Bitkern Group AG, CHE-244.677.663,
Dammstrasse 16, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Version: April 2024
Preamble
- Bitkern. Bitkern
Group AG, CHE-244.677.663, is a Swiss stock company with its seat in Zug and its
business address at Dammstrasse 16, 6300 Zug, Switzerland ("Bitkern").
Bitkern and its group companies sell mining hardware and operates data centers with
power supplies in Europe, North & South America, and Asia, which are suitable
for the use for mining of Crypto Assets with appropriate mining hardware.
- Customer. The
customer is purchasing mining hardware and intends to operate its hardware for the
mining of Crypto Assets in a data center ("Customer"). The Customer
is commercially engaged in the mining of Crypto Assets as part of an entrepreneurial
activity.
- Terms. The
following terms and conditions govern all purchases of Mining Hardware between
Bitkern and the Customer, including their delivery to the Delivery Destination
("Terms"). Any conflicting terms and conditions of the Customer are
expressly rejected.
| § 1. Definitions |
| Bitkern |
means Bitkern Group AG, CHE-244.677.663, a Swiss stock company with its seat in Zug
and
its business address at Dammstrasse 16, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
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| Contract |
means a contract for the purchase of Mining Hardware concluded between Bitkern and
the Customer as defined in § 2 (6).
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| Crypto Assets |
means crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in
crypto-assets (MiCAR).
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| Customer |
means a customer willing to purchase Mining Hardware from Bitkern. |
| Delivery Costs |
means indicative costs for transport, freight, insurance, customs duties, taxes,
levies
and other fees or charges included in the Purchase Price.
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Delivery Destination |
means the destination the Mining Hardware is delivered to by Bitkern as defined in §
4
(1).
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Mining Hardware |
means the Mining Hardware purchased by the Customer and delivered to the Delivery
Destination as defined in § 2 (1).
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Notification of Defect |
means a written notification of defects of the Mining Hardware by the Customer as
defined in § 5 (4).
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| Offer |
means an offer for the purchase of the Mining Hardware by Bitkern as defined in § 2
(3).
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| Offer Period |
means the offer period defined in § 2 (4). |
| Purchase Price |
means the Purchase Price of the Mining Hardware as defined in § 3 (1). |
§ 2. General
- Scope. Bitkern is
willing to sell and the Customer is willing to purchase mining hardware under the
conditions specified in the Terms. The mining hardware will be delivered by Bitkern
to the Delivery Destination as defined in § 3 (the "Mining Hardware").
- Entrepreneur.
Bitkern sells Mining Hardware to Customers commercial engaged in the mining business
as part of the Customer's entrepreneurial activity. Bitkern shall have the right to
demand proof of the Customer's entrepreneurial status by requiring the Customer to
send to Bitkern appropriate documentation.
- Offers. Bitkern
shall submit the Customer an offer for the purchase of the Mining Hardware, which is
non-binding insofar as the offer is not explicitly designated as binding (the
"Offer").
- Validity. Unless
otherwise stated, the Offer is valid until 24:00 CET of the day on which the Offer
is sent by Bitkern to the Customer (the "Offer Period").
- Acceptance.
The Customer shall accept the Offer by transferring the Purchase Price within the
Offer Period to Bitkern.
- Conclusion
of Contract. Upon acceptance as set out in § 2 (5) of the Offer a contract
for the purchase of the Mining Hardware between Bitkern and the Customer is
concluded (the "Contract").
- Customer's
Offer. In case the Customer accepts the Offer after expiry of the Offer
Period, the acceptance of the Customer shall be deemed a new offer by the Customer
to Bitkern. Bitkern may accept or reject such offer by written message to the
Customer or send a new offer with an adapted Purchase Price.
- Information.
Information on mining hardware in advertisement material of Bitkern, such as
catalogues, brochures, folders, presentations etc. is non-binding and shall only
become part of the Contract between Bitkern and the Customer insofar as the Offer
explicitly refers to such information.
§ 3. Prices, Payment, Costs
- Purchase
Price. The purchase price for the mining hardware indicated on Offers are
in USD and exclusive of VAT ("Purchase Price").
- VAT.
The Purchase Price is subject to VAT at the applicable statutory rate.
- Currency. The
Purchase Price may also be indicated in EUR, CHF or USDT, and other currencies or
Crypto Assets at the applicable exchange rate for USD in the Offer. The indicated
Purchase Price is only valid within the Offer Period.
- Advance
Payment. The Customer shall transfer the Purchase Price to Bitkern's bank
account or wallet address within the Offer Period. Payment is made only upon receipt
of the Purchase Price in the bank account or wallet address of Bitkern. Bitkern is
under no obligation to deliver the Mining Hardware and execute the Contract pursuant
to § 3 of these Terms until the Customer has paid the Purchase Price as defined in §
3 (1).
- Delivery
Costs. The Purchase Price includes costs for transport, freight and
insurance, customs duties, taxes, levies and other fees or charges ("Delivery
Costs"). Delivery Costs are indicative and may be higher than initially
estimated by Bitkern. Bitkern determines Delivery Costs based on publicly available
information and past sales in order to calculate the Purchase Price. Bitkern shall
estimate the Delivery Costs as accurately as possible in advance based on the
information available. In international trade, unforeseen inspections by the
authorities may always occur, which may result in increased Delivery Costs, which
shall be borne by the Customer.
- Right to
Adjustments of the Purchase Price. Due to delays in delivery, short-term
changes in customs regulations of the country of destination or other circumstances
beyond Bitkern's control, Delivery Costs may change at any time. Bitkern shall have
the right to adjust the Purchase Price pursuant to § 3 (1) to reflect any increase
in Delivery Costs imposed. Bitkern shall provide the Customer with a list of the
Delivery Costs. Ultimately the Customers shall bear all Delivery Costs.
- Payment
Method. Payment methods shall be indicated on the Offer. In general,
payment may be made in USD, USDT, CHF or EUR by transferring the Purchase Price to
the respective bank account or wallet address indicated on the Offer at the
applicable exchange rate USD/EUR, USD/CHF and USD/EUR.
§ 4. Delivery, Transfer of Risk
- Delivery
Destination. The Mining Hardware is delivered either (a) to a data center
to be specified by the Customer or (b) to another destination to be specified by the
Customer (the "Delivery Destination"). Bitkern shall not be
responsible for installing and maintaining the Mining Hardware for the Customer,
unless a separate agreement for hosting the Mining Hardware between Bitkern and the
Customer has been concluded.
- Delivery
time. Delivery times are estimates and always represent a prospective time
for the provision of the Mining Hardware and handing over to the Customer, unless
explicitly otherwise agreed between Bitkern and the Customer. Delivery times and
deadlines will be adhered to by Bitkern as far as possible.
- Extension
of delivery time. Any subsequent change requests or requests for additional
services on the part of the Customer shall extend the delivery time appropriately.
The same applies in case of unforeseen obstacles beyond Bitkern's sphere of
responsibility or that of a presupplier, such as force majeure, strike, lockout,
delay in the supply of essential goods, other materials or parts. In particular, the
delivery time shall be extended by the duration of actions or measures of
authorities, such as inspections of the Mining Hardware by customs authorities. An
extended delivery time is not included in the delivery time estimated by Bitkern.
- Transfer
of Risk. The Mining Hardware shall be delivered to the Delivery
Destination, unless specifically indicated otherwise on the Offer. Bitkern shall
bear no risks in respect of transportation of the Mining Hardware to the Delivery
Destination; in the event of default of acceptance by the Customer, the risk shall
pass to Bitkern at the time of readiness for dispatch. This shall also apply if the
delivery is divided into partial deliveries or if we have assumed other ancillary
services.
- Compensation.
The Customer shall only have a claim for compensation in cases of late delivery or
non-delivery, if Bitkern has acted with intent or gross negligence.
- Default
in Acceptance. Mining Hardware not accepted by the agreed delivery date
shall be stored for a maximum of six weeks at the risk and expense of the Customer.
The storage fees shall be borne by the Customer. At the same time, Bitkern shall be
entitled either (a) to insist on performance of the Contract or, after setting a
reasonable grace period, to withdraw from the Contract. In both cases, Bitkern shall
have the right to charge a contractual penalty of 50 % of the invoiced amount
(excluding VAT).
- Authorization.
The Customer shall ensure that third-parties at the Delivery Destination are
instructed and authorized to accept the Mining Hardware on behalf of the Customer.
§ 5. Representations and Warranties, Notice of Defects
- Warranties. Except
as otherwise agreed, the statutory warranty pursuant to §§ 922 of the Austrian Civil
Code (ABGB) is waived.
- Performance.
Bitkern does not guarantee that a specific performance or yield is associated with
the mining hardware. Mining of Crypto Assets is not only dependent on the chosen
mining hardware, but also on the mining difficulty, which is not under the influence
of Bitkern.
- Proof. The
Customer shall always prove the existence of defects.
- Notice of
Defects. Defects shall be notified in writing without delay upon receipt of
delivery of the Mining Hardware, at the latest within 5 days, latent defects within
3 days of discovery (the "Notification of Defect"). In case the
Customer may not check the Mining Hardware itself, since it is delivered to a
location to which the Customer might not have access, the Customer shall be
responsible for requiring third-parties at the Delivery Destination to carry out the
Notification of Defect. Notification of Defect must adequately explain and
substantiate any defects of the Mining Hardware.
