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.
3. No Financial, Investment, or Legal Advice
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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