Terms of Service
Last updated: January 27, 2026
1. Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using TaoScope ("Service"), available at taoscope.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Service.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
2. Description of Service
TaoScope is a blockchain explorer and analytics platform for the Bittensor network. Our Service provides:
- Real-time network statistics and data visualization
- Subnet, validator, and miner information
- Historical charts and analytics
- Wallet integration for viewing balances (read-only)
- Price tracking and alerts via Telegram bots
- Delegation calculator and comparison tools
3. User Responsibilities
By using TaoScope, you agree to:
- Use the Service only for lawful purposes
- Not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Service
- Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Service
- Not use automated systems or bots to access the Service excessively
- Not use the Service for any illegal activities
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
4. No Financial Advice
IMPORTANT: TaoScope does NOT provide financial, investment, legal, or tax advice.
- All information is provided for informational purposes only
- We do not recommend any particular investment or trading strategy
- You should conduct your own research (DYOR) before making any decisions
- Past performance is not indicative of future results
- Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky
Always consult with qualified professionals before making financial decisions.
5. Data Accuracy
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information:
- Data is sourced from the Bittensor blockchain and third-party APIs
- We cannot guarantee 100% accuracy or real-time updates at all times
- Delays, errors, or discrepancies may occur
- Price data is provided by CoinGecko and may vary from other sources
- Users should verify critical information from multiple sources
6. Wallet Integration
Our wallet integration feature allows you to view your Bittensor holdings:
- We only read publicly available blockchain data
- We never request or have access to your private keys
- Wallet connections are handled entirely by your browser extension
- We do not store your wallet addresses on our servers
- You are solely responsible for the security of your wallet
Never share your private keys or seed phrase with anyone, including TaoScope.
7. Third-Party Services
TaoScope integrates with third-party services and may contain links to external websites:
- We are not responsible for third-party content or services
- Third-party services have their own terms and privacy policies
- Use of third-party services is at your own risk
- We do not endorse any third-party products or services
8. Intellectual Property
The TaoScope name, logo, and original content are protected by intellectual property laws:
- The TaoScope brand and logo are proprietary
- Our original code is available under open-source licenses where applicable
- Blockchain data is public and not owned by TaoScope
- You may not use our branding without permission
9. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- TaoScope is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind
- We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
- We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Service
- We are not responsible for any losses resulting from reliance on information provided by the Service
- We are not liable for any losses related to cryptocurrency investments or trading
10. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TaoScope, its operators, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Service, violation of these Terms, or violation of any rights of a third party.
11. Service Availability
We strive to maintain high availability, but:
- We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service
- We may modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time
- Scheduled maintenance may temporarily affect availability
- External factors (blockchain congestion, API limits) may impact performance
12. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation first, and if necessary, through binding arbitration.
13. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms shall otherwise remain in full force and effect.
14. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
- Twitter: @TaoScope
- Telegram: @TaoScopeCommunity
- Discord: TaoScope Server