Legal Notice / Imprint

Operator & Company

Cow DAO LLC
Registered under the laws of the State of Delaware, United States of America.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 212 826 7392

Registration & Regulatory

Cow DAO LLC operates as a decentralized autonomous organization interface provider and does not act as a broker, exchange, or custodial wallet service. The platform facilitates peer-to-peer token swaps via non-custodial smart contracts. Users retain full control of their digital assets at all times.

As a technology service provider, Cow DAO LLC is registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under registration number 3100018923479. The company complies with applicable Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.

Registered Agent & Service Address

The registered agent for Cow DAO LLC in the State of Delaware is:

All official correspondence and legal service of process should be directed to the New York operational address listed above. The Delaware registered agent address is maintained solely for statutory compliance purposes.

Authorized Representative

Michael T. Harrison
Chief Operations Officer & Authorized Representative
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Harrison is the designated point of contact for regulatory inquiries, legal notices, and official communications directed to Cow DAO LLC. He is authorized to receive service of process on behalf of the company in the State of New York.

Regulatory Oversight & Compliance

Cow DAO LLC operates under the regulatory framework established by the following authorities:

The platform does not offer securities, derivatives, or leveraged products. All swap transactions are executed on a spot basis between peer wallets using automated market maker protocols. Cow DAO LLC does not guarantee trade execution, price, or slippage. Users acknowledge that decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions carry inherent technical and market risks.

Dispute Resolution & Governing Law

Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of the Cow DAO platform, these terms, or the legal notice shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in New York County, New York, unless otherwise agreed by both parties.

These terms and the legal relationship between you and Cow DAO LLC shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply to this agreement.

If any provision of this legal notice is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this legal notice shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable.

Intellectual Property & Copyright

All content, design, code, and materials on the Cow DAO website and platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, are the property of Cow DAO LLC or its content suppliers and are protected by United States and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of Cow DAO LLC and is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.

The Cow DAO name, logo, and related marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cow DAO LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions. The COW SWAP brand and associated visual identity are proprietary assets of Cow DAO LLC. You may not use, reproduce, distribute, or display any trademarks, logos, or service marks without the prior written consent of Cow DAO LLC.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the platform for its intended purpose. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the platform or its contents; any collection and use of product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of the platform or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Cow DAO LLC, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, use, goodwill, or other intangible losses, resulting from: (i) your use or inability to use the platform; (ii) any unauthorized access to or alteration of your transmissions or data; (iii) any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from the platform; (iv) any bugs, viruses, trojan horses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through the platform by any third party; (v) any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in content; or (vi) any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any content posted, emailed, transmitted, or otherwise made available via the platform.

In no event shall Cow DAO LLC's total liability to you for all damages, losses, and causes of action exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid to Cow DAO LLC in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim, or (b) one hundred US dollars ($100.00). This limitation applies whether the alleged liability is based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other basis, even if Cow DAO LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damage.

Third-Party Services & Links

The Cow DAO platform may integrate with or link to third-party services, protocols, wallets, or websites that are not owned or controlled by Cow DAO LLC. These include but are not limited to decentralized exchange aggregators, blockchain explorers, wallet providers, and analytics tools. Cow DAO LLC has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party services. You acknowledge and agree that Cow DAO LLC shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such third-party services.

We strongly advise you to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party services that you interact with. Cow DAO LLC does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the products, services, or information provided by any third party and disclaims all liability arising from your use of such third-party services.

Data Protection & Privacy

Cow DAO LLC processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Economic Area. Our data processing activities are limited to what is necessary for the provision of our services, including account management, transaction verification, customer support, and legal compliance.

We collect only essential personal information such as email addresses, wallet addresses (which are public by nature on blockchain networks), and communication preferences. We do not collect sensitive personal data, financial account numbers, or government-issued identification unless required by law for KYC/AML compliance. Users have the right to access, correct, delete, or port their personal data by contacting our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Data retention periods are reviewed regularly and are typically 24 months from the last interaction, unless a longer retention period is mandated by regulatory requirements such as those related to AML record-keeping. For complete details on our data handling practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Cow DAO website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support our marketing efforts. We use essential cookies that are necessary for the operation of the website, analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the site, and functional cookies that remember your preferences. We do not use advertising or third-party tracking cookies without your explicit consent.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or through our cookie consent manager. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For a detailed breakdown of each cookie category and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

Communications & Electronic Notices

By using the Cow DAO platform and providing your email address or other contact information, you consent to receive electronic communications from Cow DAO LLC. These communications may include transaction confirmations, service updates, security alerts, and legal notices. You agree that any notices, agreements, disclosures, or other communications that we send to you electronically satisfy any legal communication requirements, provided that such communications are sent to the email address you have provided.

You have the right to withdraw your consent to receive marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or by contacting us directly at [email protected]. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing communications, you may still receive transactional and service-related messages that are necessary for the operation of your account and the platform.

Official legal notices and formal correspondence should be sent via certified mail to our operational address in New York or via email with confirmed receipt to our authorized representative. Electronic notices are deemed delivered twenty-four (24) hours after transmission unless the sender receives notice that the email was not delivered.

Severability & Entire Agreement

This legal notice, together with our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Disclaimer, constitutes the entire agreement between you and Cow DAO LLC regarding your use of the platform and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this legal notice is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

The failure of Cow DAO LLC to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this legal notice shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. No waiver of any term shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term.

Updates & Amendments

Cow DAO LLC reserves the right to update or modify this legal notice at any time without prior notice. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the revised notice on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates. Your continued use of the platform after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated terms.

Material changes to this legal notice will be communicated via email to registered users or through a prominent notice on the website at least thirty (30) days before the changes take effect. Minor changes, such as updates to contact information or regulatory references, may be made without prior notice.

Last updated: January 15, 2025

For any questions or concerns regarding this legal notice, please contact us at [email protected] or via postal mail at the address listed above.