{"ok":true,"version":"2026.4-global-unified","revision":"2026.4","effective_date":"2026-07-26","updated_at":"2026-07-26T12:00:00.000Z","operator":"Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.","entity_seat":"Sandy, Utah, USA","entity_address":"Sandy, Utah, USA","verification_index":[{"id":"master-json","label":"Master Legal JSON (`GET /v1/legal/master`)","href":"/v1/legal/master","kind":"api"},{"id":"master-page","label":"Master Legal Infrastructure (Revision 2026.4)","href":"/legal/compliance","kind":"page"},{"id":"legal-index","label":"Legal document index (`GET /v1/legal`)","href":"/v1/legal","kind":"api"},{"id":"utah-registry","label":"Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code","href":"https://corporations.utah.gov/","kind":"registry"},{"id":"ofac","label":"U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions programs","href":"https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information","kind":"regulatory"},{"id":"fatf-vasp","label":"FATF virtual assets & VASP guidance","href":"https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/topics/virtual-assets.html","kind":"regulatory"},{"id":"esma-mica","label":"ESMA Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)","href":"https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica","kind":"regulatory"},{"id":"ico-compliance","label":"CLRTY pre-genesis ICO compliance funnel","href":"https://exchange.clarity-fintech.com/pre-genesis#ico-compliance-funnel","kind":"page"},{"id":"github-org","label":"Clarity Fintech open-source (GitHub)","href":"https://github.com/clarity-fintech","kind":"docs"},{"id":"security-audits","label":"Security audit & launch readiness (GitBook)","href":"https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/public/security/market-launch-readiness","kind":"docs"},{"id":"status-page","label":"Platform status (status.clarity-fintech.com)","href":"https://status.clarity-fintech.com/","kind":"status"},{"id":"institutional-memo","label":"Institutional regulatory opinion summary (GitBook)","href":"https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/institutional/legal/regulatory-opinion-summary","kind":"docs"},{"id":"legal-email","label":"Legal & compliance contact: legal@volkovintelligence.com","href":"mailto:legal@volkovintelligence.com","kind":"contact"},{"id":"compliance-email","label":"Product compliance: compliance@clarity-fintech.com","href":"mailto:compliance@clarity-fintech.com","kind":"contact"},{"id":"privacy-email","label":"Privacy requests: privacy@volkovintelligence.com","href":"mailto:privacy@volkovintelligence.com","kind":"contact"},{"id":"dpo-email","label":"Data Protection Officer: dpo@volkovintelligence.com","href":"mailto:dpo@volkovintelligence.com","kind":"contact"}],"id":"master","title":"Master Legal Infrastructure","path":"/legal/compliance","alternate_paths":["/legal/compliance","/legal/master"],"sections":[{"id":"entity-scope","title":"1. Entity Scope & Governing Seat","markdown":"**Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** operates Clarity Wallet, Universal Search (⌘K), Spark Rails, and related APIs. Registered seat and arbitration venue: **Sandy, Utah, USA**. Revision **2026.4** · Effective **July 26, 2026**. Unified version: **2026.4-global-unified**."},{"id":"privacy","title":"2. Master Global Privacy Policy","markdown":"See [Section 2 — Privacy](/legal/compliance#privacy) and standalone [/privacy](/privacy). GDPR/CCPA/UK Data Protection · FATF Travel Rule · EU **MiCA** data disclosures. DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com · privacy@volkovintelligence.com.\n\n**1. Scope & Data Controller** — This Privacy Policy governs personal data processed by **Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** (registered seat: **Sandy, Utah, USA**) and its affiliates for the Clarity Wallet interface, Universal Sea…\n\n**2. Overview & Non-Custodial Architecture** — Clarity Wallet operates primarily as a non-custodial, client-side cryptographic interface. We do not store, hold, or transmit your private keys, BIP-39 recovery phrases, or unencrypted personal wallet…\n\n**3. Information We Do Not Collect** — **Private Keys & Seed Phrases:** Your 12- or 24-word BIP-39 seed phrase and derived HD wallet private keys never leave your local client device memory.\n\n**Unencrypted Financial Credentials:** Full cre…\n\n**4. Categories of Data Processed & Legal Grounds** — We process personal data only when a clear legal basis exists under applicable global privacy laws.\n\n| Category | Specific Data Elements | Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6) | Retention Period |\n| --- | --- | …\n\n**5. FATF Travel Rule & On-Chain Privacy** — For digital asset transfers above applicable statutory thresholds (e.g., $1,000 USD / €1,000 EUR), required Originator and Beneficiary information may be transmitted to counterparty VASPs under FATF, …\n\n**6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors** — We do not sell user data. Processors act only for order execution:\n\n- **Fiat acquirers & banking rails:** FedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay partners under PCI-DSS SAQ-A pa…\n\n**7. International Data Transfers** — Cross-border processing may occur in the United States and other regions. For EEA/UK/Swiss transfers without adequacy, we use **EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)**, the **UK IDTA**, TLS 1.3 in tr…\n\n**8. Your Rights Across Global Jurisdictions** — **European Economic Area & United Kingdom:** Access and portability (Art. 15/20); rectification and erasure (Art. 16/17); restriction and objection (Art. 18/21) where applicable.\n\n**California (CCPA/C…\n\n**9. Automated Decision-Making** — We use automated risk scoring, fraud telemetry, and order validation. You may request human review of decisions with binding legal effect (e.g., sanctions-driven suspensions).…"},{"id":"terms","title":"3. Master Terms of Service & Platform Agreement","markdown":"See [Section 3 — Terms](/legal/compliance#terms) and [/terms](/terms). Eligibility, sanctions, non-custodial duties, **Clarity Spark** rails exclusively, warranty disclaimer, and **ICDR/AAA** arbitration seated in **Sandy, Utah, USA**.\n\n**1. Acceptance of Terms** — By accessing Clarity (exchange.clarity-fintech.com), Universal Search (⌘K), or Spark Rails, you agree to this Agreement with **Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** (**Sandy, Utah, …\n\n**2. Eligibility & Restricted Jurisdictions** — You are at least 18 (or age of majority) and not located in, resident of, or organized under comprehensive OFAC, EU, UN, or HM Treasury sanctions. You are not on SDN or equivalent …\n\n**3. Pre-Launch Network Rules & Settlement Notice** — **Pre-Launch Status:** CLRTY-1 mainnet TGE, native staking priority mesh, and 1-tap auto-node rewards remain frozen pending institutional funding and TGE triggers.\n\n**Pre-Launch Ci…\n\n**4. Non-Custodial Responsibility & Key Loss** — You maintain sole responsibility for your seed phrase and password. Lost recovery phrases cannot be restored by Clarity or Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. You release Clarity fr…\n\n**5. Prohibited Conduct** — You shall not launder funds, manipulate markets, front-run, scrape unauthorized APIs, wash trade, or conduct card testing. High-frequency abuse outside documented API limits is pro…\n\n**6. End User License & Intellectual Property** — Clarity grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for lawful personal or institutional treasury use. Software, algorithms, smart contracts, and trademarks remain Co…\n\n**7. Spark Rails, Fees & Chargebacks** — Spark supports **FedNow**, **ACH**, **SEPA**, **Apple Pay**, and **Google Pay** via regulated **Clarity Spark** partners. Protocol fees route **100%** to **treasury:clrty-1** opera…\n\n**8. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability** — **\"AS IS\" AND \"AS AVAILABLE\" DISCLAIMER:** THE PLATFORM, APIS, AND DIGITAL UTILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FIT…\n\n**9. Dispute Resolution & Binding Arbitration** — Parties will attempt informal resolution for **30 days** before arbitration. Disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration under **ICDR / AAA International Arbitration Rules**. …"},{"id":"algorithmic-risk","title":"4. Algorithmic & High-Frequency Risk Disclosure","markdown":"Automated trading, liquidity routing, and algorithmic execution involve substantial financial risk including slippage, latency, and total loss. Smart contract, re-entrancy, flash-loan, fork, and node desynchronization risks apply. See [/legal/risk](/legal/risk)."},{"id":"cookies","title":"5. Cookie & Automated Telemetry Notice","markdown":"Functional session cookies and local storage for API authentication, locale, and RPC latency monitoring. Analytics telemetry only with consent where required (EU ePrivacy). See [/legal/compliance#cookies-detail](/legal/compliance#cookies-detail).\n\n**1. First-Party Technical Telemetry** — Functional session cookies and local storage maintain API session authentication, localized settings, and RPC load-balancing telemetry. These are strictly necessary for core wallet operation.\n\n**2. Analytics & Performance Tracking** — Non-identifying error-rate and throughput metrics may be processed with explicit prior consent where required under the EU ePrivacy Directive. Disable analytics in **Settings → Privacy** when the analytics toggle is shown.\n\n**3. Controller & Seat** — Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**. Privacy: privacy@volkovintelligence.com · DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com."},{"id":"spark","title":"6. Spark Regional Rails & Fiat On/Off-Ramp Disclosure","markdown":"FedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay via licensed partners. Pre-launch settlement in **USDC**, **USDT**, **ETH**, **SOL**, **BTC**. Protocol fees: **100%** to **treasury:clrty-1** operational utility — zero profit-sharing, yield, or dividend programs. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure)."},{"id":"aml-kyc","title":"7. AML & KYC Policy Statement","markdown":"Tiered KYC, OFAC/EU sanctions screening, FinCEN recordkeeping, FATF Travel Rule for qualifying VASP transfers. Contact **legal@volkovintelligence.com**. See [/legal/aml-kyc](/legal/aml-kyc)."},{"id":"non-custodial-risk","title":"8. Non-Custodial Cryptographic Risk & Protocol Disclaimer","markdown":"Users control private keys; finalized on-chain transactions cannot be reversed by the Company. Regulatory references (SEC/CFTC, **MiCA**, **FinCEN**) are informational only — not legal or investment advice."},{"id":"binding-execution","title":"9. Binding Execution & Electronic Consent","markdown":"By creating a wallet, authenticating via email OTP, completing Spark checkout, or calling authenticated APIs, you agree to this Master Legal Infrastructure under the **U.S. ESIGN Act** and **Utah UETA**. Electronic records satisfy writing requirements. Notices to **legal@volkovintelligence.com** or **compliance@clarity-fintech.com** at **Sandy, Utah, USA** constitute effective service where permitted by law."},{"id":"verification-index","title":"10. Corporate Registry & Compliance Verification Index","markdown":"Verify this stack via the index below and `GET /v1/legal/master`. Operator: Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**.\n\n- [Master Legal JSON (`GET /v1/legal/master`)](/v1/legal/master)\n- [Master Legal Infrastructure (Revision 2026.4)](/legal/compliance)\n- [Legal document index (`GET /v1/legal`)](/v1/legal)\n- [Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code](https://corporations.utah.gov/)\n- [U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions programs](https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information)\n- [FATF virtual assets & VASP guidance](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/topics/virtual-assets.html)\n- [ESMA Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)](https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica)\n- [CLRTY pre-genesis ICO compliance funnel](https://exchange.clarity-fintech.com/pre-genesis#ico-compliance-funnel)\n- [Clarity Fintech open-source (GitHub)](https://github.com/clarity-fintech)\n- [Security audit & launch readiness (GitBook)](https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/public/security/market-launch-readiness)\n- [Platform status (status.clarity-fintech.com)](https://status.clarity-fintech.com/)\n- [Institutional regulatory opinion summary (GitBook)](https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/institutional/legal/regulatory-opinion-summary)\n- [Legal & compliance contact: legal@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:legal@volkovintelligence.com)\n- [Product compliance: compliance@clarity-fintech.com](mailto:compliance@clarity-fintech.com)\n- [Privacy requests: privacy@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:privacy@volkovintelligence.com)\n- [Data Protection Officer: dpo@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:dpo@volkovintelligence.com)"},{"id":"global-non-custodial-access","title":"11. Worldwide Non-Custodial Software Access","markdown":"Clarity Wallet (connect, swap, Spark checkout, Universal Search) is non-custodial client software distributed for global use with **MetaMask-class** wallet connectivity — the open-source client does **not** geo-fence software download or self-custodial signing. Public **RPC**, **clrty-rpc**, and **Spark MCP** surfaces are available to developers and autonomous agents worldwide subject to documented API rate limits, sanctions screening at fiat rails, and partner acquirer rules — not a blanket software embargo."},{"id":"zero-profit-sharing-treasury","title":"12. Protocol Fees — Zero Profit-Sharing & Utility Token Framing","markdown":"**100%** of Clarity protocol and Spark clearing fees route to **treasury:clrty-1** on Chain **1202** for operational infrastructure, gas relay, and network utility — **no** dividend, yield, revenue-share, or profit-participation rights are offered to wallet users, token holders, or MCP integrators.\n\n**CLRTY** is presented as a **functional utility** credential for network access and fee discounts — not equity, a security interest, or a collective investment scheme. References to U.S. SEC **Howey** analysis and EU **MiCA** utility-token categories are informational only (see [/legal/risk](/legal/risk)). This stack does **not** constitute an offer of securities."},{"id":"cross-border-payment-rails","title":"13. Cross-Border Fiat & On-Chain Rails","markdown":"| Region | Primary Spark rails | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| United States | FedNow, ACH Standard, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Partner MSB/acquirer KYC; OFAC screening |\n| European Union / UK | SEPA Instant, SEPA Standard, FPS (where supported) | PSD2/PSR partner rules; MiCA disclosures via compliance funnel |\n| Global | On-chain CLRTY-1 / EVM settlement; card where acquirer licensed | Third-party rails impose regional licensing — software access remains non-custodial |\n\nSpark is the exclusive Clarity fiat processor. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure)."},{"id":"mcp-api-rate-limits","title":"14. Spark MCP & API Rate Limits","markdown":"Authenticated Spark pay endpoints and Spark MCP tools enforce per-account and per-IP rate limits (default **40** checkout attempts per **300** seconds per account unless enterprise tier overrides). FX/fiat quote objects carry a **3000ms** TTL; stale quotes must be refreshed before `POST /v1/spark/modal/checkout`. Abuse, scraping, or card-testing triggers circuit breakers and may suspend API keys. Integrators must display utility-non-security disclaimers in agent UIs. Contact **compliance@clarity-fintech.com** for enterprise MCP quotas."