Risk Disclosure

1. No Guarantee of Profits

HASHFORGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY PROFITS, RETURNS, OR MINING REWARDS.

Hashrate rental is a speculative activity. You may:

• Receive less value in mining rewards than you paid for hashrate;
• Receive no block rewards at all (especially in solo mining mode);
• Experience significant variance between expected and actual returns;
• Lose your entire budget with no mining rewards.

Past performance of mining operations is not indicative of future results.

2. Mining Variance and Luck

Cryptocurrency mining is probabilistic, not deterministic. Key factors include:

• Block Discovery: Finding blocks depends on statistical probability. You may go extended periods without finding blocks, or find multiple blocks in quick succession;
• Solo Mining Risk: In solo mining mode, you only receive rewards if your rented hashrate discovers a block. The probability of finding a block depends on your hashrate relative to the total network hashrate;
• PPLNS Variance: Even in PPLNS mode, payouts vary based on pool luck, share submission timing, and network conditions;
• Orphaned Blocks: Discovered blocks may be orphaned by the network, resulting in no rewards.

3. Cryptocurrency Price Volatility

Cryptocurrency prices are extremely volatile. Risks include:

• Price Decline: The value of BCH2 or BTC may decrease significantly during or after your mining operation;
• Market Conditions: Bear markets may make mining unprofitable regardless of hashrate costs;
• Exchange Rate Risk: You pay in BTC but receive BCH2 rewards - exchange rate fluctuations affect profitability;
• Liquidity Risk: You may not be able to sell mined cryptocurrency at expected prices.

4. Network Difficulty Adjustments

Mining difficulty adjusts based on total network hashrate:

• Difficulty may increase during your rental period, reducing expected rewards;
• Difficulty adjustments are unpredictable and outside our control;
• Higher network hashrate means lower probability of finding blocks;
• Profitability calculations at order time may not reflect actual outcomes.

5. Technical and Operational Risks

Mining operations involve technical infrastructure that may experience issues:

• Hashrate Delivery: Actual hashrate delivered may vary from purchased amounts due to marketplace conditions;
• Network Issues: Internet connectivity, pool connectivity, or blockchain network issues may affect mining;
• Third-Party Dependencies: HashForge relies on the Braiins Hashpower marketplace and other third-party services;
• Downtime: Scheduled or unscheduled maintenance may interrupt services;
• Software Bugs: Despite testing, software may contain errors affecting operations.

6. Regulatory and Legal Risks

Cryptocurrency mining operates in an evolving regulatory environment:

• Laws and regulations regarding cryptocurrency may change;
• Mining or cryptocurrency possession may become restricted in your jurisdiction;
• Tax obligations vary by jurisdiction and may change;
• You are responsible for compliance with all applicable laws;
• We may be required to suspend services due to regulatory requirements.

7. Security Risks

Digital assets carry inherent security risks:

• Account Security: Compromised credentials may result in loss of funds;
• Wallet Security: Ensure your BCH2 payout address is secure and controlled by you;
• Irreversible Transactions: Cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed once confirmed;
• Protocol Vulnerabilities: Blockchain protocols may contain undiscovered vulnerabilities.

8. Not Investment Advice

HASHFORGE DOES NOT PROVIDE INVESTMENT, FINANCIAL, TAX, OR LEGAL ADVICE.

• Nothing on this platform constitutes a recommendation to mine cryptocurrency;
• You should consult qualified professionals before making financial decisions;
• Mining profitability estimates are for informational purposes only;
• You are solely responsible for your decision to use our services.

9. Capital at Risk

Only use funds you can afford to lose entirely.

• Do not use borrowed money or funds needed for essential expenses;
• Consider hashrate rental as a speculative expense, not an investment;
• Set a budget you are comfortable losing completely;
• Diversification does not eliminate mining risks.

10. Acknowledgment

By using HashForge, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You have read and understood this Risk Disclosure;
• You understand the speculative nature of cryptocurrency mining;
• You accept all risks associated with hashrate rental;
• You will not hold HashForge liable for mining losses;
• You have the financial capability to bear potential losses;
• You have sought independent advice if needed.