1.General Risk Acknowledgment
You acknowledge and agree that:
- You access and use the Platform entirely at your own risk
- Digital assets are highly volatile, speculative, and complex
- You may incur partial or total loss of your invested capital
- No guarantee of profit, liquidity, or price stability exists
- ESTX does not provide investment advice or recommendations
You are solely responsible for your trading decisions and asset selections.
2.Trading Risks
Trading digital assets involves substantial risk, including but not limited to:
- Extreme price volatility within short time periods
- Loss of entire funds held on the Platform
- Market manipulation, including pump-and-dump schemes
Sudden loss of value due to:
- regulatory actions
- project failure
- security breaches
- liquidity collapse
- Lack of liquidity, making it difficult or impossible to buy or sell assets
Under certain market conditions, execution may fail, be delayed, or occur at unfavorable prices.
ESTX does not guarantee:
- execution of orders
- price accuracy
- market depth
- availability of buyers or sellers
3.Platform and Execution Risks
The Platform relies on complex infrastructure, including:
- trading engines
- liquidity providers (including institutional partners)
- blockchain networks
- third-party integrations
As a result:
- Orders may be delayed, partially filled, or rejected
- Trades may be subject to pricing discrepancies or slippage
- The Platform may suspend trading, withdrawals, or specific assets at any time
- Errors (including technical or “manifest errors”) may occur
In such cases, ESTX reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
- cancel or reverse transactions
- correct pricing errors
- suspend affected markets
You accept that such actions may result in financial loss.
4.Technology and Internet Risks
Use of the Platform involves internet-based systems and technologies, which carry inherent risks:
- hardware or software failure
- internet disruptions or latency
- cyberattacks or system breaches
- API failures or connectivity issues
You acknowledge that ESTX is not liable for:
- communication failures
- transaction delays
- data errors or distortions
- inability to access the Platform
5.Cybersecurity and Account Risks
Your account and assets may be exposed to:
- hacking attempts
- phishing attacks
- malware or unauthorized access
- credential theft
You are solely responsible for securing your:
- login credentials
- devices
- wallets
- authentication methods
ESTX shall not be liable for losses resulting from unauthorized access unless required by applicable law.
6.Digital Asset & Blockchain Risks
Digital assets rely on underlying blockchain technology, which carries additional risks:
- network congestion or failure
- smart contract vulnerabilities
- protocol bugs or exploits
- forks, rollbacks, or network splits
- double-spending risks
- loss of assets due to incorrect wallet addresses
Any digital asset may:
- lose value entirely
- cease to function
- be abandoned or unsupported
ESTX does not control or guarantee the performance of any blockchain network.
7.Token Listing Risks
The listing of a token on ESTX does not constitute:
- endorsement
- due diligence certification
- investment recommendation
Token issuers remain fully responsible for:
- disclosures
- business operations
- token utility
- legal compliance
Tokens may be:
- highly speculative
- illiquid
- subject to fraud or misrepresentation
ESTX may suspend or delist any token at any time.
8.Regulatory Status and Legal Risks
8.1Platform Operator, Technology Infrastructure and Custody
The Platform is operated by ESTX Georgia LLC, a company incorporated in Georgia under registration number 412800036, with its registered office at Avtomshenebeli St. N 88 (Plot N01/298), Free Industrial Zone, Kutaisi, Georgia.
ESTX Georgia LLC is the designated platform operator for the Georgian ESTX Exchange environment.
The Platform’s core technology infrastructure is provided through HollaEx, an external exchange technology provider. This includes the trading engine, account ledger, wallet infrastructure and related technical services.
Under the current technical arrangements, the relevant HollaEx service provider manages the underlying wallet infrastructure and private keys. ESTX retains designated administrative functions, including customer onboarding, account controls and transaction approval processes.
ESTX Georgia LLC does not independently control the underlying private keys or operate a separate proprietary custody infrastructure.
Current Operational Status
The Platform is currently in a restricted technical testing and demonstration phase.
No live client trading is currently taking place. No live client deposits, withdrawals or trading transactions are being processed.
The Platform may display trading interfaces and functionalities for testing and demonstration purposes. Such functionality does not constitute an offer of currently available live trading services.
8.2Regulatory Status Outside the EU/EEA
ESTX Georgia LLC is legally incorporated in Georgia and maintains its registered office within the Free Industrial Zone in Kutaisi.
ESTX Georgia LLC is not registered, licensed or supervised by the National Bank of Georgia as a virtual asset service provider.
The company maintains a legal assessment concerning its proposed activities under the applicable Georgian legal framework. Such legal assessment does not constitute a regulatory licence, registration or authorisation.
ESTX Georgia LLC is not authorised, registered or supervised as a crypto-asset service provider within the European Union or European Economic Area under Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCAR).
The Platform does not benefit from EU/EEA passporting rights.
The current testing environment does not provide live trading services to customers in the EU/EEA, the United States or any other jurisdiction.
Any future commencement of live services will be subject to applicable legal requirements and jurisdictional restrictions.
Users should be aware that:
- Digital assets are generally not covered by conventional bank deposit guarantee schemes.
- Digital asset holdings may not qualify for investor compensation protection.
- Regulatory and consumer protections vary according to the applicable jurisdiction and the nature of the service.
- The availability of complaints procedures and legal remedies depends on applicable law and contractual arrangements.
8.3General Regulatory and Legal Risks
The regulatory treatment of digital assets varies globally and remains subject to ongoing legal and regulatory developments.
Risks include:
- Classification of tokens as securities, financial instruments or other regulated assets.
- Changes in laws or regulatory requirements.
- Restrictions on trading, ownership or transfers.
- Regulatory investigations or enforcement actions.
- Limitations based on jurisdiction or customer eligibility.
ESTX may restrict access, suspend accounts, block transactions or modify services where necessary to comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations.
The commencement of live trading services remains subject to applicable legal requirements and operational readiness.
9.Counterparty and Liquidity Risks
Trading on the Platform may involve third-party liquidity providers, counterparties, or market participants.
Risks include:
- counterparty default or insolvency
- lack of liquidity
- failed settlements
- inability to execute trades
There is no guarantee fund or insurance covering losses from counterparties.
10.Third-Party Service Risks
Certain services may involve third parties, including:
- liquidity providers
- fiat on/off-ramp providers
- payment processors
- custody or wallet providers
ESTX does not control and is not responsible for:
- availability
- performance
- security
- solvency
of such third parties.
11.Suspension, Delisting, and Service Changes
ESTX may at any time:
- suspend trading
- delist assets
- restrict withdrawals
- modify or discontinue services
Such actions may result in:
- inability to access assets
- loss of liquidity
- financial loss
12.No Guarantee of Access or Utility
Holding a digital asset does not guarantee:
- liquidity
- future value
- access to services
- utility or benefits
Any expected utility may change or disappear entirely.
13.Total Loss Risk
You acknowledge that:
You may lose all of your funds.
This includes losses resulting from:
- market movements
- technical failures
- regulatory changes
- security breaches
- third-party failures
You should only trade with funds you can afford to lose.
14.User Responsibility
By using the Platform, you confirm that:
- you understand the risks of digital assets
- you have sufficient knowledge and experience
- you conduct your own due diligence
- you are not relying on ESTX for advice
You are solely responsible for all decisions and actions taken on the Platform.
15.No Liability and Waiver
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
ESTX and its affiliates, partners, service providers, and employees shall not be liable for any losses arising from:
- trading activities
- market conditions
- system failures
- third-party services
- security incidents
- regulatory actions
You irrevocably waive any claims against ESTX in connection with such risks, except where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law.