Terms of Service
Lava Terms of Service
Effective: August 11, 2025
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) explain the terms and conditions by which you may access and use this website-hosted and mobile application user interface (collectively, “the Interface”), available at https://www.lava.xyz/termsofservice. The Interface is made available by Lava Global Inc. (“the Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
You must read these Terms carefully as they govern your use of the Interface. By accessing and using the Interface, you expressly represent and acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you are not authorized to access or use the Interface.
We may change or update the Interface, and the Terms at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion. Once any part of the Terms are updated and in effect, you will be bound by the Terms if you continue to use the Interface. We may, at any time, and without liability to you, modify or discontinue all or part of the Interface (including access to the Interface via any third-party links).
THE INTERFACE
The Interface provides information and facilitates interaction with information and resources of protocol called the Lava Protocol (“Lava Protocol”). The Company does not own, control, or operate Lava Protocol. The Interface is not the exclusive means of accessing the Lava Protocol or receiving information about the Lava Protocol. THE Company IS SOLELY A PROVIDER OF THE INTERFACE AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ANY INTERACTION WITH, OR ACTIONS TAKEN ON, THE LAVA PROTOCOL THROUGH THE INTERFACE.
All transactions conducted on the Lava Protocol are executed automatically. You understand that when you interact with the Lava Protocol, you retain control over your digital assets at all times subject to any Lava Protocol based restrictions necessary to facilitate the underlying network transactions. You are solely responsible for ensuring the accuracy, legality, and appropriateness of your interactions with any such third-party services, decentralized protocols, or smart contracts. We do not act as an intermediary, broker, agent, or fiduciary for any user or third party, and we disclaim any responsibility for the execution, settlement, or outcome of any transaction initiated by you.
By using the Interface, you acknowledge and agree that all use of the Interface, and any interaction with the Lava Protocol through the Interface, is entirely at your own risk. All information provided in connection with your access and use of the Interface is intended for informational purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided. It is possible that the information may be outdated or subject to errors or omissions. You should not take, or refrain from taking, any action based on any information including, without limitation any developer information (“Developer Docs”) or any other information that we make available at any time, including blog posts, data, articles, links to third-party content, Discord content, news feeds, tutorials, tweets, and videos. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR RELIANCE ON ANY SUCH CONTENT, GOODS, OR SERVICES AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH ANY SUCH SITE OR RESOURCE.
The Interface is not available to “Restricted Persons.” For the purposes of these Terms, Restricted Persons include: (a)persons or entities who reside in, are located in, are incorporated in, or have a registered office in jurisdictions subject to applicable economic and trade sanctions or export control laws and regulations (collectively, “Restricted Territories”); and (b) citizens of Restricted Territories, regardless of their location. Restricted Persons are strictly prohibited from accessing or using the Interface described herein.
You are solely responsible for determining whether your access to and use of the Interface complies with applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, laws governing borrowing and lending activities. By using the Interface, you expressly represent and warrant that your activities are lawful under such applicable laws.
You agree and warrant that any use of the Interface, the Lava Protocol, and associated services is done for business purposes. The Interface is intended solely for business, commercial, and professional purposes and is not intended for personal, household, or consumer use.
Wallet Functionality
To use the Interface, you must use a non-custodial wallet, which enables you to (i) store digital assets; (ii) link to decentralized applications, including, without limitation, the Lava Protocol; (iii) use the Interface to engage in Lava Protocol based transactions on a peer-to-peer basis.
The Company has no custody or control over the contents of your wallet and has no ability to retrieve or transfer its contents. You agree that such wallet is purely self-custodial, meaning you are solely responsible for the accessing your wallet. Generating a wallet through the Interface is entirely at your own risk. When you connect your wallet to the Interface, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
NO WARRANTIES
The Interface is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including, but not limited to, warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, accuracy, completeness, reliability, security, or timeliness. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company makes no representations or warranties that access to the Interface will be continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free, that any defects will be corrected, or that the Interface or any interaction through the Interface with the Lava Protocol will meet your expectations or requirements.
