Terms of Service

By accessing or using the Vauban Protocol ("Protocol", "we", "us", or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not access or use the Protocol.

The Protocol is a decentralized staking platform deployed on the Starknet blockchain. We provide a user interface to interact with smart contracts that enable staking of digital assets.

Staking digital assets involves significant risks. You should carefully consider whether staking is appropriate for you in light of your financial condition.

Key risks include but are not limited to:

• Smart Contract Risk: Despite security audits, smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities that could result in loss of funds.
• Slashing Risk: Validator misbehavior may result in slashing penalties that affect your staked assets.
• Market Risk: The value of staked assets may fluctuate significantly.
• Liquidity Risk: Unstaking may be subject to waiting periods during which you cannot access your assets.
• Regulatory Risk: Changes in regulations may affect the availability or legality of staking services.

The Protocol is non-custodial. This means:

• You retain full control and ownership of your digital assets at all times.
• We never have access to your private keys or the ability to move your funds.
• You are solely responsible for the security of your wallet and private keys.
• We cannot recover lost or stolen assets.

When you request to unstake your assets, there is an unbonding period of approximately 7 days (as determined by the Starknet protocol) during which your assets remain locked. During this period:

• You will not earn staking rewards.
• You cannot transfer or use the assets being unstaked.
• The process cannot be cancelled once initiated.

The Protocol charges the following fees:

• Claim Fee: 5% of rewards when claiming.
• Restake Fee: 0% when auto-compounding rewards.
• Network Fees: Standard Starknet transaction fees apply.

Fees may be modified with reasonable notice. Changes will be announced through official channels.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL VAUBAN PROTOCOL, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• Your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Protocol;
• Any conduct or content of any third party on the Protocol;
• Any content obtained from the Protocol;
• Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content;
• Smart contract bugs or vulnerabilities;
• Validator slashing events.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Protocol shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through the Protocol interface or via official communication channels. Your continued use of the Protocol after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through our official channels:

• Discord: discord.gg/vauban
• Twitter: @vauban_tech