Risk Disclosure

1. Platform Is Not a Licensed Professional

CryptoState is a technology marketplace platform. We are not a licensed real estate broker, real estate agent, mortgage broker, investment advisor, financial planner, attorney, or escrow agent. Nothing on this platform — including AI-generated scores, property descriptions, demand indicators, or any other content — constitutes professional financial, legal, real estate, or investment advice.

Before entering into any real estate transaction, purchasing or selling cryptocurrency, or making any financial decision in connection with this platform, you should independently consult:

• A licensed real estate agent or broker in the applicable jurisdiction
• A licensed real estate attorney
• A qualified financial advisor or investment professional
• A licensed title or escrow company
• A tax professional familiar with cryptocurrency and real estate transactions

2. Cryptocurrency Price Volatility

Cryptocurrency assets — including XRP, RLUSD, USDC, ETH, BTC, and any other digital assets referenced on this platform — are highly volatile. Their market value can increase or decrease dramatically in a short period of time, including within the time it takes to negotiate and close a real estate transaction.

Specific risks include:

• Value loss between agreement and settlement: The value of cryptocurrency agreed upon at offer may be significantly different at the time of actual settlement.
• Stablecoin de-peg risk: Even assets marketed as “stablecoins” (such as RLUSD or USDC) may lose their peg to the underlying fiat currency, resulting in value different from what was anticipated.
• Market illiquidity: Depending on market conditions, you may not be able to convert cryptocurrency to fiat currency at the value you expect, or at all, when needed.
• No government insurance: Cryptocurrency holdings are not insured by the FDIC, SIPC, or any government agency.

CryptoState does not guarantee any exchange rate, conversion value, or cryptocurrency price at any time.

3. Irreversibility of Blockchain Transactions

Once a cryptocurrency transaction is confirmed on the blockchain — including the XRP Ledger — it is final. CryptoState has no technical ability to reverse, cancel, recall, or recover any blockchain transaction, regardless of the circumstances. This includes:

• Funds sent to an incorrect wallet address
• Transactions made as a result of fraud or deception
• Transactions executed in error
• Transactions where the underlying deal later falls through
• Transactions involving smart contracts that behave unexpectedly

You are solely responsible for verifying all wallet addresses, transaction amounts, asset types, and network selection before authorizing any transfer. Always send a small test transaction before sending large amounts.

4. Real Estate Transaction Risks

Real estate transactions are among the most complex and high-value financial transactions individuals undertake. Risks specific to transactions on or initiated through this platform include:

• No verified listings: CryptoState does not independently verify the accuracy, legality, or completeness of any listing. Properties may be misrepresented, unavailable, subject to liens or encumbrances, or otherwise different from what is described.
• No guaranteed closings: Connecting with an agent or submitting an offer through this platform does not guarantee that any transaction will close.
• Title and ownership risk: CryptoState does not verify property title or ownership. You are responsible for engaging a licensed title company to conduct a title search before any transaction.
• Zoning and legal compliance: Properties listed on the platform may be subject to zoning restrictions, code violations, environmental issues, or other legal encumbrances not disclosed in the listing.
• Agent independence: Real estate agents using this platform are independent third parties. CryptoState does not supervise, vet, or guarantee the performance of any agent.
• Jurisdictional requirements: Real estate transactions are heavily regulated at the state and local level. Rules vary significantly by jurisdiction. You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws in the jurisdiction where the property is located.

5. Smart Contract Risk

CryptoState may describe or facilitate the use of smart contracts deployed on blockchain networks including the XRP Ledger. Smart contracts are self-executing code and carry the following risks:

• Code vulnerabilities: Smart contracts may contain bugs, exploits, or logic errors that result in loss of funds or unintended behavior.
• Immutability: Once deployed, smart contract code typically cannot be changed. Errors in the contract may be permanent.
• Oracle and data dependency: Smart contracts relying on external data feeds may behave incorrectly if those feeds are manipulated or unavailable.
• Network conditions: Extreme network congestion or protocol-level changes may affect smart contract execution in unexpected ways.

You are responsible for understanding how any smart contract functions before interacting with it. CryptoState does not guarantee the security, accuracy, or outcome of any smart contract.

6. Regulatory and Legal Risk

The legal and regulatory environment surrounding cryptocurrency and crypto-enabled real estate transactions is evolving rapidly and remains uncertain in many jurisdictions. Risks include:

• Changing laws: Laws governing cryptocurrency, digital assets, real estate settlements, and related activities may change without notice, potentially affecting your ability to use the platform or complete transactions.
• Jurisdiction-specific restrictions: Cryptocurrency-enabled real estate transactions may be restricted, prohibited, or subject to special requirements in certain states, countries, or jurisdictions. You are responsible for determining whether the platform's services are legal in your jurisdiction.
• Tax obligations: Cryptocurrency used in real estate transactions may trigger capital gains taxes, ordinary income taxes, or other tax liabilities. Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction. CryptoState does not provide tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.
• AML/KYC compliance: Anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements may require identity verification. Failure to complete required verification may prevent access to platform features.
• Platform regulatory risk: CryptoState may be required to modify, restrict, or discontinue features or access in response to regulatory developments. We will not be liable for losses resulting from such changes.

7. AI Tool Limitations and Risk

CryptoState provides AI-powered tools including the Crypto Investor Demand Score. These tools carry the following limitations and risks:

• Not appraisals or valuations: AI scores and outputs are not certified real estate appraisals, broker price opinions, or professional valuations. They should not be used as the sole basis for pricing, purchasing, or declining to purchase any property.
• Data limitations: AI outputs are only as good as the underlying data. Data may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. Results may not reflect current market conditions.
• Algorithmic bias: AI models may reflect biases present in training data. Outputs may not be equally accurate for all property types, geographic areas, or market conditions.
• No guarantee of accuracy: CryptoState makes no representation that AI outputs are accurate, reliable, or suitable for any purpose. Past AI performance does not predict future accuracy.
• Not financial or investment advice: AI outputs are informational tools only. Relying on them as a basis for financial or investment decisions is done at your own risk.

8. Technology and Platform Risk

CryptoState is an early-stage platform. Technology risks include:

• Platform availability: The platform may experience downtime, outages, or technical failures. We do not guarantee uninterrupted access.
• Early-stage software: The platform is under active development. Features may change, break, or be discontinued without notice.
• Third-party dependencies: The platform relies on third-party services including Supabase, Vercel, Railway, Stripe, and the XRP Ledger network. Failures in any of these services may affect your ability to use the platform.
• Security incidents: Despite security measures, no system is completely immune to cyberattacks, data breaches, or unauthorized access. You should use strong, unique passwords and enable any available two-factor authentication.
• Wallet and key security: You are solely responsible for the security of your cryptocurrency wallets and private keys. Loss of your private key may result in permanent loss of funds. CryptoState cannot recover lost wallets or keys.

9. Third-Party Risk

Your use of this platform involves interaction with third parties including agents, buyers, wallets, and exchanges. Risks include:

• Counterparty risk: CryptoState does not vet, screen, or guarantee the integrity of any agent, buyer, or other user on the platform. You transact with other users at your own risk.
• Fraud and scams: Bad actors may attempt to use the platform to perpetrate fraud. Be cautious of any requests to send cryptocurrency, share personal information, or transact outside normal channels.
• Wallet provider risk: Third-party wallet providers may experience outages, security breaches, or service discontinuation.
• Exchange risk: If you use a cryptocurrency exchange to acquire or convert funds for a transaction, you are subject to that exchange's own risks, terms, and potential failure.

10. No Guarantee of Returns or Outcomes

Nothing on this platform should be construed as a guarantee, promise, or representation of any financial return, investment outcome, transaction completion, or property appreciation. Real estate and cryptocurrency are both subject to market forces beyond anyone's control.

Past performance of any asset, market, or AI tool shown on the platform does not guarantee future results.

You may lose some or all of the funds or assets you commit to any transaction initiated through or in connection with this platform.

11. Acknowledgment

By using CryptoState, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and understood this Risk Disclosure in full;
• You understand the risks associated with cryptocurrency and real estate transactions;
• You are making your own independent decisions and are not relying on CryptoState for financial, legal, or real estate advice;
• You accept full responsibility for any decisions made in connection with your use of the platform; and
• You have consulted or will consult appropriate licensed professionals before entering into any significant transaction.