1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Marbleland Protocol ("Protocol", "Service", "Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Service.
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Marbleland Protocol. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
2. Description of Service
Marbleland Protocol is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that provides:
- Multi-chain liquidity aggregation: Access to liquidity across multiple blockchain networks
- AI-powered trading strategies: Automated trading algorithms and smart routing
- Token staking and rewards: MARBLE token staking with yield generation
- Governance participation: Community voting and protocol governance
- Cross-chain swaps: Token exchanges across different blockchain networks
Decentralized Nature
The Protocol operates on blockchain networks and utilizes smart contracts. While we provide interfaces to interact with these contracts, the Protocol itself is decentralized and may continue to operate independently of our involvement.
3. Eligibility
3.1 Age Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.
3.2 Jurisdiction Restrictions
The Service is not available to residents of certain jurisdictions. You may not use the Service if you are:
- A resident of the United States, its territories, or any other jurisdiction where the Service is prohibited
- Subject to economic sanctions or on any prohibited persons list
- Located in a jurisdiction that prohibits the use of cryptocurrency or DeFi services
3.3 Technical Requirements
To use the Service, you must:
- Have access to a compatible cryptocurrency wallet
- Maintain custody and control of your private keys
- Have sufficient cryptocurrency to pay for transaction fees
4. Risks and Disclaimers
Important Risk Warning
DeFi protocols involve significant financial risks. You may lose all or part of your funds. Only use funds you can afford to lose entirely.
4.1 Smart Contract Risks
The Protocol utilizes smart contracts that:
- May contain bugs, vulnerabilities, or security flaws
- Are subject to potential exploits or attacks
- May not perform as intended under all circumstances
- Cannot be modified or updated once deployed
4.2 Market Risks
- Volatility: Cryptocurrency prices can be extremely volatile
- Impermanent Loss: Liquidity provision may result in impermanent loss
- Slippage: Large trades may experience significant price slippage
- Liquidity Risks: Insufficient liquidity may prevent execution of trades
4.3 Regulatory Risks
DeFi protocols operate in an evolving regulatory environment. Changes in laws or regulations may:
- Affect the availability or legality of the Service
- Impact token values or utility
- Require modifications to the Protocol
- Result in legal or compliance obligations
4.4 Technical Risks
- Blockchain network congestion or failures
- Third-party service interruptions
- Frontend interface bugs or errors
- Wallet compatibility issues
5. Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use the Service for any of the following prohibited activities:
5.1 Illegal Activities
- Money laundering or terrorist financing
- Tax evasion or fraud
- Trading of illegal substances or services
- Any activity that violates applicable laws
5.2 Market Manipulation
- Front-running or sandwich attacks
- Wash trading or artificial volume generation
- Price manipulation schemes
- Coordinated market manipulation
5.3 Technical Abuse
- Attempting to exploit smart contract vulnerabilities
- Denial-of-service attacks on the Protocol
- Reverse engineering or decompiling code
- Automated trading that disrupts normal operation
6. Intellectual Property
The Marbleland Protocol interface, documentation, and associated materials are protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the interface for its intended purposes.
The underlying smart contracts are deployed on public blockchains and may be governed by different licensing terms. Open-source components retain their respective licenses.
7. Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Please note that blockchain transactions are publicly visible and cannot be deleted or modified.
8. Fees and Payments
8.1 Protocol Fees
The Protocol may charge fees for various services, including:
- Trading fees on token swaps
- Performance fees on trading strategies
- Withdrawal fees for certain operations
- Governance proposal submission fees
8.2 Network Fees
You are responsible for all blockchain network fees ("gas fees") required to execute transactions. These fees are paid directly to network validators and are not controlled by the Protocol.
8.3 Fee Changes
Protocol fees may be adjusted through governance mechanisms. Network fees are determined by blockchain networks and may fluctuate significantly.
9. Termination
You may stop using the Service at any time. We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service at our discretion, including if we believe you have violated these Terms.
Due to the decentralized nature of the Protocol, termination of interface access does not prevent direct interaction with smart contracts.
10. Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
- We are not liable for smart contract bugs, blockchain failures, or third-party services
- You assume all risks associated with using DeFi protocols
11. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration.
12. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.
Significant changes will be announced through our communication channels, including our website and social media.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at:
- Email: legal@marbleland.io
- Website: marbleland.io
- Discord: Official Discord