Effective Date: December 22, 2025
These Terms of Service (the "Terms," "Agreement," or "TOS") constitute a legally binding agreement between you ("User," "Miner," "you," or "your") and the operator(s) of this mining pool service (the "Pool," "Service," "we," "us," or "our"). By:
you expressly agree to be bound by these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations. If you are accessing or using the Service on behalf of a company, entity, or organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind such entity to these Terms, and references to "you" shall include such entity.
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, amend, or replace these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes to these Terms will become effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for changes. We may, but are not obligated to, provide notice of material changes via the Service interface or other means.
You must be at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction) to use this Service. By using the Service, you represent and warrant that you meet these age requirements and have the legal capacity to enter into this Agreement.
You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes and in compliance with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws, regulations, and treaties, including but not limited to:
You are solely responsible for determining whether your use of the Service is legal in your jurisdiction and for complying with all applicable laws.
You are solely responsible for:
You agree to immediately notify us of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.
The Service operates as a cryptocurrency mining pool for Bitcoin. The Pool functions solely as a message forwarding service within the Bitcoin network, relaying mining-related messages between miners and the Bitcoin network. We do not aggregate computational resources, process mining operations, or control mining outcomes. All block rewards and transaction fees are distributed automatically by the Bitcoin network itself through the coinbase transaction written into each mined block. We do not distribute, hold, custody, or transmit any cryptocurrency or fiat currency. Reward distribution is determined entirely by the Bitcoin protocol based on the coinbase transaction structure.
The Pool may charge fees as described on the Service interface. We reserve the right to modify fee structures at any time. Continued use of the Service after fee changes constitutes acceptance of the new fee structure.
All block rewards and transaction fees are distributed automatically by the Bitcoin network through the coinbase transaction in each successfully mined block. The Bitcoin protocol itself handles all reward distribution based on the wallet addresses written into the coinbase transaction. We do not hold, custody, transmit, process, or distribute any cryptocurrency or fiat currency. Our only control is determining which wallet addresses and percentages are written into the coinbase transaction, specifically limited to our pool fee percentage as described on the Service interface. We reserve the right to:
We have no control over when blocks are discovered, the amount of block rewards, or how the Bitcoin network distributes rewards from the coinbase transaction beyond determining which wallet addresses are written into the coinbase. All reward distribution occurs automatically on the Bitcoin network; we never possess, control, or transmit the cryptocurrency. We are not responsible for losses resulting from incorrect wallet addresses, cryptocurrency protocol issues, blockchain network problems, or other factors beyond our control. Block rewards are final and irreversible once confirmed on the Bitcoin blockchain.
Mining contributions that do not meet minimum thresholds for inclusion in share calculations may not be compensated. We reserve the right to exclude inactive miners or miners with insufficient valid shares from participating in mining operations as specified on the Service interface or as required by operational necessity. We have no ability to recover or redistribute rewards once they have been sent via blockchain transactions.
You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:
We reserve the right, at our sole discretion and without prior notice or liability, to:
for any reason including but not limited to:
You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by simply disconnecting your mining devices and ceasing to use the Service. Termination does not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination.
Upon termination of your access:
The pool software (M45-Core-goPool) is open source software licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). The source code is available at https://github.com/Distortions81/M45-Core-goPool. Your use of the software is subject to the terms of the AGPL-3.0 license.
All content, features, designs, text, graphics, logos, and other materials displayed on the Service interface (excluding the underlying software) are owned by the Pool operators or licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. The Service name, branding, and visual elements are not part of the AGPL-3.0 licensed software and may not be used without permission.
If you interact with this Service over a network, you have the right to receive the complete corresponding source code under the terms of the AGPL-3.0 license. The source code is publicly available at the repository link above. Any modifications to the software must also be made available under AGPL-3.0 if you run a modified version of the software as a network service.
Our collection, use, and protection of your data are governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. By using the Service, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy. We retain only worker IDs (which contain Bitcoin wallet addresses) and login system user IDs for system operation, and logs are automatically deleted after 3 days under normal operation (logs may be retained longer if systems are offline, inaccessible, or malfunctioning).
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, OR QUIET ENJOYMENT.
WE DO NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT:
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT CRYPTOCURRENCY MINING AND CRYPTOCURRENCY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL RISKS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
YOU ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THESE RISKS.
The Service may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any third-party content, products, services, or websites. Your use of third-party services is at your own risk and subject to their terms and policies.
Nothing contained in the Service constitutes financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals before making any decisions related to cryptocurrency mining, investments, or transactions. We are not financial advisors, and the Service is not intended to provide advice on which you should rely.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE POOL OPERATORS, AFFILIATES, PARTNERS, LICENSORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OFFICERS, OR DIRECTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, OUR TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR THE SERVICE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE GREATER OF (A) THE TOTAL FEES PAID BY YOU TO US IN THE THREE (3) MONTHS PRECEDING THE EVENT GIVING RISE TO LIABILITY, OR (B) ONE HUNDRED U.S. DOLLARS ($100.00 USD).
THE LIMITATIONS IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Pool operators and our affiliates, partners, licensors, service providers, employees, agents, officers, and directors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising out of or relating to:
We reserve the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter subject to indemnification by you, and you agree to cooperate with our defense of such claims.
Before filing a claim, you agree to attempt to resolve any dispute informally by contacting us. We will attempt to resolve disputes in good faith.
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, you agree that any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), or a similar arbitration body in the applicable jurisdiction. The arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis and not as a class, consolidated, or representative action.
YOU AGREE THAT ANY ARBITRATION OR CLAIM SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A CLASS ACTION OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. YOU WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CLASS-WIDE ARBITRATION.
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Pool operates, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any arbitration or legal proceeding shall take place in the jurisdiction specified by the Pool operators.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, network failures, power outages, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
No waiver of any term or condition of these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Our failure to assert any right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy and any other legal notices or policies published by us on the Service, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior or contemporaneous agreements, communications, and proposals, whether oral or written.
You may not assign, transfer, or delegate these Terms or your rights and obligations hereunder without our prior written consent. We may assign or transfer these Terms or our rights and obligations at any time without restriction or notice.
Nothing in these Terms shall be construed to create a partnership, joint venture, employment, or agency relationship between you and the Pool. You have no authority to bind the Pool or make representations on our behalf.
If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us through the communication channels provided on the Service interface.
BY CONNECTING YOUR MINING DEVICE OR SOFTWARE TO THIS POOL, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE TERMS CONSTITUTE A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE POOL OPERATORS.