Legal Document

TERMS OF USE

These Terms of Use apply to Armchain.org and Armchain-Controlled Services only.

Effective date: July 10, 2026

Table of Contents

1. About these Terms

1.1These Terms govern access to and use of Armchain.org, the Armchain website, hosted pages, protocol information, documentation, developer materials, whitepapers, technical papers, network information, software links, downloadable materials, node materials, validator materials, API information, RPC information, support features, security-reporting features and other Armchain-Controlled Services.

1.2These Terms apply only to Armchain.org and Armchain-Controlled Services. They do not govern separate ARMchain Foundation portals, third-party wallets, exchanges, bridges, validators, staking providers, on-ramp providers, off-ramp providers, dApps, smart contracts, third-party protocols, third-party websites, Third-Party Services or separate written agreements.

1.3These Terms operate together with the Armchain Privacy Policy, cookie notice, open-source notices, security disclosure policy, technical documentation, developer documentation, software licences and feature-specific terms that expressly apply to particular Armchain-Controlled Services.

1.4These Terms do not replace, limit or modify open-source licences, third-party software licences, protocol licences, node software licences, developer-tool licences or mandatory notices attached to software or technical materials.

1.5A User accepts these Terms by accessing, browsing, downloading, using, relying on, connecting to, submitting information through, or otherwise using Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services.

1.6These Terms do not create a custody relationship, broker relationship, exchange relationship, payment relationship, remittance relationship, advisory relationship, managed investment relationship, fiduciary relationship, trust arrangement or deposit relationship between ARMchain Foundation and any User.

1.7Additional written terms govern paid, enterprise, commercial, validator, API, grant, incentive, partnership, integration or other separately contracted services provided by ARMchain Foundation. Those additional terms prevail for the relevant service to the extent of any inconsistency.

2. Operator and contact details

2.1Armchain.org is operated by ARMchain Foundation.

2.2Legal notices, formal correspondence, intellectual-property notices and compliance enquiries must be sent to the legal notices and support contact stated at the beginning of these Terms or to the relevant contact channel published on Armchain.org.

2.3Support requests relating to website access, documentation, developer materials, API information or general Armchain.org use must be sent to the support contact stated at the beginning of these Terms or to the support channel published on Armchain.org.

2.4Security reports and vulnerability disclosures must be sent to the security contact stated at the beginning of these Terms or to the security channel published on Armchain.org.

2.5Law-enforcement requests, regulatory enquiries and sanctions or compliance enquiries must be directed through the formal contact channel published by ARMchain Foundation. ARMchain Foundation has the right to request further information before responding.

2.6Developer and API enquiries relating to commercial access, high-volume access, enterprise use or integration support require separate written terms before any service commitment applies.

2.7Use of a contact channel does not create any service-level guarantee, software-support duty, recovery duty, transaction-reversal duty, network-intervention duty, custody obligation or duty to monitor blockchain activity.

3. Definitions

3.1ARMchain Foundation means the operator of Armchain.org.

3.2Armchain means the blockchain network, protocol, ecosystem, software, documentation, infrastructure, developer resources and related project associated with the ARMchain brand.

3.3Armchain.org means the main website and hosted online materials made available under the Armchain.org domain.

3.4Armchain-Controlled Services means the website, hosted pages, documentation, support channels, software-update channels, API information, developer materials, security-reporting channels and infrastructure operated or controlled by ARMchain Foundation.

3.5Content means website text, graphics, documentation, whitepapers, technical papers, logos, brand materials, software descriptions, diagrams, developer materials, data, images, videos, user guides, FAQs and other materials made available through Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services.

3.6User means any person or entity that accesses, views, downloads, installs, relies on, submits information through, or otherwise uses Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services. References to you or your have the same meaning.

3.7Digital Assets means supported crypto-assets, tokens, stablecoins or other blockchain-based assets associated with or capable of interacting with relevant networks, protocols or services.

3.8Blockchain Data means data recorded on, broadcast to, displayed from, indexed from or derived from a blockchain network, including transactions, addresses, hashes, blocks, validator data, smart-contract data, events, logs and network metadata.

3.9Third-Party Services means third-party websites, dApps, wallets, exchanges, bridges, protocols, validators, staking providers, RPC providers, node operators, on-ramp providers, off-ramp providers, software providers, analytics providers, data providers and other external services not operated or controlled by ARMchain Foundation.

