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Terms of Service

Last updated: January 20, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing, downloading, installing, or using QuantIDE ("the Software", "the Service", "the Platform"), you ("User", "you", "your") agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"), our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using or accessing the Software.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Blackshore Technologies LLC("Company", "we", "us", "our"). Your continued use of the Software constitutes acceptance of any modifications to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

QuantIDE is a software development environment that incorporates artificial intelligence capabilities to assist users in developing, testing, and deploying algorithmic trading strategies. The Software provides:

  • AI-assisted code generation for trading algorithms
  • Backtesting and simulation tools
  • Integration capabilities with third-party brokers and exchanges
  • Strategy development and optimization tools
  • Data analysis and visualization features

3. CRITICAL FINANCIAL DISCLAIMERS

3.1 Not Financial Advice

BLACKSHORE TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL, INVESTMENT, LEGAL, TAX, OR TRADING ADVICE. The Software is a development tool only. Nothing contained in the Software, its documentation, outputs, generated code, or any communications from QuantIDE constitutes financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice.

You should consult with qualified professionals (including licensed financial advisors, attorneys, and accountants) before making any financial decisions or engaging in trading activities.

3.2 Trading Risk Warning

TRADING FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS AND IS NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You could lose some or all of your invested capital.

  • Algorithmic trading carries additional risks including but not limited to: software failures, connectivity issues, latency problems, unexpected market conditions, and system errors
  • Backtested or simulated performance results have inherent limitations and do not represent actual trading
  • Hypothetical results do not account for slippage, commissions, market impact, or other real-world trading costs
  • Markets can move against your position rapidly, potentially resulting in losses exceeding your initial investment
  • Leverage and margin trading significantly amplify both potential gains and potential losses

3.3 No Guarantees

WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND REGARDING:

  • The profitability or performance of any trading strategy
  • The accuracy, reliability, or correctness of AI-generated code
  • The suitability of the Software for any particular purpose
  • The accuracy of backtesting results or simulations
  • The continuous, uninterrupted, or error-free operation of the Software
  • The accuracy of any market data or information provided

4. AI-GENERATED CONTENT DISCLAIMERS

4.1 Nature of AI-Generated Code

The Software utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning models to generate code and provide suggestions. You acknowledge and agree that:

  • AI-generated code may contain errors, bugs, security vulnerabilities, or logical flaws
  • AI outputs are probabilistic and may produce different results for similar inputs
  • AI models may generate code that appears functional but produces incorrect or unexpected results
  • AI does not understand financial markets, trading, or the consequences of its outputs
  • AI-generated strategies have not been verified, tested, or approved by any financial authority

4.2 User Responsibility for AI Outputs

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING, UNDERSTANDING, TESTING, AND VALIDATING ALL AI-GENERATED CODE BEFORE USE. You must independently verify that any code or strategy is correct, secure, and suitable for your purposes before deploying it in any live trading environment.

We strongly recommend that you:

  • Thoroughly review all generated code line by line
  • Test extensively in simulated environments before live deployment
  • Start with minimal capital and scale gradually
  • Implement proper risk management and position sizing
  • Monitor all automated systems continuously
  • Have manual override capabilities in place

4.3 AI Limitations

AI technology has inherent limitations including but not limited to:

  • Potential for "hallucinations" or generating plausible-sounding but incorrect information
  • Inability to guarantee logical correctness or optimal solutions
  • Lack of true understanding of financial markets or trading dynamics
  • Potential bias in training data that may affect outputs
  • Inability to predict or account for unprecedented market events

5. Limitation of Liability

5.1 No Liability for Losses

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BLACKSHORE TECHNOLOGIES, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:

  • Trading losses or lost profits
  • Financial losses of any kind
  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Loss of data, revenue, business opportunities, or goodwill
  • Damages arising from system failures, errors, or interruptions
  • Damages arising from unauthorized access or security breaches
  • Damages arising from third-party services, APIs, or integrations
  • Damages arising from AI-generated code, suggestions, or outputs
  • Damages arising from reliance on any information provided by the Software

This limitation applies regardless of the theory of liability (contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise), even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

5.2 Maximum Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, AND CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO US, IF ANY, IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

5.3 Essential Purpose

THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY LIMITED REMEDY SPECIFIED IN THESE TERMS IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

6. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Blackshore Technologies, its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Software
  • Your trading activities, whether or not using strategies developed with the Software
  • Your violation of these Terms
  • Your violation of any applicable laws or regulations
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any claims by third parties related to your use of the Software
  • Any disputes with brokers, exchanges, or other financial service providers
  • Any tax obligations arising from your trading activities

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

  • IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
  • FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
  • NON-INFRINGEMENT
  • ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY
  • UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION
  • CORRECTION OF DEFECTS
  • FREEDOM FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above exclusions may not apply to you. In such jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.

8. User Responsibilities and Representations

By using the Software, you represent and warrant that:

  • You are at least 18 years of age (or the age of majority in your jurisdiction)
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • You are not located in a jurisdiction where use of the Software is prohibited
  • You will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations
  • You understand the risks of algorithmic trading and have the financial capability to bear potential losses
  • You will not use the Software for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
  • You will not attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software
  • You are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your accounts, API keys, and credentials
  • You will not use the Software to manipulate markets or engage in any form of market abuse
  • You understand that you are solely responsible for any tax obligations arising from your trading activities

9. Third-Party Services and Integrations

The Software may integrate with or allow connections to third-party services including but not limited to brokers, exchanges, data providers, and APIs. You acknowledge that:

  • We are not responsible for the availability, accuracy, or reliability of third-party services
  • Your use of third-party services is subject to their respective terms and conditions
  • We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for any third-party services
  • You are solely responsible for your relationships with third-party service providers
  • Third-party services may change, become unavailable, or discontinue without notice
  • We are not liable for any losses resulting from third-party service failures or changes

10. Intellectual Property

The Software, including its code, design, documentation, and all related intellectual property, is owned by Blackshore Technologies LLCand protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Code and strategies you develop using the Software remain your property. However, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use anonymized, aggregated data about Software usage for purposes of improving our services.

11. Data and Privacy

The Software runs locally on your machine. Your trading strategies, code, and data are stored locally and are not transmitted to our servers except as necessary for:

  • License verification and authentication
  • AI model interactions (which may be processed by third-party AI providers)
  • Software updates and crash reporting
  • Usage analytics (anonymized)

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for detailed information about data collection and handling.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Software immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if you breach these Terms.

Upon termination, your right to use the Software will cease immediately. Provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination, including ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

13.2 Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Software shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in English and shall take place in Wilmington, Delaware, or remotely at the arbitrator's discretion.

13.3 Class Action Waiver

YOU AGREE THAT ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED, OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. You waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.

13.4 Time Limitation

Any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to these Terms or the Software must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose, or be forever barred.

14. Regulatory Compliance

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of the Software and any trading activities comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

  • Securities laws and regulations
  • Commodities and derivatives regulations
  • Anti-money laundering (AML) requirements
  • Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements
  • Tax reporting obligations
  • Data protection and privacy laws
  • Export control regulations

Blackshore Technologies LLCis not registered as a broker-dealer, investment advisor, or commodity trading advisor with any regulatory authority. The Software is a development tool and does not constitute a regulated financial service.

15. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by posting the updated Terms on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Your continued use of the Software after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. If you do not agree to the modified Terms, you must discontinue use of the Software.

16. 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 and enforceable.

17. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Software, constitute the entire agreement between you and Blackshore Technologies LLCconcerning the Software and supersede all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

18. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: support@quantide.io
Website: https://www.quantide.io

Acknowledgment

BY USING QUANTIDE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. YOU ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THESE TERMS CONSTITUTE A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND BLACKSHORE TECHNOLOGIES.

YOU SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FINANCIAL RISK DISCLAIMERS, AI DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY, INDEMNIFICATION OBLIGATIONS, ARBITRATION AGREEMENT, AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER CONTAINED IN THESE TERMS.