#Terms of Service
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
#1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Exolane protocol, website, or any related services (collectively, the "Services"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use the Services.
#2. Eligibility
You represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
- You are not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any restricted territory
- You have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms
- Your use of the Services complies with all applicable laws and regulations
#3. Nature of the Protocol
#3.1 Non-Custodial Design
Exolane is a decentralized, non-custodial protocol. The protocol:
- Does not take custody of your funds
- Does not hold your private keys
- Operates through audited smart contracts deployed on Arbitrum One
- Uses upgradeable proxy contracts; implementations may be changed through governance
#3.2 No Financial Advice
The Services do not constitute financial, investment, trading, tax, or legal advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making financial decisions.
#3.3 No Guarantees
We make no guarantees regarding:
- The performance of the protocol
- The accuracy of displayed information
- The availability of the Services
- Protection from losses
#4. Risks
#4.1 Acknowledgment of Risks
By using the Services, you acknowledge that:
- Trading leveraged products involves substantial risk of loss
- Smart contracts may contain bugs or vulnerabilities
- Oracle failures may affect protocol operation
- Market conditions may result in losses exceeding expectations
- Liquidation may occur without warning
- You may lose some or all of your deposited funds
#4.2 Your Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- Your trading decisions
- Securing your wallet and private keys
- Understanding the risks involved
- Compliance with applicable laws
#5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Use the Services for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to manipulate markets or prices
- Exploit bugs or vulnerabilities for profit
- Interfere with the operation of the protocol
- Use the Services if you are in a restricted jurisdiction
- Circumvent any access restrictions
#6. Intellectual Property
#6.1 Protocol
The smart contracts are open source and governed by their respective licenses.
#6.2 Interface and Content
The website, documentation, and other materials may be subject to copyright and other intellectual property protections.
#7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- MERCHANTABILITY
- FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
- NON-INFRINGEMENT
- SECURITY
- ACCURACY
#8. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL EXOLANE, ITS AFFILIATES, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR:
- Any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of profits, data, or goodwill
- Cost of substitute services
- Any damages arising from your use of the Services
THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.
#9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Exolane, its affiliates, contributors, and service providers from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the Services
- Your violation of these Terms
- Your violation of any rights of third parties
- Your violation of applicable laws
#10. Dispute Resolution
#10.1 Informal Resolution
Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to attempt informal resolution by contacting us.
#10.2 Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the applicable jurisdiction, without regard to conflict of law principles.
#11. Modifications
We may modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of modified Terms.
#12. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
#13. Entire Agreement
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Risk Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and Exolane regarding the Services.
#14. Contact
For questions about these Terms, contact us through official channels listed at Official Links.
#15. Acknowledgment
BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.