1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using J•Node services ("Services"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.
2. Service Description
J•Node provides blockchain infrastructure services including but not limited to:
- Validator node operation and management
- RPC endpoint access
- Blockchain data snapshots
- State sync services
- Technical documentation and guides
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time without notice.
3. User Responsibilities
As a user of our services, you agree to:
- Use our services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
- Not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
- Not interfere with or disrupt the integrity or performance of our services
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
- Maintain the security of your own systems when connecting to our services
4. Service Availability
While we strive to provide reliable and continuous service, J•Node does not guarantee uninterrupted access to our services. We provide our services on an "as is" and "as available" basis.
Important Notice
Blockchain networks are decentralized systems. Network performance and availability can be affected by factors outside our control.
5. Fair Use Policy
Our RPC endpoints and services are provided with fair use limitations to ensure quality service for all users:
- Rate limiting may be applied to prevent abuse
- Excessive usage may result in temporary or permanent suspension
- Commercial use requires prior written agreement
6. Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of J•Node or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
8. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL J•NODE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.
9. Indemnification
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless J•Node and its affiliates from and against any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs or debt, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from your use of and access to the Service.
10. Privacy Policy
Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these terms by reference.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms of Service on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which J•Node operates, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
- Email: josephtran@j-node.net
- Discord: J•Node Community
14. Validator Services - Crypto Specific Terms
14.1 Staking and Delegation Services
When you delegate tokens to J•Node validators, you acknowledge that:
- Non-Custodial Service: We never have custody or control of your tokens. Tokens remain in your wallet under your control.
- Delegation Risks: Staking involves inherent risks including potential loss through slashing events.
- Unbonding Period: Each network has specific unbonding periods (typically 14-28 days) during which tokens cannot be accessed.
- Minimum Delegation: Some networks require minimum delegation amounts as specified in network documentation.
14.2 Slashing Protection & Compensation Policy
J•Node Slashing Protection Guarantee
We maintain enterprise-grade infrastructure and offer the following protection:
Slashing Events Coverage:
- Downtime Slashing: 100% refund of slashed tokens (typically 0.01%-0.1% penalties)
- Double Signing Slashing: 100% refund up to $5,000 USD per incident, 50% coverage above that amount
- Annual Coverage Limit: Maximum total compensation of $20,000 USD per calendar year across all networks
- Eligibility: Only delegations active for 30+ days prior to slashing event
Exclusions:
- Slashing due to network-wide issues or protocol bugs
- Loss due to token price fluctuations
- Slashing events during network emergency upgrades with less than 24-hour notice
- Force majeure events as defined in Section 15
14.3 Validator Commission & Rewards
Commission Rates:
| Network | Current Commission | Max Commission | Commission Change Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 10% | 20% | 7 days |
| Kava | 5% | 10% | 7 days |
| Zeta Chain | 5% | 15% | 7 days |
| Band Protocol | 5% | 10% | 7 days |
| Persistence | 5% | 10% | 7 days |
Rewards Distribution:
- Rewards are distributed according to each blockchain's native protocol
- Distribution frequency varies by network (typically every block or epoch)
- Delegators receive rewards minus the validator commission
- Some networks support auto-compounding; others require manual claiming
14.4 Validator Performance Commitments
J•Node commits to maintaining high-performance validator operations:
- Uptime Target: 99.9% uptime measured over 30-day rolling periods
- Monitoring: 24/7 automated monitoring with human oversight
- Response Time: Critical issues addressed within 1 hour
- Upgrades: Network upgrades completed within 24 hours of official release
- Double-Sign Prevention: Hardware security modules (HSM) and redundancy protocols
- DDoS Protection: Enterprise-grade DDoS mitigation on all endpoints
14.5 Governance Participation
- Voting Policy: We actively participate in governance proposals
- Delegation Rights: Delegators retain their governance voting rights
- Transparency: Our voting decisions are public and explained in our Discord
- No Vote Override: We never override delegator votes
14.6 Risk Disclosures
Delegators must understand and accept the following risks:
- Slashing Risk: Despite our protection policy, slashing can result in permanent token loss
- Market Risk: Token values can fluctuate significantly
- Liquidity Risk: Tokens are locked during unbonding periods
- Technical Risk: Blockchain protocols may have undiscovered vulnerabilities
- Regulatory Risk: Staking regulations may change in your jurisdiction
14.7 Validator Shutdown or Migration
In the event we need to cease validator operations:
- Notice Period: Minimum 30 days advance notice via all communication channels
- Migration Support: Step-by-step guides for redelegation to other validators
- No Exit Fees: No penalties for undelegating during shutdown period
- Emergency Shutdown: In case of emergency, best-effort immediate communication
14.8 Communication Channels
Stay informed about our validator operations:
- Primary: Discord server (discord.gg/jQfMCBeB)
- Updates: Twitter/X (@jnode_operator)
- Emergency: Telegram (@josephtran)
- Email: josephtran@j-node.net
15. Force Majeure
J•Node shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- Natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots
- Government actions, sanctions, or regulatory changes
- Internet or power outages beyond our data centers
- Blockchain network halts or consensus failures
- Critical zero-day exploits in blockchain protocols
16. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms shall be:
- First attempted to be resolved through good faith negotiations
- If unresolved within 30 days, submitted to binding arbitration
- Arbitration conducted online via recognized blockchain dispute resolution platforms
- Each party bears their own costs unless arbitrator rules otherwise