These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your participation in the sale of Helix Aegis Nodes ("Nodes") launched by the Helix Foundation, a non-profit entity overseeing the Helix ecosystem (referred to herein as “Helix” or “the Foundation”), and facilitated through the LFG Node Sale Platform (“Platform”). By purchasing, accessing, or interacting with any Node offering, you agree to be bound by these Terms. All activities related to the Nodes and Platform are administered at the direction of the Foundation.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "Node" refers to a Helix Aegis Node license that allows the participant to contribute compute/storage power and earn rewards based on uptime and protocol-defined logic.
1.2 "Participant" means an individual or entity who purchases or operates a Node.
1.3 "Smart Contract" means the on-chain contract governing the sale, payment distribution, and eligibility mechanics.
1.4 "Platform" refers to the LFG Node Sale Platform through which the Nodes are purchased.
1.5 "Helix" refers to the decentralized infrastructure project initiating the node sale.
2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1 You must be at least 18 years of age and legally competent in your jurisdiction to participate.
2.2 Participation is void where prohibited by law.
2.3 You affirm that you are not located in a sanctioned jurisdiction or on any restricted persons list.
3. PURCHASE TERMS
3.1 Node purchases are final and non-refundable.
3.2 Payment may be made via cryptocurrency or other accepted methods as specified on the Platform.
3.3 Upon successful payment, a Node license NFT or identifier will be issued via the Smart Contract.
3.4 The Participant understands and agrees that ownership of a Node does not imply ownership of any physical asset or legal claim over infrastructure.
4. NODE FUNCTIONALITY AND OPERATION
4.1 Operating a Node requires technical setup, power, internet access, and compliance with the uptime requirements as outlined in the relevant documentation.
4.2 Rewards are calculated based on protocol-defined uptime validation.
4.3 Neither Helix nor LFG is liable for hardware failure, power outages, or connectivity issues that impact rewards.
4.4 Neither Helix nor LFG is liable for any real, perceived, or potential losses related to operation of a Node.
5. REWARDS AND PAYOUTS
5.1 Rewards are allocated via Smart Contract logic based on the performance of the Node.
5.2 Payouts are made in the designated reward token or digital asset.
5.3 Rewards are not guaranteed. At the direction of the Foundation, Helix reserves the right to adjust distribution parameters at any time.
5.4 Taxes or regulatory reporting obligations related to rewards are solely your responsibility.
6. RISKS
6.1 Participation in Node operations includes risks including, but not limited to, token volatility, regulatory shifts, smart contract vulnerabilities, and hardware or software failure.
6.2 You accept full responsibility for such risks.
6.3 You acknowledge that Node operation may result in zero or negative ROI.
7. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
7.1 Helix, LFG, and their affiliates shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses, including loss of revenue, data, or reputation.
7.2 The Node sale is provided "as-is" without any warranties of any kind.
7.3 Total liability is limited to the amount paid by the Participant directly to LFG and Helix for the Node.
8. REFERRALS AND COMMISSIONS
8.1 If referral programs are offered, commissions shall be paid in accordance with the referral logic in the Smart Contract.
8.2 All referral wallets must be non-custodial. Referral attribution is final once registered on-chain.
9. TERMINATION
9.1 Helix reserves the right to terminate access to rewards or revoke Node eligibility in the event of fraud, abuse, or breach of these Terms.
9.2 Terminated users may lose reward eligibility with no compensation.
10. MODIFICATIONS
10.1 These Terms may be amended by publishing an updated version on the Platform.
10.2 Continued participation constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. GOVERNING LAW
11.1 These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Panama.
11.2 Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms, including their existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be settled through final and binding arbitration in accordance with Panamanian legal procedures. The seat of arbitration shall be Panama City, Panama. The language of arbitration shall be English.
12. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES AND COMPLIANCE
12.1 You agree not to use the Platform or participate in the Node sale for any illegal or unauthorized purpose, including but not limited to violations of applicable anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), anti-corruption, or economic sanctions laws and regulations.
12.2 Participants must not engage in, facilitate, or attempt to conceal proceeds from any unlawful activity, including money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, or other criminal conduct.
12.3 Helix and LFG reserve the right to monitor transactions and take appropriate actions, including suspending or terminating access to the Platform or rewards, if there is suspicion of illicit or non-compliant activity.
12.4 By participating, you affirm that your funds do not originate from, and you are not acting on behalf of, any person or entity subject to any sanctions or involved in any unlawful activity.
