# Terms of Service

**Last Updated:** January 10, 2026

> **V3 scope notice:** This legacy mini-app draft is not a V3 launch package,
> counsel-approved V3 terms, partner acceptance, or activation authorization.
> The proposed V3 pilot is Base-only, capped, review-only, and has zero active
> design partners. Solana and cross-chain value flows are excluded. Refer to
> the version-bound Base V3 pilot materials for current technical constraints.

## Agreement

By accessing or using the Vaultfire Base Mini App, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, do not use the application.

## What Vaultfire Is

Vaultfire is described here as an **open-source software project**. For the
proposed V3 Base pilot, privacy protection means data minimization and reviewed
commitments/references—not private, invisible, anonymous, or erasable Base
transactions. It is:

- ✅ **Free to use** (no fees from us, only blockchain gas fees)
- ✅ **Open source** (MIT License, see LICENSE file)
- ✅ **Decentralized** (runs on Base blockchain)
- ✅ **Non-custodial** (we never hold your funds or keys)

## What Vaultfire Is NOT

- ❌ **Not a financial service** (we don't provide investment advice)
- ❌ **Not a company** (this is a protocol, not a business entity)
- ❌ **Not custodial** (you control your wallet and keys)
- ❌ **Not liable for your losses** (see disclaimer below)

## Your Responsibilities

### 1. Wallet Security

You are solely responsible for:
- Securing your wallet and private keys
- Backing up your seed phrase
- Protecting your device from malware
- Not sharing your private keys with anyone

**We cannot recover lost keys or reverse transactions.**

### 2. Gas Fees

All transactions on Base blockchain require gas fees paid in ETH. You are responsible for:
- Ensuring sufficient ETH balance for transactions
- Understanding current gas prices
- Accepting that gas fees are non-refundable

### 3. Belief Content

You are responsible for the beliefs you attest to. Do not attest to:
- ❌ Illegal content
- ❌ Hate speech or harassment
- ❌ Copyrighted material you don't own
- ❌ Personally identifiable information of others
- ❌ Misinformation intended to harm

**Note:** Do not submit belief text, PII, secrets, or raw evidence to a public
chain. A published hash/commitment is public, durable, and may be linkable; this
draft does not guarantee that any belief text is never stored by every client
or third-party service.

### 4. Lawful Use

You agree to use Vaultfire in compliance with:
- All applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- Export control laws (RISC Zero cryptography may be restricted in some jurisdictions)
- Anti-money laundering (AML) regulations
- Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements (if applicable to your jurisdiction)

## Disclaimer of Warranties

**THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.**

Specifically:

- ❌ **No warranty of merchantability**
- ❌ **No warranty of fitness for a particular purpose**
- ❌ **No warranty of non-infringement**
- ❌ **No warranty of security or bug-free operation**
- ❌ **No warranty of data accuracy or availability**

## Limitation of Liability

**IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.**

This includes, but is not limited to:
- Lost funds due to smart contract bugs
- Lost access due to wallet/key loss
- Incorrect attestations or verification failures
- Network outages or downtime
- Third-party vulnerabilities (Base, WalletConnect, etc.)
- Regulatory action or legal consequences

**Maximum liability: $0 (zero dollars)**

## Smart Contract Risks

Blockchain smart contracts carry inherent risks:

- ⚠️ **Bugs may exist** despite auditing and testing
- ⚠️ **Transactions are irreversible** once confirmed
- ⚠️ **Gas fees are non-refundable** even if transactions fail
- ⚠️ **Network congestion** may cause delays or failures
- ⚠️ **Base blockchain** may have outages or forks

**Use at your own risk.**

## Intellectual Property

### Open Source License

Vaultfire is licensed under the **MIT License**. You are free to:

- ✅ Use the code commercially
- ✅ Modify the code
- ✅ Distribute the code
- ✅ Sublicense the code
- ✅ Use it privately

**Conditions:**
- Include the MIT License and copyright notice in copies
- Provide attribution to original authors

See the LICENSE file for full terms.

### Trademarks

"Vaultfire" and the Vaultfire logo are trademarks. If you fork or modify this project:
- ✅ You may use the code (MIT License)
- ❌ Please rebrand (different name/logo) to avoid confusion

## Third-Party Services

Vaultfire integrates with third-party services:

1. **Base Blockchain** (operated by Coinbase)
2. **WalletConnect** (wallet connection protocol)
3. **RISC Zero** (zero-knowledge proof system)
4. **RainbowKit** (wallet UI library)

Each service has its own terms:
- [Base Terms](https://base.org/terms)
- [WalletConnect Terms](https://walletconnect.com/terms)
- [RISC Zero Terms](https://risczero.com/terms)

**We are not responsible for third-party service failures or terms violations.**

## Privacy

See [PRIVACY.md](./PRIVACY.md) for our privacy policy.

**TL;DR:** This legacy draft does not make a zero-data-collection claim. Review
the current privacy notice and avoid placing personal or sensitive data on Base.

## Modifications to Terms

We may update these terms at any time by:
1. Updating this document
2. Updating the "Last Updated" date
3. Announcing changes in the GitHub repository

**Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.**

## Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of **[Jurisdiction TBD]** without regard to conflict of law principles.

**Note:** Since this is an open-source protocol without a central entity, enforcement may be limited.

## Dispute Resolution

For disputes:
1. **First:** Open a GitHub issue for discussion
2. **Second:** Seek mediation (if applicable)
3. **Third:** Binding arbitration (if legally required)

**Class action waiver:** You agree to resolve disputes individually, not as part of a class action.

## Severability

If any provision of these terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

## Entire Agreement

These terms, along with the Privacy Policy and MIT License, constitute the entire agreement between you and Vaultfire.

## Contact

For questions about these terms:
- **GitHub Issues:** [vaultfire-init/issues](https://github.com/Ghostkey316/ghostkey-316-vaultfire-init/issues)
- **Security Issues:** Use GitHub Security Advisories

## Acknowledgment

By using Vaultfire, you acknowledge that:

1. ✅ You have read and understood these terms
2. ✅ You agree to be bound by these terms
3. ✅ You understand the risks of blockchain technology
4. ✅ You are using Vaultfire at your own risk
5. ✅ You are solely responsible for your wallet security
6. ✅ You understand transactions are irreversible
7. ✅ You accept that we provide no warranties or guarantees

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**TL;DR:** 

This is open-source software (MIT License) provided "as is" with zero warranties. You use it at your own risk. We're not liable for any losses. Secure your wallet. Pay your own gas fees. Don't break the law. Do not put personal or sensitive data on public chains; Base transactions are public and irreversible. Read the code if you want to trust it.

**Still have questions?** Read the [full MIT License](../LICENSE) or open a GitHub issue.
