# Risk Disclosure *Last Updated: \[02/11/2025]* This Risk Disclosure Statement (“Statement”) is issued by **Steakhouse Finance LTD** (“Steakhouse”, “we”, “our”, or “the Company”) to inform users (“you”, “your”, or “the User”) of the potential risks associated with accessing, deploying, or interacting with the **Steakhouse ecosystem**, including all smart contracts, interfaces, and decentralized modules (collectively, “the Platform”). By using the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, and accepted this Statement in full. If you do not agree, you must immediately cease all use of the Platform. *** ### **1. General Disclaimer** Steakhouse Finance LTD provides **non-custodial, decentralized software tools** for the creation, configuration, and deployment of smart contracts. The Platform does **not** offer financial advice, brokerage services, or asset management. All transactions are executed autonomously on public blockchain networks and are **entirely at your own risk**. Steakhouse is **not** a counterparty to any transaction, nor does it hold, control, or guarantee any digital asset, liquidity pool, or token deployed through the Platform. *** ### **2. No Financial or Investment Relationship** Use of the Platform does **not** create any fiduciary, advisory, or brokerage relationship between you and Steakhouse Finance LTD. We do not: * Endorse or recommend any project or token launched via the Platform * Guarantee returns, profits, or performance of any digital asset * Participate in or mediate any investment, sale, or fundraising event All tokens launched through Steakhouse are independently created by third-party developers.\ Any purchase, sale, or interaction with those tokens constitutes a **direct contract between the creator and the buyer**, without Steakhouse’s involvement or liability. *** ### **3. Blockchain and Smart Contract Risks** Blockchain transactions are irreversible and inherently risky. By using the Platform, you acknowledge and accept that: * Smart contracts may contain vulnerabilities or coding errors * Network congestion, miner behaviour, or gas volatility may delay or fail transactions * Forks, protocol upgrades, or consensus failures may alter token behaviour or balances * Exploits, MEV (Miner Extractable Value), or flash-loan attacks may result in losses Although Steakhouse employs **audited and security-reviewed smart contracts**, no system can be guaranteed free of risk. You assume full responsibility for verifying contract addresses, transaction parameters, and interacting only with official, verified versions. *** ### **4. Market and Volatility Risks** Digital assets are highly volatile and subject to unpredictable fluctuations. Prices of tokens created or traded through the Platform may rise or fall sharply at any time due to market sentiment, speculation, or macroeconomic events. Steakhouse has **no control** over token valuation, liquidity depth, or market activity. You should not use the Platform unless you fully understand and accept that your assets may lose all value without warning. *** ### **5. Regulatory and Legal Risks** Blockchain technologies and digital assets operate within evolving legal frameworks. Tokens or projects deployed via the Platform may be subject to securities, commodities, or financial laws depending on jurisdiction. You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with: * Local and international **anti-money laundering (AML)** and **counter-terrorism financing (CTF)** laws * **Tax reporting** and declaration of digital assets * **Securities registration** and public offering laws (including the **Howey Test**, SEC v. W\.J. Howey Co., 328 U.S. 293 (1946)) * Any other applicable statutes governing token issuance or trade Steakhouse Finance LTD provides **no guarantee** that use of the Platform complies with your jurisdiction’s laws and expressly disclaims liability for any enforcement action, fine, or penalty. *** ### **6. Technology and Service Availability Risks** While Steakhouse strives to maintain uninterrupted access, the Platform may experience downtime or interruptions due to: * Network outages or DDoS attacks * Smart contract migration or upgrade events * Maintenance, server instability, or cloud failures Access to blockchain networks and third-party integrations (e.g., Uniswap, PancakeSwap, oracles) is not guaranteed and may become unavailable without notice. Steakhouse is **not responsible** for any loss of access or functionality due to third-party failure. *** ### **7. Liquidity and Project-Specific Risks** Liquidity pools, bonding curves, and token creation mechanics are **community-driven** and not controlled by Steakhouse. Risks include, but are not limited to: * Insufficient liquidity or inability to exit a position * Token contract exploits or malicious behaviour by project creators * Misconfigured token parameters leading to permanent locking or trading failure * LP lock durations that restrict withdrawal or cause illiquidity While Steakhouse enforces technical safeguards such as minimum LP lock times, minimalistic and audited ERC-20s, and anti-sniping protection, **these do not eliminate all potential financial risk**. *** ### **8. Third-Party Services** The Platform may interface with or reference decentralized exchanges, oracles, data providers, or blockchain bridges not operated by Steakhouse Finance LTD. We have no control over, and disclaim responsibility for, the reliability, legality, or safety of any third-party system. Use of third-party integrations is **entirely at your own discretion**. *** ### **9. No Warranty** The Platform is provided **“as is” and “as available”**, without warranty of any kind. Steakhouse Finance LTD makes **no express or implied warranties**, including but not limited to: * Merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose * Availability, accuracy, or reliability of data * Non-infringement or security of smart contracts Use of the Platform constitutes acknowledgment that all actions are undertaken **at your own risk**. *** ### **10. Limitation of Liability** To the fullest extent permitted by law: * Steakhouse Finance LTD, its directors, employees, affiliates, or contractors shall **not** be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses arising from use of the Platform. * This includes, but is not limited to, **loss of funds, profits, or digital assets**, whether arising from contract, tort, negligence, or otherwise. Users assume full responsibility for interacting with the Platform, including all associated smart contracts and third-party integrations. *** ### **11. User Responsibility** By using the Platform, you agree that: * You possess adequate technical understanding of blockchain, DeFi protocols, and smart contract interactions. * You have performed due diligence before deploying or trading any token. * You will not use the Platform for illegal or sanctioned activities, including money laundering or terrorism financing. The burden of risk, diligence, and legal compliance rests entirely with you as the user. *** ### **12. Acknowledgment** By using the Steakhouse ecosystem, you acknowledge and agree that: * You have read and understood all risk disclosures contained herein. * You accept full responsibility for any financial loss or legal exposure incurred through use of the Platform. * You release and hold harmless Steakhouse Finance LTD from any claim, damage, or liability arising from your participation. *** ### **13. Contact Information** For all legal or compliance inquiries, please reach out via request form or alternatively by email and specify the inquiry in full and in as much detail as possible: [Request Form](https://form.typeform.com/to/cCMVLuxI)\ ****\ **Steakhouse Finance LTD** --- # 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. 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