Please read this disclaimer carefully before interacting with the AREAL protocol, its tokens, or any related services. By accessing this documentation or using the protocol, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms set forth below.
General Disclaimer
This documentation and all materials published by or on behalf of AREAL are provided strictly for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing contained in this documentation, on the AREAL website, in any communications, or in any related materials constitutes:
- legal advice,
- financial advice,
- investment advice,
- tax advice,
- accounting advice, or
- any other form of professional advice or recommendation.
AREAL is an infrastructure protocol — it provides decentralized technology that third-party projects and users may choose to interact with. AREAL does not act as a broker, dealer, custodian, investment adviser, fund manager, financial intermediary, or fiduciary in any capacity.
All participants must make their own independent assessments and seek qualified professional advice in their respective jurisdictions before engaging with the protocol.
No Offer or Solicitation
Nothing in this documentation or any AREAL communication constitutes:
- an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any tokens, securities, financial instruments, or investment products,
- an invitation to participate in any investment scheme, fund, or collective investment vehicle,
- a recommendation to acquire, hold, or dispose of any digital asset, or
- a prospectus, offering memorandum, or similar disclosure document under any applicable law.
No regulatory authority in any jurisdiction has reviewed, approved, or endorsed this documentation, the AREAL protocol, or any tokens associated with it. The availability of this documentation does not imply that applicable laws or regulations have been complied with in any particular jurisdiction.
Token Characterization
AREAL protocol tokens
The AREAL ecosystem includes several token types — including but not limited to ARL, RWT, and Ownership Tokens. The characterization, classification, and legal treatment of these tokens varies by jurisdiction and is subject to evolving regulatory interpretation.
Important:
- This documentation describes the intended design and functionality of these tokens within the protocol architecture. It does not constitute a legal determination of their classification in any jurisdiction.
- The classification of any token as a utility token, security, commodity, payment instrument, or any other category is determined by applicable law in each relevant jurisdiction — not by the descriptions in this documentation.
- Participants are solely responsible for determining whether acquiring, holding, or transacting in any AREAL ecosystem token is permissible under the laws of their jurisdiction and whether any registration, licensing, or compliance requirements apply.
- Certain features described in this documentation — such as governance participation, yield distribution, or ownership representation — may affect the regulatory classification of tokens in specific jurisdictions. Participants should consult qualified legal counsel regarding the implications of these features under applicable law.
Ownership Tokens and DAO Ownership Companies
Ownership Tokens are designed to represent membership or participation rights in independently formed DAO Ownership Companies. The nature and extent of any rights conferred by holding these tokens depend on:
- the constitutional documents of the specific DAO Ownership Company,
- the applicable law of the jurisdiction in which the entity is registered,
- the specific legal structure chosen by the project and its legal counsel, and
- any regulations governing digital assets, membership interests, or securities in relevant jurisdictions.
AREAL provides infrastructure and a conceptual framework — it does not establish, control, or guarantee the legal structure of any project-level entity.
No Guarantees
AREAL does not provide, and expressly disclaims, any guarantee, warranty, or representation — whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise — regarding:
- the profitability, yield, return, or financial performance of any token, pool, vault, or strategy,
- the stability, value, or price of any token — including RWT, ARL, or any Ownership Token,
- the uninterrupted, error-free, secure, or continuous operation of the protocol or any of its components,
- the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any data, calculations, or information provided by or through the protocol,
- the legal validity, enforceability, or regulatory compliance of any legal structure, DAO Ownership Company, or governance mechanism,
- the solvency, performance, or continued operation of any project, entity, or real-world asset within the ecosystem.
Past performance, projected yields, and any examples provided in this documentation are illustrative only and do not indicate or guarantee future results. The value of digital assets can decrease as well as increase, and participants may lose some or all of their capital.
Forward-Looking Statements
This documentation may contain forward-looking statements, including but not limited to:
- descriptions of planned features, products, or capabilities,
- projected timelines, milestones, or roadmap items,
- expectations regarding technology development, partnerships, or ecosystem growth,
- descriptions of intended governance mechanisms, economic models, or operational processes.
Forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and subject to risks and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. AREAL undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or correct any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances, or otherwise.
Participants should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events or as guarantees of future performance.
Experimental Technology
The AREAL protocol is built on experimental and evolving technology. Smart contracts, decentralized governance, blockchain infrastructure, and the integration of real-world assets with on-chain systems are nascent fields with limited operational history.
Participants should be aware that:
- smart contracts may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities despite auditing and testing,
- the interaction between multiple protocol components may produce unexpected outcomes,
- blockchain technology, consensus mechanisms, and network infrastructure may fail or behave unpredictably,
- the integration between on-chain governance and off-chain legal entities is an emerging approach with limited legal precedent,
- the protocol’s economic models are theoretical constructs that may not perform as described under all market conditions.
