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Terms of Service

Welcome to Sinku

These Terms of Service ('Terms') govern your use of the Sinku mobile application, website, and related technology platform provided by MORABI, SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL LDA ('Sinku', 'we', 'us', or 'our'). Sinku is a financial technology company, not a bank. Sinku is a technology platform that provides a user interface enabling access to services offered by independent third-party providers. Sinku does not itself offer, hold, or transmit funds, crypto-assets, or provide any financial, custodial, or regulated services.

By creating a Sinku account, accessing our app, or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, as well as the terms and policies of the third-party providers whose services are accessed through the Sinku App, including Privy (wallet infrastructure) and our licensed financial partner (financial and payment card services). If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

Please read these Terms carefully. They contain important information about your rights and obligations.

Eligibility

To use Sinku, you must:

Age requirement

You must be at least 18 years old to open a Sinku account. We may ask you to verify your age as part of the registration process.

Residency

You must be a resident of a country where Sinku is available. We currently operate across PALOP countries and are expanding to more African nations, as well as serving customers in Europe and the Americas. Check our website or app for the most up-to-date list of supported countries.

Identity verification

You must provide accurate personal information and complete our identity verification process (KYC). This is a legal requirement that helps us prevent financial crime and protect our community. You may need to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie for verification.

Your Sinku account

Your Sinku account is personal to you and gives you access to our financial services.

Account security

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure, including your PIN, password, and any biometric access. Never share your login details with anyone. If you believe your account has been compromised, contact us immediately through the app. We will never ask for your password or PIN by email, phone, or social media.

One account per person

Each person may hold only one Sinku account. We reserve the right to close duplicate accounts.

Accurate information

You must keep your personal information up to date. This includes your name, address, phone number, and email. You can update most details in the app under your profile settings. Providing false or misleading information may result in account suspension or closure.

Our services

Sinku provides a technology platform through our mobile app that enables access to financial services offered by independent third-party providers. The availability of specific features may vary by country and may change over time. Sinku acts solely as a software conduit and is not a financial institution.

Sinku account

Your Sinku account provides access to wallet and financial services through our third-party partners. All wallet functionality is powered by Privy, a non-custodial wallet infrastructure provider. Wallets are created and controlled solely by users and are not accessible by Sinku. You can view your balance, transaction history, and account details at any time in the app.

Transfers

You can send money to other Sinku users instantly within the app. Transfers between Sinku accounts are processed in real-time and are subject to our transfer limits and fair use policies.

Debit card

Through our partnership with our licensed financial partner, you may be issued a payment card (physical or virtual) powered by Visa or Mastercard. Our licensed financial partner is a third-party licensed financial service provider responsible for the issuance of payment cards and processing of transactions. Card usage is subject to our licensed partner's terms and any applicable spending limits.

Adding money

You can add money to your Sinku account through various methods, including bank transfer, card top-up, and mobile money. Available top-up methods may vary by country. We may apply limits to the amounts you can add.

Currency exchange

Where available, Sinku may offer currency exchange services at competitive rates. Exchange rates are displayed in the app before you confirm any transaction. Rates may fluctuate and a small markup may be applied. Some currency features may be marked as 'coming soon' and will be available in future updates.

Fees and charges

Sinku strives to keep fees transparent and fair. There are no monthly account fees for standard Sinku accounts.

Certain services may carry fees, such as ATM withdrawals beyond your free allowance, express card delivery, or specific transaction types. All applicable fees are disclosed before you confirm a transaction, and a full fee schedule is available in the app and on our website.

We may update our fees from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes at least 30 days in advance.

Acceptable use

You agree to use Sinku only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not use our services to:

Prohibited activities

Engage in any illegal activity, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, or tax evasion. Send or receive money related to illegal goods or services. Create fake or misleading accounts, or use someone else's identity. Attempt to gain unauthorised access to our systems, other accounts, or any related infrastructure. Circumvent any security measures, transaction limits, or other controls we have in place. Use automated systems, bots, or scripts to interact with our services without our written permission. Abuse our referral programme or promotional offers.

