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Legal Disclaimer

This disclaimer applies to all users of the Casper documentation and any releated use of the Casper network, including but not limited to Developers, Operators, Users, and researchers ("you"). It governs your use of any and all information, tools, code samples, APIs, SDKs, specifications, and other materials provided by or on behalf of the Casper Association or its contributors ("we", "us", or "our") in this documentation.

By accessing, browsing, or using this documentation in any way, you agree to be legally bound by the terms of this disclaimer in full. If you do not agree, you must not use this documentation.

The information shared in this documentation is not all-encompassing or comprehensive and does not in any way intend to create or put into implicit effect any elements of a contractual relationship.

No Warranties

All content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind—express, implied, statutory, or otherwise—including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, or accuracy. No reliance should be placed on any information, code, or representations contained herein for making decisions or taking actions of any kind.

We do not warrant that:

  • The documentation is complete, correct, current, or free from errors;
  • Any code examples, APIs, or SDKs are secure or suitable for use;
  • The functionality of the Casper network or related software will meet your requirements;
  • Your use of the documentation will not result in unintended consequences, including security breaches, financial losses, or application failures.

The content in this documentation speak only as of the date of this documentation and we may modify or update this documentation at our discretion but are not obligated to do so.

Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Ensuring the correctness, security, and suitability of any code or architecture based on the documentation;
  • Testing your smart contracts, dApps, integrations, and tooling thoroughly before deploying or using them in a live environment;
  • Keeping up to date with changes to the Casper protocol, tooling, and security advisories;
  • Complying with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.

We strongly recommend conducting your own due diligence and consulting with legal, financial, or technical professionals as appropriate. You are solely responsible for evaluating and using any information, tools, APIs, or code samples described herein.

No Advice

Nothing in this documentation constitutes legal, financial, investment, or professional advice of any kind. You should not act or refrain from acting based on information in this documentation without seeking advice from qualified professionals in relevant fields.

This documentation or any other associated content does not constitute any advice to buy or sell Casper tokens.

Risk

You acknowledge and agree that you fully understand and accept the inherent risks associated with blockchain technology, distributed ledger systems, cryptocurrencies, and specifically the Casper network, its blockchain and its CSPR token. Key Risks Include (but are not limited to):

  • Technical Risks: The Casper network, blockchain and associated smart contracts remain under development and may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities, bugs, or be subject to unexpected failures or attacks;
  • Security Risks: Loss of private keys, wallet mismanagement, and potential hacks may result in irreversible loss of CSPR token.
  • Regulatory Risks: Evolving global regulations could impact the legality, accessibility, or operation of the Casper platform and the issuance or use of CSPR token.
  • Operational Risks: Casper Association is an early-stage ventures with limited operational history, and their ability to deliver and maintain the Casper blockchain is not guaranteed.
  • Market and Liquidity Risks: There is no assurance of a stable or liquid market for CSPR token. Value may fluctuate significantly or decline to zero.
  • Consensus and Network Governance Risks: Validators control the Casper network’s operation and may make decisions that adversely affect the network or token holders, including forks or protocol changes.
  • Intellectual Property Risks: Due to the open-source and digital nature of the project, no assurances are made regarding exclusivity or enforceable ownership of intellectual property.

Limitation of Liability

The Casper Association, its contributors, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contributors, operators or licensors shall have no liability for damages of any kind arising out of the use, reference to, or reliance on this documentation or any of the content contained herein, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

In no event will the Casper Association, its contributors, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contributors, operators or licensors be liable to any person or entity for any damages, losses, liabilities, costs or expenses of any kind, whether direct or indirect, consequential, compensatory, incidental, actual, exemplary, punitive or special, for the use of, reference to, or reliance on this documentation or any of the content contained herein, including, without limitation, any loss of business, revenues, profits, data, use, goodwill, damages from security vulnerabilities or smart contract bugs or other intangible losses.

This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Forward Looking Statements

This documentation may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Casper Association’s current views with respect to future events or performance. These statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which are beyond the Casper Association's control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Third-Party Content

This documentation may reference or link to third-party libraries, platforms, or resources. We are not responsible for and do not endorse the accuracy, security, or legality of such external resources. Your use of third-party content is at your own risk and subject to those parties' own terms and policies.

Changes and Updates

We may update, modify, or remove content from this documentation at any time without notice. It is your responsibility to regularly review this disclaimer and the documentation for changes.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or related to the use of this documentation shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Zug, Switzerland.

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