Terms of Service
Last updated: February 12, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using K.I.T. (Knight Industries Trading), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the software.
2. Description of Service
K.I.T. is an open-source, self-hosted autonomous trading bot that:
- Connects to cryptocurrency exchanges, forex brokers, and other trading platforms via API
- Executes trades based on user-configured strategies and AI-powered decisions
- Provides portfolio management, analysis, and automation tools
- Runs entirely on user-owned hardware
3. License
K.I.T. is released under the MIT License, which grants you the right to:
- Use the software for any purpose (personal or commercial)
- Modify and create derivative works
- Distribute copies of the software
- Include the software in proprietary products
The full license text is available in the LICENSE file in our repository.
4. Risk Acknowledgment
By using K.I.T., you acknowledge and agree that:
- Trading Risk: All trading involves risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. You may lose some or all of your investment.
- Automation Risk: Automated trading systems can malfunction, make errors, or behave unexpectedly. Always monitor your positions.
- Market Risk: Markets can be volatile and unpredictable. K.I.T. cannot predict market movements.
- Technical Risk: Software bugs, API failures, network issues, or hardware problems may result in missed trades or incorrect executions.
- AI Risk: AI-powered features may make decisions that result in losses. AI is not infallible.
5. No Financial Advice
K.I.T. and all associated documentation, tutorials, and communications do NOT constitute financial advice. We are not licensed financial advisors. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions.
6. User Responsibilities
You agree to:
- Use K.I.T. in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
- Secure your API keys and never share them with unauthorized parties
- Use exchange sub-accounts with limited permissions when possible
- Keep your K.I.T. installation updated to the latest version
- Monitor your trading activity and maintain appropriate risk controls
- Report bugs and security vulnerabilities responsibly
7. Prohibited Uses
You may NOT use K.I.T. to:
- Engage in market manipulation, wash trading, or other illegal trading practices
- Violate exchange terms of service or API usage policies
- Trade on behalf of others without proper licensing and authorization
- Circumvent sanctions or engage in money laundering
- Attack, exploit, or abuse trading platforms or other users
8. Disclaimer of Warranties
K.I.T. IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
We do NOT warrant that:
- The software will be error-free or uninterrupted
- Defects will be corrected
- The software will meet your specific requirements
- Any trading strategy will be profitable
9. Limitation of Liability
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, OR USE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE K.I.T.
This limitation applies even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
10. Third-Party Services
K.I.T. integrates with third-party services (exchanges, AI providers, messaging platforms). These services have their own terms of service and privacy policies. You are responsible for complying with those terms.
We are not responsible for:
- Actions taken by exchanges (account freezes, liquidations, etc.)
- API changes or deprecations that affect K.I.T. functionality
- Outages or issues with third-party services
11. Updates and Changes
We may update K.I.T. and these terms at any time. Continued use of K.I.T. after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. Major changes will be announced in our GitHub releases.
12. Intellectual Property
"K.I.T.", "Knight Industries Trading", and associated logos are trademarks. The open-source code is licensed under MIT, but the brand assets may have additional restrictions for commercial use.
13. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the K.I.T. contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the software or violation of these terms.
14. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which you reside, without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
16. Contact
For questions about these terms, please:
- Open an issue on GitHub
- Join our Telegram community
- Email: legal@kitbot.finance