3.10Open-Source Components means open-source software, libraries, forks, modifications, dependencies, cryptographic libraries, client software, protocol tools and related materials used in or referenced by Armchain.

4. Nature of Armchain.org

4.1Armchain.org provides information, documentation, technical materials, developer resources, software references, network information and related project information.

4.2Armchain.org is not a wallet, exchange, broker, custodian, payment service, remittance service, investment platform, managed investment scheme, staking provider or financial adviser.

4.3ARMchain Foundation does not control transactions merely because information, documentation, software links or network materials are displayed on Armchain.org.

4.4Armchain.org information does not guarantee transaction success, network performance, validator performance, protocol continuity, asset value, compatibility, uptime, finality, security or regulatory status.

4.5Armchain, related software, network parameters, technical documentation, protocol design, consensus features, cryptographic features, validator information, APIs, RPC information and developer resources change over time.

4.6Armchain.org is not a prospectus, product disclosure statement, regulated disclosure document, official regulatory filing, audit report, legal opinion, financial statement or technical assurance report.

4.7Armchain.org Content does not represent regulatory approval, licensing status, suitability, investment merit, technical certainty, commercial readiness or future availability of any network, software, Digital Asset or Third-Party Service.

5. Eligibility and lawful use

5.1Users must be at least 18 years old or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction. A User acting for an organisation confirms authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.

5.2Users must not use Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services where use is prohibited by Australian law, sanctions rules, export-control laws, court orders, regulatory restrictions, contractual obligations or other applicable laws.

5.3Users must use Armchain.org lawfully, responsibly and in accordance with these Terms.

5.4Users remain responsible for obtaining approvals, licences, authorisations, technical permissions, tax advice, legal advice and professional advice required for their own use of Armchain.org, software, network materials, Digital Assets or Third-Party Services.

6. Account, developer, API and RPC access

6.1Many parts of Armchain.org are available without an account.

6.2Account-based, developer, API, dashboard, support, reporting and commercial features require accurate information and secure login credentials.

6.3API keys, access credentials and developer credentials must be kept secure and must not be shared, sold, abused, resold, published or used to bypass limits.

6.4ARMchain Foundation applies rate limits, access restrictions, authentication controls, usage limits, anti-abuse controls, maintenance limits and security measures to Armchain-Controlled Services.

6.5Access to website features, documentation, API information, developer tools, support channels and hosted materials is not guaranteed and is subject to change, restriction, suspension or discontinuance.

6.6Users must not overload, scrape, benchmark abusively, resell, bypass limits, impair performance, use automated systems to disrupt service, or use API or RPC access for unlawful monitoring, attack traffic, spam, fraud, market manipulation or other prohibited conduct.

6.7No service-level commitment, uptime commitment, latency commitment, throughput commitment, endpoint continuity, archive-data access, historical-data availability, support commitment or compatibility guarantee applies to public API or RPC materials, except under a separate written agreement signed by ARMchain Foundation.

6.8Paid, enterprise, commercial, high-volume or separately contracted API, RPC, developer or data access is subject to supplemental terms.

7. Website content and documentation

7.1Content is provided for general informational, educational, technical and project-reference purposes.

7.2Content is subject to correction, updating and technical revision. It is not guaranteed to be complete, current, accurate, timely, final or free from experimental material.

7.3Users are responsible for independently verifying technical, legal, regulatory, financial, operational and security implications before relying on any Content.

7.4Display of any protocol, tool, Digital Asset, software, validator, dApp, third-party project, Third-Party Service, integration, link, logo or data does not constitute endorsement, audit, approval, recommendation, verification or guarantee by ARMchain Foundation.

7.5ARMchain Foundation has no obligation to maintain historical versions of documentation, archived webpages, old software links, deprecated developer materials or unsupported technical references.

7.6Summaries, extracts, translations, community copies, search results, AI-generated summaries, cached pages and unofficial copies of Content are not authoritative. The version of Content published by ARMchain Foundation on Armchain.org or in official documentation controls.

7.7Technical examples, diagrams, code samples and configuration snippets are illustrative only. Users must test, audit and validate them in their own environment before production use.

8. Protocol and network information

8.1Armchain.org displays or describes network architecture, consensus design, cryptographic features, protocol parameters, client software, node operation, validator information, transaction processing, fees, network status, block data, RPC information and related technical matters.

