Legal
Legal disclaimers.
Last updated: March 2026

General disclaimer
SolarCoin (including any related tokens such as kSLR) is a digital token created to reward and incentivize solar electricity production. It is not, and is not intended to be, legal tender, a bank deposit, or a form of regulated investment, and it may not be recognized as money or as a financial instrument in your jurisdiction.
Use of SolarCoin is entirely voluntary and at your own risk. Before acquiring, holding, or using SolarCoin, you should carefully consider your goals, your level of experience with digital tokens, and your personal risk tolerance, and you should not participate if you do not fully understand the nature of digital tokens and the risks involved.
Nothing on this website, in SolarCoin documentation, or in any related communication constitutes legal, financial, investment, tax, or accounting advice. You should consult your own professional advisers regarding any legal, regulatory, or tax questions you may have.
No regulatory or licensing representations
The SolarCoin project does not represent or warrant that SolarCoin, kSLR, or any related service is licensed, approved, registered, or otherwise authorized under the laws of any particular jurisdiction. Regulatory treatment of digital tokens varies significantly between countries and may change over time.
Any references on this website to “utility,” “reward,” “loyalty,” “incentive,” or similar concepts are descriptive of the project’s intended use case and community practices only. They should not be interpreted as a statement about the legal classification of SolarCoin or kSLR under securities, commodities, derivatives, payments, or other financial laws in any jurisdiction.
Tax treatment
The tax consequences of receiving, holding, or disposing of SolarCoin can differ widely depending on your personal circumstances and the laws of your country or region. In some jurisdictions, digital tokens received as rewards for activity (such as solar electricity generation) may be treated as taxable income when received, and gains or losses on later disposal may also be taxable.
The SolarCoin project does not provide tax advice and does not make any representation about how any tax authority will treat SolarCoin or kSLR. You are solely responsible for understanding and complying with your own tax reporting and payment obligations in all relevant jurisdictions.
No guarantees
SolarCoin is an open, evolving project, and its features, technical implementation, and governance structures may change over time. No guarantee is given regarding the future availability, functionality, value, or legal status of SolarCoin, of kSLR, or of any related software or services.
Any statements about potential future developments, partnerships, or use cases are forward-looking in nature and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes may differ materially.
User responsibility and eligibility
By using SolarCoin or interacting with this website, you confirm that you are permitted to do so under the laws and regulations applicable to you, and that you are not relying on SolarCoin, the SolarCoin Foundation, or any related entity or person for legal, financial, or tax advice.
If local law restricts or prohibits your use of digital tokens, or imposes registration or other requirements on you or on the project, it is your responsibility to ensure compliance or to refrain from participating.
Questions about SolarCoin?
For general enquiries, visit our FAQ. For legal questions, consult your own professional advisers.