Project Terms & Conditions

1. Single Token Exclusivity

By launching a Token through Pond Markets, you agree that the Token is, and will continue to be, the sole and exclusive digital representation of your project’s ecosystem - including its identity, utility, and economics.

2. Platform Exclusivity & Distribution Restriction

You agree that by launching a Token through Pond Markets, any launch, listing, distribution, or marketing of the Token or any derivative thereof through other platforms (e.g., DEXs, OTC, token issuance sites, or self-hosted sales) must be based on a prior written agreement between you and Pond.

This includes any public or private token distribution, airdrop, liquidity event, or swap, regardless of format or visibility.

3. No Workarounds or Indirect Launches

You agree not to conduct a token generation event (TGE), public/private sale, or distribution via third parties - such as DAOs, foundations, contractors, or partners – outside of Pond Markets without Pond’s prior written authorization.

Any circumvention attempt constitutes a material breach, subject to enforcement actions.

4. Duration of Exclusivity

The exclusivity obligations outlined above remain in effect until one of the following:

• Completion of Pond’s official launch lifecycle (fundraising, unlocks, liquidity, milestone delivery); or
• Written approval is granted by Pond for any independent or derivative launch.

5. Enforcement Rights

In the event of breach, Pond may, as applicable:

• Withhold or reclaim disbursed funds
• Revoke project visibility or support
• Pursue legal/injunctive remedies
• Disqualify the Project from future Pond participation and use of Pond Markets.

All rights and remedies under this Agreement and applicable law are cumulative, and Pond reserves all rights to take any and all actions permitted by applicable law in the event of a breach.

6. Pond Allocation & Token Rights

You agree to allocate 5% of the total token supply of Tokens to Pond, granting Pond and its supporting committees full discretion over its use to support your project’s long-term success.

6.1 Token Holding, Vesting & Operational Use

Pond’s allocated Tokens will be subject to a one and a half year (18-month) vesting schedule with a six month (6-month) cliff, commencing on the date of receipt.

• No Tokens will vest until the sixth month cliff date, at which point fifty percent (50%) of the allocation will vest.
• The remaining fifty percent (50%) will vest in equal monthly installments over the following twelve (12) months.

Before Vesting:

Any proposed use of unvested Tokens must be agreed in writing between Pond and the Project. Such use will be limited to purposes directly supporting the Project’s success, including but not limited to: Providing liquidity to on-chain pools or exchanges

Facilitating market stability and token accessibility

Covering technical, marketing, and community growth activities related to the Project

After Vesting:

Once Tokens have vested, Pond may use such Tokens at its sole discretion, provided that such use is executed in a manner intended to preserve and enhance the long-term value and sustainability of the Token.

Token Distribution:

If the seeding goal of $150,000 USDC is reached following the project’s launch on Pond Markets, the distribution of funds shall be as follows: $100,000 USDC will be transferred directly to the project team, while the remaining $50,000 USDC will be allocated to the project’s liquidity pool. All transfers shall be executed within forty-eight (48) hours of the seeding goal being achieved.

7. Terms of Use

Pond’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, and General Disclaimer available from time to time on at cryptopond.xyz (collectively, the “Policies”) are incorporated herein by reference. You accept and agree that you have read the Policies and that you accept and agree to be bound and abide by the terms of the Policies.