Interacting with experimental technology carries a substantial risk of partial or total loss of funds. Only participate with capital you can afford to lose entirely.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
- AREAL, its DAO Ownership Company, contributors, developers, advisors, agents, and any affiliated persons or entities (collectively, “AREAL Parties”) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages arising from or related to the use of, inability to use, or reliance on the protocol, its tokens, this documentation, or any related services.
- AREAL Parties shall not be liable for any loss of profits, revenue, data, goodwill, or other intangible losses, regardless of whether such losses were foreseeable or whether any AREAL Party was advised of the possibility of such losses.
- AREAL Parties are not parties to, and bear no responsibility for, any transaction executed by users through the protocol.
- AREAL Parties do not control and are not responsible for the actions, omissions, or performance of any project-level DAO Ownership Company, its managers, or its service providers.
The protocol operates autonomously through smart contracts deployed on the Solana blockchain. No AREAL Party has the ability to reverse, modify, or cancel any on-chain transaction after execution.
User Responsibility
Each participant is solely responsible for:
- Security — safeguarding private keys, seed phrases, hardware wallets, and all credentials required to access their funds. Lost access cannot be recovered by any party.
- Due diligence — understanding the protocol mechanics, token characteristics, and risks described in this documentation and the Risk Disclosure before participating.
- Legal compliance — determining whether participation is permitted under the laws of their jurisdiction and complying with all applicable regulations, including but not limited to securities laws, tax obligations, and anti-money laundering requirements.
- Tax obligations — reporting and paying all taxes, duties, and levies arising from their participation, token holdings, transactions, or yield distributions in accordance with the laws of their jurisdiction. AREAL does not provide tax reporting, withholding, or advisory services.
- Transaction accuracy — verifying all transaction parameters before execution. On-chain transactions are irreversible.
External Dependencies and Third Parties
The AREAL protocol relies on external infrastructure, services, and third-party technologies, including but not limited to:
- the Solana blockchain — network availability, consensus, and transaction processing,
- project-level DAO Ownership Companies — independent legal entities that manage real-world assets,
- third-party data providers and oracles — external data feeds for pricing, yield, and asset information,
- stablecoin issuers (USDC, USDY) — the solvency and operational continuity of stablecoin providers,
- legal and compliance service providers — independent firms engaged by projects for their own structuring needs.
AREAL does not control, endorse, or guarantee the performance, reliability, solvency, or regulatory compliance of any third party. Failures, errors, or defaults by third parties may adversely affect the protocol and its participants.
Documentation Accuracy
This documentation describes the intended design and architecture of the AREAL protocol as of the date of its most recent update. It may not reflect the current state of the protocol at any given time.
- The protocol is continuously evolving through governance decisions. Parameters, mechanics, and features may change without prior notice.
- This documentation may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. AREAL makes no representation that this documentation is accurate, complete, or current at any time.
- In case of discrepancy between this documentation and the actual behavior of the deployed smart contracts, the on-chain code governs.
- Participants should verify current protocol parameters through on-chain data and official communication channels before making any decisions.
Intellectual Property
All content in this documentation — including text, diagrams, code examples, architectural descriptions, and conceptual frameworks — is the intellectual property of AREAL DAO or its contributors, unless otherwise stated.
The publication of this documentation does not grant any license to use, reproduce, or distribute its contents for commercial purposes without prior written authorization, except as may be permitted under applicable open-source licenses for code specifically designated as open source.
Jurisdictional Restrictions
The AREAL protocol and this documentation are not directed at or intended for persons in any jurisdiction where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation. Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that their access to and use of the protocol complies with all applicable laws.
AREAL does not represent that the protocol, its tokens, or this documentation are appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. Persons who choose to access the protocol from jurisdictions where its use may be restricted do so on their own initiative and are solely responsible for compliance with local laws.
Severability
If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable under applicable law, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions, which shall continue in full force and effect.
Acknowledgment
By accessing this documentation, using the AREAL protocol, acquiring or holding any tokens within the ecosystem, or participating in governance, you acknowledge and agree that:
- You have read and understood this disclaimer in its entirety.
- You have read and understood the Legal Architecture and Risk Disclosure pages.
- You are acting on your own behalf and have made your own independent assessment of the risks involved.
- You have consulted, or have had the opportunity to consult, qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals.
- You understand that participation involves substantial risk, including the possible loss of all capital.
- You accept that AREAL Parties bear no liability for any losses you may incur.
- You are complying with all laws and regulations applicable to you in your jurisdiction.
AREAL provides infrastructure and tools — not guaranteed outcomes. All participation is at your own risk. Never allocate more than you can afford to lose.
