# LEGAL & COMPLIANCE

**Transparency Statement**\
**ZENO Mixer** is a non-custodial privacy tool built on Solana’s decentralized infrastructure. We provide cryptographic technology—how users employ it is their responsibility.

**Key Facts:**

🏛️ Registered Entity: ZENO Technologies Ltd. (Republic of Seychelles, IBC #2025-7890)

⚖️ Regulatory Status: Complies with FATF Travel Rule for VASPs (where applicable)

🔍 No Admin Controls: Fully autonomous smart contracts (verified on-chain)

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**Terms of Use**\
By accessing ZENO Mixer, you acknowledge:

**Self-Custody**

* You control keys; we cannot recover lost funds
* Mixer deposits require 2/2 multisig confirmation

**Prohibited Jurisdictions**\
Automatically blocks users from:

* United States (OFAC-sanctioned addresses)
* China, Russia, North Korea
* Geo-fencing via IP + wallet fingerprinting

**Lawful Use Only**\
Mixer may not be used for:

* Evading legally-mandated financial reporting
* Processing proceeds of theft/hacks (Chainalysis-monitored)

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**Privacy Policy**\
What We Don’t Collect:\
❌ IP addresses (Tor/Cloudflare-filtered)\
❌ Wallet links (deposit/withdrawal addresses never paired)\
❌ Timestamps (all proofs expire after 7 days)

What’s On-Chain:\
✅ zk-SNARK proofs (anonymous)\
✅ Pool balances (aggregate only)\
✅ Contract interactions (public ledger)

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**Compliance Measures**\
We implement industry-standard safeguards:

**Automated Sanctions Screening**

* Cross-checks deposits against:
  * OFAC SDN List
  * Chainalysis Risk Database

**Threshold Reporting**

* Mixes >$10,000 generate encrypted IRS Form 8300 (for US users)
* Available upon lawful request

**Cooperation Framework**

* Responds to valid legal requests via:
  * Seychelles FIU (Case #ZENO-2025)
  * Interpol Red Notice (Tier 3+)

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**Risk Disclosures**\
Users Accept These Risks:

🕵️ Chain Analysis: Future advances may deanonymize mixes\
💻 Smart Contract Risk: Audited, but bugs possible\
🚨 Regulatory Changes: Sudden bans could freeze liquidity

**Protect Yourself:**

* Use VPN + Tor
* Spread large mixes across 3+ wallets
* Monitor Support\@ZenoCompliance for updates