- Objection. If the
Customer has not raised objections by sending a Notification of Defect within the
time limit set out in § 5 (4) the Mining Hardware delivered shall be deemed as
approved and accepted. The Customer shall have no warranty claim against Bitkern, if
the Customer fails to submit a Notification of Defect.
- Warranty. The
Customer shall have no warranty claim against Bitkern, if the Customer engages a
third party not authorized by Bitkern to carry out changes or maintenance of the
Mining Hardware.
- Minor
Technical Changes. Minor technical changes as well as minor deviations from
the Offer are deemed approved in advance by the Customer.
- Usage. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages arising through improper or unsuitable usage,
defective or neglectful treatment or storage of the Mining Hardware as set out in §
4 (6).
- Return
Delivery. In case of return of the Mining Hardware, the Customer shall
transfer the Mining Hardware to Bitkern or the manufacturer indicated by Bitkern at
his own expense.
- Damages. Claims
for damages in cases of slight negligence are excluded; this does not apply to
personal injury. Claims for compensation shall lapse 12 months after knowledge of
the damage and the damaging party, in any case 3 years after provision of the
service or delivery.
- Liability. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages resulting from delayed delivery of the mining
hardware. Bitkern's indicated delivery times are estimates only and are subject to
circumstances beyond Bitkern's control. Customers are not entitled to claim
financial losses or lost profits from Bitkern due to delayed delivery.
§ 6. Ownership, Retention of Title
- Retention
of Title. Ownership and title to the Mining Hardware delivered by the
Bitkern shall be retained by Bitkern till full payment of the Purchase Price
including Delivery Costs has been made.
- Transfer
of Ownership. Ownership of the Mining Hardware is transferred to the
Customer at the time of delivery of the Mining Hardware to the Delivery Destination,
provided that the Purchase Price has been paid.
- Encumbrances.
Any pledge or other encumbrance of the Mining Hardware owned by the Bitkern is not
acceptable.
- Return. The
Bitkern shall be entitled to request immediate return of Mining Hardware delivered
if the Customer did not pay the Purchase Price duly and on time.
- Costs. Costs
incurred for the enforcement of the Bitkern's title by requesting the return of the
Mining Hardware shall be borne by the Customer.
§ 7. Miscellaneous
- Governing
Law. These Terms shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Austria, with the exception of the conflict of laws
rules of Austrian private international law.
- Venue. Each Party
agrees that the Commercial Court of Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien) shall have
exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any suit, action or proceeding, and to
settle any disputes, which may arise out of or in connection with these Terms.
- Communication.
Declarations or notices of the Customer shall be addressed to Bitkern Group AG,
CHE-244.677.663, Dammstrasse 16, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
- Counterclaims. The
Customer shall not offset any counterclaims, likewise it shall not be admissible to
exercise a retention right without legally binding title or on the basis of claims
arising from other transactions.
- Severability
clause. Should any provision of these Terms be invalid, voidable or
unenforceable, the validity of these Terms shall not be affected to the extent that
this is in accordance with the intent of the Parties as set forth in the provisions
of these Terms relating thereto. Such a provision shall then be replaced by an
effective and enforceable provision which has such a legal and above all economic
content as the invalid one or comes closest to it.
Bitkern Services GmbH, CHE-381.429.420
Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Version: December 2025
Preamble
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Bitkern.
Bitkern Services GmbH, CHE-381.429.420, is a Swiss limited liability company with its seat in Zug and its business address at Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland ("Bitkern"). Bitkern sells and provides hardware ("Mining Hardware") suitable for the mining of crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (1) (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) ("Crypto Assets").
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Customer.
The customer is purchasing Mining Hardware from Bitkern and intends to operate the Mining Hardware for a pre-defined period of time for the mining of Crypto Assets in a Data Center (as defined herein) of Bitkern ("Customer(s)"). Customers are either purchasing the Mining Hardware for (a) business purpose(s) and are considered entrepreneurs ("B2B Customers") or (b) not for business purposes and are considered consumers ("B2C Customers").
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Services.
Bitkern provides hosting services to Customers and, as such, Customers commission Bitkern to install Mining Hardware in Data Centers operated by Bitkern and its partners. For the avoidance of doubt, Bitkern is not providing any crypto-asset service as defined under Article 3 (16) MiCAR to its Customers.
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Terms.
The following terms and conditions govern all purchases of Mining Hardware between Bitkern and Customers, including their installation in Data Centers of Bitkern and provision of Hosting Services by Bitkern to Customers ("Terms"). Any conflicting terms and conditions of the Customer are expressly rejected.
| § 1. Definitions |
| Account |
means the account of the Customer as defined in § 5 (1). |
| B2B Customers |
means a Customer who is purchasing the Mining Hardware for business purposes. |
| B2C Customers |
means a Customer who is purchasing the Mining Hardware not for business purposes. |
| Bitkern |
means Bitkern Services GmbH, CHE-381.429.420, a Swiss limited liability company with its seat in Zug and its business address at Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland. |
| Crypto Assets |
means crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (1) (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR). |
| Customer(s) |
means a customer willing to purchase Mining Hardware and Hosting Services from Bitkern for the purpose of mining Crypto Assets. |
| Dashboard |
means the personalized dashboard of the Customer accessible by logging in on the Website with their Account as defined in § 5 (4). |
| Data Center |
means data centers of Bitkern or its partners where the Mining Hardware is being installed and operated. |
| Extension Period |
means the option of the Customer to extend the Hosting Services for an additional twelve (12) months as described in § 7 (7). |
| Hash Rate |
means the computational power which serves as a metric for determining mining efficiency and profitability of the Mining Hardware as defined in § 3 (1). |
| Hosting Fee |
means all costs for providing the Hosting Services at the Hosting Rates as well as any other operating costs as defined in § 5 (6). |
| Hosting Rate(s) |
means both Hosting Rate A and Hosting Rate B as indicated on the Website and as defined in § 4 (2). |
| Hosting Rate A |
means the Hosting Rate as defined in § 4 (3). |
| Hosting Rate B |
means the Hosting Rate as defined in § 4 (4). |
| Hosting Services |
means the provision of hosting services such as installing and maintaining the Mining Hardware in Data Centers by Bitkern as described in § 4 (1). |
| Withdrawal Information |
means the separate information document for Customers who are consumers in the sense of Art 2 (1) of Directive 2011/83/EU. A right of withdrawal is only granted to customers who are consumers within the meaning of the aforementioned EU Directive. |
| Maintenance Period |
means the maintenance and warranty period as defined in § 6 (1). |
| Mining Hardware |
means the Mining Hardware purchased by the Customer and installed in a Data Center of Bitkern. |
| Minimum Uptime |
means the minimum uptime of the installed Mining Hardware as defined in § 6 (4). |
| Profitability |
means the ability to cover the daily Hosting Fee through the Returns of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer as defined in § 5 (5). |
| Purchase Price |
means the purchase price of the Mining Hardware as defined in § 3 (5). |
| Returns |
means the current returns generated with the Mining Hardware as defined in § 5 (5). |
| Term |
means the term for the provision of the Hosting Services as defined in § 7 (1). |
| Terms |
means these terms and conditions. |
| Uptime |
means the targeted uptime as defined in § 6 (3). |
| Website |
means the website www.bitkern.com. |
§ 2. General
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Scope. Bitkern is selling and the Customer is purchasing Mining Hardware from Bitkern offered via
www.bitkern.com ("Website"). Bitkern is not only providing the purchased Mining Hardware to the Customers, but a package of services that includes the sale of Mining Hardware, its installation and operation in the Data Center, and connection of the Mining Hardware to a mining pool (operated by a third party), maintenance of the Mining Hardware, support of the Customer and repair services.
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Maintenance. Bitkern shall handle the installation and maintenance of the Mining Hardware during the Term as set out in § 7 (1).
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Information. Information on the Mining Hardware in advertisement material of Bitkern, such as catalogues, brochures, folders, or presentations, is non-binding and shall only become part of the contractual relationship between Bitkern and the Customer, insofar as the Website where the Mining Hardware is presented and sold explicitly refers to such information.
§ 3. Purchase of Mining Hardware
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Mining Hardware. Bitkern is providing a selection of hardware suitable for the mining of Crypto Assets on its Website. The hash rate and power consumption for each device is listed on the Website under the product page of each Mining Hardware.
"Hash Rate" refers to the computational power of Mining Hardware used to solve cryptographic puzzles in blockchain networks. It is a critical metric that determines the mining profitability of the Mining Hardware.
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Conclusion. The product offering on Bitkern’s Website is an invitatio ad offerendum. The Customer submits an offer to purchase the selected Mining Hardware by entering the required information during the purchase process on the Website and confirming via the button "Buy" or another similar phrase expressing the Customer’s consent to purchase the Mining Hardware. Bitkern may accept or reject any offer at its discretion.
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Hosting. The Customer is aware that with each purchase of Mining Hardware, the Customer agrees to the purchased Mining Hardware being hosted in a Data Center of Bitkern (see § 4 below).
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Acceptance. Upon receipt of the Customer’s offer, Bitkern will confirm acceptance of the offer via email or other suitable means. This confirmation marks the conclusion of the contract between Bitkern and the Customer.
