Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the websites, interfaces, and node infrastructure operated by ThetaNext at thetanext.io, user.thetanext.io, thetanext.com (which redirects to thetanext.io), and associated subdomains (collectively, the “Platform”).

ThetaNext is a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel) under KvK number 11060546, with its principal place of business at Papaverweg 34 unit B100, 1032KJ Amsterdam, the Netherlands (referred to as “ThetaNext”).

By connecting a digital wallet, interacting with ThetaNext’s node infrastructure, or delegating assets to ThetaNext’s nodes, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Platform or delegate to ThetaNext’s nodes.

1. Who We Are and What We Do

ThetaNext operates Guardian Nodes and Edge Nodes on the Theta Network blockchain. ThetaNext provides non-custodial technical infrastructure that allows users to delegate THETA or TFUEL tokens to ThetaNext’s nodes and earn staking rewards generated by the Theta Network protocol. ThetaNext is a technical service provider, not a financial institution, investment advisor, or custodian.

1.1 Regulatory Status

ThetaNext is not a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, “MiCA”). ThetaNext does not provide custody, exchange, transfer, or portfolio management services in respect of crypto-assets. ThetaNext does not hold, control, or have the ability to access users’ private keys, seed phrases, or digital assets at any time. ThetaNext’s activities are limited to operating non-custodial node infrastructure on the Theta Network blockchain.

ThetaNext is not regulated by the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM) or De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in connection with the services described in these Terms. If the regulatory status of ThetaNext’s activities changes as a result of legislative developments, ThetaNext will update these Terms and notify users through official community channels.

1.2 What ThetaNext Does Not Provide

ThetaNext does not:

• guarantee any level of staking rewards or yield
• provide investment, financial, or tax advice
• guarantee uninterrupted node uptime or availability
• act as custodian, trustee, or fiduciary in respect of your digital assets
• provide deposit protection or insurance of any kind
• guarantee that the Theta Network protocol will continue to operate in its current form

You are solely responsible for your decision to stake, the amount you stake, and the timing of any unstaking transaction.

2. Eligibility

By using the Platform, you confirm that:

• You have the legal capacity to enter into binding agreements under applicable law.
• You understand that staking digital assets involves technical and financial risks, and you have independently assessed whether participation is appropriate for your circumstances.
• Your use of the Platform does not violate any laws or regulations in your jurisdiction.

3. Privacy and Data Collection

The collection, storage, and handling of any personal data in connection with your use of the Platform is governed by the Privacy Policy, available at thetanext.io/privacy, which is incorporated by reference into these Terms. By using the Platform you confirm that you have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

ThetaNext uses the following third-party processors, some of which are located outside the European Economic Area, in connection with the Platform:

Processor	Service	Location	Transfer Mechanism
Google LLC (Gmail)	Email communications	USA	EU-US DPF; SCCs (EU 2021/914)
GitHub, Inc. (Microsoft)	Code repository and version control	USA	EU-US DPF; SCCs (EU 2021/914)
Google LLC (Firebase / Firestore)	Database and hosting	USA	EU-US DPF; SCCs (EU 2021/914)

All three processors are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (adequacy decision of 10 July 2023) and Standard Contractual Clauses under Commission Decision (EU) 2021/914 are in place as a concurrent safeguard. ThetaNext monitors the validity of applicable transfer mechanisms and will update this section if any mechanism changes.

ThetaNext’s private code repositories contain public blockchain addresses used for development and testing purposes. These addresses are sourced from the public Theta blockchain and are not associated with any additional personal identifiers held by ThetaNext. Repositories are strictly private and access-controlled.

4. Non-Custodial Service

ThetaNext is strictly a non-custodial technical infrastructure provider. This means:

• ThetaNext will never request, receive, or take custody of your private keys, seed phrases, or digital asset wallets.
• ThetaNext has no technical ability to access, freeze, transfer, or recover your THETA, TFUEL, or any other digital assets.
• You are solely responsible for the security of your own wallet and credentials.
• ThetaNext cannot reverse transactions or recover lost or stolen assets.

Because the Platform is non-custodial, a shutdown of ThetaNext’s website, servers, Guardian Nodes, or Edge Nodes does not freeze your tokens. You can always interact directly with the Theta Network blockchain using official Theta wallets or third-party interfaces to unstake your assets independently.

