Epics DAO Staking Terms

These Epics DAO Staking Terms (the “Terms”) set forth the conditions for using validator operations and staking-related support (the “Service”) provided by Epics DAO (“Epics DAO”) through epics.dev on the Solana network. These Terms apply between Epics DAO and users (the “User”) who delegate tokens to Epics DAO’s validator.

Delegating to Epics DAO’s validator on the Solana network is an active action performed by the User with the User’s own signature. By executing a delegation, the User is deemed to have reviewed and agreed to these Terms at the time of delegation. If the User does not agree to these Terms, the User must not delegate to Epics DAO’s validator.

For inquiries about these Terms, please contact us at [email protected].

These Terms apply only to native staking (delegation) on the Solana blockchain. Epics DAO operates validator nodes on the Solana network and provides technical support for the User to delegate the User’s own stake account to Epics DAO’s validator.

Epics DAO does not custody or manage the User’s tokens, private keys, wallet, or stake account, and the User always retains full control over the User’s assets.

The User’s delegation is an on-chain operation performed under the Solana network protocol. Outcomes such as block rewards, transaction fees, unbonding, activation, deactivation, and withdrawals are determined solely in accordance with the rules and code of the Solana network.

Epics DAO does not guarantee any specific reward amount, yield, result, performance, or continuous earning of rewards.

Epics DAO does not guarantee that it will always be elected and maintained as a validator on the Solana network, nor that it will continue operating as a validator for any particular period. Due to changes in network specifications, staking conditions, technical factors, external factors, or other reasons, Epics DAO may lose its validator status or be temporarily unavailable.

Forks, bugs, specification changes, outages, rollbacks, and other network events may occur on the Solana network. Epics DAO has no obligation to provide prior notice of such events, and its response policies will be determined at Epics DAO’s discretion. Epics DAO is not liable for outcomes, rewards, losses, or lost opportunities arising from forks or other network events.

As consideration for operating the validator, Epics DAO receives the commission (fee) defined on the Solana network. Such fees are automatically deducted by the network mechanism and belong to Epics DAO. The applicable commission rate is publicly available as on-chain information.

When using the Service, the User must not engage in acts that violate laws or public order and morals, fraudulent or improper acts, acts that impair the stability of the network, or any other acts that Epics DAO deems inappropriate. If such conduct is confirmed, Epics DAO may take measures related to the Service as necessary.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Epics DAO shall not be liable for any damages incurred by the User in connection with these Terms or the Service, including direct damages, indirect damages, consequential damages, lost profits, data loss, or loss of opportunity.

In any case where Epics DAO is found liable, the maximum amount of liability shall be limited to the amount of fees received by Epics DAO that are directly related to the User’s delegation.

Epics DAO may amend these Terms as necessary. The amended Terms shall become effective upon being posted on epics.dev. If the User continues delegating, the User is deemed to have agreed to the amended Terms.

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the Netherlands. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, as the court of first instance.