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Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Mining Hardware indicated on the Website ("Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price includes shipping costs to a Data Center, customs duties, and setup fees.
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Advance Payment. The Customer shall pay the Purchase Price to Bitkern as indicated during the purchase process on the Website by using one of the payment methods indicated thereon. Bitkern is under no obligation to provide Hosting Services until the Customer has paid the Purchase Price as defined in § 3 (5) in full.
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Payment Method. Payment methods shall be indicated on the Website. In general, payment may be made in CHF, USD, EUR, BTC, USDC or USDT by transferring the Purchase Price to the respective bank account or wallet address at the applicable exchange rate by using the payment options provided on the Website.
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Fees and Charges. If the Customer is a B2B Customer, any fees or charges imposed by payment service providers in connection with the payment, refund, or reimbursement of the Purchase Price shall be borne by the B2B Customer.
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Retention of Title. Ownership and title to the Mining Hardware purchased from Bitkern shall be retained by Bitkern until full payment of the Purchase Price has been made.
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Services. The purchase of Mining Hardware is linked to the Hosting Services stated under § 4. It is not possible to exclusively purchase Mining Hardware without obtaining Hosting Services required to carry out mining activities.
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Sales Prohibition. The Customer shall not sell or otherwise dispose of the Mining Hardware during the Term.
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VAT. Purchasing Mining Hardware and Services as a B2C or B2B Customer affects VAT-related issues regarding invoicing. For the avoidance of doubt, Customers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable tax and commercial law obligations related to their purchase, including but not limited to accounting, tax reporting, and deductions, based on their individual legal status.
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Repair, Maintenance, and Warranty. Any necessary repairs or maintenance are either covered by the product warranty granted by the manufacturer of the Mining Hardware – information on this is provided on the Website for the relevant product – or included in the Hosting Services (see § 6 below). Therefore, no additional costs shall arise for the Customer during the term of the product warranty or warranty according to § 6 (1), namely costs associated with repairing and maintaining the Mining Hardware. The Customer acknowledges that the performance of the Mining Hardware may degrade naturally over time due to wear and tear and technological obsolescence. Bitkern does not guarantee, and shall not be liable for maintenance, repair, replacement, or upgrades of the Mining Hardware as a result of such natural degradation or obsolescence. No guarantee is given for any specific Hash Rate or mining output.
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Liability. Contractual liability in connection with the purchase of Mining Hardware is governed by § 4 (12).
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Right of Withdrawal. Consumers as defined in Article 2 (1) of Directive 2011/83/EU shall have the right to withdraw from the purchase and the related Hosting Services. The conditions, time limits, and procedures for exercising the right of withdrawal are set out in the Withdrawal Information.
§ 4. Hosting Services
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Hosting Services. The Hosting Services shall include (a) installation and maintenance of the Hardware in a Data Center, (b) connection to mining pools to facilitate the generation of mining returns ("Hosting Services"). Customers shall receive mining rewards in Bitcoin generated by their purchased Mining Hardware during the Term.
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Hosting Rates. Hosting Rate A and Hosting Rate B are listed on the Website as a price in USD per kWh of used electricity ("Hosting Rate(s)"). The applicable Hosting Rate, either Hosting Rate A or Hosting Rate B, multiplied by the kWh consumed equals the Hosting Fee. Bitkern offers at least two different Hosting Rates depending on the applicable uptime of the Mining Hardware. Initially, the Hosting Rates are guaranteed for 36 months. After 36 months, Bitkern may adjust the Hosting Rates based on the costs at that time.
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Hosting Rate A. Hosting Rate A is the standard Hosting Rate indicated on the Website, which applies at an uptime of 99 % of the Mining Hardware.
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Hosting Rate B. Hosting Rate B is the alternative Hosting Rate indicated on the Website, which applies at an uptime of 65 % of the Mining Hardware.
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Adjustment of Hosting Rate. The applicable Hosting Rate may be subject to change. If operation of the Mining Hardware under Hosting Rate A is no longer profitable, Bitkern is required to mitigate damages for the Customer (Schadenminderungspflicht) and shall have the right to reduce the uptime of the Mining Hardware and switch from Hosting Rate A to Hosting Rate B.
"Profitable" or "Profitability" shall refer to the ability to cover the daily Hosting Fee through the Returns of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer.
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Installation. Customers agree that the purchased Mining Hardware will be promptly installed and operated exclusively in a Data Center operated by Bitkern or one of its partners ("Data Center(s)").
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Access. Customers are permitted to access their Mining Hardware upon request, provided such access is coordinated with Bitkern and complies with the operational and security protocols of the Data Center. Access does not imply the right of use of a specific property or physical area; hence no real estate related services are being offered.
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Hash Rate. The Hash Rate shown on the Website is based on information provided by the producer of the Mining Hardware. The Customer acknowledges that the Hash Rate shown is an average that can fluctuate from device to device. The Hash Rate specified on the Website does not constitute an assurance or guarantee by Bitkern that the hardware in question will achieve the specified hash rate at all times. Any warranty in this regard is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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Ownership. Hosting Services shall be provided by Bitkern under the condition that the Customer has purchased Mining Hardware from Bitkern. Bitkern does not provide Hosting Services with respect to Mining Hardware that was bought from third parties.
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Maintenance and Development. Bitkern carries out regular maintenance work on the hosting infrastructure (see § 6 (1) below). Customers are notified of these maintenance windows with reasonable advance notice. During such maintenance work, the Mining Hardware may be temporarily unavailable or only available to a limited extent. These periods do not count as downtime within the meaning of the uptime regulation.
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Service Level. The service levels set out in § 6 (2) below apply.
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Liability. To the extent permitted by Swiss law, Bitkern completely excludes liability in connection with the use of Mining Hardware and the use of Hosting Services. Liability for indirect or consequential damages, consequential damages due to defects, and lost profits is excluded. Liability for intentional or grossly negligent behaviour, as well as for damages resulting from injury to life, limb or health, and liability under the Product Liability Act remain unaffected. Liability for auxiliary persons pursuant to Art. 101 of the Swiss Code of Obligations is completely excluded.
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Performance. Services as described in these Terms are provided by employees of Bitkern or its partners. Automated services (e.g., AI performances) are not included as part of customer support or repair services.
§ 5. Dashboard
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Account. Customers shall register and create an account on the Website ("Account"). An Account is needed to purchase Mining Hardware and use the Hosting Services.
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Eligibility. To create an Account, purchase Mining Hardware and use the Hosting Services of Bitkern, Customers must meet the following eligibility criteria:
(a) the Customer is at least 18 years of age;
(b) the Customer possesses the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under applicable law;
(c) the Customer completes the registration process on the Website, providing accurate and complete information;
(d) the Customer agrees to these Terms during the registration process;
(e) as Bitkern does not provide crypto-asset services as defined under Article 3 (16) MiCAR, mined Crypto Assets are collected on an address that only the Customer has control of;
(f) the Customer purchases Mining Hardware in its own name and for its own account.
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Representations. B2B Customers shall confirm the following:
(a) the Customer has all necessary rights and permits for the provision of its services and mining of Crypto Assets;
(b) the Customer is commercially engaged in mining of Crypto Assets as part of an entrepreneurial activity.
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Dashboard. Until further notice, Bitkern offers Customers access to a personalized dashboard by logging in on the Website using their Account. The Dashboard is designed to manage the Hosting Services; Customers can monitor the mining performance, including Hash Rate, Uptime, and accumulated rewards ("Dashboard").
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Returns. Until further notice, Customers may view on the Dashboard their current Returns which are generated with their Mining Hardware; Returns are shown per device ("Returns"). If the Customer has purchased multiple devices, Returns are indicated for each device and as an aggregate sum for all devices of the Customer.
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Hosting Fee. The Customer shall pay costs for providing the Hosting Services at the Hosting Rate A or Hosting Rate B as well as any other operating costs ("Hosting Fee") in Bitcoin or other means of payment accepted by Bitkern. Therefore, the Hosting Fee is subject to the applicable Hosting Rates.
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Unprofitability. If the Mining Hardware under Hosting Rate B is not profitable, the Customer shall compensate Bitkern for any resulting negative operating costs of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer.
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Invoicing. Hosting Fees and additional operating costs as set out above in § 5 (7) shall be invoiced daily and indicated in the Dashboard of the Customer. Invoices shall be denominated in USD and are payable immediately.
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Suspension. If the Customer is in default with payment of Hosting Fees and additional operating costs as set out in § 5 (8) for more than thirty (30) days, Bitkern shall have the right to suspend operation of the Mining Hardware until full payment to Bitkern has been made. Suspension time counts towards the Term and does not reduce or waive any amounts due.
§ 6. Maintenance, Warranty and Support
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Continuous Maintenance and Warranty. Bitkern is responsible for the installation, setup, and ongoing maintenance of the Mining Hardware, ensuring that it operates efficiently throughout the initial 36 months of the Term ("Maintenance Period"). Maintenance includes hardware repairs, software updates, and system monitoring. During the Maintenance Period Bitkern shall warrant that the Mining Hardware is free of defects and shall, at its own expense, repair or replace defective components to ensure the efficient operation of the Mining Hardware. This maintenance and warranty obligation shall not include any defects or issues arising from events of force majeure as described in § 8 (6). The aforementioned remedies are exclusive and replace all remedies provided for under applicable law.
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Service Availability. Bitkern aims to ensure high availability of the Mining Hardware. However, the service may be disrupted due to scheduled maintenance, unforeseen technical issues, or external factors such as power outages or internet connectivity issues. Bitkern will take reasonable steps to minimize downtime.
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Uptime. Bitkern shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that sufficient power and network infrastructure are available for the operation of the Mining Hardware (a) at 100 % of the time per calendar year in case of Hosting Rate A and (b) at 65 % of the time per calendar year in case of Hosting Rate B, excluding downtime for equipment maintenance or failure, curtailment and force majeure ("Uptime"). The Uptime figures are targets and do not constitute a strict guarantee.
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Minimum Uptime. Bitkern has the right to reduce availability of the Mining Hardware ("Minimum Uptime"). At Minimum Uptime, Bitkern guarantees at least 99 % availability at Hosting Rate A and 50 % at Hosting Rate B, in each case calculated over an annual assessment period. Customers shall be immediately informed of the change to Minimum Uptime including date and time of the change and any impacts on the Returns the switch to Minimum Uptime might entail.
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Reporting Issues. In the event of any technical issues, the Customer must notify Bitkern immediately through the designated support channel. Bitkern will ensure that any reported issues are resolved as quickly as possible.
§ 7. Term, Right of First Refusal
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Term. The Hosting Service shall begin once the Mining Hardware has been installed at the Data Center and shall continue for a period of thirty-six (36) months ("Term").
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No early termination. The Customer shall not have the right to prematurely terminate the Hosting Services.
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Termination for good cause. If
(a) mining Crypto Assets using the Customer’s Mining Hardware does not generate Profits (i.e., Rewards after deduction of the Hosting Fee) for a continuous period exceeding three (3) months,
(b) an operator of a data center terminates the agreement with Bitkern or is no longer able to provide the agreed services to Bitkern,
(c) statutory provisions applicable to the use and operation of the Mining Hardware and Hosting Services change and the operation of the Mining Hardware and Hosting Services offered by Bitkern in accordance with these Terms can no longer be carried out in compliance with the law,
(d) one of the parties seriously breaches its obligations under this contract or is more than fifteen (15) days in default with an obligation and does not remedy the breach within thirty (30) days or the delay within fifteen (15) days after receiving notification from the other party, or
(e) the other party becomes obviously insolvent, or bankruptcy proceedings are initiated against the other party, or a moratorium on payments is ordered, or the other party is declared insolvent, or a comparable situation occurs,
then Bitkern and the Customer shall have the right to terminate the Hosting Service for good cause and with immediate effect.
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Right of First Refusal. At the end of the Term, or in the event of termination for good cause as set out in § 7 (3), Bitkern shall have a right of first refusal at the then market value of the Mining Hardware.
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Shipping. At the end of the Term, or in the event of termination for good cause as set out in § 7 (3), and upon the Customer’s explicit request, the Mining Hardware shall be shipped to the Customer’s domicile. Shipping shall be performed at market-standard costs including a handling fee of CHF 200, which shall be borne by the Customer. Additional costs for importing the hardware (import sales tax, customs duties, and other handling fees, etc.) to the Customer’s desired address shall also be borne by the Customer.
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Exchange for new Mining Hardware. At the end of the Term, Bitkern offers the Customer the option to exchange the existing Mining Hardware for new, state-of-the-art Mining Hardware for a reduced price. Bitkern shall inform the Customer of the specific terms and conditions of the exchange in due time before the end of the Term.
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Extension Option. Upon expiry of the initial Term, the Customer shall have the option to extend Hosting Services for an additional period of twelve (12) months ("Extension Term"). Bitkern shall provide written notification of the revised Terms and applicable costs to the Customer at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiry of the initial Term. The Customer’s decision to extend must explicitly acknowledge acceptance of the updated Terms and Hosting Rates provided by Bitkern. Failure of the Customer to provide timely written notice of acceptance shall result in the automatic expiration of the Hosting Services upon conclusion of the initial Term without further action required by either party.
§ 8. Risk Disclosure
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Risks. The Customer acknowledges the following risks.
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Custody. Bitkern does not provide any crypto-asset services under MiCAR, in particular not relating to custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients pursuant to Art 3 (17) MiCAR. Clients are solely responsible for the independent custody and safekeeping of their Crypto Assets.
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Volatility. Markets for Crypto Assets are highly volatile, and the value of Crypto Assets can fluctuate significantly. By selling the Mining Hardware and providing the Hosting Service, Bitkern is solely responsible for providing the goods and services, in particular the Mining Hardware and the Hosting Services. Bitkern does not guarantee any form of profit for the Customer in connection with the ownership and operation of the Mining Hardware and is not liable for losses resulting from market volatility.
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Regulatory Changes. Changes in laws and regulations related to mining of Crypto Assets may affect the operation of the Mining Hardware.
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Blockchain Network Risks. Mining operations rely on the blockchain network, which may experience issues such as congestion, forks, or technical failures. These issues can disrupt mining activities or lead to delays in receiving Returns.
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Force Majeure. Bitkern is not liable for any disruptions caused by events beyond its control, such as natural disasters, government actions, or major technological failures. In the event of a force majeure, Bitkern will attempt to restore services as soon as possible but offers no guarantee of uninterrupted service.
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Operational Risks. The mining process involves inherent risks, including potential fluctuations in values of Crypto Assets, changes in blockchain algorithms, and increases in mining difficulty, which may impact the effectiveness of mining. The Customer fully acknowledges that they bear the full risk as to whether and to what extent the mining activities result in a profit or loss.
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Mining Difficulty. The Customer acknowledges that mining difficulty may increase over time, which can reduce the amount of Crypto Assets mined by the Mining Hardware. This is outside of Bitkern’s control and part of the standard mining process.
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Technology Risks. Blockchain technology and mining algorithms may change unexpectedly, which could affect the performance of the Mining Hardware. Bitkern shall attempt to adapt to such changes but offers no guarantee of uninterrupted service if significant technological changes occur.
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Network Fees. Certain blockchain networks may charge transaction fees for mining or transferring Crypto Assets. These fees are outside Bitkern’s control and may reduce the profitability of the mining operations.
§ 9. Miscellaneous
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Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland, to the exclusion of the principles of conflicts of laws thereof and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG).
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Venue. Any dispute arising out of or in relation to these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the city of Zug, Switzerland.
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Communication. Declarations or notices of the Customer shall be addressed to Bitkern Services GmbH, Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
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Counterclaims. The Customer shall not offset any counterclaims; likewise, it shall not be admissible to exercise a right of retention without a legally binding title or on the basis of claims arising from other transactions.
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Severability Clause. Should any provision of these Terms be invalid, voidable or unenforceable, the validity of these Terms shall not be affected to the extent that this is in accordance with the intent of the Parties as set forth in the provisions of these Terms relating thereto. In the case of B2B Customers, such a provision shall then be replaced by an effective and enforceable provision which has such a legal and above all economic content as the invalid one or comes closest to it.
Bitkern Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k
Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz, Austria
Version: February 2026
Preamble
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Bitkern.
Bitkern Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k, is an Austrian limited liability company with its seat in Sankt Lorenz and its business address at Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz, Austria ("Bitkern"). Bitkern sells and provides hardware ("Mining Hardware") suitable for the mining of crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (1) (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR) ("Crypto Assets").
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Customer.
The customer is purchasing Mining Hardware from Bitkern and intends to operate the Mining Hardware for a pre-defined period of time for the mining of Crypto Assets in a Data Center (as defined herein) of Bitkern ("Customer(s)"). Customers are either purchasing the Mining Hardware for (a) business purpose(s) and are considered entrepreneurs ("B2B Customers") or (b) not for business purposes and are considered consumers ("B2C Customers").
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Services.
Bitkern provides hosting services to Customers and, as such, Customers commission Bitkern to install Mining Hardware in Data Centers operated by Bitkern and its partners. For the avoidance of doubt, Bitkern is not providing any crypto-asset service as defined under Article 3 (16) MiCAR to its Customers.
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Terms.
