Terms of Service

Last Updated: July 6, 2025

Welcome to NileNodes. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the NileNodes website, services, and applications (collectively, the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Service, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

NileNodes provides staking and validation services for various blockchain networks. Our services include operating validator nodes, participating in network consensus, and distributing staking rewards to delegators.

3. Account Registration

To use certain features of the Service, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate, current, and complete.

4. Staking Services

4.1. When you stake your tokens with NileNodes, you delegate your staking power to our validators. You retain ownership of your staked tokens at all times.

4.2. Staking rewards are calculated based on the network's protocol and are subject to change based on network conditions.

4.3. Unbonding periods and conditions are determined by each blockchain's protocol and are outside of our control.

5. Fees

5.1. NileNodes charges a commission on staking rewards, which is clearly displayed on our website.

5.2. Network fees (gas fees) for transactions are not included in our commission and are the responsibility of the user.

6. Risks

6.1. Staking involves certain risks, including but not limited to slashing, network attacks, and technical vulnerabilities.

6.2. The value of cryptocurrencies can be volatile, and staking rewards do not guarantee a profit.

6.3. You are solely responsible for any tax obligations related to your staking rewards.

7. User Responsibilities

7.1. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

7.2. You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.

7.3. You must not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1. NileNodes shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.

8.2. Our total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the past 12 months.

9. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of significant changes through our website or via email. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users, us, or third parties, or for any other reason.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at legal@nilenodes.com.