Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using the Continuity & Evidence Layer (CEL) services provided by Unykorn Technologies ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, do not use our services.

2. Description of Services

CEL provides cryptographic proof of operational continuity for blockchain systems through:

• Guardian Attestation Engine
• Snapshot Anchor Chain
• Resilience Drills
• Covenant Metrics
• Proof Bundle Generation

Services are provided on a subscription basis according to the pricing tier selected (CEL Core, Enterprise, or Regulator-Ready).

3. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and have the authority to enter into these Terms on behalf of your organization. By using our services, you represent and warrant that you meet these eligibility requirements.

4. Account Registration and Security

To use CEL services, you must create an account and provide accurate, complete information. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• All activities that occur under your account
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Ensuring your contact information remains current

5. Subscription and Payment

5.1 Fees

Subscription fees are based on the selected service tier:

• CEL Core: $75,000 annually
• CEL Enterprise: $150,000 annually
• CEL Regulator-Ready: $250,000 annually
• Attestation-as-a-Service: From $15,000/month

5.2 Payment Terms

• Annual subscriptions are billed in advance
• Monthly services (AaaS) are billed at the beginning of each month
• Payments are non-refundable except as required by law
• Late payments may result in service suspension

5.3 Price Changes

We reserve the right to modify pricing with 60 days' written notice. Price changes do not affect existing subscription periods.

6. Service Level Agreement (SLA)

6.1 Uptime Guarantee

We guarantee 99.9% uptime for CEL services, excluding scheduled maintenance. If we fail to meet this guarantee, you may be eligible for service credits.

6.2 Service Credits

• 99.0%-99.9% uptime: 10% monthly fee credit
• 95.0%-99.0% uptime: 25% monthly fee credit
• Below 95.0% uptime: 50% monthly fee credit

7. Data and Privacy

7.1 Data Collection

We collect blockchain state data, attestation signatures, and operational metrics as described in our Privacy Policy.

7.2 Data Ownership

You retain ownership of your blockchain data. We own the attestation infrastructure and cryptographic proofs generated by CEL.

7.3 Data Use

We may use aggregated, anonymized data for research, product improvement, and marketing purposes.

8. Intellectual Property

8.1 Company IP

All CEL software, documentation, trademarks, and patents are owned by Unykorn Technologies. These Terms do not grant you any ownership rights.

8.2 Trademarks

The following are trademarks of Unykorn Technologies:

• CEL™
• Continuity & Evidence Layer™
• Economic Fault Tolerance™
• CEL-Certified™

Unauthorized use of these trademarks is prohibited.

8.3 Patents

CEL technology is protected by six provisional patent applications. All patent rights are reserved by Unykorn Technologies.

9. Acceptable Use

You agree NOT to:

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble CEL software
• Use CEL services to violate any laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with other customers' use of services
• Use services for competitive analysis or benchmarking
• Remove or obscure any proprietary notices

10. Warranty Disclaimer

CEL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. We do not warrant that:

• Services will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Results obtained will be accurate or reliable
• Defects will be corrected
• Services will meet your specific requirements

11. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim
• We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages
• We are not liable for loss of profits, data, use, or goodwill
• We are not liable for third-party claims

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Unykorn Technologies from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising from:

• Your use of CEL services
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights

13. Term and Termination

13.1 Term

These Terms remain in effect while you use our services.

13.2 Termination by You

You may cancel your subscription with 30 days' written notice. No refunds for unused subscription periods.

13.3 Termination by Us

We may suspend or terminate your account if:

• You violate these Terms
• Your account is 30+ days past due
• Your use poses a security risk
• Required by law

13.4 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your access to services ceases immediately
• Outstanding fees become due
• We may delete your data after 90 days
• You must cease using all CEL intellectual property

14. Dispute Resolution

14.1 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

14.2 Arbitration

Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in Wilmington, Delaware, under the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes on an individual basis only. Class actions are not permitted.

15. Changes to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting updated Terms on our website. Continued use of services after changes constitutes acceptance. Material changes will be notified via email 30 days in advance.

16. Miscellaneous

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Unykorn Technologies regarding CEL services.

16.2 Severability

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

16.3 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right does not constitute a waiver of that right.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign these Terms without our written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

17. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact:

Unykorn Technologies
Email: legal@unykorn.org
Website: unykorn.org