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UKey Official Compliance Policy: Global Judicial Assistance and Law Enforcement Substantiation Guide

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Written by UKey Wallet

This policy is intended to regulate UKEY LIMITED (hereinafter referred to as "UKey") when facing criminal investigations by judicial and law enforcement agencies around the world. Provide standardized principles, procedures and scope for data retrieval and related judicial assistance.

1. Definition and scope of application

The term "judicial assistance" as referred to in this policy refers to UKey's provision to judicial and law enforcement agencies of various countries with legal jurisdiction in accordance with relevant international treaties, applicable laws and internal compliance policies. Information retrieval and verification services provided during the handling of specific criminal cases.

2. Statement of Responsibility and Jurisdiction

  • Operating entity: UKey The legal operation and judicial assistance response entities of digital asset management wallets (hereinafter referred to as "wallets") are corporate entities registered in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China——UKEY LIMITED.

  • jurisdictional constraints: UKEY LIMITED's business operations are strictly governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China. UKey has a legal obligation to cooperate with criminal investigations by local judicial authorities in Hong Kong. The collection, use, storage and destruction of relevant information are strictly in compliance with Hong Kong's data protection and related laws. UKey are not automatically subject to the jurisdiction of other countries or regions.

3. Judicial assistance response procedures

1. Standard transnational mutual legal assistance procedures

If judicial agencies in non-Hong Kong regions need UKey to cooperate with investigations, they should in principle follow international judicial mutual assistance channels. Submit a formal application for assistance to the relevant authorities of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (such as the Department of Justice of Hong Kong) in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong. After obtaining the legal order signed by the Hong Kong authorities, UKEY LIMITED will provide assistance strictly in accordance with the instructions.

2. Emergency or force majeure communication mechanism

In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters, major social public events, local conflicts, etc., or when the case limitation requirements cannot be met through the transnational mutual judicial assistance mechanism, Law enforcement agencies in various countries can directly send the request for assistance in investigation through official channels to the UKey legal compliance email: [email protected].

  • Compliance Statement: UKey Upon receipt of such a request, an internal verification process will be initiated to confirm the authenticity of the requested documents and the identity of the law enforcement officer, and decide independently whether to cooperate in accordance with the applicable laws of Hong Kong. UKey Provide factual assistance to non-Hong Kong judicial authorities, does not constitute and should not be construed as UKey recognizes that the country where the judicial authority is located has extraterritorial jurisdiction over UKey.

4. Scope of assistance and execution restrictions

UKey Data retrieval support is only provided for cases that are defined as criminal offenses under Hong Kong law and are within the scope of permitted assistance.

1. Institutional identity and document requirements

The requesting party must issue a formal legal document with criminal enforcement effect, which must clearly cover the following elements:

  • clear subject orientation: The document header or body must clearly indicate that the assisting subject is "UKEY LIMITED」.

  • Proof of identity and authorization: The official full name of the law enforcement agency, proof of case filing, internal employment certificate of the responsible official and identification number (such as police number, ID number).

  • official communication channels: An official email address and contact number containing the domain name characteristics of the law enforcement agency must be provided.

  • Verification path: Documents must carry a standard case number and provide an official verification path that can be verified online or by phone with UKey's internal compliance team.

2. Available data range and timeliness constraints

Provided that the requested instrument meets the above compliance requirements, UKey will provide assistance within the capabilities of the existing electronic database:

  • Query dimensions:Basic information of the device used by the wallet, wallet address mapping and related data snapshots.

  • time commitment: For a single query, the range does not exceed 5 digits The target user, and the query time span is within 30 days request within, UKey will be 1 working day Complete the verification and provide feedback within the time limit.

  • Over limit processing: For batch query requests that exceed the above range, the feedback time will be extended to 3 to 5 working days. The longest historical data range currently supported by the system for retrieval is Not more than 12 months.

3. System limitations of decentralized attributes

Given that UKey the underlying architecture of the software and hardware wallet is Fully decentralized non-custodial model, the user's digital assets and private keys are physically controlled locally by the user. UKey is technically unable and has no right to freeze, intercept, restrict any user's digital assets, on-chain transfers or other authorized operations.

5. Data Result Statement and Disclaimer

  1. Data limitations: UKey The assistance results provided are only based on the electronic snapshots objectively retained in the company's server or database at the time of verification, and are not guaranteed to cover all activity tracks of the investigation target.

  2. accuracy difference: Due to global time zone differences and real-time fluctuations in cryptocurrency exchange rates, UKey cannot guarantee the absolute currentness of the snapshot information provided, and is not responsible for extended interpretations made by third parties based on this data.

  3. non-subjective error exemption: UKey does not assume any joint and several legal liability for data delays, omissions, or errors caused by third-party Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or underlying computer environments.

  4. Limitations on the effectiveness of evidence: UKey will make its best commercial and compliance efforts to provide authentic data, but does not guarantee that the electronic data provided fully complies with the local criminal prosecution evidence rules of the requesting country. There is no guarantee that it can be directly used as an absolute basis for court conviction and sentencing.

  5. right to reject: UKey has the right to reject requests for assistance with non-compliant procedures, incomplete materials or suspected abuse of power, and will not disclose any user privacy based on non-statutory requests.

6. Supplementary Provisions

For matters not covered in this policy, the current relevant laws and regulations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China shall prevail. If there is a conflict between the contents of this policy and the applicable laws of Hong Kong, the latter shall prevail. UKey reserves the right to revise this policy at any time based on changes in laws and regulations.

Appendix: Standard Law Enforcement Certification Application Materials Checklist (Checklist)

To initiate a certiorari request to UKey, please send a scanned copy of the following complete standardized materials to [email protected](It is recommended that the email subject be marked as:[Law Enforcement Request] + case name or number):

  • [ ] Notice of obtaining evidence (original): The official seal of the law enforcement agency must be affixed, and the time range within which assistance with inquiries is required must be clearly defined in the document, and the title must be clearly written as "UKEY LIMITED".

  • [ ] Case filing decision/investigation order (original): The official seal of the law enforcement agency must be affixed to prove that the case has entered the formal criminal investigation stage.

  • [ ] Law enforcement officer identification: The person responsible for the case is at least two A copy of the front and back of the law enforcement officer's valid ID (such as a police officer's ID card), with the official seal of the agency.

  • [ ] contact list: Complete contact information of the designated case handler (including email address with government/judicial domain name and official office phone number).

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