> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sidepit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sidepit.com/legal/terms-of-service.md). # Terms of Service ### Introduction Welcome to Sidepit, a Bitcoin-margined forwards exchange. Our services allow eligible users to trade exposure to the price movements of Bitcoin (BTC) against USD through dated USDBTC products. ### Acceptance of Terms By accessing or using Sidepit, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use our services. ### Service Description Sidepit offers a platform for users to trade dated USDBTC forwards. Users may take either direction and are responsible for the resulting profit, loss, margin, execution fee, liquidity, and technology risks. The platform uses Sidepit's patented Distributed Limit Order Book technology: DLOB — one-second deterministic auctions. ### User Obligations * Account Registration: Users may be required to register an account and provide accurate and complete information. * Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your use of Sidepit and its services. * Restricted Activities: You are prohibited from engaging in any activity that Sidepit deems to be harmful to its operations, reputation, or other users. ### Intellectual Property All content, technology, and software on Sidepit, including our patented DLOB technology, are the intellectual property of Sidepit or its licensors. Your use of our services does not grant you any rights to our intellectual property. ### Risk Acknowledgment You acknowledge that cryptocurrency trading involves significant risk. Sidepit does not guarantee any trading outcome. You are solely responsible for your trading and investment decisions. ### Disclaimer of Warranties Sidepit provides its services on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to the accuracy, reliability, or availability of the service. ### Limitation of Liability Sidepit shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages resulting from your use of the services. ### Indemnification You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Sidepit and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, or debt, and expenses arising from your use of the services. ### Modification of Terms Sidepit reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the services after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. ### Governing Law These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. ### Contact Information For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms, please contact us at . **Thank you for choosing Sidepit. We are excited to have you join us on this journey to transform cryptocurrency trading.** --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sidepit.com/legal/terms-of-service.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.