Openfort Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OUR SERVICES.

THESE TERMS CONTAIN AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN SECTION 12. BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE DISPUTES THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTIONS.

OPENFORT IS A NON-CUSTODIAL SERVICE. WE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR PRIVATE KEYS OR CONTROL OVER YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING YOUR CREDENTIALS AND MANAGING YOUR ASSETS.

1. Introduction and Acceptance

1.1 Agreement

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("you" or "User") and Alamas Labs Inc., doing business as Openfort ("Openfort," "we," "us," or "our"), governing your access to and use of the Openfort wallet infrastructure services (the "Services") through third-party applications that integrate with Openfort ("Partner Applications").

1.2 Acceptance

By creating a wallet, authenticating, or otherwise using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.

1.3 Eligibility

To use the Services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in your jurisdiction
  • Have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement
  • Not be prohibited from using the Services under applicable law
  • Not be located in, or a resident of, any country subject to comprehensive U.S. economic sanctions

1.4 Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on our website or communicated through the Services. Your continued use after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

2. Description of Services

2.1 What We Provide

Openfort provides non-custodial wallet infrastructure that enables you to create and manage digital wallets, authenticate your identity, sign messages and transactions, and interact with blockchain networks through Partner Applications. Our Services include client-side wallets (OpenSigner), server-side wallets secured by Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) technology, and related authentication services.

2.2 Non-Custodial Nature

IMPORTANT: Openfort is a non-custodial service provider. This means:

  • We do not store, hold, or have access to your Private Keys
  • We do not control, manage, or custody your Digital Assets
  • We cannot reverse, cancel, or modify any blockchain transactions
  • We cannot recover lost Private Keys, passwords, or authentication credentials
  • You are solely responsible for the security and management of your wallet

2.3 Partner Applications

You access our Services through Partner Applications developed by third parties. These Partner Applications are not operated by Openfort, and we are not responsible for their content, functionality, or practices. Your use of Partner Applications is subject to their own terms of service and privacy policies.

3. Wallet Types and Features

3.1 Client-Side Wallets (OpenSigner)

When you use a wallet powered by OpenSigner:

  • Your Private Keys are generated and stored exclusively on your device
  • Openfort never has access to your Private Keys
  • You are solely responsible for backing up and securing your credentials
  • Loss of your device or credentials may result in permanent loss of access to your Digital Assets

3.2 Server-Side Wallets (TEE Wallets)

When you use a server-side wallet secured by TEE technology:

  • Cryptographic operations occur within secure, isolated hardware enclaves
  • Openfort does not have access to raw Private Keys due to TEE isolation
  • You access your wallet through authenticated API calls
  • Security depends on proper authentication—protect your login credentials

3.3 Delegated Actions

Some Partner Applications may request permission to perform certain actions on your behalf through "Delegated Actions." If you grant such permissions:

  • The Partner Application may sign transactions on your behalf within the scope you authorize
  • You should carefully review and understand what permissions you are granting
  • You may revoke delegated permissions at any time through the Partner Application
  • Openfort is not responsible for actions taken by Partner Applications under delegated authority
  • You assume all risks associated with granting Delegated Actions

WARNING: Delegated Actions allow third parties to sign transactions on your behalf. Only grant these permissions to Partner Applications you trust, and carefully review the scope of permissions being requested.

4. Your Responsibilities

4.1 Security

You are solely responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your Private Keys, passwords, recovery phrases, and all authentication credentials
  • Securing your devices and accounts against unauthorized access
  • Creating and safely storing backups of your credentials
  • All activity that occurs through your wallet, whether or not authorized by you
  • Immediately notifying the Partner Application if you suspect unauthorized access

4.2 Compliance

You agree to:

  • Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not use the Services for illegal activities, including money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanctions evasion
  • Not attempt to circumvent security measures or access unauthorized systems
  • Not interfere with the proper functioning of the Services
  • Provide accurate information when required

4.3 Tax Obligations

You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling any tax obligations arising from your use of the Services or transactions involving Digital Assets. Openfort does not provide tax advice and is not responsible for your tax compliance.

5. Risks and Disclaimers

5.1 Digital Asset Risks

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING RISKS:

  • Price Volatility. Digital Assets are highly volatile. Their value can decrease significantly or become worthless. Past performance does not indicate future results.
  • Irreversible Transactions. Blockchain transactions are irreversible. Once confirmed, transactions cannot be cancelled, reversed, or refunded. Sending Digital Assets to an incorrect address may result in permanent loss.
  • Regulatory Uncertainty. The regulatory status of Digital Assets varies by jurisdiction and may change. Regulatory actions could adversely affect the value, transferability, or legality of Digital Assets.
  • Protocol Risks. Blockchain networks may experience forks, congestion, attacks, or other disruptions that could affect transactions or the value of Digital Assets.
  • Smart Contract Risks. Smart contracts may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, or unintended behaviors that could result in loss of Digital Assets.
  • Loss of Access. If you lose your Private Keys, recovery phrases, or authentication credentials, you may permanently lose access to your Digital Assets. Openfort cannot recover lost credentials.
  • Third-Party Risks. Partner Applications are operated by third parties. Their failure, misconduct, or cessation of operations could affect your ability to access your wallet.

5.2 No Financial Advice

Openfort does not provide investment, financial, tax, or legal advice. Any information provided through the Services is for informational purposes only. You should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions.

5.3 No Insurance

Digital Assets held in wallets created through the Services are not insured by any government agency (such as the FDIC or SIPC) or by Openfort. You bear all risk of loss.

6. Intellectual Property

The Services, including all software, content, trademarks, and intellectual property, are owned by Openfort or its licensors. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the Services for personal, non-commercial purposes in accordance with these Terms. You may not copy, modify, distribute, sell, or create derivative works based on the Services without our express written permission.

7. Privacy

Our collection and use of personal information is described in our Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. Note that transactions on public blockchains are publicly visible and not within Openfort's control.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OPENFORT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES REGARDING THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE SERVICES.

OPENFORT SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION REGARDING: (A) THE VALUE, SECURITY, OR LEGAL STATUS OF ANY DIGITAL ASSETS; (B) ANY BLOCKCHAIN NETWORK OR PROTOCOL; (C) ANY PARTNER APPLICATION; OR (D) THE SUITABILITY OF THE SERVICES FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

9. Limitation of Liability

9.1 Exclusion of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OPENFORT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, DIGITAL ASSETS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION OR WHETHER OPENFORT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

9.2 Liability Cap

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OPENFORT'S TOTAL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100) OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO OPENFORT (IF ANY) IN THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

9.3 Specific Exclusions

WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, OPENFORT SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR:

  • Loss of Private Keys, passwords, or authentication credentials
  • Unauthorized access to your wallet due to your failure to secure credentials
  • Transactions sent to incorrect addresses
  • Fluctuations in the value of Digital Assets
  • Failures of blockchain networks or protocols
  • Actions or omissions of Partner Applications
  • Smart contract vulnerabilities or exploits
  • Regulatory actions affecting Digital Assets
  • Actions taken by Partner Applications under Delegated Actions you authorized

9.4 Essential Purpose

The limitations in this Section 9 shall apply even if any limited remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or limitation of liability, so some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

10. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Openfort and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to: (a) your use of the Services; (b) your violation of these Terms; (c) your violation of any applicable law or regulation; (d) your violation of any third-party rights; or (e) any Delegated Actions you authorize.

11. Termination

11.1 Termination by You

You may stop using the Services at any time. Before doing so, you should ensure you have exported any necessary data and secured access to your Digital Assets through alternative means.

11.2 Termination by Openfort

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. We may terminate immediately if we believe you have violated these Terms, applicable law, or if required by legal process.

11.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease. Because our Services are non-custodial, termination does not affect your ownership of Digital Assets or Private Keys that you control. However, you may lose the ability to access your wallet through our Services and should ensure you have alternative means of access. Sections 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13 shall survive termination.

12. Dispute Resolution

12.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

12.2 Arbitration Agreement

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY—IT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS.

You and Openfort agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services ("Disputes") will be resolved by binding individual arbitration, rather than in court, except that either party may bring claims in small claims court if eligible. There is no judge or jury in arbitration, and court review of an arbitration award is limited.

Arbitration will be administered by JAMS under its Streamlined Arbitration Rules, as modified by these Terms. Arbitration shall take place in Wilmington, Delaware, or, at your election, may be conducted remotely. The arbitrator's decision will be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

12.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND OPENFORT AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. The arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims and may not preside over any form of representative or class proceeding.

12.4 Opt-Out

You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to legal@openfort.io within 30 days of first accepting these Terms. Your notice must include your name, address, and a clear statement that you wish to opt out of the arbitration agreement.

12.5 Exceptions

Notwithstanding the above, either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property rights or to prevent irreparable harm.

13. General Provisions

13.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Openfort regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.3 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

13.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.

13.5 Force Majeure

Openfort shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, internet or telecommunications failures, or blockchain network failures or congestion.

13.6 Notices

We may provide notices to you through the Partner Application, by email if you have provided one, or by posting on our website. You may contact us at legal@openfort.io.

13.7 Third-Party Rights

These Terms do not create any third-party beneficiary rights, except that Partner Applications may enforce the provisions that disclaim Openfort's liability for their actions.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms or the Services, please contact us:

15. Acknowledgment

BY USING THE SERVICES, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE TERMS CONSTITUTE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND OPENFORT, AND THAT THEY SUPERSEDE ANY PRIOR OR CONTEMPORANEOUS PROPOSALS, COMMUNICATIONS, ADVERTISEMENTS, OR REPRESENTATIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, RELATING TO THE SERVICES.

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL, FINANCIAL, AND TAX ADVICE BEFORE AGREEING TO THESE TERMS.