Termsof Service

Welcome to Bitcoin Deepa. These Terms of Service explain the rules for using our website, joining our community and taking part in the things we do, like events, book orders and buying or selling Bitcoin through BitcoinDeepaBot. By using our website, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree with them, please don't use the site.

These terms work together with our Privacy Policy and Return Policy, so please read those too.

About Us

Bitcoin Deepa is a Sri Lankan Bitcoin community. We focus on education, meetups and events, and on sharing helpful Bitcoin resources in Sinhala and English. Our goal is to help more people in Sri Lanka understand Bitcoin and use it safely.

Educational Purpose Only

Everything we share, including articles, books, events, videos and community discussions, is for educational purposes only.

Nothing on this website or in our community is financial, investment, legal or tax advice. We don't tell anyone what to buy, sell or hold. Always do your own research, and speak to a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

Understanding Bitcoin Risks

Bitcoin is exciting, but it comes with real risks. By using our resources, you understand that:

• Prices are volatile: the price of Bitcoin can rise or fall sharply in a short time, and you could lose money.
• Transactions are final: once a Bitcoin or Lightning payment is sent, it usually can't be reversed. Double check addresses and amounts before you send.
• Your keys are your responsibility: you are responsible for your own wallets, private keys and seed phrases. If they are lost or stolen, we can't recover them for you.
• We will never ask for your keys: no one from Bitcoin Deepa will ever ask for your private keys, seed phrase or wallet passwords. Anyone who does is trying to scam you.
• Watch out for scams: be careful of impersonators, fake admins, "guaranteed returns" and investment schemes. If something feels off, ask in the community or contact us directly.

Community Guidelines

We want our Telegram community and events to be friendly, welcoming and useful for everyone. When you take part, please:

• Treat other members with respect, even when you disagree.
• Don't post spam, scams, referral links or unsolicited promotions.
• Don't shill tokens, altcoins or investment schemes.
• Don't harass, threaten or abuse anyone.
• Don't use our spaces for anything illegal.

We may remove messages, or remove or block members, who break these guidelines. We decide this at our own discretion to keep the community safe.

Events and Registrations

Our events are listed and managed through Luma at lu.ma/bitcoindeepa. When you register for an event, Luma's own terms and privacy policy also apply.

Event dates, times, venues, speakers and agendas may change, and events may sometimes be postponed or cancelled. We'll do our best to let registered attendees know in advance. Please follow the venue rules and our community guidelines while attending.

Book Orders and Purchases

You can order the Sinhala edition of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" (බිට්කොයින් පෙළහර) through our website. When you place an order:

• Prices: all prices are shown in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). Prices and promotional offers may change at any time, but the price you pay is the one shown when you place your order.
• Payments: payments are processed securely through internet payment gateways (IPGs). We don't see or store your full card details.
• Delivery: we currently deliver within Sri Lanka only. Delivery times shown on the website are estimates, and delays can sometimes happen.
• Availability: stock is limited. If we can't fulfil your order, we'll contact you and give you a full refund.
• Returns and refunds: if your book arrives damaged, or you receive the wrong item, please contact us and we'll make it right. Full details are in our Return Policy.

Buying and Selling Bitcoin with BitcoinDeepaBot

You can buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) with Sri Lankan Rupees through BitcoinDeepaBot, our Telegram bot and mini app at t.me/bitcoindeepabot. When you use it to buy or sell:

• Identity verification: you'll need to complete identity verification (KYC) before you can buy or sell. We may ask for more information, or limit or decline a transaction, when we need to for legal or compliance reasons.
• Prices and fees: prices are shown in LKR and follow the market, so they change all the time. The price and any fees are shown before you confirm, and a quote is only valid for a short time.
• Payments and payouts: LKR payments for buying Bitcoin are processed through internet payment gateways (IPGs). When you sell, we send the LKR amount to the payout method you provide.
• No card payments: in line with Central Bank of Sri Lanka guidance on virtual currencies, debit and credit cards can't be used to buy Bitcoin. Please use one of the non-card payment options shown in the bot.
• Trades are final: once a buy or sell is confirmed, it can't be cancelled or reversed. We don't offer refunds because the price of Bitcoin went up or down after your trade. If a trade can't be completed, any refund is made to your bank account only, as explained in our Return Policy.
• Your bot wallet: Bitcoin you buy is added to your BitcoinDeepaBot wallet. Anyone with access to your Telegram account may be able to use your wallet, so keep your Telegram account secure and turn on two-step verification. For larger amounts, consider moving your Bitcoin to a wallet where you hold the keys yourself.
• Fair use: use only your own money and accounts, and don't use the bot for fraud, money laundering or anything illegal. We may suspend or close accounts that break these rules, and we may report suspicious activity to the authorities where the law requires it.

Choosing to buy or sell Bitcoin is your own decision. Please read the Educational Purpose Only and Understanding Bitcoin Risks sections above before you trade.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website links to, and works with, services run by other people and companies. These include:

• Our Telegram community and channels
• BitcoinDeepaBot, our Telegram Lightning wallet and tip bot, and the wallet provider it runs on
• Luma, for event listings and registrations
• Our blog and other educational resources
• Internet payment gateways (IPGs) and other payment processors
• Other external websites we link to

Each of these services has its own terms and privacy policy. We don't control them and we aren't responsible for their content, availability or how they handle your information. Please review their terms before you use them.

Intellectual Property

The source code of this website is open source and released under the MIT License. You can find the full license on our License page.

Our name, logo and branding, and content such as the Sinhala book translation, articles and event materials, belong to Bitcoin Deepa or their respective owners. Please don't copy, republish or sell them without permission. Sharing links to our content is always welcome.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Our website and everything on it is provided "as is" and "as available". We work hard to keep information accurate and up to date, but we can't promise that it is always complete, correct or current, or that the website will always be available or free of errors. Price data and conversion tools are provided for reference only.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Bitcoin Deepa and its organisers, volunteers and contributors are not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage that comes from using our website, community or resources. This includes any loss of funds, Bitcoin, profits or data, or any decisions you make based on our content. Nothing in these terms limits any rights you have that can't be excluded under Sri Lankan law.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Sri Lanka. Any disputes relating to these terms or to our website will be handled by the courts of Sri Lanka.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. When we do, we'll post the new version on this page with a new "Last updated" date. If you keep using our website after changes are posted, it means you accept the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these terms, please contact us. You can also read our Privacy Policy to learn how we handle your information.