Risk Disclosure Statement
Last Updated: December 2025
Important Notice
PLEASE READ THIS RISK DISCLOSURE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OPENHOUSE
Investing in tokenised real estate involves significant risks. You should only invest money you can afford to lose completely. This document outlines key risks but is not exhaustive. You should seek independent financial advice if you are unsure whether this investment is suitable for you.
1. Capital Risk
Your capital is at risk. You may lose some or all of your invested capital. There is no guarantee that you will receive any return on your investment, and you may receive back less than you originally invested.
2. Property Market Risks
2.1 Market Volatility
UK property values can decrease as well as increase
Property markets are cyclical and subject to economic conditions
Local market conditions may adversely affect specific properties
Brexit, interest rates, inflation, and employment all affect property values
2.2 Rental Income Risk
Rental income is not guaranteed
Properties may experience void periods without tenants
Tenants may default on rent payments
Rental values may decrease due to market conditions
Maintenance and repair costs may exceed expectations
Management issues may reduce net rental income
2.3 Property-Specific Risk
Individual properties are undiversified investments
Structural problems, neighbour disputes, or local issues may significantly impact value
Planning decisions or infrastructure changes may affect property values
Properties may require unexpected capital expenditure
3. Liquidity Risk
Property tokens may be difficult to sell quickly
The secondary market may have limited liquidity
You may need to sell at a significant loss to exit your position
Large sale orders may negatively impact token prices
There is no guarantee that a buyer will be available when you wish to sell
Liquidity pools may be depleted during periods of high selling pressure
4. Technology Risks
4.1 Smart Contract Risk
Smart contracts may contain bugs, errors, or vulnerabilities
Exploits or hacks could result in permanent loss of funds
Smart contract upgrades may introduce new risks
We conduct security audits but cannot guarantee code is error-free
4.2 Blockchain Risk
The Base network may experience congestion, delays, or failures
Hard forks or protocol changes may affect token functionality
Bridge failures between networks may cause losses
Gas fees may increase significantly during network congestion
4.3 Wallet Security
Loss of private keys means permanent, irreversible loss of access to your tokens
Wallet compromises through phishing, malware, or social engineering may result in theft
We cannot recover lost private keys or stolen funds
You are solely responsible for securing your wallet credentials
4.4 Platform Risk
Technical failures may temporarily or permanently prevent access
Cybersecurity incidents may affect Platform operations
Third-party service providers (Privy, Supabase, etc.) may experience outages
5. Regulatory Risks
5.1 Evolving Regulations
Cryptocurrency and tokenisation regulations are rapidly evolving
New laws may restrict, prohibit, or require licensing of our activities
Regulatory changes may affect the legal classification of tokens
We may be required to cease operations in certain jurisdictions
5.2 Compliance Requirements
KYC/AML requirements may become more stringent
Tax treatment of tokenised real estate may change
Cross-border restrictions may be imposed on token transfers
5.3 Enforcement Risk
Regulatory actions could suspend or terminate Platform operations
Legal proceedings may freeze assets or prevent transactions
Changes to FCA guidance may affect how we operate
6. Counterparty Risks
6.1 Property Management
Third-party property managers may underperform or act improperly
Management companies may fail or become insolvent
Disputes with property managers may affect rental income
6.2 Service Provider Risk
Payment processors, custodians, and other providers may fail
Service disruptions may affect Platform functionality
Provider insolvency may impact operations
6.3 Issuer Risk
OpenHouse Technologies LTD may face financial difficulties
Corporate failure could impact ongoing management of properties
Key personnel departures may affect operations
7. Tax Considerations
Tax treatment of tokenised real estate is complex and evolving
You may be liable for capital gains tax, income tax, or other taxes
Tax rules vary by jurisdiction and personal circumstances
You are solely responsible for your own tax obligations
We strongly recommend seeking professional tax advice
8. No Financial Advice
OpenHouse does not provide investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. All information on our Platform is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as advice.
Before investing, you should:
Conduct your own thorough due diligence
Consult qualified professional advisers
Only invest money you can afford to lose entirely
Understand all risks before proceeding
Consider whether this investment is suitable for your circumstances
9. Past Performance
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Any historical returns, projected yields, or example calculations shown on the Platform are illustrative only and do not guarantee future performance.
10. Acknowledgement
By using OpenHouse, you acknowledge that:
You have read and understood this Risk Disclosure Statement
You understand the risks of investing in tokenised real estate
You are investing entirely at your own risk
You have the financial ability and willingness to bear potential total loss
You have not relied on any advice from OpenHouse in making investment decisions
You have had the opportunity to seek independent professional advice
You meet the eligibility requirements to use our Platform
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