Legal

Terms of use.

Version 1.0 · Effective June 2, 2025 · Operated by PoW Incentives S.A. (British Virgin Islands).

Important Notice

This protocol is operated by PoW Incentives S.A. (British Virgin Islands, #2189390). Access to the Kaskad protocol is not available in restricted jurisdictions, including the United States, mainland China, and any country subject to comprehensive sanctions by OFAC, EU, UK HMT, or UN (see Article 03 — Eligibility for details).

Cryptoassets are highly volatile and may result in the total loss of capital. Nothing on this page constitutes financial, legal, or tax advice.

Article 01

Definitions

"Platform" refers to the Kaskad decentralized lending protocol accessible at kaskad.app and my.kaskad.app. "User" refers to any person accessing or using the Platform. "$KSKD" refers to the Kaskad utility and governance token. "Operator" refers to PoW Incentives S.A., incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.

Article 02

Nature of the Service

Kaskad is a non-custodial, decentralized lending protocol. The Platform facilitates peer-to-pool lending and borrowing of digital assets through smart contracts deployed on the Kaspa blockchain. The Operator does not hold, control, or have access to user funds at any time.

Article 03

Eligibility

By using the Platform, you represent that you are at least 18 years of age, have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms, and are not a resident of any jurisdiction where access to decentralized finance protocols is prohibited or restricted.

Article 04

Risks

Digital asset lending involves significant risks, including but not limited to: smart contract vulnerabilities, oracle manipulation, liquidation risk, market volatility, and regulatory uncertainty. Users should only deposit funds they can afford to lose. The Platform is provided on a beta basis and may contain bugs or errors.

Article 05

No Financial Advice

Nothing on the Platform constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Users are solely responsible for their own investment decisions and should consult independent professionals before using the Platform.

Article 06

Intellectual Property

All content, code, designs, and trademarks associated with Kaskad are the property of the Operator or its licensors. Users may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any Platform content without prior written consent.

Article 07

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Operator shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of or inability to use the Platform, including loss of funds, data, or profits.

Article 08

Modifications

The Operator reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Article 09

Privacy

The Platform collects minimal data necessary for operation. Wallet addresses and transaction data are publicly visible on the blockchain. No personal data is stored beyond what is necessary for compliance and communication purposes.

Article 10

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the British Virgin Islands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from or in connection with these Terms that cannot be resolved through good-faith negotiation within thirty (30) days shall be referred to and finally resolved by binding arbitration under the LCIA Rules of International Arbitration. The seat of arbitration shall be London, United Kingdom; the language shall be English; proceedings shall be conducted by electronic means. The arbitration award shall be final and binding. The User waives all rights to participate in class, collective, or representative proceedings. Any claim must be filed within one (1) year of the event giving rise to the claim.