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Terms of Service

Last Updated: December 03, 2025

Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Doma Protocol (or the “Protocol” or “protocol”), website, and related services (collectively, the "Services") provided by the Foundation ("we", "us", "our"), a Cayman Islands foundation company.

The Doma Protocol is a purpose-built blockchain designed to enable DomainFi and revolutionize the traditional domain landscape by transforming domains into programmable, blockchain-based assets. By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Services.

The Doma Protocol operates solely as a decentralized smart-contract system enabling tokenization, fractionalization, and protocol-level utilities for supported domain names. Doma does not buy, sell, broker, or custody domain names, and all marketplace activity occurs through independent registrars or platforms that integrate with the Protocol.

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using the Services, you represent and warrant that you meet all eligibility requirements. If you are accessing or using the Services on behalf of an entity, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that entity to these Terms.

The Doma Protocol and DomainFi

Nature of the Protocol

The Doma Protocol is a decentralized blockchain protocol specifically designed for DomainFi applications. DomainFi refers to the integration of domains with decentralized finance capabilities, allowing domains to function as programmable, blockchain-based assets with enhanced utility, liquidity, and value.

Protocol Capabilities

The Doma Protocol enables:

  • Transformation of traditional domains into on-chain, programmable assets
  • Creation of liquid markets for domain name trading and investment
  • Development of decentralized applications (dApps) utilizing domain-based assets
  • Implementation of smart contracts that leverage domain ownership and attributes
  • Secure and transparent domain transactions with blockchain verification

Protocol Operation

The Doma Protocol operates autonomously based on its underlying code. We do not control the blockchain or transactions conducted through the protocol. Once deployed, the smart contracts and blockchain operations function based on their programming.

User Control and Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

  • Maintaining the security of your wallet and private keys
  • Understanding the risks associated with blockchain technology and DomainFi
  • Verifying all transaction details before submission
  • Understanding that blockchain transactions are typically irreversible
  • Ensuring you comply with all applicable laws and regulations when using the Services
  • Conducting due diligence on domain-based assets before engaging in transactions

Wallet Integration

Connecting Your Wallet

To interact with the Doma Protocol and participate in DomainFi activities, you need to connect a compatible cryptocurrency wallet. By connecting your wallet, you agree to be bound by these Terms and any applicable terms of your wallet provider.

Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your wallet and private keys. We are not responsible for any loss of access to your wallet, loss of private keys, or unauthorized transactions.

Programmable Domain Assets

Domain Asset Functionality

The Doma Protocol enables domains to function as programmable assets that can:

  • Be bought, sold, and traded on the protocol
  • Serve as collateral for DomainFi applications
  • Generate yield through various protocol mechanisms
  • Integrate with other blockchain applications and services
  • Be fractionalized or bundled based on protocol capabilities

Domain Ownership Rights

While the Doma Protocol enables blockchain-based transactions of domain assets, users must understand:

  • The relationship between on-chain domain assets and traditional domain registrations
  • Any limitations on rights transferred through protocol transactions
  • The potential need for additional steps to complete domain ownership transfers in traditional registry systems
  • The protocol represents domain assets but may not itself confer legal title to domains

Proxy Custodial Function

When a domain is fractionalized through the Doma Protocol, or when it has been transferred to a new on-chain address (including for fractionalization, on-chain sale or any other contract/wallet) and the new owner has not yet claimed the domain, the domain is placed into the Doma Proxy Solutions registrant account for the limited purposes of technical enforcement, DNS stability, and ICANN compliance. During this period, the Proxy serves as the registrant of record / Registered Name Holder (“RNH”) solely to perform ICANN-required registrant functions. While acting as the RNH on behalf of the beneficial owner, the Proxy may update DNS records only to the extent required by Protocol-defined configuration or the operation of associated smart contracts. The Proxy does not obtain any beneficial ownership or economic rights in the domain during this period, and is restricted from initiating transfers, selling the domain, or making discretionary DNS changes unrelated to Protocol-required functionality. Registrant control automatically returns to the lawful beneficial owner once (a) all Tokenized Interests have been redeemed, or (b) a purchaser claims the domain pursuant to the Protocol's smart-contract rules.

To mitigate unintended expiration while the Proxy is serving as RNH, the Protocol may implement one or more renewal-funding mechanisms (such as owner-funded renewal wallets, Protocol-authorized renewal funds, or other on-chain processes). These mechanisms may also support renewal where no single beneficial owner exists (e.g., 100% fractionalized domains). Such mechanisms are intended to protect continuity and Tokenized Interest holders, but do not create any financial obligation, fiduciary duty, or renewal guarantee on the part of D3 or the Proxy. The beneficial owner (or, in the case of fully fractionalized domains, the Protocol-designated renewal mechanism) is ultimately responsible for ensuring timely renewal of the domain. If renewal funding is not available, the domain may expire, and Tokenized Interests may be extinguished, unless the Proxy elects to renew the domain and assume beneficial ownership in accordance with Protocol-governed rules for unclaimed or expired names.

Protocol-Issued Subdomains

Token holders may receive optional protocol-level subdomain utilities tied to on-chain positions. These subdomains do not grant DNS authority, hosting rights, nameserver access, or operational control of the domain. They are non-authoritative identifiers created within the Protocol, and they automatically disappear when the domain is redeemed or reclaimed. No protocol-issued subdomain rights or utilities survive full redemption or reclamation of registrant control.

Redemption Requirements

Any full transfer of registrant control of a tokenized domain requires on-chain redemption of all outstanding Tokenized Interests. All settlement amounts, including redemption or repurchase, are determined solely by the Protocol's smart contract-determined pricing mechanism at the time of execution. Off-platform purchase agreements do not override the Protocol's redemption rules.

Marketplace Independence and Third-Party Platforms

Registrars and marketplaces that integrate with the Protocol (“Marketplace(s)”) operate independently from the Foundation. Marketplaces, not the Foundation, are responsible for domain registration services, pricing, listings, custody solutions, user onboarding, and any compliance obligations. Use of Marketplace features may require acceptance of Marketplace-specific terms in addition to these Terms.

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law, regulation, or third-party rights
  • Use the Services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • Attempt to circumvent or manipulate the protocol or its functionalities
  • Interfere with or disrupt the Services or servers connected to the Services
  • Introduce malicious code, viruses, or harmful data to the Services
  • Use the Services to conduct transactions involving illegal goods or services
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Services
  • Use the Services in any manner that could disable, overburden, or impair the Services
  • Misrepresent domain ownership or characteristics

Doma Points

Overview.

Doma may, from time to time and in its sole discretion, offer a points-based rewards program (“Doma Points” or “Points”) that allows eligible users to earn points for certain activities on or in connection with the Services, including but not limited to staking, holding, providing liquidity, or trading supported tokens or assets. Participation in the Doma Points program is optional.

No Monetary Value; No Property Rights.

Points have no cash value, are not legal tender, are not transferable, and do not constitute or represent any ownership interest, investment, security, or other financial instrument. Points do not create any vested rights and are not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents.

Eligibility and Earning Points.

Eligibility to earn Points and the activities that qualify for Points are determined by Doma in its sole discretion and may change at any time. Points may not be credited for activities occurring prior to the launch or announcement of a particular Points program or campaign. Doma may apply multipliers, weighting, limits, exclusions, or other mechanics when calculating Points.

Program Modifications; Suspension; Termination.

Doma reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify, suspend, limit, or discontinue the Points program (in whole or in part), including changing how Points are earned, calculated, displayed, or used, or expiring previously awarded Points. Doma shall have no liability for any modification, suspension, or termination of the Points program or any loss of Points.

No Guarantee of Future Utility.

Points do not guarantee and should not be relied upon as providing access to any future product, service, benefit, token, reward, or distribution. Any future use or utility of Points, if any, will be determined solely by Doma and may be subject to additional terms and conditions.

Disqualification.

Doma reserves the right to suspend or disqualify any user from participating in the Points program, and to revoke or adjust Points, if Doma determines in its sole discretion that the user has violated these Terms, engaged in fraud, abuse, manipulation, or conduct inconsistent with the intent of the Points program.

Relationship to These Terms.

Points are part of the Services and are governed by these Terms. In the event of any conflict between this Section and other provisions of the Terms, this Section will control solely with respect to the Points program.

Intellectual Property

Our Intellectual Property

The Services, including all content, features, and functionality, are owned by the Doma Foundation or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Open Source Components

Certain components of the Doma Protocol may be open source and subject to open source licenses. Nothing in these Terms will restrict your rights under any applicable open source license.

Limited License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services for their intended purposes.

Risks

DomainFi Risks

Participation in DomainFi through the Doma Protocol involves specific risks, including but not limited to:

  • Market volatility for domain-based assets
  • Liquidity risks in emerging domain markets
  • Smart contract vulnerabilities specific to domain applications
  • Regulatory uncertainty around domain-backed financial applications
  • Technical challenges in bridging traditional domain systems with blockchain
  • Potential disputes regarding domain ownership or rights

Blockchain Risks

Using blockchain technology involves significant risks, including but not limited to:

  • Volatility in cryptocurrency values
  • Regulatory uncertainty
  • Smart contract vulnerabilities
  • Network congestion and high transaction fees
  • Protocol or infrastructure failures
  • Loss of access to private keys
  • Potential for protocol changes or "forks"

No Guarantees

We do not guarantee:

  • The continued operation of the Doma Protocol
  • The security or functionality of the protocol
  • The value or liquidity of any domains transacted through the protocol
  • The availability of the Services
  • The accuracy or reliability of any information provided through the Services
  • The successful completion of off-chain domain transfers or registrations

Disclaimers

No Financial Advice

Nothing in the Services constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax, or other advice. All information provided through the Services is for informational purposes only.

As-Is Services

THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE," WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

Technical Limitations

We do not warrant that the Services will function without interruption, errors, or imperfections.

We do not warrant that the Services are free from viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE DOMA FOUNDATION, ITS AFFILIATES, OR THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR SERVICE PROVIDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, THE SERVICES.

OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS RELATED TO THE SERVICES SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF $100 USD OR THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US TO USE THE SERVICES IN THE 12 MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO THE LIABILITY.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Doma Foundation, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Services
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any rights of another party
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations

Modifications to the Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. If we make material changes, we will provide notice through the Services or by other means. Your continued use of the Services after the changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Services at any time for any reason without notice. Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms will immediately cease.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Cayman Islands, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the International Chamber of Commerce in accordance with its arbitration rules. The arbitration shall take place in the Cayman Islands, and the language of the arbitration shall be English.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement & Terms Conflicts

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Doma Foundation regarding the Services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. If you access the Protocol through a registrar or Marketplace, you acknowledge that: (i) the Marketplace or registrar's terms govern only Marketplace or registrar-level services, and (ii) these Terms govern all Protocol-level functionality. In any conflict between registrar terms and these Terms, the Protocol Terms control with respect to Protocol operations only.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced.

No Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms will not be considered a waiver of such right or provision.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

Force Majeure

We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform resulting from causes outside our reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, terrorism, riots, war, epidemics, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, network infrastructure failures, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

  • Doma Foundation
  • legal@doma.xyz
  • Cricket Square
  • Hutchins Drive
  • PO Box 2681
  • Grand Cayman KY1-1111
  • Cayman Islands

For additional information about the Doma Protocol and DomainFi, please visit our documentation at https://docs.doma.xyz/.