},{"id":"regulatory-attestation-matrix","title":"15. Regulatory Attestation Matrix (Informational)","markdown":"| Topic | Operator attestation | User obligation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Non-custodial software | Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. does not hold user private keys | Users secure seed phrases; irreversible on-chain txs |\n| Spark fiat rails | Licensed partners execute money transmission | Users pass tiered KYC/OFAC at checkout |\n| Protocol fees | 100% treasury:clrty-1 utility; no profit-sharing | Fees disclosed pre-checkout; non-refundable clearing |\n| Sanctions | OFAC/EU/UN lists screened at fiat sessions | Prohibited jurisdictions must not use Spark rails |\n| Tax | Information returns where legally required | Users file in home jurisdiction |\n| MCP/agents | Rate-limited utility APIs; not investment advice | Agents must not promise yield or securities returns |"},{"id":"fin-data-telemetry","title":"16. CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA — Native Telemetry & Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML) Disclosure","markdown":"**CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA** is the native financial-data telemetry channel emitted by CLRTY-1 nodes and the `clrty-rpc` layer (settlement **clrty-1 / 1202**). It records block/finality timing, mempool and fee-market statistics, validator liveness, and RPC latency for network health — it does **not** capture private keys, seed phrases, or raw KYC documents.\n\n**Node-level sanctions:** Validators, archive nodes, and `clrty-rpc` ingress may apply policy-driven mempool and relay filters for addresses linked to OFAC SDN, EU consolidated sanctions, or UN embargo programs when operating Spark-adjacent clearing or FIN-DATA export paths. Nodes receive hashed watchlist updates and screening signals — not raw KYC documents — aligned with [Section 7 — AML & KYC](/legal/aml-kyc). Non-custodial self-custodial signing is unaffected; sanctions enforcement applies at fiat Spark capture, VASP counterparty proof, and optional node relay policy tiers.\n\n**Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML):** Where sanctions/KYC-tier status must be proven to a counterparty VASP or Spark partner, Clarity supports privacy-preserving ZK-AML attestations — succinct proofs that a wallet has passed tiered KYC/OFAC screening (see [Section 7 — AML & KYC](/legal/aml-kyc)) **without disclosing** the underlying identity documents, balances, or transaction graph to the verifying party. ZK-AML proofs are generated client-side or by authorized compliance infrastructure and are logged for audit under the same recordkeeping duties as Section 7.\n\nFIN-DATA telemetry and ZK-AML proof metadata are retained for **12 months rolling** (telemetry) and per FinCEN/Travel-Rule recordkeeping schedules (ZK-AML attestations). See [/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry](/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry)."},{"id":"iso20022-spark","title":"17. ISO 20022 Message Standards & Spark Rail Mapping","markdown":"Spark Regional Rails map fiat instructions to **ISO 20022** message types for interoperability with banking-rail partners (FedNow, ACH, SEPA) and CLRTY-1 settlement finality. Spark is the exclusive fiat on/off-ramp integration.\n\n| ISO 20022 Message | Purpose | Spark Rail | CLRTY-1 Settlement Leg |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| `pain.001` (Customer Credit Transfer Initiation) | User-initiated fiat on-ramp instruction | FedNow / ACH / SEPA Instant | Mint/route to self-custodial wallet post-clearing |\n| `pacs.008` (FI to FI Customer Credit Transfer) | Interbank settlement leg between acquirer and partner bank | FedNow / SEPA Instant | Triggers Spark checkout confirmation webhook |\n| `pacs.002` (Payment Status Report) | Accept/reject/pending status for an initiated transfer | ACH / SEPA / Card networks | Circuit-breaker and pre-launch freeze (HTTP 423) status sync |\n| `camt.053` (Bank to Customer Statement) | End-of-day reconciliation statement | ACH / SEPA | Reconciliation against Spark ledger and treasury vault allocation |\n| `camt.054` (Bank to Customer Debit/Credit Notification) | Real-time notification of posted debit/credit | FedNow / SEPA Instant | Real-time balance/session update in wallet UI |\n| `pain.008` (Customer Direct Debit Initiation) | ACH return / chargeback recovery debit | ACH Standard | Pending-dispatch freeze or recovery debit (see [Section 7 — Spark Rails, Fees & Chargebacks](/terms#spark-rails)) |\n\nISO 20022 field mapping (`purpose code`, `remittance information`) is preserved for AML/Travel-Rule screening but does not expose on-chain wallet addresses to the banking rail beyond what is required for settlement. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure)."},{"id":"tax-reporting","title":"18. Tax Reporting & Data Exports","markdown":"Clarity is a non-custodial interface and does **not** provide tax advice. Where required by law (e.g., U.S. digital-asset broker information returns), the Company or its designated processors may issue applicable information returns (including **Form 1099-DA** analogs) for in-scope Spark fiat transactions and, where applicable, gross proceeds from supported on-chain activity.\n\n**Self-service tax exports:** Wallet users may generate **CSV** and **PDF** transaction exports (timestamps, asset, quantity, USD-equivalent fair value, fee allocation) covering Spark on/off-ramp activity and on-chain transfers visible to the wallet, for use with third-party tax software. Exports are generated client-side or via authenticated API and are not shared with tax authorities except where legally compelled or where the Company issues an information return.\n\nRecords supporting exports and information returns are retained for **5–7 years** consistent with [Section 4 — Categories of Data Processed](/privacy#collected). Tax residency and reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction (U.S. IRS, EU **MiCA**/DAC8, and other regimes); users are responsible for their own filings. Questions: **legal@volkovintelligence.com** · **compliance@clarity-fintech.com**, Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**."}],"markdown":"## 1. Entity Scope & Governing Seat\n\n**Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** operates Clarity Wallet, Universal Search (⌘K), Spark Rails, and related APIs. Registered seat and arbitration venue: **Sandy, Utah, USA**. Revision **2026.4** · Effective **July 26, 2026**. Unified version: **2026.4-global-unified**.\n\n## 2. Master Global Privacy Policy\n\nSee [Section 2 — Privacy](/legal/compliance#privacy) and standalone [/privacy](/privacy). GDPR/CCPA/UK Data Protection · FATF Travel Rule · EU **MiCA** data disclosures. DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com · privacy@volkovintelligence.com.\n\n**1. Scope & Data Controller** — This Privacy Policy governs personal data processed by **Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** (registered seat: **Sandy, Utah, USA**) and its affiliates for the Clarity Wallet interface, Universal Sea…\n\n**2. Overview & Non-Custodial Architecture** — Clarity Wallet operates primarily as a non-custodial, client-side cryptographic interface. We do not store, hold, or transmit your private keys, BIP-39 recovery phrases, or unencrypted personal wallet…\n\n**3. Information We Do Not Collect** — **Private Keys & Seed Phrases:** Your 12- or 24-word BIP-39 seed phrase and derived HD wallet private keys never leave your local client device memory.\n\n**Unencrypted Financial Credentials:** Full cre…\n\n**4. Categories of Data Processed & Legal Grounds** — We process personal data only when a clear legal basis exists under applicable global privacy laws.