You expressly understand and agree that you are solely responsible for evaluating and accepting the risks involved in using the Interface, as well as the risks associated with digital assets and decentralized systems generally, including, but not limited to: (a) the inherent volatility of digital assets, which may result in sudden and substantial losses in value; (b) the risks of using digital assets due to both features of such assets and the potential unauthorized acts of third-parties, including hacking, phishing, fraud, or cyberattacks; (c) the possibility of limited access to your assets or delays, disruptions, or errors when using the Interface; and (d) the potential loss of tokens or other assets due to network failures, errors in any code or algorithm, or factors beyond the Company’s control.
You agree that you will have no recourse against anyone else for any losses due to your use of the Interface. Such losses may include, but are not limited to, those arising from or relating to: (a) incorrect information, including any displayed token values or transaction details; (b) failures of digital ledger networks, including forks, congestion, or malicious attacks; (c) corrupted cryptocurrency wallet files or wallet incompatibilities; (d) unauthorized access to wallets or accounts, including losses caused by compromised private keys; (e) errors or inaccuracies in the Interface or its underlying software; (f) failures of, or actions by, third-party systems, services, or applications you rely on to use the Interface or interact with the Lava Protocol; (g) any malfunction or failure of the Lava Protocol or its set of validators; and (h) regulatory actions or legal uncertainties affecting the availability or use of the Lava Protocol or related assets.
By using the Interface, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for all of the risks involved in accessing and using the Interface or interacting with the Lava Protocol, including, without limitation: (a) failures or inaccuracies in on-chain and off-chain infrastructure; (b) code vulnerabilities, including potential hacks or exploits; (c) the risks of lending and borrowing activities, which may lead to immediate and significant losses, including the liquidation of your assets; and (d) potential regulatory or legal issues affecting digital ledger transactions or their enforceability. These Terms are not intended to, and do not, create or impose any fiduciary duties on the Company. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you acknowledge and agree that the Company owes no fiduciary duties or liabilities to you or any other party based on your use of the Interface. To the extent that any such duties or liabilities may exist at law or in equity, you hereby irrevocably disclaim, waive, and eliminate such duties and liabilities.
By using the Interface, you represent and warrant that all digital assets you use are legally obtained and under your sole control. You are solely responsible for securing your private keys, wallet credentials, and other sensitive information related to your interaction with the Interface or, through it, the Lava Protocol. The Company shall have no liability for any loss, damage, or unauthorized access resulting from your failure to secure such credentials. You agree that the only duties and obligations the Company owes you are those set out expressly in these Terms.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITY
You agree not to engage in, or attempt to engage in, any of the following categories of prohibited activity in relation to your access and use of the Interface:
Intellectual Property Infringement. Activity that infringes or violates any copyright, trademark, service mark, patent, right of publicity, right of privacy, or other proprietary or intellectual property rights under applicable law.
Cyberattack. Activity that seeks to interfere with or compromise the integrity, security, or proper functioning of any computer, server, network, personal device, or other information technology system, including, but not limited to, the deployment of viruses and denial of service attacks, phishing schemes or malicious code.
Fraud and Misrepresentation. Activity that seeks to defraud us or any other person or entity, including, but not limited to, providing any false, inaccurate, or misleading information in order to unlawfully obtain the property of another, or impersonating any person, entity, or system.
Market Manipulation. Activity that violates any applicable law, rule, or regulation concerning the integrity of trading markets.
Circumvention of Restrictions. Activity that attempts to bypass, evade, or circumvent any restrictions imposed by the Interface or the Company. This includes but is not limited to: (a) using technologies such as VPNs, proxies, or other methods to conceal your location; (b) making false statements or misrepresentations about your residency, citizenship, or compliance with applicable laws; or (c) engaging in any other activity designed to evade the restrictions set forth in these Terms or applicable laws. By accessing or using the Interface, you represent and warrant that you are not a Restricted Person as defined in these Terms.
Money Laundering and Sanctions Violations. Activity that involves or facilitates money laundering, terrorism financing, proliferation financing, or any other illegal financial activity, including the use of the Interface to engage in or support transactions prohibited by applicable sanctions laws or regulations.
