Terms of Service
Use LocalMonero Responsibly.
These terms govern your use of LocalMonero. By downloading or using the application, you agree to these terms. Please read them carefully.
Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using LocalMonero, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the application.
LocalMonero reserves the right to update or modify these terms at any time. Your continued use of the application constitutes acceptance of any changes.
License Grant
LocalMonero grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the application on your personal devices, subject to these terms. This license does not permit:
- Commercial use or resale of the application
- Modification, reverse engineering, or decompilation (except as permitted by open-source licenses)
- Removal of proprietary notices or labels
- Using the application for illegal activities
- Distributing copies without attribution
LocalMonero is open-source software released under the AGPL-3.0 license. You may review, audit, and fork the code according to the license terms.
User Responsibilities
You are solely responsible for:
- Maintaining the security of your device and private keys
- Backing up your seed phrase in a secure location
- Not sharing your wallet addresses or seed phrase with anyone
- Ensuring your use complies with all applicable laws
- Verifying all transactions before confirming them
- Installing security updates promptly
| Your Responsibility | Our Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Keep your seed phrase safe | Encrypt data at rest |
| Use strong device passwords | Use industry-best security |
| Verify transactions before signing | Provide clear UI for transactions |
| Install security updates | Release critical updates promptly |
Lost or Stolen Keys
If your private keys are compromised, LocalMonero cannot recover them or reverse transactions. You must immediately move your funds to a new wallet address.
Disclaimer of Warranties
LocalMonero is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee:
- The application will function without errors or interruptions
- The application is secure against all attacks
- The Monero network will remain operational
- Transactions will complete within a specific timeframe
- The value of Monero or any cryptocurrency
While we strive to maintain high security standards, no software is completely free from vulnerabilities. Use LocalMonero at your own risk.
No false guarantees. No marketing fluff. Just the facts.
Your device, your keys, your funds = your responsibility.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LocalMonero and its developers shall not be liable for:
- Loss or theft of funds due to user error or negligence
- Loss of data or corrupted wallet files
- Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Network congestion or Monero blockchain issues
- Third-party malware or compromised devices
- Loss of profits or business opportunity
Even if advised of the possibility of such damages, the maximum liability of LocalMonero shall not exceed the amount paid by you to use the application (which is zero).
Prohibited Activities
You agree not to use LocalMonero for:
- Illegal activities, money laundering, or terrorism financing
- Hacking, DDoS attacks, or distributing malware
- Violating sanctions or export control laws
- Fraud, scams, or social engineering
- Harassing or threatening other users
- Circumventing security measures or modifying the application
- Violating any applicable laws or regulations
LocalMonero operates globally and complies with international laws. However, we cannot control user behavior on the Monero network itself.
Intellectual Property
The LocalMonero application code is released under the AGPL-3.0 open-source license. You may use, modify, and distribute the code subject to license terms.
Every line of code is auditable. No hidden functionality. Complete transparency for security.
Attribution
If you create derivative works or distributions, you must provide clear attribution to the original LocalMonero project and include a copy of the AGPL-3.0 license.
Trademarks
The "LocalMonero" name and logo are trademarks. You may not use them without explicit permission, except when referring to the original application in a factual manner.
Termination & Severability
LocalMonero may terminate your license to use the application if you violate these terms. Upon termination, your right to use the application ceases immediately.
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and LocalMonero. If you have questions about these terms, please visit our GitHub repository or community forums.
Changes to These Terms
You agree not to use LocalMonero for:
- Update the version number and effective date of these Terms
- Publish a clear notice within the application or on our website
- Provide additional notice when changes materially affect your rights or obligations
Your continued use of LocalMonero after the updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of those changes.