Terms and Conditions of Use
Last updated: November 11, 2026
Welcome to BitRef.com ("BitRef", "we", "us", or "our"). BitRef is a Bitcoin blockchain explorer that provides access to publicly available information from the Bitcoin blockchain.
By accessing or using BitRef.com (the "Website"), you agree to these Terms of Use ("Terms"). If you do not agree with these Terms, please discontinue using the Website.
1. Nature of the Service
BitRef is a Bitcoin-only blockchain explorer that displays and provides access to publicly available information from the Bitcoin blockchain.
The Website provides informational tools and services that allow users to explore Bitcoin transactions, addresses, blocks, and other publicly available blockchain data.
BitRef does not operate as a cryptocurrency exchange, wallet provider, payment processor, financial institution, broker, or custodian.
BitRef does not hold, manage, control, or have access to users' Bitcoin or other digital assets, wallets, or private keys. We cannot access, move, withdraw, recover, freeze, or otherwise interfere with anyone's funds.
The Website only displays publicly available blockchain information and provides tools that work with information already available on the Bitcoin network.
BitRef cannot cancel, reverse, replace, modify, or redirect Bitcoin transactions, change transaction output addresses, or otherwise interfere with transactions broadcast to the Bitcoin network.
2. Bitcoin Only
BitRef is a Bitcoin-only blockchain explorer.
The Website is dedicated exclusively to the Bitcoin blockchain and does not provide support for alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins), tokens, or unrelated blockchain networks.
References to other technologies, protocols, or projects, if any, are provided solely for informational or technical context and do not imply support for those networks or assets.
3. No Investment or Financial Advice
All information provided on BitRef is for general informational and educational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website constitutes, or should be interpreted as, investment, financial, trading, legal, tax, accounting, or other professional advice.
The information provided should not be used as the basis for making investment decisions or engaging in any financial or commercial transaction.
BitRef does not recommend, endorse, or solicit the purchase, sale, holding, or exchange of Bitcoin or any other financial asset.
You are solely responsible for your own financial decisions and should consult qualified professionals where appropriate.
4. Data Accuracy and Reliability
BitRef displays information obtained from the Bitcoin blockchain and other sources that we believe to be reliable.
However, we do not independently verify all information and cannot guarantee that any data displayed on the Website is accurate, complete, current, or free from errors.
Blockchain information may be delayed, incomplete, temporarily unavailable, or subject to changes in how it is presented or interpreted.
Although Bitcoin transactions are generally immutable once sufficiently confirmed, unconfirmed transactions may be replaced, dropped, or otherwise not included in a block. Blockchain reorganizations may also temporarily affect transaction and block confirmation status.
You are responsible for independently verifying any information obtained through the Website before relying on it.
5. No Warranty
THIS WEBSITE AND ALL INFORMATION, CONTENT, FEATURES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH IT ARE OFFERED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BITREF DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, ACCURACY, AVAILABILITY, AND UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION.
WE MAKE NO GUARANTEE THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES, THAT ITS FEATURES WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION, OR THAT THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED WILL BE ACCURATE, COMPLETE, RELIABLE, OR UP TO DATE.
YOU USE THE WEBSITE ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BITREF AND ITS OWNERS, OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, AFFILIATES, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE WEBSITE.
THIS INCLUDES, WITHOUT LIMITATION:
- Errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or ambiguities in information displayed on the Website.
- Website downtime, interruptions, delays, failures, or technical malfunctions.
- Loss of Bitcoin or other digital assets.
- Loss of profits, revenue, business opportunities, or business interruption.
- Loss, corruption, or unavailability of data or information.
- Reliance on information obtained through the Website.
- Actions or omissions of third-party service providers.
- Any inability to access or use the Website or its features.
THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY AND EVEN IF BITREF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited under applicable law.
7. No Control Over the Bitcoin Network
BitRef is an independent website and does not control, operate, or maintain the Bitcoin network.
The Bitcoin network is decentralized and operates independently of BitRef. Its functionality, transaction processing, confirmation times, fees, network congestion, consensus rules, and other characteristics are outside our control.
We are not responsible for network disruptions, protocol changes, mining activity, blockchain reorganizations, transaction delays, or other events affecting the Bitcoin network.
The Website's displayed information may differ from information presented by other Bitcoin nodes, explorers, or data providers due to differences in data sources, synchronization, indexing, or interpretation.
8. Website Availability and Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, restrict, discontinue, or remove any part of the Website or its functionality at any time, with or without prior notice.
We do not guarantee continuous availability or uninterrupted access to the Website.
We may also introduce new features, modify existing tools, or change how information is displayed without prior notice.
9. Acceptable Use
You agree to use BitRef only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
You must not:
- Attempt to disrupt, damage, or interfere with the Website's operation or infrastructure.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems, servers, or services.
- Use automated tools, scripts, or bots in a manner that places excessive load on the Website or interferes with its operation.
- Attempt to circumvent security measures, rate limits, or access restrictions.
- Use the Website to distribute malware, conduct attacks, or engage in unlawful activities.
- Misrepresent information obtained from BitRef or imply that BitRef endorses any particular transaction, address, or activity.
We reserve the right to restrict or block access to users or automated systems that violate these Terms or threaten the security, stability, or availability of the Website.
10. No Advertising and External Links
Out of respect for the Bitcoin community, BitRef does not display third-party advertising.
The Website generally avoids linking to external websites. However, links may occasionally be provided for informational or technical reference purposes, including references to Bitcoin documentation, open-source projects, community contributors, and other relevant resources.
External links are provided solely for convenience and informational purposes.
BitRef does not control or endorse external websites, their content, products, services, or privacy practices. We are not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your use of third-party websites.
Accessing external websites is entirely at your own risk.
11. Intellectual Property and Trademark Rights
Unless otherwise stated, the Website's design, branding, original content, graphics, software, and other materials are owned by or licensed to BitRef and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
BitRef is a registered trademark in the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), including its word mark (text) and figurative mark (graphical representation/logo). All rights associated with these registered trademarks are reserved.
You may not use, reproduce, copy, modify, distribute, or otherwise exploit the BitRef name, logo, or other registered trademark elements without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.
You may access and use the information displayed on BitRef for personal, educational, research, and other lawful purposes.
When reproducing, publishing, redistributing, or otherwise using information obtained from BitRef, you must provide appropriate attribution by clearly mentioning BitRef.com as the source.
Attribution should include a reference or link to the original Website whenever reasonably possible.
This requirement does not apply to Bitcoin blockchain data itself, which is publicly available and is not owned by BitRef.
Open-source software and third-party materials remain subject to their respective licenses and attribution requirements.
12. Cookies and Website Security
BitRef uses security-related cookies and similar technologies provided by Cloudflare to protect the Website against malicious traffic, automated attacks, and other security threats.
These cookies are necessary for the proper operation, security, and availability of the Website and cannot be disabled without potentially affecting its functionality or security.
For additional information about data processing and cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
13. Privacy
Your use of the Website may involve the processing of certain technical information, such as IP addresses, browser information, and security-related data, as necessary to operate, maintain, and protect the Website.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle information and use cookies and similar technologies.
14. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.
Any changes will become effective when published on this page. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate when the Terms were most recently revised.
Your continued use of the Website following the publication of updated Terms constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
15. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the operator of BitRef, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
Any disputes arising from or relating to the use of the Website shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts, subject to any mandatory consumer protection provisions under applicable law.