The following terms and conditions govern all purchases of Mining Hardware between Bitkern and Customers, including their installment in Data Centers of Bitkern and provision of Hosting Services by Bitkern to Customers ("Terms"). Any conflicting terms and conditions of the Customer are expressly rejected.
| § 1. Definitions |
| Account |
means the account of the Customer as defined in § 5 (1). |
| B2B Customers |
means a Customer who is purchasing the Mining Hardware for business purposes. |
| B2C Customers |
means a Customer who is purchasing the Mining Hardware not for business purposes. |
| Bitkern |
means Bitkern Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k, an Austrian limited liability company with its seat in Sankt Lorenz and its business address at Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz, Austria. |
| Crypto Assets |
means crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (1) (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCAR). |
| Customer(s) |
means a customer willing to purchase Mining Hardware and Hosting Services from Bitkern for the purpose of mining Crypto Assets. |
| Dashboard |
means the personalized dashboard of the Customer accessible by logging in on the Website with their Account as defined in § 5 (4). |
| Data Center |
means data centers of Bitkern or its partners where the Mining Hardware is being installed and operated. |
| Extension Period |
means the option of the Customer to extend the Hosting Services for an additional twelve (12) months as described in § 7 (7). |
| Hash Rate |
means the computational power which serves as a metric for determining mining efficiency and profitability of the Mining Hardware as defined in § 3 (1). |
| Hosting Fee |
means all costs for providing the Hosting Services at the Hosting Rates as well as any other operating costs as defined in § 5 (6). |
| Hosting Rate(s) |
means both Hosting the Hosting Rate A and Hosting Rate B as indicated on the Website and as defined in § 4 (2). |
| Hosting Rate A |
means the Hosting Rate as defined in § 4 (3). |
| Hosting Rate B |
means the Hosting Rate as defined in § 4 (4). |
| Rate Change |
means the right of the Customer to switch between the Hosting Rates as defined in § 4 (5). |
| Hosting Services |
means the provision of hosting services such as installing and maintaining the Mining Hardware in Data Centers by Bitkern as described in § 4 (1). |
| Maintenance Period |
means the maintenance and warranty period as defined in § 6 (1). |
| Mining Hardware |
means the Mining Hardware purchased by the Customer and installed in a Data Center of Bitkern. |
| Minimum Uptime |
means the minimum uptime of the installed Mining Hardware as defined in § 6 (4). |
| Profitability |
means the ability to cover the daily Hosting Fee through the Returns of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer as defined in § 5 (5). |
| Purchase Price |
means the Purchase Price of the Mining Hardware as defined in § 3 (5). |
| Returns |
means the current returns generated with the Mining Hardware as defined in § 5 (5). |
| Term |
means the term for the provision of the Hosting Services as defined in § 7 (1). |
| Terms |
means these terms and conditions. |
| Uptime |
means the targeted uptime as defined in § 6 (3). |
| Website |
means the website www.bitkern.com. |
§ 2. General
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Scope. Bitkern is selling and the Customer is purchasing Mining Hardware from Bitkern offered via www.bitkern.com ("Website"). Bitkern is not only providing the purchased Mining Hardware to the Customers, but a package of services that includes the sale of Mining Hardware, its installation and operation in the Data Center, and connection of the Mining Hardware to a mining pool (operated by a third party), maintenance of the Mining Hardware, support of the Customer and repair services.
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Maintenance. Bitkern shall handle the installation and maintenance of the Mining Hardware during the Term as set out in § 7 (1).
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Information. Information on the Mining Hardware in advertisement material of Bitkern, such as catalogues, brochures, folders, presentations etc. is non-binding and shall only become part of the contractual relationship between Bitkern and the Customer, insofar as the Website where the Mining Hardware is being presented and sold explicitly refers to such information.
§ 3. Purchase of Mining Hardware
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Mining Hardware. Bitkern is providing a selection of hardware suitable for the mining of Crypto Assets on its Website. The hash rate and power consumption for each device is listed on the Website under the product page of each Mining Hardware.
"Hash Rate" refers to the computational power of Mining Hardware used to solve cryptographic puzzles in blockchain networks. It is a critical metric that determines the mining profitability of the Mining Hardware.
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Conclusion. The product offering on Bitkern’s Website is an invitatio ad offerendum. The Customer submits an offer to purchase the selected Mining Hardware by entering the required information during the purchase process on the Website and confirming via the button "Buy" or another similar phrase expressing the consent of the Customer to purchase the Mining Hardware.
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Hosting. The Customer is aware that with each purchase of Mining Hardware, the Customer agrees to the purchased Mining Hardware being hosted in a Data Center of Bitkern (see § 4 below).
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Acceptance. Upon receipt of the Customer’s offer, Bitkern will confirm acceptance of the offer via email or other suitable means. This confirmation marks the conclusion of the contract between Bitkern and the Customer.
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Purchase Price. The purchase price for the Mining Hardware indicated on the Website ("Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price includes shipping costs to a Data Center, customs duties and setup fees.
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Advance Payment. The Customer shall pay the Purchase Price to Bitkern as indicated during the purchase process on the Website by using one of the payment methods indicated thereon. Bitkern is under no obligation to provide Hosting Services until the Customer has paid the Purchase Price as defined in § 3 (5) in full.
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Payment Method. Payment methods shall be indicated on the Website. In general, payment may be made in CHF, USD, EUR, BTC, USDC or USDT by transferring the Purchase Price to the respective bank account or wallet address at the applicable exchange rate by using the payment options provided on the Website.
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Fees and Charges. If the customer is a B2B Customer, any fees or charges imposed by payment service providers in connection with the payment, refund, or reimbursement of the Purchase Price shall be borne by the B2B Customer.
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Retention of Title. Ownership and title to the Mining Hardware purchased from Bitkern shall be retained by Bitkern till full payment of the Purchase Price has been made.
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Services. The purchase of Mining Hardware is linked to the Hosting Services stated under § 4. It is not possible to exclusively purchase Mining Hardware without obtaining Hosting Services required to carry out mining activities.
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VAT. Purchasing Mining Hardware and Services as a B2C or B2B customer affects VAT-related issues regarding invoicing. For the avoidance of doubt, Customers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable tax and commercial law obligations related to their purchase, including but not limited to accounting, tax reporting, and deductions, based on their individual legal status.
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Repair, Maintenance, and Warranty. Any necessary repairs or maintenance are either covered by the product warranty granted by the manufacturer of the mining hardware -- information on this is provided on the website for the relevant product -- or included in the Hosting Services (see § 6 below). Therefore, no additional costs shall arise for the Customer during the term of the product warranty or warranty according to § 6 (1), namely costs associated with repairing and maintaining the Mining Hardware. The Customer acknowledges that the performance of the Mining Hardware may degrade naturally over time due to wear and tear and technological obsolescence. Bitkern does not guarantee, and shall not be liable for maintenance, repair, replacement, or upgrades of the Mining Hardware as a result of such natural degradation or obsolescence.
§ 4. Hosting Services
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Hosting Services. The Hosting Services shall include (a) installation and maintenance of the Hardware in a Data Center, (b) connection to mining pools to facilitate the generation of mining returns ("Hosting Services"). Customers shall receive mining rewards in Bitcoin generated by their purchased Mining Hardware during the Term.
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Hosting Rates. Hosting Rate A and Hosting Rate B are listed on the Website as a price in USD per kWh of used electricity ("Hosting Rate(s)"). The applicable Hosting Rate, either Hosting Rate A or Hosting Rate B, multiplied by the kWh consumed equals the Hosting Fee. Bitkern offers at least two different Hosting Rate depending on the applicable uptime of the Mining Hardware. Initially, the Hosting Rates are guaranteed for 36 months. After 36 months, Bitkern may adjust the Hosting Rates based on the costs at that time.
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Hosting Rate A. Hosting Rate A is the standard Hosting Rate indicated on the Website, which applies at an uptime of 99 % of the Mining Hardware.
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Hosting Rate B. Hosting Rate B is the alternative Hosting Rate indicated on the Website, which applies at an uptime of 65 % of the Mining Hardware.
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Changing of Hosting Rates. The Customer shall have the right to change between Hosting Rate A and Hosting Rate B. Changing of Hosting Rates must be initiated by the Customer through the Dashboard ("Rate Change"). The Rate Change shall take effect within 24 hours upon the Customer clicking the respective button on the Dashboard. After the Customer has selected the Rate Change in the Dashboard, the Customer shall be bound to the newly chosen Hosting Rate for a minimum period of 14 days and may not initiate another Rate Change during this period. The Customer may also not initiate a Rate Change that would result in negative Profitability based on the data available at the time of the Customer’s selection.
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Adjustment of Hosting Rate. The applicable Hosting Rate may be subject to change. If operation of the Mining Hardware under Hosting Rate A is no longer profitable, Bitkern is required to mitigate damages for the Customer (Schadenminderungspflicht) and shall have the right to reduce the uptime of the Mining Hardware and switch from Hosting Rate A to Hosting Rate B.
"Profitable" or "Profitability" shall refer to the ability to cover the daily Hosting Fee through the Returns of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer.
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Installation. Customers agree that the purchased Mining Hardware will be promptly installed and operated exclusively in a Data Center operated by Bitkern or one of its partners ("Data Center(s)").
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Access. Customers are permitted to access their Mining Hardware upon request, provided such access is coordinated with Bitkern and complies with the operational and security protocols of the Data Center. Access does not imply the right of use of a specific property or physical area; hence no real estate related services are being offered.
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Hash Rate. The Hash Rate shown on the Website is based on information provided by the producer of the Mining Hardware. The Customer acknowledges that the Hash Rate shown is an average that can fluctuate from device to device.
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Ownership. Hosting Services shall be provided by Bitkern under the condition that the Customer has purchased Mining Hardware from Bitkern. The Customer shall not sell or otherwise dispose of the Mining Hardware during the Term without notification to Bitkern. Bitkern does not provide Hosting Services with respect to Mining Hardware that was bought from third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, Customers are solely responsible for complying with all applicable tax and commercial law obligations related to their purchase, including but not limited to accounting, tax reporting, and deductions, based on their individual legal status.
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Repair and Maintenance. All necessary repairs or maintenance are either covered by the product warranty or included in the Hosting Services. Therefore, no additional costs shall arise for the Customer, in particular no costs associated with repairing and maintaining the Mining Hardware. The Customer acknowledges that the performance of the Mining Hardware may degrade naturally over time due to wear and tear and technological obsolescence. Bitkern does not guarantee, and shall not be liable for maintenance, repair, replacement, or upgrades of the Mining Hardware as a result of such natural degradation or obsolescence.
