Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: May 18, 2025 Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Welcome to the AnteX decentralized exchange platform (DEX) (“we”). Please carefully read and understand these Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) before accessing or using AnteX services. By using AnteX, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.

1. Scope of Services

1.1 AnteX provides blockchain-based decentralized financial services, including but not limited to:

  • Perpetual contracts and decentralized trading

  • On-chain matching engine and order book system

  • Cross-chain communication and decentralized oracle services

  • Liquidity pools, points, and rewards programs

1.2 AnteX does not provide fiat custody or payment clearing services. All assets remain self-custodied in users’ personal wallets, to which the platform has no access.

2. User Eligibility

2.1 To use AnteX, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old or of legal age in your jurisdiction;

  • Confirm that the laws of your country or region permit you to use decentralized financial services;

  • Not be listed on any sanctions lists (e.g., OFAC, UN sanctions list).

2.2 If you do not meet these requirements, you must not use the services.

3. User Obligations

3.1 Asset & Account Security

  • Users are solely responsible for safeguarding their wallets, private keys, and seed phrases.

  • AnteX does not store or request private keys or seed phrases under any circumstances.

3.2 Lawful Use

  • Users must not use AnteX for illegal activities, including but not limited to money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or market manipulation.

  • Users must comply with the applicable laws of their jurisdiction and bear responsibility for legal compliance.

3.3 Risk Awareness

  • Users understand and agree that digital assets and leveraged trading are high-risk activities and may result in partial or total loss of assets.

4. Platform Rights

4.1 AnteX reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate services as necessary to maintain security and compliance.

4.2 If users engage in violations (including but not limited to wash trading, self-trading, or market manipulation), AnteX may take action, including freezing rewards, restricting usage, or banning accounts.

5. Risk Warnings

  • Market Risk: Digital asset prices are highly volatile and may cause significant losses.

  • Leverage Risk: Leverage magnifies both potential gains and losses.

  • Technology Risk: Network congestion, smart contract vulnerabilities, oracle failures, or hacking may cause interruptions or asset losses.

  • Compliance Risk: Regulatory differences across jurisdictions may restrict trading or product usage.

6. Intellectual Property & Open Source Code

6.1 Platform Intellectual Property

  • The design, trademarks, logos, interface, and proprietary source code of the AnteX platform belong to AnteX or its affiliates and are protected under copyright and trademark law.

  • Users may not copy, modify, distribute, or commercialize these assets without written permission.

6.2 Open Source Components

  • Certain components identified in the AnteX whitepaper are open-sourced and may be used under the relevant licenses (e.g., MIT / GPL / Apache 2.0).

  • Open-source code is limited to learning, research, and secondary development, and does not authorize use of the AnteX trademark or brand.

  • Any derivative project must clearly state it is unrelated to AnteX to avoid misleading users.

6.3 Limitations & Liability

  • AnteX is not liable for any derivative projects created from its open-source components.

  • Users assume full responsibility for compliance and risks when using open-source components.

7. Disclaimer

7.1 As a decentralized platform, AnteX does not directly participate in user trades and bears no responsibility for user profits, losses, tax obligations, or compliance risks.

7.2 While the platform strives to ensure service stability, it does not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free trading.

7.3 AnteX shall not be held liable for losses caused by force majeure events, including but not limited to hacking, blockchain forks, system failures, or extreme market volatility.

8. Policy Updates

AnteX reserves the right to update or amend these Terms at any time. Updated Terms will be published on the official website or app and will take effect immediately upon publication.

9. Contact Us

For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us:

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