> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/legal/terms.md). # Terms of Service {% hint style="info" %} These terms are the published vAPI terms; they also appear at [vapinetwork.ai/terms](https://vapinetwork.ai/terms). {% endhint %} These terms cover the website, console, Agent Cash, API keys, network interfaces, and third-party services. **Last updated:** 2026-08-31 ## Acceptance and publisher By using this website or the vAPI console, you accept these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the website, console, or network interfaces.\ \ The publisher is the vAPI Foundation, operating vAPI Network. ## The service vAPI Call will provide x402 and MCP service discovery. It is not open to the public yet. Vendors will publish compatible services; account management, Activity, Connect, and OAuth support the platform. vAPI Call uses Base. Compute and Stake are static coming-soon areas, and governance controls are not active. Third-party providers are responsible for the services they list. The Foundation is not a party to service transactions between buyers and providers. ## Your wallet and Agent Cash You control your wallet and keys. Agent Cash stores its encrypted payment key on your machine; vAPI never holds buyer funds and never holds the keys that move them. Every payment is signed on the buyer's machine. Each vAPI Call payment is a separate exact USDC authorization for a specific amount, recipient, token, chain, nonce, and validity window. An accepted on-chain authorization may be irreversible. Keep only the working balance you intend your agent to spend. Protect the keystore and passphrase, use local spend caps, and sweep unused funds back. ## API keys and third-party connections You are responsible for protecting API keys, wallet access, approved OAuth connections, and any device used with the console. Activity performed with valid credentials is treated as authorized until those credentials are disabled or expire. Archiving an API key disables it. Records may be retained for security, accounting, and dispute handling. ## Fees Self-listed APIs carry a 5% network fee inside the advertised price: the buyer pays the vendor's advertised price in full, and the vendor's onchain splitter pays 95% to the vendor and 5% to the network treasury. Indexed and partner listings carry no vAPI fee. Provider prices and network costs may be shown separately before payment. ## Risk disclosure Using the network involves smart-contract risk, service-provider risk, credential risk, blockchain finality, and digital-asset volatility. The vAPI token is not offered as an investment. Stake and governance controls are not active. Website and console content is not financial, legal, or tax advice. Paid service results come from third-party vendors. Buyers should review service metadata and provider terms before authorizing payment. The Foundation is not a party to service transactions between buyers and providers. ## Acceptable use Do not use the website, console, or network interfaces to violate applicable law or sanctions, interfere with the service, access another person's account, or submit unlawful content. ## Disclaimers and liability The software, website, and console are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Foundation disclaims warranties and limits its liability for loss arising from use of the website, console, network, or third-party services. ## Governing law These terms are governed by the laws of Panama. 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