Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 14, 2026 · Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Important: By accessing or using YembiPay's services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use our services. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and YembiPay Inc.

1. Overview

YembiPay Inc. ("YembiPay," "we," "us," or "our") provides B2B stablecoin settlement infrastructure that enables businesses ("Partners," "you," or "your") to settle payments from USDC on the Base blockchain to local currency in recipient bank accounts across supported corridors.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the YembiPay API, dashboard, documentation, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Eligibility

To use our Services, you must:

3. Services Description

3.1 What YembiPay Does

YembiPay provides settlement technology that:

3.2 What YembiPay Does NOT Do

4. API Access and Authentication

4.1 API Keys

Upon approval, you will receive API credentials (API key and secret) to access our Services. You are responsible for:

4.2 Rate Limits

API usage is subject to rate limits as documented in our API documentation. Excessive API calls that degrade service performance for other Partners may result in temporary or permanent suspension of access.

4.3 Sandbox Environment

We provide a sandbox environment for testing and development. Sandbox transactions use test data and do not involve real funds. You must not use the sandbox environment for production traffic.

5. Compliance Obligations

5.1 Your Obligations

As a Partner, you are responsible for:

5.2 Our Compliance

YembiPay performs the following compliance checks on every settlement:

We reserve the right to block, delay, or reverse any settlement that fails our compliance screening, even after initial acceptance.

5.3 Blocked Transactions

If a settlement is blocked by compliance screening, we will notify you via webhook and API response. We are not obligated to disclose the specific reason for blocking (particularly for sanctions-related blocks, where disclosure may itself violate law).

6. Fees and Payment

6.1 Settlement Fees

Fees are charged as a percentage of each settlement amount and vary by corridor. Current fee schedules are available in our API documentation and are subject to change with 30 days' notice.

6.2 Exchange Rates

Exchange rates are sourced from third-party providers and include our margin. Rates are locked for 30 seconds when a quote is generated. We do not guarantee any specific exchange rate beyond the locked quote period.

6.3 Failed Settlements

If a settlement fails after USDC has been transferred on-chain, we will initiate a refund to the originating wallet. Refunds are subject to blockchain transaction fees, which may be deducted from the refund amount.

7. Service Level

7.1 Availability

We target 99.9% uptime for our API. Scheduled maintenance will be announced at least 24 hours in advance via our status page and email.

7.2 Settlement Times

Settlement times vary by corridor and payment rail. Estimated times are provided in API responses but are not guaranteed. Factors outside our control (bank processing times, local rail outages, compliance holds) may cause delays.

7.3 Emergency Procedures

In the event of a stablecoin depeg, wallet freeze, or other emergency, we may temporarily pause all settlements. Partners will be notified via system webhooks (system.depeg_pause, system.wallet_frozen) and our status page.

8. Intellectual Property

YembiPay retains all rights to its brand, trademarks, software, and documentation. Your use of our Services does not grant you any ownership rights. You may use "Powered by YembiPay" in your product with our prior written consent.

9. Data Usage and Privacy

Our collection and use of personal data is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in the Privacy Policy.

10. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW: YembiPay's total liability for any claims arising from these Terms or your use of the Services shall not exceed the total fees paid by you to YembiPay in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim.

YembiPay shall not be liable for:

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless YembiPay, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

12. Termination

Either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days' written notice. We may immediately suspend or terminate your access if:

Upon termination, pending settlements will be completed or refunded. Your obligation to pay outstanding fees survives termination.

13. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Delaware, USA. Each party bears its own costs.

14. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

15. Modifications

We may modify these Terms at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email and our API dashboard at least 30 days before taking effect. Continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

16. Miscellaneous

17. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

DISCLAIMER: This document is a template and has not been reviewed by legal counsel. YembiPay should engage a licensed attorney specializing in fintech and stablecoin regulation to review and adapt these Terms before they are published or relied upon.