TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. INTRODUCTION

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) set out the general conditions governing access to and use of the website operated by Verity Forensic Trace (“Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

They also describe the general framework applicable to enquiries and professional services offered by the Company, subject to any separate written engagement agreement.

Verity Forensic Trace is an independent consultancy registered in Liechtenstein.

The Company provides blockchain forensic investigations, cryptocurrency asset tracing, smart contract analysis, digital asset recovery advisory and related technical consultancy services.

By accessing or using this website, visitors agree to comply with the provisions applicable to website use.

Professional services are governed by the relevant written engagement agreement, together with any terms expressly incorporated into that agreement.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of these Terms:

Company means Verity Forensic Trace.

Website means the official website operated by the Company.

Visitor means any person accessing or using the Website.

Client means an individual or organisation that has entered into a formal professional engagement with the Company.

Services means the technical investigative and advisory services offered by the Company.

Digital Assets means cryptocurrencies, blockchain-based tokens and other relevant digital representations of value.

Blockchain Investigation means technical examination of blockchain transactions, addresses, smart contracts or associated records.

Asset Tracing means analysis of identifiable digital asset movements and relevant transaction relationships.

Recovery Advisory means technical investigative assistance and professional coordination relating to potential digital asset recovery opportunities.

Engagement Agreement means a separate written agreement defining the scope, fees, responsibilities and conditions of a professional engagement.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Company provides independent technical investigative and advisory services.

Depending on the engagement, these may include:

3.1 Blockchain Forensic Investigations

Technical examination of relevant blockchain transactions, wallet activity and associated digital asset records.

3.2 Cryptocurrency Asset Tracing

Analysis of identifiable cryptocurrency movements across supported blockchain networks.

3.3 Cryptocurrency Fraud Investigations

Technical examination of reported cryptocurrency fraud and associated transaction evidence.

3.4 Smart Contract Analysis

Examination of relevant smart contract functionality, execution records and token movements.

3.5 Digital Asset Recovery Advisory

Assessment of potential recovery considerations and assistance with relevant technical evidence preparation.

3.6 Legal & Institutional Coordination

Technical investigative support for appropriately qualified legal professionals and relevant institutional processes.

The specific Services provided in any engagement are determined by the applicable Engagement Agreement.

4. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE LIMITATIONS

The Company operates as an independent consultancy.

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a separate agreement and supported by the necessary legal authorisation, the Company does not:

• Provide cryptocurrency custody services.
• Operate as a cryptocurrency exchange.
• Manage investment portfolios.
• Execute cryptocurrency transfers on behalf of clients.
• Provide regulated investment advice.
• Provide legal representation.
• Exercise governmental or judicial authority.
• Issue legally binding asset-freezing orders.
• Guarantee the recovery of lost or stolen digital assets.

The Company does not claim the ability to reverse confirmed blockchain transactions unilaterally.

Any activity requiring specific regulatory authorisation is outside the Company’s stated consultancy scope unless the appropriate authorisation has been obtained.

5. WEBSITE USE

Visitors must use the Website lawfully and responsibly.

Visitors must not:

• Attempt unauthorised access to Website systems.
• Interfere with Website security or functionality.
• Submit malicious software or harmful content.
• Misrepresent their identity or authority.
• Submit information they are not authorised to disclose.
• Use the Website to facilitate unlawful activity.
• Attempt to exploit Website vulnerabilities.

The Company may restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect its systems, users or legitimate business interests.

6. ENQUIRIES & CASE ASSESSMENTS

Visitors may submit enquiries or preliminary case information through the Website.

Submitting an enquiry does not automatically establish a professional client relationship.

The Company may review the information provided to determine whether a proposed engagement is appropriate.

Additional information may be requested where relevant.

The Company may decline an enquiry or proposed engagement for legitimate reasons, including:

• Insufficient information.
• Matters outside the Company’s expertise.
• Conflicts of interest.
• Applicable legal restrictions.
• Sanctions considerations.
• Inability to perform the requested services.
• Other legitimate professional or operational concerns.

No investigation is undertaken solely because an enquiry has been submitted.

7. FORMATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENTS

A professional engagement is established only when the relevant parties have agreed to the applicable Engagement Agreement.

The agreement should identify:

• The parties involved.
• The scope of Services.
• Relevant investigative objectives.
• Expected deliverables.
• Applicable fees.
• Payment conditions.
• Relevant responsibilities.
• Material service limitations.
• Applicable termination provisions.

Where a separate Engagement Agreement conflicts with these general Terms, the provisions of the Engagement Agreement will prevail to the extent specified in that agreement.

8. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Clients are expected to provide accurate information relevant to the agreed engagement.

Clients should:

8.1 Provide Relevant Information

Supply available transaction identifiers, public wallet addresses and supporting documentation where appropriate.

8.2 Act Lawfully

Ensure that information and instructions provided to the Company are lawful.

8.3 Respect Third-Party Rights

Avoid submitting confidential information belonging to others without an appropriate legal basis.

8.4 Preserve Relevant Evidence

Retain original transaction records and supporting documentation where possible.

8.5 Maintain Wallet Security

Protect wallet credentials, private keys, recovery phrases and authentication information.

8.6 Communicate Material Changes

Inform the Company of significant developments that may affect the engagement.

The Company does not require clients to disclose wallet seed phrases or private keys for its stated investigative services.

9. FEES & PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Professional services may be subject to fees.

The applicable fee structure should be communicated through the relevant Engagement Agreement or written quotation.

Depending on the engagement, fees may include:

• Initial investigation fees.
• Technical analysis fees.
• Forensic reporting fees.
• Additional investigative work.
• Agreed third-party expenses.
• Other expressly agreed professional charges.

The Company will not represent an investigative fee as a guaranteed means of obtaining recovered cryptocurrency.

Any applicable payment deadlines, currencies, invoicing arrangements and refund conditions must be defined in the relevant agreement.

Payment Terms: [To Be Confirmed]

Refund Policy: [To Be Confirmed]

Applicable Taxes: [To Be Confirmed]

10. INVESTIGATIVE LIMITATIONS

Blockchain investigations depend on available technical information and supporting evidence.

The Company does not guarantee that an investigation will:

• Identify every relevant transaction.
• Reveal the identity of every wallet controller.
• Establish ownership of all relevant digital assets.
• Identify every cryptocurrency service involved.
• Determine the current accessibility of assets.
• Produce evidence sufficient for legal proceedings.
• Establish a viable recovery pathway.
• Result in successful asset recovery.

Certain blockchain networks, transaction mechanisms and custodial services may limit investigative visibility.

The Company will communicate material limitations relevant to the agreed scope of work.

11. DIGITAL ASSET RECOVERY

Cryptocurrency recovery is a separate outcome from transaction tracing or forensic investigation.

Successful recovery may depend on:

• The location and accessibility of assets.
• Applicable laws and legal procedures.
• The cooperation of cryptocurrency service providers.
• Relevant court orders or other lawful authority.
• The availability and reliability of evidence.
• The circumstances of the incident.

The Company does not guarantee recovery outcomes.

The Company does not independently possess authority to compel third parties to return digital assets.

Any recovery-related activities must remain within the agreed scope of Services and applicable law.

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES

Certain engagements may involve external professionals or organisations.

These may include:

• Qualified legal professionals.
• Independent technical specialists.
• Cryptocurrency service providers.
• Other appropriate professional organisations.

Third-party involvement may be subject to separate contractual terms.

The Company does not guarantee the actions, decisions or outcomes of independent third parties.

Where third-party expenses may apply, these should be disclosed and agreed according to the Engagement Agreement.

13. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Company recognises the confidential nature of information received during professional engagements.

Confidential information should be handled according to applicable legal obligations, the Privacy Policy and relevant contractual provisions.

Confidentiality obligations may be subject to exceptions, including disclosures:

• Required by applicable law.
• Required by competent authorities.
• Authorised by the relevant client.
• Necessary for the performance of agreed Services, where appropriately permitted.
• Otherwise permitted under applicable contractual or legal provisions.

