Terms of Service

Last Updated: September 2026 · KWATECH Non-Custodial Multi-Chain Router

Section 1. Non-Custodial Software Gateway

KWATECH is a decentralized, non-custodial software gateway providing access to independent cross-chain bridging and routing networks. KWATECH does not take custody of user assets, does not operate as an exchange matching engine or broker-dealer, and does not provide fiduciary, trading, or financial advisory services.

Section 2. Order Routing, Slippage Tolerance, and Rate Adjustments

2.1. Intent-Based Routing and Request-for-Quote (RFQ) Model

When you initiate an exchange on the Platform, KWATECH queries independent, third-party liquidity solvers, cross-chain protocols, and automated market makers (collectively, "Liquidity Providers") to generate an intent-based Request-for-Quote ("RFQ").

Commitment of Liquidity: Displayed exchange rates and estimated output figures reflect a conditional commitment from Liquidity Providers to deliver a designated minimum amount of the destination asset (min_receive_amount) against a specific deposit amount.
Non-Custodial Role: KWATECH does not hold custody of user funds, does not act as an escrow agent, and does not participate as a principal counterparty to any trade.

2.2. Slippage Bounds and Negative Price Deviation

Due to the decentralized nature of public blockchains, market prices may fluctuate between the moment an order is quoted and the moment a transaction achieves finality on the destination blockchain.

Slippage Tolerances: Standard orders are subject to programmatic slippage parameters configured by the routing protocol (e.g., up to 2.0% for native Bitcoin transactions and 0.35% for EVM and Solana network transactions).
Unfavorable Drift and Execution Failure: If market prices move unfavorably beyond the designated slippage tolerance before your deposit achieves required block confirmations, Liquidity Providers are under no obligation to fulfill the swap at an inventory loss. In such events, the transaction may fail, stall, or trigger an automated or manual return.
Deduction of Network Fees: Any return, refund, or unwound deposit shall be returned net of applicable layer-1 or layer-2 network gas, validator incentives, or miner fees. KWATECH is not responsible for losses attributable to unrecoverable blockchain transaction fees.

2.3. Allocation of Favorable Market Movements (Positive Slippage)

When you submit a deposit to execute an RFQ swap, Liquidity Providers pre-position and risk their own capital on the destination network to guarantee the output amount agreed upon at quote generation.

Solver Risk and Spread Absorption: Consequently, if the market value of your deposited asset appreciates favorably relative to the quoted output while awaiting block confirmations or during transfer execution, any resulting surplus or positive variance is retained by the fulfilling Liquidity Provider as compensation for balancing inventory risk, cross-chain capital costs, and volatility exposure.
No Direct Pass-Through on In-Flight Swaps: Except as expressly provided through the pre-deposit re-quote mechanism set forth in Subsection 2.4 below, positive market movement occurring after a deposit has been broadcast does not increase the guaranteed minimum output delivered to your destination address.

2.4. Voluntary Pre-Deposit Dynamic Re-Quote Mechanics

Prior to the broadcast and on-chain detection of your deposit (quoted status), the Platform may periodically scan live routing matrix rates to identify significant favorable market movements.

Surplus Thresholds: In its sole discretion, KWATECH may present an optional, user-initiated re-quote banner if prevailing market conditions improve the estimated destination output beyond designated surplus thresholds (e.g., a gain of 4.0% or greater for orders valued at $100 USD or less, or 1.5% or greater for orders exceeding $100 USD).
Opt-In Requirement: Any re-quote is strictly opt-in and requires affirmative user interaction. If accepted, the Platform generates an updated transaction route, calculates revised minimum guaranteed amounts, and updates the designated deposit address. Prior quotations are not revoked or cancelled on the solver network.

Condition Precedent and Prior Deposit Disclaimer: IF YOU HAVE ALREADY TRANSMITTED, BROADCAST, OR INITIATED A TRANSACTION TO THE PRIOR DEPOSIT ADDRESS DISPLAYED ON YOUR SCREEN, THE RE-QUOTE IS VOID, INOPERATIVE, AND UNEXECUTABLE. Any deposit received at a previously designated deposit address will automatically execute and settle strictly in accordance with the original, prior quote parameters. KWATECH bears zero liability for discrepancies arising from user failure to transmit funds to the newly generated deposit address following a re-quote confirmation.

2.5. Deposit Latency, Mempool Congestion, and Operational Risk

Confirmation Lag: Confirmation times on native networks (including the Bitcoin network) vary widely. Delays caused by mempool congestion, dynamic block times, fee underbidding from your external wallet, or wallet-side broadcast latency are strictly within your operational control and risk.
Address Expiration: Deposit addresses generated via the Platform are temporary, route-specific, and ephemeral. Funds transmitted to expired addresses, unsupported token contracts, or incorrect blockchain networks may be permanently lost or subject to third-party solver recovery conditions beyond KWATECH’s control.
Assumption of Risk: You explicitly acknowledge and agree that KWATECH does not guarantee execution pricing, settlement speed, or solver performance, and you hold KWATECH harmless from any trading losses, missed appreciation, or slippage variances resulting from blockchain delays, network forks, or volatile market events.