8.2Network information is subject to delay, inaccuracy, incompleteness, unavailability, mislabelling and infrastructure effects arising from third-party providers, network conditions, software changes, node behaviour, indexing tools, RPC providers or infrastructure issues.

8.3Network design, software, protocol rules, client software, validator requirements, cryptographic mechanisms, fee settings, governance mechanisms and technical parameters change over time.

8.4ARMchain Foundation has no obligation to maintain legacy network information, deprecated parameters, old configuration guidance, historical documentation or unsupported developer materials.

9. Mainnet, testnet and experimental networks

9.1Armchain.org publishes information about mainnet, testnet, devnet, staging networks, experimental deployments, network upgrades and testing environments.

9.2Testnet tokens, faucet tokens, trial network access, sample assets and testing rewards have no guaranteed monetary value, transferability, liquidity, regulatory status or continued availability.

9.3Testnet, devnet and experimental features are subject to reset, discontinuance, change, restriction and unavailability without preservation of balances, records, configurations or access.

9.4Users must not treat testnet or experimental information as a promise about mainnet functionality, future token value, validator rewards, staking rewards, network launch, commercial launch or regulatory treatment.

9.5Faucet tokens, trial rewards, grants, campaigns and participation incentives create no entitlement to payment, distribution, future value, transferability or continued availability, except under separate written programme terms.

10. Roadmap, forward-looking statements and project plans

10.1Roadmaps, timelines, release dates, milestones, upgrade plans, feature plans, ecosystem plans and technical objectives are project information only.

10.2ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee delivery, timing, scope, commercial success, adoption, network performance, regulatory approval, compatibility, token value or continued development.

10.3Users must not rely on roadmap information as a promise, representation, warranty, financial projection, investment basis, regulatory assurance or commitment to deliver a particular product, feature, upgrade or network outcome.

11. Software, downloads and developer materials

11.1Armchain.org provides links to software, client implementations, developer tools, code repositories, documentation, configuration files, SDKs, APIs, scripts, examples and related materials.

11.2Users download, install, compile, configure, run and rely on software and developer materials at their own risk.

11.3Software and developer materials are provided without warranty to the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to applicable open-source licences.

11.4Running node software, validator software, API integrations, scripts, developer tools or protocol software requires appropriate technical knowledge, security controls and operational safeguards.

11.5ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee technical support, maintenance, patches, backwards compatibility, uptime, compatibility or continued software availability.

11.6Key software and operational risks include software bugs, configuration errors, build problems, dependency vulnerabilities, client incompatibility, failed transactions, data errors, downtime, security exposure, fork risk, chain reorganisation risk, RPC failure, provider failure and third-party dependency failure.

11.7Users remain responsible for reviewing release notes, testing software, verifying configuration, maintaining backups, protecting signing keys and applying secure development and deployment practices.

11.8Production deployment requires independent testing, review, monitoring, backup, incident-response planning and secure key-management controls. ARMchain Foundation does not accept responsibility for production use of software, scripts, examples, configuration files or developer materials.

12. Official sources, software integrity and fake websites

12.1Users should access Armchain.org, software links, documentation, downloads, repositories and support channels only through official or verified sources.

12.2ARMchain Foundation is not responsible for losses caused by fake websites, impersonation, malicious downloads, cloned documentation, fake support channels, phishing links, unauthorised mirrors, modified third-party software or unofficial distribution channels.

12.3Users must verify download sources, repository addresses, checksums, signatures, release notes, configuration instructions and security notices before installing or running software or developer materials.

12.4ARMchain Foundation does not ask Users to disclose private keys, seed phrases, recovery phrases, passwords, signing keys or recovery credentials through Armchain.org, support channels, software downloads, repositories or security channels.

12.5Users must treat requests for those credentials as phishing, impersonation or unauthorised activity and must report suspicious requests through the security contact.

13. Open-source components and third-party software

13.1Armchain uses, adapts, forks, integrates or depends on Open-Source Components and third-party technology.

13.2Open-Source Components and third-party software are governed by their own licences.

13.3Applicable open-source licences prevail over these Terms for the relevant component where licence rights or obligations apply.

13.4Copyright notices, licence notices, attribution notices, source-code obligations, modification notices, warranty disclaimers and limitation notices required by open-source licences must be preserved.

