1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to Stakr. These Terms of Use ("Terms") set forth the legally binding terms and conditions governing your access to and interaction with the Stakr interface, non-custodial staking vaults, web platforms, and smart contract architecture (collectively, the "Platform").
By connecting a Web3 wallet, depositing assets into a Stakr vault, or navigating the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease accessing the Platform.
2. User Eligibility & Compliance
By accessing or interacting with Stakr, you represent and warrant that:
- You are at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your country of residence.
- You possess full legal authority to enter into binding agreements on behalf of yourself or your entity.
- You are not a citizen, resident, or organized entity located in any restricted territory subject to sanctions administered by OFAC, the UN, or international authorities.
- Your usage of the Platform complies with all local regulations regarding digital asset staking and DeFi interactions.
3. Non-Custodial Web3 Wallet Security
Stakr is a completely non-custodial decentralized interface. You interact directly with public blockchain smart contracts using third-party non-custodial wallets (e.g., WalletConnect, MetaMask, or browser extensions).
- Self-Custody: Stakr never holds, controls, or takes possession of your private keys or underlying crypto assets.
- Key Management: You are solely responsible for protecting your seed phrases, private keys, and wallet authorization credentials.
- Irreversibility: Stakr cannot recover, reverse, or reset lost keys, stolen wallets, or erroneous blockchain transactions.
4. Staking Vault Architecture & Locks
Stakr provides access to automated smart vaults designed to optimize liquidity growth. Staking operations may be subject to protocol rules including fixed lockup durations (e.g., 30 days) and automated penalty mechanisms for premature unstaking.
Withdrawals before designated lockup expiration periods may result in automated forfeitment of earned yield and a percentage-based penalty on your principal balance, as determined by smart contract code.
5. Protocol Risk Disclosure
By using Stakr, you explicitly acknowledge and accept the following inherent risks:
- Smart Contract Vulnerabilities: While Stakr vaults undergo rigorous security checks, smart contract software carries risk of unanticipated bugs, exploits, or network disruptions.
- Asset Volatility: Market values of underlying tokens, staked liquidity, and accrued rewards are subject to rapid market fluctuations.
- Slashing & Network Penalties: Proof-of-Stake protocols may enforce slashing penalties on underlying validator nodes for downtime or protocol breaches.
- Regulatory Changes: Decentralized finance regulations are continuously evolving and may impact protocol accessibility or feature availability in specific jurisdictions.
6. Fees & Yield Dynamics
Displayed Annual Percentage Yields (APY), portfolio metrics, and compounding estimations on the Platform are dynamic calculations based on real-time on-chain parameters. Stakr does not guarantee fixed financial returns.
All network gas fees required to authorize approvals, staking, or unstaking transactions are paid directly to blockchain validators and are independent of Stakr.
7. Prohibited Usage
You agree not to engage in any activity that compromises the operational integrity or security of the Stakr ecosystem, including:
- Utilizing automated bots, scrapers, or scripts to manipulate vault parameters or rewards.
- Using Stakr for illicit financial activities, money laundering, or sanctions evasion.
- Attempting to probe, exploit, or disrupt smart contract logic or server infrastructure.
- Obfuscating your IP address using unauthorized proxies or VPNs to bypass jurisdictional restrictions.
8. Intellectual Property
All branding, interface designs, logos, software visual assets, and proprietary code are the exclusive property of Stakr. Open-source components integrated into the protocol remain subject to their respective open-source software licenses.
9. Disclaimers
THE STAKR PLATFORM IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. STAKR DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES CONCERNING SECURITY, AVAILABILITY, ACCURACY, OR CONTINUOUS UNINTERRUPTED OPERATION.
10. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL STAKR, ITS DEVELOPERS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF FUNDS, ASSETS, PROFITS, OR DATA ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PLATFORM.
11. Contact & Protocol Inquiries
For support, documentation, or legal inquiries regarding the Stakr protocol, please reach out through our official platform communication channels:
Official Portal: stakr.finance
Support Email: legal@stakr.finance