Legal Disclaimer

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Information Published on Bitcoin.org

The website Bitcoin.org (hereinafter, referred to as the "Website") provides information and material of a general nature. You are not authorized and should not rely on the Website for legal advice, business advice, or advice of any kind. You act at your own risk in reliance on the contents of the Website. Should you make a decision to act or not act, you should contact a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction in which you need assistance. The owners of, or contributors to, the Website are not responsible for any actions, decisions, or behaviors taken or not taken by you in reliance upon the Website.

Translations

The Website may contain translations of the English version of its content. These translations are provided for convenience only. In the event of any conflict between the English version and the translated version, the English version shall take precedence. If you notice any inconsistencies, please report them via support@bitcoin.org.

Risks Related to the Use of Bitcoin

The Website will not be responsible for any losses, damages, or claims arising from events falling within the following categories:

  • Mistakes made by the user of any Bitcoin-related software or service, e.g., forgotten passwords, incorrect transactions, or accidental deletion of data.
  • Software problems of the Website and/or any Bitcoin-related software or service, e.g., corrupted files, incorrectly processed actions, unsafe libraries, or malware affecting the Website or related software.
  • Technical failures in the hardware of the user of any Bitcoin-related software or service, e.g., data loss due to a faulty or damaged device.
  • Security problems experienced by the user of any Bitcoin-related software or service, e.g., unauthorized access to users’ accounts or data.
  • Actions or inactions of third parties and/or events experienced by third parties, e.g., bankruptcy of service providers, security attacks on service providers, or fraud conducted by third parties.

Investment Risks

Engaging with Bitcoin may lead to financial loss over short or long periods. Users should expect significant fluctuations in value or performance. The information published on the Website cannot guarantee that users of Bitcoin will not lose money.

Compliance with Tax Obligations

Users of the Website are solely responsible for determining what, if any, taxes apply to their interactions with Bitcoin. The owners of, or contributors to, the Website are not responsible for determining the taxes that apply to your transactions or activities.

The Website Does Not Store, Send, or Receive Bitcoin

The Website does not store, send, or receive Bitcoin. This is because Bitcoin exists only by virtue of the ownership or operational record maintained in the Bitcoin network. Any transfer or interaction with Bitcoin occurs within the Bitcoin network, not on the Website.

No Warranties

The Website is provided on an "as is" basis without any warranties of any kind regarding the Website and/or any content, data, materials, or services provided on the Website.

Limitation of Liability

Unless otherwise required by law, the owners of, or contributors to, the Website shall not be liable for any damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, loss of use, loss of profits, or loss of data arising out of or in any way connected with the use of the Website.

Arbitration

Users of the Website agree to arbitrate any dispute arising from or in connection with the Website or this disclaimer, except for disputes related to copyrights, logos, trademarks, trade names, trade secrets, or patents.

Last Amendment

This disclaimer was last amended on July 24, 2025.