1. Status and Nature of this Document

This Terms of Use Terms governs access to and interaction with the Quantova protocol software, including the Quantova Virtual Machine (QVM), consensus software, validator interfaces, and related protocol components.

This document is a technical software disclosure governing access and usage conditions only. It does not constitute an offer, solicitation, investment contract, or financial instrument.

Access to the protocol is independent of any contractual relationship with Quantova Inc. or Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd., except as expressly set out in this document.

2. Nature of the Quantova Protocol

Quantova is a decentralized software protocol operating on a peer to peer blockchain network.

For purposes of this disclosure,

• The protocol operates through distributed consensus among independent validators
• Blockchain state, transaction ordering, and finality are determined by protocol defined rules
• No single legal entity operates, administers, or controls network execution
• Participation in network validation is open and determined by protocol software execution conditions

Quantova Inc. does not operate or control the Quantova network or its consensus process.

3. Entity Role Limitation and Separation

3.1 Quantova Inc. (United States)

Quantova Inc. is a 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 software components subject to applicable license terms

Quantova Inc. does not operate validator infrastructure, does not control consensus, and does not determine protocol outcomes.

Participation by Quantova Inc. in governance does not confer unilateral authority, operational control, or decision making dominance over protocol execution.

3.2 Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

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

• Developer grant coordination
• Ecosystem communication and event facilitation
• Administrative support for ecosystem programs

This entity does not participate in consensus, does not operate blockchain infrastructure, and does not control protocol state or execution.

4. Non Custodial Architecture

The Quantova protocol is non custodial.

Accordingly,

• No Quantova entity has access to private keys or wallet credentials
• No Quantova entity stores, controls, or recovers user cryptographic keys
• Users retain sole responsibility for key management and transaction authorization
• All transactions are executed through user signed cryptographic operations

5. Quantova Virtual Machine (QVM)

The Quantova Virtual Machine (QVM) is a deterministic execution environment for smart contract deployment.

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

6. Governance System

Protocol changes are governed through the Quantova Governance System.

• All protocol changes require formal proposals and defined voting procedures
• Execution is determined by protocol defined quorum and consensus thresholds
• No single entity has unilateral authority to modify protocol state
• Governance participation by Quantova Inc. is structurally identical to other eligible participants under protocol rules

Governance outcomes are determined by distributed protocol execution.

7. QTOV Token Disclosure

QTOV is a protocol native digital asset used exclusively 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 entitle holders to profits, dividends, or revenue distributions
• QTOV does not represent a claim against Quantova Inc., Quantova Organisation Pte. Ltd., or any affiliated entity
• QTOV is not structured, marketed, or intended as an investment product

8. Software Licensing Framework

Quantova protocol software, including consensus logic, runtime components, QVM, and node software, is licensed under Business Source License 1.1 (BUSL 1.1).

• Use of software is permitted for participation in the Quantova network
• Use is restricted from creating competing blockchain networks or materially equivalent systems
• Licensing applies exclusively to Quantova controlled software components

9. Validators and Network Participation

• Validators operate independently under protocol rules
• Validators are not agents, representatives, or employees of Quantova Inc.
• No fiduciary, employment, or agency relationship exists
• Consensus is determined solely by distributed validator participation under protocol rules

10. Data Collection

Limited technical data may be collected for operational purposes, including,

• IP address information
• Device and browser metadata
• System and security logs

Such data is used solely for security, reliability, and infrastructure monitoring. No sale or commercial use of personal data occurs.

11. Risk Disclosure

Users acknowledge inherent risks associated with decentralized protocol usage, including,

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

Users assume full responsibility for all protocol interaction.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law,

• No fiduciary relationship exists between Quantova entities and users
• No liability is assumed for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• No responsibility is accepted for third party applications, contracts, or integrations
• All participation is undertaken at the sole risk of the user

13. Governing Framework

This Terms of Use is governed by,

• Business Source License 1.1 (BUSL 1.1)
• Quantova Governance System specifications
• Applicable United States law as it relates to Quantova Inc.
• Applicable jurisdictional laws of users and validators

14. Final Disclosure

The Quantova protocol is decentralized software infrastructure. No single entity operates, controls, or administers protocol execution, consensus, or state transitions. Participation constitutes acknowledgment of non custodial architecture and distributed protocol operation.