These Terms and Conditions (“Agreement”) govern the use of the validator and staking services operated under Accendio Staking Ltd. (“Validator Operator”). By delegating or interacting with any validator node managed by Accendio Staking, the individual or entity (“User”) acknowledges and agrees to the following terms. This Agreement is effective from the moment a User delegates assets, signals support to a validator, or otherwise interacts with the service.

Accendio Staking provides non-custodial, decentralized infrastructure. Users retain full control of their digital assets at all times. Delegating to a validator node does not create any contractual relationship, partnership, or fiduciary duty between the User and the Validator Operator.

1. Definitions

1.1 “Validator Services” refers to the operation of blockchain validator nodes, including staking, restaking, and infrastructure maintenance, without any custody or direct handling of User assets.

1.2 “Delegation” means assigning voting power or stake to a validator node within a supported blockchain protocol, without transferring ownership of the underlying assets.

1.3 “User” means any individual or entity that delegates assets or otherwise interacts with a validator node operated by Accendio Staking Ltd.

1.4 “Decentralized Network” refers to any blockchain protocol where staking or delegation occurs without central authority or administrative control by the Validator Operator.

2. Nature of the Service

2.1 Non-Custodial Infrastructure. Accendio Staking does not take possession of User funds. Users remain in full control of their private keys and digital assets at all times.

2.2 No Administrative Control. Due to the decentralized nature of blockchain protocols, Accendio Staking cannot alter, block, or restrict transactions performed by delegators or network participants. The Validator Operator has no authority over the use of the delegated assets.

2.3 No Guarantee of Performance. While Accendio Staking aims to provide reliable uptime and professional infrastructure, rewards, yields, or network performance are not guaranteed. Users understand that blockchain networks are inherently volatile and may be subject to slashing, penalties, or protocol changes outside the Validator Operator’s control.

3. Limitation of Liability

Users acknowledge that delegating to a validator node is at their own risk. Accendio Staking is not responsible for any financial losses, missed rewards, network penalties, or damages arising from protocol-level issues, slashing events, or actions of other participants in the decentralized network.

No advice, guidance, or information provided by Accendio Staking constitutes financial or investment advice. Users must perform their own due diligence before delegating assets.

4. Decentralization Acknowledgment

By delegating to any validator operated by Accendio Staking, Users explicitly acknowledge that: (a) there is no direct contractual relationship between delegators and the Validator Operator; (b) the Validator Operator has no control over what Users or other network participants do with their assets; (c) the decentralized nature of blockchain networks inherently limits administrative intervention or restriction.

5. Changes to Terms

Accendio Staking may update these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect evolving blockchain protocols or legal requirements. Continued use of validator services after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

6. Governing Law

These Terms are provided for informational purposes and may be interpreted under applicable international commercial principles. Users remain responsible for complying with any local regulations regarding staking or digital asset usage.