T & C

Terms & Conditions Effective Date: August 05, 2025

1. Eligibility

1.1 Participation is open to individuals who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of enrollment.

1.2 By registering for this study, you represent and warrant that you meet the eligibility requirements and are acting on your own behalf.

2. Purpose of the Study

2.1 This study is conducted for academic and research purposes only.

2.2 The primary objective is to evaluate decentralized wallet interactions, blockchain security workflows, and related user experience patterns.

2.3 Data collected will contribute to ongoing usability and design research for decentralized applications and digital asset management systems.

3. Compensation

3.1 Eligible participants who complete all required steps will receive compensation in the form of USD Coin (USDC), in the amount stated on the recruitment page.

3.2 Compensation is limited to one (1) reward per participant and will be delivered to the wallet address provided during the claim process.

3.3 All transactions are final and cannot be reversed once issued.

4. Participation Requirements

4.1 Participants agree to: Complete a provided questionnaire in full and with accurate information; Interact with blockchain-based tools or interfaces as directed; Provide a valid cryptocurrency wallet address to receive compensation.

4.2 Failure to complete all required actions will result in forfeiture of compensation.

5. Data Collection and Use

5.1 All data collected during the study will be anonymized before analysis.

5.2 No personally identifiable information (PII) will be disclosed, sold, or transferred to third parties outside of the research team.

5.3 Aggregated results may be published in academic papers, conferences, or industry reports.

6. Disclaimers

6.1 This study is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.

6.2 The research team does not provide investment, trading, or financial advice.

6.3 Participants remain solely responsible for the security and management of their cryptocurrency assets.

7. Amendments

7.1 The research team reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time without prior notice.

7.2 Continued participation after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms & Conditions.

8. Contact Information For questions or concerns regarding this study, please contact the Research Coordinator.