Sideshift — Terms

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using any feature or service available through sideshift.ai, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service in their entirety. If you do not agree with any provision contained herein, you must immediately discontinue your use of the platform. These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of this exchange and govern all transactions, interactions, and communications conducted through the service. Use of the platform is conditional on full acceptance of these terms without modification. The exchange reserves the right to enforce these terms against any user who violates their provisions, including by restricting or terminating access to the service. Acceptance of these terms also implies acceptance of the platform's Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference.

2. Eligibility Requirements

Access to this service is available only to individuals who are at least eighteen years of age and who are legally permitted to use cryptocurrency exchange services under the laws of their country of residence or physical location. By using the platform, you represent and warrant that you satisfy these eligibility criteria and that your use of the service does not violate any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation. Users located in jurisdictions where cryptocurrency swapping is prohibited or restricted by law are not permitted to access this exchange, and circumventing such restrictions through the use of VPNs or other technical means does not render such use permissible. The platform reserves the right to verify eligibility at any time and to restrict access where eligibility cannot be confirmed. Providing false information regarding your eligibility constitutes a material breach of these terms.

3. Account Terms

Unlike many centralized exchanges, this service does not require users to create an account or complete a registration process to initiate a swap. Where optional account or API access features exist, users who choose to register are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any credentials associated with their access and for all activity conducted through those credentials. The exchange is not responsible for losses resulting from unauthorized use of account credentials that occurs due to a user's failure to maintain appropriate security practices. Users must ensure that all information provided in connection with any optional account feature is accurate and current. The platform reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to any account feature that it reasonably believes has been compromised or is being used in violation of these terms.

4. Use of the Service

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use this exchange solely for the purpose of conducting legitimate cryptocurrency swaps in accordance with these terms. The service may be accessed through the official website at sideshift.ai or through authorized third-party integrations that utilize the platform's API under a valid licensing arrangement. Users agree to use the service only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with all applicable regulations governing cryptocurrency transactions in their jurisdiction. The exchange may modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice and will not be liable for any disruption to access caused by such changes. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the platform complies with the tax and regulatory requirements applicable to them.

5. Intellectual Property

All content, design elements, trademarks, trade names, software, algorithms, and proprietary technology associated with this exchange are the exclusive property of the platform's operators or their licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. Users are not granted any right or license to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any proprietary content or technology without the express written consent of the platform. The Sideshift name, logo, and associated brand assets may not be used in any manner that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership without prior written authorization. Feedback, suggestions, or ideas submitted to the service by users may be used by the platform without obligation, attribution, or compensation. Any unauthorized use of the platform's intellectual property will be pursued through all available legal remedies.

6. Prohibited Conduct

Users of this exchange are strictly prohibited from engaging in any activity that violates applicable law, exploits vulnerabilities in the platform's systems, or undermines the integrity of the service. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to, using the service to launder funds derived from illegal activity, attempting to manipulate swap rates or settlement systems, deploying automated bots or scripts to abuse platform functionality without authorized API access, and submitting fraudulent transaction information. Users may not attempt to reverse-engineer, decompile, or otherwise extract source code or proprietary logic from the platform's systems. Any effort to gain unauthorized access to backend infrastructure, other users' transaction data, or internal administrative systems is strictly forbidden and may result in criminal prosecution. The platform reserves the right to report suspected illegal activity to relevant law enforcement agencies without prior notice to the user.

7. Disclaimers

This exchange is provided on an 'as is' and 'as available' basis without warranties of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The platform does not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from security vulnerabilities at all times, nor does it guarantee that swap rates quoted at the time of order creation will remain constant throughout settlement in cases of significant market movement. Cryptocurrency transactions are inherently subject to volatility, network congestion, and blockchain-level delays that are beyond the control of the service. Users acknowledge that they are engaging with experimental financial technology and accept the associated risks. Nothing in these terms constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, and users are solely responsible for seeking appropriate professional guidance before making any financial decisions. The platform disclaims any liability for losses arising from market fluctuations or technological risks inherent to blockchain networks.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the operators of this exchange shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to a user's access to or use of the service. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which a claim is brought and even if the platform has been advised of the possibility of such damages. The total aggregate liability of the service to any individual user for any claim arising in connection with these terms shall not exceed the equivalent value of fees paid by that user to the platform in the ninety days preceding the event giving rise to the claim. Some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability for certain types of damages, and in such jurisdictions the platform's liability will be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. These limitations are a fundamental element of the basis of the bargain between the platform and its users.

9. Indemnification

By using this service, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the platform's operators, directors, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses — including reasonable legal fees — arising from your use of the exchange, your violation of these terms, or your infringement of any third-party rights. This indemnification obligation applies regardless of whether the claim is brought by a private party, a regulatory authority, or any other entity. The platform reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume exclusive control of any matter subject to indemnification by a user, in which case the user agrees to cooperate fully with the platform's defense of such matter. You agree not to settle any claim that implicates the platform's interests without the prior written consent of the service operators.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these terms, the use of this exchange, or any transaction conducted through the service shall first be submitted to good-faith negotiation between the parties. If a dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within thirty days of written notice, it shall be referred to binding arbitration conducted by a recognized arbitral institution in accordance with its applicable rules. Arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in English and the arbitral tribunal's decision shall be final and binding on both parties. Users waive their right to participate in class action proceedings or class-wide arbitration in connection with any dispute relating to the service. Nothing in this clause prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction where necessary to prevent irreparable harm pending the outcome of arbitration.

11. Termination

The platform reserves the right to suspend or permanently terminate a user's access to the service at any time and without prior notice if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the user has violated any provision of these terms, engaged in conduct that poses a risk to the platform or other users, or acted in a manner inconsistent with applicable law. Where a user has an active transaction in progress at the time of termination, the service will make reasonable efforts to settle or return funds in accordance with standard operating procedures, subject to any applicable legal holds. Users who believe their access has been suspended in error may contact the support team to initiate a review. Termination of access does not relieve a user of any obligations or liabilities incurred prior to the effective date of termination. Provisions of these terms that by their nature survive termination — including indemnification, limitation of liability, and dispute resolution — shall remain in full force and effect.

12. Changes to These Terms

The operators of this exchange reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time to reflect changes in operational practices, applicable law, or regulatory requirements. When material changes are made, users will be notified through a prominent notice on the platform's website. The revised terms will specify an effective date, and continued use of the service following that date constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. Users who do not agree with proposed changes should discontinue their use of the exchange before the effective date of the modification. The platform recommends that users review these terms periodically to remain informed of their rights and obligations. Historical versions of the terms may be made available upon request to support transparency and user trust.