Terms of Service

Agreement Overview

Welcome to Chain Pot ("Platform", "Service"), a platform of skill-based, real-time multiplayer games built on the Solana blockchain. The Platform hosts more than one game — including the snake-style arena (Chain Pot) and the 2D football match (Chain Cup) — and may add further games over time; these Terms apply to all of them ("Game" or "Games"). By accessing or using our application, you ("User", "Player", "you") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

📋 Summary: This document covers your rights and obligations when using chain-pot, including entry fees, fair play rules, and liability limitations. Please read carefully before playing.

1. Skill-Based Gaming Classification

1.1 Nature of Competition

Chain Pot is a skill-based game where outcomes are determined predominantly by:

• Physical dexterity and reaction time
• Strategic decision-making
• Pattern recognition and spatial awareness
• Experience and practice
• Game knowledge and map awareness
• Teamwork, positioning, and coordination (in team-based games such as Chain Cup football)

1.2 Not a Game of Chance

Unlike games of chance, the outcome of each match is not determined by random number generators, dice rolls, or any element of luck. Players compete directly against each other in real-time, and the most skilled player — or, in team games, the most skilled team — wins.

1.3 Skill Predominance

Statistical analysis of gameplay demonstrates that player skill is the predominant factor in determining match outcomes. Factors such as:

• Win rate correlation with experience
• Consistent performance by top players
• Improvement over time with practice

All support the classification of chain-pot as a game of skill.

2. Entry Fees, Commissions & Payouts

2.1 Entry Fees (Wagers)

• Players participate by committing Solana (SOL) as an entry fee
• Entry fees are pooled into a match pot (FIX / DUO / SNAKE / football FB*) or held as a per-room balance (CASHOUT)
• Minimum and maximum entry amounts are displayed before each match
• Entry fee tiers: 0.1 SOL, 0.5 SOL, 1.0 SOL, and additional fixed-size FIX tiers (FIX3 / FIX5 / FIX10 / FIX15 / FIX20)
• CASHOUT rooms run continuously at three tiers: 0.1 SOL, 0.5 SOL, and 1.0 SOL
• Football matches (FB1V1 … FB8V8, two teams of 1–8) charge a fixed per-seat entry (default 0.1 SOL per player); every seat on both teams stakes into the same match pot

2.2 Platform Commission

2.3 Winner Payouts

• The match winner — or, in team games (football), the winning team — receives 95% of the total pot (a winning team splits it equally, with any indivisible rounding dust going to one member)
• Payouts are processed automatically via smart contract within seconds
• Funds are deposited directly to your connected wallet
• No withdrawal requests required – winnings are instant

2.4 Match Types & Prize Distribution

2.5 Refund Policy

⚠️ Important: All entry fees are final once a match begins. However:

• Waiting Rooms: You may leave any match lobby while the status is "Waiting". Your entry fee is automatically refunded to your wallet via the smart contract.
• 1v1 Cancellations: Room creators can cancel a pending 1v1 match if no opponent has joined. The full entry is refunded (only on-chain transaction gas is forfeited).
• Active Matches: Funds cannot be refunded for voluntary exits, disconnects, or elimination once the match starts.
• CASHOUT Rooms: Entry fees in CASHOUT rooms are not refundable. Once you spawn, your fee is held as your in-room balance and is at risk: kills credit other players, and dying drops your balance as collectible pellets. You may withdraw your remaining balance at any time via the cash-out action; voluntary disconnects without cashing out forfeit any unclaimed balance.

2.6 Revenue Share Rewards

To reward top performers, the Platform distributes 10% of total monthly platform revenue to the top 3 players in each of the following categories:

• Total Score — game-specific points: pellets eaten in the snake modes (SNAKE / DUO / FIX) + CASHOUT pellets collected, and goals scored in football matches
• Eliminations / Goals — snake-vs-snake kills in the snake modes, and goals scored in football, attributed to the player
• Games Played — number of matches the player participated in across all games (snake matches, CASHOUT sessions, and football matches)

Leaderboards and these reward categories are tracked separately per game — your snake standing and your Chain Cup (football) standing are independent of one another.

Distribution:

• 1st Place: 2% of revenue
• 2nd Place: 1% of revenue
• 3rd Place: 0.3% of revenue

Rewards are calculated at the end of each calendar month and distributed manually within 7 days. Distribution may be paused or adjusted at the Platform's discretion if anti-cheat or fairness concerns are identified prior to payout.

