Terms
erms & Conditions
Effective Date: 25 June 2025
These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the Autopilot Protocol (“Autopilot” or “the Protocol”).
By interacting with Autopilot smart contracts, interfaces, or related systems, you acknowledge and accept these Terms.
If you do not agree, you should not use the Protocol.
Disclaimer: These Terms are provided for informational and risk disclosure purposes only. By using the Protocol, you acknowledge that there is no legal contract, agreement, or fiduciary relationship between you and any individual, developer, or entity associated with Autopilot.
1. Protocol Overview
Autopilot is a decentralized, non-custodial smart contract system deployed on Base (Aerodrome) and Optimism (Velodrome) networks.It automates voting, reward claiming, and swapping for veAERO and veVELO holders.
The Protocol operates without centralized intermediaries, off-chain custody, or backend control. Future governance may transition to a DAO or token-based system, through which parameters such as fees, upgrades, or management functions may be determined by the community.
2. Eligibility
You must:
Be at least 18 years old
Have full legal capacity to enter into binding agreements
Comply with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
You may not use the Protocol if you are:
A citizen or resident of a jurisdiction where DeFi use is prohibited or restricted
Subject to sanctions or listed on any government watchlist
3. Non-Custodial Nature
Autopilot does not hold, access, or control user funds. All interactions occur directly on-chain, and users retain full ownership of their veAERO and veVELO NFTs.
Your funds remain under your control at all times.
The Protocol never stores or recovers private keys or wallet credentials.
If you lose access to your wallet, your assets cannot be recovered by Autopilot.
4. Protocol Functionality
By using Autopilot, you acknowledge and agree to:
Deposit veAERO or veVELO NFTs into the Autopilot smart contracts
Authorize Autopilot to automate voting, claiming, and reward swapping on your behalf
Pay a 5% protocol fee on the net APR earned through rewards
Understand that the fee is deducted only from claimable rewards
All user interactions are self-directed via on-chain calls. The front-end interface is provided for convenience but is not required to interact with the Protocol.
5. Protocol Fees
Autopilot charges a 5% fee on the net APR generated from:
Fees
Bribes / Incentives
Fees are deducted automatically after claiming and USDC conversion, before rewards are made available for withdrawal. No retroactive or custodial fees apply.
Protocol fees are allocated toward:
Infrastructure and automation operations
Smart contract audits and security
Continued protocol development
Principal deposits and rebase rewards remain unaffected.
5.1 Referral Program
Autopilot includes a simple referral system to encourage community growth.
How It Works:
Connect your wallet in the app.
Click Referral in the top-right header to generate your personal link.
Share your link with other users.
Rewards:
You earn 20% of Autopilot’s protocol fee from users who deposit via your link.
Example: If Autopilot charges 5%, you receive 1%, and the protocol retains 4%.
Payouts:
Referral rewards are distributed within 48 hours after each epoch flip.
Rewards are sent directly to your wallet and tracked under Reward History in the Earn page.
Cumulative referral rewards are visible under Earn Overview.
6. Smart Contract and Protocol Risks
Using Autopilot involves inherent blockchain and DeFi risks, including but not limited to:
Smart contract vulnerabilities or unexpected behavior
Blockchain network congestion or failure
Issues with integrated protocols (e.g., Aerodrome, Velodrome)
Market volatility, slippage, MEV, or front-running
Insufficient liquidity during reward conversions
Autopilot has no admin keys, upgradeable proxies, or fund withdrawal privileges, but no smart contract can be guaranteed entirely risk-free.
7. Regulatory Responsibility
You are solely responsible for ensuring your use of Autopilot complies with all applicable regulations, including:
Securities and derivatives laws
Tax obligations and reporting
AML/KYC and sanctions compliance
Autopilot is not designed or authorized for use in jurisdictions where such activity is illegal.
8. No Financial Advice
Autopilot does not provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. All content, tools, and documentation are for informational and educational purposes only. You are solely responsible for assessing the risks and suitability of using the Protocol.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
Autopilot is provided “as is” and “as available.” To the maximum extent permitted by law:
No guarantees are made regarding yield, performance, uptime, or security.
The Protocol may be modified, paused, or discontinued at any time without notice.
You use Autopilot entirely at your own risk.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, contributors and affiliates of Autopilot shall not be liable for any:
Loss of funds, rewards, or APR
Gas fees, slippage, or MEV-related losses
Missed epochs or failed executions
Downtime, bugs, or unexpected behavior
Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless all developers, contributors, and affiliates of Autopilot from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the Protocol or violation of these Terms.
12. Changes to Terms
These Terms may be updated periodically. Any updates will take effect once published. Continued use of the Protocol after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
13. Dispute Resolution
Any disputes, claims, or controversies arising from these Terms or your use of the Protocol will be resolved through final and binding arbitration in Saint Vincent, conducted in English under local arbitration rules. You waive any right to participate in class actions or collective proceedings.
14. Force Majeure
Autopilot and its contributors shall not be liable for any failure or delay caused by events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to:
Blockchain network disruptions or attacks
Technical failures
Market volatility
Regulatory actions or restrictions
15. Contact
For inquiries or responsible disclosure:
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