The detailed confidentiality obligations applicable to a professional engagement may be specified in the Engagement Agreement.

14. PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION

The Company processes personal information in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.

As a Liechtenstein-based consultancy operating within the European Economic Area, relevant obligations may include the General Data Protection Regulation.

Information about personal data processing, applicable rights and relevant disclosures is provided in the Company’s Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy: /legal/privacy-policy

15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, the Website’s original content, design elements, branding and other protected materials belong to the Company or their respective rights holders.

Visitors may not reproduce, distribute or commercially exploit protected Website materials without appropriate permission.

Ownership and permitted use of investigative reports and other professional deliverables should be defined in the relevant Engagement Agreement.

16. INFORMATION ACCURACY

The Company aims to provide clear and accurate information about its Services.

However, general Website content may not address every technical, legal or factual circumstance.

Website information is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute personalised legal, financial or investment advice.

Professional recommendations depend on the specific circumstances of the relevant engagement.

17. WEBSITE AVAILABILITY

The Company may modify, suspend or discontinue Website features where reasonably necessary.

The Company does not guarantee uninterrupted Website availability.

Temporary interruptions may occur because of maintenance, technical issues or circumstances beyond reasonable operational control.

Nothing in these Terms excludes rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.

18. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Company’s liability in connection with professional services is governed by the applicable Engagement Agreement and mandatory law.

Any contractual limitation of liability must comply with applicable legal requirements.

Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude liability where exclusion is prohibited by law.

Specific Liability Provisions: [Subject to Legal Review]

19. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES & SANCTIONS

The Company considers enquiries from eligible international clients.

Service availability may be restricted by:

• Applicable sanctions.
• Export controls.
• Regulatory requirements.
• Jurisdiction-specific restrictions.
• Other applicable legal obligations.

The Company may decline or discontinue engagements where continuing would breach applicable law or relevant contractual conditions.

Additional information may be requested to assess client eligibility.

Restricted Jurisdictions Policy: /legal/restricted-jurisdictions

20. TERMINATION OF ENGAGEMENTS

The conditions governing termination of professional engagements should be defined in the relevant Engagement Agreement.

Termination provisions may address:

• Client-initiated termination.
• Company-initiated termination.
• Material contractual breaches.
• Legal or regulatory restrictions.
• Outstanding fees.
• Completed work.
• Treatment of confidential information.
• Delivery of agreed work products.

Specific Termination Conditions: [To Be Confirmed]

Mandatory legal rights remain unaffected.

21. COMPLAINTS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Clients may submit complaints concerning professional services through the Company’s designated contact channels.

The Company should review complaints according to its applicable internal procedures and contractual obligations.

Where a dispute cannot be resolved directly, the available remedies depend on the relevant agreement and applicable law.

Complaints Contact: [To Be Confirmed]

Dispute Resolution Procedure: [To Be Confirmed]

22. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

The governing law and competent jurisdiction applicable to Website use and professional engagements must be determined according to the relevant legal framework and contractual arrangements.

Proposed Governing Law: Principality of Liechtenstein — Subject to Legal Review

Proposed Jurisdiction: [To Be Confirmed]

Nothing in these Terms overrides mandatory consumer protection rights or other non-excludable legal provisions.

23. AMENDMENTS TO THESE TERMS

The Company may update these Terms to reflect changes in its services, operational requirements or applicable law.

Updated versions should identify the relevant effective date.

Changes affecting existing professional engagements are subject to the applicable contractual terms and legal requirements.

24. CONTACT INFORMATION

For enquiries concerning these Terms & Conditions:

Verity Forensic Trace

Email: [Official Company Email]

Website: https://vftrace.com

25. FINAL NOTICE

Verity Forensic Trace provides independent blockchain forensic investigations, cryptocurrency asset tracing, smart contract analysis and digital asset recovery advisory services.

The Company does not provide cryptocurrency custody, exchange services, investment management or legal representation.

The Company does not guarantee the recovery of lost or stolen digital assets.

Professional engagements are subject to agreed contractual terms and applicable legal requirements.

Document Status: Draft — Subject to Legal Review

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