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Issued by: ABF SWAP s. r. o., a company duly registered under the laws of the Slovak Republic, with its registered office at Karpatské námestie 7770/10A 831 06 Bratislava - mestská časť Rača. Slovak Republic, Company Registration Number: 55270930 (hereinafter referred to as "the Company", "we", "us", or "our") |
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Applicable to: All registered users and clients of the Company's cryptocurrency exchange platform (hereinafter referred to as "the Client", "You", or "Your") |
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| Effective Date: 15.12.2025 | ||
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WHEREAS: A. The Company operates as a cryptocurrency exchange platform providing crypto-asset services to its clients within the European Union; B. Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (MiCA) establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers operating within the European Union; C. The Company is currently undergoing the application process for authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under MiCA with the National Bank of Slovakia; D. Pending the completion of the MiCA authorization process and the issuance of the requisite license, the Company is legally unable to continue providing crypto-asset services to its clients as of 1 January 2026 until the license is obtained; E. The Company wishes to provide its clients with viable options for the management and accessibility of their crypto-assets during this authorization period; F. The Company has established a partnership arrangement with ABF Trade Connect (Pty) Ltd., a duly registered crypto-asset service provider based and fully regulated in the Republic of South Africa, with its registered office at Norwich Place West, 2nd Floor, cnr 5th Street and Norwich Road, Sandown, Sandton, Gauteng, 2031, South Africa, Company Registration Number: 2022/248074/07 (hereinafter referred to as "ABF TRADE"), to facilitate continuity of service for willing clients; G. These Terms and Conditions set forth the framework governing the temporary suspension of services and the available options for asset management during the MiCA licensing period. |
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| 1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION | ||
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1.1 Definitions In these Terms and Conditions, unless the context otherwise requires:
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1.2 Interpretation
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| 2. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SERVICES | ||
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2.1 Suspension Notice Due to the ongoing MiCA application process with the Slovak regulatory authorities, the Company is unable to provide crypto-asset services until the MiCA License is issued by the National Bank of Slovakia. |
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2.2 Effective Date of Suspension All crypto-asset services provided by the Company through Your Account will be suspended with effect from 1 January 2026 (the "Suspension Date"). |
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2.3 Scope of Suspension
From the Suspension Date until the Company obtains its MiCA License:
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2.4 Regulatory Compliance
This temporary suspension is implemented in full compliance with:
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2.4 EU Operational Limitation
The Client acknowledges that:
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| 3. CLIENT OPTIONS AND DEADLINES | ||
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3.1 Available Options Clients may choose one of the following:
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3.2 Final Deadline The final deadline to select an option and submit Annex A is: 31 December 2025 This deadline applies specifically to consent for:
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| 4. OPTION A: TRANSFER TO COMPANY ABF TRADE | ||
4.1 Description
Under this option:
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4.2 Transfer Process
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4.3 No Transfer Fees The Company will facilitate this initial transfer of Assets to ABF TRADE free of charge. You will not be charged any transfer fees, withdrawal fees, or administrative fees by the Company for this initial migration. |
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4.4 Governing Terms
Upon transfer to ABF TRADE, You acknowledge and accept that:
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| 5. OPTION B – WITHDRAWAL OF ASSETS | ||
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5.1 Description of Option Under this option, You may request the withdrawal of Your Assets to an external wallet address(es) and/or bank account that You own and control. |
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5.2 General Rule Withdrawals after 1 January 2026 shall be processed only via written email request. |
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5.3 Mandatory Withdrawal Email All withdrawal requests must be sent from the registered email address on ABF SWAP s. r. o. to: compliance@abfswap.com The email must include:
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5.4 Verification and Security
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5.5 Processing Time
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5.6 Withdrawal Fees
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5.7 Accuracy of Withdrawal Address
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5.8 Acknowledgment of Risks
By selecting Option B, You acknowledge that:
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| 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL OPTIONS | ||
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6.1 Communication
All communications regarding these Terms and Conditions will be sent to Your registered email address. You are responsible for:
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6.2 Account Information Accuracy You must ensure that all information in Your Account, including personal details, contact information, and identification documents, is current, complete, and accurate. |
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6.3 Regulatory Changes These Terms and Conditions may be amended if required by changes in applicable laws, regulations, or regulatory guidance. You will be notified of any material changes. |
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| 7. DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY | ||
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7.1 Legal Basis for Processing
The Company processes Your Personal Data on the following legal bases:
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7.2 Data Sharing with ABF TRADE If You select Option A or if Your Assets are held in custodial accounts with ABF TRADE:
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7.3 Data Retention
The Company will retain Your Personal Data:
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7.4 Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR and Slovak Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Protection of Personal Data, You have the right to:
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7.5 Exercising Data Rights Email: compliance@abfswap.com |
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| 8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION | ||
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8.1 Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:
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8.2 Exclusions from Liability
The Company shall not be liable for:
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8.3 ABF TRADE’s Services The Company expressly disclaims all liability for:
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8.4 Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, its directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
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8.5 Statutory Rights Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or limits liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law, including liability for fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or death/personal injury caused by negligence. |
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| 9. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION | ||
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9.1 Governing Law These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Slovak Republic and applicable European Union regulations. |
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9.2 Jurisdiction Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Slovak Republic. |
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9.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Before initiating court proceedings, the Parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes through:
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9.4 Consumer Rights If You are a consumer as defined under EU consumer protection law:
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| 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | ||
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10.1 Entire Agreement These Terms and Conditions, together with the Consent Form and any referenced policies, constitute the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the subject matter herein and supersede all prior agreements, understandings, and communications. |
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10.2 Severability If any provision of these Terms and Conditions is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable. |
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10.3 Waiver No waiver of any provision of these Terms and Conditions shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver. |
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10.4 Assignment
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10.5 Third-Party Rights These Terms and Conditions do not confer any rights upon any person or entity other than You and the Company (and the Company's successors and permitted assigns). |
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10.6 Survival Sections relating to liability, indemnification, governing law, data protection obligations, and any provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall survive the termination or expiration of these Terms and Conditions. |
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10.7 Force Majeure The Company shall not be liable for any delay or failure to perform its obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to: war, terrorism, civil unrest, government actions, regulatory changes, or similar. |
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10.8 Amendments The Company reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions:
You will be notified of material amendments at least 15 calendar days in advance via email. Continued use of services or failure to object constitutes acceptance of amendments. |
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| 11. CONTACT INFORMATION | ||
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For questions, concerns, or assistance regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact: Compliance Department - Email: compliance@abfswap.com |
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| 12. EFFECTIVE DATE | ||
| These Terms and Conditions become effective on 15.12.2025 and shall remain in effect until the Company obtains its MiCA License and resumes full operations, or until otherwise terminated in accordance with these terms. |