4.1 User Errors and Misdirected Transactions

If you accidentally send tokens directly to a ThetaNext node address, stake to the wrong node, or otherwise make an on-chain error, you acknowledge that:

• Blockchain transactions are irreversible by nature. ThetaNext has no obligation to intervene, recover, or return any misdirected funds.
• Where technically possible and at ThetaNext’s sole discretion, ThetaNext may attempt to return misdirected tokens as a goodwill gesture only. This does not create any obligation to do so in any future case.
• Any recovery attempt is made on a best-effort basis. ThetaNext does not guarantee that a recovery attempt will be successful, timely, or result in funds being returned to the correct address or network.
• ThetaNext shall not be liable for any loss resulting from a recovery attempt, including but not limited to tokens being sent to an incorrect wallet address or an incorrect network due to human error during the return process.
• All blockchain transaction fees (gas or network fees) incurred in connection with any recovery attempt are solely your responsibility and will be deducted from the returned amount or invoiced separately at ThetaNext’s discretion.
• By requesting a recovery attempt you accept these conditions in full.

5. On-Chain Delegation

5.1 How Delegation Works

When you delegate THETA or TFUEL to a ThetaNext Guardian Node or Edge Node, you are interacting directly with the open-source Theta Network blockchain. Staking rewards are calculated and distributed by the Theta Network protocol’s consensus rules, not by ThetaNext.

5.1a Token Locking

Where the Theta Network protocol offers token locking functionality in connection with Edge Node staking, the lock period duration, reward rates, and terms of any lock are determined solely by the Theta Network protocol. ThetaNext has no control over lock parameters and makes no representation regarding lock period returns. Users should verify current lock parameters directly on the Theta Network before committing to any lock period.

5.2 Acceptance of Terms by Delegation

The Theta Network protocol allows users to stake directly from their wallet using the node summary information displayed on the Platform. To unstake, users can find the ThetaNext node address in their wallet’s list of staked node addresses without needing to return to the Platform.

By using the node summary on the Platform to initiate a staking transaction, or by delegating to a ThetaNext node through any other interface, you are making a deliberate, affirmative act of selecting ThetaNext as your node operator. Before initiating any staking transaction through the Platform, users are presented with a legal notice on the page where node summaries are displayed, confirming that staking constitutes acceptance of these Terms. Copying a node summary and completing the staking transaction constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

Where you stake directly through a third-party wallet or interface without passing through the Platform, acceptance is constituted by the deliberate on-chain act of delegation to a ThetaNext node address, provided these Terms were publicly accessible at thetanext.io at the time of delegation. It is your responsibility to review these Terms before staking through any interface.

These Terms are available at thetanext.io/terms at all times, with a ‘Print / Save as PDF’ option available on the page.

If you delegated prior to the block height noted above, these Terms apply from the date of publication forward. You may discontinue at any time by initiating an on-chain unstaking transaction.

5.2a Website Notice

Where node information is displayed on the Platform, ThetaNext displays a legal notice on the relevant page stating that staking via ThetaNext constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

For TFuel Edge Node staking, this notice appears on the page where node summaries are displayed, and copying a node summary to complete a staking transaction constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

For THETA Guardian Node staking, ThetaNext is selectable as a one-click delegated Guardian Node directly within the Theta wallet’s own interface, where the node summary is passed automatically by the wallet. The notice on the Platform’s THETA staking information page confirms that selecting ThetaNext as your Guardian Node, whether via the Platform or directly within your wallet, constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

These Terms are accessible at thetanext.io/terms at all times, with a ‘Print / Save as PDF’ option available on the page. The notice and the public accessibility of these Terms together constitute the mechanism of acceptance for Platform users.

5.3 Unbonding Periods

The Theta Network protocol enforces an immutable unbonding period, typically 48 to 60 hours, when you choose to withdraw staked tokens. During this period, your assets are illiquid and do not earn rewards. ThetaNext has no ability to bypass or shorten this protocol-mandated wait time. ThetaNext is not liable for market price fluctuations or opportunity costs incurred during unbonding.

6. Fees and Commissions

6.1 Commission Rate

ThetaNext charges a commission on staking rewards generated by your delegated assets. The current rate is set by ThetaNext within the limits permitted by the Theta Network protocol. You can view the actual live commission rate at any time through your wallet or by looking up the ThetaNext node address on the Theta Explorer.