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Performance. Services as described in these Terms, are being provided by employees of Bitkern or its partners. Automated services (e.g., AI performances) are not included as part of customer support or repair services.
§ 5. Dashboard
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Account. Customers shall register and create an account on the Website ("Account"). An Account is needed to purchase Mining Hardware and use the Hosting Services.
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Eligibility. To create an Account, purchase Mining Hardware and use the Hosting Services of Bitkern, Customers must meet the following eligibility criteria:
(a) the Customer is at least 18 years of age;
(b) the Customer possesses the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts under applicable law;
(c) the Customer completes the registration process on the Website, providing accurate and complete information;
(d) the Customer agrees to these Terms during the registration process;
(e) as Bitkern does not provide crypto-asset services as defined under Article 3 (16) MiCAR mined Crypto Assets are collected on an address that only the Customer has control of;
(f) the Customer purchases Mining Hardware in its own name and for its own account.
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Representations. B2B Customers shall confirm the following:
(a) the Customer has all necessary rights and permits for the provision of its services and mining of Crypto Assets;
(b) the Customer is commercially engaged in mining of Crypto Assets as part of an entrepreneurial activity.
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Dashboard. Until further notice, Bitkern offers Customers access to a personalized dashboard by logging in on the Website using their Account. The Dashboard is designed to manage the Hosting Services; Customers can monitor the mining performance, including Hash Rate, Uptime, and accumulated rewards as well as initiate a Rate Change ("Dashboard").
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Returns. Until further notice Customers may view on the Dashboard their current Returns which are generated with their Mining Hardware; Returns are shown per device ("Returns"). If the Customer has purchased multiple devices, Returns are indicated for each device and as an aggregate sum for all devices of the Customer.
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Hosting Fee. The Customer shall pay costs for providing the Hosting Services at the Hosting Rate A or Hosting Rate B as well as any other operating costs ("Hosting Fee") in Bitcoin, or other means of payment accepted by Bitkern. Therefore, the Hosting Fee is subject to the applicable Hosting Rates.
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Unprofitability. If the Mining Hardware under Hosting Rate B is not profitable, the Customer shall compensate Bitkern for any resulting negative operating costs of the Mining Hardware attributable to the Customer.
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Invoicing. Hosting Fees and additional operating costs as set out above in § 5 (7) shall be invoiced daily and indicated in the Dashboard of the Customer. Invoices shall be denominated in USD and are payable immediately.
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Suspension. If the Customer is in default with payment of Hosting Fees and additional operating costs as set out in § 5 (8) for more than thirty (30) days, Bitkern shall have the right to suspend operation of the Mining Hardware until full payment to Bitkern has been made. Suspension time counts towards the Term and does not reduce or waive any amounts due.
§ 6. Maintenance, Warranty and Support
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Continuous Maintenance and Warranty. Bitkern is responsible for the installation, setup, and ongoing maintenance of the Mining Hardware, ensuring that it operates efficiently throughout the initial 36 months of the Term ("Maintenance Period"). Maintenance includes hardware repairs, software updates, and system monitoring. During the Maintenance Period Bitkern shall warrant that the Mining Hardware is free of defects and shall, at its own expense, repair or replace defective components to ensure the efficient operation of the Mining Hardware. This maintenance and warranty obligation shall not include any defects or issues arising from events of force majeure as described in § 8 (6). The aforementioned remedies are exclusive and replace all remedies provided for under applicable law.
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Service Availability. Bitkern aims to ensure high availability of the Mining Hardware. However, the service may be disrupted due to scheduled maintenance, unforeseen technical issues, or external factors such as power outages or internet connectivity issues. Bitkern will take reasonable steps to minimize downtime.
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Uptime. Bitkern shall use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that sufficient power and network infrastructure are available for the operation of the Mining Hardware (a) at 100 % of the time per calendar year in case of Hosting Rate A and (b) at 65 % of the time per calendar year in case of Hosting Rate B, excluding downtime for equipment maintenance or failure, curtailment and force majeure ("Uptime"). The Uptime figures are targets and do not constitute a strict guarantee or contractual warranty.
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Minimum Uptime. Bitkern has the right to reduce availability of the Mining Hardware ("Minimum Uptime"). At Minimum Uptime, Bitkern guarantees at least 99 % availability at Hosting Rate A and 50 % at Hosting Rate B, in each case calculated over an annual assessment period. Customers shall be immediately informed of the change to Minimum Uptime including date and time of the change and any impacts on the Returns the switch to Minimum Uptime might entail.
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Reporting Issues. In the event of any technical issues, the Customer must notify Bitkern immediately through the designated support channel. Bitkern will ensure that any reported issues are resolved as quickly as possible.
§ 7. Term, Right of First Refusal
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Term. The Hosting Service shall begin once the Mining Hardware has been installed at the Data Center and shall continue for a period of thirty-six (36) months ("Term").
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No early termination. The Customer shall not have the right to prematurely terminate the Hosting Services.
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Termination for good cause. If (a) mining Crypto Assets using the Customer’s Mining Hardware does not generate Profits (i.e., Rewards after deduction of the Hosting Fee) for a continuous period exceeding three (3) months, (b) an operator of a data center terminates the agreement with Bitkern or is no longer able to provide the agreed services to Bitkern, Bitkern and the Customer shall have the right to terminate the Hosting Service for good cause and with immediate effect, c) statutory provisions applicable to the use and operation of the mining hardware and hosting services change and the operation of the mining hardware and hosting services offered by Bitkern in accordance with these GTC can no longer be carried out in compliance with the law, d) one of the parties seriously breaches its obligations under this contract or is more than fifteen (15) days in default with an obligation and does not remedy the breach within thirty (30) days or the delay within fifteen (15) days after receiving notification from the other party, or e) the other party becomes obviously insolvent, or bankruptcy proceedings are initiated against the other party, or a moratorium on payments is ordered, or the other party is declared insolvent, or a comparable situation occurs.
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Right of First Refusal. At the end of the Term, or in the event of termination for good cause as set out in § 7 (3), Bitkern shall have a right of first refusal at the then market-value of the Mining Hardware.
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Shipping. At the end of the Term, or in the event of termination for good cause as set out in § 7 (3), and upon the Customer’s explicit request, the Mining Hardware shall be shipped to the Customer’s domicile. Shipping shall be performed at market-standard costs including a handling fee of CHF 200, which shall be borne by the Customer. Additional costs for importing the hardware (import sales tax, customs duties, and other handling fees, etc.) to the Customer’s desired address shall also be borne by the Customer.
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Exchange for new Mining Hardware. At the end of the Term, Bitkern offers the Customer the option to exchange the existing Mining Hardware for new, state-of-the-art Mining Hardware for a reduced price. Bitkern shall inform the Customer of the specific terms and conditions of the exchange in due time before the end of the Term.
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Extension Option. Upon expiry of the initial Term, the Customer shall have the option to extend Hosting Services for an additional period of twelve (12) months ("Extension Term"). Bitkern shall provide written notification of the revised Terms, and applicable costs to the Customer at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiry of the initial Term. The Customer’s decision to extend must explicitly acknowledge acceptance of the updated Terms, and Hosting Rates provided by Bitkern. Failure of the Customer to provide timely written notice of acceptance shall result in the automatic expiration of the Hosting Services upon conclusion of the initial Term without further action required by either party.
§ 8. Risk Disclosure
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Risks. The Customer acknowledges the following risks.
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Custody. Bitkern does not provide any crypto-asset services under MiCAR, in particular not relating to custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients pursuant to Art 3 (17) MiCAR. Clients are solely responsible for the independent custody and safekeeping of their Crypto Assets.
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Volatility. Markets for Crypto Assets are highly volatile, and the value of Crypto Assets can fluctuate significantly. By selling the Mining Hardware and providing the Hosting Service, Bitkern is solely responsible for providing the goods and services, in particular the Mining Hardware and the Hosting Services. Bitkern does not guarantee any form of profit for the Customer in connection with the ownership and operation of the Mining Hardware and is not liable for losses resulting from market volatility.
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Regulatory Changes. Changes in laws and regulations related to mining of Crypto Assets may affect the operation of the Mining Hardware.
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Blockchain Network Risks. Mining operations rely on the blockchain network, which may experience issues such as congestion, forks, or technical failures. These issues can disrupt mining activities or lead to delays in receiving Returns.
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Force Majeure. Bitkern is not liable for any disruptions caused by events beyond its control, such as natural disasters, government actions, or major technological failures. In the event of a force majeure, Bitkern will attempt to restore services as soon as possible but offers no guarantee of uninterrupted service.
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Operational Risks. The mining process involves inherent risks, including potential fluctuations in values of Crypto Assets, changes in blockchain algorithms, and increases in mining difficulty, which may impact the effectiveness of mining. The Customer fully acknowledges that he bears the full risk to whether and to what extent the mining activities result in a profit or loss.
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Mining Difficulty. The Customer acknowledges that mining difficulty may increase over time, which can reduce the amount of Crypto Assets mined by the Mining Hardware. This is outside of Bitkern’s control and part of the standard mining process.
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Technology Risks. Blockchain technology and mining algorithms may change unexpectedly, which could affect the performance of the Mining Hardware. Bitkern shall attempt to adapt to such changes but offers no guarantee of uninterrupted service, if significant technological changes occur.
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Network Fees. Certain blockchain networks may charge transaction fees for mining or transferring Crypto Assets. These fees are outside Bitkern’s control and may reduce the profitability of the mining operations.
§ 9. Miscellaneous
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Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Austrian law, to the exclusion of the principles of conflicts of laws of Austrian private international law.
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Venue. Any dispute arising out of or in relation to these Terms shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Commercial Court of Vienna, Austria.
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Communication. Declarations or notices of the Customer shall be addressed to Bitkern Technologies GmbH, Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz, Austria.
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Counterclaims. The Customer shall not offset any counterclaims, likewise it shall not be admissible to exercise a retention right without legally binding title or on the basis of claims arising from other transactions.
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Severability clause. Should any provision of these Terms be invalid, voidable or unenforceable, the validity of these Terms shall not be affected to the extent that this is in accordance with the intent of the Parties as set forth in the provisions of these Terms relating thereto. In case of B2B Customers, such a provision shall then be replaced by an effective and enforceable provision which has such a legal and above all economic content as the invalid one or comes closest to it.
Bitkern HPC GmbH, CHE-133.871.597,
Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
Version: April 2024
Preamble
- Bitkern. Bitkern
HPC GmbH, CHE-133.871.597, is a Swiss limited liability company with its seat in Zug
and its business address at Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland
("Bitkern").
Bitkern operates data centers with power supplies in Europe, North & South
America, and Asia. Bitkern also sells computational power for the purpose of
calculating cryptographic hashes in connection with mining operations ("Hash
Rate").
- Customer. The
customer ("Customer") is interested in purchasing Hash Rate over a
specified period of time ("Hash Period"). The Customer is
commercially engaged in the mining of Crypto Assets as part of an entrepreneurial
activity.
- Terms. The
following terms and conditions govern all purchases of Hash Rate between Bitkern and
the Customer ("Terms"). Any conflicting terms and conditions of the
Customer are expressly rejected.
| § 1. Definitions |
| Bitkern |
means Bitkern HPC GmbH, CHE-133.871.597, a Swiss limited liability company with its
seat in Zug and its business address at Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
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| Contract |
means a contract for the purchase of Hash Rate concluded between Bitkern and the
Customer as defined in § 2 (6).
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| Crypto Assets |
means crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in
crypto-assets (MiCAR).
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| Customer |
means a customer willing to purchase Hash Rate from Bitkern. |
Hash Period |
means the period of time over which the Hash Rate is to be provided. |
| Hash Rate |
means computational power for the purpose of calculating cryptographic hashes in
connection with mining operations.
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Notification of Defect |
means a written notification of defects of the Hash Rate by the Customer as defined
in § 5 (3).
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| Offer |
means an offer for the purchase of the Hash Rate by Bitkern as defined in § 2 (3).
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| Offer Period |
means the offer period defined in § 2 (4). |
| Purchase Price |
means the Purchase Price of the Hash Rate as defined in § 3 (1). |
§ 2. Purchase of Hash Rate
- Scope. Bitkern is
willing to sell and the Customer is willing to purchase Hash Rate for the Hash
Period under the conditions specified in these Terms.
- Entrepreneur.
Bitkern sells Hash Rate to Customers commercially engaged in the mining business as
part of the Customer's entrepreneurial activity. Bitkern shall have the right to
demand proof of the Customer's entrepreneurial status by requiring the Customer to
send to Bitkern appropriate documentation.
- Offers. Bitkern
shall submit to the Customer an offer for the purchase of the Hash Rate, which is
non-binding insofar as the offer is not explicitly designated as binding (the
"Offer").
- Validity. Unless
otherwise stated, the Offer is valid until 24:00 CET of the day on which the Offer
is sent by Bitkern to the Customer (the "Offer Period").
- Acceptance.
The Customer shall accept the Offer by transferring the Purchase Price (as defined
below) within the Offer Period to Bitkern.
- Conclusion
of Contract. Upon acceptance as set out in § 2 (5) of the Offer, a contract
for the purchase of Hash Rate between Bitkern and the Customer is concluded (the
"Contract").
- Customer's
Offer. In case the Customer accepts the Offer after expiry of the Offer
Period, the acceptance of the Customer shall be deemed a new offer by the Customer
to Bitkern. Bitkern may accept or reject such offer by written message to the
Customer or send a new offer with an adapted Purchase Price.
- Information.
Information on Hash Rate in advertisement material of Bitkern, such as catalogues,
brochures, folders, presentations etc. is non-binding and shall only become part of
the Contract between Bitkern and the Customer insofar as the Offer explicitly refers
to such information.
§ 3. Prices, Payment, Costs
- Purchase
Price. The purchase price for the Hash Rate indicated on Offers are in USD
and exclusive of VAT ("Purchase Price").
- VAT.
The Purchase Price is subject to VAT at the applicable statutory rate.
- Currency. The
Purchase Price may also be indicated in EUR, CHF or USDT, and other currencies or
Crypto Assets at the applicable exchange rate for USD in the Offer. The indicated
Purchase Price is only valid within the Offer Period.
- Advance
Payment. The Customer shall transfer the Purchase Price to Bitkern's bank
account or wallet address within the Offer Period. Payment is made only upon receipt
of the Purchase Price in the bank account or wallet address of Bitkern. Bitkern is
under no obligation to deliver the Hash Rate and execute the Contract pursuant to §
2 of these Terms until the Customer has paid the Purchase Price as defined in § 3
(1).
- Payment
Method. Payment methods shall be indicated on the Offer. In general,
payment may be made in USD, USDT, CHF or EUR by transferring the Purchase Price to
the respective bank account or wallet address indicated on the Offer at the
applicable exchange rate USD/EUR, USD/CHF and USD/EUR.
- Service
Costs. If the Customer has entered into a hosting agreement with Bitkern,
usual service costs will be charged during the Hash Period at the standard hosting
conditions pursuant to the terms and conditions of the hosting agreement.
§ 4. Delivery, Rewards
- Delivery. Delivery
of the Hash Rate shall take place in the following manner:
- The
Customer shall create an account with a mining pool of their choice;
- The
Customer shall configure a worker (mining pool identifier) with the chosen mining
pool;
- The
Customer shall provide to Bitkern:
- the
application program interface (API) information (watcher link) of the mining pool;
- the
name of the worker configured by the Customer; and
- any
other information requested by Bitkern for the purpose of delivering the Hash Rate.
- After
the completion of subparagraphs (a) to (c), Bitkern shall without undue delay
deliver the Hash Rate to the Mining Pool using the API address and worker name
provided by the Customer during the Hash Period.
- Compensation.
The Customer shall have a claim for compensation in cases of late delivery or
non-delivery only if Bitkern has acted with intent or gross negligence.
- Rewards. The
parties acknowledge that any rewards generated through the use of the Hash Rate are
subject to the agreement made between the Customer and the mining pool of their
choice. This means that also rewards which are generated by the Customer using the
mining pool are subject to the agreement made between these parties. For the
avoidance of doubt, the parties also acknowledge that Bitkern will at no time have
access to or control over any rewards.
§ 5. Representations and Warranties, Notice of Defects
- Warranties. Except
as otherwise agreed, the statutory warranty pursuant to §§ 922 of the Austrian Civil
Code (ABGB) is waived.
- Performance.
The Hash Rate provided may deviate from the total hash rate in TH/s by a maximum of
10 %. Bitkern does not guarantee that a specific performance or yield is associated
with the Hash Rate. Mining of Crypto Assets is not only dependent on the chosen
mining pool, but also on the mining difficulty and other factors which are not under
the influence of Bitkern.
- Notice of
Defects. Defects shall be notified in writing without delay upon receipt of
delivery of the Hash Rate, at the latest within 5 days, latent defects within 3 days
of discovery (the "Notification of Defect"). Notification of Defect
must adequately explain and substantiate any defects of the Hash Rate.
- Objection. If the
Customer has not raised objections by sending a Notification of Defect within the
time limit set out in § 5 (4) the Hash Rate delivered shall be deemed as approved
and accepted. The Customer shall have no warranty claim against Bitkern if the
Customer fails to submit a Notification of Defect.
- Minor
Technical Changes. Minor technical changes as well as minor deviations from
the Offer are deemed approved in advance by the Customer.
- Usage. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages arising through improper or unsuitable usage of the
Hash Rate.
- Damages. Claims
for damages in cases of slight negligence are excluded; this does not apply to
personal injury. Claims for compensation shall lapse 12 months after knowledge of
the damage and the damaging party, in any case 3 years after provision of the
service or delivery.
- Liability. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages resulting from delayed delivery of the Hash Rate.
Customers are not entitled to claim financial losses or lost profits from Bitkern
due to delayed delivery.
§ 7. Miscellaneous
- Governing
Law. These Terms shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Austria, with the exception of the conflict of laws
rules of Austrian private international law.
- Venue. Each Party
agrees that the Commercial Court of Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien) shall have
exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any suit, action or proceeding, and to
settle any disputes, which may arise out of or in connection with these Terms.
- Communication.
Declarations or notices of the Customer shall be addressed to Bitkern HPC GmbH,
CHE-133.871.597, Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
- Counterclaims. The
Customer shall not offset any counterclaims, likewise it shall not be admissible to
exercise a retention right without legally binding title or on the basis of claims
arising from other transactions.
- Severability
clause. Should any provision of these Terms be invalid, voidable or
unenforceable, the validity of these Terms shall not be affected to the extent that
this is in accordance with the intent of the Parties as set forth in the provisions
of these Terms relating thereto. Such a provision shall then be replaced by an
effective and enforceable provision which has such a legal and above all economic
content as the invalid one or comes closest to it.
Bitkern Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k
Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz, Austria
Version: April 2024
Preamble
- Bitkern. Bitkern
Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k, is a Austrian limited liability company with its
seat in Sankt Lorenz and its business address at Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt Lorenz,
Austria ("Bitkern"). Bitkern operates data centers with power
supplies in Europe, North & South America, and Asia. Bitkern also sells
computational power for the purpose of calculating cryptographic hashes in
connection with mining operations ("Hash Rate").
- Customer. The
customer ("Customer") is interested in purchasing Hash Rate over a
specified period of time ("Hash Period"). The Customer is
commercially engaged in the mining of Crypto Assets as part of an entrepreneurial
activity.
- Terms. The
following terms and conditions govern all purchases of Hash Rate between Bitkern and
the Customer ("Terms"). Any conflicting terms and conditions of the
Customer are expressly rejected.
| § 1. Definitions |
| Bitkern |
means Bitkern Technologies GmbH, FN 474987 k, a Austrian limited liability company
with its seat in Sankt Lorenz and its business address at Scharfling 47b, 5310 Sankt
Lorenz, Austria.
|
| Contract |
means a contract for the purchase of Hash Rate concluded between Bitkern and the
Customer as defined in § 2 (6).
|
| Crypto Assets |
means crypto-assets pursuant to Art 3 (5) of Regulation 2023/1114 on markets in
crypto-assets (MiCAR).
|
| Customer |
means a customer willing to purchase Hash Rate from Bitkern. |
Hash Period |
means the period of time over which the Hash Rate is to be provided. |
| Hash Rate |
means computational power for the purpose of calculating cryptographic hashes in
connection with mining operations.
|
Notification of Defect |
means a written notification of defects of the Hash Rate by the Customer as defined
in § 5 (3).
|
| Offer |
means an offer for the purchase of the Hash Rate by Bitkern as defined in § 2 (3).
|
| Offer Period |
means the offer period defined in § 2 (4). |
| Purchase Price |
means the Purchase Price of the Hash Rate as defined in § 3 (1). |
§ 2. Purchase of Hash Rate
- Scope. Bitkern is
willing to sell and the Customer is willing to purchase Hash Rate for the Hash
Period under the conditions specified in these Terms.
- Entrepreneur.
Bitkern sells Hash Rate to Customers commercially engaged in the mining business as
part of the Customer's entrepreneurial activity. Bitkern shall have the right to
demand proof of the Customer's entrepreneurial status by requiring the Customer to
send to Bitkern appropriate documentation.
- Offers. Bitkern
shall submit to the Customer an offer for the purchase of the Hash Rate, which is
non-binding insofar as the offer is not explicitly designated as binding (the
"Offer").
- Validity. Unless
otherwise stated, the Offer is valid until 24:00 CET of the day on which the Offer
is sent by Bitkern to the Customer (the "Offer Period").
- Acceptance.
The Customer shall accept the Offer by transferring the Purchase Price (as defined
below) within the Offer Period to Bitkern.
- Conclusion
of Contract. Upon acceptance as set out in § 2 (5) of the Offer, a contract
for the purchase of Hash Rate between Bitkern and the Customer is concluded (the
"Contract").
- Customer's
Offer. In case the Customer accepts the Offer after expiry of the Offer
Period, the acceptance of the Customer shall be deemed a new offer by the Customer
to Bitkern. Bitkern may accept or reject such offer by written message to the
Customer or send a new offer with an adapted Purchase Price.
- Information.
Information on Hash Rate in advertisement material of Bitkern, such as catalogues,
brochures, folders, presentations etc. is non-binding and shall only become part of
the Contract between Bitkern and the Customer insofar as the Offer explicitly refers
to such information.
§ 3. Prices, Payment, Costs
- Purchase
Price. The purchase price for the Hash Rate indicated on Offers are in USD
and exclusive of VAT ("Purchase Price").
- VAT.
The Purchase Price is subject to VAT at the applicable statutory rate.
- Currency. The
Purchase Price may also be indicated in EUR, CHF or USDT, and other currencies or
Crypto Assets at the applicable exchange rate for USD in the Offer. The indicated
Purchase Price is only valid within the Offer Period.
- Advance
Payment. The Customer shall transfer the Purchase Price to Bitkern's bank
account or wallet address within the Offer Period. Payment is made only upon receipt
of the Purchase Price in the bank account or wallet address of Bitkern. Bitkern is
under no obligation to deliver the Hash Rate and execute the Contract pursuant to §
2 of these Terms until the Customer has paid the Purchase Price as defined in § 3
(1).
- Payment
Method. Payment methods shall be indicated on the Offer. In general,
payment may be made in USD, USDT, CHF or EUR by transferring the Purchase Price to
the respective bank account or wallet address indicated on the Offer at the
applicable exchange rate USD/EUR, USD/CHF and USD/EUR.
- Service
Costs. If the Customer has entered into a hosting agreement with Bitkern,
usual service costs will be charged during the Hash Period at the standard hosting
conditions pursuant to the terms and conditions of the hosting agreement.
§ 4. Delivery, Rewards
- Delivery. Delivery
of the Hash Rate shall take place in the following manner:
- The
Customer shall create an account with a mining pool of their choice;
- The
Customer shall configure a worker (mining pool identifier) with the chosen mining
pool;
- The
Customer shall provide to Bitkern:
- the
application program interface (API) information (watcher link) of the mining pool;
- the
name of the worker configured by the Customer; and
- any
other information requested by Bitkern for the purpose of delivering the Hash Rate.
- After
the completion of subparagraphs (a) to (c), Bitkern shall without undue delay
deliver the Hash Rate to the Mining Pool using the API address and worker name
provided by the Customer during the Hash Period.
- Compensation.
The Customer shall have a claim for compensation in cases of late delivery or
non-delivery only if Bitkern has acted with intent or gross negligence.
- Rewards. The
parties acknowledge that any rewards generated through the use of the Hash Rate are
subject to the agreement made between the Customer and the mining pool of their
choice. This means that also rewards which are generated by the Customer using the
mining pool are subject to the agreement made between these parties. For the
avoidance of doubt, the parties also acknowledge that Bitkern will at no time have
access to or control over any rewards.
§ 5. Representations and Warranties, Notice of Defects
- Warranties. Except
as otherwise agreed, the statutory warranty pursuant to §§ 922 of the Austrian Civil
Code (ABGB) is waived.
- Performance.
The Hash Rate provided may deviate from the total hash rate in TH/s by a maximum of
10 %. Bitkern does not guarantee that a specific performance or yield is associated
with the Hash Rate. Mining of Crypto Assets is not only dependent on the chosen
mining pool, but also on the mining difficulty and other factors which are not under
the influence of Bitkern.
- Notice of
Defects. Defects shall be notified in writing without delay upon receipt of
delivery of the Hash Rate, at the latest within 5 days, latent defects within 3 days
of discovery (the "Notification of Defect"). Notification of Defect
must adequately explain and substantiate any defects of the Hash Rate.
- Objection. If the
Customer has not raised objections by sending a Notification of Defect within the
time limit set out in § 5 (4) the Hash Rate delivered shall be deemed as approved
and accepted. The Customer shall have no warranty claim against Bitkern if the
Customer fails to submit a Notification of Defect.
- Minor
Technical Changes. Minor technical changes as well as minor deviations from
the Offer are deemed approved in advance by the Customer.
- Usage. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages arising through improper or unsuitable usage of the
Hash Rate.
- Damages. Claims
for damages in cases of slight negligence are excluded; this does not apply to
personal injury. Claims for compensation shall lapse 12 months after knowledge of
the damage and the damaging party, in any case 3 years after provision of the
service or delivery.
- Liability. Bitkern
shall not be liable for damages resulting from delayed delivery of the Hash Rate.
Customers are not entitled to claim financial losses or lost profits from Bitkern
due to delayed delivery.
§ 7. Miscellaneous
- Governing
Law. These Terms shall be governed by, and construed and interpreted in
accordance with, the laws of Austria, with the exception of the conflict of laws
rules of Austrian private international law.
- Venue. Each Party
agrees that the Commercial Court of Vienna (Handelsgericht Wien) shall have
exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine any suit, action or proceeding, and to
settle any disputes, which may arise out of or in connection with these Terms.
- Communication.
Declarations or notices of the Customer shall be addressed to Bitkern HPC GmbH,
CHE-133.871.597, Gotthardstrasse 26, 6300 Zug, Switzerland.
- Counterclaims. The
Customer shall not offset any counterclaims, likewise it shall not be admissible to
exercise a retention right without legally binding title or on the basis of claims
arising from other transactions.
- Severability
clause. Should any provision of these Terms be invalid, voidable or
unenforceable, the validity of these Terms shall not be affected to the extent that
this is in accordance with the intent of the Parties as set forth in the provisions
of these Terms relating thereto. Such a provision shall then be replaced by an
effective and enforceable provision which has such a legal and above all economic
content as the invalid one or comes closest to it.