Terms and Conditions of Use

About Axion Lab

Axion Lab is an experimental open-source project focused on the study, development, and validation of post-quantum cryptographic technologies applied to decentralized networks. We were born from a community of enthusiasts, developers, and researchers who believe the digital security of the future must be built today. Our platform implements the Dilithium-5 standard, based on the FIPS 204 specification from the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), as the cryptographic foundation for digital transaction signatures. This approach structurally differentiates us from the vast majority of existing networks. The node validation system was designed to be accessible to any participant with low computational requirements, giving the community back the possibility of actively participating in a network. This platform is in an active phase of homologation and public testing. By creating your wallet, you become part of the community validating, testing, and contributing to the evolution of this ecosystem.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating a wallet on Axion Lab, you declare that you have read, understood, and fully agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree with any provision herein, you must not create a wallet or use any platform service. This agreement becomes effective immediately upon wallet creation and remains valid while you use the platform. Full reading of this document, confirmed by scrolling to the end and clicking Continue, constitutes formal and binding acceptance.

2. Experimental Nature of the Platform

Axion Lab is, in essence, experimental software in a public validation phase. This means: features may be incomplete, under testing, or subject to change without prior notice; operational stability is not guaranteed at this stage; the Vault Keeper component, responsible for custody and movement of assets across external networks, operates non-continuously and is activated only for supervised test events; and continuous unrestricted operation is conditioned upon completion of independent security audits and applicable regulatory authorizations. By using the platform, you acknowledge and fully accept these risks inherent to experimental software.

3. Wallet Responsibility

You are solely and exclusively responsible for the custody and confidentiality of all your access credentials, including wallet password, keystore file, backup codes, and two-factor authentication credentials (TOTP). The keystore file (JSON) is the sole and exclusive property of the wallet holder. Whoever possesses the file, together with the TOTP code and backup codes, controls the wallet. While the file remains outside the network, your wallet represents an offline network shard under your custody. When you return this shard to the platform and validate TOTP, the shard is reassembled into the active network state and the chain authorizes movements for that wallet. Axion Lab does not store copies, does not maintain backups, and cannot recover access under any circumstances. The wallet file is yours alone. Guard it like you would a physical safe deposit key. Axion Lab does not store, retain, or have access to your private keys or credentials at any time. Under no circumstances can Axion Lab recover your wallet, reset credentials, or restore access to funds in case of loss, forgetfulness, or compromise of this information. We strongly recommend maintaining multiple secure backups of your access data in physically separate locations.

4. Supported Assets

4.1 Native Cryptocurrencies: Axion Lab operates exclusively with native cryptocurrencies from their respective networks: Solana (SOL), Ethereum (ETH), BNB Chain (BNB), Polygon (MATIC), and Monad (MONAD). Derivative tokens, unverified smart contracts, synthetic tokens, or wrapped assets are not supported and must not be sent to the platform. The user is fully responsible for verifying that any transferred asset exactly matches the supported network and token before making a deposit. Transfers made with unsupported assets or incompatible networks will be deemed lost and cannot be recovered. 4.2 Fiat Currency References (USD): Axion Lab does not circulate, custody, or process fiat currency. Any references to USD values shown on the platform are strictly informational and used only as a pricing parameter based on estimated conversions provided by external market oracles. No fiat deposit, withdrawal, or transaction is performed.

5. AXN Utility Token

AXN is the internal native token of the Axion Lab ecosystem. Its function is strictly operational and technical, including: coverage of operational transaction costs (network fees) within the platform; participation in collective ecosystem liquidity allocation; and access to specific platform features and community governance mechanisms, when available. AXN does not represent equity ownership, rights to future profits, dividends, or any characteristic of a security. Its value is determined exclusively by supply and demand dynamics within the ecosystem. There is no promise, guarantee, or expectation of financial return associated with AXN.

6. Staking and Node Validation

Axion Lab was designed to make participation in network validation accessible to anyone, regardless of available computing power. Unlike traditional mining models, which require expensive specialized hardware, Axion's validation model operates with very low computational requirements. This means enthusiasts, developers, and community members can run validator nodes on common equipment, contributing to network security and decentralization and participating in ecosystem reward distribution. The staking model and reward parameters are under community validation and may be adjusted according to technical evolution and ongoing test results.

