1. Purpose and Status of this Document

This Privacy Policy and Network Disclosure Policy describes the operational structure, data handling practices, and technical architecture of the Quantova protocol.

This Policy is provided for informational and technical disclosure purposes only. It does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice and does not create any contractual investment relationship.

2. Entity Structure and Functional Separation

2.1 Quantova Inc. (United States)

Quantova Inc. is a United States incorporated software development and treasury coordination entity.

Its functions are strictly limited to,

• Coordination of protocol software development activities
• Management of corporate treasury assets for internal operational and development purposes
• Participation in governance processes strictly under identical procedural rules applicable to other eligible participants
• Maintenance of intellectual property rights over protocol software infrastructure, subject to applicable licensing frameworks

Quantova Inc. does not operate the Quantova blockchain, does not control consensus, and does not administer protocol execution.

For avoidance of doubt,

• Shareholders and investors in Quantova Inc. do not have any authority over protocol consensus, validator operations, or blockchain state
• Corporate governance of Quantova Inc. is independent from protocol governance mechanisms

2.2 Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd. performs ecosystem support functions including,

• Developer programs and grant administration
• Ecosystem events and communications
• Community and ecosystem coordination activities

This entity does not operate network infrastructure, does not control consensus, and does not have authority over protocol state or upgrades.

3. Protocol Nature and Decentralisation

Quantova is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain protocol operating through distributed software execution.

Accordingly,

• Consensus is determined by independent validators operating distributed infrastructure
• Blockchain state is produced through protocol defined rules without central operator control
• No single entity controls transaction ordering, validation, or finality
• Protocol execution is emergent from distributed participant activity

Quantova Inc. does not operate or control network consensus or blockchain state.

4. Non Custodial Design

The Quantova protocol is non custodial.

Accordingly,

• No Quantova entity has access to user private keys
• No Quantova entity stores, recovers, or manages wallet credentials
• Users retain sole responsibility for cryptographic key management
• Transactions are executed solely through user-signed cryptographic instructions

5. Governance System

All protocol level changes are governed through the Quantova Governance System.

• All changes require formal proposal and voting procedures
• Execution is determined by predefined consensus thresholds
• No corporate entity has unilateral authority to modify protocol state
• Governance participation by Quantova Inc. is structurally identical to other eligible participants

Governance outcomes are executed through protocol defined consensus mechanisms.

6. QTOV Token and Treasury Disclosure

QTOV is a protocol native digital asset used for governance signaling and protocol defined functionality.

For avoidance of doubt,

• QTOV does not represent equity, debt, or ownership in any legal entity
• QTOV does not confer rights to profits, dividends, or revenue distributions
• QTOV does not constitute a claim against Quantova Inc, Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd., or any affiliated entity.
• QTOV is not structured, marketed, or represented as an investment product

Quantova Inc. may hold QTOV or other digital assets as part of its corporate treasury.

Such holdings are,

• Recorded as corporate balance sheet assets
• Managed independently of protocol consensus
• Not used to control, direct or influence blockchain state or governance outcomes
• Subject to applicable accounting, legal, and regulatory requirements

Treasury activities do not confer protocol control rights.

7. Smart Contract Execution Environment (QVM)

The Quantova Virtual Machine (QVM) provides a deterministic execution environment for smart contracts.

• Smart contract deployment is permissionless unless restricted by governance rules
• Quantova does not review, approve, or certify third party code
• Execution outcomes are determined solely by protocol logic and input data
• No entity exercises discretionary control over contract execution

8. Data Collection and Website Usage

The Quantova website and infrastructure may collect limited technical data, including,

• IP address information
• Device and browser metadata
• System access logs and timestamps

Such data is used solely for,

• Network security
• Abuse prevention
• Infrastructure reliability and diagnostics

No personal data is sold or commercialized.

9. Regulatory Positioning

Nothing in this Policy shall be interpreted as,

• An offer or solicitation of securities
• Investment advice or financial recommendation
• A guarantee of financial return or asset performance
• A representation of regulatory classification in any jurisdiction

Users are solely responsible for determining the legal status of their participation.

10. Risk Disclosure

Participation in decentralized protocol systems involves inherent risks, including,

• Market volatility of digital assets
• Software vulnerabilities or exploits
• Governance approved protocol changes
• Network congestion or operational failures

All participation is undertaken at the sole risk of the user.

11. Law Enforcement and Legal Compliance

Where required by applicable law, protocol participants and ecosystem operators may respond to lawful requests from competent authorities.

This may include,

• AML / CTF compliance obligations
• Legal investigation support where applicable
• Jurisdictionally required disclosures

Nothing in this Policy limits applicable legal obligations.

12. Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights associated with Quantova protocol software are held by Quantova Inc.

United States, subject to applicable open source licenses and governance defined licensing frameworks.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,

• No fiduciary relationship exists between Quantova entities and protocol participants
• No liability is assumed for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• No responsibility is accepted for third party smart contracts or integrations
• All use of the protocol is at the sole risk of participants

14. Amendments

This Policy may be updated to reflect governance decisions, operational changes, or legal requirements.

Continued use of the protocol constitutes acknowledgment of the most current version.

15. Contact and Governance Access

All governance, compliance, or legal inquiries must be submitted through official Quantova governance channels published on the protocol website.