Risk disclosure
Draft — not reviewed by a lawyer
- 01
You can lose everything
Tokens can fall to zero or never trade at all. Only commit what you can afford to lose entirely.
- 02
Projects fail
Teams can miss goals, abandon development or never deliver what they describe.
- 03
Scams and creator risk
Creators can lie, impersonate others or link to malicious sites. ICO does not verify creators or their claims.
- 04
Smart-contract risk
On-chain programs can contain bugs that lock or lose funds, even after audits. ICO's program is not yet built or audited.
- 05
Liquidity and volatility
New tokens often have thin markets. Prices can swing sharply and you may not be able to sell at the price you want.
- 06
Regulatory uncertainty
Laws on token sales differ by country and are changing. An offering may be restricted where you live, and rules may change after you take part.
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Tax
Buying, receiving or selling tokens may have tax consequences. Get advice for your situation.
- 08
Tokens are not equity
A token is not a share. It does not give ownership, dividends, votes or any claim on a company, unless an offering explicitly and lawfully says so.
- 09
Prototype status
Rules on ICO are currently displayed, not enforced. No funds are protected by code today.
Do your own research
Read every offering's terms, check the creator profile and links, and be suspicious of guaranteed returns. ICO never promises returns.