Terms of Service

By accessing or using our Website, submitting an enquiry through our contact form, or entering into any service agreement with Tantrija, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

If you are acting on behalf of a company or organisation, you represent that you have authority to bind that entity to these terms. References to "you" or "client" include both you personally and any entity you represent.

If you do not agree to these terms, you must not use the Website or engage our services.

Tantrija provides blockchain infrastructure development, consulting, and related technical services, including but not limited to:

• —Custom blockchain architecture consulting
• —Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocol development
• —Smart contract development and auditing
• —DeFi protocol design and development
• —Enterprise blockchain (Hyperledger Fabric, R3 Corda, Quorum) development
• —Web3 application development
• —NFT and digital asset infrastructure
• —Token launch infrastructure and tokenomics design
• —Community management and Web3 growth services

The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for any engagement are agreed upon separately in a written Statement of Work or service agreement between Tantrija and the client. These Terms form the baseline legal framework for all such engagements.

Tantrija does not provide legal, financial, investment, or regulatory advice. Any information on our website or provided during consultations is for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice in those domains.

All client engagements begin with a scoping discussion. An engagement is formalised only upon execution of a written agreement (Statement of Work, Master Services Agreement, or equivalent) and receipt of any applicable deposit.

Clients are responsible for:

• —Providing accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for project delivery
• —Obtaining any necessary legal, regulatory, and business approvals for the project
• —Ensuring that any third-party materials, code, or data provided to Tantrija do not infringe third-party rights
• —Reviewing and approving deliverables within agreed timelines — delays caused by client review cycles may affect project timelines and costs

Tantrija reserves the right to decline any engagement at its sole discretion, including engagements that we believe involve illegal activities, securities law violations, fraud, or other harm.

Payment terms for each engagement are specified in the applicable Statement of Work. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• —A deposit (typically 40–50% of the total project fee) is required before work commences
• —Milestone payments are due upon delivery of each agreed milestone
• —Final payment is due upon project completion and delivery of final deliverables
• —Invoices are payable within 14 days of issuance unless otherwise agreed

Late payments may attract interest at the rate of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is lower. Tantrija reserves the right to suspend work on any project where payment is overdue by more than 14 days.

All fees are quoted exclusive of applicable taxes (GST in India or equivalent taxes in other jurisdictions). Clients are responsible for any withholding taxes or local taxes applicable in their jurisdiction.

Client Deliverables

Upon receipt of full payment for an engagement, Tantrija assigns to the client all right, title, and interest in the custom code, smart contracts, and deliverables specifically created for that client as part of the engagement, to the extent that such materials do not incorporate Tantrija's pre-existing proprietary tools or third-party open source code.

Tantrija's Pre-Existing Materials

Tantrija retains all intellectual property rights in pre-existing tools, frameworks, libraries, and know-how developed prior to or independently of the client engagement. Clients receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use such materials solely as incorporated into their deliverables.

Open Source Components

Some deliverables may incorporate third-party open source software. Such components remain subject to their respective open source licences, which are disclosed to clients upon request. Clients are responsible for complying with the terms of any open source licences applicable to their deployment.

Website Content

All content on blockchain.tantrija.com — including text, graphics, code samples, case studies, and blog posts — is owned by or licensed to Tantrija and protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our website content without prior written permission.

Both parties agree to keep confidential any non-public information received from the other party during the course of an engagement, including technical specifications, business strategies, financial information, and client data ("Confidential Information").

Confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:

• —Is or becomes publicly known through no breach by the receiving party
• —Was independently known by the receiving party before disclosure
• —Is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the disclosing party's information
• —Is required to be disclosed by law or court order (with prompt prior notice where legally permissible)

These obligations survive termination of any engagement for a period of three (3) years.

Tantrija may reference clients as customers for marketing purposes (website, case studies, proposals) unless the client requests otherwise in writing before or during the engagement.

What We Warrant

• —Services will be performed with reasonable skill and care
• —Deliverables will materially conform to the agreed specifications at the time of delivery
• —We have the right to provide the services and assign IP as described in Section 5

Disclaimers

Blockchain technology involves inherent risks. Tantrija does not warrant that:

• —Blockchain networks, smart contracts, or protocols will operate without interruption, bugs, or security vulnerabilities — all software has risks
• —Any token, protocol, or digital asset will have or maintain any particular market value
• —Our services will ensure regulatory compliance in any particular jurisdiction — clients are responsible for obtaining their own legal and regulatory advice
• —Third-party blockchain networks, protocols, or infrastructure (Ethereum, Solana, Hyperledger, etc.) will continue to operate as expected

The Website and any general information on it is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We make no representations about the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of website content for any purpose.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Tantrija's total liability to you for any claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms or any engagement shall not exceed the fees paid by you to Tantrija in the three (3) months preceding the claim.

Tantrija shall not be liable for any:

• —Indirect, incidental, special, or consequential losses
• —Loss of profits, revenue, business, data, or goodwill
• —Losses arising from blockchain network failures, smart contract exploits, hacking, or market conditions beyond our control
• —Losses arising from the client's failure to obtain appropriate legal, financial, or regulatory advice
• —Losses arising from third-party software, protocols, or infrastructure failures

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud, death, or personal injury caused by negligence, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Blockchain risk notice: Smart contract deployments are often irreversible. Losses from smart contract vulnerabilities, exploits, or incorrect deployment can be permanent. Clients are solely responsible for conducting independent security audits before deploying any code to production blockchain networks, regardless of any review Tantrija has performed.

You may use blockchain.tantrija.com for lawful purposes only. You must not:

• —Attempt to gain unauthorised access to any part of the Website or its servers
• —Use the Website to transmit any malicious code, spam, or harmful content
• —Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the Website without prior written consent
• —Use our content to train AI models, LLMs, or similar systems without prior written consent
• —Impersonate Tantrija or any of its personnel
• —Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the Website's operation

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the Website for any user who violates these conditions.

Our Website contains links to third-party websites and references to third-party blockchain protocols, tools, and market examples. These are provided for informational purposes only. Tantrija does not endorse, control, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party website or service.

Case study references to companies such as Uniswap, Aave, IBM Food Trust, and others are market examples provided for illustration — they are not endorsements of those products or representations of our client relationships unless explicitly stated.

Either party may terminate an active engagement by providing written notice as specified in the applicable Statement of Work or service agreement.

Upon termination:

• —Client shall pay for all work completed up to the termination date
• —Tantrija will deliver all completed work and work-in-progress to the client
• —Confidentiality obligations (Section 6) survive termination
• —IP rights transfer only for portions of work for which full payment has been received

Tantrija may terminate an engagement with immediate effect if the client engages in illegal activities, fails to pay overdue invoices after written notice, or breaches material terms of the agreement.

These Terms of Service and any engagement between Tantrija and a client shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Clients who are residents of the European Union or United Kingdom retain the benefit of any mandatory consumer or statutory rights that cannot be overridden by a choice of law clause under applicable EU/UK law.

In the event of any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or any engagement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation within 30 days of written notice of the dispute.

If negotiation fails, disputes shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 of India. The seat of arbitration shall be Pune, India. The language of arbitration shall be English. The number of arbitrators shall be one, appointed by mutual agreement.

Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or interim relief from a court of competent jurisdiction.

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website or engagement of our services after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

For active client engagements, material changes to the terms governing that engagement will be communicated directly and will require written agreement from both parties.

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