Exploitation of Vulnerabilities. Activity that exploits any errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, or unintended features of the Interface, the Lava Protocol, or any associated code, including attempts to gain any unauthorized access or manipulate transactions.
Any Other Unlawful Conduct. Activity that violates, attempts to violate, or facilitates the violation of any applicable law, regulation, rule, or governmental order, including, but not limited to, those relating to financial crimes, data protection, intellectual property, or consumer protection.
By engaging in any prohibited activity, whether intentional or inadvertent, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties (as defined in Section 10 (Indemnity)) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or related to such activity, as further described in Section 10 (Indemnity).
We reserve the right to restrict your access from engaging with the Interface.
You agree that we have the right to restrict your access to the Interface via any technically available methods if we suspect, in our sole discretion, that (a) you are using the Interface for money laundering or any illegal activity; (b) you have engaged in fraudulent activity; (c) you have acquired cryptoassets using inappropriate methods, including the use of stolen funds to purchase such assets; (d) you are the target of any sanctions administered or enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or any other legal or regulatory authority in any applicable jurisdiction; (e) either you, as an individual or an entity, or your wallet address is listed on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN List”), Consolidated Sanctions List (“Non-SDN Lists), or any other sanctions lists administered by OFAC; (f) you are located, organized, or resident in a country or territory that is, or whose government is, the subject of sanctions; or (g) you have otherwise acted in violation of these Terms. If we have a reasonable suspicion that you are utilizing the Interface for illegal purposes, we reserve the right to take whatever action we deem appropriate including as necessary to comply with any lawful orders.
NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
Any information provided by the Interface is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, technical, operational, investment, or other advice. The Company does not evaluate or monitor the suitability of any financial activities for users or provide any advice on the consequences of interacting with digital ledger based financial systems. You should not take, or refrain from taking, any action based on any information contained on the Interface, or any other information that we may make available at any time.
Any content, information, or data made available through the Interface may be incomplete, outdated, or subject to other inaccuracies. You are solely responsible for verifying the accuracy and relevance of such information before making any decisions or taking any action. Before you make any financial, legal, technical, operational, or other decisions involving the Interface, you should seek independent professional advice from an individual who is licensed and qualified in the area for which such advice would be appropriate.
The Company explicitly disclaims any duty to provide advice, updates, or corrections to information accessed through the Interface.
You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for determining, reporting, and paying any taxes applicable to your use of the Interface. The Company makes no representations regarding your tax obligations and strongly recommends consulting with a qualified tax advisor to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
LIMITATIONS, RESTRICTIONS, AND OTHER TERMS
The Company’s determinations regarding the eligibility of any user to access or participate in features of the Interface, as well as any questions or disputes arising from a user's use of the Interface or any applicable rules or restrictions, shall be final and binding and not subject to challenge or appeal.
The Interface does not impose any fees; however, fees may be incurred on the Lava Protocol when you interact with it through the Interface. You acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for paying all such fees, and that you understand and accept that the cost and speed of transacting with digital ledger-based systems is variable and may increase at any time.
Transactions processed by the Lava Protocol are irreversible. The Company assumes no liability for errors or omissions made during transaction confirmations on the Lava Protocol, including accidental transmissions or incorrect wallet interactions. By accessing and using the Interface, you represent that you are financially and technically sophisticated such that you understand the inherent risks associated with using cryptographic and digital ledger-based systems.
The Company is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone, internet or digital ledger network or lines, online systems, servers, providers, computer equipment, software, or messaging platform, or as a result of technical problems or traffic congestion on the internet, any website, or any application, or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, any resulting error in computing qualifying actions or any unavailability of Interface features, or any injury or damage to any participant’s or any other person’s computer or mobile device related to or resulting from participation in features available through the Interface. If, for any reason, the Interface is not capable of running as planned, including due to errors of any kind or nature, infection by computer viruses, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Company which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the Interface features, the Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify, or suspend the Interface features or otherwise respond to the circumstances as the Company deems appropriate.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERFACE, PROGRAMS, AND TERMS OF USE
The Company shall not be liable for modifications, suspensions, or discontinuance of the Interface or any features made available through the Interface.