\n\n| Category | Specific Data Elements | Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6) | Retention Period |\n| --- | --- | …\n\n**5. FATF Travel Rule & On-Chain Privacy** — For digital asset transfers above applicable statutory thresholds (e.g., $1,000 USD / €1,000 EUR), required Originator and Beneficiary information may be transmitted to counterparty VASPs under FATF, …\n\n**6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Processors** — We do not sell user data. Processors act only for order execution:\n\n- **Fiat acquirers & banking rails:** FedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay partners under PCI-DSS SAQ-A pa…\n\n**7. International Data Transfers** — Cross-border processing may occur in the United States and other regions. For EEA/UK/Swiss transfers without adequacy, we use **EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)**, the **UK IDTA**, TLS 1.3 in tr…\n\n**8. Your Rights Across Global Jurisdictions** — **European Economic Area & United Kingdom:** Access and portability (Art. 15/20); rectification and erasure (Art. 16/17); restriction and objection (Art. 18/21) where applicable.\n\n**California (CCPA/C…\n\n**9. Automated Decision-Making** — We use automated risk scoring, fraud telemetry, and order validation. You may request human review of decisions with binding legal effect (e.g., sanctions-driven suspensions).…\n\n## 3. Master Terms of Service & Platform Agreement\n\nSee [Section 3 — Terms](/legal/compliance#terms) and [/terms](/terms). Eligibility, sanctions, non-custodial duties, **Clarity Spark** rails exclusively, warranty disclaimer, and **ICDR/AAA** arbitration seated in **Sandy, Utah, USA**.\n\n**1. Acceptance of Terms** — By accessing Clarity (exchange.clarity-fintech.com), Universal Search (⌘K), or Spark Rails, you agree to this Agreement with **Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.** (**Sandy, Utah, …\n\n**2. Eligibility & Restricted Jurisdictions** — You are at least 18 (or age of majority) and not located in, resident of, or organized under comprehensive OFAC, EU, UN, or HM Treasury sanctions. You are not on SDN or equivalent …\n\n**3. Pre-Launch Network Rules & Settlement Notice** — **Pre-Launch Status:** CLRTY-1 mainnet TGE, native staking priority mesh, and 1-tap auto-node rewards remain frozen pending institutional funding and TGE triggers.\n\n**Pre-Launch Ci…\n\n**4. Non-Custodial Responsibility & Key Loss** — You maintain sole responsibility for your seed phrase and password. Lost recovery phrases cannot be restored by Clarity or Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. You release Clarity fr…\n\n**5. Prohibited Conduct** — You shall not launder funds, manipulate markets, front-run, scrape unauthorized APIs, wash trade, or conduct card testing. High-frequency abuse outside documented API limits is pro…\n\n**6. End User License & Intellectual Property** — Clarity grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for lawful personal or institutional treasury use. Software, algorithms, smart contracts, and trademarks remain Co…\n\n**7. Spark Rails, Fees & Chargebacks** — Spark supports **FedNow**, **ACH**, **SEPA**, **Apple Pay**, and **Google Pay** via regulated **Clarity Spark** partners. Protocol fees route **100%** to **treasury:clrty-1** opera…\n\n**8. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability** — **\"AS IS\" AND \"AS AVAILABLE\" DISCLAIMER:** THE PLATFORM, APIS, AND DIGITAL UTILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FIT…\n\n**9. Dispute Resolution & Binding Arbitration** — Parties will attempt informal resolution for **30 days** before arbitration. Disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration under **ICDR / AAA International Arbitration Rules**. …\n\n## 4. Algorithmic & High-Frequency Risk Disclosure\n\nAutomated trading, liquidity routing, and algorithmic execution involve substantial financial risk including slippage, latency, and total loss. Smart contract, re-entrancy, flash-loan, fork, and node desynchronization risks apply. See [/legal/risk](/legal/risk).\n\n## 5. Cookie & Automated Telemetry Notice\n\nFunctional session cookies and local storage for API authentication, locale, and RPC latency monitoring. Analytics telemetry only with consent where required (EU ePrivacy). See [/legal/compliance#cookies-detail](/legal/compliance#cookies-detail).\n\n**1. First-Party Technical Telemetry** — Functional session cookies and local storage maintain API session authentication, localized settings, and RPC load-balancing telemetry. These are strictly necessary for core wallet operation.\n\n**2. Analytics & Performance Tracking** — Non-identifying error-rate and throughput metrics may be processed with explicit prior consent where required under the EU ePrivacy Directive. Disable analytics in **Settings → Privacy** when the analytics toggle is shown.\n\n**3. Controller & Seat** — Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**. Privacy: privacy@volkovintelligence.com · DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com.\n\n## 6. Spark Regional Rails & Fiat On/Off-Ramp Disclosure\n\nFedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay via licensed partners. Pre-launch settlement in **USDC**, **USDT**, **ETH**, **SOL**, **BTC**. Protocol fees: **100%** to **treasury:clrty-1** operational utility — zero profit-sharing, yield, or dividend programs. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure).\n\n## 7. AML & KYC Policy Statement\n\nTiered KYC, OFAC/EU sanctions screening, FinCEN recordkeeping, FATF Travel Rule for qualifying VASP transfers. Contact **legal@volkovintelligence.com**. See [/legal/aml-kyc](/legal/aml-kyc).\n\n## 8. Non-Custodial Cryptographic Risk & Protocol Disclaimer\n\nUsers control private keys; finalized on-chain transactions cannot be reversed by the Company. Regulatory references (SEC/CFTC, **MiCA**, **FinCEN**) are informational only — not legal or investment advice.\n\n## 9. Binding Execution & Electronic Consent\n\nBy creating a wallet, authenticating via email OTP, completing Spark checkout, or calling authenticated APIs, you agree to this Master Legal Infrastructure under the **U.S. ESIGN Act** and **Utah UETA**. Electronic records satisfy writing requirements. Notices to **legal@volkovintelligence.com** or **compliance@clarity-fintech.com** at **Sandy, Utah, USA** constitute effective service where permitted by law.\n\n## 10. Corporate Registry & Compliance Verification Index\n\nVerify this stack via the index below and `GET /v1/legal/master`. Operator: Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**.\n\n- [Master Legal JSON (`GET /v1/legal/master`)](/v1/legal/master)\n- [Master Legal Infrastructure (Revision 2026.4)](/legal/compliance)\n- [Legal document index (`GET /v1/legal`)](/v1/legal)\n- [Utah Division of Corporations & Commercial Code](https://corporations.utah.gov/)\n- [U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions programs](https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information)\n- [FATF virtual assets & VASP guidance](https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/topics/virtual-assets.html)\n- [ESMA Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)](https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica)\n- [CLRTY pre-genesis ICO compliance funnel](https://exchange.clarity-fintech.com/pre-genesis#ico-compliance-funnel)\n- [Clarity Fintech open-source (GitHub)](https://github.com/clarity-fintech)\n- [Security audit & launch readiness (GitBook)](https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/public/security/market-launch-readiness)\n- [Platform status (status.clarity-fintech.com)](https://status.clarity-fintech.com/)\n- [Institutional regulatory opinion summary (GitBook)](https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/institutional/legal/regulatory-opinion-summary)\n- [Legal & compliance contact: legal@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:legal@volkovintelligence.com)\n- [Product compliance: compliance@clarity-fintech.com](mailto:compliance@clarity-fintech.com)\n- [Privacy requests: privacy@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:privacy@volkovintelligence.com)\n- [Data Protection Officer: dpo@volkovintelligence.com](mailto:dpo@volkovintelligence.com)\n\n## 11. Worldwide Non-Custodial Software Access\n\nClarity Wallet (connect, swap, Spark checkout, Universal Search) is non-custodial client software distributed for global use with **MetaMask-class** wallet connectivity — the open-source client does **not** geo-fence software download or self-custodial signing. Public **RPC**, **clrty-rpc**, and **Spark MCP** surfaces are available to developers and autonomous agents worldwide subject to documented API rate limits, sanctions screening at fiat rails, and partner acquirer rules — not a blanket software embargo.