These Terms of Use ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "you," or "your") and Launchpad Trade ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a technology company providing programmatic infrastructure-as-a-service.
By accessing our programmatic API, utilizing our SDK, using any services provided via https://launchpad.trade/ or https://app.launchpad.trade/ (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease all use of the Service.
1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
1.1 Nature of the Service
Launchpad Trade provides programmatic infrastructure-as-a-service (PIaaS) for the Solana blockchain. The Service includes an API, SDK, and web application designed to facilitate:
- Token deployment on supported launchpads;
- Automated and manual trading execution;
- Wallet creation, initialization, and management;
- Fund distribution and withdrawal across wallet infrastructure;
- Operational tooling including transaction routing, wallet preparation, and token account management.
1.2 Non-Custodial Status
Launchpad Trade is a non-custodial software provider. At no time does Launchpad Trade have custody, possession, or control of your digital assets, tokens, or cryptocurrency. Private keys submitted to the API are processed ephemerally for the sole purpose of signing the transactions you request and are never stored, logged, or retained by our systems. For the web application, private keys are encrypted using industry-standard AES-256 encryption and stored in hardware-secured environments (AWS KMS with HSM backing); even Launchpad Trade personnel cannot access plaintext keys.
You are solely and exclusively responsible for:
- The security of your cryptographic private keys;
- The safekeeping of any wallets or keys generated through the Service;
- All transactions initiated using your keys through the Service.
1.3 No Financial Advice
The Service is software infrastructure. Nothing provided through the Service constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, legal advice, or any other form of professional advice. We do not recommend any particular token, trading strategy, or course of action.
1.4 No Fiduciary Duty
These Terms do not create or impose any fiduciary duties on us. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, you acknowledge and agree that we owe no fiduciary duties or liabilities to you.
2. ELIGIBILITY AND ACCESS
2.1 Age and Legal Capacity
You represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years of age (or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) and possess the full legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
2.2 Restricted Jurisdictions and Sanctions
You represent and warrant that you are not:
- Located in, incorporated in, or a citizen/resident of any country subject to comprehensive sanctions (e.g., Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Crimea, Myanmar, etc.).
- Listed on, or owned or controlled by a person listed on, any sanctions or restricted party list (OFAC, UN Security Council, etc.).
- Acting on behalf of any person or entity described above.
2.3 Compliance with Law
You agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, including anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) laws.
3. FEES AND PAYMENT
3.1 Technology Access Fee
You agree to pay a technology access fee of 0.8% per successful swap transaction executed via the Service (the "Fee"). This Fee is a charge for access to our software infrastructure.
3.2 Fee-Free Operations
No fees are charged for:
- Failed transactions
- Read-only API calls
- Wallet creation or initialization
- Balance queries
3.3 Taxes
You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling all tax obligations arising from your use of the Service.
4. ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
4.1 Permitted Uses
The Service shall be used only for lawful purposes, including professional token deployment, automated trading strategies, and market-making in compliance with applicable laws.
4.2 Prohibited Uses
You agree that you will not use the Service for:
- Money laundering or terrorist financing.
- Sanctions evasion or circumventing compliance via VPNs.
- Market manipulation (wash trading, spoofing, pump-and-dump).
- Fraud (rug pulls, exit scams).
- Technical interference (transmitting viruses, malware).
5. TECHNICAL RISK DISCLOSURE
5.1 Blockchain Risks
You acknowledge the inherent risks of blockchain systems:
- Execution Risk: We cannot guarantee transactions will execute at specific times or prices.
- Slippage: You assume all risk for losses resulting from price slippage.
- MEV Risk: We are not liable for losses caused by third-party front-running or sandwich attacks.
5.2 Digital Asset Risks
Digital assets are highly volatile and may lose all value. Trading involves substantial risk of financial loss.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The Service, including all code, APIs, and documentation, is the exclusive property of Launchpad Trade. We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to use the Service for its intended purposes.
7. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
8. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LAUNCHPAD TRADE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR DIGITAL ASSETS. OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.00 USD OR THE FEES PAID IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Launchpad Trade from any claims, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
10.1 Binding Arbitration
Any dispute arising from these Terms shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA). The seat of arbitration shall be London, UK.
10.2 Class Action Waiver
YOU AND LAUNCHPAD TRADE AGREE THAT DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION.
11. TERMINATION
We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, including for breaches of these Terms or legal requirements.
12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Modifications: We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
- Severability: If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
- Contact: For questions, contact [email protected].
BY ACCESSING OR USING THE SERVICE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE.