Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Rug Cleaner ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, you must not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Rug Cleaner provides automated cryptocurrency analysis tools that scan blockchain data to identify potential security risks, including but not limited to rug pulls, sell restrictions, fee traps, and malicious patterns. All analysis is provided solely for informational purposes.

2A. Market Intelligence and Macro Risk Engine

Rug Cleaner also provides market intelligence services through its Macro Risk Engine, which includes:

• Market Stress Index (MSI) — A composite score measuring market stress conditions
• Early Warning Index (EWI) — Tiered alerts for elevated crash risk
• Medium-Term Warning (MTW) — Detection of sustained stress regimes

These indicators are derived from publicly available market data and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not constitute trading signals, investment recommendations, or timing advice.

3. No Financial, Trading, or Legal Advice

4. Accuracy Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy, our analysis may contain errors or omissions:

• We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.
• Algorithmic detection may generate false positives or negatives.
• Users are responsible for independent verification of all results.
• No tool can provide 100% accurate predictions of market behavior, malicious intent, or rug-pull risk.

5. Risk Acknowledgment

6. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

• Rug Cleaner shall not be liable for any investment losses or damages.
• Our total liability is strictly limited to the fees you paid, if any, for using the Service.
• The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Perform your own due diligence and research.
• Consult professionals before making financial decisions.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
• Use the Service at your own discretion and risk.
• Not rely solely on our analysis for investment decisions.

8. Prohibited Uses

You may not use the Service for:

• Market manipulation, fraud, or illegal activity.
• Circumventing rate limits or usage restrictions.
• Reverse engineering, decompiling, or attempting to extract algorithms.
• Redistributing or reselling analysis without proper authorization.

9. Intellectual Property

All content, algorithms, and analysis methods are proprietary to Rug Cleaner. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the Service in accordance with these Terms.

10. Service Availability

We strive to maintain availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. Service may be suspended, modified, or terminated without notice for maintenance, updates, or operational reasons.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the Service after changes means you accept the modified Terms.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at info@rugcleaner.io.

13. Automated Analysis Limitations

Rug Cleaner uses automated systems to analyze blockchain data and detect patterns. You acknowledge and agree that:

• Automated outputs are probabilistic and may be inaccurate.
• Confidence scores, predictions, or classifications are not guarantees of truth or safety.
• Automated detection cannot replace independent research or professional financial, legal, tax, or compliance advice.

14. Macro Risk Engine Limitations

The Macro Risk Engine (MSI, EWI, MTW) is subject to additional limitations:

• Historical validation does not guarantee future performance.
• Market conditions may change in ways that invalidate historical patterns.
• The engine may generate false positives (warnings without subsequent crashes) or false negatives (missed events).
• Lead times and detection rates are based on historical backtests and may not be replicated in real-time.
• External data sources (economic data, market feeds) may experience delays, errors, or outages.
• The engine is not designed for high-frequency trading or intraday decision-making.

15. Third-Party Data

The Service incorporates data from third-party sources including but not limited to:

• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — St. Louis Fed
• Yahoo Finance — Market data
• Cryptocurrency exchanges — Price and volume data

We do not control these data sources and are not responsible for their accuracy, availability, or timeliness. Third-party data is provided "as is" and may be subject to their own terms of use and limitations.