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RISK DISCLOSURE
Outcora Platform
Last revised: February 23, 2026
This document discloses material risks associated with using the Outcora Platform ("Platform") and participating in prediction markets.
By using the Platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accept the risks described below.
1. General Financial Risk
Participation in prediction markets involves a high level of financial risk.
You may lose 100% of the funds you deposit.
Contract prices may change quickly and unpredictably. No strategy guarantees profit.
The Platform does not guarantee capital preservation or a positive financial outcome.
2. Prediction Market Risk
Prediction markets are based on future events that are inherently uncertain.
You understand that:
- an event outcome may be unexpected;
- markets may react emotionally or speculatively;
- collective probability estimates may be wrong;
- your own risk assessment may be incorrect.
Past performance is not an indicator of future results.
3. Liquidity Risk
Market liquidity may be limited.
You may:
- be unable to close a position when desired;
- receive a price significantly worse than expected;
- incur losses due to wide spreads.
The Platform does not guarantee the availability of a counterparty for any trade.
4. Smart Contract Risk
Smart contracts are an experimental technology.
There is a risk of:
- software bugs;
- security vulnerabilities;
- exploits;
- incorrect settlement logic.
Even if code audits are conducted, the absence of vulnerabilities is not guaranteed.
5. Blockchain Infrastructure Risk
The Platform uses a public blockchain.
There is a risk of:
- network congestion;
- network downtime;
- chain forks or reorganizations;
- transaction confirmation delays;
- increased network fees.
The Platform does not control validators or blockchain infrastructure.
6. Custodial Risk
Your funds are held in a custodial account managed by the Platform.
There is a risk of:
- infrastructure compromise;
- access compromise;
- technical failure;
- internal error;
- temporary fund freezes due to investigations or regulatory requirements.
You acknowledge that the custodial model relies on trust in the Platform's operational infrastructure.
7. Oracle and Resolution Risk
Market outcomes are determined based on data sources or oracles.
There is a risk of:
- data source errors;
- delays in information publication;
- ambiguity in criteria;
- manipulation of information flows.
Resolution decisions are final under the Terms of Service.
8. Regulatory Risk
Legal regulation of crypto assets and prediction markets is uncertain and may change.
There is a risk of:
- introduction of new restrictions;
- restricted access to the service;
- fund freezes under regulatory requirements;
- complete shutdown of the Platform.
Platform access may be limited in certain jurisdictions.
9. Sanctions Risk
The Platform complies with sanctions restrictions.
If sanctions violations or compliance issues are detected:
- access may be restricted immediately;
- funds may be temporarily frozen;
- additional information may be requested.
10. Technical and Operational Risk
There is a risk of:
- DDoS attacks;
- cyberattacks;
- configuration errors;
- data loss;
- server outages;
- human error.
No system can guarantee absolute security.
11. Risk of Loss of Access
You are responsible for the security of your account.
Loss of access to:
- email;
- two-factor authentication;
- other access methods
may result in temporary or permanent loss of access to your account.
12. Tax Risk
Participation in prediction markets may create tax obligations.
The Platform does not provide tax advice and is not responsible for determining your tax obligations.
13. No Guarantees
The Platform is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.
No guarantees of profitability or security are provided.
14. Acknowledgement of Risk
By using the Platform, you confirm that you:
- understand the nature of prediction markets;
- acknowledge the financial risks;
- accept the possibility of total loss of funds;
- act voluntarily and at your own risk.