Terms of Service

Last Updated: June 12, 2025

1. About These Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Polar application and related services ("Services") provided by GoldenBasis, Inc. ("Polar," "we," "us," or "our").

By using our Services, you agree to these Terms. If you don't agree, please don't use our Services.

What Polar Does: Polar is a financial technology company that helps users manage self-custody cryptocurrency wallets and connects them with third-party partners for financial services like onramping/offramping and US virtual bank accounts. We are not a bank, money services business (MSB), or money transmitter. All regulated financial services are provided through our licensed and regulated partners.

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

We may restrict or deny access to users from certain countries where we cannot offer withdrawal services or where local laws prohibit our Services.

3. Your Account

Account Registration

When you create an account, you must provide accurate information including your name, date of birth, email, phone number, and other information required for identity verification.

Identity Verification

You must complete our identity verification process to access most features. We use this information to comply with legal requirements and prevent fraud.

Account Security

You are responsible for:

Account Ownership

By using our Services, you agree that we may create financial accounts (wallets) on your behalf that you will always own and control. We need permission to carry out actions on your behalf, which you can revoke anytime in the app.

Your account is created in a way that cannot be deleted, but can be safely ignored if you stop using Polar. If you revoke access, you won't be able to use Polar, but you can always export your accounts elsewhere.

4. Our Services

Self-Custody Wallets

We help you create and manage self-custody cryptocurrency wallets on the Base blockchain. You own and control these wallets at all times.

Financial Institution Connections

We connect you with third-party partners to provide:

Partner Services

Our partners (including Borderless and their network) handle regulated financial services. When you use these services, you're also subject to their terms and conditions.

5. Your Responsibilities

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

Wallet Security

Since you control your self-custody wallet, you are solely responsible for:

Compliance

You are responsible for:

6. Fees and Transactions

Transaction Fees

We may charge fees for certain services, which may be included in exchange rates or final amounts presented to you.

Transaction Limits

Transaction limits may apply based on verification level, partner requirements, and regulatory obligations. Limits may vary by country and individual circumstances.

7. Service Availability

No Guarantees

We do not guarantee that our Services will be available at all times or free from interruptions.

Maintenance

We may temporarily suspend Services for maintenance, updates, or technical issues.

Partner Dependencies

Our Services depend on third-party partners. If partners experience issues, it may affect your ability to use certain features.

Geographic Restrictions

We may restrict Services in certain jurisdictions due to legal or regulatory requirements.

8. Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Account Termination

Your Right to Close

You can close your account at any time. Before closing, you must:

Our Right to Restrict or Close

We may restrict or close your account immediately if:

Effect of Termination

When your account is closed:

10. Limitations of Liability

Service "As Is"

Our Services are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

Limited Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

Liability Cap

Our total liability to you is limited to the fees you've paid us in the 12 months before the incident.

Self-Custody Acknowledgment

You acknowledge that you bear all responsibility for your self-custody wallet and any associated risks.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

12. Dispute Resolution

Arbitration Agreement

By using our Services, you agree that disputes will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. This means:

Arbitration Process

Arbitration will be conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA). The arbitration will take place in Delaware unless you reside elsewhere and applicable law requires a different location.

13. Electronic Communications

You consent to receive all communications, agreements, documents, notices, and disclosures electronically that we provide in connection with these Terms and our Services. You agree that we may provide communications to you by:

You should maintain copies of important communications by saving electronic copies. Electronic delivery satisfies any legal requirement for written communication.

14. Intellectual Property

All rights, title, and interest in the Services are owned by Polar or our licensors. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from our Services without written consent. You grant us a license to use any feedback you provide about our Services.

15. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We'll notify you of material changes through our app or by email. Your continued use of our Services after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

16. General Legal Terms

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by Delaware law, regardless of conflict of law principles.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found unenforceable, the rest remains in effect.

Assignment

We may transfer our rights and obligations under these Terms. You may not transfer your rights without our consent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other referenced policies, constitute the complete agreement between us.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at [email protected].