Risk Disclaimer

CryptoBattle is a decentralized prediction market platform where users stake cryptocurrency on meme battle outcomes. By using this platform, you acknowledge and accept the following:

• Total Loss Risk: You may lose 100% of your staked amount in any round. There is no mechanism to recover lost stakes.
• No Guarantees: We make no guarantees regarding profitability, returns, or the preservation of your funds.
• Not Investment Advice: Nothing on this platform constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Consult qualified professionals before participating.
• Experimental Technology: Blockchain technology and smart contracts are experimental. Unforeseen issues may arise.

2.1. Price Volatility

Cryptocurrency values can fluctuate dramatically. Even if you win a round, the fiat value of your rewards may decrease significantly due to market conditions. Conversely, losses may be amplified by price movements.

2.2. Transaction Irreversibility

All blockchain transactions are final and irreversible. Once you commit a vote or stake funds, the transaction cannot be undone. Sending funds to wrong addresses results in permanent loss.

2.3. Network Congestion & Gas Fees

During periods of high network activity:

• Transaction fees (gas) may become extremely high
• Transactions may be delayed or fail
• You may miss critical phase deadlines due to delays
• Failed transactions still consume gas fees

2.4. Smart Contract Risks

The CryptoBattle smart contracts, while developed with security best practices, may contain:

• Undiscovered bugs or vulnerabilities
• Logic errors that could result in fund loss
• Exploits that malicious actors could leverage

Smart contracts are immutable once deployed. Critical bugs cannot always be patched without deploying entirely new contracts.

3.1. Commit-Reveal Mechanism (Close Voting)

You can lose your salt by:

• Clearing browser data, cookies, or localStorage
• Uninstalling or resetting your browser
• Using browser privacy modes that don't persist data
• Switching to a different browser or device
• Factory resetting your device
• Browser crashes or corruption

3.2. Unrevealed Votes Penalty

If you fail to reveal your vote during the Reveal Phase for any reason, your stake is permanently forfeited and transferred to the platform treasury. Common causes include:

• Forgetting to reveal before the deadline
• Technical issues preventing transaction submission
• Insufficient gas to complete the reveal transaction
• Network congestion causing missed deadlines
• Lost salt (see above)

3.3. Timing Risks

Round phases have strict time boundaries enforced by the blockchain. You must:

• Commit your vote before the Commit Phase ends
• Reveal your vote before the Reveal Phase ends
• Account for transaction confirmation times
• Monitor phase transitions actively

Last-minute transactions are risky. Allow adequate buffer time before deadlines.

3.4. Device & Browser Dependency

Your cryptographic salts are stored locally on your device. This means:

• You must reveal from the same browser you used to commit
• Device loss or damage can result in stake forfeiture
• Cross-device synchronization is not automatic
• You are solely responsible for backing up your salts

4.1. Unpredictable Results

Round outcomes depend on the collective behavior of all participants, which is inherently unpredictable. No amount of analysis guarantees winning outcomes.

4.2. Mode-Specific Dynamics

• Majority Mode: Winning requires correctly predicting crowd behavior. Popular choices may become less profitable due to more winners sharing the pool.
• Minority Mode: Winning requires contrarian thinking. The "obvious" unpopular choice may be chosen by many, negating the minority advantage.

4.3. Tie Scenarios

If both sides receive equal votes, all revealed participants receive refunds, but:

• No profit is generated in tie scenarios
• Gas fees spent on transactions are not refunded
• Time invested yields no return

4.4. Whale Manipulation Risk

While the commit-reveal mechanism prevents front-running, participants with larger stakes may still influence outcomes, particularly in low-participation rounds.

5.1. Wallet Security

Your wallet security is your responsibility:

• Never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone
• CryptoBattle will never ask for your private keys
• Compromised wallets can result in total fund loss
• Use hardware wallets for significant amounts

5.2. Phishing & Scam Risks

Be vigilant against:

• Fake websites impersonating CryptoBattle
• Fraudulent social media accounts
• Malicious browser extensions
• Fake customer support contacts
• Airdrop and giveaway scams

Always verify you are on the official CryptoBattle website before connecting your wallet or signing transactions.

5.3. Platform Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted platform access. Service may be affected by:

• Server outages or maintenance
• DDoS attacks or security incidents
• Third-party service failures
• Blockchain network issues

Platform downtime during critical phases could prevent you from revealing votes on time.

5.4. Network Selection Errors

Connecting to wrong networks or sending funds to wrong chain addresses can result in permanent fund loss. Always verify you are connected to the correct network before transacting.

6.1. Jurisdictional Uncertainty

Cryptocurrency and prediction market regulations vary significantly across jurisdictions and are constantly evolving. What is legal today may become restricted or prohibited tomorrow.

6.2. User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for:

• Determining whether participation is legal in your jurisdiction
• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Reporting and paying any applicable taxes
• Understanding the legal implications of your participation

6.3. Regulatory Changes

Future regulatory changes may:

• Restrict or prohibit platform access in certain regions
• Require disclosure of user information to authorities
• Impose new compliance requirements
• Affect the value or transferability of cryptocurrency

6.4. No Legal Recourse

Due to the decentralized nature of the platform and blockchain technology, legal recourse for disputes may be limited or unavailable. Smart contract outcomes are final and enforced automatically.

To minimize risks, we strongly recommend:

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about risks or need clarification, contact us:

• Email: cryptobattlegg@gmail.com
• Twitter: @CryptoBattle_GG
• Telegram: t.me/cryptobattle_GG