Terms of Service

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of BlockCar.io ("Platform", "Service", "we", "us", or "our"), a tokenization platform for collectible automotive assets. By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Platform.

2. Eligibility and User Verification

To use BlockCar's services, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)

  • Have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts

  • Not be prohibited from using our services under applicable laws

  • Complete Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification processes

  • Qualify as either a "Qualified Investor/Collector" (for SOT, FND tokens) or "Qualified Borrower" (for COL tokens) based on our verification criteria

3. Token Types and Ownership

3.1 Single Ownership Token (SOT)

SOTs represent complete ownership of a single tokenized automotive asset. SOT holders have full ownership rights, subject to custody arrangements with approved vault partners.

3.2 Fund Token (FND)

FND tokens represent fractional ownership in curated automotive funds. FND holders own proportional shares of the fund's total asset value and may receive distributions according to fund terms.

3.3 Collateral Token (COL)

COL tokens enable qualified borrowers to access liquidity using automotive assets as collateral. Borrowers retain beneficial ownership while assets are held as security.

4. Regulatory Compliance

BlockCar operates in compliance with global regulatory frameworks including:

  • ERC-3643: Compliant security token standard for regulatory requirements

  • MiCA (EU): Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation compliance

  • MiFID II (EU): Markets in Financial Instruments Directive adherence

  • FINMA (Switzerland): Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority guidelines

  • VARA (UAE): Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority compliance

  • SEC (USA): Securities and Exchange Commission regulations where applicable

5. Trading and Transactions

All transactions on the Platform are executed via blockchain smart contracts. By engaging in transactions, you acknowledge:

  • Blockchain transactions are irreversible once confirmed

  • You are responsible for all transaction fees (gas fees) associated with blockchain operations

  • Market prices for tokens may fluctuate based on supply and demand

  • You accept all risks associated with cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions

6. Wallet Connection and Security

You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your cryptocurrency wallet and private keys

  • All activities conducted through your connected wallet

  • Ensuring wallet compatibility with our Platform

  • Monitoring wallet transactions for unauthorized activity

BlockCar does not have access to your private keys and cannot recover lost or stolen assets from your wallet.

7. Asset Custody and Vault Partners

Physical automotive assets are stored with approved Tier-1 vault partners in secure, climate-controlled facilities. By tokenizing assets through BlockCar:

  • You agree to the custody terms of the designated vault partner

  • Physical asset custody is separate from token ownership on the blockchain

  • Vault storage fees may apply and are the responsibility of the asset owner

  • Insurance coverage varies by vault partner and asset value

8. AI Concierge Services

Our AI Concierge ("Harry") provides market intelligence, portfolio tracking, and asset valuation analysis. You acknowledge that:

  • AI-generated information is for informational purposes only and not financial advice

  • Market valuations are estimates based on available data and algorithms

  • You should conduct independent research before making investment decisions

  • BlockCar is not liable for decisions made based on AI Concierge recommendations

9. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Use the Platform for money laundering, terrorist financing, or other illegal activities

  • Manipulate market prices or engage in fraudulent trading practices

  • Provide false information during KYC/AML verification

  • Circumvent security features or access controls

  • Use automated systems or bots without authorization

  • Infringe on intellectual property rights of BlockCar or third parties

10. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, logos, and intellectual property on the Platform are owned by BlockCar or licensed to us. You may not use, reproduce, or distribute any content without written permission.

11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

THE PLATFORM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. BlockCar does not guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Platform

  • Accuracy of asset valuations or market data

  • Future value appreciation of tokenized assets

  • Liquidity or ability to sell tokens at any time

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BlockCar SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE PLATFORM.

12. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at any time for violation of these Terms, suspicious activity, or regulatory compliance reasons. Upon termination, your token ownership rights on the blockchain remain intact, but Platform access will be revoked.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international regulations and the laws of the jurisdiction where disputes arise. Any disputes shall be resolved through:

  • Good faith negotiation between parties

  • Binding arbitration if negotiation fails

  • Applicable courts only as a last resort

14. Changes to Terms

BlockCar reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of material changes via email or Platform notification. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

hello@blockcar.io