VI. Liability and Risk Disclosures

6.1 You Assume the Risks of Engaging in Transactions Relying on Smart Contracts and Other Experimental Technologies

Transactions on the protocol rely on smart contracts stored on various blockchains, cryptographic tokens generated by smart contracts, and other emerging software, applications, and systems that interact with blockchain-based networks. These technologies are experimental, speculative, inherently risky, and subject to change. Among other risks, vulnerabilities, failures, cyberattacks, or changes to the applicable blockchain (e.g., forks) may disrupt these technologies and even result in the total loss of crypto assets, their market value, or digital funds.

You are solely responsible for custody of the private keys associated with the blockchain addresses used to interact with the protocol. We assume no liability for any such risks. If you are unwilling to accept these risks, you should not access or engage in transactions using blockchain-based technologies.

Another defining characteristic of blockchain technology is the immutability of its entries, meaning they generally cannot be deleted or modified by anyone from a technical standpoint. This includes smart contracts and cryptographic assets generated and programmed by smart contracts.

Accordingly, transactions recorded on the blockchain, including transfers of crypto assets and data programmed into these assets (such as revenue and interest allocations), must be treated as permanent and cannot be undone by us or anyone else. You must exercise extreme care when completing any transaction that will be recorded on the blockchain.

Any yields displayed or distributed through the Services derive from on-chain smart contract mechanisms or third-party strategies/protocols. The amount, frequency, and availability of yields depend on market conditions, on-chain liquidity, smart contract status, and third-party performance, and may be zero or result in losses. Automated distributions refer solely to technical processes and do not constitute promises or guarantees of yields.

If the Services involve Real-World Assets (RWAs) or off-chain assets, the corresponding assets are managed by third-party custodians, brokers, or issuers. CICADA does not directly custody, manage, or hold related off-chain assets, nor can it guarantee their authenticity, compliance, solvency, or performance. In the event of third-party default, bankruptcy, regulatory intervention, or operational/liquidation risks, users may be unable to recover part or all of their assets or yields.

6.2 We Are Not Responsible for Any Third-Party Services or Links

We assume no responsibility for any third-party content or services, including but not limited to any networks or applications such as Discord or MetaMask, and we make no representations regarding the content or accuracy of any third-party services or materials. Risks associated with using or accessing any third-party products or services (including via the Services) are borne solely by you.

You agree to the automated collection and disbursement of proceeds by smart contracts. You acknowledge and agree that all transactions accessed through the Services will be automatically processed using one or more blockchain-based smart contracts. By engaging in transactions using the Services, you acknowledge and consent to the automatic processing of all transactions related to the Services. You further acknowledge and agree that the applicable smart contract(s) dictate the terms and conditions of transfer of transaction funds and ownership of crypto assets.

You acknowledge that using the Services involves risks. It is your responsibility to evaluate the Services prior to use, and all transactions accessed through the Services are irreversible, final, and non-refundable. The Services may be disabled, disrupted, or adversely impacted due to sophisticated cyberattacks, surges in activity, computer viruses, and/or other operational or technical challenges, among other things. We disclaim any ongoing obligation to notify you of all potential risks of using and accessing our Services. You agree to (as defined below) accept these risks and agree that you will not seek to hold any CICADA indemnified party liable for any consequent losses.

You Are Solely Responsible for the Security of Your Wallet. You understand and agree that you are solely responsible for maintaining the security of your wallet. Any unauthorized access to your wallet by third parties could result in the loss or theft of any crypto assets or any funds held in your account and any associated accounts. You understand and agree that we have no involvement in, and you will not hold us responsible for, managing and maintaining the security of your wallet. You further understand and agree that we are not responsible (and you will not hold us responsible) for any unauthorized access to your wallet. It is your responsibility to monitor your wallet.

We Do Not Guarantee the Quality or Accessibility of the Services. As a condition to you accessing or using the Services or the website, you acknowledge, understand, and agree that the website and the Services may be inaccessible or inoperable for any reason, including, without limitation: equipment malfunctions, periodic maintenance procedures or repairs, causes beyond our control or that we could not reasonably foresee, disruptions and temporary or permanent unavailability of underlying blockchain infrastructure, or unavailability of third-party service providers or external partners for any reason.

You acknowledge and agree that you assume full risk associated with accessing and using the Services, including but not limited to the website. You should not engage in blockchain-based transactions unless it is suitable given your circumstances and financial resources. By using the Services, you represent that you have been, are, and will be solely responsible for conducting your own due diligence into the risks of a transaction and the underlying smart contracts and crypto assets.

You Are Responsible for Your Own Taxes and Duties. Users bear sole responsibility for paying any and all taxes, duties, and assessments now or hereafter claimed or imposed by any governmental authority associated with their use of the Services, and/or payable as the result of using and/or exploiting any crypto assets and interacting with smart contracts. Blockchain-based transactions are novel, and their tax treatment is uncertain.

We Grant You a License to Use Our Services. Being that you comply with these terms on an ongoing basis, we grant you a personal, worldwide, revocable, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to use the software provided to you as part of our Services. The only purpose of this license is to allow you to use and enjoy the Services solely as permitted by these terms.

Transactions Are Irreversible: Due to the nature of blockchain technology, all transaction records are immutable and irrevocable; users must independently verify transaction details.

Market Volatility Risk: Crypto markets are highly volatile, and users bear sole responsibility for losses due to price fluctuations.

Hacking and Smart Contract Vulnerabilities: Blockchain technology is in rapid development and may face risks such as hacks and vulnerability exploits; CICADA Finance assumes no liability for asset losses due to security breaches.

Reliance on Third-Party Services: CICADA Finance may integrate or provide access to third-party services, and we assume no responsibility for their reliability, security, or availability.