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# Risk & Disclosure
### 13.1 Neutrality Disclosure
FLASH's neutrality is engineered in three layers.
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No sentiment on politics
Politics and geopolitics news carry no sentiment. The machinery for producing it does not exist on that track.
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No sponsored content
Promotional material and sponsored content are never published.
### 13.2 Content and Copyright
Every FLASH story is an original work, synthesized and rewritten from multiple reports of the same event. Original articles are not stored, and every card carries a link to an original article and credit to the outlet that first reported the event.
whyItMatters is the only field that carries narrative reasoning, and it is always delivered as a separate field.
### 13.3 General Disclaimer
The following applies to everyone who reads this white paper. Please read it carefully.
This white paper is written to provide summarized information and an introduction to FLASH, including the FLASH platform under preparation by the FLASH team (the "Team"). It is provided as-is at the time of writing, and any content may be changed or updated at the Team's discretion. There is no guarantee that any content of this white paper will remain unchanged in the future.
This white paper is not legally binding on FLASH or the Team, and none of its statements constitute subscriptions, purchase offers, investment proposals, or investment inducements.
The Team is not obligated to inform or report to readers about changes to the events, platforms, future plans, or estimates stated in this white paper.
### 13.4 Not Investment Advice
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**Not investment advice. FLASH intelligence is informational only.** impact and sentiment are judgments about events, not investment advice.
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No information or analysis in this white paper should be considered a basis for investment decisions, and none of it constitutes investment advice or a proposal. If there is any doubt about the contents of this white paper, consult an accountant, lawyer, or other professionals before making a purchase.
### 13.5 Forward-Looking Statements
Any forward-looking statements or data in this white paper can change for any reason and may not be accurate. There is no guarantee or promise regarding their content.
The ongoing FLASH project and the content of this white paper may change with market conditions, technological development, and changes in token regulation.
### 13.6 Purchaser Responsibility
The information in this white paper on legal, tax, regulatory, financial, and accounting matters does not constitute advice. The purchase of $FL may result in material losses, including the assets paid for the purchase. Before purchasing $FL, purchasers are advised to consult experts in tax, regulation, finance, and law about the potential risks, returns, and consequences of $FL transactions.
It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to determine whether the acquisition and disposal of $FL in their legal jurisdiction carries income tax, foreign exchange, or other legal implications.
### 13.7 Distribution and Regulatory Approval
The publication and distribution of this white paper are prohibited in countries where such actions are forbidden. The information in this white paper has not been reviewed or approved by any regulatory authority, and its publication and distribution do not guarantee that the regulatory requirements of any jurisdiction have been met.
### 13.8 Official Language
The official material about FLASH is this white paper, written in English. It may be translated into other languages and used in spoken or written communication with prospective purchasers, during which some information may be misunderstood, misinterpreted, or lost. The accuracy of such alternative communications is not guaranteed. In the event of any inconsistency, the information in this official white paper written in English takes precedence.
### 13.9 Limitation of Liability
The Team, including its directors, agents, employees, contractors, and partners, shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages of any kind arising from the information contained in this document, including:
* the accuracy and completeness of the content of this white paper
* errors or omissions in this white paper
* inability to access this white paper for unspecified reasons
* any other damages arising from the use or non-use of this white paper
In addition, even if warned in advance or if such damage was foreseeable, the Team shall not be liable for any of the following arising from decisions made using the information in this document:
* monetary damages, including profits, revenue, and liabilities, and any other form of financial loss
* loss of income, sales, capital, or liabilities, or any other business-related financial loss
* loss or corruption of data
* incidental or special damages
* wasted or lost management time
* indirect or consequential damages
### 13.10 Risk Factors
The Team warns purchasers of various types of risk, including the potential for losses equivalent to the purchase price of $FL. The accuracy of the risk and uncertainty information below is not guaranteed. Purchasers are considered to have acknowledged and accepted the risk that $FL is bought and held without any form of guarantee.
Token value risk
The value of $FL can fluctuate, and no return is guaranteed. Material losses up to the purchase amount can occur.
Blockchain risk
Transactions may be delayed or invalidated by blockchain congestion. The smart contracts responsible for issuing and distributing $FL, and the underlying blockchain protocol, may contain weaknesses and vulnerabilities, and various bugs may occur, including bugs that cause loss of tokens. Such blockchain issues may cause material damage to the Team and to $FL purchasers.
Security risk
Blockchains are exposed to attacks such as double-spending and 51% attacks. Hackers or other malicious groups may attack the Team or $FL by such methods, and a successful attack could materially affect $FL transactions and the token itself.
Personal information and wallet risk
Personal information may be required for the distribution and control of $FL in a purchaser's electronic wallet. If personal information leaks, $FL in the wallet may be exposed or stolen by third parties. Using an electronic wallet that is not technically compatible with $FL may make purchased tokens inaccessible.
Service risk
FLASH judgments are automated analysis and can contain errors. Technical failures may temporarily interrupt the service.
Regulatory risk
Digital asset regulation differs by jurisdiction and can change.
Roadmap risk
FLASH is still under development, and the Team strives to develop and maintain FLASH as written in this white paper. Details may change for reasons including changes in legal, design, technical, and administrative regulation, and planned roadmap items may be delayed or changed.
Force majeure risk
The Team is exempt from liability for damage to $FL value, loss, or liquidity caused by force majeure factors, including changes in regulatory frameworks, required licenses, or taxation policies, the emergence of platforms or open source that negatively affect the Team or $FL, market disinterest, and other similar circumstances.
### 13.11 Whitepaper Copyright
All contents of this white paper are protected by copyright. Individual sections may be downloaded or printed for personal use only. Without the prior written permission of the Team, this white paper may not be reproduced in whole or in part, electronically copied, or used for public or commercial purposes.