\n\n## 12. Protocol Fees — Zero Profit-Sharing & Utility Token Framing\n\n**100%** of Clarity protocol and Spark clearing fees route to **treasury:clrty-1** on Chain **1202** for operational infrastructure, gas relay, and network utility — **no** dividend, yield, revenue-share, or profit-participation rights are offered to wallet users, token holders, or MCP integrators.\n\n**CLRTY** is presented as a **functional utility** credential for network access and fee discounts — not equity, a security interest, or a collective investment scheme. References to U.S. SEC **Howey** analysis and EU **MiCA** utility-token categories are informational only (see [/legal/risk](/legal/risk)). This stack does **not** constitute an offer of securities.\n\n## 13. Cross-Border Fiat & On-Chain Rails\n\n| Region | Primary Spark rails | Notes |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| United States | FedNow, ACH Standard, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Partner MSB/acquirer KYC; OFAC screening |\n| European Union / UK | SEPA Instant, SEPA Standard, FPS (where supported) | PSD2/PSR partner rules; MiCA disclosures via compliance funnel |\n| Global | On-chain CLRTY-1 / EVM settlement; card where acquirer licensed | Third-party rails impose regional licensing — software access remains non-custodial |\n\nSpark is the exclusive Clarity fiat processor. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure).\n\n## 14. Spark MCP & API Rate Limits\n\nAuthenticated Spark pay endpoints and Spark MCP tools enforce per-account and per-IP rate limits (default **40** checkout attempts per **300** seconds per account unless enterprise tier overrides). FX/fiat quote objects carry a **3000ms** TTL; stale quotes must be refreshed before `POST /v1/spark/modal/checkout`. Abuse, scraping, or card-testing triggers circuit breakers and may suspend API keys. Integrators must display utility-non-security disclaimers in agent UIs. Contact **compliance@clarity-fintech.com** for enterprise MCP quotas.\n\n## 15. Regulatory Attestation Matrix (Informational)\n\n| Topic | Operator attestation | User obligation |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Non-custodial software | Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. does not hold user private keys | Users secure seed phrases; irreversible on-chain txs |\n| Spark fiat rails | Licensed partners execute money transmission | Users pass tiered KYC/OFAC at checkout |\n| Protocol fees | 100% treasury:clrty-1 utility; no profit-sharing | Fees disclosed pre-checkout; non-refundable clearing |\n| Sanctions | OFAC/EU/UN lists screened at fiat sessions | Prohibited jurisdictions must not use Spark rails |\n| Tax | Information returns where legally required | Users file in home jurisdiction |\n| MCP/agents | Rate-limited utility APIs; not investment advice | Agents must not promise yield or securities returns |\n\n## 16. CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA — Native Telemetry & Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML) Disclosure\n\n**CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA** is the native financial-data telemetry channel emitted by CLRTY-1 nodes and the `clrty-rpc` layer (settlement **clrty-1 / 1202**). It records block/finality timing, mempool and fee-market statistics, validator liveness, and RPC latency for network health — it does **not** capture private keys, seed phrases, or raw KYC documents.\n\n**Node-level sanctions:** Validators, archive nodes, and `clrty-rpc` ingress may apply policy-driven mempool and relay filters for addresses linked to OFAC SDN, EU consolidated sanctions, or UN embargo programs when operating Spark-adjacent clearing or FIN-DATA export paths. Nodes receive hashed watchlist updates and screening signals — not raw KYC documents — aligned with [Section 7 — AML & KYC](/legal/aml-kyc). Non-custodial self-custodial signing is unaffected; sanctions enforcement applies at fiat Spark capture, VASP counterparty proof, and optional node relay policy tiers.\n\n**Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML):** Where sanctions/KYC-tier status must be proven to a counterparty VASP or Spark partner, Clarity supports privacy-preserving ZK-AML attestations — succinct proofs that a wallet has passed tiered KYC/OFAC screening (see [Section 7 — AML & KYC](/legal/aml-kyc)) **without disclosing** the underlying identity documents, balances, or transaction graph to the verifying party. ZK-AML proofs are generated client-side or by authorized compliance infrastructure and are logged for audit under the same recordkeeping duties as Section 7.\n\nFIN-DATA telemetry and ZK-AML proof metadata are retained for **12 months rolling** (telemetry) and per FinCEN/Travel-Rule recordkeeping schedules (ZK-AML attestations). See [/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry](/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry).\n\n## 17. ISO 20022 Message Standards & Spark Rail Mapping\n\nSpark Regional Rails map fiat instructions to **ISO 20022** message types for interoperability with banking-rail partners (FedNow, ACH, SEPA) and CLRTY-1 settlement finality. Spark is the exclusive fiat on/off-ramp integration.\n\n| ISO 20022 Message | Purpose | Spark Rail | CLRTY-1 Settlement Leg |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| `pain.001` (Customer Credit Transfer Initiation) | User-initiated fiat on-ramp instruction | FedNow / ACH / SEPA Instant | Mint/route to self-custodial wallet post-clearing |\n| `pacs.008` (FI to FI Customer Credit Transfer) | Interbank settlement leg between acquirer and partner bank | FedNow / SEPA Instant | Triggers Spark checkout confirmation webhook |\n| `pacs.002` (Payment Status Report) | Accept/reject/pending status for an initiated transfer | ACH / SEPA / Card networks | Circuit-breaker and pre-launch freeze (HTTP 423) status sync |\n| `camt.053` (Bank to Customer Statement) | End-of-day reconciliation statement | ACH / SEPA | Reconciliation against Spark ledger and treasury vault allocation |\n| `camt.054` (Bank to Customer Debit/Credit Notification) | Real-time notification of posted debit/credit | FedNow / SEPA Instant | Real-time balance/session update in wallet UI |\n| `pain.008` (Customer Direct Debit Initiation) | ACH return / chargeback recovery debit | ACH Standard | Pending-dispatch freeze or recovery debit (see [Section 7 — Spark Rails, Fees & Chargebacks](/terms#spark-rails)) |\n\nISO 20022 field mapping (`purpose code`, `remittance information`) is preserved for AML/Travel-Rule screening but does not expose on-chain wallet addresses to the banking rail beyond what is required for settlement. See [/legal/spark-disclosure](/legal/spark-disclosure).\n\n## 18. Tax Reporting & Data Exports\n\nClarity is a non-custodial interface and does **not** provide tax advice. Where required by law (e.g., U.S. digital-asset broker information returns), the Company or its designated processors may issue applicable information returns (including **Form 1099-DA** analogs) for in-scope Spark fiat transactions and, where applicable, gross proceeds from supported on-chain activity.\n\n**Self-service tax exports:** Wallet users may generate **CSV** and **PDF** transaction exports (timestamps, asset, quantity, USD-equivalent fair value, fee allocation) covering Spark on/off-ramp activity and on-chain transfers visible to the wallet, for use with third-party tax software. Exports are generated client-side or via authenticated API and are not shared with tax authorities except where legally compelled or where the Company issues an information return.\n\nRecords supporting exports and information returns are retained for **5–7 years** consistent with [Section 4 — Categories of Data Processed](/privacy#collected). Tax residency and reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction (U.S. IRS, EU **MiCA**/DAC8, and other regimes); users are responsible for their own filings. Questions: **legal@volkovintelligence.com** · **compliance@clarity-fintech.com**, Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., **Sandy, Utah, USA**.","html":"<section id=\"entity-scope\"><h2>1. Entity Scope & Governing Seat</h2><p><strong>Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.</strong> operates Clarity Wallet, Universal Search (⌘K), Spark Rails, and related APIs. Registered seat and arbitration venue: <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>. Revision <strong>2026.4</strong> · Effective <strong>July 26, 2026</strong>. Unified version: <strong>2026.4-global-unified</strong>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"privacy\"><h2>2. Master Global Privacy Policy</h2><p>See <a href=\"/legal/compliance#privacy\">Section 2 — Privacy</a> and standalone <a href=\"/privacy\">/privacy</a>. GDPR/CCPA/UK Data Protection · FATF Travel Rule · EU <strong>MiCA</strong> data disclosures. DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com · privacy@volkovintelligence.com.</p>\n<p><strong>1. Scope &amp; Data Controller</strong> — This Privacy Policy governs personal data processed by <strong>Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.</strong> (registered seat: <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>) and its affiliates for the Clarity Wallet interface, Universal Sea…</p>\n<p><strong>2. Overview &amp; Non-Custodial Architecture</strong> — Clarity Wallet operates primarily as a non-custodial, client-side cryptographic interface. We do not store, hold, or transmit your private keys, BIP-39 recovery phrases, or unencrypted personal wallet…</p>\n<p><strong>3. Information We Do Not Collect</strong> — <strong>Private Keys &amp; Seed Phrases:</strong> Your 12- or 24-word BIP-39 seed phrase and derived HD wallet private keys never leave your local client device memory.</p>\n<p><strong>Unencrypted Financial Credentials:</strong> Full cre…</p>\n<p><strong>4. Categories of Data Processed &amp; Legal Grounds</strong> — We process personal data only when a clear legal basis exists under applicable global privacy laws.</p>\n<table class=\"legal-table\"><thead><tr><th>Category</th><th>Specific Data Elements</th><th>Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)</th><th>Retention Period</th></tr></thead><tbody></tbody></table>\n<p><strong>5. FATF Travel Rule &amp; On-Chain Privacy</strong> — For digital asset transfers above applicable statutory thresholds (e.g., $1,000 USD / €1,000 EUR), required Originator and Beneficiary information may be transmitted to counterparty VASPs under FATF, …</p>\n<p><strong>6. Data Sharing &amp; Third-Party Processors</strong> — We do not sell user data. Processors act only for order execution:</p>\n<ul><li><strong>Fiat acquirers &amp; banking rails:</strong> FedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay partners under PCI-DSS SAQ-A pa…</li></ul>\n<p><strong>7. International Data Transfers</strong> — Cross-border processing may occur in the United States and other regions. For EEA/UK/Swiss transfers without adequacy, we use <strong>EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)</strong>, the <strong>UK IDTA</strong>, TLS 1.3 in tr…</p>\n<p><strong>8. Your Rights Across Global Jurisdictions</strong> — <strong>European Economic Area &amp; United Kingdom:</strong> Access and portability (Art. 15/20); rectification and erasure (Art. 16/17); restriction and objection (Art. 18/21) where applicable.</p>\n<p>**California (CCPA/C…</p>\n<p><strong>9. Automated Decision-Making</strong> — We use automated risk scoring, fraud telemetry, and order validation. You may request human review of decisions with binding legal effect (e.g., sanctions-driven suspensions).…</p></section>\n<section id=\"terms\"><h2>3. Master Terms of Service & Platform Agreement</h2><p>See <a href=\"/legal/compliance#terms\">Section 3 — Terms</a> and <a href=\"/terms\">/terms</a>. Eligibility, sanctions, non-custodial duties, <strong>Clarity Spark</strong> rails exclusively, warranty disclaimer, and <strong>ICDR/AAA</strong> arbitration seated in <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>.</p>\n<p><strong>1. Acceptance of Terms</strong> — By accessing Clarity (exchange.clarity-fintech.com), Universal Search (⌘K), or Spark Rails, you agree to this Agreement with <strong>Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C.</strong> (**Sandy, Utah, …</p>\n<p><strong>2. Eligibility &amp; Restricted Jurisdictions</strong> — You are at least 18 (or age of majority) and not located in, resident of, or organized under comprehensive OFAC, EU, UN, or HM Treasury sanctions. You are not on SDN or equivalent …</p>\n<p><strong>3. Pre-Launch Network Rules &amp; Settlement Notice</strong> — <strong>Pre-Launch Status:</strong> CLRTY-1 mainnet TGE, native staking priority mesh, and 1-tap auto-node rewards remain frozen pending institutional funding and TGE triggers.</p>\n<p>**Pre-Launch Ci…</p>\n<p><strong>4. Non-Custodial Responsibility &amp; Key Loss</strong> — You maintain sole responsibility for your seed phrase and password. Lost recovery phrases cannot be restored by Clarity or Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. You release Clarity fr…</p>\n<p><strong>5. Prohibited Conduct</strong> — You shall not launder funds, manipulate markets, front-run, scrape unauthorized APIs, wash trade, or conduct card testing. High-frequency abuse outside documented API limits is pro…</p>\n<p><strong>6. End User License &amp; Intellectual Property</strong> — Clarity grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for lawful personal or institutional treasury use. Software, algorithms, smart contracts, and trademarks remain Co…</p>\n<p><strong>7. Spark Rails, Fees &amp; Chargebacks</strong> — Spark supports <strong>FedNow</strong>, <strong>ACH</strong>, <strong>SEPA</strong>, <strong>Apple Pay</strong>, and <strong>Google Pay</strong> via regulated <strong>Clarity Spark</strong> partners. Protocol fees route <strong>100%</strong> to <strong>treasury:clrty-1</strong> opera…</p>\n<p><strong>8. Disclaimer of Warranties &amp; Limitation of Liability</strong> — <strong>\"AS IS\" AND \"AS AVAILABLE\" DISCLAIMER:</strong> THE PLATFORM, APIS, AND DIGITAL UTILITIES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FIT…</p>\n<p><strong>9. Dispute Resolution &amp; Binding Arbitration</strong> — Parties will attempt informal resolution for <strong>30 days</strong> before arbitration. Disputes shall be settled by binding arbitration under <strong>ICDR / AAA International Arbitration Rules</strong>. …</p></section>\n<section id=\"algorithmic-risk\"><h2>4. Algorithmic & High-Frequency Risk Disclosure</h2><p>Automated trading, liquidity routing, and algorithmic execution involve substantial financial risk including slippage, latency, and total loss. Smart contract, re-entrancy, flash-loan, fork, and node desynchronization risks apply. See <a href=\"/legal/risk\">/legal/risk</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"cookies\"><h2>5. Cookie & Automated Telemetry Notice</h2><p>Functional session cookies and local storage for API authentication, locale, and RPC latency monitoring. Analytics telemetry only with consent where required (EU ePrivacy). See <a href=\"/legal/compliance#cookies-detail\">/legal/compliance#cookies-detail</a>.</p>\n<p><strong>1. First-Party Technical Telemetry</strong> — Functional session cookies and local storage maintain API session authentication, localized settings, and RPC load-balancing telemetry. These are strictly necessary for core wallet operation.</p>\n<p><strong>2. Analytics &amp; Performance Tracking</strong> — Non-identifying error-rate and throughput metrics may be processed with explicit prior consent where required under the EU ePrivacy Directive. Disable analytics in <strong>Settings → Privacy</strong> when the analytics toggle is shown.</p>\n<p><strong>3. Controller &amp; Seat</strong> — Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>. Privacy: privacy@volkovintelligence.com · DPO: dpo@volkovintelligence.com.</p></section>\n<section id=\"spark\"><h2>6. Spark Regional Rails & Fiat On/Off-Ramp Disclosure</h2><p>FedNow, ACH, SEPA, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay via licensed partners. Pre-launch settlement in <strong>USDC</strong>, <strong>USDT</strong>, <strong>ETH</strong>, <strong>SOL</strong>, <strong>BTC</strong>. Protocol fees: <strong>100%</strong> to <strong>treasury:clrty-1</strong> operational utility — zero profit-sharing, yield, or dividend programs. See <a href=\"/legal/spark-disclosure\">/legal/spark-disclosure</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"aml-kyc\"><h2>7. AML & KYC Policy Statement</h2><p>Tiered KYC, OFAC/EU sanctions screening, FinCEN recordkeeping, FATF Travel Rule for qualifying VASP transfers. Contact <strong>legal@volkovintelligence.com</strong>. See <a href=\"/legal/aml-kyc\">/legal/aml-kyc</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"non-custodial-risk\"><h2>8. Non-Custodial Cryptographic Risk & Protocol Disclaimer</h2><p>Users control private keys; finalized on-chain transactions cannot be reversed by the Company. Regulatory references (SEC/CFTC, <strong>MiCA</strong>, <strong>FinCEN</strong>) are informational only — not legal or investment advice.</p></section>\n<section id=\"binding-execution\"><h2>9. Binding Execution & Electronic Consent</h2><p>By creating a wallet, authenticating via email OTP, completing Spark checkout, or calling authenticated APIs, you agree to this Master Legal Infrastructure under the <strong>U.S. ESIGN Act</strong> and <strong>Utah UETA</strong>. Electronic records satisfy writing requirements. Notices to <strong>legal@volkovintelligence.com</strong> or <strong>compliance@clarity-fintech.com</strong> at <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong> constitute effective service where permitted by law.</p></section>\n<section id=\"verification-index\"><h2>10. Corporate Registry & Compliance Verification Index</h2><p>Verify this stack via the index below and `GET /v1/legal/master`. Operator: Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>.</p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"/v1/legal/master\">Master Legal JSON (`GET /v1/legal/master`)</a></li><li><a href=\"/legal/compliance\">Master Legal Infrastructure (Revision 2026.4)</a></li><li><a href=\"/v1/legal\">Legal document index (`GET /v1/legal`)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://corporations.utah.gov/\">Utah Division of Corporations &amp; Commercial Code</a></li><li><a href=\"https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information\">U.S. Treasury OFAC sanctions programs</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/topics/virtual-assets.html\">FATF virtual assets &amp; VASP guidance</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-mica\">ESMA Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://exchange.clarity-fintech.com/pre-genesis#ico-compliance-funnel\">CLRTY pre-genesis ICO compliance funnel</a></li><li><a href=\"https://github.com/clarity-fintech\">Clarity Fintech open-source (GitHub)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/public/security/market-launch-readiness\">Security audit &amp; launch readiness (GitBook)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://status.clarity-fintech.com/\">Platform status (status.clarity-fintech.com)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://docs.clarity-fintech.com/institutional/legal/regulatory-opinion-summary\">Institutional regulatory opinion summary (GitBook)</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:legal@volkovintelligence.com\">Legal &amp; compliance contact: legal@volkovintelligence.com</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:compliance@clarity-fintech.com\">Product compliance: compliance@clarity-fintech.com</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:privacy@volkovintelligence.com\">Privacy requests: privacy@volkovintelligence.com</a></li><li><a href=\"mailto:dpo@volkovintelligence.com\">Data Protection Officer: dpo@volkovintelligence.com</a></li></ul></section>\n<section id=\"global-non-custodial-access\"><h2>11. Worldwide Non-Custodial Software Access</h2><p>Clarity Wallet (connect, swap, Spark checkout, Universal Search) is non-custodial client software distributed for global use with <strong>MetaMask-class</strong> wallet connectivity — the open-source client does <strong>not</strong> geo-fence software download or self-custodial signing. Public <strong>RPC</strong>, <strong>clrty-rpc</strong>, and <strong>Spark MCP</strong> surfaces are available to developers and autonomous agents worldwide subject to documented API rate limits, sanctions screening at fiat rails, and partner acquirer rules — not a blanket software embargo.</p></section>\n<section id=\"zero-profit-sharing-treasury\"><h2>12. Protocol Fees — Zero Profit-Sharing & Utility Token Framing</h2><p><strong>100%</strong> of Clarity protocol and Spark clearing fees route to <strong>treasury:clrty-1</strong> on Chain <strong>1202</strong> for operational infrastructure, gas relay, and network utility — <strong>no</strong> dividend, yield, revenue-share, or profit-participation rights are offered to wallet users, token holders, or MCP integrators.</p>\n<p><strong>CLRTY</strong> is presented as a <strong>functional utility</strong> credential for network access and fee discounts — not equity, a security interest, or a collective investment scheme. References to U.S. SEC <strong>Howey</strong> analysis and EU <strong>MiCA</strong> utility-token categories are informational only (see <a href=\"/legal/risk\">/legal/risk</a>). This stack does <strong>not</strong> constitute an offer of securities.</p></section>\n<section id=\"cross-border-payment-rails\"><h2>13. Cross-Border Fiat & On-Chain Rails</h2><table class=\"legal-table\"><thead><tr><th>Region</th><th>Primary Spark rails</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>United States</td><td>FedNow, ACH Standard, Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay</td><td>Partner MSB/acquirer KYC; OFAC screening</td></tr><tr><td>European Union / UK</td><td>SEPA Instant, SEPA Standard, FPS (where supported)</td><td>PSD2/PSR partner rules; MiCA disclosures via compliance funnel</td></tr><tr><td>Global</td><td>On-chain CLRTY-1 / EVM settlement; card where acquirer licensed</td><td>Third-party rails impose regional licensing — software access remains non-custodial</td></tr></tbody></table>\n<p>Spark is the exclusive Clarity fiat processor. See <a href=\"/legal/spark-disclosure\">/legal/spark-disclosure</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"mcp-api-rate-limits\"><h2>14. Spark MCP & API Rate Limits</h2><p>Authenticated Spark pay endpoints and Spark MCP tools enforce per-account and per-IP rate limits (default <strong>40</strong> checkout attempts per <strong>300</strong> seconds per account unless enterprise tier overrides). FX/fiat quote objects carry a <strong>3000ms</strong> TTL; stale quotes must be refreshed before `POST /v1/spark/modal/checkout`. Abuse, scraping, or card-testing triggers circuit breakers and may suspend API keys. Integrators must display utility-non-security disclaimers in agent UIs. Contact <strong>compliance@clarity-fintech.com</strong> for enterprise MCP quotas.