7. Vault Keeper Portal — Custody and Traceability

Vault Keeper is the technical gateway for inbound and outbound movements. It does not store user private keys. It only orchestrates the movement of funds between external networks and the Axion blockchain using ephemeral, purpose-limited wallets. The system operates with four hierarchical wallet layers: cold wallets (long-term strategic reserve with offline keys), hot wallets (immediate operational liquidity), deposit wallets (unique address per user deposit), and exit wallets (origin of external withdrawal transactions). External wallets are automatically rotated to reinforce privacy and operational security. Private keys are split into individually encrypted parts, reassembled only temporarily in volatile memory during transaction signing and discarded immediately after execution. Vault Keeper does not operate continuously during this homologation phase. Unrestricted operation depends on completion of independent security audits and applicable legal and regulatory authorizations. All movements are recorded on the Axion blockchain and remain public and auditable.

8. Cryptographic and Security Model

Axion Lab adopts a multi-layer security architecture, with emphasis on: post-quantum cryptography based on the Dilithium-5 algorithm, according to the FIPS 204 standard published by NIST (Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard); cryptographic protection of sensitive material with immediate disposal of temporary artifacts after execution; and mandatory multi-factor authentication based on TOTP (Google Authenticator compatible) for authorizing sensitive operations. 8.1 Dilithium-5 Post-Quantum Digital Signatures: Axion Lab implements the Dilithium-5 algorithm, standardized by NIST under FIPS 204 (Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard). Unlike classical signature schemes (RSA, ECDSA, Ed25519) that are vulnerable to large-scale quantum computers, Dilithium-5 is designed to resist attacks from both classical and quantum adversaries. Each transaction is signed with a Dilithium-5 key pair generated locally on the user's device. The private key never leaves the encrypted keystore file. The corresponding public key is recorded on the blockchain and is used by validators to verify the authenticity of each signed operation. The user acknowledges that security is a continuous process subject to technical evolution, periodic testing, audits, and implementation adjustments. The use of post-quantum standards does not constitute an absolute guarantee of inviolability, but represents the current state of the art in cryptographic protection.

9. Privacy and Personal Data

Axion Lab collects only data strictly necessary for platform operation: wallet address, associated multichain addresses, transaction hashes, and public balances. We do not collect names, identification documents, residential addresses, or banking information. For authentication, we exclusively use the user's keystore file, password, and TOTP code. No personal data is shared with third parties except when required by court order or applicable law.

10. Use of Services

You agree to use the Axion Lab platform strictly for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. The following are strictly prohibited and may result in permanent suspension and legal action: attempts to interrupt, damage, or compromise the network, infrastructure, or services; attacks of any kind, including but not limited to hacking, spam, denial of service (DoS/DDoS), and reverse engineering; and any unauthorized access to systems, wallets, or other users' data.

11. No Financial Advice

Axion Lab does not provide financial, investment, tax, legal, or any other form of professional advice. All information, data, charts, estimates, and projections presented on the platform are strictly informational and educational. Nothing on this platform constitutes a recommendation, offer, or solicitation to buy, sell, or hold any asset. You are solely responsible for your financial decisions. Always consult a qualified and licensed professional before making any investment decision.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Axion Lab, its founders, developers, validators, service providers, and contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from use of or inability to use the platform. This includes, without limitation, loss of funds, loss of data, loss of access, service interruption, system failures, or any other economic loss, even if Axion Lab has been previously advised of the possibility of such damages. This limitation is especially relevant given the platform's experimental nature.

13. Modifications to the Terms

Axion Lab reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Material changes will be communicated at least 7 (seven) days in advance through official platform channels: website announcements, in-app notifications, Telegram, and community Discord. Continued use of the platform after any modification takes effect constitutes full acceptance of the revised terms. If you do not agree with any modification, you must stop using the platform and withdraw any funds or assets held in your wallet before the effective date of the changes.

14. Contact and Official Channels

For questions, suggestions, vulnerability reports, or any communication regarding these Terms and Conditions, contact the Axion Lab community through the official channels listed on the platform website (Telegram, Discord, or email). We will respond as soon as possible. Security vulnerability reports are especially welcome and directly contribute to strengthening the ecosystem.

15. Effective Date

These Terms and Conditions become effective immediately upon your acceptance, which occurs when you create a wallet or begin using the Axion Lab platform. It is your responsibility to review this document periodically for updates. Current version: 1.0 — Community Homologation Phase.