2.7 Referral Program

The Platform operates a referral program that pays existing players a share of the platform fee paid by users they introduce. The program is governed by the following rules:

2.7.1 Sharing & Binding

• Each Player is issued a unique referral link and code, accessible from the Profile page.
• A new user becomes a "referee" of the inviting Player ("referrer") at the moment they first land on the Service through the referrer's link and connect a Solana wallet for the first time. The binding is recorded against the referee's wallet on first authentication.
• A wallet can only ever be bound to one referrer, and the binding is permanent and immutable — it cannot be reassigned, transferred, or removed at the Player's request.
• Self-referrals are prohibited. Any attempt to refer yourself, or to bind multiple wallets you control to each other, constitutes Referral System Abuse under §5.1 and forfeits the resulting balances.

2.7.2 Earnings

While a referee is within the active earning window, the referrer accrues 20% of the platform fee paid on every match the referee joins:

Earnings are computed and credited automatically; no action by the referrer is required.

2.7.3 Earning Window

• The earning window is 365 days from the moment the referee's wallet is bound.
• After the window closes, no further credits accrue from that referee. Already-credited balances are not affected.
• The Platform may at its discretion extend, shorten, or pause the window for any individual binding in response to abuse, regulatory requirements, or anti-cheat findings (with the same notice obligations as §7.2).

2.7.4 Settlement & Claims

• For DUO / FIX / SNAKE rooms, the referrer's share is routed atomically by the on-chain program at the moment the referee's seat is settled — there is no off-chain queue or batch.
• For CASHOUT rooms, the referrer's share is routed atomically at the moment the referee joins the room.
• Earnings are reflected as a claimable balance on the referrer's Profile page, alongside the source room and referee wallet for each credit.
• A minimum claim threshold of 0.001 SOL applies to prevent wasted on-chain gas on negligible amounts.
• Claims are processed on-chain and settle to the referrer's wallet within seconds, identically to match payouts. Claim transactions are idempotent — duplicate submissions cannot pay out twice.

2.7.5 Eligibility Restrictions

• A referrer must hold a valid Player account (§3) in good standing. Banned, suspended, or terminated accounts forfeit any unclaimed referral balance and stop accruing future credits.
• Both the referrer and the referee must be eligible Persons under §3.1, §3.2, and §3.5. Credits attributable to a referee who is later determined to be a Restricted Person (§3.5) are reversible at the Platform's discretion.
• The Platform reserves the right to invalidate, claw back, or withhold referral credits where Referral System Abuse (§5.1) is suspected, including but not limited to circular referrals, multi-account schemes, wash trading between bound wallets, or coordinated abuse.

2.7.6 Modifications

The Platform may modify the referral share, earning window, claim minimum, or any other parameter of the program with the notice required by §7.2 (modifications to fee structures). Material changes will not retroactively reduce already-credited balances.

3. Eligibility Requirements

3.1 Age Requirement

You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher) to use this Service.

3.2 Jurisdictional Compliance

• It is your sole responsibility to verify that skill-based gaming with monetary prizes is legal in your jurisdiction
• The Platform does not provide legal advice regarding local regulations
• We reserve the right to restrict access from certain regions
• Access may be blocked from sanctioned countries

3.3 One Account Per Person

Each individual may maintain only one account. Multiple accounts are prohibited and may result in permanent bans and fund confiscation.

3.4 Technical Requirements

To use the Service, you need:

• A compatible web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge – latest versions)
• A Solana-compatible wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, etc.)
• Stable internet connection (minimum 1 Mbps recommended)
• JavaScript enabled

3.5 Restricted Persons

The following persons are prohibited from using the Service:

• Employees, contractors, and affiliates of the Platform
• Immediate family members of Platform employees
• Persons under any gambling self-exclusion program
• Residents of jurisdictions where skill-gaming is prohibited

4. Wallet & Security

4.1 Self-Custody

• You are solely responsible for securing your Solana wallet and private keys
• The Platform has no access to your private keys
• We cannot recover funds lost due to compromised wallets, phishing, or user error

4.2 Wallet Connection

By connecting your wallet, you authorize the Platform to:

• Read your public wallet address
• Request transaction signatures for game entries and shop purchases
• Display your balance and transaction history

5. Fair Play & Prohibited Conduct

5.1 Prohibited Activities

The following are strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account termination:

Team games: in football (FB1V1–FB8V8), cooperating and coordinating with your own teammates is the intended way to play and is fully permitted. "Collusion" above refers to colluding with opponents — e.g. pre-arranging a result, deliberately throwing a match, or splitting a pot off-platform between opposing sides.

5.2 Anti-Cheat Systems

We employ automated and manual anti-cheat detection:

• Real-time movement validation
• Statistical anomaly detection
• Behavioral pattern analysis
• Input timing analysis
• All gameplay is logged and may be reviewed for integrity violations

5.3 Reporting Violations

If you suspect another player of cheating or misconduct:

1. Note the match ID and approximate time
2. Contact support@chain-pot.io with details
3. Include any screenshots or recordings if available
4. Reports are reviewed within 48 hours

5.4 Appeals Process

If you believe you were wrongly penalized:

1. Email appeals@chain-pot.io within 14 days
2. Include your wallet address and match details
3. Provide any evidence supporting your case
4. Appeals are reviewed within 7 business days
5. Appeal decisions are final

6. Intellectual Property

6.1 Platform Ownership

All content, graphics, code, and trademarks associated with chain-pot are owned by or licensed to the Platform. You may not copy, modify, or distribute any Platform content without written permission.

6.2 User Content

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas submitted to us become our property and may be used without compensation or attribution.

7. Service Availability & Maintenance

7.1 Uptime

While we strive for maximum availability, we do not guarantee uninterrupted service. Scheduled maintenance will be announced at least 24 hours in advance when possible.

7.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to:

• Modify game mechanics and rules
• Adjust fee structures with 7 days notice
• Add or remove features
• Change match formats and prize structures

7.3 Service Suspension

We may suspend service temporarily for:

• Emergency maintenance
• Security threats
• Regulatory compliance
• Force majeure events

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 Service Provided "As Is"

The Platform is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement
• Accuracy or reliability

8.2 No Liability For

We are not liable for losses arising from:

• Solana blockchain network failures, congestion, or outages
• Internet connectivity issues or latency
• Device incompatibility or hardware failure
• Third-party wallet provider issues
• Smart contract vulnerabilities (despite best efforts)
• Actions of other players
• Regulatory changes affecting your access
• Loss of cryptocurrency due to market volatility
• Unauthorized access due to user negligence

8.3 Maximum Liability

In no event shall our total liability exceed the amount you paid in entry fees during the 30 days preceding the claim.

8.4 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Platform, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Service
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any third-party rights
• Any content you submit or transmit

9. Account Termination

9.1 Voluntary Termination

You may stop using the Service at any time by disconnecting your wallet. There is no formal account deletion process as we do not store personal information.

9.2 Termination by Platform

We may terminate or suspend your access immediately, without prior notice, for:

• Violation of these Terms
• Fraudulent or illegal activity
• Repeated misconduct
• Extended inactivity (12+ months)
• Regulatory requirements

9.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Access to the Platform is revoked
• Pending match entries may be forfeited
• Shop inventory may be forfeited for violations
• Legitimate unclaimed winnings can be requested via support

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1 Informal Resolution

Before initiating formal proceedings, you agree to contact us at support@chain-pot.io and attempt to resolve disputes informally for at least 30 days.

10.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any disputes not resolved informally shall be settled by binding arbitration, except for disputes involving intellectual property or seeking injunctive relief.

10.3 Class Action Waiver

You agree to resolve disputes only on an individual basis and waive any right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.

10.4 Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Croatia. Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Zagreb, Croatia.

11. Modifications to Terms

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be announced via:

• In-app notification
• Update to the "Effective Date" above
• Email notification (if provided)

Continued use after 14 days of notice constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms. If you disagree with changes, you must stop using the Service.

12. Miscellaneous Provisions

12.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and Risk Disclosure, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Platform.

12.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full effect.

12.3 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it later.

12.4 Assignment

You may not assign your rights under these Terms. We may assign our rights to any successor entity.

12.5 Force Majeure

We are not liable for failures due to circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, government actions, or internet/infrastructure failures.

12.6 Language

These Terms are written in English. Any translations are for convenience only; the English version governs.

13. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, contact us:

Community:

• 💬 Discord: discord.gg/aHj7pStqVC
• 🐦 Twitter/X: @chainpotio
• 📘 Documentation: docs.chain-pot.io

✅ Acceptance: By using chain-pot, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Risk Disclosure.

Last reviewed: 3 June 2026