

  • Financial advice

  • Investment recommendations

  • Guarantees of profit

  • Legal or tax guidance

All transactions are executed at your own risk.


4. Risks of Using Blockchain & ZK Systems

You acknowledge and accept the inherent risks:

4.1. Irreversible Transactions

Blockchain transactions cannot be reversed once confirmed.

4.2. Smart Contract Risks

Third-party contracts interacting with 402zk may contain vulnerabilities.

4.3. Network Risks

You may experience:

  • Congestion

  • High gas fees

  • Chain reorganizations

  • L2 downtime

  • Proof delays

4.4. Device & Key Risks

Loss of private key = permanent loss of assets.

4.5. Cryptographic Risks

ZK proving systems (Groth16, Plonk, etc.) may require trusted setups.


5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree NOT to use 402zk to:

  • Launder money

  • Bypass sanctions

  • Engage in fraud

  • Attack the protocol or network

  • Spam proof verifications

  • Manipulate nonce/TTL systems

  • Violate local or international laws

DAO may restrict your access upon detecting abuse.


6. Protocol Governance

Certain parameters may be updated by governance:

  • Privacy Fees

  • Staking parameters

  • Buyback & Burn schedule

  • SDK/API versions

  • Supported blockchain networks

  • Bandwidth & Energy allocation rules

All changes are published publicly.


7. Intellectual Property

402zk branding, documentation, libraries, and UI elements are protected by copyright or applicable licenses. Core protocol components may be open-sourced under MIT/Apache-2.0 depending on release.


8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent allowed by law:

402zk Foundation, contributors, developers, and DAO members shall not be liable for:

  • Loss of assets

  • Loss of revenue or opportunity

  • Indirect or consequential damages

  • Smart contract exploits

  • Blockchain malfunctions

  • Downtime or service interruptions

  • Inaccurate proof generation

Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to discontinue use.


9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless 402zk and contributors against claims arising from:

  • Misuse of the protocol

  • Breach of these Terms

  • Violation of law

  • Use of compromised systems or keys


10. Termination

You may stop using 402zk at any time. DAO may temporarily or permanently restrict access to prevent abuse.


11. Governing Law

The Terms are governed by the legal framework of the jurisdiction where the 402zk Foundation is registered. In decentralized contexts, disputes are handled through multi-party arbitration or governance processes.

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