13.5Principal Open-Source Component categories for Armchain include modified or forked blockchain client software, cryptographic libraries, post-quantum cryptography components, developer libraries, SDKs, API or RPC infrastructure tools, documentation tools, website dependencies, direct packages, transitive packages, infrastructure tools, testing tools and security tools.

13.6Each Open-Source Component remains subject to the copyright notices, licence notices, source-code obligations, modification notices, attribution requirements, export-control notices, warranty disclaimers and limitation notices stated in its applicable repository, package, licence file or release notice.

14. Node, validator and network participation materials

14.1Node, validator, staking, network participation, hardware, configuration, security and operational materials are provided for technical information only.

14.2Publication of validator materials does not appoint any person as a validator, operator, agent, representative, contractor or delegate of ARMchain Foundation.

14.3Users who run nodes, validators, infrastructure, integrations or software remain responsible for their own hardware, keys, security, uptime, compliance, tax, costs, configuration and operational decisions.

14.4ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee rewards, income, validator returns, network participation benefits, transaction inclusion, block production, uptime, eligibility or profitability.

14.5ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee network intervention, transaction reversal, validator correction, key restoration, asset recovery, slashing reversal, penalty reversal or prevention of network-level losses.

14.6ARMchain Foundation does not supervise, control or guarantee independent validators, nodes, infrastructure providers, ecosystem participants or network participants merely because their information appears on Armchain.org.

14.7Node and validator participation risks include wrong keys, wrong chain configuration, insecure server settings, poor key management, downtime, missed rewards, penalties, slashing, loss, security compromise and failed participation.

15. Governance, community and ecosystem materials

15.1Armchain.org includes information about governance, community activity, ecosystem projects, developer activity, grants, integrations, validators, contributors and third-party projects.

15.2Display of governance or ecosystem information does not create partnership, agency, endorsement, supervision, control, fiduciary duty or responsibility for third-party conduct.

15.3ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee any governance outcome, community vote, validator decision, network upgrade, ecosystem project, grant decision, integration, third-party development or community initiative.

15.4No validator, node operator, developer, contributor, ecosystem participant, community member, token holder, dApp operator, integration provider or third-party project acts as agent, partner, employee, contractor, delegate or representative of ARMchain Foundation without a signed written agreement from ARMchain Foundation.

15.5Community tools, ecosystem integrations, developer projects, independent applications, social channels and public discussion spaces are controlled by their respective operators and participants.

16. Digital Assets, tokens and network economics

16.1Information about Digital Assets, tokens, fees, network economics, rewards, utility, supply, governance or related matters is not an offer, solicitation, recommendation or invitation to buy, sell, hold, stake, swap, bridge, transfer, issue or deal in any Digital Asset.

16.2ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee price, liquidity, legality, regulatory status, tax treatment, utility, availability, suitability, security, transferability or marketability of any Digital Asset.

16.3Users must make their own enquiries and obtain independent professional advice before dealing with Digital Assets or participating in network activity.

16.4Digital Assets, blockchain networks, token models, staking, validator participation and related activities are subject to changing laws, regulatory interpretation, enforcement action, sanctions treatment and tax treatment.

16.5Digital Asset and network risks include private key loss, transaction irreversibility, network congestion, protocol change, fork risk, chain reorganisation risk, regulatory change, tax consequences and third-party infrastructure failure.

16.6ARMchain Foundation does not act as issuer, guarantor, redeemer, reserve manager, market maker or liquidity provider for third-party Digital Assets displayed, described, linked or referenced on Armchain.org.

17. No token sale, fundraising or investment offer

17.1Nothing on Armchain.org constitutes a prospectus, product disclosure statement, fundraising document, securities offering, managed investment scheme offer, financial product offer, token sale, investment invitation or regulated disclosure document.

17.2Armchain.org Content must not be treated as a representation that any Digital Asset, network activity, staking activity, validator activity, software, protocol or Third-Party Service is suitable for investment, trading, speculation or financial reliance.

17.3ARMchain Foundation does not accept funds, deposits, investment contributions or asset transfers through Armchain.org except under a separate written agreement or official feature-specific terms governing that activity.

17.4Access to Armchain.org, subscription to updates, testnet use, faucet use, grant materials, community participation or developer activity creates no entitlement to a token allocation, airdrop, grant, reward, payment, priority access or future benefit.

