# Risk Documentation By using the **Napier Protocol** and **Napier App**, you acknowledge and accept the associated risks.\ This section outlines the main categories of potential risks; however, it is **not exhaustive**. You may encounter risks that are not described below. ### Risk Categories #### 1. Smart Contract Risk Napier undergoes rigorous security processes, but as it is built on smart contracts, there remains a possibility of **unauthorized access or loss of funds** due to unforeseen bugs or vulnerabilities exploited by malicious actors. #### 2. Market Risk The prices of Yield Tokens (YT) and Principal Tokens (PT) are influenced by market demand and broader crypto market trends. Consequently, the **value of your holdings may fluctuate**, and returns are not guaranteed. #### 3. Liquidity Risk Low demand for certain tokens or liquidity pools may lead to **difficulty executing trades at desired prices**, resulting in delays or losses when selling assets. #### 4. Technical / Operational Risk Napier is a complex protocol. **User error or insufficient understanding** of yield tokenization or trading mechanics may result in **unexpected losses**. Proper understanding of the system is essential before interacting with it. #### 5. Regulatory Risk Cryptocurrency regulations differ across jurisdictions and may change over time. Future regulatory developments could **restrict the use of Napier Finance or its associated tokens** in certain regions. #### 6. Counterparty Risk Napier interacts with **third-party curators, protocols, and smart contracts**. Any vulnerabilities or exploits in these external systems could lead to losses. Napier is **not responsible** for losses originating from third-party protocol failures. #### 7. Interface Risk The Napier App (app.napier.finance) displays data retrieved from the Napier Protocol. While carefully managed, **bugs, code vulnerabilities, or human errors** could result in **incorrect information** or **malicious links** being shown due to external attacks. *** ### Before You Use Napier To mitigate potential risks, users are encouraged to: * Review the official documentation and risk disclosures * Test with small amounts before committing larger positions * Verify contract addresses via official repositories * Understand the risks of any third-party integrations * Stay informed on applicable regulations and tax obligations > This section is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.\ > All users interact with the Napier Protocol **at their own risk**. --- # 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. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.napier.finance/security/securing-napier/risk-documentation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.