Terms of Service

Monadic DNA offers:

• Encrypted storage and computation over personal genomic data.
• Personalized insights derived from your genomic data.
• A marketplace for third-party applications and insights.
• Participation in research pools for token-based rewards.
• Delegation of data usage to trusted third parties.

All computations are done under encryption (via FHE, MPC, TEEs, or ZKPs) and data remains under your control at all times.

You retain full ownership and control of your genetic and health data. You may:

• Upload data from other genomics providers (e.g., 23andMe).
• Receive data from partner labs.
• Store your data encrypted in our infrastructure or export it at any time.

We do not sell your data. All sharing is opt-in and governed by smart contracts.

• You must provide accurate information.
• You are responsible for safeguarding access credentials.
• You agree to only use Monadic DNA for lawful, ethical purposes.

You may not:

• Misrepresent your identity or data.
• Use the platform to conduct or facilitate unauthorized analysis.
• Violate the rights of others or attempt to subvert the protocol.

The IKAI Protocol governs access, rewards, and identity within the ecosystem. Key features:

• $IKAI token is used for access and governance.
• Attestations ensure the authenticity of labs, apps, and data.
• All access and computation proposals must be reviewed and approved by the DAO.

We employ advanced encryption technologies including:

• Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
• Multiparty Computation (MPC)
• Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
• Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)

Your data is never decrypted by us and only you can view or share your results.

Third-party apps may integrate with Monadic DNA. These apps must:

• Be attested by the IKAI DAO.
• Specify clearly what data they access and how it will be used.

Use of such apps is at your discretion and governed by their own terms.

Monadic DNA is not a medical service. Insights provided are for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional healthcare.

We are not liable for:

• Inaccurate or incomplete data from third-party providers.
• Decisions made based on insights or analytics.
• Any direct or indirect damage from use of our services.

Monadic DNA is committed to respecting and complying with applicable data privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

For California Residents (CCPA):

• You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
• You may request deletion of your data at any time.
• We do not sell personal data. Sharing for processing or attested third-party access is always opt-in.
• To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected]

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR):

• You have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data.
• You may withdraw consent or object to data processing at any time
• Data is encrypted, anonymized, and stored with privacy-by-design principles
• We have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and comply with cross-border transfer rules via standard contractual clauses

For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

The Monadic DNA services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to:

• Fitness for a particular purpose.
• Non-infringement.
• Accuracy or reliability of results

We do not guarantee uninterrupted, error-free service or that defects will be corrected.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Monadic DNA, its affiliates, and partners shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising from:

• Your use or inability to use the service.
• Unauthorized access or use of your data.
• Statements or conduct of any third party on the platform

Our total liability for all claims under these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to use our services in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Monadic DNA and its affiliates, officers, agents, partners, and employees from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of:

• Your use of the services.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any rights of another party or applicable law.

Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the use of our services shall be resolved by final and binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules.

• The arbitration will be held in New York City, NY.
• Each party shall bear its own costs unless otherwise awarded by the arbitrator.
• You agree to waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class action lawsuit.