RELEASE OF CLAIMS
You expressly agree that you assume all risks in connection with your access and use of the Interface and your interaction with the Lava Protocol through the Interface. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: (a) coding errors, failures, vulnerabilities or exploits; (b) network delays, disruptions, forks or unexpected outcomes resulting from decentralized governance or protocol upgrades; (c) volatility, illiquidity, or total loss of digital assets; (d) market manipulation, slippage, or other inefficiencies; (e) liquidation risks due to the use of leverage or adverse market movements; (f) unauthorized access, fraud, phishing or other malicious acts by third-parties; and (g) any failure of the Lava Protocol or its supporting infrastructure.
The Company does not and cannot guarantee the security, performance, or reliability of the Lava Protocol, its code, or any associated digital ledger networks, protocols or tools.
By using the Interface, you expressly waive and release the Company from any and all liability, claims, causes of action or damages arising from or in any way relating to: (a) your use of the Interface, including any errors, delays, or interruptions in its operation; (b) your interaction with the Lava Protocol through the Interface, including in respect of any losses, liquidation events, or other financial impact; (c) any reliance on market data, token values, or information displayed on the Interface, which may be inaccurate or delayed; (d) third-party integrations, tools, or services utilized in connection with the Interface or the Lava Protocol; and (e) any regulatory, tax, or legal consequences arising from your use of the Interface or participation in activities on the Lava Protocol through it.
By using the Interface to engage in any activities on the Lava Protocol, you acknowledge the inherent risks associated with financial instruments and/or activities and waive any recourse against the Company for any losses or damages incurred.
INDEMNITY
You agree to hold harmless, release, defend, and indemnify us and our officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (collectively, “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs) arising out of or related to: (a) your access to or use of the Interface; (b) your interaction with the Lava Protocol through the Interface, including, but not limited to, liquidation events; (c) your violation of any term or condition of these Terms, the right of any third-party, or any other applicable law, rule, or regulation; (d) your participation in any prohibited activities described in Section 4 (Prohibited Activities); (e) any other party’s access to and use of the Interface or, through the Interface, the Lava Protocol, using any device or account that you own or control, whether or not caused by you; (f) any third-party services, tools, or platforms you use in connection with the Interface or the Lava Protocol through the Interface; and (g) any false, misleading, or fraudulent statements or omissions made by you in connection with your use of the Interface, or access to the Lava Protocol through the Interface.
If any claim or demand is brought against the Indemnified Parties arising out of your use of the Interface, or through the Interface, the Lava Protocol, you agree to provide prompt and full cooperation with the Company in defending such claims or demands, including making reasonable efforts to mitigate any potential damages. The Company will make reasonable efforts to provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding, provided it has sufficient contact information to do so.
The Company reserves the right to assume exclusive control of the defense or settlement of any matter subject to indemnification at your expense. You agree not to settle any such matter without the prior written consent of the Company.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall we or any of our officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries be liable to you for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data, or other intangible property, arising out of or relating to any access or use of the Interface, any wallet generated through the Interface or your interaction with the Lava Protocol through the Interface, or participation in any financial activity conducted via such interaction with the Lava Protocol, nor will we be responsible for any damage, loss, or injury resulting from hacking, tampering, or other unauthorized access or use of the Interface or its supporting infrastructure.
We assume no liability or responsibility for any: (a) errors, bugs, or vulnerabilities in the Lava Protocol or any wallet, including, but not limited to, issues in code or other on-chain, cross-chain or off-chain infrastructure; (b) errors, mistakes, or inaccuracies of content; (c) personal injury or property damage, of any nature whatsoever, resulting from any access or use of the Interface; (d) unauthorized access or use of any secure server, database or wallet in our control, or the use of any information or data stored therein; (e) interruption or cessation of function related to the Interface; (f) bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the Interface; (g) errors or omissions in, or loss or damage incurred as a result of the use of, any content made available through the Interface; (h) third-party actions, including fraud, phishing, or market manipulation impacting users of the Lava Protocol or the Interface; or (i) failures or disruptions caused by third-party services, platforms, or tools connected to the Interface or the Lava Protocol.