6.2 Protocol Commission Limits

The maximum commission percentage that any node operator may charge is determined and enforced by the Theta Network protocol itself, not by ThetaNext. This limit may change in the future if the Theta Network protocol is updated. ThetaNext has no control over protocol-level fee limits and cannot guarantee they will remain at their current level. You are encouraged to stay informed about Theta Network protocol rules.

6.3 Fee Change Notice

ThetaNext will announce any changes to its commission rate through official community channels with reasonable advance notice where practicable. Because the live rate is always verifiable through your wallet or on the Theta Explorer, it is your responsibility to check the current rate before delegating or continuing to delegate.

If you do not agree with the current fee, you may unstake your assets at any time via the standard on-chain unstaking process.

7. Node Uptime and Service Levels

7.1 Uptime and Causes of Downtime

ThetaNext operates its Guardian Nodes and Edge Nodes on a best-effort basis. No specific uptime percentage is guaranteed. Node infrastructure can be affected by events including but not limited to hardware failure, power outages, software bugs, DDoS attacks, hosting provider issues, network forks, or physical theft of equipment. Periods of downtime caused by events outside ThetaNext’s reasonable control, including but not limited to physical theft or destruction of hardware, natural disasters, power grid failures, hosting provider outages, DDoS attacks, or blockchain network disruptions, are treated as disaster events for which no uptime obligation applies. You acknowledge that downtime may occur and that you will not receive staking rewards during periods when ThetaNext’s nodes are offline.

7.2 No Reward Compensation for Downtime

ThetaNext does not guarantee uninterrupted node operation. Except as required by applicable Dutch law or in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence (opzet of bewuste roekeloosheid) by ThetaNext, missed staking rewards resulting from infrastructure downtime, maintenance, or technical failures will not be compensated. This applies to all protocol rewards including TFUEL, TDROP, and any TNT-20 tokens. Because ThetaNext charges a commission only on rewards actually generated by its nodes, ThetaNext receives no commission income during periods of node downtime. ThetaNext therefore shares directly in the economic consequence of any downtime alongside delegators. This alignment of interests reflects the basis on which the no-compensation principle in this clause is established.

For the avoidance of doubt, Elite Booster rewards generated by the Theta Network smart contract accumulate and are distributed independently of ThetaNext node operation. Node downtime does not affect smart contract reward accrual and this clause does not apply to smart contract reward distributions.

7.3 Security Incidents

ThetaNext implements security measures it reasonably believes are appropriate for its infrastructure. Except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, ThetaNext shall not be liable under applicable Dutch law for financial losses resulting from third-party cyberattacks, server exploits, key compromise, or unauthorized modification of node fee parameters. In the event of a security incident, users will be notified through official community channels and may choose to unstake their assets at any time.

8. Support

ThetaNext may provide user support through its official community channels on a voluntary, goodwill basis only. ThetaNext is under no obligation to provide support, respond to enquiries within any particular timeframe, or resolve any issue raised by a user. The provision of support in one instance does not create any obligation to provide support in future instances. ThetaNext reserves the right to limit, suspend, or discontinue support at any time without notice.

9. Platform Discontinuation

9.1 Right to Discontinue

ThetaNext reserves the right to modify, suspend, or permanently discontinue the Platform and its node infrastructure.

For a planned discontinuation, ThetaNext will provide at least 90 days’ advance notice through the Platform interface and official community channels. This notice period is intended to give all delegators sufficient time to initiate an on-chain unstaking transaction, taking into account the Theta Network protocol’s unbonding period.

For an emergency discontinuation, including circumstances beyond ThetaNext’s reasonable control such as hardware failure, hosting provider termination, natural disaster, serious illness or incapacity of the operator, or regulatory requirement, ThetaNext will provide as much advance notice as is reasonably practicable in the circumstances, which may be less than 90 days or, in extreme cases, no advance notice at all.

In all cases, because ThetaNext is strictly non-custodial, discontinuation of the Platform or node infrastructure does not affect your ability to unstake your tokens directly via the Theta Network blockchain using official wallets or third-party interfaces, without requiring access to the Platform.

