Legal FAQ: Documentation & Agreements

What agreements need to be in place between Octant and Capital Providers?

Capital Providers must accept Octant's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Core Requirements

All Capital Providers must accept Octant's Terms of Service before deploying vaults, which covers protocol usage, risk allocation, liability limitations, and indemnification provisions. The Privacy Policy governs data handling. These standardized agreements apply equally to all Capital Providers and are accepted through interface interaction rather than negotiated contracts.

Direct Third-Party Arrangements

Capital Providers requiring additional services contract directly with service providers, without Octant becoming a party to such agreements. This includes KYC/KYB services for compliance purposes or custody solutions, if needed. These arrangements are bilateral between Capital Providers and service providers.

Simplified Structure

The protocol's non-custodial design minimizes required agreements. Unlike traditional service relationships, there are no negotiated service agreements, subscription contracts, or ongoing operational agreements. The relationship is governed primarily through standardized terms and smart contract interactions.

Are there template agreements for Capital Providers to use with their communities?

Currently, no standardized templates exist, but Octant is developing template agreements to streamline Capital Providers' allocation processes.

Capital Providers currently create their own agreements for community participation, grant distributions, and operational arrangements. Octant is working on template agreements to help Capital Providers efficiently structure common arrangements like grant agreements with recipients, community participation terms, and allocation procedures. These templates will aim to reduce legal costs, ensure consistent best practices, and accelerate Capital Provider onboarding.