18. Regulatory status, tax and user responsibility

18.1ARMchain Foundation does not represent that Armchain, any Digital Asset, network activity, validator activity, staking activity, software, protocol, dApp, integration or Third-Party Service is approved, licensed, registered, authorised, exempt, compliant or suitable under any financial-services, payments, securities, derivatives, crypto-asset, consumer, tax, sanctions or other regulatory regime.

18.2Users are responsible for determining, reporting and paying all taxes, duties, levies, reporting obligations and charges arising from their use of Armchain.org, software, Digital Assets, validator activity, staking activity, rewards, transactions or network participation.

18.3ARMchain Foundation does not provide tax reporting, tax classification, financial-services classification, accounting treatment, regulatory status analysis or legal compliance advice to Users.

19. No financial, legal, tax or professional advice

19.1Armchain.org does not provide financial, investment, trading, legal, tax, accounting, cybersecurity, regulatory or other professional advice.

19.2Users must not rely on Content as professional advice or as a substitute for independent advice.

19.3All decisions involving software, Digital Assets, network participation, validators, nodes, APIs, dApps, integrations or Third-Party Services are made at the User's own risk.

20. Third-party services and external resources

20.1Armchain.org links to or references third-party websites, software, wallets, explorers, dApps, exchanges, bridges, RPC providers, validators, service providers, tools, repositories, documentation resources, hosting providers, infrastructure providers, community projects, grant partners, incentive partners and social or community channels.

20.2Third-Party Services are controlled by their own providers and are subject to their own terms, privacy policies, licences, fees, risks and compliance requirements.

20.3ARMchain Foundation is not responsible for third-party content, software, services, security, availability, accuracy, legality, fees, regulatory status, privacy practices, performance or losses.

20.4Users must review third-party terms, privacy policies, licences and technical documentation before using any Third-Party Service.

20.5References to ecosystem projects, community projects, integrations, validators, software repositories, tools or external resources do not constitute endorsement, audit, verification, partnership, agency or supervision by ARMchain Foundation.

20.6Grant, incentive, ecosystem-support and campaign materials are governed by the relevant separate programme terms. No entitlement, payment, allocation, reward or continued participation right arises from a general reference on Armchain.org.

20.7External resources are provided only to help Users locate ecosystem information. Users must treat external resources as independently operated materials and verify security, accuracy, legality and licence terms before use.

21. Blockchain Data and public network records

21.1Blockchain networks create public or semi-public records, including addresses, transactions, balances, blocks, event logs, smart-contract interactions, validator data, timestamps and hashes.

21.2Blockchain records are often permanent, searchable, irreversible and outside ARMchain Foundation's ability to delete, amend, hide or reverse.

21.3Users who publish wallet addresses, transaction details, node information, validator information, screenshots or support information increase the identifiability of network activity.

21.4ARMchain Foundation cannot correct or remove underlying blockchain records merely because they are displayed or referenced through Armchain.org.

22. User submissions and feedback

22.1Users submit feedback, support requests, bug reports, security reports, technical suggestions, comments, documentation corrections, issue reports and other materials through Armchain.org or contact channels.

22.2Users grant ARMchain Foundation a worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable, irrevocable and perpetual licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, analyse, disclose and incorporate submissions for support, security, development, documentation, compliance, business and operational purposes.

22.3Users must not submit confidential information, private keys, seed phrases, credentials, proprietary information or personal information except where the submission is necessary and authorised.

22.4ARMchain Foundation has no obligation to review, accept, implement, compensate, credit or maintain any User submission or feedback.

23. Security and vulnerability reporting

23.1Users should report vulnerabilities responsibly through the published security contact.

23.2Users must not exploit, sell, publish, weaponise, misuse, disclose or test vulnerabilities in a way that harms Users, Armchain.org, Armchain-Controlled Services, infrastructure, third-party systems, Digital Assets or network integrity.

23.3These Terms do not grant permission to conduct penetration testing, scanning, scraping, exploitation, denial-of-service testing, social engineering, malware testing or unauthorised access.

23.4ARMchain Foundation has the right to publish responsible disclosure rules, safe-harbour terms or bug-reporting procedures in a separate security policy.

23.5No bug bounty, reward, payment, immunity, safe harbour or compensation applies except under separate written terms published by ARMchain Foundation.

