Terms of Service

Last Updated: 29/03/2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the non-custodial validator and staking infrastructure service ("Service") provided by NodeDepot ("Operator", "I", "me", or "my"), acting strictly in a personal capacity.
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

1. Nature of the Service

The Service consists exclusively of non-custodial validator infrastructure.

• Users delegate directly to validator nodes operated by the Operator
• Users retain full ownership and control of their crypto-assets at all times
• The Operator does not custody, access, or control user funds

The Service is purely technical in nature.

2. Delegation Relationship

Users delegate their crypto-assets directly to a validator node operated by the Operator at the protocol level. Such delegation:

• Does NOT transfer ownership or control of assets
• Does NOT create any contractual management relationship
• Is executed entirely within the blockchain protocol

The user remains the sole and exclusive controller of their assets at all times.

3. Self-Directed Participation

All staking or delegation actions are:

• Initiated exclusively by the user
• Executed through the user’s own wallet

The Operator does not initiate, execute, or control any transaction on behalf of users.

4. No Intermediation

The Operator does not act as:

• Intermediary
• Broker
• Agent
• Custodian

Users interact directly with blockchain protocols.

5. Regulatory Status

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law:

• The Service is not a regulated crypto-asset service
• The Operator does not act as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under MiCA
• No financial, investment, or advisory service is provided

Users are solely responsible for their regulatory compliance.

6. No Advice

Nothing provided constitutes:

• Investment advice
• Financial advice
• Legal or tax advice

7. Absolute Risk Assumption

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT:

• Crypto-assets may lose all value
• Staking involves technical and economic risks

Including but not limited to:

• Slashing penalties
• Validator downtime
• Smart contract failures
• Network attacks

YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL RISKS.

8. Rewards Disclaimer

Rewards:

• Are generated solely by the blockchain protocol
• Are not controlled or guaranteed by the Operator

The Operator does not promise or advertise returns.

9. No Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". No warranties of any kind are provided, including:

• Availability
• Accuracy
• Fitness for purpose

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under Spanish and EU law: The Operator shall not be liable for:

• Loss of funds or crypto-assets
• Loss of profits or opportunities
• Indirect or consequential damages

Total liability shall not exceed zero (0). This does not exclude liability that cannot legally be excluded.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Operator from any claims arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your breach of applicable law

12. User Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

• Securing your wallet and private keys
• Understanding staking mechanics
• Compliance with tax and legal obligations

13. Service Availability

The Operator does not guarantee:

• Continuous uptime
• Error-free operation

The Service may be interrupted at any time.

14. Modifications

The Operator may modify or discontinue the Service or these Terms at any time.

15. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Spain. Disputes shall be subject to the courts of Madrid, Spain, unless EU law provides otherwise.

16. Severability

If any provision is invalid, the remaining provisions remain in force.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties.

18. Contact

info@nodedepot.digital

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 29/03/2026

This Privacy Policy explains how NodeDepot ("Operator") processes personal data in accordance with the GDPR in connection with the Service.

1. Data Controller

The Operator acts as the data controller. Contact: info@nodedepot.digital

2. Data Minimization

The Service is designed to minimize or avoid personal data processing.

3. Data Collected

Only limited data may be processed:

• Wallet addresses (public blockchain data)
• Technical logs (IP address, timestamps)
• Contact information voluntarily provided

The Operator does NOT collect:

• Private keys
• Seed phrases

4. Legal Basis

Processing is based on:

• Legitimate interest (security and operation)
• Consent (user contact)
• Legal obligations

5. Purpose

Data is used only to:

• Operate the Service
• Maintain security
• Respond to inquiries

6. Blockchain Disclaimer

Blockchain data is:

• Public
• Immutable
• Outside the Operator’s control

Users acknowledge this may conflict with GDPR rights.

7. Data Retention

Data is retained only as long as necessary or legally required.

8. Data Sharing

No personal data is sold or shared, except:

• When legally required
• To protect rights or prevent fraud

9. International Transfers

If data is processed outside the EEA, safeguards will be applied.

10. Security

Reasonable security measures are applied, but no system is fully secure.

11. Third Parties

The Operator is not responsible for third-party tools or protocols.

12. User Responsibility

Users should avoid sharing unnecessary personal data.

13. GDPR Rights

Users may:

• Access
• Rectify
• Erase
• Restrict processing
• Object

Complaints can be filed with: Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

14. No Profiling

No automated decision-making or profiling is performed.

15. Changes

This Policy may be updated at any time.

16. Contact

info@nodedepot.digital