Under no circumstances shall we or any of our officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, or subsidiaries be liable to you for any claims, proceedings, liabilities, obligations, damages, losses, or costs in an amount exceeding $100.00. This limitation of liability applies regardless of whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such liability.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain warranties or the limitation or exclusion of certain liabilities and damages. Accordingly, some of the disclaimers and limitations set forth in these Terms may not apply to you. This limitation of liability shall apply to the fullest extent permitted by law.
ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER
You and the Company agree to waive the right to have any and all disputes or claims arising from these Terms, your use of, or access to, the Interface, or any other disputes with the Company (“Disputes”) resolved in a court. Instead, all Disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration.
All arbitration proceedings will be conducted solely on an individual basis. No Dispute may be brought as a class action or representative action, whether in arbitration or any other forum.
You agree to notify us, in writing, of any Dispute within thirty (30) days of when it arises so that the parties can attempt, in good faith, to resolve the Dispute informally. Notice to the Company shall be provided by sending an email to disputes@lava.xyz. Your notice must include: (1) your name, postal address, and email address; (2) a description of the nature or basis of the Dispute; and (3) the specific resolution or action that you are seeking. If the Dispute cannot be resolved informally within thirty (30) days of receipt, either party may commence arbitration.
These Terms are governed by and will be construed under the laws of the Cayman Islands, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any Dispute that remains unresolved after the informal resolution process will be finally resolved by arbitration to be administered by the Cayman International Mediation and Arbitration Centre (CI-MAC) and governed by the Arbitration Act (as amended) of the Cayman Islands. The arbitration shall be conducted in the English language. The number of arbitrators shall be one. The place of arbitration will be George Town, Cayman Islands. The decision of the sole arbitrator to any such dispute, controversy, difference or claim shall be final and binding upon both you and us. If any arbitration or proceeding is necessary to enforce these Terms, the prevailing party will be entitled to have their attorney fees paid by the other party. You and we waive any right you or we may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens, to assert that you or we are not subject to the jurisdiction of such arbitration or proceeding or to object to venue to the extent any proceeding is brought in accordance herewith.
The arbitrator shall have the exclusive authority to resolve all procedural and substantive disputes related to these Terms and may grant any remedy that would otherwise be available in court. Arbitration will be conducted solely on an individual basis, and the arbitrator may not consolidate claims, preside over a representative proceeding, or adjudicate claims on behalf of any other party.
THIRD PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
a. To provide the Interface, the operator may use the following service providers. You authorize us to share your information with these and other service providers as necessary for the provision of the Interface. You authorize these service providers and their affiliates and service providers to use, disclose and retain your personal data in connection with these terms and the provision of the Interface and as required by law. As a condition of the use of the Interface, you agree to each of the agreements listed after each service provider.
Bridge
U.S. Terms: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/us-terms/bridge-building-inc
U.S. Privacy Policy: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/us-privacy-policy/bridge-building-inc
EEA Terms: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/eea-user-terms/bridge-building-sp-zoo
EEA Privacy Policy: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/eea-privacy-policy/bridge-building-sp-zoo
RoW Terms: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/row-user-terms/bridge-building-limited
RoW Privacy Policy: https://www.bridge.xyz/legal/row-privacy-policy/bridge-building-limited
MISCELLANEOUS
Entire Agreement. These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and us and supersede any and all prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements, communications or other understandings (if any) relating to the subject matter of these Terms.
Privacy Policy. You agree to the collection, use, storage, and disclosure of your data in accordance with our privacy policy, which is incorporated herein by reference and is available at https://www.lava.xyz/privacypolicy.
Assignment. You may not assign or transfer any of your rights or obligations under these Terms, without our express prior written consent, including by operation of law or in connection with any change of control. We may assign or transfer any or all of our rights or obligations under these Terms, in whole or in part, with or without notice or obtaining your consent or approval.
Severability. If any provision of these Terms shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable under any applicable rule, law, or regulation, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of the provision to the greatest extent possible under any applicable law and the validity or enforceability of any other provision of these Terms shall not be affected.
Notice. We may provide any notice to you under these Terms using commercially reasonable methods, including using public communications channels. Notices we provide using public communications channels will be effective as of the date of the posting.