23.6A security report does not create an emergency response obligation, remediation deadline, disclosure approval, reward entitlement, employment relationship, contractor relationship or permission to continue testing.

24. Prohibited use

24.1Users must not use Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services to engage in, support, facilitate, promote, conceal or attempt unlawful, harmful, abusive, deceptive or unauthorised activity.

24.2Users must not introduce malware, interfere with systems, bypass controls, scrape at scale, overload infrastructure, exploit vulnerabilities, harvest data, impersonate others or compromise security.

24.3Users must not use Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services for fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions evasion, ransomware, theft, scams, market manipulation, unlawful gambling, unlawful payments or other prohibited conduct.

24.4Users must not misuse ARMchain, ARMchain Foundation, Armchain.org, related names, marks, logos, domains, screenshots or materials in a way that suggests false endorsement, affiliation, approval or authority.

24.5Users must not use Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services to breach export-control, cryptography-control, sanctions, cybersecurity, financial-crime, privacy, consumer, tax or technology-transfer laws.

25. Intellectual property

25.1Except for Open-Source Components, third-party materials and public Blockchain Data, all rights in Armchain.org, Content, branding, documentation, website design, layout, graphics, diagrams, materials and related intellectual property are owned by or licensed to ARMchain Foundation.

25.2Users receive a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable permission to access and use Armchain.org and Content for lawful personal, internal business, technical, educational or development purposes in accordance with these Terms.

25.3Users must not copy, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, publish, display, distribute, scrape, sell, license, rent, exploit, reverse engineer or build on Armchain.org or Content except where permitted by these Terms, written permission, applicable law or an applicable open-source licence.

25.4Users must not use ARMchain, ARMchain Foundation, Armchain.org or related names, logos, marks, domains, screenshots or trade dress in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation, partnership, authorisation or approval without written permission.

25.5Third-party marks, project names, token names, software names and other identifiers remain the property of their respective owners.

26. Privacy and public data

26.1ARMchain Foundation's handling of personal information in connection with Armchain.org is described in the Armchain Privacy Policy.

26.2Blockchain Data displayed, linked, described or referenced through Armchain.org is often public, permanent and outside ARMchain Foundation's control.

26.3Users must not submit private keys, seed phrases, passwords, recovery credentials or unnecessary sensitive information through Armchain.org, support channels or security channels.

27. Availability, updates and changes

27.1Armchain.org and Armchain-Controlled Services are provided on an operational and developmental basis and are subject to unavailability, delay, restriction, suspension, inaccuracy, incompatibility and change.

27.2ARMchain Foundation has the right to update, modify, remove, suspend, discontinue, restrict, replace or change website features, documentation, developer materials, APIs, RPC information, network information, software references, Content and support channels.

27.3ARMchain Foundation does not guarantee uninterrupted access, uptime, compatibility, data accuracy, backwards compatibility, transaction success, continued support, continued availability or continued network compatibility.

27.4Deprecated materials, archived documentation, outdated code samples, old software references and unsupported links remain subject to change, removal or correction.

28. Compliance, sanctions and export controls

28.1Users must comply with all applicable laws when using Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services.

28.2Users must not access or use Armchain.org or Armchain-Controlled Services while located in, organised under the laws of, ordinarily resident in, or acting on behalf of a country, person, entity or organisation subject to sanctions or restrictions that prohibit such use.

28.3Users must comply with export-control, cryptography-control, sanctions, cybersecurity, financial-crime, consumer, privacy, tax and technology-transfer laws that apply to their use.

28.4ARMchain Foundation has the right to restrict, block, suspend or limit access to Armchain-Controlled Services where required by law, security needs, infrastructure constraints, sanctions risk or compliance policy.

29. Disclaimers

29.1To the maximum extent permitted by law, Armchain.org, Content, documentation, software references, developer materials, technical information, network information, API information and Armchain-Controlled Services are provided on an as is and as available basis.

29.2ARMchain Foundation does not warrant that Armchain.org or Content will be accurate, complete, current, secure, uninterrupted, error-free, compatible, available, free from harmful components, suitable for any purpose or capable of preventing loss.

29.3ARMchain Foundation does not warrant network performance, consensus operation, validator performance, transaction processing, finality, fee levels, asset value, protocol security, regulatory treatment, data accuracy, software compatibility or Third-Party Service performance.

29.4Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts or modifies any right, guarantee, warranty or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded, restricted or modified, including non-excludable rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

30. Limitation of liability

30.1To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to non-excludable rights, ARMchain Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, developers, service providers, affiliates, licensors and agents are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, punitive, economic, token, asset, wallet, data, opportunity, revenue, business, goodwill, profit or anticipated-savings loss or damage.

30.2To the maximum extent permitted by law and subject to non-excludable rights, ARMchain Foundation and its related persons are not liable for loss arising from reliance on Content, software use, network activity, Third-Party Services, dApps, validators, nodes, RPC providers, APIs, Digital Assets, smart contracts, regulatory changes, tax consequences, cyber incidents, User error or events outside reasonable control.

30.3Where liability cannot be excluded but is lawfully capable of limitation, ARMchain Foundation's liability is limited, at its option and to the maximum extent permitted by law, to resupplying the relevant service or paying the cost of resupplying the relevant service.

30.4For free public access to Armchain.org, ARMchain Foundation's aggregate liability to a User for all claims connected with Armchain.org or these Terms is limited to AUD 100, except where applicable law requires a higher amount.

30.5Nothing in this clause limits liability that cannot lawfully be limited under the laws of Victoria, Australia, the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable law.

31. Indemnity

31.1To the maximum extent permitted by law, Users indemnify ARMchain Foundation and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, developers, service providers, affiliates, licensors and agents from and against claims, losses, liabilities, costs and expenses arising from User access to or use of Armchain.org, breach of these Terms, breach of law, misuse of Content, misuse of software, misuse of APIs, security violations, third-party claims, intellectual-property breaches or misuse of branding.

31.2This indemnity does not apply to the extent a claim arises from ARMchain Foundation's fraud, wilful misconduct or liability that cannot be excluded under the laws of Victoria, Australia, the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable law.

32. Suspension and termination

32.1ARMchain Foundation has the right to suspend, restrict, rate-limit, block or terminate access to Armchain-Controlled Services where necessary to enforce these Terms, protect systems, comply with law, respond to security risk, manage capacity, prevent misuse, address sanctions risk or protect Users.

32.2Suspension of Armchain-Controlled Services does not mean ARMchain Foundation controls underlying blockchains, User wallets, Digital Assets, transactions, validators, nodes, dApps or Third-Party Services.

32.3Users are entitled to stop using Armchain.org at any time, but stopping use does not reverse blockchain activity, remove public Blockchain Data or end obligations that continue by their nature.

32.4Clauses relating to self-custody limits, intellectual property, open-source components, User submissions, disclaimers, limitation of liability, indemnity, privacy, governing law, dispute resolution and general provisions continue after suspension or termination.

33. Changes to these Terms

33.1ARMchain Foundation has the right to update these Terms by publishing the updated version on Armchain.org.

33.2The updated Terms take effect from the date stated on the updated version, except where the updated version states a later date.

33.3Continued use of Armchain.org after updated Terms take effect means the User accepts the updated Terms.

34. Governing law and disputes

34.1These Terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.

34.2The parties submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria, Australia and the Commonwealth courts of Australia that have jurisdiction in Victoria, and any courts entitled to hear appeals from those courts.

34.3Nothing prevents ARMchain Foundation from seeking urgent injunctive, equitable or protective relief in any jurisdiction where necessary to protect Armchain.org, Armchain-Controlled Services, Users, data, security, infrastructure, intellectual property, software, network integrity or legal rights.

35. General provisions

35.1Invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions are read down to the extent necessary to make them valid and enforceable. Where read-down is not possible, the provision is severed and the remaining provisions continue.

35.2A failure or delay in enforcing a right does not waive that right.

35.3Users must not assign, transfer or novate rights or obligations without written consent. ARMchain Foundation has the right to assign, transfer or novate rights and obligations in connection with restructuring, merger, transfer of operations, change of operator or legal reorganisation.

35.4These Terms constitute the agreement between the User and ARMchain Foundation regarding use of Armchain.org and Armchain-Controlled Services, except where separate written terms apply.

35.5In these Terms, including means including without limitation. The singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular. A reference to a law includes that law as amended, replaced or re-enacted. A reference to a person includes a corporation, partnership, association, unincorporated body, government agency or other entity. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

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