Operator Guide - Terms of Service

By hosting an instance and/or using Kusama Shield you agree to the following Terms of Service:

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Kusama Shield, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and all applicable laws and regulations.

2. Service Description

Kusama Shield provides a privacy-focused Zero Knowledge token shielding User Interface that allows users to shield and unshield tokens on supported decentralized networks.

3. User Responsibilities

  • You are responsible for maintaining the security of your wallet and secret keys
  • You must ensure you have sufficient funds for transactions
  • Developers and Operators of this website are not liable for any type of Regulatory actions or legal consequences arising from the use of the Platform
  • You are responsible for verifying transaction details before confirming

4. Risk Disclosure

  • Kusama Shield comes with no warranty
  • Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible
  • Kusama Shield is early stage open source software and may contain bugs
  • You acknowledge the risks associated with blockchain technology
  • The service is provided "as is" without warranties

5. Privacy

  • We do not store your private keys or transaction secrets
  • This platform does not guarantee anonymity
  • All transactions are processed by decentralized blockchain networks without any middlemen
  • We do not process transactions or hold any private keys
  • The Pool utilizes zero-knowledge proofs to verify transactions and asset holdings without revealing underlying data
  • As a host of this website, I do not select the material transmitted through this website that I run, and I have no practical means of either identifying the source of such material or preventing its transmission
  • No userdata is ever stored at the host of the Kusama Shield UI

6. Prohibited Use

Users must not:

  • Use the Platform for illegal activities (e.g., money laundering, terrorism financing)
  • Exploit vulnerabilities, disrupt hosting or engage in attacks against the Platform
  • Misrepresent affiliation with the Platform's developers or operators
  • Violate applicable laws in their jurisdiction

7. Limitation of Liability

We are not liable for any losses, including but not limited to:

  • Lost or stolen secret keys
  • Network issues or blockchain congestion
  • Incorrect transaction parameters

Developers and maintainers are not financial advisors or custodians of user funds.

Acceptance of Terms

By using the Platform, you confirm that you:

  • Understand the risks of decentralized networks and privacy tools
  • Assume full responsibility for your interactions with the Platform
  • Release all maintainers, operators, and developers from liability

Disclaimer: This document is not legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for compliance matters.