Terms of Service

01 What Kavachswap Is

Kavachswap is a non-custodial, decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol deployed on the Solana blockchain. The Protocol consists of on-chain programs (the Kavachswap AMM and related contracts), a web interface hosted at kavachswap.com (the "Interface"), and ancillary tooling.

The Interface lets users interact with the on-chain programs. The protocol operates autonomously via smart contracts. Neither the Interface operator nor any related party has custody, control, or access to user funds at any time.

The Protocol currently operates on Solana Mainnet-Beta. These Terms apply to all current and future supported networks unless otherwise noted.

02 Eligibility

By using the Interface or Protocol, you represent and warrant that:

• You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher).
• You have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement under applicable law.
• You are not located in, incorporated in, or a resident of any jurisdiction where use of a DEX, cryptocurrency trading, or access to this Interface is prohibited or restricted by law.
• You are not a Specially Designated National (SDN) or on any sanctions list maintained by OFAC, the UN, the EU, or any applicable sanctions authority.
• You understand that certain jurisdictions may impose restrictions on DeFi use. It is solely your responsibility to determine whether your use is lawful in your jurisdiction.

03 Non-Custodial Nature; No Fiduciary Duty

Kavachswap is strictly non-custodial. At no point does the operator of the Interface, the deployer of the Protocol, or any associated party:

• Take possession of, hold, or control your digital assets;
• Have the ability to freeze, reverse, or modify transactions you initiate;
• Have access to your private keys or wallet credentials;
• Act as a custodian, broker, dealer, investment adviser, or fiduciary.

All user assets are held in Program Derived Addresses (PDAs) controlled by the on-chain programs. You retain sole control of your private keys and funds at all times. No fiduciary or advisory relationship is created by your use of the Protocol or Interface.

04 Assumption of Risk

You expressly accept the following risks, among others described in the separate Risk Disclosure:

• Smart contract risk: Programs may contain bugs or be subject to exploits that could result in loss of funds. The Protocol may not have been audited by a third party as of the Effective Date.
• Price volatility: Digital assets are highly volatile and may lose all value.
• Impermanent loss: Liquidity providers may receive fewer assets than deposited due to price divergence.
• Network risk: Solana congestion, downtime, or upgrades may affect execution.
• Regulatory risk: Laws may change and affect your ability to use the Protocol.
• MEV and front-running: Transactions may be subject to sandwich attacks or other MEV exploitation.
• Key loss: Loss of private keys or seed phrase results in permanent, unrecoverable loss of assets.

You use the Protocol entirely at your own risk.

05 Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Interface or Protocol to violate law; engage in money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion; engage in market manipulation or wash trading; exploit or attack the Protocol or Interface; or infringe intellectual property rights.

06 No Warranties; Limitation of Liability

THE INTERFACE AND PROTOCOL ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE OPERATOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR ASSETS, ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PROTOCOL OR INTERFACE.

IN JURISDICTIONS THAT DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, THE OPERATOR'S TOTAL LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED USD $100.

07 Intellectual Property

The on-chain programs are open-source where indicated. The Interface, design, branding, and documentation are proprietary unless otherwise indicated. Nothing in these Terms grants you any right to use the "Kavach" or "Kavachswap" marks without prior written permission.

08 Third-Party Services

The Interface may integrate with RPC providers, wallets, price APIs, and routing aggregators (e.g. Jupiter). The operator is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or security of any third-party service.

09 Modifications

The operator may update these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced via the official channel or posted on kavachswap.com. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10 Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

Disputes shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation by contacting the email above. If that fails, disputes may be resolved by binding individual arbitration. You waive any right to participate in a class action. These Terms are governed by applicable law. Nothing limits your rights under mandatory consumer protection laws.

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