# Terms #### Gradient Protocol Use * Gradient is a decentralized, non-custodial platform that facilitates peer-to-peer and automated off-market token trades. It does not hold user funds, act as a broker-dealer, or provide custodial services. * Participation in the Gradient protocol may be subject to local laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to understand and comply with all applicable laws before using the protocol. * Access to the platform may be restricted in certain regions where regulatory risks are high. * The protocol is offered as open-source software and is not operated by any centralized entity or legal organization. #### $GRAY Token Use * $GRAY is the native utility token of the Gradient protocol. * Holding or using $GRAY does not confer ownership, equity, profit-sharing rights, or governance rights unless explicitly stated by the protocol in future iterations. * $GRAY is intended to facilitate fee distribution, incentivize liquidity provision, and reward protocol participation. * By interacting with the token (e.g., buying, selling, staking), you acknowledge that you are doing so voluntarily and at your own discretion. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.gradient.trade/terms-and-disclaimers/terms.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.