ALEDGER PLATFORM MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

ALEDGER PLATFORM

MASTER TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: March 15, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Aledger platform. These Master Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Amaterasu Research LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Aledger," "we," "us," or "our") and you, the user of the Aledger platform ("you" or "User").

PLEASE READ THESE TERMS CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM. BY ACCESSING OR USING THE PLATFORM, OR BY CLICKING TO ACCEPT THESE TERMS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND ALL TERMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Platform.

2. DEFINITIONS

"AFI Token" means the utility token native to the Aledger Network ecosystem that enables various functions within the Platform.

"Applicable Law" means all laws, statutes, regulations, directives, and binding codes of practice applicable to these Terms.

"Content" means any information, text, graphics, photos, or other materials uploaded, downloaded, or appearing on the Platform.

"Device" means any WiFi hardware device purchased through the Platform or otherwise registered to the Platform.

"Platform" means the Aledger website (https://aledger.network), mobile applications, and related services, including the Aledger Network.

"Services" means any services provided through the Platform, including Device registration, staking, and network participation.

"User Account" means the account created by a User to access and use the Platform.

3. USER ACCOUNTS

3.1 Registration Requirements

To create a User Account, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction, whichever is higher;

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information;

• Maintain and promptly update your information; and

• Maintain the security of your User Account.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Safeguarding your User Account login credentials;

• All activities that occur under your User Account; and

• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use of your User Account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your User Account if any information provided proves to be inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete, or if we have reason to believe your account has been compromised.

3.3 One Person, One Account

Each person may maintain only one User Account. If we determine that you have created multiple accounts, we may, in our sole discretion, terminate, suspend, or place restrictions on your accounts.

4. PLATFORM RULES AND CONDUCT

4.1 Compliance with Laws

You agree to use the Platform in compliance with all Applicable Laws, including federal, state, local, and international laws, rules, and regulations.

4.2 Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

• Violate any Applicable Law or these Terms;

• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

• Interfere with or disrupt the Platform or servers or networks connected to the Platform;

• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Platform or any other systems or networks connected to the Platform;

• Use the Platform for any fraudulent or illegal purpose;

• Engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Platform;

• Introduce any viruses, trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other harmful material to the Platform;

• Collect or track personal information of other users;

• Create or operate a pyramid scheme, fraud, or other similar practice;

• Engage in wash trading, spoofing, or other manipulative trading activities;

• Use the Platform to launder money or finance terrorism; or

• Assist any third party in doing any of the foregoing.

4.3 Content Guidelines

You agree not to post, upload, or share Content that:

• Is unlawful, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading;

• Infringes upon the rights of others, including intellectual property rights;

• Contains software viruses or any other code designed to interrupt, destroy, or limit the functionality of computer software or hardware;

• Is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, vulgar, or offensive;

• Promotes discrimination, bigotry, racism, hatred, harassment, or harm against any individual or group; or

• Is violent or threatening or promotes violence or actions that threaten any person or entity.

5. AFI TOKENS

5.1 Token Utility

AFI Tokens are utility tokens designed to facilitate transactions and operations within the Platform. AFI Tokens are not intended as investments, securities, commodities, swaps on a commodity, or any other financial instruments.

5.2 No Guarantee of Value

The value of AFI Tokens may fluctuate significantly. We make no guarantees regarding the value of AFI Tokens or the liquidity of AFI Tokens. You acknowledge that you may lose the entire value of your AFI Tokens.

5.3 Regulatory Compliance

If regulatory requirements change such that certain activities involving AFI Tokens become subject to additional regulations, we may take necessary steps to comply with such regulations, which may include:

• Restricting transfers of AFI Tokens;

• Requiring additional verification of identity or other information from you; or

• Other measures as necessary to comply with Applicable Law.

6. DEVICES AND STAKING

6.1 Additional Agreements

Purchase and use of Devices, participation in staking, and operation of nodes are subject to additional agreements that will be presented at the relevant time. Such agreements are incorporated by reference into these Terms.

6.2 No Guaranteed Returns

Any information regarding potential returns or rewards from Device operation, staking, or node participation:

• Is provided for informational purposes only;

• Is not a guarantee of actual returns;

• May be subject to change based on various factors including network performance, token value fluctuations, and protocol revenue; and

• Should not be construed as investment advice.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

7.1 Our Intellectual Property

The Platform, including all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof), is owned by Aledger, its licensors, or other providers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

7.2 Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Platform for your personal or internal business purposes.

7.3 Restrictions

You may not:

• Reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our Platform, except as permitted by these Terms;

• Delete or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notices from copies of materials from the Platform;

• Access or use the Platform for developing or creating a competitive product or service; or

• License, sell, rent, lease, transfer, assign, distribute, host, or otherwise commercially exploit the Platform.

7.4 User Content License

By posting, uploading, or sharing Content through the Platform, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display such Content in any media formats and through any media channels.

8. PRIVACY

8.1 Privacy Policy

Our Privacy Policy, available at [https://aledger.network/privacy-policy], describes how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use the Platform. By using the Platform, you consent to our collection, use, and sharing of information as described in the Privacy Policy.

8.2 Modifications to Privacy Policy

We may modify the Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes to how we treat our users' personal information, we will notify you through a notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such notice constitutes your acceptance of the modified Privacy Policy.

9. DISCLAIMERS

9.1 "As Is" and "As Available"

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9.2 No Guarantees

WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT:

• THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS;

• THE PLATFORM WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE;

• THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE PLATFORM WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE;

• THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE PLATFORM WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS; OR

• ANY ERRORS IN THE PLATFORM WILL BE CORRECTED.

9.3 Third-Party Services

The Platform may integrate with or provide links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for any such third-party services or content and shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by your use of such third-party services or content.

9.4 Internet Delays

YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, DELAYS, AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF THE INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DELAYS, DELIVERY FAILURES, OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM SUCH PROBLEMS.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 Types of Damages

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ALEDGER, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

• YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE PLATFORM;

• ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE PLATFORM;

• ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE PLATFORM; OR

• UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

10.2 Cap on Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) $100 OR (B) THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO US DURING THE SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

10.3 Essential Purpose

THE LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN ALEDGER AND YOU. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

11. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Aledger, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and service providers from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms;

• Your use of the Platform, including any data or content transmitted or received by you;

• Your violation of any third-party right, including without limitation any intellectual property right, publicity, confidentiality, property, or privacy right; or

• Your violation of any Applicable Law or regulation.

12. TERMINATION

12.1 Termination by User

You may terminate these Terms at any time by closing your User Account and discontinuing use of the Platform.

12.2 Termination by Aledger

We may terminate or suspend your User Account and access to the Platform immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, if you breach these Terms.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Platform will immediately cease. If your User Account is terminated for any reason, you will continue to be bound by these Terms which by their nature should survive termination, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution provisions.

13. CHANGES TO TERMS

We may modify these Terms at any time by posting the revised Terms on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after the effective date of the revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of such Terms. If you do not agree to the revised Terms, you must stop using the Platform.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

14.1 Mandatory Arbitration

ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY, OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THESE TERMS OR THE PLATFORM, INCLUDING THE VALIDITY, INVALIDITY, BREACH, OR TERMINATION THEREOF, SHALL BE RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") THEN IN EFFECT.

14.2 Arbitration Process

The arbitration shall be conducted by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with the AAA Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be [CITY, STATE]. The language of the arbitration shall be English. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding upon both parties.

14.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AND ALEDGER AGREE THAT EACH MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY IN YOUR OR ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. Further, unless both you and Aledger agree otherwise, the arbitrator may not consolidate more than one person's claims, and may not otherwise preside over any form of a representative or class proceeding.

14.4 Small Claims Court Option

Notwithstanding the foregoing, you may bring an individual action in the small claims court of your state or municipality if the action is within that court's jurisdiction and is pending only in that court.

14.5 Opt-Out Right

You have the right to opt out of the provisions of this Section by sending written notice of your decision to opt out to the following address: [ADDRESS] within 30 days following the date you first accept these Terms. You must include your name, address, and clear statement of your intent to opt out of these arbitration provisions. If you opt out of these arbitration provisions, the remainder of these Terms will continue to apply to you.

15. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms or the Platform shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule.

16. MISCELLANEOUS

16.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other agreements expressly incorporated by reference herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Aledger concerning the Platform.

16.2 No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision. The waiver of any such right or provision will be effective only if in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Aledger.

16.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms remain in full force and effect.

16.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms, by operation of law or otherwise, without our prior written consent. Any attempt by you to assign or transfer these Terms without such consent will be null and void. We may freely assign or transfer these Terms without restriction.

16.5 Force Majeure

We will not be liable or responsible to you, nor be deemed to have defaulted or breached these Terms, for any failure or delay in our performance under these Terms when such failure or delay is caused by or results from events beyond our reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, fire, earthquake, explosion, governmental actions, war, invasion or hostilities, terrorist threats or acts, riot or other civil unrest, national emergency, epidemic, pandemic, lockouts, strikes or other labor disputes, or restraints or delays affecting carriers or inability or delay in obtaining supplies of adequate or suitable materials.

16.6 No Agency

No agency, partnership, joint venture, or employment is created as a result of these Terms, and you do not have any authority of any kind to bind Aledger in any respect whatsoever.

16.7 Notices

All notices under these Terms will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when received, if personally delivered; when receipt is electronically confirmed, if transmitted by email; and upon receipt, if sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid.

16.8 Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Amaterasu Research LL

By accessing or using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms.