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Terms of Service

Last updated: 2026-05-26

This is a working draft. Final terms will be published before the public launch of JanusLab. The substance below is what we currently intend; the exact wording will be reviewed by counsel before it becomes binding.

JanusLab is a research and paper-trading platform for Indian markets. By using JanusLab you agree to the terms below.

1. What JanusLab is — and isn't

JanusLab is a software-as-a-service tool for research, backtesting, and paper-trading of algorithmic trading strategies. It is not a broker, not a registered investment advisor, and does not provide financial advice. All trading decisions remain yours.

JanusLab connects to Zerodha Kite Connect for market data and (in future, opt-in) order execution. Your broker relationship is with Zerodha, not JanusLab. Brokerage charges, regulatory fees, and order execution are governed by Zerodha's own terms.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and resident in India to use JanusLab. By signing up you confirm you meet both conditions.

3. Your account

You're responsible for keeping your password, OTP codes, and Kite Connect access tokens secure. JanusLab will never ask for your password by email. Suspicious activity in your account should be reported to support@januslab.in immediately.

4. Acceptable use

You agree not to:

  • Reverse-engineer or scrape the platform beyond what's permitted by the documented API
  • Use JanusLab to abuse Zerodha's API quotas (rate limits, historical data caps) — your usage counts against your broker quota too
  • Share account credentials with other people; each account is individual
  • Use JanusLab for market manipulation, layering, spoofing, or any activity that violates SEBI regulations

5. Paid plans (when available)

Subscription fees are billed in advance via Razorpay. Cancel any time from your account; the cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. Refunds are pro-rated only for downtime that exceeds our published uptime SLA.

6. Live trading (when available)

Live order routing is opt-in per trade in the initial release. You explicitly confirm each order before it's placed. JanusLab will never trade on your behalf without that explicit confirmation.

7. Limitation of liability

Markets are inherently risky. Backtests do not guarantee future returns. JanusLab is not liable for trading losses arising from decisions you make using the platform, except where required by law.

The total liability of JanusLab to any user in any 12-month period is capped at the subscription fees paid by that user in that period.

8. Termination

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, abuse the platform, or operate in bad faith. We'll notify you by email and give you 30 days to export your data unless the violation is severe or ongoing.

9. Changes to these terms

We'll email you at least 14 days before any material change to these terms. Continued use after that period implies acceptance.

10. Contact

For any question about these terms, write to support@januslab.in.

Governing law: India. Jurisdiction: courts in Bengaluru.