> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://farside.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://farside.gitbook.io/docs/user/faq.md). # FAQ ## Is this financial advice? No. Farside is a trading bot platform. You are responsible for your trading decisions. ## Can I lose money? Yes. Live trading can lose real money. ## Should I start with paper mode? Yes, especially if you are new. Paper mode does not require a live venue connection and does not place live orders. ## What does live trading mean? Live trading means real-money trading on a connected venue account. ## Can a bot be running without opening trades? Yes. A running bot can wait if strategy conditions or risk checks do not allow a trade. ## What is the difference between activation and start? Activation means the bot is enabled and allowed to run. Start or launch means the bot runtime begins running. ## Why is Hyperliquid blocked? Common reasons include venue not connected, funding required, agent approval required, or platform fee setup required. ## Why is dYdX blocked? Common reasons include identity/credential setup required, funding required, or platform fee review required. ## Where can I learn about fees? Read [Fees](/docs/user/fees.md) for details about Farside platform fees, exchange trading fees, fee tiers, paper trading, live trading, and venue-specific fee setup. ## Do I need funding for paper mode? No. Paper mode uses simulated execution. ## Do notifications replace monitoring? No. Notifications help, but you should still monitor the bot after launch. ## How do I get support? Open a ticket in Discord: