Policy Changelog
AqNova Marketplace Policies & Disclosures
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Global Legal Footer Framework
Comprehensive Compliance & Platform Governance Reference
POLICY CHANGELOG
Version History | Archive Registry | Change Management Framework
40+ Documents | 25+ Jurisdictions | 5-Year Archive Obligation | Global Compliance
aqnova.co/legal/changelog | legal@aqnova.com | Arivon Holding Corporation
Changelog Effective Date: April 7, 2026 | Changelog Version: 1.0
| ⚠ IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE THIS POLICY CHANGELOG IS A LEGALLY BINDING RECORD OF ALL CHANGES TO AQNOVA'S PLATFORM GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS. IT CONSTITUTES THE OFFICIAL 5-YEAR ARCHIVE REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE CONSUMER PROTECTION, DATA PROTECTION, AND PLATFORM GOVERNANCE LAWS INCLUDING: GDPR ARTICLE 5(2) (ACCOUNTABILITY), EU P2B REGULATION ARTICLES 3(2) AND 4, UK GDPR, CALIFORNIA CCPA/CPRA, CANADA PIPEDA, BRAZIL LGPD, AUSTRALIA PRIVACY ACT, AND EQUIVALENT NATIONAL LAWS ACROSS ALL 25+ JURISDICTIONS. USERS, VENDORS, BUYERS, AND INVESTORS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACCESS PRIOR VERSIONS OF ALL AQNOVA POLICIES AT aqnova.co/legal/changelog FOR THE MINIMUM ARCHIVE PERIOD. PRIOR VERSIONS ARE LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE FOR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO DURING THE PERIOD EACH VERSION WAS IN FORCE. |
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This Policy Changelog ("Changelog") is the official, authoritative record of all changes made to every document in AqNova's Global Legal Footer Framework — the comprehensive Platform Governance Reference comprising 40+ policy documents covering 25+ jurisdictions. The Changelog is published at aqnova.co/legal/changelog and is updated within 24 hours of any policy change going live on the Platform.
The Changelog serves four principal functions: (1) user transparency — every buyer, vendor, and visitor can see exactly what changed in any AqNova policy and when; (2) legal compliance — the Changelog constitutes the accountability record required by data protection, consumer protection, and platform governance laws globally; (3) dispute resolution — in any dispute about the terms that applied at the time of a transaction or data processing activity, the Changelog is the authoritative source; and (4) investor and regulator confidence — demonstrating AqNova's commitment to systematic, documented governance.
| Policy Changelog — Document Map CL.1 Changelog Governance Framework CL.2 Change Classification System — How Changes Are Categorized CL.3 Notice & Notification Requirements by Jurisdiction CL.4 Archive Policy — 5-Year Retention Obligation CL.5 Master Document Registry — All 40+ Governance Documents CL.6 Changelog — Section 1: Legal & Platform Governance CL.7 Changelog — Section 2: Platform Terms & Vendor Agreements CL.8 Changelog — Section 3: Privacy Policy CL.9 Changelog — Section 4: Cookie Policy CL.10 Changelog — Section 5: Sustainability & Green Claims CL.11 Changelog — Section 6: Trust, Safety & IP CL.12 Changelog — Section 7: Corporate Pages (Investor, Press, Careers) CL.13 Changelog — Section 8: Fee Schedule & API Terms CL.14 Changelog — Section 9: Regional Legal Notices (All Jurisdictions) CL.15 Changelog — Appendices A & B CL.16 Archive Registry — Superseded Policy Versions CL.17 Regulatory Drivers Index — Changes Triggered by Law CL.18 Changelog Administration & Contact |
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CL.1.1 Purpose & Legal Basis
AqNova's Policy Changelog is maintained as a core governance obligation — not merely a transparency courtesy. The legal basis for maintaining this Changelog arises from multiple overlapping jurisdictional requirements:
EU — GDPR Article 5(2) (Accountability Principle): Data controllers must be able to demonstrate compliance with GDPR principles, which requires maintaining records of the basis and timing of all changes to privacy-related documents.
EU — P2B Regulation (EU 2019/1150) Article 3(2): Online intermediation service providers must give business users at least 15 days' advance notice of changes to their terms and conditions, and must maintain a durable record of prior versions.
EU — P2B Regulation Article 4: Ranking parameters and any changes to them must be documented and disclosed.
UK — UK GDPR (GDPR as retained in UK law) Article 5(2): Same accountability requirement as EU GDPR.
USA — California CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.): Privacy policies must disclose when last updated; businesses must honor the privacy rights of consumers under the policy in force at the time of data collection.
USA — FTC Act Section 5 (Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices): FTC guidance requires that when material changes are made to a company's privacy policy or terms, users must be notified and given the opportunity to review the updated terms. Failure to notify of material changes to terms under which data was collected may constitute a deceptive practice.
Canada — PIPEDA (S.C. 2000, c. 5) Principle 1 (Accountability) and Principle 8 (Openness): Organisations must be transparent about their policies and practices, and must maintain records of policy changes.
Brazil — LGPD Article 9 (Transparency): Data controllers must provide clear information about data processing activities and any changes thereto.
Australia — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) APP 1 (Open and Transparent Management): Organisations must maintain and make available an up-to-date privacy policy. When a policy is updated, prior versions must be retained and accessible.
Nigeria — NDPA 2023 Article 34 (Data Controller obligations): Data controllers must maintain records of processing activities and policy documentation.
EU P2B / UK DMCC Act 2024: Platform operators serving business users in the EU and UK must retain prior versions of terms for the duration required by applicable law (P2B: minimum 30 days after supersession for business users; GDPR accountability records: minimum 3 years; AqNova maintains 5 years as a conservative standard).
CL.1.2 5-Year Archive Standard
AqNova sets a 5-year document archive standard across all Policy Changelog entries — exceeding the minimum requirements of most applicable jurisdictions. The 5-year standard is the most conservative common requirement across AqNova's 25+ jurisdictions and ensures that:
Every user, vendor, buyer, or regulator who needs to reference the terms that applied to a historical transaction can do so for up to 5 years after those terms were superseded.
AqNova can demonstrate compliance with GDPR accountability, CCPA privacy practices, LGPD transparency, and equivalent global obligations for any period within the archive window.
Commercial arbitration, consumer protection claims, and regulatory investigations within the applicable limitation period can be resolved by reference to the archived policy version that was in force at the time.
The archive obligation applies from the date a version is superseded (i.e., the date the next version takes effect). A version active from April 7, 2026 that is superseded on January 1, 2027 must be archived and accessible until at least January 1, 2032.
CL.2 Change Classification System — How Changes Are Categorized
Every change recorded in this Changelog is classified using one of six change types. The classification determines the notice requirements, notification channels, and advance notice periods applicable to the change. Understanding the classification system is essential for vendors, buyers, and investors reviewing the Changelog.
| INITIAL | UPDATE | MATERIAL | MINOR | REGULATORY | ARCHIVED | INITIAL: First publication of document UPDATE: Non-material content update MATERIAL: Material change — notice required MINOR: Administrative / formatting only REGULATORY: Regulatory compliance-driven ARCHIVED: Version superseded |
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| Change Type | Definition, Triggers & Notice Requirements |
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| INITIAL — Green | The first published version of a document. No prior version exists. Notice: Platform-wide publication notice at the time of initial launch. Required for all documents at launch on April 7, 2026. |
| UPDATE — Navy | A substantive update to an existing document that does not constitute a 'material change' triggering mandatory advance notice. Includes: new jurisdictions added to regional notices; expanded explanations; new product category references; clarification of existing provisions. Notice: In-platform notification at next user login. Changelog updated within 24 hours of going live. |
| MATERIAL — Red | A change that could significantly affect a user's rights, obligations, data protection, or commercial relationship with AqNova. Examples: changes to data processing purposes; changes to commission rates; changes to return rights; changes to dispute resolution forums; changes to governing law. Notice: 30 days' advance email notice to all affected registered users (60 days for EU/UK business users under P2B Regulation). Email must summarize the material change in plain language. |
| MINOR — Brown | Administrative, formatting, or typographical changes that do not affect any substantive right or obligation. Examples: correcting a spelling error; updating a contact email address; reformatting a table; adding a cross-reference link. Notice: Changelog updated within 24 hours. No user notification required. |
| REGULATORY — Purple | A change required by new or amended applicable law, regulatory guidance, or a binding regulatory order. AqNova has no discretion over the timing of a regulatory-driven change — it must take effect when the law requires. Notice: Where the regulatory change is adverse to users, AqNova provides email notice as soon as practicable and no later than 5 Business Days after the change goes live. Where the regulatory change is beneficial to users (e.g., new consumer rights), it takes effect immediately. |
| ARCHIVED — Grey | The status applied to a document version when it is superseded by a newer version. Archived versions are removed from active display but remain accessible in the 5-year archive at aqnova.co/legal/changelog/archive/[document-slug]/[version]. |
CL.2.1 Version Numbering Convention
AqNova uses semantic versioning for all Policy Changelog entries, formatted as Major.Minor (e.g., 1.0, 1.1, 2.0). The convention is as follows:
Major version increment (e.g., 1.0 → 2.0): Reserved for MATERIAL changes that significantly alter the document's substance, user rights, or commercial terms. A major version increment triggers the 30/60-day advance notice requirement.
Minor version increment (e.g., 1.0 → 1.1): Used for UPDATES and REGULATORY changes that are substantive but not classified as material. Minor version increments trigger in-platform notification only.
Patch increment (e.g., 1.0 → 1.0.1): Used for MINOR administrative or typographical corrections. Patch increments do not trigger user notification; the Changelog is updated silently.
Example: Privacy Policy v1.0 → v1.1 (added new jurisdiction: India DPDPA compliance) → v2.0 (material change: new data sharing partner added, 30-day advance notice required) → v2.0.1 (corrected email address: MINOR change, no notice required).
CL.3 Notice & Notification Requirements by Jurisdiction
The following table sets out the minimum advance notice requirements for MATERIAL policy changes by jurisdiction. AqNova meets the most demanding applicable requirement across all markets — specifically, the 60-day P2B advance notice for EU/UK business users governs AqNova's global standard for Seller Agreement and Platform T&C changes where EU/UK vendors are affected.
| Jurisdiction / Law | Notice Requirement for Material Policy Changes |
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| European Union — P2B Regulation (EU 2019/1150) Art. 3(2) | MINIMUM 15 DAYS advance notice for changes to terms affecting business users (vendors). AqNova provides 30 days as a minimum for all users and 60 days as best practice for EU vendors. Notice must be on a durable medium (email) and must summarize the change in plain language. |
| European Union — GDPR Art. 13/14 & Art. 7(3) | Where a material change to the Privacy Policy affects the lawful basis for processing, or adds new purposes not covered by the original consent, prior GDPR-compliant consent (or re-consent) may be required before the change takes effect, depending on the legal basis. Notice must be provided before the change takes effect. |
| United Kingdom — DMCC Act 2024 & UK GDPR | UK equivalent of P2B: reasonable advance notice to business users. UK GDPR: same accountability and transparency requirements as EU GDPR. AqNova provides 60 days' advance notice to UK vendors for material T&C changes. |
| United States — FTC Act & CCPA/CPRA | No statutory minimum advance notice for most consumer-facing policy changes. However, FTC deceptive practices guidance requires that material changes to privacy policies — particularly those that expand data use beyond the original terms — require explicit user consent before the new terms apply to previously collected data. CCPA: Privacy Policy must reflect current practices; any material change must be disclosed in the Policy with an 'updated' date. |
| Canada — PIPEDA & Competition Act | PIPEDA does not specify a minimum advance notice period for policy changes. However, the accountability and openness principles require clear, timely communication of policy changes to affected individuals. AqNova provides 30 days' notice to Canadian users for material Privacy Policy changes. |
| Canada — Quebec Law 25 / Bill 64 | Quebec's Law 25 requires that the Privacy Policy be updated and that users be informed when the purposes for which personal information is used change. No specified advance notice period, but notification must precede the effective date of the change. |
| Brazil — LGPD Art. 8(5) & Art. 9 | Where consent is withdrawn or a change affects the legal basis for data processing, the LGPD requires prior notice to data subjects before the change takes effect. AqNova provides 30 days' advance notice for material LGPD-relevant Privacy Policy changes to Brazilian users. |
| Australia — Privacy Act APP 1 & ACCC Guidelines | No statutory minimum advance notice period. However, the ACCC has issued guidance that material changes to consumer-facing terms should be communicated in advance with sufficient time for consumers to consider the changes. AqNova provides 30 days' notice as standard for Australian users. |
| India — IT Rules 2021 & DPDPA 2023 | No statutory advance notice period specified. However, transparency obligations require that changes to privacy policies and terms be communicated promptly. AqNova provides notice via in-platform notifications and email for material changes affecting Indian users. |
| South Africa — POPIA Act 4 of 2013 | POPIA's accountability and transparency obligations require that changes to privacy policies and processing purposes be communicated to data subjects. AqNova provides 30 days' advance notice for material Privacy Policy changes to South African users. |
| Nigeria — NDPA 2023 & FCCPA 2019 | No specific advance notice period specified. NDPA accountability obligations require documentation and communication of processing changes. FCCPA requires transparency in consumer-facing terms. AqNova provides notice via email and in-platform notifications. |
| AqNova Global Standard | AqNova applies the following as its global minimum standard, meeting or exceeding all applicable jurisdictional requirements: MATERIAL changes: 30 days' email advance notice to all affected registered users. MATERIAL changes affecting EU/UK business users (vendors): 60 days' email advance notice. REGULATORY changes: Notice as soon as practicable, no later than 5 Business Days after the change. MINOR/ADMINISTRATIVE: Changelog update only, no user notification. |
CL.3.1 Notification Channels & Delivery
AqNova delivers policy change notifications through the following channels, applied by change type and jurisdiction:
Email notification: Sent to all registered users' verified email addresses. Used for MATERIAL and REGULATORY changes. Email must contain: document name; version numbers (old and new); effective date; plain-language summary of material changes; link to the full updated document; and instructions for how users may exercise any rights affected by the change (e.g., how to close an account, withdraw consent, or raise an objection).
In-platform notification: Banner notification displayed at the top of the Platform interface on next login. Used for MINOR and UPDATE changes and as a supplementary channel for MATERIAL changes. Notification persists until the user acknowledges it.
Changelog page update: All changes of any type are reflected in the Changelog within 24 hours of going live.
Footer update: The Platform footer 'Version/Effective Date' display is updated within 24 hours of any change going live.
Policy Changelog RSS feed: AqNova provides an RSS/Atom feed of Changelog updates for users who wish to subscribe at aqnova.co/legal/changelog/feed.
CL.4.1 Archive Standard
Every superseded version of every AqNova policy document is archived and publicly accessible for a minimum of 5 years from the date it was superseded. This 5-year standard applies uniformly across all document categories, regardless of the nature of the change that superseded the archived version.
| AqNova Archive Policy — Key Commitments 1. DURATION: Minimum 5 years from date of supersession for all document versions. Regulatory requirements may extend this period for specific document types. 2. ACCESSIBILITY: Archived versions are publicly accessible at stable, permanent URLs. No login is required to access archived versions. Format: PDF (preferred for archive) and/or original DOCX. 3. STABILITY: Archived URLs do not change. Once published, the URL of an archived version is permanent and may be cited in legal proceedings, regulatory filings, and dispute resolution proceedings. Archive URL format: aqnova.co/legal/changelog/archive/[document-slug]/[version] Example: aqnova.co/legal/changelog/archive/privacy-policy/v1-0 4. LABELING: Every archived version carries a permanent banner: 'ARCHIVED — This is a historical version of the [Document Name].', 'It was in force from [Start Date] to [End Date].', 'The current version is at [Current URL].' 5. INTEGRITY: Archived documents are read-only. They cannot be modified after archiving. Any discovered error in an archived version is documented in the Changelog for that version's entry but the archived document itself is not edited. 6. DOWNLOAD: All archived versions are available for download as PDFs. 7. EXTENDED RETENTION: Where specific applicable law requires longer retention (e.g., GDPR processing records under Art. 30: 3 years after processing ceases; consumer transaction records: up to 10 years in some jurisdictions), AqNova extends retention for the affected document category accordingly. |
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CL.4.2 Archive Retention Schedule by Document Category
| Document Category | Retention Standard & Regulatory Basis |
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| Privacy Policy & Cookie Policy | 5 years minimum from supersession. Extended to 7 years where required by GDPR Art. 30 accountability records. Basis: GDPR Art. 5(2) accountability; CCPA privacy rights; LGPD Art. 9 transparency; APP 1 (Australia). |
| Platform Terms & Conditions | 5 years minimum from supersession. Extended to 7 years for EU/UK vendor-facing versions under P2B Regulation. Basis: P2B Regulation Art. 3(2); UK DMCC Act 2024; consumer contract limitation periods (typically 6 years in common law jurisdictions). |
| Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | 5 years minimum. Extended to 7 years for EU/UK versions (P2B). Basis: Commercial contract limitation periods (6 years in England and Wales; 4 years in most US states under UCC; 5 years in California). |
| Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | 5 years minimum. Basis: Consumer protection limitation periods (typically 3–6 years globally); GDPR accountability; CCPA consumer rights records. |
| Regional Legal Notices (All Jurisdictions) | 5 years minimum. Regulatory changes must be retained as evidence of compliance with applicable law at the relevant time. Basis: Consumer protection limitation periods in each jurisdiction. |
| Platform Fee Schedule (Section 8) | 5 years minimum. Where a fee structure is disputed, the fee schedule in force at the time of the transaction is the applicable reference. Basis: Commercial contract limitation periods; consumer credit/pricing law retention requirements. |
| API Terms of Use (Section 8) | 5 years minimum. Basis: Commercial contract limitation periods; data protection accountability. |
| Sustainability & Green Claims Policies | 5 years minimum. Extended where EU Green Claims Directive or FTC Green Guides enforcement actions require longer documentation. Basis: Advertising standards limitation periods; FTC green claims enforcement. |
| Trust & Safety / IP / AML Policies | 5 years minimum. Extended to 7 years for AML-related documents. Basis: AML record-keeping requirements (FATF; PCMLTFA Canada; US Bank Secrecy Act; EU AMLDs) — typically 5–7 years. |
| Founding Vendor Program Terms | 5 years from the expiry of the last active FVP Term (i.e., until the last FVP vendor's Year 1 term ends plus 5 years). Basis: Commercial contract limitation periods. |
| Investor & Corporate Information Page | 7 years minimum. Basis: Securities record-keeping requirements (SEC Rule 17a-4; FINRA; FCA); investor protection limitation periods. |
CL.5 Master Document Registry — All 40+ Governance Documents
The following Master Document Registry lists every document in AqNova's Global Legal Footer Framework. Each entry includes the document's canonical URL slug, current version, effective date, archive status, and public access URL. This registry is the authoritative index of all documents subject to Changelog tracking.
| Document Name | Slug | Current Version | Effective Date | Access |
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| Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Privacy Policy | /legal/privacy-policy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Cookie Policy | /legal/cookie-policy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Data Subject Rights Portal | /legal/data-rights | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Sustainability Standards Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Green Claims Policy | /legal/green-claims-policy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Trust & Safety Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Prohibited Products Policy | /legal/prohibited-products | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy | /legal/ip-and-dmca | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Anti-Money Laundering Policy | /legal/aml-policy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Vendor Referral Partner Program Terms (VRPP) | /legal/vrpp | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Payment & Escrow Terms | /legal/payment-terms | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Vendor Payout Policy | /legal/payout-policy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Tax Disclosure & VAT Notice | /legal/tax-disclosures | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Accessibility Statement | /legal/accessibility | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Modern Slavery Statement | /legal/modern-slavery | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Applicant Privacy Notice | /legal/applicant-privacy-notice | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices | v1.0 | 01 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Do Not Sell or Share My Information (CCPA) | /legal/do-not-sell | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Investor & Corporate Information Page (v1.1) | /about/investors | v1.1 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public (partial — NDA gated sections) |
| Press & Media Page | /about/press | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Policy Changelog (this document) | /legal/changelog | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| DSA Transparency Report | /dsa-transparency | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Public |
| Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a | v1.1 | 07 Apr 2026 | Internal |
| Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | Internal |
CL.6–CL.7 Changelog — Platform Governance & Vendor Agreements
| Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions | Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions | Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions | Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions | Platform Terms & Conditions | /legal/terms-and-conditions |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Global Platform Launch First publication of AqNova's Platform Terms & Conditions covering all 25+ jurisdictions. Includes: Platform scope and intermediary status; user eligibility; account registration and KYC requirements; acceptable use; governing law table (19 jurisdictions); dispute resolution framework; IP rights; liability limitations; force majeure; accessibility obligations; and all contacts. Governs all users, buyers, vendors, and visitors from April 7, 2026. Jurisdictions: All 25+ AqNova jurisdictions | — |
| Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms | Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms | Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms | Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms | Buyer Terms & Protection Policy | /legal/buyer-terms |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Buyer Protection Program launched First publication. Covers: Order formation (7-stage table); consumer protection across 9+ jurisdictions; AqNova Buyer Protection Program (BPP) eligibility, claim windows, 5 scenarios, 5-step process, refund timelines for 9 payment methods; prohibited conduct; policy hierarchy (6-level table); vendor unavailability provisions; cross-border buyer protections. Jurisdictions: All — EU Consumer Rights Directive, UK CRA 2015, Australia ACL, Brazil CDC, FCCPA Nigeria, Colombia Law 1480, Chile Law 19.496/21.398, India CPA 2019 | — |
| Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement | Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement | Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement | Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement | Seller Agreement & Vendor Terms | /legal/seller-agreement |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Full vendor commercial framework First publication. Covers: Eligibility and KYC (7-stage onboarding; 6 vendor types; 8 sanctions databases); listing standards (sustainability claims 3-tier framework; 10-jurisdiction green claims table; image requirements); commission structure (GMV formula; 4-tier subscription plans; payout schedule; holds; FX); tax/customs/export (VAT thresholds 9 jurisdictions; export control 7 frameworks; product compliance 8 categories); termination provisions (9-row cause table; P2B compliance); contacts. Jurisdictions: All — P2B Regulation (EU), UK DMCC Act, California SB 1162 (pay transparency in job postings), CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, FTC Act, Nigeria FCCPA/NEPC, South Africa CPA | — |
| Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor | Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor | Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor | Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor | Founding Vendor Program Terms | /legal/founding-vendor |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Founding Vendor Program launched globally First publication. 19 subsections covering: Program overview; definitions (18 terms); 3 tiers (Seedling ≤$50K GMV, Grove $50K–$250K, Canopy $250K+); eligibility; 7-step application process; FVP benefits (0% commission Year 1; zero subscription; badge; placement; analytics; co-marketing; 180-day without-cause termination notice); dual-trigger model; vendor obligations; transition/renewal; IP/marketing; global compliance (17-jurisdiction table); suspension/forfeiture; termination; representations; liability; dispute resolution; contacts (fvp@aqnova.co). Jurisdictions: All FVP-eligible jurisdictions — global | — |
CL.10–CL.11 Changelog — Sustainability, Trust & Safety
| Sustainability Standards Policy & Green Claims Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | /legal/green-claims-policy | Sustainability Standards Policy & Green Claims Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | /legal/green-claims-policy | Sustainability Standards Policy & Green Claims Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | /legal/green-claims-policy | Sustainability Standards Policy & Green Claims Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | /legal/green-claims-policy | Sustainability Standards Policy & Green Claims Policy | /legal/sustainability-standards | /legal/green-claims-policy |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Three-tier verification system; global green claims compliance First publication. Covers: AqNova sustainability philosophy; three-tier verification framework (Tier 1 Certified, Tier 2 Substantiated, Tier 3 Aspirational); certification registry; green claims compliance (FTC Green Guides; EU Green Claims Directive COM/2023/166; EU Empowering Consumers Directive 2024/825/EU; CMA Green Claims Code UK; ACCC Environmental Claims Guidelines Australia; Canada Competition Bureau guidelines); supply chain transparency requirements; Modern Slavery Act compliance; anti-greenwashing enforcement (listing removal, vendor suspension, public notice); sustainability dispute resolution. Jurisdictions: All — FTC (USA), EU Green Claims Directive, UK CMA, Canada Competition Bureau, ACCC (Australia), EU Empowering Consumers Directive | — |
| Trust & Safety Policy | Prohibited Products Policy | IP & DMCA Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | /legal/prohibited-products | /legal/ip-and-dmca | Trust & Safety Policy | Prohibited Products Policy | IP & DMCA Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | /legal/prohibited-products | /legal/ip-and-dmca | Trust & Safety Policy | Prohibited Products Policy | IP & DMCA Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | /legal/prohibited-products | /legal/ip-and-dmca | Trust & Safety Policy | Prohibited Products Policy | IP & DMCA Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | /legal/prohibited-products | /legal/ip-and-dmca | Trust & Safety Policy | Prohibited Products Policy | IP & DMCA Policy | /legal/trust-and-safety | /legal/prohibited-products | /legal/ip-and-dmca |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Platform safety, prohibited products list, DMCA takedown process First publication. Trust & Safety: AqNova's content moderation framework; prohibited behaviors; account suspension and termination criteria; CSAM zero-tolerance policy; fraud prevention; buyer and vendor safety standards; reporting mechanisms. Prohibited Products: Full prohibited and restricted product list across all categories; CITES-listed species; weapons; controlled substances; counterfeit goods; NAFDAC/TGA/FDA regulated products without authorization; product recall cooperation. IP & DMCA: DMCA designated copyright agent; Art. 17 EU Copyright Directive; notice-and-action process; counter-notification; repeat infringer policy; trademark dispute process. Jurisdictions: All — DMCA (USA), EU DSA Art. 16, EU Copyright Directive Art. 17, UK DSA equivalent, CDA § 230 (USA), Online Safety Act 2023 (UK), CITES (global), FCCPA (Nigeria), SON/NAFDAC (Nigeria), TGA (Australia), FDA (USA) | — |
CL.12 Changelog — Section 7: Corporate Pages
| Investor & Corporate Information Page | /about/investors | Investor & Corporate Information Page | /about/investors | Investor & Corporate Information Page | /about/investors | Investor & Corporate Information Page | /about/investors | Investor & Corporate Information Page | /about/investors |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — investor.aqnova.co framework established First publication. 17 subsections covering corporate identity; governance framework; investor portal architecture (investor.aqnova.co); investment thesis; revenue architecture (8 layers; Y1 $1.65M / Y3 $10.38M); capital structure; KPI dashboard; risk factors; ESG framework; securities compliance (10 jurisdictions); IP portfolio; global market opportunity; documentation suite; due diligence process; CSR stakeholder commitments; forward-looking statements disclaimer; investor contact. Jurisdictions: Securities law: US (SEC Reg D), California, EU Prospectus Regulation, UK FSMA, Canada NI 45-106, Australia Corporations Act, South Africa, Nigeria, Brazil CVM | — |
| v1.1 | 07 Apr 2026 | UPDATE Same-day amendment | v1.1 — Seven alignment improvements incorporated post-review Amendment incorporating seven improvements identified in cross-document alignment review: (1) Section 8 Fee Schedule added to Documentation Suite as public document; (2) PAYG vs. Premium commission distinction added to Revenue Architecture; (3) GMV-to-Commission bridge model disclosed; (4) Amazon take rate comparison footnoted for accuracy; (5) FVP 0% commission impact on Y1 $850K target disclosed; (6) Marketplace facilitator tax role added as investor signal; (7) Commission & EV Framework Excel assigned standalone IP valuation (USD $40K–$120K). Investor contact updated to investor@aqnova.co. Jurisdictions: All investor-facing jurisdictions | ✓ |
| Press & Media Page | /about/press | Press & Media Page | /about/press | Press & Media Page | /about/press | Press & Media Page | /about/press | Press & Media Page | /about/press |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Full newsroom framework, media kit, 3 press releases First publication. 15 subsections covering: Newsroom overview; Executive spokesperson profile (Ubon); 4 pre-approved pull quotes; Press release library (6 releases indexed; 3 full-text releases: global launch, Canada launch, Sahara Eagle Ltd/Africa); Brand identity and color palette; Logo usage rules; 3 boilerplate 'About' statements (50/100/200 words); Media Kit contents (13 assets); Global press contact directory (25+ regional contacts); Interview and media engagement guidelines; Photography/video guidelines; Social media guidelines (7 platforms); Third-party coverage policy; Regional press law compliance (10 jurisdictions); Embargo policy; FAQs (12 Q&As). Jurisdictions: US (FTC Endorsement Guidelines, SEC Reg FD, First Amendment), UK (Defamation Act, ASA/CAP, CIPR), EU (UCPD, GDPR Art. 85, DSA Art. 14), Canada (Competition Act, CASL), Australia (ACL s.18, APC), South Africa (Press Council SA), Nigeria (NBC, FCCPA), Brazil (Marco Civil, CDC), India (Press Council Act, IT Rules), Japan (NSK ethics) | — |
CL.13 Changelog — Section 8: Fee Schedule & API Terms
| Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule | Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule | Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule | Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule | Platform Fee Schedule | /legal/fee-schedule |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Complete fee transparency document for all markets First publication. 18 subsections. PAYG Standard: $19.99/mo (monthly $19.99; quarterly $56.99/$18.99 effective; annual $199/$16.58 effective). PAYG Africa: $9.99/mo (monthly $9.99; quarterly $27.99; annual $99). Premium Standard: $39.99/mo (monthly; quarterly $113.99; annual $399). Premium Africa: $26.99/mo (monthly; quarterly $76.99; annual $269). Commission: PAYG 10%–15%; Premium 7%–9%. Eight-tier commission table (T1 Organic Food through T8 EVs; 40 rows). SKU-level reference (55 rows). Additional fees (placement $50–$50K; lead gen $50–$300). Payment processing (12 methods). FX/payout fees. Tax/marketplace facilitator table (10 jurisdictions). FVP fee implications (0% commission, waived subscription Year 1). Fee modification policy (30-day standard; 60-day EU/UK). Earnings estimator (3 worked examples: $10K/$50K/$200K monthly GMV). Global regulatory fee transparency compliance (8 jurisdictions). Published at aqnova.co/legal/fee-schedule. Jurisdictions: All — EU P2B Art. 4 (fee transparency), UK DMCC Act, US FTC Act, Canada Competition Act, Australia ACL, Brazil CDC Art. 31, India E-Commerce Rules 2020, Singapore MAS | — |
| API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms | API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms | API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms | API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms | API Terms of Use | /legal/api-terms |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Full API governance framework for third-party integrators First publication. 19 subsections. Technical overview (REST/OAuth 2.0; base URLs; TLS 1.2+; SDKs). API Tiers (Sandbox free; Developer Production; Partner Enterprise). Rate limits (300 req/min Tier 2; custom Tier 3; rate limit response headers; HTTP 429 JSON response format). Permitted uses (8 categories). Prohibited uses (10 absolute; 5 conditional). IP rights (Apache 2.0 SDK license; developer app ownership; API data ownership matrix). Data use and privacy (11-jurisdiction compliance table). Security requirements (8 minimum; VDP 90-day coordinated disclosure). Application review (6 criteria; 5-stage process). Versioning and deprecation (24-month major version support; 6-month endpoint notice; deprecation headers). SLA (99.5% Tier 2; 99.9% Tier 3; service credit table). API fees (included with Premium plan; standalone consumption-based; Partner negotiated). Liability ($100 cap; consequential exclusion; 6-ground indemnification). Suspension and termination. Global regulatory compliance (10 jurisdictions; export controls; accessibility). Dispute resolution (AAA/Delaware). 9 general provisions. Jurisdictions: All — GDPR (EU/EEA), UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA (California), PIPEDA/Law 25 (Canada), LGPD (Brazil), Privacy Act APPs (Australia), DPDPA 2023 (India), APPI 2022 (Japan), PIPA 2023 (Korea), PDPA 2012 (Singapore), US EAR/OFAC, EU Dual-Use Regulation, WCAG 2.1 AA | — |
CL.14 Changelog — Section 9: Regional Legal Notices (All Jurisdictions)
| EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices | EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices | EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices | EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices | EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) | /legal/eu-uk-notices |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Comprehensive EU and UK legal framework First publication. Part A (EU): 9 sections — 19-regulation compliance table; ODR mandatory disclosure; 14-day right of withdrawal + Annex I(B) form; pre-contract CRD Art. 6 table; DSA compliance Arts. 16/20/21/22/30; P2B ranking parameters table; GDPR data subject rights + supervisory authorities; VAT deemed supplier (IOSS/OSS); additional EU protections (GPSR, Omnibus Directive, Empowering Consumers Directive). Part B (UK): 8 sections — Consumer Rights Act 2015; cancellation form SI 2013/3134; UK GDPR + ICO; DMCC Act 2024; Online Safety Act; Modern Slavery Act; UK VAT; FCA disclosures. Part C: Shared accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA); green claims; contact directory. Jurisdictions: EU (27 member states + EEA) — GDPR, CRD, GPSR, DSA, P2B, Omnibus Directive, Empowering Consumers Directive; UK — UK GDPR, CRA 2015, Consumer Contracts Regs 2013, DMCC Act 2024, Online Safety Act 2023, Modern Slavery Act 2015 | — |
| Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices | Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices | Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices | Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices | Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) | /legal/canada-notices |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 01 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Canada launch publication (April 1, 2026) | Initial publication — Canada launch — Federal and provincial framework First publication (effective April 1, 2026 — Canada launch date, 6 days before global launch). Parts A (Federal: 16-statute table; CASL full framework with 4-consent-type table; Competition Act OSP test; PIPEDA 10 principles; PCMLTFA AML; CBSA/CUSMA customs; GST/HST DPO rules + provincial PST table; digital platform reporting; human rights/AODA), Part B (Provincial: Ontario CPA O.Reg.17/05; BC BPCPA; Alberta CPA; Quebec overview; 9-province/territory table), Part C (Quebec bilingual: Charter/Bill 96; Law 25 ARPI full rights table; consumer rights bilingual callout; TAC dispute resolution bilingual). Jurisdictions: Canada — PIPEDA, CASL, Competition Act, PCMLTFA, GST/HST (federal); Ontario CPA, BC BPCPA, Alberta CPA, Quebec LPC + Law 25 (provincial) | — |
| Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices | Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices | Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices | Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices | Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) | /legal/africa-notices |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Cameroon + Regional frameworks First publication. 674 paragraphs. Parts A (Regional: AU Malabo Convention; AfCFTA; ECOWAS Supplementary Acts; SADC; EAC; OHADA), B (5 countries: Nigeria [FCCPA 8-provision table; NDPR+NDPA dual framework; CBN; SON; NAFDAC; NEPC]; South Africa [CPA 9-provision; ECTA; POPIA 8-conditions; SARB]; Kenya [CPA table; DPA 2019; CBK/M-Pesa; KEBS; ACA]; Ghana [Act 1038; DPA Act 843; BoG; GRA E-Levy]; Cameroon [Law 2010/021; ANTIC; BEAC/COBAC; bilingual EN/FR]), C (Mobile money 5 markets; AML/GIABA/ESAAMLG; product safety; AfCFTA/ECOWAS/SADC/EAC customs; consumer rights minimum standards; data protection summary), D (dispute resolution; 40+ regulatory body directory). Sahara Eagle Ltd details embedded throughout. Jurisdictions: Nigeria (FCCPA, NDPA, CBN, SON, NAFDAC, NEPC), South Africa (CPA, ECTA, POPIA, SARB), Kenya (CPA, DPA, CBK, KEBS, ACA), Ghana (CPA Act 1038, DPA Act 843, BoG), Cameroon (Law 2010/021, ANTIC, BEAC, OHADA) + AU/ECOWAS/SADC/EAC regional | — |
| South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices | South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices | South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices | South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices | South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5) | /legal/south-america-notices |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Brazil (PT), Argentina, Colombia, Chile (ES) + Regional frameworks First publication. 652 paragraphs. Fully bilingual (EN/PT for Brazil; EN/ES for Argentina, Colombia, Chile). Parts A (MERCOSUR; Pacific Alliance; CELAC; OAS; OECD accession), B (4 countries with bilingual withdrawal notices: Brazil [CDC 8-provision + 7-day withdrawal Art. 49; Decree 7.962/2013; LGPD ANPD + Art.18 rights; Marco Civil; NF-e; PIX/BACEN]; Argentina [Law 24.240 + 10-day withdrawal; Law 25.326/AAIP; BCRA cuotas]; Colombia [Law 1480 + 5-day retracto; Law 1581/RNBD; DIAN; IVA 19%]; Chile [Law 19.496/21.398 + 10-day retracto; Law 19.628/proposed DPL; SII; Webpay]), C (payments PIX/PSE/Webpay; VAT table; Mercosur/Pacific Alliance customs; AML/GAFILAT; consumer rights minimum standards), D (dispute resolution; contacts). Jurisdictions: Brazil (CDC, Decree 7.962, LGPD, Marco Civil, BACEN, Receita Federal), Argentina (Law 24.240, Law 25.326, BCRA, AFIP), Colombia (Law 1480, Law 1581, DIAN, SIC), Chile (Law 19.496/21.398, Law 19.628, SII, SERNAC) + MERCOSUR/Pacific Alliance regional | — |
| Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices | Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices | Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices | Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices | Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6) | /legal/asia-notices |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — Australia (priority), India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore + Regional First publication. 777 paragraphs. Parts A (ASEAN DEFA; APEC CBPR; RCEP; OECD; FATF/APG), B (5 countries: Australia [Priority — ACL 7 non-excludable guarantees; UCT 2023 penalties AUD$50M; Modern Slavery Act 2018 priority compliance callout; Privacy Act APPs 13-provision table; CCA misleading conduct; ABF/LVIG/TGA; GST 10%/EDP; ASIC/NPP/BNPL NCCP]; India [CPA 2019 E-Commerce Rules 8-provision + Grievance Officer; DPDPA 2023 + 5 rights; IT Rules 2021; GST/TCS Section 52; RBI/UPI]; Japan [SCTA 5-provision + mandatory display page; APPI 2022; Consumer Contract Act; FSA/JCB/PayPay]; South Korea [Electronic Commerce Act 6-provision + 7-day withdrawal; PIPA 2023 + PIPC; FSC/KakaoPay]; Singapore [PDPA 2021 8-provision + DNC Registry; CPFTA/Lemon Law; MAS PS Act; ETA]), C (payments table; product safety 9 standards bodies; tax table 6 markets + NZ; AML/AUSTRAC/PMLA/APG; consumer rights callout; data protection summary), D (12-row dispute resolution table; SIAC as default APAC forum; 40+ regulatory bodies). Jurisdictions: Australia (ACL, Modern Slavery Act 2018, Privacy Act APPs, TGA, LVIG GST), India (CPA 2019, DPDPA 2023, IT Rules 2021, RBI, GST TCS), Japan (SCTA, APPI 2022, FSA), South Korea (Electronic Commerce Act, PIPA 2023, FSC), Singapore (PDPA 2021, CPFTA, MAS PS Act) + APEC CBPR/RCEP/APG regional | — |
| California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) & Do Not Sell (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | /legal/do-not-sell | California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) & Do Not Sell (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | /legal/do-not-sell | California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) & Do Not Sell (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | /legal/do-not-sell | California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) & Do Not Sell (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | /legal/do-not-sell | California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA) & Do Not Sell (Section 9.1) | /legal/california-privacy | /legal/do-not-sell |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Launch publication | Initial publication — California CCPA/CPRA full compliance framework First publication. California Privacy Notice: CCPA/CPRA consumer rights (know; delete; correct; opt-out of sale/sharing; limit sensitive PI; non-discrimination); categories of personal information collected; business and commercial purposes; data sharing; Shine the Light Act; Proposition 65 warning framework; California-specific contacts. Do Not Sell or Share: Standalone opt-out mechanism per CCPA/CPRA § 1798.120 and § 1798.135; Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal recognition; opt-out process and verification; third-party sharing restrictions; 90-day re-solicitation prohibition. Jurisdictions: California, USA — CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.), California Shine the Light Act, California Proposition 65, California ARL | — |
CL.15 Changelog — Appendices A & B
| Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a | Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a | Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a | Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a | Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | /legal/appendix-a |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Internal — launch publication | Initial publication — Full 9-section footer implementation specification First publication. Eight-section footer architecture (later amended to nine). Geolocation compliance rules (16 jurisdictions; 5-priority cascade). 34-canonical-URL link taxonomy table. Version control and notification requirements. Accessibility implementation (WCAG 2.1 AA/2.2 AA; 10-requirement table; testing cycle). Footer content map. 35-item pre-launch checklist. Jurisdictions: All — internal governance document; compliance specifications covering all 25+ jurisdictions | — |
| v1.1 | 07 Apr 2026 | UPDATE Same-day amendment | v1.1 — COMPANY footer section added as Section 1 (ninth section); footer structure updated from 8 to 9 sections Amendment: COMPANY footer section added as Section 1 with 4 links (About AqNova /about; Who We Are /about/who-we-are; Leadership /about/leadership; Careers /careers). Full link specifications, page content requirements, and compliance requirements for each COMPANY page added. Careers page compliance: California SB 1162, Colorado EPEWA, NYC Local Law 32, Washington RCW 49.58.110, Ontario Pay Transparency, GDPR Art.13/14 applicant data, CCPA applicant data, PIPEDA, EEO/ADA. Visual footer mockup and 25-item updated pre-launch checklist included. Jurisdictions: All — Careers page: California SB 1162, Colorado EPEWA, NYC Local Law 32, Washington State, Ontario Pay Transparency, GDPR Art. 13/14 (EU), CCPA (California), PIPEDA (Canada), EEO/ADA (USA), UK Equality Act 2010 | ✓ |
| Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b | Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b | Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b | Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b | Appendix B — Regulatory Coverage Master Index | /legal/appendix-b |
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| Version | Effective Date | Change Type | Summary of Changes & Compliance Notes | Archived |
| v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 | INITIAL Internal — launch publication | Initial publication — 110+ frameworks indexed across 11 categories, 28 jurisdictions First publication. 1,246-paragraph combined Appendix A/B document. Appendix B covers 110+ regulatory frameworks across 11 categories: Data Protection (21 frameworks); Consumer Protection & E-Commerce (35 frameworks); Digital Platform Regulation (15 frameworks); Intellectual Property (7 frameworks); Accessibility (9 frameworks); Supply Chain & Sustainability (10 frameworks); Anti-Spam & Marketing Communications (7 frameworks); Payments, Tax & Financial Regulation (21 frameworks); Trade, Customs & Export Control (12 frameworks); Competition & Antitrust (7 frameworks); Product Safety & Standards (18 frameworks). Coverage summary: 110+ frameworks, 28 jurisdictions, 34 policy documents. Jurisdictions: 28 jurisdictions — comprehensive global coverage | — |
CL.16 Archive Registry — Superseded Policy Versions
The following Archive Registry lists all policy versions that have been superseded and are now archived. All archived versions remain accessible at their stable archive URLs for the applicable retention period. Where the archive URL column shows '[Pending archiving],' the archive will be available within 5 Business Days of the version being superseded.
| Document | Version | Active Period | Reason Archived | Archive URL / Reference |
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| Investor & Corporate Information Page | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 – 07 Apr 2026 | Superseded by v1.1 — 7 alignment improvements incorporated | aqnova.co/legal/changelog/archive/investor-page/v1-0 |
| Appendix A — Website Implementation Guide | v1.0 | 07 Apr 2026 – 07 Apr 2026 | Superseded by v1.1 — COMPANY footer section added as Section 1 | aqnova.co/legal/changelog/archive/appendix-a/v1-0 |
All other documents in the Master Document Registry (CL.5) are currently at their initial version (v1.0) with no superseded versions. As documents are updated, all superseded versions will appear in this Archive Registry with stable permanent archive URLs.
CL.17 Regulatory Drivers Index — Changes Triggered by Law
When a Changelog entry bears the REGULATORY change type, it means the change was driven by a specific legislative or regulatory development rather than a discretionary business decision by AqNova. The following table provides a reference for regulatory developments that AqNova is monitoring and that may trigger future Regulatory-type Changelog entries:
| Regulatory Development (Monitored) | Expected Impact on AqNova Policies & Timeline |
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| EU — New Product Liability Directive (Directive 2024/2853/EU) — in force December 2024; member state implementation by December 2026 | May require updates to EU & UK Legal Notices (Section 9.2) and Buyer Terms to reflect expanded product liability regime covering defective digital products and AI-enabled products. Timeline: Monitor implementation; update by December 2026. |
| EU — AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) — in force August 2024; progressive application through 2026–2027 | If AqNova deploys AI-based recommendation or moderation systems that fall within AI Act scope, updates to Trust & Safety Policy and Privacy Policy may be required. Timeline: Ongoing monitoring; update upon deployment of in-scope AI systems. |
| Chile — New Data Protection Law (Proyecto de Ley sobre Protección de Datos Personales) — approved by Congress 2023; grace period expected 2025–2026 | Will require updates to South America Legal Notices (Section 9.5 Chile chapter) and Privacy Policy to reflect new comprehensive DPL framework including APDP agency establishment, enhanced rights, and breach notification. Timeline: Update upon law entering into force plus grace period. |
| India — DPDPA 2023 Implementing Rules — expected 2024–2025 | Final implementing rules under the DPDPA 2023 may require updates to Asia & Asia-Pacific Legal Notices (Section 9.6 India chapter) and Privacy Policy. Timeline: Update within 90 days of rules finalization. |
| Australia — Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) Amendments — reform bill expected 2025–2026 | Proposed reforms include: statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy; direct rights of action; expanded OAIC powers; stricter notification requirements. May require updates to Australia chapter (Section 9.6) and Privacy Policy. Timeline: Monitor reform bill; update upon enactment. |
| Canada — Consumer Privacy Protection Act (CPPA) / Bill C-27 — legislative progress ongoing | CPPA would replace PIPEDA with a more GDPR-like framework including consent requirements, data portability, and expanded enforcement. May require material updates to Canada Legal Notices (Section 9.3) and Privacy Policy. Timeline: Monitor Bill C-27; update upon enactment. |
| EU — DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 — in force January 2025 | DORA applies to financial entities and ICT service providers. Where AqNova's fintech/payment services qualify as ICT service providers to financial entities, DORA operational resilience and incident reporting requirements may apply. Monitor with payment processor partners. |
| South Africa — Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (reporting obligations) — cybercrime reporting provisions in force | Section 54 requires electronic communications service providers to report cybercrime to the South African Police Service. If AqNova qualifies as an ECSP, updates to South Africa chapter (Section 9.4) and cybersecurity governance documentation may be required. |
| USA — Federal Privacy Law (anticipated but not enacted as of April 2026) | Any federal US comprehensive privacy law would require material updates to the Privacy Policy, California Privacy Notice, and potentially the Platform T&C. AqNova monitors federal privacy legislation closely. Update required upon enactment. |
| AfCFTA — Protocol on E-Commerce (under negotiation) | When the AfCFTA E-Commerce Protocol is finalized, it may require updates to Africa Legal Notices (Section 9.4) to reflect new harmonized rules for cross-border digital trade across AU member states. Timeline: Monitor AfCFTA negotiations. |
CL.18.1 Changelog Maintenance Responsibilities
The AqNova Policy Changelog is maintained by AqNova's Legal & Compliance team under the oversight of the Founder/CEO. The following responsibilities apply:
Changelog custodian: AqNova's Legal & Compliance team is responsible for ensuring the Changelog is updated within 24 hours of any policy change going live.
Version control: All policy documents are version-controlled. The Legal & Compliance team assigns version numbers consistent with the convention in Section CL.2.1 before any document is published or updated.
Archive management: The Legal & Compliance team ensures all superseded versions are archived at stable URLs within 5 Business Days of being superseded, and that the Archive Registry (CL.16) is updated concurrently.
Regulatory monitoring: The Legal & Compliance team reviews the Regulatory Drivers Index (CL.17) on a quarterly basis and updates the index to reflect new regulatory developments.
Annual Changelog review: The Changelog itself (as a governance document) is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, accurate, and aligned with the latest applicable law.
CL.18.2 User Rights in Relation to the Changelog
All users of the AqNova Platform — buyers, vendors, visitors, and investors — have the following rights in relation to the Policy Changelog:
Right to access all current and archived policy versions free of charge at aqnova.co/legal/changelog.
Right to receive prior written notice of material policy changes per the applicable notice periods in CL.3.
Right to rely on the version of any policy that was in force at the time of a transaction, data processing activity, or other interaction with the Platform for the purposes of any dispute or legal claim arising from that transaction.
Right to request a PDF copy of any archived policy version by contacting legal@aqnova.com.
Right to request clarification about any Changelog entry by contacting legal@aqnova.com.
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