Terms of Service
1. Introduction
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) constitute a legally binding agreement between Sequoia Protocol (“Sequoia”, “Protocol”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) and any individual or legal entity (“Participant”, “User”) accessing or using the Sequoia Protocol ecosystem, including:
websites,
decentralized applications (dApps),
AI-powered trading infrastructure,
smart contracts,
analytics tools,
and any related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By accessing or using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms.
Sequoia Protocol provides decentralized infrastructure for options trading, structured strategies, and AI-assisted risk management built on blockchain technology. Participation involves inherent risks, including digital asset volatility, smart contract vulnerabilities, and regulatory uncertainty.
By using the Platform, you represent and warrant that:
you are of legal age in your jurisdiction;
you are not subject to sanctions or legal restrictions;
you understand risks associated with blockchain-based financial systems;
you will use the Platform in compliance with applicable laws.
These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use constitutes acceptance of revised Terms.
2. About Sequoia Protocol
Sequoia Protocol is a decentralized financial infrastructure project focused on:
AI-driven options strategies,
structured volatility products,
non-custodial trading tools,
risk-defined financial instruments.
The Protocol operates through audited smart contracts and decentralized infrastructure. Users retain full custody of their assets at all times.
Sequoia Protocol may collaborate with regulated infrastructure providers, analytics services, and blockchain networks to support platform functionality.
3. Services
The Platform provides access to blockchain-based financial tools, including but not limited to:
(a) Options & Structured Strategies
Users may access AI-assisted strategy suggestions and structured trading mechanisms designed to define risk parameters before execution.
(b) Liquidity & Strategy Pools
Participants may provide liquidity or participate in protocol pools supporting execution and ecosystem functionality.
(c) Analytics & AI Infrastructure
The Platform may provide analytics dashboards, volatility metrics, and algorithmic insights generated through automated models.
(d) Governance
Token holders may participate in governance decisions affecting protocol parameters and ecosystem development.
Sequoia Protocol may modify, suspend, or discontinue services at any time without liability.
4. Accounts & Wallet Access
Access may require connecting a self-custodial digital wallet.
Users acknowledge:
Sequoia Protocol never controls private keys;
all blockchain transactions are user-initiated;
transactions cannot be reversed.
Users are solely responsible for wallet security and credential protection.
The Protocol may restrict access where required for security, compliance, or ecosystem protection.
5. Payments & Fees
Platform interactions may include fees, including:
execution fees,
protocol usage fees,
liquidity participation fees,
smart contract interaction costs.
Fees are displayed prior to confirmation.
Blockchain gas fees are determined by underlying networks and are not controlled by Sequoia Protocol.
All confirmed transactions are final and non-refundable unless required by law.
6. Refund Policy
Due to blockchain immutability:
transactions cannot be reversed;
incorrect transfers remain user responsibility;
protocol fees are non-refundable.
Refunds may only occur where legally required or in verified cases of platform malfunction attributable to Protocol systems.
7. Rules for Users
Users must:
comply with applicable laws;
provide accurate information when required;
use services for lawful purposes only.
Prohibited activities include:
money laundering or illicit financing;
exploitation of smart contract vulnerabilities;
manipulation of protocol mechanisms;
unauthorized automated attacks or malicious scripts;
impersonation or fraud.
Violations may result in suspension or permanent restriction.
8. Intellectual Property
All Platform materials, including:
software,
AI models,
interface design,
trademarks,
documentation,
are owned by Sequoia Protocol or its licensors.
Users receive a limited, revocable license solely for lawful use of services.
User feedback or submitted content grants the Protocol a worldwide, royalty-free license for development purposes.
9. Third-Party Services
The Platform may integrate third-party infrastructure such as:
blockchain networks,
wallet providers,
oracle systems,
analytics providers,
liquidity partners.
Sequoia Protocol does not control third-party services and is not liable for their failures, actions, or policies.
10. Warranties & Disclaimers
The Platform is provided “as is” and “as available.”
Sequoia Protocol does not guarantee:
uninterrupted availability,
accuracy of market data,
profitability of strategies,
absence of smart contract vulnerabilities.
Nothing on the Platform constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.
11. DeFi Risk Disclosure
Users acknowledge risks including:
extreme market volatility,
smart contract vulnerabilities,
irreversible blockchain transactions,
oracle inaccuracies,
liquidity risks,
regulatory uncertainty.
Participants accept full responsibility for financial outcomes.
12. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Sequoia Protocol shall not be liable for:
loss of funds,
trading losses,
lost profits or data,
technical failures,
third-party actions.
Total liability, if any, shall not exceed USD $1,000 equivalent.
13. Indemnification
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sequoia Protocol and its contributors against claims arising from:
violation of these Terms,
unlawful activity,
misuse of the Platform,
infringement of third-party rights.
14. Force Majeure
Sequoia Protocol is not liable for failures caused by events beyond reasonable control, including:
blockchain failures,
cyberattacks,
regulatory actions,
natural disasters,
infrastructure outages.
15. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of Estonia.
Disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Tallinn, Estonia, unless arbitration is applied.
16. Termination
Access may be suspended or terminated at any time for:
violations of Terms,
security risks,
legal requirements.
Blockchain transactions remain permanent after termination.
17. Electronic Communications
All notices may be delivered electronically via:
website,
application,
email,
official communication channels.
Electronic communications have full legal effect.
18. Miscellaneous
These Terms represent the entire agreement.
Invalid provisions do not affect remaining sections.
English language version prevails in interpretation.
Rights may be assigned by the Protocol without restriction.
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