Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 1, 2026

NODE40 Inc. ("NODE40", "Us", "Our", or "We") operates the website located at https://node40.com (the "Site"). These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Site and its publicly available content. By accessing, browsing, or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.

These Terms govern website access and public content only. Use of NODE40's paid subscription products - NODE40 Balance, NODE40 Bedrock, and NODE40 API - is governed separately by the NODE40 SaaS Terms of Service and any applicable Order Form.

We may update these Terms from time to time by posting a revised version on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

1. SITE ACCESS LICENSE

1.1 Limited License. Subject to your compliance with these Terms, NODE40 grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Site and view its publicly available content for lawful, non-commercial informational purposes. This license does not include any right to: (a) reproduce, distribute, or publicly display Site content without NODE40's prior written permission; (b) modify or create derivative works from Site content; (c) scrape, harvest, or systematically extract data from the Site; or (d) use the Site in any manner that is competitive with or derogatory to NODE40.

1.2 Account Registration. Certain areas of the Site or related platforms may require you to register an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete registration information and to keep that information current. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. Notify NODE40 immediately at support@node40.com of any unauthorized use of your account.

1.3 Suspension and Termination. NODE40 may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including if NODE40 reasonably believes you have violated these Terms.

2. NATURE OF SERVICES; DISCLAIMERS

2.1 Technology Company. NODE40 is a technology company that provides software and data services for cryptocurrency accounting, reconciliation, and reporting. NODE40 is not an exchange, broker, custodian, financial institution, investment adviser, tax adviser, or accounting firm. NODE40 does not buy, sell, transmit, take custody of, or hold any currency, digital or otherwise.

2.2 No Financial, Tax, Legal, or Accounting Advice. Nothing on the Site constitutes financial advice, tax advice, legal advice, accounting advice, or investment advice. Any information or content on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with qualified financial, tax, legal, or accounting professionals who are familiar with your individual circumstances. NODE40 has no fiduciary duty to you.

2.3 No Real-Time Monitoring. NODE40 does not provide real-time transaction monitoring, real-time alerting, fraud detection, or transaction blocking services through the Site. Nothing on the Site should be construed as offering or implying any such capability.

2.4 No Regulatory Approval. NODE40 has not sought or obtained approval from any government authority, including the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, with respect to any content, methodology, or tool described on the Site.

2.5 Third-Party Content and Links. The Site may contain links to third-party websites or content. NODE40 does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content, products, or services. Accessing any third-party website is at your own risk.

2.6 Accuracy of Information. NODE40 endeavors to provide accurate information on the Site but makes no representation or warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or reliability of any content. NODE40 assumes no liability for errors or omissions in Site content.

3. USER CONDUCT

3.1 You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the Site. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree not to:

(a) use any automated tool, spider, scraper, or data-harvesting technology to access or extract data from the Site without NODE40's express written consent;

(b) transmit any material that contains viruses, malware, or other harmful code;

(d) decompile, reverse engineer, or disassemble any software accessible through the Site;

(e) interfere with or disrupt the Site's infrastructure, servers, or networks;

(f) use the Site in violation of any applicable law or regulation; or

(g) impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.

4. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

4.1 NODE40 Ownership. All content on the Site - including text, graphics, logos, images, software, and their selection and arrangement - is owned by or licensed to NODE40 and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws. All NODE40 trademarks, service marks, and logos are the exclusive property of NODE40 and may not be used without NODE40's prior written permission.

4.2 DMCA Notice and Takedown. NODE40 respects the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that material on the Site infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to NODE40's Designated Agent that includes: (a) a physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative; (b) identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed; (c) identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on the Site; (d) your contact information; (e) a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (f) a statement under penalty of perjury that the information in the notice is accurate and you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

NODE40's Designated Agent for copyright notices:
NODE40 Inc.
431 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
Email: support@node40.com

4.3 Counter-Notification. If you believe material was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Section 512(g). NODE40 may, in its sole discretion, terminate access for users who are repeat infringers.

5. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT AND INFORMATION ON IT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NODE40 DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. YOUR USE OF THE SITE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NODE40 AND ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES - INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR GOODWILL - ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF (OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE) THE SITE OR ANY CONTENT THEREON, EVEN IF NODE40 HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL NODE40'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

7. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless NODE40 and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claim, liability, damage, loss, or expense (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) your use of the Site in violation of these Terms; (b) your violation of any applicable law; or (c) your infringement of any third-party right.

8. EXPORT AND TRADE COMPLIANCE

You represent that you are not located in, and are not acting on behalf of any person or entity in or subject to comprehensive U.S. economic sanctions (including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or the Crimea, Donetsk, or Luhansk regions of Ukraine). You agree to comply with all applicable U.S. and international export control and trade sanctions laws and regulations in connection with your use of the Site.

9. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles. Any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Site will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Albany County, New York, and you irrevocably consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISPUTE ARISING FROM THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SITE.

10. MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 Notices. NODE40 may provide notices to you by posting updates on the Site or by sending email to an address you have provided. You may contact NODE40 at: NODE40 Inc., 431 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209; support@node40.com.

10.2 Waiver and Severability. NODE40's failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms is not a waiver of that right or provision. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

10.3 No Third-Party Beneficiaries. These Terms do not confer any rights or remedies on any third party other than NODE40 and the user accepting these Terms.

10.4 Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and NODE40 with respect to your use of the Site and supersede all prior agreements relating to the same subject matter.

10.5 International Users. The Site is controlled and operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.