Terms of Service & Disclaimer

1. Acceptance of Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of BCMonster.com ("BCMonster", "we", "our", or "the Pool"). By accessing or using BCMonster, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Pool.

2. Mining Pool Services

BCMonster operates a cryptocurrency mining pool for Bitcoin (BTC). We provide infrastructure for miners to combine computational power and share block rewards according to their contributed hashrate.

2.1 Pool vs Solo Mining

• Pool Mining: Shares rewards proportionally based on contributed work
• Solo Mining: Full block reward to the miner who finds the block (minus pool fee)

2.2 Fees

BCMonster charges fees as displayed on the pool website. Fees are subject to change with reasonable notice.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of BCMonster, you agree to:

• Provide accurate wallet addresses for payouts
• Use mining software compatible with our stratum servers
• Not engage in any attacks, exploits, or malicious activities against the Pool
• Not attempt to manipulate share difficulty or payout calculations
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction

4. Risk Acknowledgment & Disclaimer

4.1 Mining Risks

• No Guaranteed Returns: Mining profitability depends on network difficulty, Bitcoin price, electricity costs, and pool luck
• Block Variance: Time between blocks found can vary significantly from expected averages
• Equipment Costs: Mining hardware and electricity expenses may exceed mining rewards
• Network Changes: Bitcoin protocol changes may affect mining operations

4.2 Cryptocurrency Risks

• Price Volatility: Bitcoin value can fluctuate dramatically
• Regulatory Risk: Laws governing cryptocurrency may change
• Security Risk: Loss of wallet private keys results in permanent loss of funds
• Transaction Irreversibility: Bitcoin transactions cannot be reversed

4.3 Pool-Specific Risks

• Pool Downtime: Server maintenance or technical issues may interrupt mining
• Orphaned Blocks: Found blocks may not be accepted by the Bitcoin network
• Payment Delays: Payouts require blockchain confirmations (typically 100+ blocks)
• Minimum Payout Threshold: Balances below minimum threshold remain unpaid

5. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:

• BCMonster is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• We are not liable for lost profits, mining rewards, or cryptocurrency value changes
• We are not responsible for third-party wallet services or blockchain network issues
• We are not liable for damages resulting from pool downtime, orphaned blocks, or technical failures
• Our total liability shall not exceed the fees paid by you in the preceding 30 days

6. Payouts & Withdrawals

• Payouts are processed to the Bitcoin address associated with your mining workers
• Minimum payout threshold and fee structure are displayed on the pool website
• Immature balances require 100+ confirmations before becoming available
• We reserve the right to withhold payouts if fraud or abuse is suspected
• Verify your wallet address carefully - incorrect addresses result in permanent loss

7. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Share withholding attacks or any form of pool manipulation
• DDoS attacks or attempts to disrupt pool services
• Exploiting bugs or vulnerabilities for unfair advantage
• Using the pool for money laundering or illegal activities
• Creating fake workers or inflating hashrate statistics

Violation may result in immediate account termination and forfeiture of unpaid balances.

8. Privacy & Data

We collect minimal data necessary for pool operation:

• IP addresses for connection management and security
• Mining statistics (hashrate, shares, worker names)
• Wallet addresses for payouts

We do not sell your data to third parties. Data may be retained for operational and security purposes.

9. Service Modifications & Termination

BCMonster reserves the right to:

• Modify these Terms with reasonable notice
• Change fee structures, payout methods, or pool configurations
• Temporarily suspend services for maintenance
• Terminate the pool with 30 days notice (all earned balances will be paid out)
• Ban users who violate these Terms

10. No Investment Advice

11. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where BCMonster operates. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

12. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms, please contact us through the pool's official communication channels.

Last Updated: February 14, 2026 | BCMonster.com