Pre-launch preview. USDA is not yet issued — all figures on this site are illustrative.
Atlas Verified USD

USDA Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026 (draft)

Draft — this document is pre-launch scaffolding and is pending review by counsel (plan task A9). It is published for design review only and has no legal effect.

1. Eligibility and account verification

USDA accounts are available to businesses that complete KYB verification, including beneficial-owner identification and sanctions screening. Atlas may refuse, suspend, or close accounts as required by law or its compliance program.

2. Minting and redemption

Verified account holders may mint USDA by wiring US dollars to their designated account and may redeem USDA for US dollars 1:1, subject to the published Redemption Policy, applicable fees, banking hours, and lawful holds.

3. No interest or yield

USDA pays no interest, yield, or reward of any kind. Reserve earnings fund issuer operations and are never distributed to holders.

4. Prohibited use

USDA may not be used for unlawful activity, sanctions evasion, or transactions with prohibited jurisdictions or persons. On-chain compliance controls may freeze or block addresses as required by law.

5. Escrow services

Atlas Escrow is governed by separate escrow terms presented at escrow creation, including milestone definitions, arbiter authority, and dispute procedures.

6. Limitation of liability and dispute resolution

To be drafted by counsel: governing law, arbitration provisions, liability caps, and force majeure.