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Terms of Service

Last updated: April 2026

Working draft — pending legal review

Final wording will be ratified by qualified Jamaican counsel.

1. Agreement

By creating a Circl account, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the service. You must be at least 18 years old to use Circl.

2. The service

Circl provides software ("the platform") that enables groups to organise rotating savings circles, governance voting, and related coordination. Circl is not a bank, deposit-taking institution, or licensed financial services provider. Circl does not hold member funds.

3. Member responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Provide accurate identity and KYC information
  • Honour the bylaws of any circle you join
  • Make contributions on schedule
  • Vote in good faith on proposals you are eligible for
  • Protect your account credentials and multi-sig keys
  • Comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
  • Not use the service for money laundering, fraud, or any illegal purpose

4. Member-led governance

All financial decisions in your circle (payouts, loans, rule changes, member admission, dispute outcomes) are made by member vote. Circl does not approve, reject, or guarantee any decision your circle makes. Circl is bound only to record decisions accurately and execute coordination as instructed by passing votes.

5. Custody

Funds are held in multi-signature wallets controlled by circle members, not by Circl. Circl never holds private keys. The security of your funds depends on members protecting their keys. Circl cannot recover lost keys.

6. Platform overrides

Circl reserves a limited override capability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, court orders, KYC failures, or fraud investigations. Every override is permanently audit-logged with reason, attribution, and (where applicable) legal reference, and is visible to affected members.

7. Trust scores

Your trust score is informational. Circl never uses it to gate, restrict, or limit your action. Other circles and members can see it.

8. Disputes

Disputes between members are handled through the dispute system at the circle level. Circle members vote on resolutions per their bylaws. Circl does not adjudicate member disputes.

9. Termination

You may delete your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or are subject to AML / regulatory action.

10. No warranties

The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Circl disclaims all liability for losses arising from member behaviour, circle outcomes, multi-sig key loss, or third-party services.

11. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Circl's total liability is limited to fees you have paid us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the claim. We are not liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages.

12. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of Jamaica. Disputes will be resolved in the courts of Kingston, Jamaica.