# Term of Service

Welcome to RubyTrades! By using our service, you agree to abide by the following terms:

## General Terms

#### 1. Eligibility

You must be at least 13 years old to use RubyTrades. By using the bot, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement. You must also adhere to the age requirements of our cryptocurrency exchange partners when interacting with them.

#### 2. Discord Terms Of Service

By using our bot you agree to follow discord's Terms of Service.

#### 3. Prohibited Content

You agree not to use RubyTrades to create, transmit, or display any content that:

* Is illegal, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.
* Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.

**4. Changes to the Terms**

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. We will provide notice of such changes by updating the date at the top of these terms. Your continued use of RubyTrades after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

## Cryptocurrency specific terms

1\. **No Custody of Funds**:\
RubyTrades does not, at any point, take custody of your funds, ensuring your assets remain under your control.

2\. **Third-Party Communication**:\
RubyTrades acts as a platform facilitating communication with third-party providers for instant swaps. It's imperative that users comprehend and adhere to the risks, terms, and privacy policies of these providers.

3\. **Investment Risks**:\
Users understand and acknowledge the inherent risks associated with investments and trading activities facilitated through RubyTrades. It's recommended to conduct thorough research and seek professional advice before engaging in any investment activities.

4\. **No Responsibility for Loss**:\
RubyTrades bears no responsibility for any loss of funds, investments, or assets incurred as a result of using our service or engaging with third-party providers. Users assume full responsibility for their investment decisions and outcomes.

5\. **KYC Requests**:\
In the event that a partnered exchange requests KYC (Know Your Customer) information from users, RubyTrades bears no responsibility for the exchange's actions or policies. Users are advised to review and comply with the KYC requirements of each partnered exchange independently.

6\. **Third-Party Accountability**:\
RubyTrades bears no responsibility for the actions or outcomes resulting from interactions with third-party providers. Users are solely responsible for understanding and accepting the terms and risks associated with these providers.

7\. **On-Chain Fees:**\
Users acknowledge that on-chain transactions may incur fees, such as network transaction fees (e.g., gas fees for Ethereum transactions). RubyTrades is not responsible for these fees, which are determined by the respective blockchain networks and may vary based on network conditions. Users are responsible for paying any applicable fees associated with their transactions.

By utilizing RubyTrades, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

