Solana Grant Program Terms and Conditions

4.1 Eligibility.

The Solana Grant Program is open to individuals, startups, and established entities that:

• have registered or are willing to register a GetBlock Account;
• are building or intend to build a Project on the Solana network;
• are not subject to sanctions or export restrictions that would prohibit participation; and
• comply with all applicable laws and GetBlock's Grant Program Terms.

4.2 Application Process.

GetBlock reserves the right to determine eligibility in its sole discretion and to decline any application without providing a reason.

To apply, Participants must submit a completed Credit Application through the designated GetBlock application page. GetBlock may request additional information, documentation, or clarification at any stage of the review process. Submission of a Credit Application does not guarantee approval. All decisions regarding applications are final, binding, and non-appealable.

4.3 Compliance and Sanctions.

By applying, you represent and warrant that neither you, nor (if you are an entity) any person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with you:

• appears on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List or any equivalent list maintained by a Governmental Authority;
• is domiciled in, or a national or resident of, any country subject to comprehensive sanctions imposed by the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom, or the United Nations;
• is a designated terrorist or a member of any listed terrorist organization; or
• is a senior foreign political figure, or an immediate family member or close associate of one, unless disclosed in writing to GetBlock prior to application.

4.4 Program Requirements.

You further warrant that you have conducted appropriate due diligence on any beneficial owners and will retain records thereof. GetBlock reserves the right to withhold, suspend, or revoke Credits at any time if compliance obligations are not met or if GetBlock reasonably suspects a breach of this section.

To receive and retain Credits, a Participant must throughout the Grant Period:

• maintain a GetBlock Account in good standing;
• agree to and comply with these Terms and the Grant Program Terms;
• complete any additional verification, KYC, or compliance documentation reasonably requested by GetBlock;
• use Credits solely toward the Project described in the Credit Application; and
• comply with all guidance and usage policies published on the GetBlock website.

5.1 Approval and Issuance.

Credits will not be issued until GetBlock provides written confirmation that all applicable requirements under Section 4.4 have been satisfied. GetBlock may impose additional conditions or documentation requirements prior to issuance. All decisions regarding the issuance of Credits are final and made at GetBlock's sole discretion.

5.2 Credit Amount.

Approved Participants may receive up to USD $10,000 (ten thousand United States Dollars) in Compute Credits per team or organization. The actual amount awarded, which may be less than the maximum, is determined by GetBlock based on factors including the nature of the Project, anticipated infrastructure requirements, and program availability. The Compute Credits constitute the Participant's sole and exclusive benefit under the program.

5.3 Grant Period and Expiry.

Credits will be applied to the Participant's GetBlock Account on or following the Credit Start Date. All Credits expire on the earlier of:

• the date the Participant's usage exceeds the total Credits awarded;
• ninety (90) calendar days from the Credit Start Date; or
• such earlier date as GetBlock notifies to the Participant in connection with the wind-down or cancellation of the program.

5.4 Usage Restrictions.

Unused Credits at expiry are forfeited without compensation.

Credits are subject to the following restrictions:

• Credits may only be applied toward use of GetBlock Services and may not be used for any other product or service.
• Credits may not be applied retroactively to usage incurred prior to the Credit Start Date.
• Credits are not redeemable for cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form of monetary consideration.
• Credits are personal to the Participant and may not be transferred, sold, assigned, or shared with any third party.
• Credits are non-refundable under all circumstances, including in the event of account termination or program cancellation.
• GetBlock reserves the right to adjust, reduce, or cancel Credits if a Participant's usage pattern is inconsistent with the stated Project or if abuse of the program is suspected.

Participants remain solely responsible for monitoring, managing, and safeguarding their own infrastructure usage, including ensuring they do not exceed allocated Credit limits or violate applicable usage policies.

Service interruptions or degradations during the Grant Period do not entitle Participants to any credit extension, additional Credits, or other compensation, except where GetBlock expressly agrees otherwise in writing.

7.1 Consent to Publicity.

By participating in the Solana Grant Program, you grant GetBlock a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use your name, organization name, logo, and a brief description of your Project in GetBlock's marketing materials, website, press releases, social media, case studies, and other promotional content, solely in connection with the program. This license does not require additional compensation and continues for the duration of the program and for a reasonable period thereafter.

7.2 Project Listings.

GetBlock may, at its discretion, feature participating Projects in public-facing directories, partner showcases, or communications regarding the Solana Grant Program. You agree to provide accurate project information, including descriptions, links, and logos, upon reasonable request. GetBlock has no obligation to feature any particular Project.

7.3 Participant Conduct.

During the program, Participants agree to:

• conduct their activities in a manner consistent with GetBlock's reputation and the positive promotion of the Solana ecosystem;
• refrain from making false, misleading, or disparaging statements regarding GetBlock, its services, or the program; and
• not engage in any deceptive, fraudulent, or unlawful commercial practices in connection with their Project or the program.

8.1 Participant Representations.

By applying and participating, you represent and warrant that:

• you have full legal authority to enter into these Terms (and, if acting on behalf of an entity, to bind that entity);
• all information submitted in connection with your Credit Application is accurate, complete, and not misleading;
• your Participant Materials and Participant Marks do not infringe, misappropriate, or violate any third party's Intellectual Property Rights or any applicable law or regulation; and
• your Project and all activities conducted in connection with the program comply with all applicable laws, including data protection, privacy, financial regulation, and export control laws.