Consequences

If we reasonably believe you've violated these rules, we may suspend or restrict your account, decline transactions, close your account, and report suspicious activity to the relevant authorities. We may take these actions without prior notice where legally permitted.

Transaction limits

For security and regulatory reasons, we apply limits to various transaction types, including transfers, card spending, ATM withdrawals, and top-ups. These limits may depend on your verification level, account history, and the regulations that apply in your country.

You can view your current limits in the app. We may adjust limits at any time, and will notify you of any significant changes.

Security and fraud prevention

We invest heavily in keeping your money and data safe.

Our commitments

We use industry-standard encryption, real-time fraud monitoring, and secure data storage to protect your account. Our systems are regularly audited and tested for vulnerabilities.

Your responsibilities

You must keep your device secure with a screen lock, keep the Sinku app updated to the latest version, never share your account credentials or one-time passcodes, contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorised activity, and be vigilant against phishing attempts or social engineering scams.

Unauthorised transactions

If you notice a transaction you didn't authorise, report it through the app immediately. We will investigate and, where appropriate, refund the transaction. Your liability for unauthorised transactions may be limited depending on the circumstances and applicable law.

Intellectual property

The Sinku name, logo, app design, website, and all related content are owned by MORABI, SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL LDA and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works based on our materials without our prior written consent.

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence to use the Sinku app for your personal, non-commercial use in accordance with these Terms. This licence is revocable and can be terminated if you breach these Terms.

Account suspension and closure

We hope you'll be a Sinku user for a long time, but there are circumstances where accounts may be suspended or closed.

When we may suspend or close your account

We may suspend or close your account if we suspect fraudulent or illegal activity, if you breach these Terms, if required by law or regulation, if your account has been inactive for an extended period, or if we're unable to verify your identity. Where possible, we'll notify you before taking action and explain the reason. In some cases (such as suspected fraud), we may act immediately without prior notice.

When you want to close your account

You can close your account at any time through the app or by contacting our support team. Before closing, you'll need to withdraw any remaining balance. After closure, we'll retain certain data as required by law (see our Privacy Policy for details).

Effect of closure

When your account is closed, your access to Sinku services will end, your debit card will be cancelled, any pending transactions may be completed or reversed, and you must repay any amounts owed to us.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Sinku shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services.

We are not responsible for losses caused by circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including internet or network failures, actions by third parties, natural disasters, or changes in laws and regulations.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits our liability for death or personal injury caused by our negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, or any other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

Complaints and disputes

If something goes wrong, we want to put it right.

How to complain

You can raise a complaint through the in-app chat, by emailing support@sinku.io, or through any other channel we make available. We take all complaints seriously and aim to resolve them as quickly as possible.

Resolution timeline

We will acknowledge your complaint promptly and aim to resolve it within 15 business days. If we need more time, we'll let you know and keep you updated on progress.

External resolution

If you're not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to refer your complaint to the relevant financial ombudsman or regulatory body in your country.

Changes to these Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will notify you at least 30 days before they take effect through the app or by email.

If you do not agree with the updated Terms, you may close your account before they take effect. Continuing to use our services after the changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the Sinku entity providing your account is incorporated. The specific governing law applicable to you is set out in your account agreement.

Any disputes arising from these Terms that cannot be resolved through our complaints process may be referred to the courts of the relevant jurisdiction.

Third-party services and infrastructure

Sinku relies on independent third-party providers to deliver the financial services accessible through our platform. These providers include, but are not limited to:

Our partners

Licensed Partner — for payment card issuance and related financial services on the Visa network. Privy — for non-custodial wallet infrastructure. Other providers we may integrate with from time to time to offer new features and services.

Partner terms

By using Sinku, you acknowledge and agree that your use of third-party services is also subject to the terms, conditions, and privacy policies of those providers. Sinku is not responsible for the acts or omissions of any third-party provider, including any interruptions, errors, or delays in their services.

Service modifications

Third-party providers may change, suspend, or discontinue their services at any time. If a third-party service you rely on becomes unavailable, we will use reasonable efforts to find an alternative, but we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access to all features.

Nature of your account

Your Sinku account is not a bank account, deposit account, or savings account. Sinku is a financial technology company, not a bank or licensed financial institution.

Funds accessible through the Sinku App are held and managed by our licensed third-party partners, not by Sinku. The protections available to you depend on the regulatory framework under which our partners operate.

Sinku does not provide investment advice, act as a fiduciary, or owe any fiduciary duty to you. Any information provided in the app is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, or tax advice.

Wallet and self-custody

Wallet functionality within the Sinku App is powered by Privy, a non-custodial wallet infrastructure provider. This means:

Your responsibility

You are solely responsible for maintaining access to your wallet, including any recovery phrases, private keys, or authentication credentials. Sinku does not have access to your wallet's private keys and cannot recover them on your behalf.

Loss of access

If you lose your recovery phrase, private keys, or authentication credentials, you may permanently lose access to the assets in your wallet. Neither Sinku nor Privy can restore access to a lost wallet. It is your responsibility to securely back up your credentials.

No custody

Sinku does not hold, control, or have custody of the assets in your wallet. Transactions initiated through your wallet are irreversible once confirmed. You are responsible for verifying all transaction details before confirming.

Tax responsibilities

You are solely responsible for determining and fulfilling any tax obligations arising from your use of Sinku services, including but not limited to income tax, capital gains tax, value-added tax, or any other applicable taxes in your jurisdiction.

Sinku does not provide tax advice and is not responsible for calculating, withholding, or reporting taxes on your behalf, unless required by applicable law. You should consult a qualified tax professional regarding your tax obligations.

Service availability

We strive to ensure that Sinku is available at all times, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to our services.

Our services may be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance (we will try to notify you in advance), unscheduled technical issues, updates or upgrades to our systems, actions by our third-party partners, or events beyond our reasonable control.

We are not liable for any losses or damages resulting from service interruptions or unavailability.

Force majeure

Sinku shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing our obligations under these Terms if such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, wars, terrorism, or civil unrest, government actions or regulatory changes, power outages, internet or telecommunications failures, cyberattacks, or failures of third-party service providers.

In the event of a force majeure, our obligations will be suspended for the duration of the event, and we will use reasonable efforts to resume services as soon as practicable.

Electronic communications

By creating a Sinku account, you consent to receive communications from us electronically, including via email, push notifications, in-app messages, and SMS.

These communications may include service updates and announcements, transaction confirmations and alerts, security notifications, marketing and promotional messages (which you may opt out of), and legal notices and changes to our Terms.

Electronic communications from Sinku satisfy any legal requirement that communications be made in writing. You are responsible for keeping your email address and phone number up to date.

Promotional campaigns and referrals

From time to time, Sinku may offer promotional campaigns, referral programmes, or special offers. These are subject to additional terms that will be communicated at the time of the promotion.

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any promotional campaign or referral programme at any time without prior notice. Any abuse of promotions or referral programmes, including creating multiple accounts, may result in forfeiture of rewards and account suspension.

Promotional rewards and referral bonuses have no cash value outside the Sinku platform unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Compliance and anti-money laundering

Sinku is committed to preventing the use of our platform for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

Our obligations

We maintain an anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance programme in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This includes customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.

Your obligations

You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date identification and personal information, cooperate with any additional verification requests, not use Sinku for any illegal or prohibited purpose, and promptly report any suspicious activity you become aware of.

Regulatory cooperation

We may be required to share information about you or your transactions with regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or other government agencies. We will comply with all lawful requests and may not be able to inform you when such disclosures are made.

General provisions

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that right or provision.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and any other agreements referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between you and Sinku regarding our services.

Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, get in touch:

In-app chat: Go to your profile and tap 'Help'

Email: support@sinku.io

We're here to help and will do our best to respond promptly.

Last updated: February 2026