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Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Risk Disclosures · Jurisdictional Restrictions

Last Updated: January 2025

Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Lendler.io ("Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Non-Custodial Execution

  • Lendler is a non-custodial, wallet-to-wallet execution infrastructure.
  • We do not custody, pool, manage, or control user assets under any circumstances.
  • Users maintain full control over their wallets and private keys.
  • All actions are executed by smart contracts according to user-defined parameters.

3. No Fiat Handling

  • Lendler does not handle, store, transmit, or convert fiat currency.
  • All operations occur in regulated stablecoins (e.g., JPYC, EURC) or user-supplied digital collateral.
  • Users are responsible for their own fiat on/off-ramp arrangements.

4. No Guarantees or Return Promises

Lendler provides infrastructure only. We do not guarantee:

  • repayment,
  • principal protection,
  • returns,
  • collateral values,
  • or execution outcomes.

All activity is at the user's own risk.

5. KYC / AML Requirements

All participants must complete KYC verification. Access may be restricted based on:

  • jurisdiction,
  • sanctions,
  • entity type,
  • or regulatory requirements.

Users are solely responsible for complying with applicable local laws.

6. Fees

  • Borrowers pay a 1% protocol execution fee at funding (unless on an enterprise or negotiated plan).
  • Users are responsible for all blockchain gas fees.

7. Smart-Contract–Based Liquidations

If collateral falls below required thresholds, liquidation may occur automatically, strictly according to the rules the user has agreed to. Lendler does not intervene or take discretionary action.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Data Collected

We collect only the minimum data required for compliance and secure operation:

  • Email address
  • KYC documents (government ID, proof of address)
  • Wallet addresses
  • Transaction metadata
  • IP address (security)

We do not collect behavioral data for marketing.

Data Usage

Collected data is used solely for:

  • KYC/AML compliance
  • fraud prevention
  • system operation
  • internal analytics
  • regulatory reporting, if required

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

Data Protection

  • All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
  • We adhere to GDPR principles and are progressing toward SOC 2 Type II certification.

Third-Party Providers

We use regulated providers for:

  • KYC verification
  • price oracles
  • analytics
  • infrastructure monitoring

These vendors maintain their own privacy policies.

User Rights

Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data at:

Risk Disclosures

All users must understand and acknowledge the following risks:

Smart Contract Risk

Smart contracts may contain undetected vulnerabilities that could result in loss of funds. The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Collateral Volatility Risk

Digital asset collateral may fluctuate significantly in value, which may trigger margin calls or automatic liquidation.

Oracle Risk

Price oracles may fail, be delayed, or provide inaccurate data, which could affect contract execution.

Counterparty Risk

Borrowers may fail to repay. Even with over-collateralization, lenders may incur losses.

Regulatory Risk

Evolving laws may affect access, tax treatment, or service functionality.

No Insurance

Funds are not insured by:

  • government agencies (e.g., FDIC/JDIC/FSCS),
  • or private insurers.

Users bear full responsibility for losses.

Jurisdictional Restrictions

Restricted Access

Lendler is not available to U.S. Persons, including:

  • U.S. citizens,
  • U.S. residents,
  • entities formed under U.S. law,
  • persons present in U.S. territory.

We may restrict access based on:

  • IP address
  • KYC information
  • sanctions compliance
  • regulatory guidance

Prohibited Jurisdictions

  • United States & its territories
  • OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions
  • North Korea
  • Iran
  • Syria
  • Cuba
  • Other regions as determined by regulatory authorities

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