EXHIBIT A — License Scope & Delivery
Version 1.0 — Effective October 17, 2025
Scope of License
Autheo grants the purchaser a limited, revocable, non-exclusive license to operate one validator for the Autheo blockchain in accordance with Autheo’s published validator specifications and security standards, or to delegate operation to an Autheo-approved validator service where permitted by protocol rules. The license confers use rights only and does not grant equity, debt, or profit rights.
License Signifier
Autheo may represent the license with a tokenized credential or NFT signifier recorded to the purchaser’s designated wallet. The signifier evidences license status and acceptance of the Agreement and Exhibits; by itself, it does not convey corporate or investment rights and has no guaranteed monetary value.
Delivery
1) Completion event. Delivery is complete when Autheo (a) records the license to the purchaser’s designated wallet and (b) provides validator onboarding materials, which may include key-generation guidance, certificate-signing workflows, endpoint registration, and initial configuration instructions.
2) Timing. Autheo will use commercially reasonable efforts to complete delivery following cleared payment and successful compliance checks.
3) Activation. The purchaser must complete any required onboarding steps before producing validator duties on testnet or mainnet, as applicable.
Purchaser Responsibilities
1) Wallet and keys. Maintain sole custody and security of wallets, credentials, and recovery phrases; Autheo cannot recover lost keys.
2) Operations. Operate or delegate the validator in accordance with Exhibit B, including patching, monitoring, and incident response.
3) Contact and wallet record. Keep current contact details and the designated wallet address on file with Autheo; promptly update upon any change.
4) Notices and updates. Monitor Autheo release notes, advisories, and emergency directives and apply required changes within stated timelines.
Delegation Option
Where delegation is permitted, the purchaser may appoint an Autheo-approved validator service to operate on the purchaser’s behalf. The purchaser remains responsible for compliance with the Agreement and Exhibits, including any key custody retained by the purchaser, tax obligations, and adherence to sanctions/eligibility rules.
Governance and Network Changes
Validator duties, thresholds, client versions, and economic parameters may evolve through protocol governance or Autheo emergency actions required for network safety. Continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance. Autheo will provide reasonable notice for non-emergency changes.
Transfer; KYC/OFAC
Any change of holder must follow the transfer workflow in Exhibit D, including identity and sanctions screening through Autheo’s designated provider (currently Blockpass) and payment of any applicable transfer admin fee. Movement of a signifier token without registry update does not transfer operating rights.
Non-Investment; No Profit Promise
The license is a right to use network infrastructure. It is not an investment contract and does not include a promise of profits, price appreciation, or dividends. Any emissions or rewards are governed solely by Exhibit C and protocol logic.
Suspension and Termination
Autheo may suspend or terminate license use rights for material breach of the Agreement or Exhibits, unlawful use, or to address emergent threats to network integrity, following notice and, where practicable, a reasonable opportunity to cure.
Survival
Purchaser responsibilities regarding key security, compliance, incident reporting, and any accrued obligations survive suspension, termination, or transfer to the extent applicable.