> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.husher.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.husher.io/documentation/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-responsibility.md).

# Compliance & Responsibility

How compliance responsibilities are distributed across Husher, its Exchange Service Providers, and the users of the platform

Husher operates as a non-custodial routing interface. We do not hold funds, custody assets, or perform regulated financial activities ourselves. This page explains how compliance is handled, the role of third-party execution providers, and where responsibility lies.

```mermaid
flowchart LR
    U[User]
    H[Husher]
    E[Exchange Service Providers]
    C[Centralized Exchanges]
    A[Authorities]

    U -->|Initiates swap<br>and sends funds| E
    U -->|Uses interface| H

    H -->|Routes and monitors execution| E
    H -->|Non-custodial software layer| U

    E -->|Executes trades| C
    E -->|AML & reporting obligations| A

    C -->|Provides liquidity only| E

    %% Brand-aligned colors (navy-based)
    classDef user fill:#0B1F33,stroke:#0B1F33,color:#FFFFFF
    classDef husher fill:#F8FAFC,stroke:#0B1F33,color:#0B1F33
    classDef esp fill:#0F2A44,stroke:#1E3A5F,color:#FFFFFF
    classDef cex fill:#123A5F,stroke:#1E4E8C,color:#FFFFFF
    classDef auth fill:#1E293B,stroke:#334155,color:#FFFFFF

    class U user
    class H husher
    class E esp
    class C cex
    class A auth
```

{% hint style="info" %}
Husher is software, not a regulated financial institution. Execution and the associated compliance obligations sit with the independent Exchange Service Providers (ESPs) that process trades.
{% endhint %}

### Explore this section

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>AML Overview</strong></td><td>How anti-money-laundering responsibilities are handled, and what Husher prohibits.</td><td><a href="/documentation/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-responsibility/aml-overview.md">AML Overview</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>ESP-Level Compliance Enforcement</strong></td><td>What compliance practices Exchange Service Providers may apply to transactions.</td><td><a href="/documentation/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-responsibility/esp-level-compliance-enforcement.md">ESP-Level Compliance Enforcement</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Jurisdictional Notes</strong></td><td>Husher's registration status, user responsibilities, and the limits of platform-level advice.</td><td><a href="/documentation/legal-and-compliance/compliance-and-responsibility/jurisdictional-notes.md">Jurisdictional Notes</a></td></tr></tbody></table>