# Disclaimer Pike is a decentralized finance (DeFi) platform that offers innovative financial products and services. While we strive to provide a secure and reliable environment, interacting with the protocol involves certain risks and responsibilities. This disclaimer outlines important considerations for users of the dApp. ### **General Considerations** * **Not Financial Advice:** The information provided on Pike Protocol, including documentation and user interfaces, is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment or legal advice. * **Self-Custody and Responsibility:** Users are responsible for their own assets, including safeguarding private keys and ensuring the security of their wallet and transactions. ### **Key Risks to Consider** * **Smart Contract Risk:** Smart contracts are immutable and operate as programmed. While the Pike Protocol undergoes rigorous security audits, vulnerabilities may still exist, including potential exploits or hacks. * **Market Risk:** Digital assets can be volatile and market conditions can impact your holdings and collateralization levels. * **Liquidation Risk:** If the value of your collateral falls below the required thresholds, your position may be subject to liquidation. * **Oracle Risk:** The protocol relies on external price oracles. Incorrect or delayed price feeds may lead to unintended outcomes. ### **User Responsibility** By using Pike, you acknowledge and accept all risks involved. You are solely responsible for managing your assets and making informed decisions. The protocol assumes no liability for losses incurred as a result of using the platform. For more detailed information on risk management and best practices, please refer to the appropriate documentation and resources provided by Pike Protocol. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.pike.finance/security/disclaimer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.