# Terms ### MechaOS Protocol Use MechaOS is a decentralized, non-custodial framework designed for peer-to-peer coordination of robotic tasks through Ethereum smart contracts. The protocol does not hold user funds, act as a broker-dealer, or provide custodial services of any kind. All interactions occur directly between participants, secured by cryptographic proofs and immutable smart contracts. Participation in MechaOS may be subject to the laws and regulations of your jurisdiction. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable requirements before engaging with the protocol. Access to MechaOS may be restricted in regions where regulatory risk is considered high. The protocol is released as open-source software and is not controlled by a single centralized entity. Governance and development are guided by community participation, ensuring transparency and resilience. *** ### $MECHA Token Use $MECHA is the native utility token of the MechaOS ecosystem. It underpins payments, staking, and governance across the Autonomous Internet of Robots. Holding or using $MECHA does not grant equity, ownership, or revenue rights unless explicitly provided through governance-approved mechanisms. Instead, the token is designed to fuel economic activity within the network: * **Payments**: $MECHA is the settlement layer for robotic tasks, ensuring frictionless, verifiable transfers of value between users and machines * **Staking and Security**: Participants stake $MECHA to secure task execution, establish reputation, and provide guarantees of reliability * **Governance**: Token holders can influence protocol standards, fee models, and system upgrades as governance evolves By buying, selling, staking, or otherwise interacting with $MECHA, participants acknowledge they are doing so voluntarily and at their own discretion. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.mechaos.io/terms-and-disclaimer/terms.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.