# Risks and Audits ## **Smart Contracts** DeFindex is built on smart contracts. In the event of a hack, funds could be at risk. ## Underlying Protocols Because DeFindex integrates with external DeFi protocols, vulnerabilities in those protocols may affect vault performance. ## Risk Mitigation DeFindex minimizes exposure by routing most deposits and movements directly through integrated dApps, reducing reliance on its own contracts. In addition, Vault Managers and Emergency Managers can trigger a **rescue function**, which safely unwinds all funds from underlying strategies back to the vault — where only users can withdraw. This feature enables proactive risk management in collaboration with chain analysis tools. ## Audits **Audit Report by OtterSec:** [View the report](https://github.com/paltalabs/defindex/blob/main/audits/2025_03_18_ottersec_defindex_audit.pdf) For a detailed evaluation of DeFindex’s security and compliance, refer to the audit report conducted by [**OtterSec**](https://osec.io). --- # 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.defindex.io/advanced-documentation/risks-and-audits.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.