⚖️Legal & Compliance
HyperCognition operates at the frontier of AI-driven decentralized finance — a space that is both transformative and under active global regulatory scrutiny. To ensure the long-term viability, security, and accessibility of our protocol, we have adopted a forward-thinking approach to legal compliance, risk mitigation, and jurisdictional clarity.
Key Principles
Decentralization First HyperCognition is architected as a non-custodial, permissionless, and decentralized protocol. No central party holds user funds, and all critical operations are governed by smart contracts.
No Financial Advice HyperCognition agents do not constitute financial advice or asset management services. All strategies, decisions, and risk allocations are transparently executed on-chain based on user-initiated instructions.
Jurisdictional Awareness We monitor evolving regulatory frameworks in key jurisdictions (e.g., the U.S., EU, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE) and adapt where necessary. HyperCognition does not target restricted regions or offer services to sanctioned individuals/entities.
Token Utility Framework $HCG is designed as a utility token, enabling governance, staking, access to agent features, and powering the agent incentive economy. It is not marketed or structured as a security.
KYC-Free Core Access The base platform is accessible without KYC, preserving DeFi’s ethos of open financial access. However, integrations with centralized partners (e.g., fiat ramps, CEX bridges) may introduce opt-in KYC layers.
Token & Fundraising Compliance
Legal Entity HyperCognition is incorporated in Seychelles, a crypto-friendly jurisdiction with a DAO governance structure aligned with legal clarity.
Private Sale Agreements All private round investors are required to sign SAFT agreements or similar legal instruments that define token rights, vesting schedules, and disclaimers.
Public Sale Structure The public sale is conducted in compliance with applicable laws, with clear token utility disclosures and fair access provisions. No representations are made regarding price speculation, profits, or investment returns.
Tax & Reporting Responsibility Users are responsible for understanding their local tax laws related to DeFi gains, staking, and AI-powered automation. HyperCognition does not collect or file tax documentation on users’ behalf.
Future Legal Pathways
We remain committed to evolving with the regulatory landscape and intend to:
Launch a DAO Legal Wrapper to formalize governance operations
Explore sandbox participation in progressive jurisdictions to shape policy and ensure safety
Maintain ongoing relationships with leading crypto legal firms for audits, guidance, and disclosure reviews
HyperCognition’s goal is to remain as open, permissionless, and decentralized as possible — while still complying where needed to safeguard users and unlock long-term growth. Legal clarity isn’t just about avoiding risk; it’s about unlocking global adoption for AI in DeFi.
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