Terms of Service & Disclaimer

RugWatch
Last updated: July 12, 2026

By accessing or using RugWatch (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and Disclaimer (the "Agreement"). If you do not agree, do not use the Service.

1. Definitions

"Company", "We", "Us", "Our" — the operators and maintainers of RugWatch.
"Service" — the RugWatch platform, including its website, API, browser extension, Telegram bot, and any other interface through which token analysis, risk assessments, or related data are delivered.
"User", "You", "Your" — any individual or entity accessing or using the Service.
"Digital Asset" — any token, cryptocurrency, NFT, or other blockchain-based asset.
"Technical Analysis" — automated and manual inspection of on-chain data, smart contract code, wallet distributions, liquidity structures, holder behavior, and related technical indicators, as distinct from financial or investment advice.

2. Description of Service

RugWatch is a technical analysis and security assessment platform for blockchain tokens. The Service:

Scans and analyzes on-chain data, smart contract source code (when available), token metadata, liquidity pools, holder distributions, and transaction patterns.
Generates risk classifications, security scores, and technical findings based on programmable heuristics and automated inspection.
Provides paid subscription tiers that offer enhanced technical features — deeper scans, historical data, API access, real-time alerts, and priority processing.

What RugWatch is NOT: - A financial advisor, investment advisor, broker, or dealer. - A trading signal platform, price prediction service, or market timing tool. - A guarantor of any token's legitimacy, value, or future performance.

All outputs of the Service are technical assessments derived from observable on-chain data. They are not endorsements, recommendations, or solicitations to buy, sell, or hold any Digital Asset.

3. User Accounts & Subscriptions

3.1 Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use the Service.

3.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activity under your account.

3.3 Paid Subscriptions

Paid subscription features are governed by the plan terms presented at the time of purchase. Subscription fees are non-refundable except where required by applicable law. We reserve the right to modify pricing with reasonable notice.

3.4 Acceptable Use

You agree not to: - Use the Service for any unlawful purpose. - Attempt to reverse-engineer, scrape (outside of authorized API access), or disrupt the Service. - Misrepresent the Service's outputs as financial advice or investment recommendations. - Resell or redistribute raw scan data without authorization.

4. No Financial Advice

This is the most important section of this Agreement. Please read it carefully.

4.1 Technical Expertise, Not Financial Advice

RugWatch provides technical analysis of blockchain data and smart contract code. All risk scores, classifications, security assessments, warnings, and reports are the product of automated technical inspection and are provided for informational and educational purposes only.

Nothing on the Service constitutes: - Investment advice, financial advice, or trading advice. - A recommendation to buy, sell, trade, or hold any Digital Asset. - Tax advice, legal advice, or accounting advice. - A solicitation, offer, or endorsement of any security, commodity, or financial instrument.

4.2 Your Sole Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions. Before making any decision involving Digital Assets, you should: - Conduct your own independent research and due diligence ("DYOR"). - Consult with qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals. - Consider your personal financial circumstances, objectives, and risk tolerance.

4.3 Tool, Not Oracle

RugWatch is a tool — its outputs are limited by the scope of data it can access, the accuracy of its heuristics, and the inherent complexity of blockchain systems. A "low risk" classification is not a promise of safety. A "high risk" classification is not a declaration that a token is a scam. These are probabilistic technical indicators, not definitive judgments.

5. Risk Acknowledgement

5.1 Inherent Risk of Digital Assets

You acknowledge that: - The value of Digital Assets can be extremely volatile and may result in total loss. - Blockchain transactions are typically irreversible. - Digital Assets may not be protected by government-backed insurance schemes (e.g., FDIC, SIPC). - Smart contracts may contain bugs, vulnerabilities, or malicious code that our scanners may not detect. - Token metadata, liquidity, and holder data can change rapidly between scans.

5.2 No Guarantee of Accuracy

The Service relies on public blockchain data and third-party data providers. We do not guarantee: - That all scams, rug pulls, or malicious tokens will be identified. - That tokens classified as "safe" or "low risk" will not result in financial loss. - That data is real-time, complete, or error-free. - That historical scan results remain valid at the time of your transaction.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to: - Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, and non-infringement. - Warranties that the Service will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free. - Warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or usefulness of any information provided through the Service. - Warranties that the Service is free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components.

The Company makes no representation that the Service is appropriate or available for use in all jurisdictions. Users accessing the Service from jurisdictions where its use is restricted do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local law.

7. Limitation of Liability

7.1 Liability Cap

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Company's total liability for any claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the Service shall be limited to: - The amount paid by you to the Company for the Service in the twelve (12) months preceding the claim; or - One hundred US dollars ($100.00), if you have not made any payments to the Company.

7.2 Exclusion of Consequential Damages

In no event shall the Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, or licensors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages — including but not limited to lost profits, lost revenue, lost data, trading losses, business interruption, or loss of goodwill — arising out of or in connection with: - Your use of or inability to use the Service. - Any action taken based on information obtained through the Service. - Unauthorized access to or alteration of your data. - Any bugs, errors, or inaccuracies in the Service.

This exclusion applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

7.3 Jurisdictional Limitations

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages. In such jurisdictions, the Company's liability is limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: - Your use of the Service. - Your violation of this Agreement. - Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property rights. - Any investment decisions, trades, or transactions you make based on information obtained through the Service.

9. Third-Party Content & External Links

The Service may display data from third-party sources (blockchain nodes, data providers, external APIs) and may contain links to external websites. We do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for: - The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of third-party data. - The content, privacy policies, or practices of linked websites. - Any transactions or interactions between you and third-party services.

Your use of third-party services is at your own risk. We encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any third-party service you use.

10. Intellectual Property

10.1 Our IP

The RugWatch name, logo, brand, website design, scan methodologies, scoring algorithms, and all original content provided through the Service are the intellectual property of the Company and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and trade secret laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without express permission.

10.2 Your Content

By submitting feedback, suggestions, bug reports, or other content to the Company, you grant the Company a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and incorporate such content into the Service without compensation or attribution.

10.3 Public Blockchain Data

Token metadata, transaction records, and other data residing on public blockchains are not owned by the Company. To the extent the Service displays or analyzes such data, it does so under the principle that public blockchain data is publicly accessible.

11. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including for: - Violation of this Agreement. - Suspected fraudulent or abusive activity. - Requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities. - Any other reason in our sole discretion.

Upon termination: - Your right to use the Service ceases immediately. - Sections intended to survive termination (including Sections 4–8, 10, and 12) shall continue in full force.

12. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by general principles of contract law, without regard to any specific jurisdiction or its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith informal negotiations. If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, it shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, with the arbitration to take place in a neutral venue agreed upon by the parties. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.

Class Action Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, you agree that any dispute resolution proceedings shall be conducted on an individual basis only, not as a class action, consolidated action, or representative action.

13. Modifications to This Agreement

We reserve the right to modify this Agreement at any time. Material changes will be communicated through the Service (e.g., banner notice, email to registered users). Your continued use of the Service after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the revised Agreement.

14. Contact

For questions about this Agreement, please contact:

Email: legal@rugdefense.com
Website: https://rugdefense.com

By using RugWatch, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement in its entirety.

This document is not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you have legal questions about this Agreement, please consult a qualified attorney.