8.2 Disclaimer of Warranties.

THE GETBLOCK SERVICES, THE GETBLOCK MATERIALS, AND ALL ASPECTS OF THE SOLANA GRANT PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. GETBLOCK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, STATUTORY, OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GETBLOCK DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR SECURE, OR THAT ANY DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED. GETBLOCK MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT YOUR PROJECT WILL BE COMPATIBLE WITH ANY CURRENT OR FUTURE VERSION OF GETBLOCK'S SERVICES. YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Certain jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent such exclusions are not permitted under applicable law, the above disclaimers apply to the maximum extent allowed.

9.1 License to Participant Materials.

You grant to GetBlock a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, publish, and distribute your Participant Materials solely: (a) to the extent necessary to administer and operate the Solana Grant Program; (b) for promotion of the program and GetBlock's services; and (c) for technical evaluation and support of your Project. Except as provided herein, you retain all right, title, and interest in and to your Participant Materials.

9.2 License to Participant Marks.

You grant to GetBlock a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use your Participant Marks solely to identify your participation in the program and in related marketing activities. All goodwill generated by use of your Participant Marks inures solely to your benefit. GetBlock will not sublicense your Participant Marks without your prior written consent.

9.3 License to GetBlock Materials.

GetBlock grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the GetBlock Materials during the Grant Period solely for the purpose of developing and operating your Project in connection with the program. This license terminates automatically upon the expiry of the Grant Period or earlier termination of these Terms.

9.4 Ownership.

As between the parties: (a) GetBlock owns all right, title, and interest in and to the GetBlock Services, GetBlock Materials, and the Solana Grant Program, including all associated Intellectual Property Rights; and (b) you own all right, title, and interest in and to your Participant Marks and, subject to Section 8.1, your Participant Materials. No implied licenses are granted by either party.

GetBlock reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive control of any matter subject to indemnification, in which case you agree to cooperate with GetBlock in asserting any available defenses.

13.1 Term.

These Terms commence on the date you submit your Credit Application and continue until the earlier of: (a) the expiry of the Grant Period; or (b) termination by either party in accordance with this Section.

13.2 Termination by GetBlock.

GetBlock may terminate these Terms and your participation in the program immediately upon written notice if:

• you breach any provision of these Terms or the Grant Program Terms and, if capable of remedy, fail to remedy the breach within fourteen (14) days of written notice;
• you become insolvent, enter administration, or cease to trade;
• GetBlock determines, in its reasonable discretion, that you have misused Credits or provided false information in your Credit Application; or
• applicable law requires GetBlock to do so.

13.3 Effect of Termination.

GetBlock may also terminate the program for convenience upon thirty (30) days' written notice to Participants.

Upon termination, any unspent Credits will be immediately cancelled without refund or compensation. Sections 3, 8.2, 9.4, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18 survive termination of these Terms indefinitely.

16.1 Good Faith Resolution.

In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Solana Grant Program (a "Dispute"), the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably by escalating the issue to their respective senior representatives. If the parties are unable to reach a resolution within forty-five (45) calendar days of written notice of the Dispute, either party may refer the matter to arbitration as set out below.

16.2 Binding Arbitration.

Subject to Section 16.1 and the exceptions in Section 16.5, all unresolved Disputes shall be referred to and finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in accordance with its Arbitration Rules then in effect. The arbitration shall be:

• conducted by a sole arbitrator (or a panel of three if the amount in dispute exceeds USD $500,000);
• conducted in the English language;
• seated in Singapore; and
• subject to substantive Singapore law as set out in Section 14.

16.3 Arbitrator's Authority.

The award rendered by the arbitrator shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.

The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to rule on all issues of arbitrability, interpretation, and enforcement of this arbitration clause. The arbitrator may award any form of relief permitted by applicable law, except as expressly excluded in these Terms.

16.4 Class Action Waiver.

EACH PARTY AGREES TO BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER SOLELY IN AN INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE CLAIMS FROM MULTIPLE CLAIMANTS OR PRESIDE OVER A CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING.

16.5 Exceptions.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may seek urgent or interim injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending final arbitral resolution, including in relation to actual or threatened infringement of Intellectual Property Rights or breach of confidentiality obligations. Seeking such relief does not waive the right to arbitrate the underlying Dispute.

20.1 Entire Agreement.

These Terms, together with the Grant Program Terms and any documents expressly incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the Solana Grant Program and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or understandings, whether written or oral.

20.2 Severability.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable or, if modification is not possible, severed from these Terms. The validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected.

20.3 Waiver.

No failure or delay by either party in exercising any right or remedy under these Terms constitutes a waiver of that right or remedy. A waiver is effective only if given in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the waiving party.

20.4 Force Majeure.

Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural disasters, pandemic, war, civil unrest, government action, network or infrastructure failures, or cyberattacks. The affected party shall give prompt notice and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

20.5 No Third-Party Beneficiaries.

These Terms are for the benefit of the parties only and do not confer any rights or remedies on any third party.

20.6 Technical Disclaimer.

GetBlock is not responsible for failures arising from transmission errors, network outages, cyberattacks, hardware malfunctions, or other technical disruptions beyond its reasonable control. GetBlock is not liable for any damage to your systems arising from downloading materials, using APIs, or otherwise interacting with GetBlock Services in connection with the program.

20.7 Language.

These Terms are made in the English language. In the event of any inconsistency between a translation and the English version, the English version prevails.