1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using DCP (Delegated Custody Protocol), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use DCP.
DCP is open-source software provided "as is" under the Apache License 2.0. These terms supplement (but do not replace) the Apache-2.0 license.
2. License Grant
Open Source License: DCP is licensed under Apache License 2.0. You are granted:
- Right to use, copy, modify, and distribute DCP
- Right to use DCP for commercial purposes
- Right to sublicense and create derivative works
- Patent grant from contributors
Conditions:
- Include a copy of the Apache-2.0 license in any distribution
- Provide attribution to DCP and its contributors
- State changes made to the original code
- Include NOTICE file if one exists
Full license text: github.com/1lystore/dcp/blob/main/LICENSE
3. User Responsibilities
You are responsible for:
- Password security: Choose a strong, unique password. DCP cannot recover lost passwords.
- Backup: Regularly backup your vault file. Lost vaults cannot be recovered.
- Private keys: DCP manages your private keys locally. You are solely responsible for their security.
- Transaction verification: Always verify transaction details before approving.
- Agent permissions: Configure appropriate budgets and scopes for each agent.
- Software updates: Keep DCP updated for security patches and bug fixes.
⚠️ CRITICAL: If you lose your password or vault file, your funds and data are permanently unrecoverable. DCP has no password reset or recovery mechanism by design.
4. Disclaimer of Warranties
DCP IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.
We make no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
- Security against all vulnerabilities or attacks
- Compatibility with all systems or blockchains
- Accuracy of transaction signing or blockchain interactions
Open source nature: You can inspect the source code at github.com/1lystore/dcp. Use at your own risk.
5. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
The DCP developers, contributors, and 1ly.store are NOT liable for any:
- Loss of funds: Including but not limited to stolen, lost, or incorrectly sent cryptocurrency
- Data loss: Lost passwords, corrupted vaults, or deleted data
- Unauthorized transactions: Transactions signed by compromised agents or malicious code
- Software bugs: Defects, vulnerabilities, or unexpected behavior
- Third-party services: Blockchain network issues, relay server downtime, or API failures
- Regulatory issues: Compliance with local laws regarding cryptocurrency custody
Maximum liability (if any) is limited to $0 USD. DCP is free software with no paid services.
6. Prohibited Uses
You may NOT use DCP to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Facilitate money laundering, terrorism financing, or other illegal activities
- Attack, abuse, or overload the public relay server (rate limits apply)
- Reverse engineer DCP for malicious purposes
- Misrepresent DCP's security guarantees or capabilities
Relay server abuse: The public relay at relay.dcp.1ly.store has rate limits (60 requests/minute per vault). Abusive usage may result in IP bans. Self-host your own relay to avoid restrictions.
7. Termination
You may stop using DCP at any time by:
- Uninstalling the software
- Deleting your vault file (WARNING: This is permanent and unrecoverable)
- Exporting your private keys to another wallet system before deletion
We may terminate relay server access if you:
- Abuse the service (DDoS, spam, excessive requests)
- Violate these terms
- Engage in illegal activities
Note: Relay server termination does not affect your ability to use DCP in local-only mode.
8. Intellectual Property
Open Source: DCP is licensed under Apache-2.0. All code contributions are licensed under the same terms.
Trademarks: "DCP" and "Delegated Custody Protocol" are project names. You may use them to refer to the software but not to imply endorsement without permission.
Third-party code: DCP uses open-source dependencies. See package.json for full attribution.
9. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the Apache License 2.0. For matters not covered by Apache-2.0:
- Disputes will be resolved under the laws of your local jurisdiction
- DCP is global open-source software with no central entity
- Relay server operated by 1ly.store may have separate terms (see relay documentation)
10. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms as DCP evolves. Material changes will be announced via:
Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of new terms.
11. Contact
For questions about these terms:
⚠️ Important Reminder
DCP is self-custody software. You are your own bank. There is no customer support to recover lost passwords or reverse transactions. Always backup your vault and verify transaction details.
DCP is open-source software licensed under Apache-2.0. Review the source code at github.com/1lystore/dcp