9.2 Asset Recovery on Shutdown

Because ThetaNext is non-custodial, a shutdown of ThetaNext’s servers does not affect your ability to access your staked assets. You can interact directly with the Theta Network blockchain via official wallets or third-party interfaces to unstake your tokens at any time.

9.3 No Liability for Shutdown

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Dutch law, ThetaNext shall not be liable for financial losses or damages resulting from a permanent discontinuation of the service.

9.4 Death or Permanent Incapacity of the Operator

ThetaNext is operated as a sole proprietorship (eenmanszaak) by a single individual. In the event of the death or permanent incapacity of the operator:

The nodes may continue operating for a period after such an event depending on hosting arrangements and hardware status. No party other than the operator is authorised to manage ThetaNext’s infrastructure, community channels, or funds during or after such an event.

Because ThetaNext is strictly non-custodial, the death or incapacity of the operator does not affect your ability to access or unstake your tokens. You can unstake at any time directly via your wallet’s Stakes tab without requiring access to the Platform, the ThetaNext website, or any communication from ThetaNext. See §4 for instructions.

ThetaNext’s estate or legal successors will endeavour to publish notice of permanent discontinuation through official community channels where reasonably practicable. Delegators should not rely on receiving such notice and should monitor node performance independently.

Any claims against ThetaNext arising after the death or permanent incapacity of the operator are claims against the operator’s estate under Dutch inheritance law (Boek 4 Burgerlijk Wetboek).

10. Information Accuracy and Dashboard Tools

10.1 Informational Purposes Only

ThetaNext is a technical tool provider, not a financial broker, investment advisor, or credit institution. All information, historical reward data, and analytical tools displayed on the Platform are provided for informational and convenience purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice.

10.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy or Completeness

Real-time data sync errors, API dropouts, smart contract data availability, or software bugs may occasionally cause the Platform interface to display temporarily incorrect or incomplete yield percentages, fees, or reward statistics. Reward data for certain tokens, including but not limited to Lavita, Grove, TDrop, and other TNT-20 tokens distributed via smart contract, may be incomplete or unavailable for some time periods due to the nature of on-chain data availability and the periodic distribution of smart contract rewards.

Smart contract reward distributions, including Elite Booster rewards paid in TFuel and TNT-20 tokens, are distributed as periodic events by the Theta Network protocol. Dashboard data for these rewards reflects captured distribution events only and may not include all historical distributions. Users should verify complete smart contract reward history directly on the Theta blockchain.

ThetaNext does not warrant that all figures are 100% accurate or complete or reflect real-time blockchain performance at all times. You are solely responsible for verifying your complete reward history directly on the Theta blockchain before making any financial or tax decisions.

10.3 Tax Export Tools

Dashboard tax export tools are provided as a convenience only. You are solely responsible for verifying your transaction data directly on the immutable Theta blockchain ledger before filing taxes or making financial decisions. ThetaNext shall not be liable for accounting errors, penalties, or legal actions resulting from reliance on the Platform’s data exports. If you are unsure about your tax obligations, consult a qualified tax professional.

Booster smart contract reward distributions are periodic events. If your export shows missing periods for Booster reward tokens, verify the complete distribution history directly on the Theta Explorer before filing.

10.4 Dashboard Reward Tracking

Personalised reward tracking and APR calculations displayed in the dashboard are derived from on-chain data specific to each delegator’s staking position. They reflect past performance of that individual position only and do not constitute a forecast of future rewards. ThetaNext makes no representation that future reward rates will be similar to or consistent with historical rates displayed in the dashboard.

ThetaNext does not publish APY estimates, yield forecasts, or reward comparisons on public-facing pages. Delegators can track their personalised staking rewards and historical APR directly on the dashboard after staking.

Where a user has THETA staked to a non-ThetaNext Guardian Node, ThetaNext cannot determine the commission rate charged by that node operator and therefore cannot separate THETA staking rewards from TFuel staking rewards in the dashboard. All rewards from such wallets are displayed as TFuel staking rewards, which may cause the displayed TFuel APR to appear higher than the user’s actual TFuel-only APR. Users with THETA staked to multiple providers should verify their complete staking picture directly on the Theta Explorer.

10.5 Node Reward Interval Checker

The Platform provides a node reward interval checker that analyses historical on-chain reward data to assess whether Elite Edge Nodes are receiving rewards within expected interval ranges for their stake size. Expected intervals are derived from historical data and have a wide natural range that varies with network conditions, total stake, and protocol parameters.

