Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using the Whive Protocol website (whive.io) and any related pages, tools, or services ("the Website"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use ("Terms") and our Privacy Policy.

If you are using this Website on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. No Investment Advice

All information provided on this Website is for general informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this Website constitutes:

• A recommendation to buy, sell, hold, or mine any digital asset
• An offer or solicitation to purchase securities or investments
• Financial planning or investment advice
• Tax advice or guidance
• Legal advice or counsel

You should consult with qualified professionals (financial advisors, attorneys, accountants) before making any decisions related to digital assets, mining, or investments.

3. Risk Acknowledgment

By using this Website or participating in the Whive network, you acknowledge and accept the following risks:

3.1 Digital Asset Risks

• Digital assets including $WHIVE are highly volatile and may lose all value
• Past performance is not indicative of future results
• You may lose some or all of your investment
• Digital asset markets may be illiquid
• Regulatory changes may affect digital asset legality and value

3.2 Mining Risks

• Mining may not be profitable; electricity costs may exceed any rewards
• No mining rewards are guaranteed
• Network difficulty changes may reduce or eliminate mining output
• Hardware may experience wear, damage, or failure
• Mining software is experimental and may contain bugs

3.3 Technical Risks

• Software bugs, errors, or security vulnerabilities may occur
• Network attacks or failures may disrupt operations
• Lost private keys cannot be recovered
• Transactions are irreversible

4. Software Disclaimer

All software related to the Whive Protocol, including wallet software, mining software, and node software, is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Implied warranties of merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Security or error-free operation
• Accuracy or completeness

The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software is with you. Should the software prove defective, you assume the cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction.

5. Third-Party Services

This Website may contain links to or integrate with third-party websites, services, and tools, including but not limited to:

• Digital asset exchanges (e.g., DEX-Trade)
• Block explorers
• Mining tools and software
• Wallet providers
• Price data APIs

We do not own, control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party services. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their respective terms and conditions.

5.1 Agentic Mining Tools

Third-party AI-powered mining optimization tools ("Agentic Mining" tools) referenced on this Website are independently developed by community members and third-party developers. The Whive Protocol:

• Does NOT own, operate, or control these tools
• Does NOT endorse or guarantee their performance
• Does NOT assume liability for their use
• Does NOT promise any specific mining outcomes from their use

6. Limitation of Liability

This includes, without limitation:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Website or Protocol
• Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions
• Statements or conduct of any third party
• Any other matter relating to this Website or the Whive Protocol

MAXIMUM LIABILITY: In jurisdictions that do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. In no event shall our total liability exceed $0 USD.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Whive Protocol contributors, developers, and any associated parties from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including attorney's fees) arising from:

• Your use of this Website or the Whive Protocol
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
• Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website

8. Geographic Restrictions

Access to this Website may be restricted in certain jurisdictions due to:

• U.S. OFAC sanctions compliance
• Local regulatory requirements
• Business policy decisions

You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction. If you access this Website from a restricted jurisdiction, you do so at your own risk.

9. Intellectual Property

The Whive Protocol software is open-source and licensed under the MIT License. You may view, use, modify, and distribute the software in accordance with the license terms.

The Whive name, logo, and branding elements are used to identify the protocol and should not be used in ways that imply official endorsement.

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in your jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.

As the Whive Protocol is a decentralized network with no central authority, there is no single jurisdiction that governs the protocol itself.

11. Dispute Resolution

11.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating any formal dispute resolution, you agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting the community through official channels (GitHub, Discord, Telegram).

11.2 No Class Actions

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Legal Disclaimers, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Website operators regarding your use of the Website.

14. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.

15. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact the Whive community through:

• GitHub: github.com/whiveio/whive
• Discord: discord.gg/whive
• Telegram: t.me/whiveio