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Legal & Compliance

Operating with
Transparency
and Accountability.

Our platform handles sensitive situations involving financial loss. We take our legal, ethical, and data obligations seriously - and we document them openly. This page sets out who we are, how we operate, and the boundaries we hold ourselves to.

Compliance Statement
Effective from platform launch
Service classification Information & Analysis
Not classified as Financial advice / Legal counsel
Data processed Public blockchain records only
Wallet access required None
Upfront fee model Not applicable
Recovery guarantee Not offered
§ 01 Scope of Service

What We Provide, and What We Do Not

Our platform provides blockchain transaction tracing and the generation of plain-language analytical reports based entirely on publicly available on-chain data. It is an information service. It is not, and does not purport to be, a financial services product, a legal service, or a recovery guarantee.

Understanding the exact scope of what we offer is important - both for you as a user and for us as a service provider. Clarity about scope protects users from misplaced expectations and protects the platform from being mischaracterised.

We provide We do not provide
On-chain transaction tracing using publicly available blockchain data
Financial advice of any kind, including investment recommendations
Plain-language reports identifying where funds moved and which entities were involved
Legal advice, solicitor representation, or regulatory submissions on your behalf
Identification of whether traced funds reached a known, regulated exchange
Freezing of funds, intervention with exchanges, or contact with law enforcement on your behalf
Outcome-matched guidance on independent actions the user may take
Guarantees of fund recovery under any circumstances
Structured documentation of trace findings for user reference and case building
Identification of wallet owners or any form of private user deanonymisation

Our reports are analytical documents, not legal instruments. While they are structured to support submissions to law enforcement or legal professionals, they do not constitute expert witness testimony or formal forensic evidence. Users should engage appropriate legal counsel for formal proceedings.

§ 02 Data & Privacy

How We Handle Your Information

We have built our data model on a minimal-collection principle. Our service requires very little personal data to function - and we collect only what is genuinely necessary.

The blockchain is a public ledger. Tracing a transaction requires only the transaction hash - a public identifier that carries no personal information about its submitter. We do not require account creation, verified identity, or any form of personal disclosure to use our core tracing service.

What we collect

  • Transaction hash (TXID) submitted for tracing
  • The blockchain network specified by the user
  • Optional contact details if the user requests a report by email
  • Standard server logs (IP address, browser, timestamp) for security purposes

What we never collect

  • Private keys or seed phrases - we never ask, never store
  • Wallet passwords or exchange login credentials
  • Financial account details beyond what the user voluntarily discloses
  • Biometric data or government-issued identity documents

Who we share data with

  • No third-party data brokers or advertising networks
  • No sale of user data under any circumstances
  • Infrastructure providers only (hosting, email delivery) under strict processing agreements
  • Regulatory or law enforcement bodies only where legally compelled

Your rights

  • Right to access any personal data we hold about you
  • Right to request deletion of your data at any time
  • Right to correct inaccurate information we may hold
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction

All on-chain data we analyse is sourced from public blockchain networks and is, by its nature, already in the public domain. Tracing a transaction does not expose any private information about the submitter - it exposes only the public record of how funds moved on-chain.

§ 03 Legal Limitations

Important Legal Boundaries to Understand

The following limitations are not disclaimers designed to limit liability at the expense of users. They are genuine statements of what the blockchain, the law, and the nature of our service allow and do not allow.

Transaction irreversibility

Confirmed blockchain transactions are cryptographically final. No tool, platform, court order, or technical intervention can reverse a confirmed on-chain transaction. Our service does not alter this reality, and no service legitimately can. Reports that claim otherwise are fraudulent.

Identity and pseudonymity

Blockchain wallet addresses are pseudonymous. A trace identifies wallet addresses and their transaction history - not the individuals behind them. Identifying the controller of a wallet requires legal disclosure from an exchange or regulated entity, which can only be compelled by law enforcement with appropriate jurisdiction and legal authority.

Jurisdictional variation

Crypto fraud law, reporting obligations, and enforcement capacity vary significantly between countries. The guidance in our reports reflects general international practice. We cannot advise on jurisdiction-specific law. Users should engage local legal counsel to understand their rights and options within their specific jurisdiction.

Report admissibility

Our reports are analytical documents produced for informational purposes. Their admissibility as evidence in legal proceedings is determined by the rules of the relevant court or jurisdiction, not by us. Users who require court-admissible forensic evidence should engage a qualified and certified blockchain forensics expert.

Mixer and privacy chain limits

Where funds have passed through a mixing service, bridge, or privacy chain (such as Monero), the on-chain trail may be obscured or severed. In such cases, our trace will document the last known point of the trail clearly, but we cannot extend analysis beyond what the public blockchain record supports.

Exchange cooperation

Even when a trace identifies that funds reached a regulated exchange, that exchange is not legally obligated to freeze or return funds based on a user report alone. Cooperation from an exchange requires a formal legal order - typically from law enforcement in the exchange's operating jurisdiction. Our reports support that process but do not replace it.

§ 04 Code of Conduct

How We Conduct Ourselves - and What We Expect

Our platform exists specifically to serve people harmed by fraud. That purpose shapes everything about how we operate. The following standards are non-negotiable commitments - to our users and to ourselves.

I

No upfront fees before delivery

We do not charge users before delivering trace findings. Asking victims of financial fraud to pay in advance for results they may never receive would make us part of the very problem we exist to address. Our fee model - where applicable - is results-contingent.

II

No false or inflated claims

We will not tell users their funds are recoverable when the evidence does not support that conclusion. We will not use optimistic language to maintain engagement. If a trace reaches a dead end, our report says so - plainly, with explanation.

III

No solicitation of sensitive credentials

No employee, agent, partner, or representative of this platform will ever request your seed phrase, private key, wallet password, or exchange login credentials. If you receive such a request from anyone claiming to represent us, treat it as fraud and do not comply.

IV

Respect for user vulnerability

Users of this platform are, by definition, in a difficult situation. We will not use emotional pressure, artificial urgency, or manipulative language to influence decisions. Our communications are designed to inform and empower, not to exploit distress.

V

Acceptable use requirements

This platform may only be used for legitimate purposes - including investigation of personal losses, professional due diligence, or research with proper institutional context. Use of this platform to facilitate harassment, to surveil individuals, or to support any unlawful activity is strictly prohibited and may be reported to relevant authorities.

§ 05 Reporting a Concern

How to Raise a Concern or Complaint

If you believe this platform has acted inconsistently with the principles stated on this page, we want to know. We take all complaints seriously and will respond with a substantive written reply within five business days.

If you believe someone is impersonating this platform or using our name to run a secondary scam, please report that to us immediately - and, independently, to the relevant cybercrime authority in your country.

Compliance team
legal@chaintracelabs.com
Formal written complaints
Use the contact page with subject: Compliance Complaint
Data protection queries
privacy@chaintracelabs.com
Impersonation Warning

Fraudsters sometimes impersonate legitimate tracing services to target victims a second time. Our representatives will never:

  • Contact you unsolicited via Telegram, WhatsApp, or social media
  • Ask for payment in cryptocurrency before delivering a report
  • Request your private key or seed phrase under any circumstances
  • Claim to have already identified your funds and offer to return them for a fee

Questions About Our Legal or Privacy Practices?

We believe that transparency earns trust. If anything on this page is unclear - or if you have a specific compliance query related to a trace report - our team will respond in writing within five working days.

This page was last reviewed and updated at platform launch. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific guidance.