> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://arvo.gitbook.io/arvo/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://arvo.gitbook.io/arvo/16.-legal-notice-and-disclaimer.md).

# 16. Legal Notice & Disclaimer

This whitepaper provides an overview of Arvo, its operating model, governance framework and tokenomics. It is published for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax or investment advice.

Nothing contained in this whitepaper constitutes an offer to sell, a solicitation to purchase or a recommendation to acquire any security, financial instrument or regulated investment product in any jurisdiction.

Prospective participants should undertake their own independent assessment and obtain professional advice where appropriate before acquiring ARVO tokens or participating in the protocol.

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#### Nature of the ARVO Token

ARVO is the native utility and governance token of the protocol.

Ownership of ARVO does not represent:

* Equity in any company.
* Shares or securities.
* Partnership interests.
* Ownership of any operating business or underlying asset.
* Legal ownership of land or property.
* A contractual entitlement to profits or dividends.
* A guaranteed financial return.

Holding ARVO provides access to the governance and utility functions of the protocol only.

#### Forward-Looking Statements

This whitepaper contains forward-looking statements relating to the future development of Arvo. These statements reflect expectations at the time of publication and are subject to commercial, financial, regulatory and operational factors that may affect future outcomes.

Nothing contained in this whitepaper should be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance, Treasury growth, business acquisitions or financial returns.

#### Regulatory Considerations

Digital asset regulation continues to evolve across multiple jurisdictions. Participants are responsible for ensuring that acquiring, holding or using ARVO complies with the laws and regulations applicable in their jurisdiction.

#### Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Arvo, its founders, contributors, advisers and affiliated entities accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from participation in the protocol, ownership of ARVO tokens, market conditions, business performance, technology failures or regulatory developments.

Participation in the protocol is undertaken entirely at the participant's own risk.

#### Amendments

This whitepaper may be updated periodically to reflect material changes to the operating model, governance framework, legal structure or other aspects of the protocol. The most recent published version supersedes all previous versions.