1. Acceptance of these Terms
These Terms of Service (the “Terms”) are a binding legal agreement between you (the “Client”) and Banyx Capital LLC (“Banyx Capital”, “we”, “us”). By opening an account, completing identity verification, or otherwise accessing our over-the-counter digital asset brokerage services (together, the “Services”), you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these Terms, our Privacy Policy and any order confirmations, trade tickets, wire instructions or addenda executed between you and Banyx Capital.
If you are entering into these Terms on behalf of a legal entity, you represent that you are authorized to bind that entity and that its principals, beneficial owners and authorized signatories have been screened in accordance with our KYC/KYB procedures.
2. Eligibility & onboarding
2.1 Accredited and institutional clients only
The Services are offered exclusively to institutional counterparties, family offices, qualifying luxury merchants, accredited investors and high-net-worth individuals who meet Banyx Capital's onboarding criteria. By using the Services you represent that you satisfy the applicable regulatory thresholds of your jurisdiction (for U.S. persons, Rule 501 of Regulation D) and that you are not a retail investor as defined by the relevant authority.
2.2 Identity verification (KYC / KYB)
You must complete Banyx Capital's identity verification process, which is powered by Persona Identities, Inc. (“Persona”), before the platform will display any trading information or accept any order. Verification includes, at minimum, government-issued identification, liveness capture, sanctions and politically-exposed-person screening, and - for entities - ultimate beneficial owner disclosure. You authorize Banyx Capital and Persona to process the resulting personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
2.3 Restricted persons
You represent that you are not a resident of, and do not act on behalf of any person resident in, any jurisdiction subject to comprehensive U.S., U.K. or E.U. sanctions (including, as of the last-updated date above, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the non-government-controlled regions of Ukraine). You further represent that you do not appear on the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals List or equivalent foreign watchlists.
3. Nature of the Services
3.1 OTC brokerage only
Banyx Capital operates an over-the-counter desk that negotiates and executes bilateral spot trades in digital assets against U.S. dollars or permitted fiat currencies. We do not custody your assets on an ongoing basis, provide discretionary portfolio management, solicit specific investments, or offer advice on the suitability of any transaction. Every trade is initiated by you, priced on request, and settled by direct transfer between whitelisted wallets and bank accounts.
3.2 Quotes & execution
Quotes provided through the portal, email, telephone or chat are indicative only and remain open for the period stated (typically no longer than sixty seconds) and subject to market availability. A trade is formed when Banyx Capital transmits a trade confirmation ticket and you return a signed acceptance. Banyx Capital may decline any request at its sole discretion.
3.3 No deposit relationship
Funds or digital assets delivered to Banyx Capital in connection with a specific trade are held in transit on a delivery-versus-payment basis and are returned or applied to settlement according to the executed trade ticket. We do not operate a deposit or custody account on your behalf.
4. Client responsibilities
4.1 Accurate information
You agree to provide true, complete and current information during onboarding and to promptly notify Banyx Capital of any material changes, including changes to beneficial ownership, residency, source of funds, sanctions exposure, or banking and wallet details.
4.2 Authorized wallets & bank accounts
Settlement may only occur to and from wallets and bank accounts that you have whitelisted and that Banyx Capital has approved. Each wallet whitelist is subject to blockchain screening (Chainalysis or equivalent). Each bank account must pass the name-match and sanctions review. Banyx Capital may reject any settlement that deviates from an approved instrument.
4.3 Safeguarding credentials
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your portal credentials and for any activity under your account. You must notify Banyx Capital immediately at support@banyxcapital.com of any suspected unauthorized access.
5. Fees, pricing & settlement
Banyx Capital's pricing consists of a per-trade spread quoted at the time of execution and, for certain asset classes, a flat service fee. Fee schedules are disclosed in the trade confirmation ticket. Settlement must occur within the window specified in the ticket (typically T+0 for wires, subject to blockchain finality for digital assets). Late settlement may trigger cancellation, repricing, or a penalty equal to documented counter-hedging costs.
6. Risk disclosures
Digital asset transactions carry substantial and in some cases total loss risk. By using the Services you expressly acknowledge:
- Market risk: digital asset prices are volatile and may move adversely between quote and settlement.
- Liquidity risk: certain assets may become illiquid without notice.
- Operational risk: blockchain networks may experience delays, re-orgs, or forks; banks may reject or return wires.
- Regulatory risk: digital asset regulation is evolving and future rules may affect your ability to hold, transfer or realize value from an asset.
- Counterparty risk: although Banyx Capital conducts diligence on liquidity venues, we cannot guarantee the solvency or behavior of third-party counterparties or custodians.
The Services do not constitute and should not be construed as investment, legal, accounting or tax advice. You should consult your own qualified advisers before executing any transaction.
7. Compliance, anti-money-laundering & reporting
Banyx Capital maintains an anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) program in accordance with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN guidance applicable to money services businesses, and comparable foreign regimes. We may, at our sole discretion and without prior notice to you: freeze or delay a trade, request additional information, file a Suspicious Activity Report or equivalent, or terminate your account. You agree to cooperate promptly with any lawful request for information from Banyx Capital or a competent authority.
8. Intellectual property
Banyx Capital retains all right, title and interest in the Services, including the client portal, software, documentation, trade confirmations and reports. You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Services solely for your internal business purposes during the term of this agreement.
9. Confidentiality
Each party will protect the other's non-public information (including pricing, trade history, compliance findings and onboarding data) with the same care it uses to protect its own confidential information, and in no event less than a reasonable standard of care. Confidential information may be disclosed only to employees, professional advisers and regulators with a need to know, or where required by law.
10. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Banyx Capital's aggregate liability to you arising out of or relating to the Services shall not exceed the total fees actually paid by you to Banyx Capital during the three (3) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim. In no event shall Banyx Capital be liable for lost profits, lost opportunity, consequential, special, indirect, incidental, punitive or exemplary damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot be excluded by applicable law (including for fraud or willful misconduct).
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Banyx Capital, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any third-party claim arising out of (a) your breach of these Terms or applicable law, (b) your misuse of the Services, (c) any inaccuracy in the information you provide during onboarding, or (d) a sanctions, tax or other regulatory violation attributable to you.
12. Termination & suspension
Either party may terminate this agreement on thirty (30) days' written notice. Banyx Capital may suspend or terminate your access immediately, without prior notice, if we determine in good faith that continued access would expose us or other clients to undue legal, regulatory, reputational or financial risk. Open trades at the time of termination will settle in accordance with their confirmation tickets; thereafter no new trades will be initiated.
13. Governing law & dispute resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be resolved by confidential binding arbitration seated in New York, New York, administered by JAMS under its Comprehensive Arbitration Rules, with one arbitrator. Either party may seek provisional injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to protect intellectual property or confidentiality rights pending arbitration.
14. Changes to these Terms
Banyx Capital may amend these Terms by posting an updated version to the client portal and notifying you by email. Material changes become effective no fewer than thirty (30) days after notice. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
15. Contact
Questions about these Terms should be directed to Banyx Capital's legal team at legal@banyxcapital.com or by post to Banyx Capital LLC, 1 State Street Plaza, New York, NY 10004, United States.
