Terms

1. Definitions and Interpretation

1.1 In these General Terms and Conditions (the “Terms”), unless the context otherwise requires:

• “Altharix” or “the Company” means Altharix Digital LLC, a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Sultanate of Oman, having its registered office at 2nd Floor, Tamimah Building, Al Nahdah Road, All Wattayah, PO Box 395, Muscat, Muscat 118, Oman, Sultanate of Oman.
• “Counterparty” means any natural or legal person entering into a contractual, commercial or transactional relationship with the Company.
• “Agreement” means any agreement, arrangement or understanding, whether written or electronic, to which these Terms apply.
• “Digital Assets” means cryptographically secured digital representations of value or rights, including but not limited to cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, recorded on distributed ledger technology.
• “Escrow Services” means escrow, custody or temporary holding services provided by independent third-party law firms or professional service providers and expressly not by the Company.

1.2 Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.

2. Scope and Applicability

2.1 These Terms govern all commercial, contractual and transactional relationships between the Company and any Counterparty, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing.

2.2 The Company operates exclusively on a proprietary basis and does not provide regulated financial services, investment advice, brokerage, exchange, custody or asset management services.

2.3 Nothing in these Terms shall be construed as an offer to the public, solicitation, or invitation to engage in regulated financial activity.

3. Nature of Activities

3.1 The Company conducts transactions solely for its own account and risk, unless explicitly stated otherwise in a separate written agreement.

3.2 The Company does not accept, hold, manage or control client funds or Digital Assets belonging to third parties.

3.3 Where transactions require escrow or temporary holding of assets, such services are performed exclusively by independent third-party law firms or professional service providers, acting under their own legal responsibility.

4. Regulatory Position

4.1 Digital Assets are not recognised as legal tender in the Sultanate of Oman.

4.2 The Company does not represent itself as licensed, authorised or regulated to provide financial services, and no such representation shall be implied.

4.3 Counterparties acknowledge that Digital Asset markets may be subject to evolving regulatory frameworks and that compliance obligations may change over time.

5. Counterparty Obligations

5.1 The Counterparty represents and warrants that it acts in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and sanctions regimes relevant to its jurisdiction.

5.2 The Counterparty shall provide accurate, complete and truthful information for identification, compliance and contractual purposes, including any required KYC or due diligence documentation.

5.3 The Counterparty bears sole responsibility for obtaining independent legal, tax and financial advice prior to entering into any Agreement.

6. Risk Acknowledgement

6.1 The Counterparty expressly acknowledges that transactions involving Digital Assets involve substantial risk, including but not limited to market volatility, technological failure, regulatory change and liquidity risk.

6.2 The Company makes no representation or warranty regarding the future value, performance or legal treatment of any Digital Asset.

6.3 The Counterparty accepts that losses may occur and that the Company shall not be liable for market-driven or external losses.

7. Fees and Payments

7.1 Any fees payable to the Company shall be agreed in writing prior to execution of the relevant transaction.

7.2 Escrow-related fees charged by third-party service providers are determined by such providers and are outside the control of the Company.

7.3 All payments shall be made in cleared funds and in accordance with applicable anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages.

8.2 The Company’s total aggregate liability, if any, shall be limited to the amount expressly paid to the Company under the relevant Agreement.

8.3 The Company shall not be liable for acts or omissions of third-party service providers, including escrow agents, banks, blockchain networks or technology platforms.

9. Force Majeure

9.1 The Company shall not be liable for failure or delay in performance caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, governmental actions, regulatory changes, system failures or blockchain network disruptions.

10. Confidentiality

10.1 All non-public information exchanged between the parties shall be treated as confidential, unless disclosure is required by law or competent authority.

10.2 Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination of the Agreement.

11. Intellectual Property

11.1 All intellectual property rights relating to the Company’s name, branding, documentation and internal methodologies remain the exclusive property of the Company.

11.2 No licence or right is granted to the Counterparty except as expressly agreed in writing.

12. Termination

12.1 The Company may suspend or terminate any Agreement immediately if the Counterparty breaches these Terms or applicable law.

12.2 Termination shall not affect accrued rights or obligations.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

13.1 These Terms and any Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Sultanate of Oman.

13.2 The courts of the Sultanate of Oman shall have exclusive jurisdiction, unless the Company elects arbitration or another dispute resolution mechanism in writing.

14. Amendments

14.1 The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms at any time. Updated versions shall become effective upon publication or notification.

15. Severability

15.1 If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

16. Entire Agreement

16.1 These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the Company and the Counterparty in respect of their subject matter and supersede all prior understandings.