</p></section>\n<section id=\"regulatory-attestation-matrix\"><h2>15. Regulatory Attestation Matrix (Informational)</h2><table class=\"legal-table\"><thead><tr><th>Topic</th><th>Operator attestation</th><th>User obligation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Non-custodial software</td><td>Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C. does not hold user private keys</td><td>Users secure seed phrases; irreversible on-chain txs</td></tr><tr><td>Spark fiat rails</td><td>Licensed partners execute money transmission</td><td>Users pass tiered KYC/OFAC at checkout</td></tr><tr><td>Protocol fees</td><td>100% treasury:clrty-1 utility; no profit-sharing</td><td>Fees disclosed pre-checkout; non-refundable clearing</td></tr><tr><td>Sanctions</td><td>OFAC/EU/UN lists screened at fiat sessions</td><td>Prohibited jurisdictions must not use Spark rails</td></tr><tr><td>Tax</td><td>Information returns where legally required</td><td>Users file in home jurisdiction</td></tr><tr><td>MCP/agents</td><td>Rate-limited utility APIs; not investment advice</td><td>Agents must not promise yield or securities returns</td></tr></tbody></table></section>\n<section id=\"fin-data-telemetry\"><h2>16. CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA — Native Telemetry & Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML) Disclosure</h2><p><strong>CLRTY-1 FIN-DATA</strong> is the native financial-data telemetry channel emitted by CLRTY-1 nodes and the `clrty-rpc` layer (settlement <strong>clrty-1 / 1202</strong>). It records block/finality timing, mempool and fee-market statistics, validator liveness, and RPC latency for network health — it does <strong>not</strong> capture private keys, seed phrases, or raw KYC documents.</p>\n<p><strong>Node-level sanctions:</strong> Validators, archive nodes, and `clrty-rpc` ingress may apply policy-driven mempool and relay filters for addresses linked to OFAC SDN, EU consolidated sanctions, or UN embargo programs when operating Spark-adjacent clearing or FIN-DATA export paths. Nodes receive hashed watchlist updates and screening signals — not raw KYC documents — aligned with <a href=\"/legal/aml-kyc\">Section 7 — AML &amp; KYC</a>. Non-custodial self-custodial signing is unaffected; sanctions enforcement applies at fiat Spark capture, VASP counterparty proof, and optional node relay policy tiers.</p>\n<p><strong>Zero-Knowledge AML (ZK-AML):</strong> Where sanctions/KYC-tier status must be proven to a counterparty VASP or Spark partner, Clarity supports privacy-preserving ZK-AML attestations — succinct proofs that a wallet has passed tiered KYC/OFAC screening (see <a href=\"/legal/aml-kyc\">Section 7 — AML &amp; KYC</a>) <strong>without disclosing</strong> the underlying identity documents, balances, or transaction graph to the verifying party. ZK-AML proofs are generated client-side or by authorized compliance infrastructure and are logged for audit under the same recordkeeping duties as Section 7.</p>\n<p>FIN-DATA telemetry and ZK-AML proof metadata are retained for <strong>12 months rolling</strong> (telemetry) and per FinCEN/Travel-Rule recordkeeping schedules (ZK-AML attestations). See <a href=\"/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry\">/legal/compliance#fin-data-telemetry</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"iso20022-spark\"><h2>17. ISO 20022 Message Standards & Spark Rail Mapping</h2><p>Spark Regional Rails map fiat instructions to <strong>ISO 20022</strong> message types for interoperability with banking-rail partners (FedNow, ACH, SEPA) and CLRTY-1 settlement finality. Spark is the exclusive fiat on/off-ramp integration.</p>\n<table class=\"legal-table\"><thead><tr><th>ISO 20022 Message</th><th>Purpose</th><th>Spark Rail</th><th>CLRTY-1 Settlement Leg</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>`pain.001` (Customer Credit Transfer Initiation)</td><td>User-initiated fiat on-ramp instruction</td><td>FedNow / ACH / SEPA Instant</td><td>Mint/route to self-custodial wallet post-clearing</td></tr><tr><td>`pacs.008` (FI to FI Customer Credit Transfer)</td><td>Interbank settlement leg between acquirer and partner bank</td><td>FedNow / SEPA Instant</td><td>Triggers Spark checkout confirmation webhook</td></tr><tr><td>`pacs.002` (Payment Status Report)</td><td>Accept/reject/pending status for an initiated transfer</td><td>ACH / SEPA / Card networks</td><td>Circuit-breaker and pre-launch freeze (HTTP 423) status sync</td></tr><tr><td>`camt.053` (Bank to Customer Statement)</td><td>End-of-day reconciliation statement</td><td>ACH / SEPA</td><td>Reconciliation against Spark ledger and treasury vault allocation</td></tr><tr><td>`camt.054` (Bank to Customer Debit/Credit Notification)</td><td>Real-time notification of posted debit/credit</td><td>FedNow / SEPA Instant</td><td>Real-time balance/session update in wallet UI</td></tr><tr><td>`pain.008` (Customer Direct Debit Initiation)</td><td>ACH return / chargeback recovery debit</td><td>ACH Standard</td><td>Pending-dispatch freeze or recovery debit (see <a href=\"/terms#spark-rails\">Section 7 — Spark Rails, Fees &amp; Chargebacks</a>)</td></tr></tbody></table>\n<p>ISO 20022 field mapping (`purpose code`, `remittance information`) is preserved for AML/Travel-Rule screening but does not expose on-chain wallet addresses to the banking rail beyond what is required for settlement. See <a href=\"/legal/spark-disclosure\">/legal/spark-disclosure</a>.</p></section>\n<section id=\"tax-reporting\"><h2>18. Tax Reporting & Data Exports</h2><p>Clarity is a non-custodial interface and does <strong>not</strong> provide tax advice. Where required by law (e.g., U.S. digital-asset broker information returns), the Company or its designated processors may issue applicable information returns (including <strong>Form 1099-DA</strong> analogs) for in-scope Spark fiat transactions and, where applicable, gross proceeds from supported on-chain activity.</p>\n<p><strong>Self-service tax exports:</strong> Wallet users may generate <strong>CSV</strong> and <strong>PDF</strong> transaction exports (timestamps, asset, quantity, USD-equivalent fair value, fee allocation) covering Spark on/off-ramp activity and on-chain transfers visible to the wallet, for use with third-party tax software. Exports are generated client-side or via authenticated API and are not shared with tax authorities except where legally compelled or where the Company issues an information return.</p>\n<p>Records supporting exports and information returns are retained for <strong>5–7 years</strong> consistent with <a href=\"/privacy#collected\">Section 4 — Categories of Data Processed</a>. Tax residency and reporting obligations vary by jurisdiction (U.S. IRS, EU <strong>MiCA</strong>/DAC8, and other regimes); users are responsible for their own filings. Questions: <strong>legal@volkovintelligence.com</strong> · <strong>compliance@clarity-fintech.com</strong>, Volkov Intelligence Systems L.L.C., <strong>Sandy, Utah, USA</strong>.</p></section>","binding_execution":{"seat":"Sandy, Utah, USA","legal_contact":"legal@volkovintelligence.com","compliance_contact":"compliance@clarity-fintech.com","esign":true}}