Node tracking entitlements for personal nodes and third-party nodes are based on the user’s active stake with ThetaNext at the time of use:

• For each 20,000 TFuel staked to a ThetaNext Elite Edge Node, one personal or third-party node can be tracked.
• For each 10,000 THETA staked to the ThetaNext Guardian Node, one personal or third-party node can be tracked.

Examples: 60,000 TFuel staked allows tracking of 3 nodes. 20,000 THETA staked allows tracking of 2 nodes. 20,000 TFuel and 10,000 THETA staked allows tracking of 2 nodes.

ThetaNext nodes are tracked as standard for all active delegators regardless of stake amount. Node tracking entitlements apply only to personal nodes and nodes operated by third-party providers.

This tool is a historical data analysis service, not a real-time node monitoring service. Results are indicative only and do not confirm current node status or performance. A node appearing outside the expected reward interval may be operating normally — reward distribution timing is probabilistic and subject to wide variation.

The service is provided subject to the accuracy and completeness limitations in §10.2. ThetaNext makes no representation that interval estimates are accurate, current, or complete.

11. Community Channels and Scam Protection

11.1 Official Channels

ThetaNext operates official community channels. Links to all official channels are listed on the Platform.

11.2 Commitments to Users

If you receive any such communication, it is a scam. Report it immediately and do not engage.

11.3 Third-Party Impersonation

Bad actors frequently create fake profiles impersonating platform administrators. You are solely responsible for verifying the identity of anyone you interact with online. ThetaNext is not liable for losses resulting from phishing, impersonation, or social engineering by third parties. Use official channel links from the Platform website only.

12. Risks of Digital Asset Staking

Staking digital assets involves substantial risks. By using the Platform you acknowledge:

• The value of THETA, TFUEL, and related tokens can be highly volatile and may decrease significantly.
• The Theta Network protocol may introduce changes, forks, or rule modifications that affect staking rewards or locked assets.
• Smart contract vulnerabilities, validator failures, or protocol-level bugs could affect your assets.
• Regulatory frameworks governing digital assets are evolving and may affect the Platform’s operations or your ability to participate.
• There is no deposit protection scheme (such as the Dutch DGS) applicable to digital asset staking.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE PLATFORM, NODE INFRASTRUCTURE, DASHBOARD TOOLS, AND ALL RELATED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DUTCH LAW, THETANEXT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, DATA ACCURACY, OR UNINTERRUPTED AVAILABILITY.

This disclaimer does not affect any statutory rights you may have as a consumer under Dutch law (Burgerlijk Wetboek) that cannot be contractually excluded.

14. Limitation of Liability

14.1 Exclusions

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW (INCLUDING THE DUTCH BURGERLIJK WETBOEK), THETANEXT AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE, INCLUDING LOSS OF STAKING REWARDS, LOSS OF DIGITAL ASSETS, OR LOSS OF PROFITS, ARISING FROM: (I) YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE NODES OR INFRASTRUCTURE; (II) SERVER DOWNTIME, HARDWARE FAILURE, OR NETWORK INTERRUPTION; (III) PLATFORM DISCONTINUATION; OR (IV) THIRD-PARTY SCAMS, PHISHING, OR LOSS OF YOUR PRIVATE KEYS.

14.2 Liability Cap, Business Users Only

Where these Terms apply to a relationship between ThetaNext and a legal person or a natural person acting in the course of a profession or business (a “Business User”), ThetaNext’s maximum aggregate liability arising under these Terms shall not exceed the greater of: (a) the total commission fees actually retained by ThetaNext from that Business User’s staking activity in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or (b) one hundred euros (€100).

This cap does not apply to consumers. Where a user is a natural person acting outside the course of any profession or business (a “Consumer”), ThetaNext’s liability is governed by applicable Dutch mandatory law, including the Burgerlijk Wetboek, and nothing in these Terms limits any statutory right a Consumer may have that cannot be contractually excluded.

14.3 Statutory Exceptions

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded under applicable Dutch law, including liability arising from ThetaNext’s own intentional misconduct or gross negligence (opzet of bewuste roekeloosheid).

15. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ThetaNext and its operators from any third-party claims, damages, losses, or legal expenses arising from: (a) your breach of these Terms; (b) your misuse of the Platform infrastructure; or (c) your violation of applicable Dutch or international laws.

This indemnification obligation does not apply to Consumers to the extent that it would be unreasonably onerous under applicable Dutch consumer law.

16. Force Majeure

ThetaNext shall not be liable for any delay, interruption, or failure in the operation of the Platform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of government, war, terrorism, widespread internet outages, third-party hosting failures, blockchain network disruptions, protocol forks, or systemic cyberattacks.

17. Sanctions and Compliance

You represent and warrant that you are not subject to any international, EU, or UN financial sanctions, asset freezes, or anti-money laundering restrictions. ThetaNext reserves the right to refuse service, remove node information from the Platform, or restrict access to Platform features where reasonably necessary to comply with applicable sanctions, anti-money laundering, or other legal obligations, without prior notice and without liability. ThetaNext does not operate identity verification or sanctions screening on wallet addresses. The representation above is made by you on the basis of your own knowledge of your legal status.

18. Modifications to These Terms

18.1 Right to Modify

ThetaNext may update these Terms from time to time. Updated versions will be published on the Platform interface with a revised “Last Updated” date and block height reference.

18.2 Notice of Material Changes

For material changes to these Terms, ThetaNext will provide at least 14 days’ advance notice through the Platform interface or official community channels before the updated Terms take effect. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

18.3 Notice to Existing Delegators

Because many users delegate directly via their wallet without regularly visiting the Platform website, ThetaNext will publish notice of any material Terms update across official community channels with a direct link to the updated Terms document. Publication of such notice, together with publication on the Platform, constitutes constructive notice to all existing delegators, including those who delegated via third-party wallets or interfaces. It is your responsibility to check thetanext.io periodically for the current version of these Terms.

18.4 Minor Changes

Minor clarifications or non-material changes may take effect upon publication without advance notice.

18.5 Corrections of Errors

If ThetaNext identifies a typographical error, factual inaccuracy, or drafting mistake in these Terms, the corrected version takes effect immediately upon publication without prior notice and without triggering the material change notice period in §18.2. The corrected version shall be the governing version from the moment of publication. Previous versions containing the error shall have no legal effect from that point forward. ThetaNext will update the block height reference when corrections are published so users can identify when a correction was made.

19. General Provisions

19.1 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a competent Dutch court to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

19.2 Limitation Period

Statutory limitation periods under Dutch law apply to all claims arising from your use of the Platform. Nothing in these Terms reduces any limitation period that applies to a Consumer under Dutch or EU mandatory law.

Where these Terms apply to a Business User, any legal claim arising from use of the Platform must be filed within two (2) years after the event giving rise to the claim, to the extent this is permitted by applicable law.

19.3 No Financial or Investment Advice

Nothing on the Platform, in these Terms, or in any communication from ThetaNext constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Any yield estimates, APY/APR figures, or reward statistics displayed on the Platform are historical or indicative only and do not constitute a forecast or guarantee of future returns. You have made your own independent assessment of the suitability of staking for your circumstances. ThetaNext has not provided and you have not relied upon any advice from ThetaNext in making your decision to stake. Any statements made by ThetaNext through community channels, social media, or informal communications prior to 2 June 2026 that referenced historical reward rates or yield figures were informational observations about past network performance only. They did not constitute forecasts, guarantees, or financial advice, and no user should have relied on them as such. From 2 June 2026, ThetaNext no longer publishes yield estimates or reward forecasts through any channel.

19.4 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and ThetaNext regarding your use of the Platform and supersede all prior understandings or agreements.

19.5 No Partnership or Agency

Nothing in these Terms creates any partnership, joint venture, fiduciary relationship, agency relationship, or employment relationship between you and ThetaNext. You are an independent user of a technical infrastructure service. ThetaNext acts solely as a node operator and does not act as your agent, representative, or fiduciary in any capacity.

19.6 Section Headings

Section headings are for convenience only and do not affect the legal interpretation of these Terms.

20. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms, and all contractual or non-contractual obligations arising from them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Netherlands. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent court in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Nothing in these Terms limits any mandatory consumer rights that apply under the laws of your country of residence.

21. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or wish to exercise any rights under applicable law, please contact: