Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChainCraft ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", "our"). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the ChainCraft platform, including all associated services, features, and content. By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

ChainCraft is operated as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) educational platform that provides tools and infrastructure for learning blockchain technology, smart contract development, and decentralized application (dApp) architecture.

2. Nature of Service — Educational Platform

ChainCraft is strictly an educational and development learning platform. Our services include:

• Private Blockchain Node: A sandboxed Geth (Go-Ethereum) node running on a private, isolated development network (not Ethereum mainnet or any public blockchain). All tokens, coins, and assets on this network have zero real-world monetary value.
• Smart Contract Development Tools: Templates and deployment tools for learning Solidity smart contract development (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, Governance, Oracle patterns).
• IPFS Storage Integration: Tools to learn about decentralized file storage using the InterPlanetary File System protocol.
• NFT Minting Tools: Educational tools for understanding Non-Fungible Token standards. All NFTs are minted on our private development chain and have no real-world value or market.
• Governance and DAO Tools: Simulated governance mechanisms for learning about Decentralized Autonomous Organization structures.
• Oracle and Data Feed Tools: Educational tools for understanding how off-chain data integrates with smart contracts.
• Cryptographic Utilities: Hashing, signing, encryption, Merkle trees, and secret sharing tools for learning applied cryptography.

ChainCraft does NOT:

• Facilitate trading, buying, selling, or exchanging of any cryptocurrency or digital asset
• Provide cryptocurrency mining services or infrastructure
• Operate on any public blockchain network (Ethereum mainnet, BSC, Polygon, etc.)
• Offer any financial services, investment advice, or asset management
• Enable real-world financial transactions using blockchain technology
• Function as a cryptocurrency wallet for real digital assets
• Provide any token, coin, or asset with real monetary value

3. Account Registration

To use ChainCraft, you must create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep your account information up to date. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

You must be at least 18 years of age to create an account. By registering, you represent that you meet this age requirement.

4. Subscription Plans and Payments

ChainCraft offers subscription-based access to its educational tools. Payments are processed securely through Razorpay, a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) authorized payment gateway.

• All prices are listed in Indian Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable taxes unless stated otherwise.
• Subscription fees are billed on a recurring basis (monthly or annually) depending on the plan selected.
• You authorize us to charge your chosen payment method for the subscription fees.
• Payments are for access to educational tools and development infrastructure only — not for any cryptocurrency, digital asset, or financial instrument.

5. Acceptable Use Policy

You agree to use ChainCraft solely for lawful educational and development purposes. You shall not:

• Use the platform for any illegal activity or in violation of any applicable law
• Attempt to use the platform's development tools to interact with public blockchains for financial gain
• Represent any token or asset created on our private development chain as having real-world value
• Use the platform to develop or deploy malicious smart contracts
• Attempt to circumvent security measures, access controls, or rate limits
• Share your API keys or account credentials with unauthorized parties
• Use the platform to store illegal, harmful, or infringing content on IPFS
• Engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the platform's services

6. Intellectual Property

All content, code, documentation, and materials provided through ChainCraft are owned by us or our licensors. Smart contract templates are provided under open-source licenses (as specified per template). Code and content you create using our tools remains your intellectual property.

7. Data and Privacy

Your use of ChainCraft is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

8. Limitation of Liability

ChainCraft is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the platform. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you in the 12 months preceding the claim.

We are not responsible for any loss resulting from your use of educational tools, including but not limited to incorrect understanding of blockchain concepts applied outside our platform.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your account at our discretion if you violate these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the platform ceases immediately. You may cancel your subscription at any time through the billing settings in your dashboard.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India. Before initiating legal proceedings, you agree to attempt good-faith resolution through our support channels.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the platform. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, contact us at our contact page.