Last Updated: Thursday, January 09, 2025.
1.1 Binding Agreement
By accessing or using the decentralized crypto exchange platform located at [zer0trace.com] ("Exchange" or "Platform"), you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions ("Terms"). If you do not agree to any provision of these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Exchange immediately.
1.2 No Guarantee of Availability
Your use of the Exchange is at your sole option and risk. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Exchange or its interface at any time without notice and without liability.
2.1 No Custody or Control
- The Exchange does not hold, store, or control any user funds or private keys.
- You retain exclusive control over your private keys and digital assets.
- The Exchange merely facilitates connectivity to third-party decentralized protocols (including, but not limited to, Atomic Swap, Binance Chain, PancakeSwap, and Atomic DEX) for cryptocurrency swaps.
2.2 No Financial Intermediary
- The Exchange does not provide or facilitate fiat-to-crypto conversions.
- We do not act as a money transmitter, broker, dealer, bank, or financial institution.
- All transactions occur on public blockchains or through third-party protocols outside our control.
2.3 No Central Authority
- The Exchange is a decentralized platform, meaning no central entity can freeze, suspend, or control user accounts or assets.
- All transactions are initiated solely by users on the respective blockchain protocols.
3.1 Compliance with Local Laws
- You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules in your jurisdiction(s).
- If your jurisdiction prohibits or restricts the use of decentralized exchanges or cryptocurrencies, you must not use the Exchange.
3.2 Legality of Transactions
- You must ensure that all your activities on the Exchange are lawful and do not violate any applicable laws.
- You must not use the Exchange for any illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized purposes.
3.3 Self-Directed Decisions
- All transactions, swaps, or other actions initiated through the Exchange are based on your independent decisions.
- The Exchange does not offer financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. You should consult independent professional advisors before engaging in any transaction.
4.1 Illegal Activities
You agree not to use the Exchange to facilitate any activity that violates any applicable law, regulation, or rule, including (but not limited to) money laundering, terrorist financing, or any other illicit activities.
4.2 No Sanctioned Jurisdictions
You must not use or attempt to use the Exchange if such use is prohibited by any embargoes, sanctions, or other applicable trade restrictions in your jurisdiction.
5.1 Privacy
- The Exchange does not collect or store personal information such as names, addresses, or other identifying details.
- Any interaction with third-party protocols or external services may be subject to their own privacy policies, which are beyond our control.
5.2 Public Blockchain Data
- Blockchain transactions are public and cannot be reversed or deleted.
- Your wallet addresses and transaction details may be visible on the relevant blockchain, over which the Exchange has no control.
6.1 Transaction Fees
- Fees associated with any swaps or transactions (e.g., network or protocol fees) are determined by and paid directly to the blockchain network or third-party protocol.
- The Exchange does not control these fees and does not receive any portion of them.
6.2 Community-Driven Support
- The Exchange, if it collects any fees at all, does so solely for promotional activities related to BitcoinZ or similar community-driven projects.
- The Exchange does not function as a commercial enterprise and does not generate revenue beyond potential community support or advertising.
7.1 "As Is" and "As Available"
- The Exchange is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
- We make no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding the Exchange's operation, performance, security, or reliability.
7.2 No Investment Advice
- Any content or information available on or through the Exchange is provided for informational purposes only.
- Nothing constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Always conduct your own research and consult professionals.
7.3 Third-Party Protocols
- The Exchange merely provides access to third-party decentralized protocols.
- We have no control over these third-party services and assume no responsibility or liability for their performance, security, or reliability.
8.1 No Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, in no event shall the creators, developers, contributors, community members, or any associated parties (collectively, "Associated Parties") be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Exchange.
8.2 Risk of Loss
- You assume all risks associated with your blockchain transactions, including the potential loss of digital assets.
- Digital asset values can be volatile, and you agree that you will not hold the Exchange or any Associated Parties liable for any losses.
8.3 No Liability for Third-Party Actions
- Any liquidity or liquidation events facilitated by third-party protocols (including, but not limited to, Binance Chain, Atomic Swap, Atomic DEX) are beyond our control.
- We disclaim all liability arising from any third-party services, hacks, or failures.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Associated Parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
1. Your use of the Exchange.
2. Your violation of these Terms.
3. Your violation of any laws, regulations, or rights of any third party.
10.1 Right to Discontinue or Restrict Access
- While the Exchange is decentralized and cannot be "terminated" in the traditional sense, access to the interface (website or app) may be modified, discontinued, or suspended at any time without notice.
- We reserve the right to restrict or revoke your access to the interface if we determine that you have violated these Terms.
10.2 Effect of Termination
- Upon any such action, your right to use the Exchange interface is immediately revoked.
- Any decisions made by the community or maintainers in restricting access are final and not subject to appeal.
We may revise or update these Terms at any time. The most current version will be posted on the Exchange's website. By continuing to use the Exchange after any changes become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms.
12.1 Governing Law
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction(s) in which the Exchange's maintainers or community primarily operate.
- However, as a decentralized platform, no specific legal jurisdiction may strictly apply. It is solely your responsibility to comply with the laws of your jurisdiction.
12.2 Dispute Resolution
- You agree first to attempt in good faith to resolve any dispute through informal negotiations.
- If such negotiations fail, you may seek legal remedies in accordance with the applicable laws of your jurisdiction.
- Under no circumstances shall we be required to appear in any court, tribunal, or other proceeding unless mandated by law.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Exchange regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications, whether written or oral, relating to your use of the Exchange.
If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
For general inquiries or questions about these Terms, please refer to the [Community Support or Contact Page] if available.
By using the Exchange, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms and agree to abide by them. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease all use of the Exchange. You understand that the Exchange and its Associated Parties are not liable for any damages, legal consequences, or penalties arising from your use of the Exchange in any jurisdiction.
Effective Date: Thursday, January 09, 2025.