1. Acceptance of these terms
By using the ZPath website or chatting with Mwende on WhatsApp, you agree to these Terms of Service and to our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use ZPath.
2. What ZPath is (and isn't)
ZPath is a free, educational guide that helps you understand and start using Zcash through Mwende, a WhatsApp bot. It is built for Africa, starting in Kenya, and open to everyone in the world.
ZPath is an independent project. It is not the Zcash protocol, not a bank, not a wallet, not an exchange, and not a money-transfer business. ZPath is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Electric Coin Company or the Zcash Foundation.
3. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you live) to use ZPath. By using it, you confirm that you meet this requirement and that your use of ZPath and of cryptocurrency is lawful where you are.
4. Education, not financial advice
Everything ZPath and Mwende provide is for general education and information only. It is not financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold Zcash or any other asset. You are solely responsible for your own decisions. Consider seeking independent professional advice before making financial decisions.
5. Non-custodial — your keys, your coins
ZPath never holds, controls, or has access to your funds, wallet, recovery phrase, or private keys. You are fully responsible for safeguarding them. If you lose your recovery phrase or send funds to the wrong address, ZPath cannot recover them for you. Transactions on the Zcash network are generally irreversible.
6. Cryptocurrency risk
Cryptocurrencies, including Zcash (ZEC), are volatile and carry risk. Their value can rise or fall sharply, and you could lose money. Regulatory treatment of crypto varies by country and can change. You use ZPath, acquire ZEC, and transact entirely at your own risk and responsibility.
7. Acceptable use
You agree not to:
- use ZPath for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful purpose;
- use ZPath to launder money, finance illegal activity, or evade sanctions;
- attempt to disrupt, attack, reverse-engineer, or gain unauthorised access to our systems;
- impersonate ZPath or Mwende, or use our name or brand to deceive others;
- spam, harass, or abuse the service or other people through it.
8. Third-party services
ZPath works with and links to services we do not control, including WhatsApp (Meta), M-Pesa, cryptocurrency exchanges, and community resources such as the Zcash Forum and ZecHub. Your use of those services is governed by their own terms and privacy policies. ZPath is not responsible for third-party services, their content, or their availability.
9. Intellectual property
The ZPath name, logo, Mwende, and the design and written content of this site are the property of ZPath and protected by applicable law. Our underlying code is open source and is licensed under the terms stated in our public repository. "Zcash" and related marks belong to their respective owners.
10. Disclaimers
ZPath is provided "as is" and "as available", without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, or non-infringement. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that information is complete or current.
11. Limitation of liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, ZPath and the people who build it will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for any loss of funds, profits, data, or goodwill, arising from your use of ZPath, your use of cryptocurrency, or your dealings with any third-party service — even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold ZPath harmless from any claims, losses, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from your misuse of ZPath or your breach of these terms or of any law.
13. Changes & termination
We may update, suspend, or discontinue ZPath, or change these terms, at any time. When we change the terms we'll update the "Last updated" date above. We may also restrict or end your access if you misuse the service. Continuing to use ZPath after a change means you accept the updated terms.
14. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of Kenya, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Where mandatory consumer-protection laws of your own country apply, nothing in these terms removes rights you cannot waive. Disputes will, where possible, first be addressed informally by contacting us.
15. Contact
Questions about these terms? Email info@zpath.africa.